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BY RADIANT CORDERO
SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1987 PUBLISHER Mary Llanos Cordero MANAGING EDITOR Bennette Espineli Misalucha
A NEW VOICE
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN Armando Dela Cruz Busmente PRODUCTION MANAGER Alice Llanos Busmente ASSISTANT EDITOR Radiant Cordero COPY EDITOR Danielle Evangelista PHOTOGRAPHERS/GRAPHICS Brandon dela Cruz Noah Felipe Gabe de Lis0o Jeff Orig James Ramos COLUMNISTS Edna Alikpala Rhoda Yabez Alvarez, Esq. Jesse Bacon II Nancy Bernal Cesar Bonilla Alice Llanos Busmente Anabel Gasmen Cabebe Dr. Rickie Camara Dr. Patricia Halagao ZenyMuyot Angie Santiago Perfecto Yasay Jr. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Conrad Abuel Ric Agnes Paul Alimbuyao Ria Baldevia Eriza Bareng Marnelli Joy Basilio Bernie Caalim Randy Cortez Radiant Cordero Mary Cruzada Jaime de Jesus Brandon dela Cruz Christian Evangelista Imelda Gasmen Veronika Geronimo Leo Gozar Ben Gutierrez Kathleen Lee Carmela Minaya Gladys Quinto Marrone Gladys Menor John Pagaragan Paola Rodelas Judy Relosimon Sandra Sagisi Nicole Velasco Jason Ubay MichiVillaruz NEIGHBOR ISLAND BUREAU Maui Kit Zulueta Jeremy Zane Big Island Mil Asuncion Jane Clement Dr. Margarita Hopkins Kauai Virgie Cruzada Liza Trinidad Marynell Valenzuela ADVERTISING SALES MarivicAldaya Mary Cordero Annabel Cabebe Florence Tan McCollom Lydia Kamiya Joni Redick-Yundt Rudy Bautista Marynel Valenzuela CIRCULATION Florence Tan (Oahu) Ron Oshiro(Leeward Oahu) David Cordero (Maui) Marynel Valenzuela (Kauai) Milli Asuncion (Big Island)
A new generation of leaders is on the rise working diligently to make a difference in their profession of choice. It is a new world of i n c r e a s e d r e s p o n s i b i l i t y, pressing demands and unceasing challenges. I am inspired by my generation’s enthusiasm and commitment to make a better world. That dedication allows for a swift reality check and provides an antidote to the cynicism all around. Can you blame us for that cynicism? As we are aspire to own our own homes, real property taxes start to climb up. Unfortunately, at a time when we are just starting our careers and we are still laded with college loans. In less than a month, I will turn 25. It is an age I am dreading. It somehow marks the age of maturity when one can no longer escape those challenges I alluded to earlier. Then, of course, this is also the year when I start receiving wedding and baby shower invitations. I am reminded of responsibilities people my age are taking on. It is also the year of new opportunities at work, internships and school. And now, to add to my pile of responsibilities: additional responsibilities at the Fil-Am Courier. So much has changed since
I was just a tot running around the printing press and the FilAm Courier office. The Courier has always been a part of my family’s life. In fact, my parents have devoted so much attention to it, I have come to regard it as an older brother, whom I fondly called, “Fil”. I personally saw the challenges that this paper has overcome. I recall the struggles in production and the race against time and deadlines. I witnessed the milestones, like, office moves, staff changes, the process of grief upon staff deaths and even when we explored branching out and expanding the paper’s output. Through it all, I have come to realize that challenges are actually synonymous with change. Like ocean tides, change is inevitable. You will notice that you are reading my words where my mother’s “Publisher’s Note” usually resides and it is because we are making a temporary change for a period of time. This respite will allow my mom to tackle some challenges with full force. Also this period will allow me to write in a journalistic style as opposed to the academic and political jargon I have been confined to use. Admittedly, at first, I did not want to write the Note. But no,
my mother didn’t force me. She asked me just once if I wanted to and after that, it was up to me. I could easily have said no. I was hesitant because not only am I juggling work and graduate school, I am drowning! Not to mention, I need to actively look for an internship so I could graduate. However, my professor, who is also my advisor for my program, emailed me to check out “Michael Jordan on failure” on YouTube. It was a very vague and ra n d o m r e q u e s t , b u t t h e impact of Michael Jordan, who is my mom’s all-time favorite basketball player, saying, “Don’t be afraid to try. The worst thing that could happen is that it doesn’t pan out the way you envision it, but, at least you know that by giving it a shot,” bolstered my decision to move forward. So here I am. I may not write as eloquently as my mom, Mary Cordero, or our Managing Editor, Bennette Misalucha but nevertheless, I am showing up. I can be the voice of my generation. A new generation in which we can learn from the successes of our community leaders now. This issue, we feature the 25th Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Trade Mission to the Philippines. The trip was led by
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With the kids: Radiant, on behalf of the Honolulu City Council, reading to children at Hickam Elementary School for its Read Aloud Day.
Radiant was honored to introduce the Honorable former Associate Justice Simeon Acoba
Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui, Mayor of Kauai Bernard P. Carvalho, Consul General of the Philippines to Hawaii Gina A. Jamoralin and Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii President Paul Alimbuyao. The Trade Mission has grown and brought participants to places such as Naga City, Cebu City and Palawan. We are proud of how this organization has continued to blaze trails in forging stronger business ties between Hawaii and the Philippines. Did this success happen overnight? I would venture to say that its success can be attributed to its resiliency to overcome setbacks. Like the Courier’s experiences, the learning moments give way to incrementalgrowth. With that, I would like to thank you, our readers, for allowing me the opportunity to share my voice. I draw courage and strength from the community leaders I am surrounded with. Through their example and their encouragement, I believe my voice, as well as those of my generation, will continue to grow vibrant, resonant and strong. Daghang Salamat. Maraming Salamat. Dios ti agngina for your continuous support for the Fil-Am Courier, a.k.a., my older “brother” “Fil.”
