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Retired US army officer to be honored on Larry Itliong Day Lt. Col. Armin Reyes, retired officer of the United States Army

By ABNeR GALINO A ReTIReD officer of the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel Armin Reyes, is set to be honored as an exemplary union leader as the City of Carson celebrates Larry Itliong Day. The announcement was relayed by the City of Carson, in coordination

‘Ghost’: Instagram users react to Gerald Anderson’s Halloween costume at Black Magic party

with various Filipino American organizations that will be joining the 10th annual commemoration of the Larry Itliong Day in the city. The celebration is meant to honor the late Filipino labor leader, Larry Itliong, who led the great Delano RETIRED

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5 Things you need to know about "public charge" By PILAR MARReRO Ethnic Media Services/ImpreMedia FIVe federal courts have banned the United States government in the last few days from changing the rules on the use of public benefits for applicants seeking permanent residency or a non-immigrant visa, leaving things as they have been for more than 20 years. “There is now a nationwide injunction and it means 5 THINGS

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GLENDALE, LoNG BEACH CITIES HoNor fIL-Am HISTorY moNTH By ABNER GALINO

THe elected officials of the cities of Glendale and Long Beach made separate yet aligned efforts to value their Filipino American constituents by issuing respective official proclamations to honor the Filipino American History Month (FAHM) celebration. In Glendale, Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG) past president Editha Maniquis Fuentes said the political leadership of the City of Glendale has recognized the Filipino American celebration since 1988, it has only officially acknowledged the FAHM without fail for the last 10 years. In the proclamation signed by Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian, the city of Glendale said it “recognizes the increasing number of Filipinos that live and work in the City and joins FABAG for their ongoing arts and culture awareness and expressions.” GLENDALE

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The Filipino American contingent show off the proclamation issued by the Long Beach City Council honoring the Filipino American History Month.

Apron-wearing, singing Pinoy priests spice up Pista sa Nayon By JO SOLOMONSON

GOLDEN CANEDO, the first grand winner of “The Clash,” a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by the GMA Network. Canedo was part of a successful concert held in Arcadia last week wherein she performed with “The Clash” judges/hosts Christian Bautista, Ai Ai delas Alas and Lani Misalucha. The concert was promoted here by GMA Pinoy TV and the Star Media Entertainment. Photo by TONY GARCIA

FILIPINO priests, wearing aprons at one time, danced and serenaded guests at the recently concluded fund-raising event dubbed as “Pista sa Nayon.” Spearheaded by the Filipino Priests Association of Los Angeles (FPALA) and amply supported by parishioners and civic leaders, the Pista sa Nayon event was held on Sunday (October 20) at the Glendale Civic Auditorium. Some 800 guests attended

the event. The program started with a community prayer led by Fr. Adrian San Juan. Most Reverend Alex Aclan, the second Filipino to ever become a Catholic bishop in the United States, was honored together with his fellow priests who have been serving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The crowd went wild when the apron-wearing Filipino priests came out from the APRON-WEARING

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Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Picks Up Award-Winning Independent Film “Yellow Rose” FilAm director Diane Paragas’ narrative feature debut is ﬁrst Filipino ﬁlm acquired by Sony for theatrical release in the U.S.

CULVeR CITY, CA, OCTOBeR 24, 2019 – Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) announced today that it has acquired all worldwide rights, excluding the Philippines, to the film Yellow Rose,

who fights to pursue her dreams as a country music performer while facing the threat of deportation. The film stars two-time Tony Award Nominee Eva Noblezada (Hadestown, Miss Saigon) in her feature fi lm debut, Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga (Once on this Island, Miss Saigon), Princess Punzalan (Mula Sa Puso), Dale Watson (Friday Night Lights), Gustavo Gomez (The Walking Dead), Libby Villari (Boyhood), and Liam Booth (Ghosts Never Sleep). Filipina-Mexican-American actress-singer Eva Noblezada shines in Noblezada reher debut feature ﬁlm role in “Yellow Rose” ceived her most directed by Filipino-American Diane recent Tony nomination for her portrayal Paragas in her narrative feature debut. of Eurydice in Hadestown, which won Yellow Rose is a timely story about a 8 Tony awards including Best Musical. Filipino teen from a small Texas town She received her first nomination for

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portraying Kim in the revival of Miss Saigon. Salonga won the Tony Award for her portrayal of the same role in the original production of Miss Saigon. “Yellow Rose has been a labor of passion for over 15 years and I’m thrilled that we can now share this very relevant story with the world,” says Paragas. “We have the added honor of representing the real experiences of Filipino Americans, Asian Americans, and all immigrants seeking a better life in America.” Yellow Rose features original songs developed for the film, written and composed by Watson, Paragas, Noblezada, and Thia Megia. The film is written by Diane Paragas, Annie Howell, and Celena Cipriaso, based on a story written by Paragas and Andy Bienen. The film’s producers include Lead Producer Cecilia R. Mejia, Rey Cuerdo, Orian Williams and Paragas. Executive Producers include Carlo Katigbak, Olivia De Jesus, John D. Lazatin, and Juan Miguel Sevilla

from ABS-CBN Global and Cinematografo Originals, Karen Elizaga, Gail Alvarez, Victor Alvarez, and Dale Watson. Co-Producers include Jeremiah Abraham, Courtney Jones, and Thea Kerman. The film premiered at this year’s Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival where it received the Grand Jury Award and the Breakout Performance Award for Noblezada’s outstanding performance. Already having won a total of five Grand Jury Awards, the fi lm is scheduled to screen at Austin Film Festival Monday, October 28 as well as the Hawaii International Film Festival in November. Yellow Rose, an ABS-CBN Cinematografo Originals seed grand winner in 2017, will be distributed in theaters in the Philippines by ABS-CBN, the country’s leading media and entertainment organization. Diane Paragas is managed by LBI Entertainment and is represented by Morris Yorn Barnes & Levine.

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The Philippine Heritage Institute International celebrates Filipino American History Month and its 30th Anniversary with the White House Millennium Recognition Awards

n Oct. 12, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, chaired by one of the first nurse awardees (1999) Josie E. De Jesus, PHII celebrated the White House Millennium Council Initiatives: the 21st Annual Award to Outstanding Filipino American Nurses; the 13th Annual President’s Award: “Profiles in Service, Pillars of Community”; and the 3rd Founder’s Award, a quinquennial recognition for an “Outstanding Filipino American Organization,” bestowed to San Fernando, La Union Association USA and accepted by its president Victoria Balcita-Neri, husband Mario Neri, and the association’s founders Angel and Remedios Calub. Keynote speaker was Deputy Consul General Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III, who shared a message from Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz: “The Institute’s dynamism since its founding in 1989, by the late Naomi Palma-Armada is proof of how Filipinos in Southern California continue to be a significant and positive force in mainstream American society. Having been able to sustain the Institute’s mission to improve the quality of life of Filipino-American communities through research, health and education is testament to your dedication to service and to the sense of community and solidarity among the overseas Filipinos in Southern California.” ConGen Cruz was in the Philippines on an official mission. The early focus of PHII, from 1989 to 1999, was to promote Philippine culture and bridge cultural gaps for more understanding. Its projects for the

OUTSTANDING Filipino American Nurses, front row from left: Henry Yaranon, Joseph Albert L. Melocoton, Rochelle Lacuesta Galeon, Dorianne Tillano-Lebrette, Lourdes Garcia, Noribel Dela Cruz Taguba, Betsy Cruz, Faye Christen, Catherine Rubio, Christine Natividad, Marietta Hebreo Salcedo, and Evelyn McLaughlin. Back row, from left: Angel Calub, founding president of the San Fernando, La Union Association USA, Founder’s Awardee; and President’s Awardees Archerie G. Calunod, Sheila Melanie Berrei, Dan Estabillo Niño, and Dr. Nové Deypalan. Photo by Romy Lara (Not in picture is nurse awardee Josefina (Fe) Casabar, who had to leave early because of family illness.) past 29 years included sponsorships for: media symposium with Fr. James Reuter on ‘The Philippines: Post Martial Law’; cultural events, art exhibits and book signings at the Philippine Consulate General; Kultura Philippine Folk Arts maiden performance with Bayanihan dancers which benefited the Pinatubo victims through the Pampanga Rotarians; summer classes teaching Tagalog and Filipino songs by ASEAN members at LA’s Atwater Elementa-

ry School; fundraisers for the Pearl S. Buck Foundation for Amerasians and for the first Philippine float at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, among many other humanitarian accomplishments and outreach to various community organizations. PHII founder Naomi Palma-Armada’s legacy lives on, perpetuated by her children, Executive Director Dr. Anna Lourdes Chickey, Trustee Amelia Carpio, and Vice President Arthur

‘Jojo’ Armada and their families. PHII officers: Josie Estaris De Jesus, President of the Board; Evangeline T. So, Secretary; Lily Lara, Treasurer; Tessie Lightholder, Assistant Treasurer; and Eddie Ronquillo, Auditor. Trustees: Victoria Perez De Leon, Francisco Enverga, D.D.S., Willie Manacsa, and Virginia B. Vivas. Dr. Ludy A. Ongkeko serves as Senior Executive Advisor; Advisors are Mon’Chito’ G. Mandap and Violeta O. Unabia. (Lydia V. Solis, PRO)

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GLENDALE... from Page 1 Fuentes said it is important for Filipino Americans to persuasively interact with the city’s constituents. “The city of Glendale is very diverse and we need to make sure that we are always part of its growth,” Fuentes said. Meanwhile, in the City of Long Beach, a contingent of Filipino Americans received another official proclamation from Mayor Robert Garcia. In the said proclamation, the officials of the City of Long Beach said: “The month of October is a time to promote and reflect on Philippine history and culture to provide all Americans with the opportunity to learn abut and appreciate the contributions of Filipino Americans…” Mayor Garcia and the Long Beach City Council presented the proclamation to a contingent Filipino Americans composed of Philippine Vice Consul Joan Marcise Corrado, Philippine Consulate Cultural Officer Maria Dolores Sales, Dianne Jacobus (former chief of staff of Mayor Beverly O’neil), entrepreneur Romeo Garcia, Long Beach Bacolod Association president Peter Ramirez, community leader Oscar dela Cruz, Alex Montances of the Filipino Migrant Center, US Census Bureau corrdinator Eric Lachica, Luz Bugaw, South Bay Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce Evelyn Andamo, Guillermo Guevarra, Collette Baldemor, Matt Bremen and Willie Guevarra. The event happened on October 22 at the Long Beach City Hall Civic Chamber.

FABAG officials and members (not in particular order) Jo Solomonson, Nini Maldonado, FABAG president Joy Quiza, Marlene Cagatao, May Mallari, Josephine Inacay and Delia Green show off the proclamation from Glendale City Council that acknowledge the Filipino American History Month.

RETIRED... from Page 1 Grape Strike in 1965. Going back to the conferring of recognition to Reyes --- the former military officer started his vocation in the labor movement as an intern and apprentice with the AFLCIO Organizing Institute organizing in California, Nevada and Minnesota. After his successful completion of the program, he was hired as a Field Representative/Organizer with Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 660 in 1994 representing clerical workers and Eligibility workers in the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services and also the Department of children and Family Services. Reyes moved to SEIU Local 1000 to represent non faculty staff at CSU Long Beach, CSU Dominguez Hills and at the CSU Chancellors Office based in Long Beach. During his employment in Local 535, Reyes represented and organized nurses and medical staff at Southern California American Red Cross regional centers in Los Angeles and Orange counties and at the Kaiser Permanente until 2007.

