the fil-am courier • october 16-31, 2016

• THE FIL-AM COURIER • OCTOBER 16-31, 2016

OAHUOCTOBER 29, 2016Bulacan Circle & Associates of HawaiiRe-affirmation of Officers and Directors& Annual Scholarship Fundraising.FilCom Center, 94-428 Mokuola Street,Waipahu. 6:00 PM; Cost: $55.00; ALSOLet’s Celebrate Mardi Gras with the 2nd

Annual Line Dance Contest (minimum 5dancers per group) & Costume Contest.Contact Persons: Beth Simon 271-0120,Melga Gendrano 383-7986, AngelDytioco 625-9370

OCTOBER 30, 2016Miss Teen Hawaii Filipina ScholarshipPageant. Presented by the UnitedFilipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) PacificBeach Hotel Grand Ballroom. 6:30 PM;Contact Persons: Maria Etrata 392-2962, Zhoydell Magaoay 478-9802,Leo Gozar 630-6268

OCTOBER 30, 2016“Who Are You Tonight?” Halloween andMasquerade Ball Fundraising eventpresented by the Philippine NursesAssociation of Hawaii (PNAH) RumoursNightclub, Ala Moana Hotel. 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Contact Persons: TinaSalvador 426-6183, Ramon Sumibcay489-7148, Erlinda Ferrer 721-1501

OCTOBER 22, 2016La Union Circle of Hawaii presents Miss& Mrs. La Union Hawaii USA 2016. AlaMoana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom. 5:30PM; Coronation with Dinner. Cost$65.00. Contact Persons: BaybeeHufana Ablan 753-5616 Laurie AnnTadina 358-0474; Conrad Valdriz 953-8888; Ben Pulido 421-9747; LolitaDomingo 295-1387

OCTOBER 22, 2016United Filipino Council Of Hawaii(UFCH) Progress Awards & Re-Affirmation Ceremonies Pacific BeachHotel Grand Ballroom. 6:30 PM; ContactPersons: Zhoydell Magaoay 478-9802,Maria Etrata 392-2962, Leo Gozar 630-6268

OCTOBER 28, 2016Ryan Cayabyab and the RyanCayabyab Singers presented by theHonolulu Broadway Babies. 7:30 PM;JETH JOSHUA EARL TanjuakioHegwood Continuing Education andPerforming Arts School. For moreinformation contact:[email protected]

STATEWIDECOMMUNITY CALENDAR

Compiled by AMELIA CASAMINA CABATU

OCTOBER 30, 2016FAMES 12TH Annual Scholarship andFundraising Gala RecognizingDistinguished Business Mentor AwardHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach ResortMakai Ballroom, Registration 4:30 PMDinner, Entertainment, Silent Auction,Dancing Admission $100.00 (50% TaxDeductible) a 501 (c)3 Non-ProfitOrganization Evening Attire ContactPersons Joni 781-5905 Jeanice 741-6125 or [email protected]

NOVEMBER 6, 2016Fil-Am Courier Community Hour onKNDI 1270 AM Radio. 3:30 PM – 5:30PM. Log on to www.kndi.com and/orwww.filamcourier.com and Social MediaFB Page Fil-Am Courier with your hostAmelia Casamina Cabatu, for more infocall Amelia at (808) 282-2033

NOVEMBER 9, 2016Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii(FCCH) Board and MembershipMeeting Dave & Busters. 5:30 PM – 9:00PM; Dinner cost $25 and will be servedin a private room on the 2nd floor. ContactPersons: Bernadette Fajardo 342-8090,Brandon Dela Cruz www.fil ipinochamber.org/events

Amelia Casamina Cabatu is a community leader and afami l i a r face , o f ten hos t ing commun i ty even ts andcelebrations. She is a veteran radio announcer and hoststhe “FIL-AM COURIER COMMUNITY HOUR” on 1270KNDI Radio every 1st Sunday of the month. In additionto other aff i l iat ions, Amelia is the former Chair of thePhilippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii.She owns and operates an adult daycare business and ishappily married to Arnold Cabatu. They live in Salt Lakeand are blessed with one daughter, Armay. Please sendyour event information to [email protected] or callher at (808) 282-2033.