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By PAUL ALIMBUYAO Our cover....
PCCI panelists in Manila
This photo was taken outside Malacanang Palace during the recent Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Trade Mission to the Philippines. Malacanang is the official residence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Photo Credit: Alex Vergara 1st row left to right: Jeffrey De Mesa, Alex Vergara (HPD and FBI Chaplain), Michael Dahilig, Ambassador Celia Anna M Feria (Chief of Presidential Protocol), Honolulu Philippine Consul General Gina Jamoralin, Susie Berardy, Melody Calisay, Therese Vigilla, Bernadette Fajardo, Erlinda Rosario, Marianne Villanueva, Alicia Bustamante, Robert Douglas Aton (former HPD Deputy Chief), Keira Kamiya (Chief of Staff of Lieutenant Governor), County of Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. and Benson Peralta Behind left to right: Rocky Anguay, Eugene Soquena, Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui, Bertram Bargamento, James Handsel, FCCH President Paul Alimbuyao, Davis Tan Nguyen, Edwin Navarro and Cesar Fajardo. Cover concept by Noah Felipe. Mahalo to Jeff Orig of Orig Media. Jeff and Noah can both be reached at www.origmedia.com or by calling (808) 447-9559.
25TH FILIPINO CHAM TO THE PHILIPPINES The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii heralded its 60th anniversary with the 25th Trade Mission to the Philippines visiting Manila, Camarines Norte (Daet and Labo), Cebu City (Mandaue), and Palawan (Puerto Princesa). This is the first time the Mission has included Camarines Norte in its itinerary. The delegation was headed by Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor Shan S. Tsutsui, Philippine Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin, and Filipino Chamber of Commerce President Paul Gaerlan Alimbuyao. The group, including County of Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. and a contingent of 30 business executives and community
leaders embarked on a journey, with the goal of “strengthening business links with the Philippines.” The delegates represented a cross section of government officials, p r i va t e e n t e r p r i s e a n d community leaders with variety of goals and interests they wanted to explore on the mission. One of the delegates was Patrick O’Brien, who is the Chief Executive Officer o f S e c u r i t y Re s o u r c e s Pacific, the leading security systems integrator in the Pacific Region. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Hawaii with offices in the Philippines, the management and employees of Security Resources have more than 150 years of combined experience in satisfying the
security needs of customers throughout the world. This was Patrick’s first official trade mission to the Philippines and I was interested to hear his insights. As such, I have peppered this article with quotes on his impressions of the trip: “When Paul Alimbuyao convinced me to participate, I didn’t realize that I was about to embark on one of the best trips I have ever taken to the Philippines. The trade mission provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen our business by introducing us to key government officials and business executives throughout the country in both a formal and informal setting. It provided an opportunity to experience the culture, traditions, foods, warmth and hospitality of the
incredible Filipinos we met in every area we visited. As important it afforded an opportunity to form lasting friendships with fellow participants.” MANILA Our journey began in Manila where we were met at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport by Ambassadors Antonio Villamayor and Daniel Victoria who were representatives from the office of former President of the Republic of the Philippines and now Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada. “We had the most incredible trip through Manila that I have ever experienced; we had a police escort to the hotel complete with lights and sirens. For anyone that has ever driven from the airport to anywhere
Lt. Gov. Tsutsui being interviewed on GMA.
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Signing the MOA in Palawan.
Alimbuyao with VP Binay
MBER TRADE MISSION S DEEMED A SUCCESS in the Philippines, you can appreciate that this alone was worth coming on the trade mission,” continued Patrick as he described the courtesies accorded to the group. An official wreath laying ceremony was held at the monument of the Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal which was built in the early 20 th century to commemorate the executed Filipino nationalist. Unfortunately, Mayor Estrada had to meet with the President of Indonesia thus he was represented by President Pro Tempore and Acting Presiding Officer of the City Council of Manila Edward Maceda, also the son of Ernesto Maceda the former Senate President and Ambassador to the United States. After the wreath laying
ceremony, we visited the Consuelo Foundation, an organization that has invested more than $75 million dollars to over 125 organizations for programs that meaningfully impact the lives of children, youth, and families in the Philippines and Hawaii. Our next stop was the Coconut Palace, the official residence of the Honorable Vice President o f t h e Re p u b l i c o f t h e Philippines Jejomar “Jojo” Binay. We were treated to a tour of the residence which was beautifully designed, decorated and included a unique piece of furniture, a beautiful wooden ornate bench that had a compartment below for fighting rooster storage. After the tour we met with Vice President Binay and had an opportunity
Lt. Gov. and MAyor Carvalho flank GMA star Frencheska Farr
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Visiting the Coconut Palace with the Binays
to discuss our businesses with him and strengthened ties with the leader who is rumored to be the next President of the Philippines. After our meeting with the Vice President we were treated to a wonderful dinner hosted by the Vice President’s daughter Philippine Senator Nancy Binay and her husband. The dinner was casual and the Senator made us feel at home. The second day included a tour of Malacanang Palace, the official residence of His Excellency the President o f t h e Re p u b l i c o f t h e P h i l i p p i n e s B e n i g n o S. Aquino III. Unfortunately due to the recent demands on his schedule we were not able to meet with the President.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) co-hosted a business forum and a welcome dinner reception at the Intercontinental Hotel grand ballroom. The event was a perfect opportunity to interact with our counterparts and further our objectives of strengthening business links with the Philippines. O’Brien added: “I was honored to sit on the Hawaii panel with Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Tsutsui, Mayor Carvalho, Consul General Jamoralin, Filipino Chamber President Alimbuyao and fellow missionary Melody Calisay.” The following networking reception and dinner included a number of local dignitaries, top quality