In January 2007, he joined United Nurses Association of California, UNAC/ UCHP, AFSCME, and AFL-CIO as a labor representative. During his tenure at UNAC/UHCP, Reyes has been involved in representing, organizing and negotiating for nurses and health professionals at Kaiser Permanente Hospitals, St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood and Tenet Hospital facilities. Reyes was a veteran classroom teacher in the ABC Unified School District in Cerritos and was an elected school board president in the Ocean View School District in Huntington Beach. The conferring of recognition on Reyes will happen on Saturday (October 26) at the Veterans Park (22400 Moneta Avenue, Carson). On April 3, 2018, Carson became the first city in the world to declare Larry Itliong Day, which is a paid city holiday. There will be a parade to be participated by various Filipino organizations at the start of the celebration that will consist of entertainment numbers and some formalities.

HOUSING FOR SENIORS OPENS IN 2nd DISTRICT

os Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) officials joined Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Los Angeles County Housing Development Corporation and Veloce Partners, along with FPI Management, Inc., at the Grand Opening of the Athens Vistas Apartments.

The site is located in the Athens Westmont area of unincorporated Los Angeles, formerly owned by the LACDA. Athens Vistas is a permanent supportive housing development for persons with limited means and homeless seniors, aged 62 and above. The project features 73 units plus one manager’s unit. Unit amenities include ENERGY STAR appliances and ceiling fans, dual flush toilets, energy efficient lighting, and access to either a patio or balcony. The senior units all meet the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act standards and include Universal Design standards. The development includes landscaped grounds, a central outdoor courtyard, container garden and edible landscaping, two community rooms, a laundry room, gym, designated exercise room, computer room, and social services. “Seventy-four deserving seniors - half of whom were previously living on the streets - now have a beautiful, dignified, and affordable place to call home. This is what individual transformation and community transformation can and should look like,” said Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. “We have to do more and do it faster because we have over 4,000 seniors throughout the County who still need and deserve a place they too can call home." The Salvation Army is the lead service provider for the project and will provide an onsite Service Coordinator to link residents with essential services based on their individualized needs and assist residents with resume creation, coordinate employment training, organize community building activities, transportation,

and develop educational programming. The Service Coordinator will also assist residents with obtaining services from other providers, who will be providing case management, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, and other supportive assistance. The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles also provides additional supportive services by addressing the detrimental impacts of social isolation and physical inactivity by providing residents with a curriculum of senior programming and activities that are fun and interactive. The project received $2,575,900 in Affordable Housing Trust Funds (AHTF) from Notice of Funding Availability 21, 37 Project-Based Vouchers, and $2,000,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds provided by the LACDA. A $35,000 incentive for providing an onsite gym and a $25,900 incentive for quality insulation installation are incorporated into the total funding amount. The LACDA also provided a seller carryback loan in the amount of $1,350,000 and transferred the LACDA-owned land to the developer at construction closing. Each October, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) and its membership, including Los Angeles County, work collectively to raise awareness of the unmet housing need for many of America's most vulnerable, and the vital need for safe, decent, and affordable housing in sustainable communities. New housing developments, such as Athens Vistas, support Housing America Month’s goals, as Los Angeles County recommits itself to meeting the local affordable housing and community development needs.

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APRON-WEARING... from Page 1 kitchen carrying a couple of “lechon” or roasted pigs on their shoulders. The priests proceeded to their assigned areas and served their guests. After feeding their guests, the priests proceeded to entertain them with songs and dance sequences. Arnel Bailon, an area coordinator who helped in food preparation and decorating the venue, was so amazed by the experience. “This is truly wonderful! The priests are very happy to serve their guests. They made them feel very important and special,” Bailon exclaimed. It was Bailon’s idea to dress the priests with yellow green apron. He coordinated with the other volunteers and made sure that things would come out right. Jordan Mangaliman and Fr. Mike Perucho who served as emcees of the program, thanked the Filipino community for supporting the event. The Rondalla Club of Los Angeles led by Tagumpay De Leon played folk songs as guests settled to their tables. Father Riz Carranza, president of Filipino Priests Association of Los Angeles said: “I would have not have been happier. Everything turned out to be beautiful. Thank you so much to my Pista sa Nayon team!” Proceeds of the fundraiser benefit priests attending the 4th Assembly of National Association of Filipino PriestsUSA which will happen in New Jersey on October 26-30, 2020. The convention will focus on the priests’ continuing efforts to become effective ministers of evangelization. The FPALA was supported by the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and other faith communities.

Filipino priests led by Most Reverend Alex Aclan perform a dance number during the Pista sa Nayon event in Glendale.

Apron-wearing Filipino priests, aided by parishioners bring out “lechon” or roasted pigs at the start of the Pista sa Nayon celebration.

5 THINGS... from Page 1 that the Public Charge rule is not in effect while the litigation continues and …it may never take effect." said attorney Madison Allen, of the Center for Law and Social Policy. “The plaintiffs had to show that they had a likelihood of winning on the merits and that they could prove imminent harm.” But fear in the community of the consequences of asking for public benefits fueled by misinformation threatens to have dire consequences for families. Reports by Migration Policy Institute estimate that "millions of immigrants will stop asking for help with health, nutrition and social services,” and social service organizations continue to report cases of people needlessly giving up benefits they need with the belief they are now banned from using them. According to experts and attorneys that held a national teleconference on Thursday, many of those immigrants aren't even in danger of having a future visa being denied because of use of public services. Many are not in the categories included in the rule, aren’t using the benefits that would affect them, or have other factors in their favor that could be taken into account. During a teleconference co-sponsored by the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) and Ethnic Media Services (EMS), the following was emphasized: Many immigrants are NOT and will NOT be affected by that rule. There are several categories of immigrants that do not fall under the new "Public Charge" regulation that

was issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last August and is now paused by court orders. Refugees or asylum seekers, those who apply for or have U visas for victims of crime, T visas for victims of human trafficking, WAVA cases of domestic violence, SIJS for abandoned minors, renewal of Temporary Protected Status TPS or DACA, and most permanent residents or citizens will NOT be affected by this rule. "No matter what the courts decide, these people will not be directly affected by that potential change in the Public Charge rules,"said Allison Davenport, ILRC's supervising attorney.

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Fear in the community primarily comes from confusion about who would be affected by the Public Charge rule should the federal courts give the go-ahead, Davenport said. “The concept of public charge has been part of immigration law for 100 years. What is changed is how DHS now wants to interpret it. They want to apply a stricter standard,” said Davenport. Nor is it a ban on obtaining services, many of which undocumented immigrants aren’t entitled to anyway. "It will only be applied on two occasions: when a person asks for a visa to enter or stay in this country or when they ask for permanent residence," she added. Moreover, those who fear their use of benefits will affect their chances of obtaining such visas in the future should understand that this rule is not CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Photo below was taken during the 18th Birthday celebration of Camille Sophia Reyes Portugal at the Long Beach Marriott recently. She is shown with her parents: Ramon A. Portugal IV & Anna Kristine R. Portugal; siblings: Ramon Paolo Portugal VII and Luis Joaquin Portugal.

Happy 1st birthday Alexandra Belle Pacleb, daughter of Ryan and Karen Pacleb. The celebration was held at the Fil-Ideas Studios in Queens, New York.

Weekend Balita regular photo contributor Ares Duenas had a chance to

pose with US Senator elizabeth warren who is also campaigning to become the Democratic Party’s standard presidential candidate. The photo was taken at the waterfront Park in downtown San Diego where more than 8,000 people attended her town hall meeting. It was warren’s first visit to San Diego County since formally launching her campaign in February. warren has steadily climbed in the race, overtaking other Democratic frontrunners such as former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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Not all public benefits are listed in the new rule, only a few specific ones.

The current Public Charge law, in effect since 1999, only limits visa applications for people who use two types of benefits: long term care and cash assistance, such as welfare payments. The new regulations that are currently on hold add several more to that list: assistance for housing subsidies or Section 8, food stamps and Medicaid. However, this does not include Medicaid received by children under the age of 21 or by pregnant women for 60 days after delivery. Programs that are NOT included in either the old or new regulations (not yet in effect) include: WIC, CHIP (Healthy Families in CA), Food Assistance or school lunches, Head Start, any type of earned benefit such as Social Security or Disability, tax credits,

or certain military family benefits. The attorneys and community leaders said that no one should suspend their use of these services, even those that are included in the new rule, without consulting a specialized community organization or an immigration attorney.

Historically, the public charge rule has had limited impact

If the courts give the green light, the actual effect of the regulation may be more limited than feared, since most benefit applicants have other factors that may tilt the scales in their favor. "Our analysis tells us that 69% of those who recently received green cards have used at least one of the listed benefits, but most also have positive characteristics that can counterbalance that and result in a favorable decision”, said Jeanne Batalova, a Migration Policy Institute (MPI)researcher

who has studied the issue. As an example, if the person applying for the green card has used food stamps but speaks English and currently has a stable job, those may counterbalance the use of benefits. A recent analysis by MPI revealed that while the Trump government has denied more visas than in the past due to the State Department applying stricter measures at its consulates and embassies, many of those rejected eventually manage to overcome the hurdle. "In 2016 they denied 1,000 resident visas and that number rose to 12,000 this past year. However, half of those managed to appeal and be approved," said Batalova. "In the end, only 1% of the green cards were affected.”

Benefits received by family members don’t count.

The fear of what might happen is proving more serious than reality, said

Mayra Alvarez, president of Children´s Partnership, who urged the community not to rush into giving up benefits for which they qualify. The new rule does not penalize a person for benefits received by a family member, only those which they themselves may use.” "Families should continue to use the services they need," Alvarez said. “People should feel safe using those benefits even if the injunction is lifted. This rule was not meant to be retroactive. It would only count benefits received after the date the new regulation goes into effect, if that ever happens and there is likely to be a grace period. The injunction is clear, that benefits received before that would not be considered.” The new "Public Charge" rule was to go into effect this week (October 15), but judges in New York, California and Washington State blocked it the Friday before. On the same day, two other judges in Maryland and Illinois joined the order.

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Filipinos’ love for shopping malls to keep Manila retail afloat MANILA — The number of vacated retail spaces in Metro Manila have risen early this year, but not by a lot, as e-commerce continues to disrupt traditional retail. But Filipino consumers still enjoy going to brick-and-mortar stores and mall operators should seize this opportunity to stay afloat amid the rise of online retailers. “Shopping malls have been an integral part of the Filipino lifestyle and have become de facto public spaces due to the lack of parks in Metro Manila,” real estate consultancy services firm Colliers International Philippines said. According to Colliers, overall va◘ According to Colliers, overall vacancy in Metro Manila’s retail space rose to 10% in the ﬁrst three months of 2019 from 9% six months ago, bucking three consecutive quarters of decline as shoppers migrate online. BY-NC-ND/Jurgen Proschinger

Makati ﬁnalist in World Smart Cities Awards MAKAtI City is the lone Philippine city that has been selected as a finalist for the World Smart Cities Awards, according to Mayor Mar-len Abigail Binay. The award will be presented during the Smart City Expo World Congress to be held in Barcelona, Spain from November 19 to 21. The skyline of Business district in Makati “Makati City is proud to have the opportunity to represent our country at a global event that features the best practices of smart cities around the world to promote the sustainable development of cities,” Binay said. The city was selected as a finalist in the Innovative Idea category. “We have gladly accepted the invitation, and we look forward to having a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences with fellow advocates of sustainability and inclusivity from other parts of the globe. We are also eager to explore avenues for international collaboration, particularly with cities, academic institutions

and corporate leaders that share the vision of thriving, future-proof cities worldwide,” the mayor said. Makati has been invited to present its project entry titled, “Use of technology to improve city disaster preparedness and communication to and from city citizens” during the awarding ceremony on November 20 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, one of the largest fair venues in Europe. The annual SmartCity Expo World Congress, which started in 2011, is the meeting point for companies, public sector, startups, academia and citizens working together for the sustainable development of cities. With the theme, “Cities Made of Dreams,” this year’s congress will focus on five tracks — Digital Transformation, Urban Environment, Mobility, Governance and Finance, and Inclusive and Sharing Cities. Last month, Binay presented the city’s disaster management plans and strategies at the International Urban Resilience Forum held in Seoul, South Korea. (The Manila Times)