NOVEMBER 11, 2016Samahang Ilocano (CIASI) Gala Nightand Ballroom Dance Competition DoleCannery Pomaikai Grand Ballroom. 735Iwilei Rd, Honolulu, HI. 6:00 PM – 11:00PM; Cost: $65.00 For more informationand contestant registration call theseContact Persons: Joe Quibuyen 256-6399, Pike Velasco 554-9646, TriniSanga 393-1970

NOVEMBER 12, 2016Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii(FCCH) Business Workshop for Newand Existing Business Owners. Dave &Buster’s. 8:30 AM-12:30 PM; Breakfastincluded. Cost $40.00 for FCCHmembers $50.00 for non-members.Multiple attendees is discounted ContactPersons: Bernadette Fajardo 342-8090,Marivic Dar 342-8879, Brandon DelaCruz 389-0517, Stephen Callo 351-0972

NOVEMBER 18, 2016Kalayaan Philippines HawaiiInternational presents The Search forLittle Miss, Junior Miss Teen, Miss Teen,Mrs., Ms. Hawaii Pacific USA 2016 &Mrs.& Ms. Philippines HawaiiInternational 2016 & Presentation of 3Gawad Parangal 2016 Pacific BeachHotel Grand Ballroom. Dinner: 6:45 PM;Show: 7:30 PM; Cost: $65.00; ContactPersons: Ben Pulido 421-9747, RichardBorromeo 457-8265, Pike Velasco 554-9646, Lynne Gutierez 728-1770

NOVEMBER 19, 2016NAMI, INC. Nursing Advocates &Mentors, Inc. 15th Anniversary Gala andAppreciation of RN Review ClassVolunteer Lecturers & Recognition ofNew RN’s and Review Graduates. 6:00PM; Banyan Tree Show room, HaleKoa Hotel. Contact Persons: BeaRamos-Razon 808 778-6291, JunObaldo 808 277-7495, Bong Curameng808 383-0135

NOVEMBER 19, 2016Filipino Business Women Association(FBWA) celebrates its 33rd AnnualKimona Ball and FBWA BusinessWomen of the Year Award Presentation.Hawaii Price Hotel. 6:00 PM; ContactPersons: President- Nancy Walch 778-3832, Kimona Ball Chairwoman ArmiOliver Farinas 221-0667, Co-Chair ElsaTalavera 358-8964

NOVEMBER 20, 2016The International Filipino-AmericanAsian Cultural Association of Hawaii willbe celebrating their 5th Year Anniversaryand Coronation Ball & Reaffirmation ofNew Officers at the Pacific Beach HotelGrand Ballroom from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Contact Persons are PresidentWilma Ibay (221-2407), and membersLinda Jakosalem (679-9511), BeckySchmidt (291-4579)

NOVEMBER 29, 2016Finding Our Heroes - B. GeneralFrancisco Licuanan Jr. Memorial

Collection, Philippines Guerrilla FilesFrom the U.S. National Archives, MootCourtroom William S. Richardson Schoolof Law. 2515 Dole St.; 11:45 AM – 1:15PM; Project Management by thePhilippine Veterans Affairs Office, FilipinoWar Veterans Foundation, GeoEstateDevelopment Corporation ContactPerson: Rose Churma email:[email protected]

DECEMBER 3, 2016Candonians Of Hawaii Installation &Christmas Party Dole Cannery PomaikaiGrand Ballroom 735 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu,HI. 6:00 PM-11:00 PM; Cost: $60.00Contact Persons: Grace Go 389-1989,Pam Pacquing 498-3098, BernadetteFajardo 342-8090

DECEMBER 4, 2016Fil-Am Courier Community Hour onKNDI 1270 AM Radio. 3:30 PM – 5:30PM; Log on to www.kndi.com and/orwww.filamcourier.com and Social MediaFB Page Fil-Am Courier with your hostAmelia Casamina Cabatu, for more infocall Amelia at (808) 282-2033

DECEMBER 4, 2016Pasko sa Filcom brought to you by theFil-Com Center 94-428 Mokuola St.Waipahu HI. 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM;Contact Person: Arceli Rebollido 680-0451 or website http://www.filcom.org

DECEMBER 16, 2016Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii(FCCH) Annual Christmas Celebration.6:00 PM; Pagoda Floating Restaurant.1525 Rycroft St. Honolulu HI. ContactPerson: Vanessa Kop 256-0370,Bernadette Fajardo 342-809

DECEMBER 17, 2016Toys 4 Tots Fundraising, ZumbathonCharity Event, Hawaii Yacht Club 1739C Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI. 4:00PM- 6:00 PM; Christmas in Paradise,Vendors are Welcome. Contact Person:Rosemarie Mendoza, FB message heron her FB Timeline.