entertainment and the guest speaker was Honorable Philippine Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, who at a very young age is a strong business advocate. Former Securities & Exchange Commission Chair, Perfecto Yasay Jr., provided the invocation, GMA Channel 7 provided the video rendition of the Lupang Hinirang, Sonny Aquino sang the “Star Spangled Banner” and our very own County of Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. sang with great passion “Hawaii Pono’i”. GMA Channel 7 televised and provided media c o v e ra g e o f t h e e v e n t through its publication the “Philippine Daily Inquirer”. Fo r m e r D e p u t y C o n s u l Paul Cortes was one of the performers together with Frencheska Farr, a Kapuso
singer, actress and a regular face in Sunday All-Stars and part of GMA’s primetime show “Second Chances” gave a superb performance. DAET, CAMARINES NORTE Appreciation and commendation goes to Daet Mayor Tito S. Sarion for his remarkable hospitality as evidenced by incredibly warm welcome reception we received with a parade, dancers, pageant winners and a number of wellwishers. Hundreds of school children lined the streets waving homemade American and Hawaiian flags. I had “chicken skin” just recalling the reception. Apparently the children waited for hours in drizzling rain to provide our exuberant welcome. A similar welcome
was accorded to us when we arrived at our business meeting with a band playing and an abundance of wellwishers. We had a very informative meeting learning and sharing with the government and community leaders. Dinner and an informal meeting was held that evening with Mayors of Camarines Norte at our rustic hotel right off the beach. The highlights of our visit included witnessing Hawaii Lieutenant Governor S h a n Ts u t s u i f o r m a l l y inducted as an adopted son of Daet which, to our understanding, is one of only four in their history. LABO, CAMARINES NORTE Labo Mayor Joseph A s c u t i a ’s w e l l p l a n n e d and coordinated events started with a treat to a
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The warm welcome in Daet, Camarines Norte
presentation of the variety of product services and offerings available in the area. Our next was stop was in a coconut village where we were treated to dancing, singing and served with incredible variety of food. We were impressed with the food. Patrick opined: “The food throughout the trip was fantastic and I believe I could dedicate an entire article just describing the food and the impact it had on my waistline. We were instructed with the proper way to shuck a coconut with our bare hands with practice.” The day was capped by a hosted dinner reception with non-stop regional dances and shows by what must have been every performer in the region. We were treated to Lieutenant Governor Tsutsui and Consul General Jamoralin showing their remarkable Tinikling dancing skills. Our trip to Camarines Norte ended with our bus ride out, where again, a multitude of school children waved flags and wished us well.
Club of Mandaue East. We w e r e t r e a t e d t o incredible performances and the star was Cebu City’s signature lechon. The highlight of the event was witnessing the formal turnover of 12,000 books donated through the Book 4 Kids project initiated by James Handsel of the Rotary Club of Kapolei East in partnership with its counterpart the Rotary Club of Mandaue East. Certificates of appreciation were also presented by the Rotary Club of Mandaue East to Lieutenant Governor Tsutsui, Consul Jamoralin, President Alimbuyao and James Handsel. The welcome dinner reception was hosted by Agnes Magpale, the Vice Governor of Cebu. Re p r e s e n t i n g G ove r n o r Hilario Davide III, who was unable to attend due to pressing schedule were his parents, the former Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide and his lovely wife Gigi. The delegation was again treated to incredible local performances and food.
CEBU CITY The Mandaue Dancers put on an entertaining and exhilarating performance when we visited the office of Mandaue City Mayor Jonas C. Cortez before another incredible dinner hosted by Mayor Cortez and the Rotary
PALAWAN Palawan was recently voted the number one island in the word by Conde Nast. We were warmly greeted at the airport by performers in traditional costumes. We had an opportunity to visit the underground river, one
of their natural eco tour destinations. We met the Governor of Palawan Jose CH Alvarez for a business meeting and
traded secrets on what made them the number one island. Present during the meeting was Bart Duff, the President of the Palawan
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. The highlight of the visit was the formal signing of the memorandum of agreement between the FCCH and Palawan CCI which was also witnessed and signed by Governor Alvarez and Consul Jamoralin. We were honored to have Mayor Lucilo Bayron the Mayor of Puerto Princesa personally meeting us at the hotel which we were staying and also hosting a dinner. During dinner we discussed tourism, plans for the future and how to further strengthen our relationship.
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Meeting with Mandaue City officials
SUCCESSFUL TRADE MISSION The 25th trade mission was very successful. From a business standpoint we made valuable contacts with many individuals that we will be doing business with in the future, many more than we would have been able to through our own efforts in the country. The County of Kauai Mayor started the process in establishing a sister city relationship with Daet. I
believe we carried out our mission of strengthening business links with the Philippines. O’Brien elaborated: “On a personal note we got to meet some incredible people throughout the country and experienced world class hospitality in cities and municipalities that I may not have visited. Gastronomically we feasted on some of the best food I have ever tasted. I want to thank the Filipino
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and Paul Alimbuyao personally for this opportunity to experience one of the best trips I have ever been on. I would also like to thank my fellow trade missionaries for making this a truly enjoyable trip.” PHILIPPINES RENAISSANCE During our visit, I read an article in a Philippine newspaper and of great interest was the quote from Rhicke Jennings, Managing Director of FedEx and President of AmCham Philippines which, in his opinion, sums up why there is so much business
The Delegates in Cebu City
interest in this country and why there is a need to ”strengthen business links with the Philippines.” “The Philippines has this combination of global influence, a strong service mind [shaped by] cultural values to be generous in its hospitality, a strong respect for education, and a young growing population that has created one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It is a golden time in this Philippines renaissance.” “The ‘Sick Man of Asia’ is now called the ‘Rising Tiger of Asia’. We must continue to explore and be at the forefront of the
great business opportunities that the Philippines has and continues to offer. The Philippines will be host country of the Asia Pacific Economic Conference Summit this year thus we will see much of the world wide attention that this country will be getting.”