Registration centers for National ID completed by end of 2019 —NEDA

thE data centers which will be used to register Filipinos for the Philippine Identification System or PhilSys should be completed by the end of the year, Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia has said. “The data centers should already be in place right now, if not, at least by December so they are usable in early January 2020. We need to act more swiftly and ensure that we will have no delays in the implementation of the National ID," Pernia said during the meeting of the PhilSys Policy and Coordinating Council on Friday. The government targets to register almost all Filipinos to the national ID system by mid-2022, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Pilot test registrations of over 500

beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and employees of the Philippine Statistics Authority were conducted last September. The NEDA-led council aims to cut the processing time of each registration and make it more senior citizen-friendly on the next leg of the tests to be conducted in November and December. The registration process includes screening, demographic and biometric capturing, and printing of transaction slip. The series of test registrations will run from September 2019 to May 2020 while the mass registration for the Philippine national ID system is expected to start in June next year. (GMA News)

cancy in Metro Manila’s retail space rose to 10% in the first three months of 2019 from 9% six months ago, bucking three consecutive quarters of decline as shoppers migrate online. To retain old consumers and appeal to a younger profile of mall-goers, Colliers said shopping malls should take advantage of Filipinos’ appreciation of brick and mortar by renovating spaces, as well as housing experiential and lifestyle-centric tenants to improve consumers’ buying experience. “Shoppers will likely be drawn to physical malls if retailers offer a wide array of food and beverage (F&B) options; spacious public seating; interactive kiosks and pop-up stores; instagrammable spaces; and limited-edition items,” Colliers said. “Differentiators may include airconditioned chapel; organic vegetable garden; gourmet food hall; and an expansive retail space for bazaar tenants,” it added. Colliers said food and beverage firms — which account for nearly 40% of incoming tenants in malls across Metro Manila — will likely have the highest retail space absorption in the next years. “For Filipinos, food will remain king,” the consultancy services said. Meanwhile, clothing and footwear will cover about 17% of tenants that are set to occupy retail space from 2019 to 2021. “Creating unique destinations with program-driven experiences is just as important as the physical structures such as permanent attractions, architecture and design,” said Karla Domingo, Colliers Philippines’ associate director for advisory services. (Phistar.com)

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cAREgIVERS are often overworked and underpaid. Our California lawmakers have enacted strong laws to protect caregivers and make it easier to recover unpaid wages. Still, many caregivers we speak with are reluctant to pursue their claims. Here are some of the most common concerns we hear from caregivers and the reasons why they should not prevent you from seeking justice and the compensation your are legally due.

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CAREGIVERS: Here Are The Top 7 Concerns Caregivers Have In Deciding To Assert An Unpaid Overtime Claim

1. Feelings of Obligations to Caregiving Recipients By nature, caregivers are typically caring people. Many private employers take advantage of a caregivers compassionate nature and do not pay a fair wage. Many caregivers feel uncomfortable going after those they provided care for and their family members. Many feel a sense of loyalty or obligation towards their employers. While this is noble sentiment, it does not change the fact that caregivers who have been paid less than the legally required wages are victims. In fact, many people who utilize in home caregivers are financially able to pay for caregiving services as required by law, but simply chose not to because they want to save money. We often see the children of elderly patients making efforts to preserve their own inheritance by taking advantage of caregivers. 2. I Do Not Have A Social Security Number. You do not need a social security number to recover overtime wages from your employer. If you win a settlement, we can help you get an ITIN that can be used to pay the taxes you owe. 3. I Am Concerned About Immigration Status. California law permits undocumented workers to recover unpaid overtime. In our experience, our undocumented clients have not suffered any serious adverse effect from presenting an overtime claim. While we cannot guarantee no problem will arise, we believe the benefit in recovering your unpaid overtime outweighs your risk. We also have a relationship with an immigration attorney that can review and possibly assist you with your specific situation. 4. Fear of The Legal Process Many private employers pay caregivers less than is required because they believe caregivers are unsophisticated and will not be able to navigate

the legal proceedings necessary to recover unpaid overtime. The legal process can be intimidating and confusing. But that is why the lawyers at Chaleff Rehwald are here to help. We know the law and stand ready to help you.

5. I Signed a Document Stating I am an Independent Contractor. It is unlikely that an in-home caregiver is an independent contractor under the law even if you have signed a document saying so. Still, it is popular for private employers to try to convince you that you are an independent contractor and pay you as one because it is much less costly and much more advantageous for them. The reality is that many private employers misclassify caregivers as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime. In many cases, a document stating a caregiver is an “independent contractor” will have little impact on the caregiver’s ability to recoup unpaid overtime. Often, the employers retain so much control of a caregivers duties the true facts of the employment will overcome any purported agreement. 6. I Did Not Pay Taxes on The Wages I Did Receive. While we recommend that our clients pay all taxes owed for the wages received, if you have not paid taxes on your wages, you still have the right to seek the overtime wages you are due. It is the employer’s obligation to properly classify you as an employee and withhold state and federal income taxes from your paychecks. If this has not happened, it is also problematic for your employer who has violated the law. The most important thing to understand is that it does not impact your ability to recover unpaid overtime. 7. I Do Not Want to Get Involved in a Long Court Battle, and I May Leave the Country. Most cases settle without going to court, and many cases settle within a matter of a few months to a year. We regularly have clients who return to their home countries while the case is ongoing. All we need is the ability to contact you and have you return if necessary for the case. Because the laws are so strong in favor of the caregiver, most employers seek an early settlement of claims.

If you are working as a 24-hour caregiver and you are not paid overtime when working more than nine hours a day, or 45 hours a week, you should consult with Chaleff Rehwald to discuss your rights. We are here to help. With the penalties, interest, and attorneys fees allowed, claims often exceed $100,000 for 24-hour caregivers who have worked just one year. Even if you have only worked three to six months, you likely have a valuable claim. This article is an attorney advertisement written by Daniel Chaleff, employment law attorney at Chaleff Rehwald in Woodland Hills. Our examples are of a general nature and are not a guarantee regarding the outcome of your individual matter. The law firm focuses on caregiver rights. Please call us at (818) 807-4168 for a free and confidential consultation. Or visit us at www.cr.legal/ebook to learn more about caregiver overtime law. We offer a 24-hour chat line on our website.

Filipina scientist, 2 others discover what could be world’s largest caldera in Benham Rise

A NEW Zealand-based Filipina scientist has recently published a research of what could be the world’s largest caldera in Benham Rise. In a research entitled “Benham Rise unveiled: Morphology and structure of an Eocene large igneous province in the West Philippine Basin,” marine geophysicist Jenny Barretto, together with Ray Wood and John Milsom, discovered a 150-kilometer diameter caldera named “Apolaki Caldera.” The University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute said the earth’s largest caldera, like the Yellowstone, is only about 60 km. It added that the size is comparable to shield calderas in Mars called the Olympus Mons which is 80 km by 65 km, and in Venus named Sacajawea which is 150 km by 105 km. Caldera is a large volcanic crater, especially one formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano. Based on the research, “a multi-beam bathymetry with almost 100 percent coverage has revealed the morphology of Benham Rise for the first time.” One of the features was that the “platform is surmounted by a crest exhibiting caldera morphology at an average depth of ~2,500 km.” “The crest is named Apolaki Caldera and may be the world’s largest known caldera with a diameter of ~150 km,” it said. It added that the features of the Benham Rise are “like a breached rim, intra-caldera benches, and a resurgent dome (that) indicate a multi-phase volcanic history consisting of both quiet and explosive eruptions.” The research described Benham Rise as an oceanic large igneous province at the western margin of the Philippine Sea. Benham Rise, also known as the Philippine Rise, is a 13-million hectare undersea region, which in 2012 was declared by the United Nations as part of the country’s extended ◘ T(ﬁs-net.com /MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) continental shelf. (Manila Bulletin)

10 broadcasting franchises signed into law PRESIDENt Duterte has signed laws granting the franchise of 10 radio and television stations for 25 years. Of the 10 companies, six broadcasting stations are allowed to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain radio and television stations in the country. These are Golden Nation Network Inc. (Republic Act No. 11412), Pacific Broadcasting System Inc. (Republic Act No. 11413), Rajah Broadcasting Network (Republic Act No. 11414), Radyo Pilipino Corporation (Republic Act No. 11415), Vimcontu Broadcasting Corporation (Republic Act No. 11421), and Swara Sug Media Corporation (Republic Act No. 11422). Duter te a l so renewed for 25 years the f ra nch ise g r a nted to

two other companies, namely Philippine Radio Corporation (Republic Act No. 11416) and Ultimate Entertainment Inc. (Republic Act No. 11418) to operate radio stations in the country. The franchise of RT Broadcast Specialist Phil. Inc. has also been renewed for 25 years to operate radio and television stations in Mindanao under Republic Act No. 11417. RA 11419 granted the Cadiz Radio and Television Network Inc. a franchise to establish and operate radio and television stations in Western Visayas area. Under the laws, the grantees must secure from the National Telecommunications Commission the appropriate permits and licenses for their operations. The fra nchise included t he grantee’s responsibility to the public including providing free time for public announcements in times of emergencies and calamities, providing sound and balanced programming, and conforming to the ethics of honest enterprise. (Manila Bulletin) ◘ President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (ROBINSON NIÑAL JR./ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)

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Sandiganbayan dismisses P267-M Marcos forfeiture case due to 'fatal' photocopies MANILA — The Sandiganbayan 4th Division has dismissed Civil Case No. 0007 involving the forfeiture of an estimated P267 million ill-gotten wealth of the Marcoses through spouses Fe and Ignacio Gimenez. In a decision promulgated October 14, 2019, the anti-graft court granted the demurrer to evidence filed by the Gimenezes for insufficiency of evidence. Photocopied documents as well as defective pieces of evidence cost the government millions of pesos as well as dollars siphoned off to foreign countries, expensive works of art as well as real estate properties under the name of the Gimenezes. “Considering that the Republic is essentially seeking to prove the contents of the photocopied exhibits that it submitted, this Court finds the violation of the best evidence rule in the case at bar to be fatal to the Republic's cause,” the court said Civil Case No. 0007 is among the cases filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government and the Office of the Solicitor General in 1987. In 2006, the Sandiganbayan had granted the motions to dismiss filed by the Gimenez couple but in 2016, the Supreme Court remanded the case back to the anti-graft court. In the Sandiganbayan decision, it was noted that the government argued that the documentary evidence they submitted should not be considered mere photocopies but rather certified public records. “In several decisions, the High Court has already held that the fact that these documents were collected by the PCGG in the course of its investigation does not make them per se public records,” the court said. Among the photocopies noted by the Sandiganbayan in its decision were tax doc-

uments, summary of stock transactions, Central Bank of the Philippines documents, Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth, local and foreign bank statements. The Sandiganbayan ruling also noted that the government failed to authenticate private documents and that some of the affidavits were hearsay evidence. The justices also said that some of the evidence will still have no probative value even if the defects were to be ignored because they cannot even decipher the documents. “It must also be stated that some of the photocopied exhibits that were submitted by the Republic to this Court are so poor in

quality that the letters and numbers stated therein are already unreadable thereby making it impossible for the Court to discern therefrom the points being sought to be established by the Republic,” the court said. The decision was penned by Division Chairperson Alex Quiroz, with the concurrence of Associate Justices Reynaldo Cruz and Maria Theresa Mendoza-Arcega. Last month, the same division dismissed Civil Case No. 0008 involving the supposed ill-gotten wealth of the Marcoses through the Tantoco family. 19 other Marcos civil cases are still pending at the Sandiganbayan. (ABS-CBN News)