DECEMBER 20, 20162nd Sakada Day Celebration & the 110th

Year Anniversary of the 1st Arrival ofSakadas to Hawaii FilCom Center inWaipahu. 6:30 PM; Presented byPhilippine Consulate General incoordination with the many leadingFilipino Community Organizationsheaded by the Oahu Filipino CommunityCouncil (OFCC) Contact Persons: LeoGozar 630-6268, Zhoydell Magaoay478-9802, Mae Mizuno 741-4503,Amelia CasaminaCabatu 282-2033

OCTOBER 25, 2016Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce ofHawaii 4th Quarterly Dinner Fall FamilyFestival at the Kauai War MemorialConvention Hall 4191 Hardy StreetLihue, Kauai. 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM. Ticketsavailable www.kauaifilipinochamber.org

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PUBLISHERMary Llanos Cordero

MANAGING EDITORBennette Espineli Misalucha

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

By RADIANT CORDERO

Efficient multitasking orcomplementary tasking permitsyou to do two or even more thingsat once, but, they must be inten-tionally complementary, not com-petitive.

You choose two tasks that donot require the same type of en-ergy of focus.

Now, how do we do that?Ask yourself these questions:

1) Can tasks be done in thesame vicinity? While some-thing is baking in the oven,you can make sandwichesfor tomorrow’s lunch.

2) Can two things be going si-multaneously, safely? Thedishwasher or washing ma-chine or dryer can be goingon while I work on an article.This is paring an automatedtask with a mindful one (writ-ing this article is not the au-tomated one, promise!)

3) Could I mix a mindless taskwith interaction with a per-son?I do this more than I wouldlike to admit… While I talk toa coworker, I am usually or-ganizing my desk, lookingover my planner, or lookingat the office’s calendar toensure it is all in order. Thisis better than sending out an

readers are great at rememberingwhat I write -- also, I may get introuble for saying the next fewthings, but, hey: #RELATABLE.

At work is where I feel that Imultitask to the fullest, a.k.a.Multitask Level 1,000,000!

For example (because I wouldrather call myself out than anyoneelse): At work, I find myself doingthe following:

- Putting my face on(makeup), talking on thephone, typing the conversa-tion for reference afterward,and eating breakfast whilethe other person speaks.

- Looking at my work phoneduring a casual meeting tocheck on emails I am miss-ing while at a meeting, edit-ing letters, or making deci-sions, all the while record-ing/taking notes on themeeting.

- Typing out an email and re-warding myself with a roundof Trivia Crack on myphone, sending out anotheremail or taking a call, thenrewarding myself with an-other round of Trivia Crack -- all the while, writing in myplanner the ever-growingTo-Do List.

As an experienced multitasker(or so I would like to think - not thatit is always successful), the nega-tive connotation multitasking nor-mally receives annoys me.

There is another way to lookat it. We can divide that connota-tion up by saying, there is

1) Ineffective multitasking,which is where we are notbeing fully present in themoment with the task wewant to complete.or

2) Efficient multitasking, whichcan be complementarytasking.

Multitasking has a badreputation.As two phrases :

“A person who is interruptedwhile performing a task takes 50%more time to complete it and makes50% more errors.” -- David Brooks

“When you think you aremultitasking, what you’re really do-ing is ‘switchtasking’ -- switchingback and forth rapidly between twoor more tasks.”

Essentially, what they are say-ing, is that it is not entirely the bestthing to do, because, you reallycan’t concentrate on more than onething at a time.

I fully agree that multitaskinghas its downsides, but, our bodiesdo multiple things at a time. Take asecond to think about that with mehere:

At home:- We pick out our clothes

while we brush our teeth orstart to heat the water in theshower, however, as we arefocused on pairing ourclothes together, we essen-tially stop brushing our teethor ignore the water beingwasted every second as wetry to look for the best attire.

- We are working on our com-puter (perhaps writing thisexact article) and there’s arelative speaking to you, ora show you’re binge-watch-ing on Netflix playing…More often than not, you’regoing to have to a) ask theperson you’re speaking with,“What did you say,” or b) re-wind the show five minutesback to catch the action youmissed from typing, or c)have to get your thoughts inorder for the work you’re do-ing on the computer whilethere’s downtime in yourconversation or a slowscene on the TV.