Paul Gaerlan Alimbuyao is the President of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Board of Director of the FilCom Center, contributing writer of FilAm courier and also the Vice President & Manager of First Hawaiian Bank’s Wealth Management Service Center.
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By PATRICIA ESPIRITU HALAGAO
Anniversaries and birthdays are special occasions because they help us celebrate our accomplishments. They also cause us to pause and think of how far we have come and at the same time look forward to what lies ahead. Forty years ago, the Center for Philippine Studies at the University of Hawaii, at Manoa was born. According to the CPS website, “In 1975, an Act of the Hawai’i State Legislature established the CPS, the first institution dedicated to Philippine Studies in the United States. Since then, the CPS has become the center for intellectual and academic exchange on Philippine and Filipino studies in the region, hosting numerous scholars, sponsoring scholarly exchange and promoting research and graduate education.” I r o n i c a l l y, a t t h e same time, the Hawaiian community was also undergoing their own kind of re-birth with the building of their canoe, Hôkûlea. This month marks 40 years since Hôkûlea embarked on her very first journey. As I’ve written previously, today, Hôkûlea is journeying around the world to spread the message of “malamahonua” to care for our island. Celebrating these momentous events brings people together across time and place as we renew our commitments to our original mission, vision and values. To celebrate CPS’s 40th anniversary, the Center will be hosting a global conference entitled, “Forty Years of Philippine and Filipino Studies: Dialogue and Celebration” with a variety of academic and cultural events on April 8 – 11, 2015 at the University of Hawaii, at Manoa. The conference is free and open to the public. Tinalak, the Filipino Education Advisory Council established in the UH College of Education in 2012, will be
Weaving the Past and Present participating with a panel presentation moderated by Dr. Amy Agbayani, one of the founders of CPS and Operation Manong. Our panel title is “Woven Dreams: Threading Filipino Educational Praxis.” In this panel, members of Tinalak weave together educational theories and practices to connect and understand the multilayered educational experiences of Filipinos in Hawaii. Named after the handwoven natural cloth designed from the dreams of the indigenous T´boli people of the Philippines, the charge of our Tinalak Council is to envision, inspire and weave together a new generation of educators. As Tinalak professors, administrators, and graduate students in the field of education, our presentations will provide a foundation to critically understand our K-20 Filipino student experiences, expand our notions of Filipino identities, and contribute t o t h e d e ve l o p m e n t o f new forms of pedagogy so that we ultimately serve the fabric of our Filipino community. As always, it is our hope to reach a broader audience with our stories and ideas. I’ve invited my colleagues to contribute their Tinalak work to this column. The next few issues of Lessons Learned will draw from our panel presentati ons. Dr. Ni ki Libarios, Dr. Robert Bachini and I will begin by setting up the educational context from a K-12 and higher education perspective. Next we break down what it means to be Filipino t h r o u g h D r. J e f f M o n i z discussion on future Filipinos of America and Elena Clariza’s deconstruction of the FOB identity. Realizing the need to see models created by and for our Filipino community, Raju Desai shares critical Kapwa pedagogy and Dr. Jeff Acido shares Nakem pedagogy: soul consciousness in
community education. Dr. Hannah Tavares will conclude our series with a case study on the formation of an experimental community. Although Tinalak is young compared to Center for Philippine Studies and Hôkûlea, we are already weaving our own history. Our panel paper presentations will be published in the first themed journal edition of “Educational Perspectives” on the topic: Filipinos and Education in Hawaii. And through our targeted recruitment and Tinalak activities, we are making a difference. As we look backward and forward to our future, I celebrate what we have already accomplished as a community and am excited about what we will achieve together.
The Tinalak cloth which is woven by the T’boli tribe of the Philippines
Dr. Patricia Espiritu Halagao is a professor of education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. A former elementary teacher, she now specializes in social studies and multicultural education with an emphasis on Filipino curriculum and pedagogy. She serves on the Hawaii Board of Education. Patricia was raised in Stockton, California, but now lives in Honolulu with her husband, AJ, and two young children.