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Well, if only because it is the pioneer in its class, I chose Amazon.com. It has its own online circulation system through kindle. And to publish online in Amazon is as simple as buying bread in your neighborhood bakery! My daughter sent me this: Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Self-publish your book to Amazon’s Kindle Store

tO publish a book means to spend almost a fortune. Publishing houses require so much from the author that to write something, that is to work on a book, is like draining one’s blood after a bloody surgery. Out of the several manuscripts I have accumulated after years of writing, I only have a couple of works which passed through the printing process. And I tell you, I almost skipped lunch for years just to save and appropriate a budget for publication alone. No publisher worth his salt would ever gamble on a piece of garbled thoughts unless it would easily give him a pornographic financial figure to ogle on. Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book was for years ignored for publication and treated even as a literary shit. A number of years later however, it was hesitantly printed. But when it was re-discovered, appreciated for its language and printed, it became a classic. Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere would have landed inside the chimney in Germany for lack of printing fund but somewhere came a sponsor and saved the book from oblivion. Well, the book opened the eyes of revolutionaries, became a theme for revolt and reform and eventually a piece of evidence that sent the author unfortunately to the gallows. Same is true of great writers before and their respective obra maestras. There was the written word, the struggle for its publication, and later the recognition. So much ideas probably went beyond realization. Some were wasted and buried in the dustbin of insignificance. But now no more. Well, at least for those who know. In my case alone, I was introduced (convinced by a friend and tutored by my daughter Atern) on the vagaries of publishing in the net. I thought that I must have to study the nuances of the digital world to attain literary in internet. I thought that having an email and facebook account are in effect the sign of digital literacy, but no. I was convinced to study how to publish on the net. And it was damn easy. And rightly so. It was free, no charge and hassle free to register and upload one’s work as what I did. There are a number of firms that would encourage writers to show their mettle and their products. There is the iWriter, MangoBooks, Online publishing, so on and so forth, plenty to choose from.

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Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a fast, easy and free way for authors and publishers to keep control and publish their books worldwide on the Kindle and Kindle reading apps. DP.AMAZON.cOM And from there, I started to click registration. After I have given my name and password, there I was, uploading my files, the same files I am submitting to the printing office. But this time, instead of the printer telling me the costs and how it will bill me, Amazon on the other hand is telling me the worth of royalties I will receive once my book sells online. I have published 9 books already and seeing it on the shelf of amazon (type Venancio Tesoro on the search engine of Amazon and in a flick, it would lay down the books I authored), on the corridor of digital book store of the world, is like receiving a medal from the universe already. I felt like I belong to the Force already (remember Star Wars?). The feeling that one has contributed to humanity his piece of mind, a fraction of idyllic significance based on his existence, that for once he existed, is enough accolade already that no amount of wealth could equal. If only because of that, I felt accomplished and affluent. The thought that someday my works will be read, browsed and perhaps appreciated is a lready an exciting proposition. The thought that in all the works I have published, the names, shadows and narration of those I love—my family and friends, of those I respected most; and of those I sacredly reckon, they are all there and I have immortalized them. Before, it was a costly affair to perpetuate an idea. Now in the digital world, everything is made simple and free, and instantly available to be shared for the benefit of mankind.

Should I reﬁnance my Modiﬁed loan? Rates are below 4% TODAY

cALLER: Hi Ken, I have a loan modification done about five years ago and now I am paying about 5% on my loan. I would like to take your advise and cash out some of my equity and do some home improvements. What is your suggestion and best advise. Ken Go: Based on what I saw on the loan modification package, you had a deferred balance that was released. Good for you, meaning you don’t owe it anymore and its forgiven. Therefore, you have built up your equity now to do a cash out loan, since the modification, your credit score has increase and you will be eligible for the NO Cost Refinancing loan. You have absolutely No Fees to refinance, nothing added to your loan balance either. Lets Do This! Caller: I had a foreclosure about 4 year and now all my credit is in good standing. I am self employed and have so far done well with my income. I have a lot of equity and currently paying a rate of 6%. I have been waiting for the 4 yr period to refinance my current mortgage into a conventional loan. Please advise. Ken Go: Great to hear that you were smart enough to let go a money pitt of an investments you made in the past. By letting the two properties go, you were able to save this one property that you live in and now is welcoming the benefits of its appreciation. Unfortunately, you have been misinformed. For conventional financing a foreclosure has to be clean of seven years before you would be able to get Fannie or Freddie loan. however, after crunching all the numbers, I believe you will still benefit by taking an FHA refinancing loan. You will have to pay PMI and an upfront MIP but the rates will be about .50% lower and we will pay for all the closing cost including reoccurring reserves. Your purpose of cashing out to pay off personal debts will be achieved and you r payments actually will not be much different from what you are paying total. I strongly suggest this FHA refinance now while rates are still fairly low. Caller: I own two properties and I am sort of having a hard time with my fix retirement income to keep afloat with my expenses and day to day activity. What should I do and how can I get some breathing room to enjoy my retirement. Ken Go: I am so glad you are very conservative with your finances. You did not borrow too much and you invested in a property that is generating income for you. However, the income is not really enough to cover all the expenses of the property let alone your extra needs. After reviewing both your properties, I strongly suggest you sell your rental property and take advantage of the equity to pay off your mortgage and some bills. That will free you up tremendously and give you extra money yearly to go home to vacation. You are renting your property to a relative that is paying about 40% less than when its worth. Your kind heart is hurting you very shallow pocket. You are what I call “Equity Rich” but “Cash Poor”. By selling your investment property and paying your existing loan balance and some revolving debts, you will have about $1500.00 of free money every month. Therefore, if you save up some months, that should be an easy once a year vacation to the Philippines. If you don’t sell, you don’t see and touch your investment gains. Caller: I just started a full time job two weeks ago and I would like to refinance my house to pay off some student loan debt of our children. I stopped working for about a year due to some medical issues and now is back doing what I have doing for the past ten years. I was told I needed two year consecutive employment history. Please help me because my credit card debts and my children’s student loans killing me with very high interest rates. Ken Go: after our interview, I believe I can justify the big employment gap you had between your two jobs. Good things it’s the same line of work and you have a long history in this field. We can only cash out up to a loan to value of 80% minus your existing loan balance, after reviewing your file. That should be just right, you will not get any funds at closing but we will close with your new mortgage payment due in about 45days from closing. So, that will give you some room to adjust. You will start enjoying the lower payments soon and hopefully start saving more money for your retirement. Rates are as low again, take advantage of this rate to save on your monthly mortgage or to pay off debts. Thanks so much for your inquiries and comments, these times dictate for smart financial moves. The market is strangely unpredictable it might seem like its going to keep going up but nothing ever goes up all the time. Please call Ken Go of 1st Innovative Finance at 562-508-7048 or write to kennethgo@verizon.net. BRE 01021223 NMLS 238636.

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Is Your Situation Forcing You To File Bankruptcy? Facing serious debt problems can be depressing to a lot of people. It may seem like the end of the world. You may feel angry, depressed, guilty- or a combination of all three. You may even be blaming yourself for making the decisions that led you to your present situation. I’m here to tell you, however, that like most things in life, whatever you’re going through is most likely only temporary and will soon pass. How can I possibly say this?

Well, did you know that millions of honest, hard-working people just like yourself are having problems paying their debts? As a matter of fact, more than 1 million file bankruptcy in the United States every year as a result of being in debt. Do you think these people file bankruptcy simply because they don’t want to take personal responsibility for their debts? Not at all. The truth is that most people who file bank-

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ANNULMENT AND A DIVORCE?

What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment? Many people think these concepts are the same and interchangeable. There are many differences between the two concepts. A divorce ends a valid existing marriage. In a nullity, a determination is made about the validity of the marriage itself. When a marriage is annulled, it has the same effect as if the marriage never existed. A nullity results in a void. In California, any spouse can obtain a divorce regardless of the reason. A common basis used is a catchall phrase “irreconcilable differences.” However, anyone who wants to end a marriage can end the marriage and there is nothing the other spouse can do to stop that. However in a petition for nullity, the court will not automatically grant you the nullity. There has to be a legal basis for seeking the nullity as outlined in the family code. Some of the basis are 1) entering into a bigamous marriage 2) incestuous marriage 3)fraud in obtaining the other spouse’s consent to marriage 4) incurable physical incapacity 5) unsound mind among others. The petitioner would have to prove one of these grounds in court to be able to get a nullity. In a Nullity, there is a statute of limitations. That means you have to file your nullity within a certain time period depending on the basis for seeking the Nullity. Each ground has a different statute of limitation. For example, if you are filing the nullity based on fraud, you have to file within 4 years of discovering the fraud. If you blow the statute of limitation, this can be used as a defense to dismiss your case. On the other hand there is no statute of limitation in a divorce. You can file a divorce at any time regardless of how long you have been separated from your spouse. In a divorce, husband and wife are presumed to be the parents of children born during the marriage. In a Nullity, the marriage has no validity so it will affect the presumption of parentage of the children. The Court will have to make a finding of parentage for the children on a different basis before it can make orders relating to custody, visitation, and support. The treatment of spousal support (alimony) is different between the two. In a divorce, the spouse that has less earning capacity and access to resources may seek an award of spousal support. This is not available in a Nullity since the marriage is invalid and there is no spouse as a result. The division of property is also different. In a divorce, community property is divided equally between the spouses. In a nullity, since there is no valid marriage, there is no community property created and properties are not divided between the spouse. Similarly, neither party can receive survivorship benefits and inheritance rights from the other party in a Nullity. Finally, there are different immigration consequences between a divorce and a nullity when an immigrant spouse is involved. In a divorce, the immigrant spouse who obtains a greencard from a US Citizen spouse stands a bigger chance of keeping his or her greencard and ultimately become a US Citizen. In a nullity, the immigrant spouse may lose their greencard status when the marriage is found to be invalid since it is the basis for the greencard. It can jeopardize the immigration status of the legal permanent resident spouse. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, APLC This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, APLC. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kenneth@kenreyeslaw.com or visit our website at Kenreyeslaw.com

ruptcy do so as a result of circumstances beyond their control. Study after study has shown that some of the most common reasons why people file for bankruptcy -unemployment, sickness, disability, death in the family- are events which are beyond our control. It is not always your fault. Thus, if you find yourself totally unprepared for the financial challenges that life brings your way, take comfort in the fact that the law provides a solution for you to get relief. At one time or another, we all face those moments. Life is very unpredictable and you never know what lies ahead. If we all had a crystal ball, our lives would be perfect and we’ll always be prepared for everything that might happen. But that’s not how life works. So if you’ve found yourself in a situation where bankruptcy is the only way out, don’t be too hard on yourself. More often than not, it’s not as bad as you think. Dwelling on the negative only makes things worse because it stops you from taking positive action to change your situation for the better. Like most people, you will survive bankruptcy, get on with your life and do just fine. Wallowing in self-pity and feeling sorry for yourself will not help your situation one bit. Instead, be proud of the fact that you have made the decision to make things happen by taking matters into your own hands instead of waiting for things to magically change in your life. It’s really all up to you. Bankruptcy is not for everyone. But if appropriate for your situation, why not make the legal process work for you so that you can get on with your life and create the freedom that you’ve been wanting for yourself and your family? Put your money worries behind you forever and start with a clean slate. It’s never too late but you need to start somewhere. Since 1997, I have helped thousands of clients get out of debt in order to live more financially secure lives. Let me help you determine if bankruptcy is right for your situation or if other options are available in order for you to avoid it. Call Toll-Free 1-866-477-7772 to schedule a free office consultation. We have offices in Glendale, Cerritos and Valencia. (None of the information herein is intended to give legal advice for any specific situation. Atty. Ray Bulaon has successfully helped over 5,000 clients in getting out of debt. For a free attorney evaluation of your situation, please call RJB Offices at TOLL FREE 1-866-477-7772).