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By DR. CHRISTOPHER TORTORA, M.D. Medical Director of Hawaiian Eye Center
Between 50 to 90 percent of computer users experience symptoms related to computer vision syndrome (CVS), or Digital Eye Strain, which includes dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches and neck and shoulder pain. CVS can occur from extended use of computers, tablets, mobile phones and other devices with digital screens. March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month to raise awareness about this very common and treatable condition. Symptoms of CVS may be caused by any combination of the following factors: uncorrected refractive errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism;
poor lighting; screen glare; and poor workstation setup for posture and viewing. There’s currently no scientific evidence that CVS permanently damages the eyes, but some experts believe daily computer use can contribute to an increased incidence of dry eye disease. Dry eye disease can lead to
ulcers, scarring of the cornea and even vision loss if left untreated. To protect yourself from CVS, the first step is to correct any refractive errors by visiting your eye care professional. It’s estimated that around 11 million Americans 12 and older suffer from easily correctable refractive
errors, according to the National Eye Institute. Having the proper glasses, contacts or surgery to correct these issues will decrease any added strain on your eyes. The next step is to adjust your workstation: sit upright with back support from chair; position the
monitor to be viewed just below eyelevel at a 15 to 20 degree downward angle from the center of the screen, 20 to 28 inches from your eyes; adjust the screen contrast and brightness to a level comparable to surrounding light; and use screen covers, lower lighting and curtains or blinds to reduce glare. L a s t l y, f o l l o w t h e s e simple tips: take frequent breaks and blink frequently to rehydrate your eyes; every 20 minutes, focus on an object at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds (20/20/20 rule); and try over-the-counter lubricating eye drops. If CVS symptoms become chronic, speak with your eye care professional to see if special computer glasses are needed or treatment for dry eyes is recommended. Dr. Christopher Tortora, a board certified ophthalmologist, is host of “The Hawaiian Eye Show,” a weekly informational radio program about healthy vision broadcast live every Saturday at 8 a.m. on KHVH 830 AM/rebroadcast at 9 p.m. on KHBZ 990 AM. He and his colleagues at the Hawaiian Eye Center are committed to educating the public about the importance of preventative eye care. To learn more about a variety of eye health issues, please call the Hawaiian Eye Center at 621-8448 or visit www.HawaiianEye.com and www.Facebook.com/HawaiianEyeCenter, where “life has never looked better.”
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By ANGIE DYTIOCO SANTIAGO
HFWC’s Officers and Members: Amy Alejo, Vice President Lina Mercado, Immediate Past President Letty Saban, Chuleta Paco, Secretary Carmen Cabreros, Ruth Pasion Llacuna, Ms. Terno 2014 Maria Etrata, Ms. Terno 2015 Raizza Pulido, Mr. Barong Tagalog 2015 Jun Peralta, President Angie Borromeo, Past President Jenny Quezon, Edna Alikpala, Auditor Cecilia Villafuerte, and Director Nelly Pongco-Liu. Photo credit: Gabe De Liso.
Ruth Pasion Llacuna, Chuleta Paco, Carmen Cabreros, Cirvalina Longboy, Linda Cantorna, Nelly Pongco-Liu, Dr. Emma Avilla, and Edna Alikpala.
Hawaii Filipino Women’s Club Celebrates Anniversary with Terno Ball On March 6, 2015, the Hawaii Filipino Women’s Club (HFWC) celebrated its 61st Anniversary in conjunction with its 41st Annual Terno Ball at the Ala Moana Hotel. This much-awaited event was led by its President Angie Borromeo and chaired by Vice President Lina Mercado. Held annually to showcase the Philippine national and traditional costumes, the title of Miss Terno went to Raizza Pulido and the Mr. Barong title went to Jun Peralta.
The event also featured the recognition of six outstanding FilipinoAmerican women achievers for accomplishments in their respective fields: Angeli Callo for Arts and Entertainment; Dolores Mangati Ortal for Business Entrepreneurship; Dr. Virgie Chattergy for Education; Dr. Emma B. Avilla for Health Care &Medicine; Bennette Espineli Misalucha for Journalism; and Angie Dytioco Santiago for Volunteerism & Community Involvement.
Angie Dytioco Santiago, our Gathering Place columnist, is a U.H. Manoa graduate. She is currently a Governor of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH), a Public Relations Officer for the Bulacan Circle & Associates of Hawaii (BCAH) and a member of the Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii (PCCCH). She served as 1st Vice President of the Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) from 2013 to 2014 and as the BCAH President from 2010 to 2012. She is the daughter of Angel &RubingDytioco and is married with two sons. She enjoys photography and participating in cultural and social activities and events.
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Rep. Romy Cachola, Nelly Pongco-Liu, HFWC’s President Angie Borromeo, Cecilia Villafuerte, Melfred Ramos, HFWC’s 2015 Scholarship Awardee Anna-Kaelle Ramos, Mel and Estrella Ramos.
Mr. Barong Contest winners: 4th runner-up Randall Pasion, 3rd runner-up Rocky Anguay, 2nd runner-up Councilman Brandon Elefante, 1st runner-up Rey Pineda, and Mr. Barong Tagalog 2015 Jun Peralta. Photo credit: Gabe De Liso.
2014 Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Novie Hartwell, Eleanor Bru, Bennette Espinelli Misalucha, Luz Peirson, Jenny Quezon, and Espie Badua. Photo credit: Gabe De Liso.
Competing in the Mr. Barong Tagalog contest: Damien Santiago (consolation prize winner), Randall Pasion (4th runner-up), Mr. Barong 2015 Jun Peralta, and Brandon Elefante (2nd runner-up). Back row: Richard Borromeo, Alex Vergara (consolation), Romy Dela Cruz (consolation), Rey Pineda (1st runner-up), Paul Alimbuyao (consolation), Rocky Anguay (3rd runner-up), Zhoydell Magaoay (consolation).
Front Row: Carolina Jacinto, BCAH’s 2012 – 2016 President Albert Roque, Donna Morton, and Yodie Mizukami. Back Row: Edith Baluyot, Lan Kiawe, Iluminada Balino, Angie Santiago, and BCAH’s co-founder and 1st President Angel Dytioco.