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Filipino entrepreneur Noli Zosa announces his candidacy for San Diego City Council, District 7

29-year resident of San Diego, California, Noli Zosa, the son of prominent Los Angeles community leaders, Dr. Noli and his wife, Nena Zosa, has announced his candidacy for the San Diego City Council, District 7, recently. The areas of District 7 comprise the cities of: Miramar, Linda Vista, Del Cerro, Tierra Santa, Allied Gardens, Grantville, Mission Valley, San Carlos, Lake Murray and Serra Mesa. The young Zosa is a small business owner who co-owns a restaurant chain and a community organizer. He graduated from the University of San Diego and earned a law degree. After graduation, he worked for three years as director of the USD Law School Legal Center, where he operated the Bayside Community Center, assisting low income San Diegans with

their housing issues. Subsequently, in 2008, he ran his family's bed and breakfast, wedding facility and guava tree ranch business, which led him to become a founding partner of the successful Dirty Bird Restaurant chain, which has four locations and additional plans for expansion are currently being worked out. As a business owner, Noli has witnessed how overbearing taxes are but San Diego residents can have the opportunity to succeed. He believes that in order to "ensure a strong future, San Diego must make smart investments in infrastructure and public safety. while protecting its tax dollars." One of Zosa's early endorsements came from Councilman Chris Cate, who said: "Noli Zosa has a long track record of being committed to empowering his commu-

nity. He has deep roots in District 7 and has been a strong and effective voice for improving our quality of liife in San Diego. As a successful small business owner, he knows what it takes to create jobs and grow our economy. His experience in both the public and private sector will be well served on our City Council. He has my full support." Another endorsement is from Sheriff Bill Gore who added that "Noli Zosa is committed to public safety and protecting neighborhoods. In order to keep San Diego as one of the safest urban counties in America, we need more leaders like Noli in office. He has my full endorsement and support." Over the years, Noli has served on numerous city and community boards, commissions and organizations. His

experience in both the private and public sector, along with his dedication to the community will make him a strong voice for District 7. Following is a list of his community work: YMCA Mission Valley Board Member, San Diego Parks and Recreation Board, City of San Diego Mobility Board, Chairman, Linda Vista Planning Group, President, Fashion Hills HOA, Community Advisory Board for USD President, Dr. James Harris, Linda Vista Town Center Council and Linda Vista Recreation Council, Past Member. To all the Filipino community here in Los Angles who has relatives in the District 7 of San Diego, let us all rally to support the noble desire and dedication of Noli Zosa in his desire to help improve the lives of San Diegans and make it a safe environment to live in. MABUHAY!

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‘Ghost’: Instagram users react to Gerald Anderson’s Halloween costume at Black Magic party

apamilya actor Gerald Anderson has again caught the attention of social media users, who even linked his costume at the ﬁrst Black Magic party last weekend to the alleged cheating controversy involving him and actresses Bea Alonzo and Julia Barretto. party. Instagram users commented on the photo, saying Gerald’s costume would be perfect if he opted to be a ghost. “Dapat c asper cost ume. Friendly ghost,” an Instagram user commented. “Dapat di na sya pumunta. Ghost sya e,” another user commented. In one of Bea’s interview during the peak of the controversy, the actress said Gerald just stopped talking to her. Millennials' term for that is “ghosting.” “Dapat ghost nalang tutal mahilig ka naman sa ghosting,” an Instagram user commented. Gerald Anderson “Mas maganda kung multo para makatotohanan,” another user commented. In Star Magic’s Instagram acMeanwhile, other Instagram users are looking count, the talent agency post- for Julia in the event. ed a photo of Gerald attending “San si Julia parekoy?” a netizen commented. Star Magic's Halloween costume (Philstar.com)

Va-va-voom video of Ina Raymundo’s daughter goes viral By GISELLE SANCHEZ IN today’s digital world, a video post needs that umph to go viral. For Erika Rae Poturnak, daughter of actress Ina Raymundo, all she needed was to strut her beautiful body and smile to the camera. That video for her 18th birthday virtually crashed the internet. The video, produced by Nice Print Photo, garnered 640,613 views at one point, beating all trending videos of other celebrities and newmakers. Curiosity got Instagrammers hooked because for the longest time, Ina Raymundo would not post pics of Erika as the latter would

through the Future Faces Manila Foundation. Before Erika’s debut party, the Future Faces Foundation held a fundraiser for the soup kitchen/multi-purpose center they are building for one of the relocated Tondo communities in Pulilan, Bulacan. “The multipurpose center will be a safe space where the community can empower itself with livelihood projects as well as the arts. They can be productive in society, and never go hungry because it is soup kitchen as well. “We have been working very hard on this project for months doing Zumba fundraisers through the help of my mom, and holding dinner galas to attain our goal of raising 4 million pesos,” she said. The building will be made from “eco-bricks.” Erika added: “Our vision is to bring to life a program that will not only enhance the creativity and knowledge of the children, but also make sure they have proper nutrition. I believe that if teens like Erika Rae Poturnak (Photo courtesy of Nice Print Photography) me can come together for a goal, we can push not allow it. the limits that constraints the potential “In her teenage years, Erika did not of the Filipino youth.” want me to post any of her pictures beShe thanked her friends Sarina Malik, cause she did not want to be exposed Sam Concepcion, Saskia and Luc Giraud — and I totally understand it,” Ina “because without them, I cannot do this tells Gossip Girl. “But now that Erika on my own.” has come of age, she’s ready to face the “We all envisioned this facility and was public eye.” guided by our adviser Winnie Wong who I am glad Erika has allowed it because started Future Faces Foundation back in a beauty like that should not be hidden. 2011,” Ina’s daughter said. Erika is so sultry that entertainment moI am so amazed. I usually imagine kids gul Boss Vic del Rosario has expressed her age just partying and asking their interest in turning the young lady into parents for shopping money. a superstar. But Erika and her friends are different. However, Erika has other interests like For more details on Future Faces Mahelping marginalized communities and nila, visit the official Facebook Page. young children have a better tomorrow (GOSSIP GIRL/Manila Bulletin)

'Star Wars' cast has special announcement for PH fans MANILA — With the general release of the much-anticipated "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" confirmed for January in the Philippines, instead of December like most of the world, the cast of the sci-fi flick were kind enough to give their Filipino fans tips to avoid spoilers. This included logging out of their social media accounts, turning off their devices for a whole month, and avoiding Internet cafes. But, luckily, that's not all what they wanted to tell their local fans: it turns out that not everyone will have to hide under a rock as some will have the chance to watch it early -- during Star Wars weekend. It was confirmed that "Star Wars" The Rise of Skywalker" will hold ad-

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f you’re ready for smarter app and device features, new designer accessories, and more, then guess what? You’re ready for the Fitbit Versa 2. From its elevated and thoughtfully crafted design to its 6+ day battery life, Spotify, and the always-on display mode, there’s plenty to get excited about. Versa 2 also tracks 24/7 heart rate, provides an in-app sleep quality score, and includes powerful fitness features to elevate your routine – so that you can get motivated, achieve new goals, and live your life at the next level.

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ransportify Philippines will unveil later this year a “very friendly” user-interface editing feature in its app to ensure high-quality business transactions. At the “Tatak Transporter 2019: Whatever it Takes!” event in San Juan City recently, Transportify Chief Operating Officer Paulo Bengson said the “user interface would be very friendly” and “allow customers to edit their

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include small sedans and four- and six-wheel trucks. “We offer a lot more vehicles. The only vehicle we choose not to offer is the motorcycle. It is because it’s very difficult to ensure [high] service levels [on] motorcycles,” Bengson said.

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During the event — which Transportify said was held to honor the dedication and hard work of its drivers — Brian Dee of Firemax talked about vehicle safety; Dr. Jake Cortez of Family Doc spoke on family health care; and Arielle Wang of GCash discussed financial literacy. Transportify has recorded more than a million deliveries to businesses of all sizes in Metro Manila and beyond. The app is currently in use in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand. (The Manila Times)

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Filipino of compact proportions but colossal talent and courage is king of the gymnastics world. Carlos Edriel Yulo came through with a performance to remember in the floor exercise to capture a historic first gold medal for the country in the 49th FIG World Artistic Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday night. Performing second to last among eight finalists, the 19-year-old Yulo was both breathtaking and flawless in exquisite routines to tally 15.300 points, ahead by the slimmest of margins of top qualifiers and Olympian Artem Dolgopyat of Israel (15.200) and multiple world champion Xiao Routeng of China (14.933). With dizzying multiple twists and aerial acrobatics, he scored 8.800 in execution with a 6.500 degree of difficulty – the highest level among the competitors. Raising the degree of difficulty from 6.2 paid off for Yulo as he became the first Filipino world champion in the discipline.

night. This was not lost on netizens, who followed Yulo’s path to greatness in earning for the Philippines a gold medal. The “Lupang Hinirang” became one of the hottest topics online, with many netizens saying that they felt goose bumps while hearing it being played on the global stage. It was the first time that the Philippines won gold in the gymnastics world championship. “Ma, naka-gold ako,” the 19-year-old gymnast said when asked by foreign media what his message was to his mother. This message quickly went viral, especially among Filipino netizens. Yulo actually made his Stuttgart stint more memorable after he qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics several days earlier. He will be joining Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena in the quadrennial games. He is also set to compete in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) which will be held in the country late this year.

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For the first time, the Philippine national anthem was played in the world gymnastics stage after Yulo’s historic feat Saturday

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east Asian gymnast to win a medal at the World Championships with a bronze in the same event. It wasn’t enough for the diminutive dynamo. “Actually last year, I was looking at my medal and I was like, ‘I will get the gold medal next year,’” Yulo said in a television interview with the Olympic Channel. “(Winning the gold right now), it’s ridiculous. I don’t know.” The 4-foot-11 Yulo, whose humble beginnings started at local multisport grassroots tournaments like the Batang Pinoy and

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Erik Matti reveals personal pick to replace Liza Soberano as Darna But in the end, the coveted role was given to young actress Jane de Leon. While De Leon is not his personal pick, Matti acknowledged that she has what it takes to portray Darna on the big screen. “I know Jane. Maganda ‘yung choice sa kanya kasi parang girl-nextdoor. Very fresh,” he told ABS-CBN News on the sidelines of the press conference for the HBO Asia series “Food Lore,” where he is featured as one of the directors. “I think it’s a good decision for ABS-CBN and Jerrold Tarrog,” he went on, referring to the director who has since picked up the project in 2018 after Matti left due to “creative differences.” “It’s good that they picked a fresh face talaga. Maganda ‘yun.” When he got on board with the project in 2016, Matti tapped Locsin to reprise her role as Darna. The actress, who portrayed the Filipina superhero on television back in 2005, eventually backed out due to a back injury. Soberano succeeded Locsin in 2017, but a finger injury forced her out of

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LIZA SOBERANO, ENRIQUE GIL CELEBRATE 5TH ANNIVERSARY LIZA SOBERANO and Enrique Gil are celebrating their fifth anniversary as a couple. The two expressed t heir love for each other via their social media accounts on Friday. "My a lw ay s a n d f o r e v e r. Happy anniversary. Thank you for always making me smile, baby. I love you so much," Gil said in a post on his Instagram page. For her part, Soberano said: “This is to us. I love you always and forever.” Last February, Soberano revealed that she has been

officially in a relationship with Gil since 2014, the same ye a r t hei r lo v e t e a m was formed. The pair first worked together in 2013 in the movie "Must Be... Love," topbilled by fellow Star Mag ic ta lents Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. In the same year, they joined Bea Alonzo and Dingdong Dantes in the movie "She's The One.” Gil and Soberano starred in their first primetime series in 2014, "Forevermore." (ABS-CBN News)

How Sue Ramirez reacted when told she is ‘sexualizing’ her body MANILA - Sue Ramirez has had enough of people who judge her for posting swimsuit photos on Instagram. On Tuesday, the actress was asked by a member of the press to react to people's remarks that she is always "flaunting" her body. "Iyon na nga 'yung sinasabi ko, na please don't sexualize my body because I don't do that to myself," replied Ramirez, who earlier pleaded to stop "objectifying" her for posing in a two-piece. Sue Ramirez pleads to stop calling her a ‘flirt’ for posting bikini photos The entertainment writer, however, pointed out that it is Ramirez herself who is "sexualizing her own body." This did not sit well with the actress, who hoped that people will not disrespect women who are comfortable with their own bodies. "I don't," she stressed. "The fact that I'm putting it out there [means] I'm not sexualizing. Gusto kong masanay 'yung mga tao, buksan nila 'yung mga mata nila na kapag nakakita sila ng naka-two-piece [ay] hindi siya bastos at hindi dapat bastusin." When pressed about her supposed photos in lingerie that are said to be circulating online, Ramirez stood her ground, saying: "I don't think I have ever put anything out there na naka-bra't panty. But if ever I do, so what?" "Sana po 'pag nakita niyo 'yung mga pictures, [matandaan po ninyo na] hindi po ito bastos. Sana ay buksan natin 'yung mga isip natin." Sensing the tension in the air, Robi Domingo chimed in and joked about having posing in a bikini and being ignored in social media. "Bakit po noong nag-bikini ako, wala pong nagsabi sa akin?" he asked in jest. (ABS-CBN News)

Atong Ang explains why he, not Tonyboy, was beside Gretchen on flight in viral ‘sleeping’ photo MANILA — To Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto is like a sister. This was the businessman’s clarification on his ties with the former actress amid the latest controversy to divide the showbiz Barretto clan, where he has become an unexpected, central figure. Ang was first alluded to by Gretchen’s sister Marjorie as a supposed “powerful boyfriend” of the older Barretto, whom she arrived with at the October 16 wake of their father, Miguel. While initially, Ang was not named in the week following the controversial scuﬄe that ensued at the wake, Marjorie, in a televised interview on Tuesday, identified him as being involved in — and being the cause — of the physical confrontation. Marjorie alleged that Ang was formerly in a five-year relationship with her niece, Nicole, until he was “stolen” by Gretchen — a complicated history which she claimed triggered the friction at the wake. Initially saying Nicole was merely employed by him, Ang on Thursday neither confirmed

nor denied when asked directly whether they were ever together. Atong Ang narrates scuﬄe at Barretto wake, has message for warring sisters Ang has denied having romantic ties with Gretchen, saying she and her long-time partner Tonyboy Cojuangco are his close friends and business partners. On Wednesday, photos of Gretchen with Ang circulated online. In one snap, Gretchen is seen leaning on Ang while they are both asleep, holding hands, inside what appears to be a flight. Speaking with “TV Patrol” anchor Noli de Castro on Thursday, Ang noted that he and Gretchen’s families have traveled together abroad numerous times. “Lagi kaming marami, kasama lahat,” Ang said, pointing out that Gretchen and his wife are friends, and that he and Cojuangco have frequent meetings. Asked for his reaction to the viral photo, Ang surmised that it must have been taken during

their flight home from Japan or Macau, where they had one of their joint family vacations. He then explained why he, and not Cojuangco, was seated beside Gretchen inside the plane, when they were all supposedly together during that trip. “Ito kasi ‘yung rule nila Tony sa family nila. Sabay silang nagta-travel pero magkahiwalay lagi ng eroplano, kasi iisa ang anak nila, e. Baka madisgrasya, baka may mangyari sa isa, kaya laging hiwalay,” he said. Gretchen and Cojuangco have one daughter, Dominique. Recalling what led to their position while sleeping, as seen in the photo, Ang narrated: “Si Gretchen kasi, very close sa akin, parang kapatid ko talaga ‘yan. Katabi ko. Kuwento nang kuwento, inaantok na ako. Ang daming sinasabi kasi makuwento talaga ‘yan. “Sabi ko, ‘G, matutulog na muna ako, sige na.’ Kaya ginano’n ko ‘yung kamay niya. ‘Tama na muna, matutulog na muna ako.’ Siguro stewardess ‘yung kumuha ng picture. Hindi

Gretchen Barretto and Atong Ang are seen on a ﬂight together in this viral photo that circulated Wednesday, October 24. Instagram: @gretchenbarretto ko tinatanggi ‘yun.” Ang also shrugged off photos of him holding hands with Gretchen as indications of chivalry. “Kung naglalakad, gentleman tayo, tatawid tayo, alangan naman hindi mo hawakan ang isang tao. Anak ko nga, lagi kong kaakbay, e,” he said. Being seen in public frequently with Gretchen, Ang added,

is nothing out of the ordinary since they’re business partners. Gretchen after all has investments in his cockfighting and casino ventures. “Ngayon kung ang tingin nila, kung sinasabi nila — kapareho ni Marjorie, na ang tingin din ni Nicole — girlfriend ko si Gretchen, conclusion lang nila ‘yon,” he said. (ABS-CBN News)

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t stands eight inches high, but a miniature shanty has become a big deal on social media thanks to its intricacy and execution. It took Lianne Tamares, a Fine Arts student at the University of the Philippines-Baguio, almost two weeks to create “Barong-barong,” a two-storey structure that—just like the real thing—is made up of a patchwork of materials. The details are well-observed: a rusty corrugated “iron” roof tops the house, while signs promoting brands are placed in prominent areas, including as a shade for a sari-sari store on the ground floor. A towel and shirts on

tiny hangers dry on a washing line on the second floor. Tamares also took the opportunity for some pointed commentary, blazing the words “Hindi terorista!” on one wall and sticking a defaced “poster” of Senator Cynthia Villar on another, alongside ads for tubero and pest control. A water drum and a tire on the sari-sari store’s awning complete the look. Tamares said that the house is a plate (project) for her materials class. “My take on the common architectures found in the slums of Imperial Manila,” she said in a post on social media. (GMA News)

Tacloban’s Price Mansion brings Immersive Van Gogh art back World War II memories exhibit to open in Manila

TACLOBAN CITY -- Lilian Price turned emo- tablish a family, and do business here. tional as she reminisced the pre-World He was considered as the King of Leyte War II years when their family lived at because he created a lot of jobs here,” the Price Mansion, a historic landmark Lilian recalled. Among the businesses he here that witnessed events that spanned established were transportation services, grocery, cinema, school, and a maternity over a century. She was just five years old when Amer- hospital. His hard-earned wealth allowed Walter ican General Douglas MacArthur stayed in their property during the campaign of to build the 12-room Price Mansion with the Allied Forces to free the Philippines one room for each of his 12 children. On the first floor, he provided a huge space from Japanese occupation. It was also used as a temporary seat of for the overnight stay of his employees. “He lived like a king but is best regovernment following the proclamation of the restoration of the country’s civil membered as hospitable, fun, loving, and generous. People of Tacloban just loved government. The 80-year-old woman described him,” Lilian said. When the Japanese invaded Leyte, MacArthur as tall and very nice, but the struggle of war was evident in his weath- Walter and thousands of other Americans were detained at the Manila Internered skin and wrinkles. A peak into the world famous digital art exhibit Van Gogh Alive, The American generset to open in Manila this month. Van Gogh Philippines website al was the commander of the United States Army Forces in the Far East and former Chief peak into the world fa- priced at P750 for adults and P450 of Staff of the US Army. mous digital art exhib- for children and students (up to “MacArthur chose to it Van Gogh Alive, set college), and are available for make our house as his to open in Manila this purchase through the official Van headquarter since this month. Van Gogh Philippines Gogh Alive Philippines website. was the sturdiest strucwebsite They will also be available onture in the city during MANILA -The world famous site starting on its opening day. World War II. I am digital art exhibit that brings VinThe goal of the exhibit, accordhappy that this propercent Van Gogh’s paintings to life, ing to creators Grande Exhibity has been preserved over the years,” Price projecting them onto walls accom- tions, is to immerse audiences not told the Philippine panied by an evocative classical only in the many timeless masterNews Agency (PNA) on music score, is coming to Manila pieces of Van Gogh through huge MACARTHUR’S HEADQUARTERS. The Price Mansion built by US army Friday. engineer Walter Scott Price in 1910 still stands along Justice this month. projections, light, and sound, but On October 20, 1944, Romualdez Street. The building was Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s “Van Gogh Alive,” dubbed the also to tell a part of the painter’s headquarters when he came to liberate the country from Japanese a Japanese bomb pen“most visited multi-sensory exhi- life by showing where he created occupation 75 years ago. (PNA photo by Sarwell Meniano) etrated the roof over bition experience,” is scheduled them. General MacArthur’s to open at the 4th level of One Expect a display of more than room. The hole caused by the bombed ment Camp inside the University of Santo Bonifacio High Street at Bonifacio 3,000 inspirational images transwas preserved and can still be seen today. Tomas (UST) campus. Global City, Taguig beginning Ocforming on every surface from He died of pneumonia early of 1945 After a few years, the College Assurtober 26. walls, columns, ceilings to even ance Plan (CAP) acquired the property at the age of 68 shortly after his release It will run until December 8. floors. and preserve its original architecture. from the UST prison camp. Gen. MacAr(ABS-CBN News) Tickets for the art exhibit are Today, the building is owned by the Ro- thur orchestrated the liberation of prisoners of war. Walter was buried in this mualdez family. Last week week, the mansion on Jus- city. His wife, Simeona died in 1973 at the tice Romualdez Street has been opened to age of 100. “When MacArthur the public with an exhibit of World War II the Battle of Leyte Gulf the largest naval Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s bedroom at Price Mansion. landed in Leyte, one photos and war memorabilia. battle in the Pacific, and the largest naval (PNA photo by Sarwell Meniano) Walter Scott Price, a native of Philadel- of the first few people battle in recorded history. phia, Pennsylvania built the property in he looked for was the The battle spanned 100,000 square 1910. At the age of 21, he was one of the 12 US army engineers miles of sea; and was fought for three 12 US army engineer assigned in the Phil- sent to the Philipdays, from Oct. 23 to 25, 1944, during the ippines at the onset of the Spanish-Amer- pines, including my invasion of Leyte by the Allied forces. ican War to help rebuild war-torn com- grandfather,” Lilian The battle signaled the fulfillment of recalled. munities. Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s famous words, On October 20, He married Simeona Custodio Kalin“I shall return,” after he left the country gag, a native of Cavite, whose family mi- Leyte Island will and escaped to Australia to muster supthe grated to Leyte after the Spanish-Ameri- commemorate port from the Allied forces in the quest 75th Leyte Gulf Landcan War. to liberate the Philippines from Japanese remembering “He decided to stay in Tacloban, es- ings, forces’ occupation. (PNA)

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How to Choose Table Linens

able linens are a great way to set the tone for a meal. Table linens include tablecloths, place mats, napkins, and runners. They may be used for formal occasions, to elevate a holiday display, or to protect a table during everyday use, and they can be made from diﬀerent fabrics and are available in a variety of sizes and colors. Choose table linens that match the décor of your house or that coordinate with the event you are celebrating.