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PROLIFIC WRITER BUENO LAUNCHES THREE BOOKS
By JACO GALLARDE
In the chorus of local literary voices here in Hawaii, Filipino-American writer and poet Amalia Bueno certainly stands out. Amalia Bueno just released her three books this month: A poetry chapbook called “Home Remedies”, published by Finishing Line Press, and two books published by Bamboo Ridge: “The Tita Princess” and “The Lumpia Family Politics.” Drawing on her experiences and identity as a Manila-born Filipina who was raised in Honolulu, Amalia artfully tells stories through poems and fiction that resonate with many of us. Her academic and personal interests are beautifully intertwined with her poems, making evident her focus on identity, family, and home, where that may be. “My grandfather came in 1926 with the Sakadas, and I was born in Manila, so the immigrant story is my story,” said Bueno. “Growing up in the 1970s, I was trying to fit in, and writing allowed me to find my place in the world. There really wasn’t a Filipino literary presence available to me, and I remember
asking myself, ‘are there Filipino authors?’ and using that as an inspiration.” In addition to being a current Ph.D. candidate, Bueno received her Bachelor of Arts in English as well as her Masters degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she focused on creative writing and poetry. Bueno’s research focuses on Filipino American Liter-
ature and Cultural Studies, reflecting her work retelling the stories of Filipino modern culture and the past. “Your self-identity as a Filipino depends on where you are from and your environment,” explained Bueno. “Being Filipino on the East Coast is a much often a different experience then being a Filipino on the West Coast. Writing and sharing stories is our way of relating to one another culturally, intellectually, and personally, and a way of perpetuating our culture.” Bueno credits much of her inspiration from her experience and every day life as a Filipino American, often creating characters that share stories that many of us relate to. “You have to be paying attention to the world,” said Bueno. “We have so many resources around us that we don’t tap into; for example our family members, our
friends, the people around us, all have stories to share and that is a great source of creativity and inspiration. What was their life like? What was their experience like? Sometimes there are silences around those experience, but that’s a part of history, and we need to tell those stories.” “Home Remedies”, focuses on the stories of incarcerated women from Hawaii who are sent abroad, with a focus on the concept of home and how the geographic disconnect is also a spiritual and emotional disconnect. Bueno is also working on another collection of short stories, which she described as the “Twisted Gender Fables”, focusing on contrasts
of heroines and heroes, and femininity in culture, coming soon. Bueno will be teaching an undergraduate class on Filipino-American literary form this upcoming school year. “There is a resurgence of Filipino pride and identity in our communities” said Bueno. “It’s becoming easier for our younger generations to embrace and love their culture, it’s an exciting time and a great opportunity.” Home Remedies is available online from the publisher, Finishing Line Press, at www.finishinglinepress. com while the two other books are available from Kalamansi Books and Things at http://bookbook.com).
Bryan Jaco Gallarde is currently the Legislative Office Manager and Senior Advisor to Ewa State Representative Matthew S. LoPresti. He is a proud fifth-generation Filipino American who spent most of his life in Waipahu and Ewa Beach, in addition to his childhood abroad. Jaco holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science and Mastersdegree in Communications from the University of Hawaii Manoa.Jaco has over 9 years of legislative, political campaigning, and strategic communications experience. His strategic communications small business, JG Strategic Solutions, has provided consulting services for many campaigns in the last four election cycles, focusing on community outreach, integrated media strategies, fundraising, and infrastructure building.
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Two Poems from Amalia Bueno Apo Baket Apo Baket makes her own cigars, smoothing dry leaves like leather, rolling sweet pungent sheets into not-too-tight spirals then knotting its thickness with black thread. She trims, twists and snips the ends clean. She tucks the secret stash in a wooden drawer of her ancient Singer sewing machine, hidden treasure sticks to share with friends, neighbors. Apo Baket smells like homemade coconut oil she awakens from its solid white sleep. She scoops a dollop onto her warm palms, massages glow into thick hair falling on shoulders, down to hips. Oiled and coiled, round and round, she forms the classic Filipino grandma hairdo, a gray bun against the nape of her neck, held hostage by arched tortoise shell comb, its translucent golds and deep browns passing for sunshine, earth. In the narrow halls of Apo Baket’s home she walks hunched and soundless on black velvet slippers, gem-splashed embroidery shiny with beads. Like a snake turning her head side to side she slinks up on us with mean, squinting eyes ready to pounce, never missing a single detail of proof we were up to no good. She takes her whiskey straight, swigging Seagram’s kept safe in the gun metal gray dresser keeping company with overused Tiger Balm, White Flower, Salonpas for her aching bones. Dr. Ramos asks if she’s been taking the pills he prescribes, telling her she smokes and drinks toomuch,to please, for her gout’s sake stop eating tomatoes, patani, dinardaraan and shellfish. She hisses his kindness, asking what kind of Filipina can live without tomatoes, mongo beans and blood, then spits out a stream of phrases—lateg mo, I am too old, leche, cannot change now, puneta— her cussing worse than a longshoreman. At Cousin Bino’s house I saw her pluck out a good-sized bisukul, a freshwater black snail floating in a soup of tomatoes and onions. Holding the snail up between her thumb and pointer, she tapped its back end with a spoon quickly just once, crushing the shell at its most fragile point then sucked the meat out from the front with such gusto I felt sorry for the snail, all of its body gone so suddenly. Apo Baket outlives her only son, wearing black
for 365 days, becoming harder, more bitter striking out and recoiling at loved ones. She outlives her husband and decides not to leave her house for one year. She outlives her friends, then her neighbors, relatives one by one. I remember her sadness, her open palm, shriveled fingers pressed against her forehead, eyes scanning the street for visitors. I watch from inside the screen door. Her profile puffs that familiar Ilokano toscani, her cheeks sucking air, thetabako’s fiery end inside her mouth, a survival habit withholding any glowing red light from wartime Japanese. She nods to passerbys at dusk, her quiet exhale a solemn recognition. Resigned, she spits now and then into a plastic wastebasket lined with shredded newspaper by her feet. Calm breath, relaxed face shadowed in twilight beneath bittersweet street lamps, her cigar smoke cigar smoke curls and twists above her head disappearing with the memories of loved ones, bending and sliding like the wisps of her long past, unwinding away from her the white smoke trailing slow, moving up toward the rafters of the darkened porch.
Moringa Oreifera Kalamunggay, marunggay moringaoleifera, malunggay— will you tell me your story again? Start when your grandmother crossed ocean, seeds hidden in a sakada’s guitar the Ilokano sweet singing our future. Gather your roots like skirt folds. Show me where you first resisted thirst seeking water veins under plantation fields. The wind sways your white flowers like tiny birds tucked in feathered branches and I am lulled to sleep. Who is he? The one casting pearls at your feet watering your outstretched arms and green pods protecting flesh fitted tight within rows of generations. I cut you open and see stars. I gather your paper seeds, dry them in the sun. I harvest your body and see our kin the kind that grows overseas, placed and displaced only to root again among ourselves.
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RAINORFIRE By CESAR G. BONILLA
The 1987 Philippine Constitution vested the political powers to three branches of government. It specially established, defined, assigned and distributed powers to the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches. The principles of sepa ra t i o n o f p o w e r s a n d checks-and-balances among the three branches in the government should not be trampled upon by those
in the hierarchy of power. Any blatant disrespect to the Constitutional mandate would result in national confusion. The theory of separation of powers is based on the idea that powers of government should not be concentrated in one person or a group of persons, and the one branch should be able to act as a check to the excesses of the others. ••••• Impeachment is a method by which persons holding
Lito Alcantra
government positions of high authority, prestige, and dignity and with definite tenure may be removed from office for causes closely related to their conduct as public officials. The President, Vice-Pres-
Dear Prospect, At nineteen years old I would like to think that my body is indestructible. Sadly it is not and we must constantly be making the effort to care for ourselves. My pain was found in my lower back and neck. I assumed that the pain I felt were feelings I would live forever. I forced myself to accept this pain and allowed it to control my life. It wasn’t until my mother suggested I visit her chiropractor Dr. Holland that I found hope for a pain free life. Skeptical at first of the effectiveness of simple exercises provided I followed Dr. Holland’s guidelines with exactness. I slowly began to realize that everyday movements which once caused me pain no longer did. Combined with chiropractic technique, massage therapy and great conversation, Dr.Holland’s office is a comfortable haven. Visits to Dr. Holland became a highlight, more visits meant more exercises and the closer I would be to a pain free life. I am confident in Dr. Holland’s ability to help you if you will trust his expertise he can change the way you live your life. Taylor K. Porter Student
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ident, members of the Supreme Court, members of the Constitutional Commissions and the Ombudsman can be impeached with crimes like treason, bribery, graft and corruption, culpable violation of the constitution, other high crimes and betrayal of public trust. These are exclusive grounds for impeachment. A crusading and well-entrenched Congress with a solid moral, intellectual and spiritual foundation can initiate the process of impeachment if truly, without mental reservations, the elected guardians of the people for honest and effective governance. ••••• In the month of August, we are commemorating the greatness of the Paladin of Philippine Independence in the person of the late President Manuel L. Quezon of the Commonwealth Era. He was the Father of the National Language and one of the famous orators and debaters in the history of our beloved country. Another important event to remember is the martyrdom of one of the country’s popular politicians, the late Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. His assassination at the tarmac of the Manila International Airport marked the beginning of the end for the Marcos regime. We must learn the lessons brought about by our long journey and be wise in our quest for political transformation. •••••
I would like to recognize the generosity of the MAPUA Institute of Technology’s Most Outstanding Alumnus in the field of Engineering, Engr. Anacleto “Lito” Alcantara. He is a man of sterling character. This genius who was behind the construction of many buildings and towering edifices in the Islands of Hawai’i makes our Filipino community proud. The West Loch Park Hotel is one of the masterpieces of his creativity and productive blueprint for public service. In the same vein, this writer would like to extend his sincerest gratitude to Mr. Rod Medallion, the son of Executive Director of the Office of Community Services Mila Medallion Kaahanui. Rod is a successful businessman, a real estate broker in Nevada, entrepreneur and investor who graduated from Harvard Business School Executive Education. Rod’s brilliance and intellectual gifts can be discovered in his Pinoy Real Estate Show Program at KPRP 650 AM Pinoy Power Radio (Thursday: 7:30 am - 8:00 am). Happy Birthday to Madam Edith Doctolero of Sunrise Leis and Flowers. Kudos to Mr. Val Doctolero, her loving husband. Also, Happy birthday to John-John Anderson, the only son of Mr. John Leon Anderson and KPRP 650 AM CEO and Founder Emmie Ortega-Anderson.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled by AMELIA CASAMINA CABATU