Measure for Size

1. Measure your table. Use a tape measure to determine the length and width of your table (or the diameter if you have a round table), as well as the height. Write down the measurements so you can take them with you when you shop for linens. 2. Decide on the drop of your tablecloth. This is how far you want the linen to fall from the edge of your table. For casual dining, the recommended drop is about 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23 cm), while 15 to 18 inches (38 to 46 cm) is appropriate for a formal occasion. If you are decorating a buffet table, it’s best to have floor-length drop. 3. Determine the size of your tablecloth. To make sure you have the right size tablecloth, use the measurements of your table, then multiply the desired drop by 2 and add it to the appropriate measurement. 4. Choose a tablecloth and placemats for an informal dinner. A family setting doesn’t require as elaborate a selection of table linens, but a few touches can make the whole meal seem more pulled together. 5. Go all the way for weddings or formal parties. When hosting a special occasion, you should include a tablecloth, linen napkins, placemats, table runners, and possibly even chair covers. 6. Select napkin sizes based on your event. Dinner napkins are traditionally 24 inches (61 cm), lunch napkins are 14 to 16 inches (36 to 41 cm), and cocktail napkins are 6 inches (15 cm).

Select the Material

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1. Decide if you want a formal table or an informal table. The formality of your table linens will depend on whether you are planning a special event or if your table linens are for every day. 2. Choose linen or cotton for everyday use. These fabrics are soft, durable, and easy to care for. They are also usually more affordable than some of the more luxurious fabrics. 3. Avoid synthetic fabrics. Blends like polyester and vinyl are less expensive, but they are also less durable and are not as soft as linen and cotton. A vinyl tablecloth, for instance, is easy to clean, but it looks very cheap. It might be appropriate for a backyard barbecue, but it is not a good choice for a more formal occasion. 4. Choose luxe fabrics for formal occasions. Popular options for upscale events include damask, organza, silk, satin, or taffeta. While you will probably pay more

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1. Gather paint samples and fabric swatches. Matching your table linens to the décor of the room helps create a tasteful, unified appearance. Get a paint sample from your walls and swatches from your furniture so you can match the colors and patterns appropriately while you shop. 2. Match linens to tablecloth for formal events. When you are arranging place settings for a formal occasion, the napkins and other linens should coordinate with the tablecloth, either in the same color or a complimentary contrasting hue. Patterns should be subtle and should not draw attention away from the tableware. 3. Mix and match colors and patterns for informal tables. Experiment with different china styles, colorful napkins, and fun patterns to make a family dinner table feel more warm and inviting. 4. Go with a simple texture for informal dinners. The rough texture of natural linen or a buttery natural cotton can help create a relaxed, casual feel at a family table. They also coordinate with dishes popular in a family setting, such as stoneware, pewter, and pottery. 5. Choose a luxurious texture for formal dinners. Texture can create visual interest, even if you choose a solid color for all of your linens. Although smooth textures are typically preferred for formal occasions, an intricate damask may also be appropriate. 6. Shop around. As with any purchase, it’s important to consider several different options before you decide on the one that’s right for you. Take your table measurements, paint samples, and fabric swatches with you, and consider visiting more than one store before you purchase anything. Ask the sales associates about the quality of the options available, and compare different fabrics, brands, and colors before making your final decision.

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new study has looked at whether or not sleeping with your canine pet is a good idea, and under what circumstances it should be allowed. New research suggests that dogs can be good night-time companions, just as long as they sleep in their own beds. Approximately 44 percent of North American households own a dog, according to data available to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Roughly, this equates to 78 million pet dogs in the United States. The benefits - especially the psychological ones - of owning a dog are well documented. For this reason, dogs are often used for therapy, since interacting with these lovable canines can alleviate stress and anxiety. Therapy dogs can also bring a renewed sense of independence and self-sufficiency to their owners. For many, canine friends are more than just pets: they become valued family members in their own right. But just how physically close should we be to our dogs? Dr. Lois Krahn, alongside other colleagues from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, have looked at a practice appreciated by many but whose benefits are also often questioned: sleeping with one’s dog. “Most people assume having pets in the bedroom is a disruption,” Dr. Krahn explains, adding that despite this, she and her team “found that many people actually find comfort and a sense of security from sleeping with their pets.” The researchers’ findings were published in this month’s

issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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In the study, the researchers worked with 40 dog-owning adults who were healthy and had not been diagnosed with any sleep disorders. None of the dogs involved in the study were younger than 6 months old. The study was conducted over 5 months, between August and December 2015. Sleep practices and quality were recorded for each human and canine participant for 7 nights. For that purpose, both the dog owners and their pets wore activity-tracking devices called accelerometers. The team’s findings were twofold. Firstly, they confirmed that people whose dogs sleep in the same bedroom as them at night tend to benefit from good sleep quality. But the second finding indicated that people who allow their dogs under their bedcovers tend to have poorer-quality sleep. In short: do let your dog sleep in your bedroom, but not in your bed. “The relationship between people and their pets has changed over time, which is likely why many people in fact do sleep with their pets in the bedroom,” Dr. Krahn says. She explains that the busy lifestyles of U.S. individuals may not allow them to spend as much time with their pets as they would like to, so night-time often becomes an opportunity for them to seek comfort and cuddles from their furry family members. Due to the results of her and her colleagues’ study, dog owners will now be able to enjoy their pets’ company at night without fearing discomfort - just as long as some boundaries are set, of course. “Today, many pet owners are away from their pets for much of the day, so they want to maximize their time with them when they are home. Having them in the bedroom at night is an easy way to do that. And, now, pet owners can find comfort knowing it won’t negatively impact their sleep,” said Dr. Lois Krahn. (medicalnewstoday.com)

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HALLOWEEN is the time when our imaginations are let loose and our creativity tested. Most of us are tr ying to get new ideas about law n dec or at ion a nd even Halloween Party Food. When it comes to food, we have a lot of options to choose from. Do you got halloween party food ideas for this year? Desserts are usually the best ones to start with. For this reason, we w ill be focusing on this course of the meal. I can’t imagine Ha l lowe en w it hout sweet pa r t y foods served. So, let us do our best to make our Ha lloween Pa rt y enjoyable by serving eye catching and good t a st i ng Ha l lowe en Party Food.

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Experts note rise in number of unhealthy kids in PH MANILA -- Health experts recently reported that more Filipino children are not growing up healthily due to poor diet, inadequate nutrition, and defective food systems. During a media forum in Makati City, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) cited that one out of three Filipino children under five years old is stunted - they are too short for their age - while 7 percent of them are too thin for their height. The organization also reported that a tenth of Filipino adolescents is overweight. UNICEF Philippines representative Oyun Dendevnorov said apart from being stunted and overweight, Filipino children and adolescents have increased vulnerability to diseases due to poor health-seeking behavior, incomplete immunization, poor hygiene and care practices, and inadequate diet. “The undernutrition facts in the Philippines are disturbing. One in three 12 to 23-month-old children suffers from anemia while one in three children is irreversibly stunted by the age of two. On the other hand, one in 10 adolescents is obese from wrong eating habits,” Dendevnorov added. UNICEF nutrition specialist Dr. Rene Galera, meanwhile, reported that one in two children suffers from hidden hunger due to deficiencies in vitamins and essential nutrients. “This heavy toll is made all the more insidious by the fact that hidden hunger is rarely noticed until it is too late to do anything. And, the numbers of women and children and women affected by various forms of hidden hunger are striking as UNICEF estimates that at least 340 million chil-

dren are under five suffer from micronutrient deficiencies,” Galera added. Department of Health Disease Prevention and Control Bureau officer-in-charge Dr. Anthony Calibo said undernutrition among children and adolescents could be a challenge because they have easy access to processed and sugary food, especially in schools. “As children, they don’t know what food to ask, but depend on adults and their caregivers to know what food they need to grow healthily and avoid preventable, non-communicable diseases in the future such as diabetes and hypertension,” Calibo said. “Driving food suppliers to do the right thing for children, building healthy food environments, mobilizing supportive systems to scale up nutrition results, and collection and use of quality data and evidence to regularly track progress are a few of the ways by which we can prioritize children’s nutrition,” he said. National Nutrition Council executive director Dr. Azucena Dayanghirang said the national government, through the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022, is “exerting all its efforts” to address malnutrition among children. “One of the strategic thrusts of the PPAN 20172022 is the focus on the first 1,000 days of life, which refers to the period of pregnancy up to the first two years of the child, wherein key health, nutrition, early education, and related services should be delivered to ensure optimum physical and mental development of a child,” Dayanghirang said. (PNA)

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS (Educating the public on health care is my passion. Hence, I try all forms and means to let them know and understand the whats, whys, and wherefores of my subject. Even if I sound repetitive, I believe I achieve my goal.)

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Many Medicare members who remain employed have health coverage provided through their employer or union. If such coverage is deemed “creditable”, it is prudent to postpone payment of Part B premium until such time you lose employer/union coverage. If your employer/union plan premium is “too much”, it may be advisable to consider other options. Many apply for EXTRA HELP. If they qualify, they get help with prescription payment under the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) program. Some Medicare members are MediCal (Medicaid) beneficiaries as well. Many enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan to avail of “medical emergency coverage” outside the US, free gym membership, free/discounted dental and vision services, and free “OTC” items periodically, etc. If you need help, please call me at 323535-7373 or e-mail at: leo.balita@gmail.com. About the author: LEO MONSALUD is a health advocate who holds CA license # 0G55218 as well as Non-Resident licenses for Nevada and Michigan. He studied for MBA and Law at the University of the Philippines. He used to work for United Laboratories, Inc. where his last position held was vice-president in charge of a division as general manager.

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Go Back In Time In Taal Here is a fresh, new way to experience the beauty of Taal’s heritage town

ust two hours away from Manila is the heritage town of Taal in the province of Batangas. Famous for its old structures and ancestral houses, the town is a perfect destination for those who want to temporarily escape the bustling metropolis. When you think of visiting historical landmarks in Taal, one usually opt to commute by riding a provincial bus or driving for three hours. Now, there is another convenient and delightful option that gives tourists When driving to Batangas, you can go south via South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), pass through the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway, and take the Lipa exit to get to Taal. Most of the heritage sites in Taal are approximately 15 to 20 minutes, even through the occasional traffic.

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With travel time spent on the road reduced from three hours to two, pilgrims can easily explore the heritage churches of Taal such as the Basilica de St. Martin de Tours, touted as the largest church in Southeast Asia, standing 88.6 meters long and 48 meters wide. Among vintage lovers, the secret is out about this church dedicated to the patron saint of horses and interracial harmony. Arich Onal, a member of the Taal Municipal Tourism Office, told us that parish priest Msgr. Fred Madlangbayan has recently explored the church and unearthed items such as silver goblets and golden cups. Upon studying, Madlangbayan found that the treasures date all the way back to year 1755. They are now displayed in the church for appreciation and general education of the public. Designed by Spanish architect Luciano Oliver, one of the artists behind the conceptualization of San Agustin Church, the chapel boasts of grand adobe interiors and intricate mosaic floors. Tombs and crypts of prominent members of society during the Spanish colonial period can also be found here. Town tale also says that the tomb nearest to the altar is the one who contributed the most to the church.

Devotees donate dresses that can be worn by the image of Mama Mary

Taal Basilica’s shrine

Perched on an elevated patch of land in the heart of the town, the cathedral dominates the Taal landscape and can be seen even in some portions of the municipal of Lemery. For P50, you can go up to the Basilica’s bell tower and admire the breathtaking panoramic views of the town from a bird’s-eye view. Nearby is the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay, which draws hordes of pilgrims to venerate the 17th-century image of Virgin Mary, which was said to mysteriously disappear and reappear. The image, according to local legends, was found by a fisherman named Juan Maningcad, in 1603, in the Pansipit River in Barrio Caysasay, Taal. It was a barrio filled with silvery kingfishers, known in Filipino as “casay-casay.” Spaniards pronounced it as “caysasay.” Caysasay chapel was originally built by the Chinese in 1611, near the spot where the image was founded in 1603. It was followed by the restoration done by former Taal minister Fr. Alonso Rodriguez in 1639. One of its striking features is its facade—the interior is highly ornamented, and is exquisitely made with coral stones, making it stand out from other Baroquestyle churches in the country. Not only will the chapel make you feel tranquility, but it also transports you back in time and provides a glimpse of the Catholic faith’s beginnings and its role in the spiritual and cultural development of Batangas. A 10-minute short walk from the church will take you to the ruined Twin Wishing Wells of Santa Lucia, a site reputed to have miraculous healing powers. The 11-feet-deep well on the lefthand side is believed to have powers to heal head and neck illnesses, while the six-feet-deep well on the righthand side is for those who wish to have their body ailments treated. They say, it works depending on your faith. Many of us drank the water from the well and it was surprisingly tasteless and refreshing.

Water from the miraculous well

It is said that thousands of people from all walks of life have traveled long distances to visit the well and drink the crystal-clear water. Every now and then, numerous faith goers return to the site to offer flowers, rosaries, and donate dresses to the saint as a sign of their fulfilled petitions.

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Caysasay Church’s coral-hewn shrine

Tao Po salad

A visit to the Grand Lady of Batangas will not be complete without tasting its heirloom dishes and delicacies. One of Taal’s earliest bahay na bato, the Goco Ancestral House located at Calle H. del Castillo, was formerly the residence of former Ambassador Raul Goco and his father Juan Cabrera Goco, the treasurer of the Katipunan. Goco Ancestral House is likewise a museum of Spanish colonial antiquities. The house itself is a 142-year-old structure, replete with ornate chairs, dark wooden panelings, and latticed capiz windows. The traditional house was restored in 1999, and was declared a National Heritage House in 2001. It is currently taken care of by Juan Goco’s great grandson Pio Goco, who worked in the US for years before returning to the country and re-opening the ancestral house. Now, there is another convenient and delightful option that gives tourists a view of Taal from another perspective. Aside from touring guests around Taal, Pio offers lunch or dinner by appointment. At Goco’s, each meal starts with a complimentary turmeric and calamansi juice. They recommend pairing it with panutsa, a dessert composed of caramelized peanuts embedded in discs of hardened brown sugar and topped with sea salt to balance the sweetness.

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Gravestones can be found inside the Taal Basilica

Keeping true to homegrown traditions, Goco Ancestral House serves a mouthwatering array of Taaleño savory dishes including adobo sa dilaw, a chicken dish braised in vinegar and turmeric. The use of turmeric, in place of soy sauce, gives off a robust color and a distinct rich flavor. Another must-try is the Tao Po salad, an assortment of tomatoes, avocados, and onions. Like their preference for the yellowish adobo, the Taal version of tapa is different, too, being made of pork instead of beef. Served as thick chunks of pork, the tapa has the right balance of spices, making it truly delectable. Another staple dish in the town is sinaing na tulingan, skipjack tuna braised together with sun-dried tamarind and pork fat for six to eight hours. The dish, according to Pio, should be carefully cooked since the tail of tulingan is highly poisonous, but most Taaleños know how to cook it by heart, and in the right way—true-blue ala eh style. To cap off the meal, guests can try the restaurant’s homemade suman tablea. Here, you can pour a large amount of tablea chocolate sauce over your sticky rice dessert, while enjoying the house’s rendition of Barako coffee. Pio said the best way is to have the Barako in black, no sugar. And before the first sip, one should take a deep whiff and enjoy its aroma. The leftover chocolate from the suman, he said, is best mixed with the Barako, turning it into a mocaccino. It is interesting to view Taal from another viewpoint. Besides museums, churches, and heritage houses, the route to Taal Heritage Town via STAR Tollway adds another reason to visit this southern province. STAR Tollway, which starts at the intersection of Maharlika Highway and the South Luzon Expressway in Sto Tomas, Batangas and runs south to Batangas City, reduces the travel time to two hours. San Miguel Corporation completed the new STAR Tollway bridge in 2017 after the old one was damaged due to the onslaught of Typhoon Nina. (lifestyle.mb.com.ph)

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spired by a helicopter used during the Vietnam war called “Jolly Green Giant,” which the Tan family spotted during an exhibit in Clark, while “bee” was suggested by Tan Caktiong’s wife Grace. Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck were inspirations for the group’s mascot, Tan Mantiong earlier shared in an interview with CNBC. The country’s largest food operator has since introduced different versions of its logo including “flying bee” and a “standing bee.”

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Versions of Jollibee’s standing bee logos. Photo: Ernesto Tan Mantiong

MANILA -- Instead of chickening out, Jollibee offered fried chicken and focused on a delicious menu, its CEO said, recalling how the firm took on McDonald’s to become the Philippines’ largest fast food operator. When McDonald’s entered the Philippines at the start of the 1980s, Jollibee only had 12 stores. The young chain’s founder, Tony Tan Caktiong, hired a foreign consultant to map out a strategy, said the current CEO, Ernesto Tan Mantiong. At that time, Jollibee stores were behind in look, equipment, systems and process, except in one area: taste, Tan Mantiong told a recent dinner roundtable with businessmen in Manila. “Instead of chickening out, we served Chicken Joy,” Tan Mantiong said, referring to Jollibee fried chicken, which it eventually exported to its foreign outlets. “We were warned that when McDonald’s entered the country, it tended to wipe out local competitors. We were told to just give it up and do other businesses and not to confront the global giant,” he said. “So Tony sought the help of a foreign consultant, who was an expert in corporate strategy.”

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Before setting up Jollibee, Tan Caktiong and his then girlfriend, Grace, set up 2 ice cream parlors, one in Cubao and another in Quiapo from a seed capital of P350,000. “Since they plan on getting married, they applied for a franchise for their livelihood,” Tan Mantiong said. After a few months of operations, Tan Caktiong and his brothers found out that consumers craved hot meals and burgers, which eventually replaced the ice cream-

heavy menu, Tan Mantiong said. “Since we were now selling primarily hot meals and burgers, we thought it would be good to change the name of our stores,” he said.

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Naming the business was a long process, Tan Mantiong said. The word “Jolli” was inThe ice cream parlor business evolved into a burger joint a few months after the branched opened in 1975. Photo: Ernesto Tan Mantiong

Jollibee reached its first 1000th store milestone in 2017. Today it has over 1,400 stores in 16 countries, Tan Mantiong said. The Jollibee group has 6 brands in the Philippines and over 3,420 stores, he said. Globally, the company has a total of 15 brands and over 5,800 stores in 35 countries, he said. Jollibee acquired US-based burger chain Smashburger as well as the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf brand. It has invested in Mexican-American Tortas Fronteras, and has franchise interests in other global brands such as Panda Express, Dunkin Donuts and Pho24. “It is heartening to know that to this day, the Philippines is the only country in the whole world where a local company beat the global leader in its own game,” Tan Mantiong said. “I’ve learned that it is important to always dream big with passion and commitment. Even when we started out, we dream big and even though many thought it was crazy. And it was that crazy dream that brought us to where we are now,” he said. Even after 40 years, founder Tan Caktiong still has his eyes on potential acquisitions or brands with “great tasting food” and a scalable model, his brother and successor said. Looking back, with a shoebox of letters from his wife Susan to remind him of past challenges, Tan Mantiong said the company he helped build “had come a long way.” “There will be many more challenges along the way, but I truly believe that the best is yet to come,” he said. (ABS-CBN News)

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2 cities, 22 towns, 2 provinces named after ex-PH presidents MANILA -- As Quezon City, the erstwhile Philippine capital marked its 80th founding anniversary last Saturday, we take a look at the country’s national and regional maps to find out how many places nationwide--provinces, cities, towns--have been named in honor of past Filipino presidents. The random search has shown that at least two of the present 145 cities, 22 towns out of a total of 1,489 and two of the 81 provinces as of 2016 have been named in honor of seven former presidents--Emilio F. Aguinaldo (1898-1901), Manuel L. Quezon (1935-1944), Jose P. Laurel (1943-1945), Manuel A. Roxas (1946-1948), Elpidio R. Quirino (1948-1953), Ramon F. Magsaysay (1953-1957), and Ferdinand E. Marcos (19651986). A glance at the map of the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila shows that among its 16 cities and one town, only one-Quezon City--has been named after the late Commonwealth President Quezon. A similar scan of the 16 other regions reveals that just one other region--Region 6 (Western Visayas)-has Roxas City in Capiz province named after President Roxas. Two of the country’s 81 provinces at present--Quezon in Region 4-A (Calabarzon) and Quirino in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley)--have been named in honor of Presidents Quezon and Quirino, respectively. Calabarzon stands for the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon while Cagayan Valley consists of the five provinces of

Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino. Based on the 2015 Manila Bulletin Yearbook published on Feb. 2, 2015, in observance of that publication’s “115th Years of Service to the Nation,” a total of 22 towns in 18 provinces have been created in honor of seven deceased former presidents. There are two towns named after President Aguinaldo. These are located in the provinces

of Cavite of the Calabarzon region and Ifugao in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). There are six towns named after President Quezon in the provinces of Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya (Cagayan Valley), Nueva Ecija (Central Luzon or Region 3), Quezon (Region 4-A), Palawan (4-B or Mimaropa), and Bukidnon (Region 10 or Northern Mindanao). One municipality in Batangas (Region 4-A)

has been Laurel after President Laurel. President Roxas has been honored with four towns--one each in Isabela (Region 2), Oriental Mindoro and Palawan (Region 4-B), and North Cotabato (Region 12). There are three towns named after President Quirino in the provinces of Ilocos Sur (his home province in Region 1), Isabela (Region 2), and Sultan Kudarat (Region 12). President Magsaysay has five towns named after him. These are in Occidental Mindoro and Palawan (Region 4-B), Lanao del Norte and Misamis Oriental (Region 10), and Davao del Sur (Region 11). One town in Ilocos Norte, the home province of President Marcos in Region 1, has been named in his honor. Four other dead former presidents--Sergio S. Osmena Sr. (1944-1946), Carlos P. Garcia (1957-1961), Diosdado P. Macapagal (1961-1965), and Corazon C. Aquino (19861992) — have yet to be honored with a town, city or province named after them. Four living former Philippine presidents--Fidel V. Ramos (1992-1998), Joseph E. Estrada (1998-2001), Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2001-2010), and Benigno S. Aquino III (2010-2016) — also have no places named after them. This is in view of the existing policy of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines that no town, city, place or structure can be named after a living person. The country’s current chief executive, its 16th since 1898, is President Rodrigo R, Duterte who will govern until June 30, 2022. (PNA)

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he Office of Transport Security has eased the restrictions on hand-carried items and allowed air passengers to bring folded umbrellas onboard airplanes, but not cane umbrellas. Cane umbrellas remain prohibited as a carry-on item but may be brought into the aircraft as part of checked-in luggage. “It was considered as part of the prohibited items list due to its sharp and pointed components,” Kim Alyssa Marquez, officer-in-charge of the OTS Public Affairs Division, told GMA News Online on Monday. The decision to prohibit cane umbrellas was due to the 1995 Sarin gas attack that killed several people in the Tokyo Metro, Marquez noted. “If you … remember the Sarin Gas attack in the Tokyo subway in 1995, it was a sharpened umbrella tip which was used to puncture a plastic bag containing the poisonous Sarin gas killing at least 12 people

and injuring thousands more,” she said. “So ito po ‘yung ating mga measures na ginawa to prevent ‘yung similar terroristic acts,” Marquez noted. Japan executed in July 2018 the former leader of a doomsday cult and six other members of the group that carried out a sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995, killing 13 people and shattering the country’s myth of public safety. In December 2018, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning to travelers that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) lacked aviation security measures. The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has since provided the Philippines with Aviation Security advisors to help develop and implement corrective measures. The US DHS in August rescinded the public notice it issued, citing “significant improvements” made by the Philippines.

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