OAHU March 26, 2015 Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) Fun Dance Fundraising to benefit its many projects. Rumours Night Club at Ala Moana Hotel; Contact Persons: Alex Vergara 551-4303; Baybee Ablan 753-5616; Richard Ancog 383-3691; Hermie Pagaduan 258-8542; Davelyn Quijano 489-8782; Cost: $35.00 (includes 1 free drink with heavy pupus and a chance to win great prizes) March 27, 2015 Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation 21st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament; Starts at 12 noon; Ewa Beach Golf Club. April 5, 2015 Bicol Club of Hawaii Easter Sunday Potluck from 10:00 am, at Kapolei Regional Park. Please contact: President Abe Lagrimas, Sr. (677-2976) (7815303) and Vice Pres. Joem Malazarte (590-0055). April 8, 2015 F i l i p i n o C h a m b e r Re g u l a r Monthly Meeting; Speaker: Lt. Governor Shaun Tsutsui. Meeting starts at 7 pm. Contact Paul Alimbuyao 525-5724. April 8, 2015 History in the making: Merrie Monarch Festival hosts “Kayamanan ng Lahi” as the first Filipino dance group to do an exhibition dance at the iconic festival during Hoike night. Event starts 6 pm at Edith Kanaka’ole Multipurpose Stadium. Event is open to the public; no tickets required; First come, first serve. April 18, 2015 Rimat Ti Burgos Association of Hawaii 1st Anniversary & Reaffirmation Ball; Dole Cannery, Pomaikai Ballroom; Cost: $65 per person; Contact Person: Mayrose Borromeo (808)6366578 April 19, 2015 Cagayan Valley Association of Hawaii, Inc. In partnership with the Anak Ti Batac International; Fun Dance Fundraising; Rumours Night Club at Ala Moana Hotel; Contact Persons: Roger Urbi 729-5096; Joe Lim – 9271687; Dolly Ortal 225-9997; Cost: $35.00 (includes 1 free drink with heavy pupus) April 25, 2015 UFCH/KFCC Golf Tournament United Filipino Community
Council/Kauai Filipino Community Council; Puakea Golf Course 7:30 AM; Lihue, Kauai Hawaii; Contact person: Jimmy Iloreta 1-808- 346-0651 May 2, 2015 Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii (ISAH); President Elpidio Quirino Leadership & Humanitarian Awards Gala Hawaii Prince Hotel Ballroom Cost: $65.00; Contact Persons: Danny Villaruz 778-0233; Amado Yoro 699-9814 May 16, 2015 Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii; 2015 Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year, 2015 Young Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year and Scholarship Awards; Hawaii Prince Hotel; Contact Person: Bernadette Fajardo 342-8090 May 16, 2015 Kauai Philippine Cultural Center 4th Annual Fundraiser; Kauai Marriott Resorts Ballroom-5:30 PM; Lihue, Kauai Hawaii; Cost: $85.00 per person & Sponsor Tables available; Contact Person: Eddie Topenio 1-808651-8433 May 22-May23, 2015 Binhi At Ani-Maui Barrio Fiesta War Memorial Gym Complex Wailuku, Maui Hawaii; Friday May 22, 5-10pm; Saturday May 23, 10am-10pm; Contact Person: Flor Garcia 1-808281-2304 June 6, 2015 Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC); Miss Oahu Filipina 2015 Scholarship Pageant; Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom; Cost: $65 per person; Contact Persons: Armi Oliver Farinas 221-0667; Alex Vergara 551-4303 June 6, 2015 Kauai Filipino Community Council (KFCC); Miss Kauai Filipina 2015 Scholarship Pageant; Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue, Kauai Hawaii; KFCC are actively recruiting young ladies for the pageant . Recruitment deadline: March 21, 2015; Contact person: Pageant chair: Thelma Pascual 1-808-651-3022 June 14, 2015 O a h u Fi l i p i n o C ommuni ty Council (OFCC); OFCC Annual Convention; Philippine Consulate General of Honolulu, Lanai; Contact Persons: Alex Vergara 551-4303; Loida Yamamoto 679-9540; Jake Manegdeg 524-6993; Amado Yoro 6699814; Danny Villaruz 778-0233
June 27, 2015 Big Island Filipino Community Council (BIFCC); Miss Hawaii Island Filipina 2015 Scholarship Pageant ; AfookChinen Civic Auditorium, Hilo, Hawaii; BIFCC is recruiting young women of Filipino descent or part Filipino, from 18 to 27 years old.; Presale tickets are $12.00, at the door $15.00.; Contact person, Pageant chair Christina Ranan at 1-808-640-4180 or Melba Daak at 1- 808- 981-2909. July 18, 2015 Filipino Nurses Organization of Hawaii (FNOH) Installation and Recognition Awards Gala-6:00 PM; Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom; Cost: $100; Contact Persons : Luanne Long 754-0594; Stephanie Chung 221-6212 July 22-26, 2015 36th PNAA National Convention; Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc.; Host Chapter: Philippine Nurses Association of Hawaii Hilton
Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort; Contact Persons: Tina Salvador, Hawaii Host Overall Chair 426-6183; Marife Armstrong, PNA Hawaii President 542-5133; Ramon Sumibcay, PNA Hawaii President Elect 489-7148 September 11, 2015 The Filipino Community Center holds its annual fundraiser. Theme: “Celebrating our Plantation Legacy”; Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; 5:30 pm; For volunteer opportunities, please call Event Chairperson Bennette Misalucha at Filcom Center 680-0288 October 24, 2015 Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii (ISAH); Mrs. Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii Pageant; Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom; Cost: $65.00 Contact Persons: Danny Villaruz 778-0233; Lina Mercado 526-9009; Amado Yoro 6999814
KAUAI May 16, 2015 – Kauai Philippine Cultural Center 4th Annual Fundraiser; Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club; Grand Ballroom; 5:30 pm. For ticket information, please contact Marynell Valenzuela at 2460147.
Amelia Casamina Cabatu is a familiar face in the community, often emceeing events and parties. A veteran radio announcer, she often guests-hosts on KNDI radio. In addition to other affiliations, Amelia is the current Chair of the Philippine Celebration Coordinating Committee of Hawaii. She owns her own adult care business and is happily married to Arnold Cabatu and they live in Salt Lake with their daughter Armay.
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