We multitask at meals, whilewe shop, and even when we driveas we look at the GPS to get to ourdestination.

Heck, we do it everywhere!

I normally wouldn’t want to talkabout myself here because our

EffectiveMultitasking-- Sort of

Assistant Editor caught multitasking: reading, doing work on a computer, ready to jump into some ono grindz.

email that can be sloppy,open to misinterpretation,etc., while I am speakingwith a coworker.

4) Will the multitasking I’mchoosing cause more men-tal fatigue or less?

The above description is agreat example: Looking over aplanner or organizing my desk isless stressful than producing anemail during a conversation with acoworker.

So before jumping on thebandwagon that all multitasking isineffective or wrong, consider thatcomplementary multitasking maybe the way to accomplish two im-portant tasks without driving your-self (or the people around you) nuts.

Radiant Cordero is an Assistant Editor at

the Fil-Am Courier. She was awarded by the

United Filipino Council of Hawaii as an "Out-

standing Youth" and by the JCI Filipino Junior

Chamber as a "Top Outstanding Young Fili-

pino." She graduated with honors from the

University of Hawai‘i at Manoa with a B.A. in

Political Science and B.A. in American Stud-

ies in May 2012. She is now a Master's can-

didate in the Public Administration Program

at UH Manoa. Cordero works as a Senior

Advisor at the Honolulu City Council.


Here are the reasons whyHawaii’s Filipinos should vote fora Hillary Clinton Presidency.

1) Clinton embodies theBayanihan spirit whileTrump advocates fordivisiveness.The spirit of Bayanihan is allabout inclusiveness,helping neighbors andpeople coming together asa community. Hillary hasworked hard since shestarted her career to bringd i s e n f r a n c h i s e dcommunities into the fold.Trump, on the other hand,with the use of ugly rhetoric,has encouragedcommunities to rise againsteach other.

2) Trump immigrationpolicies reeks ofdiscrimination.Trump’s anti-immigrationpolicy is well known. Heeven mentioned that whenhe becomes President, hewill close the Americanborders against countries,including the Philippines!We all know that immigrantsare hard-working and are

their traditions because we simplycould not allow the possibility of aTrump presidency to exist.

This decision was not arrivedat easily. We pored over the variousissues, steeped ourselves in therelevant topics, watched thedebate and consulted with trustedstakeholders. We also wanted tobe sure that we were doing thisfrom a non-partisan standpointthus, in the spirit of self-disclosure,note that the Publisher had self-identified herself as a Republicanwhile the Managing Editor hasself-identified as a Democrat.

Our endorsement defineswhat we believe in and demarcateswhat we are not. For starters, weare not misogynistic, racist, sexistor mean-spirited. We believe inkindness, the spirit of aloha, thegood American values of hardwork, freedom of choice andindependence. We still believe inthe America that is open, whichwelcomed the “huddled poor” andembraced diversity, even as itprovided vast opportunities foreveryone who wanted to make abetter life for themselves and theirfamilies.

2016, their findings indicated thatamongst the Asian Americans, theFilipinos are the biggest supporterof the Republican candidateDonald Trump.

The survey was conducted bya firm on the Mainland so we arenot certain whether Hawaii’sFilipino Americans were includedin the poll.

The survey validated what wesomehow already knew. We hadseen evidence of it on Facebookwith pro-Trump posts that do notbear repeating. We had heardsnippets of conversations at familygatherings. We had also heardTrump being compared toPhilippine President RodrigoDuterte, the folk hero of Davao City,who with his humble, self-deprecating way and tell-it-as-it-isattitude has endeared himself tomany of our fellow Filipinos.

We felt that we needed to dosomething. We could not in goodconscience, not say anything.

So for the second time in our29th-year history, the Fil-am Courierfelt compelled to take a stand andwe strongly endorse support for theDemocratic Party nominee HillaryClinton. We join hundreds ofmedia outfits who are breaking

(An Editorial)The news was bad enough

for us to take notice.In a survey that was conducted

by the National Asian AmericanSurvey released last October 5,

WHY HAWAII’S FILIPINOS SHOULDVOTE FOR HILLARY

And why Trump is NOT Duterte

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that a woman could befinally achieving this position95 years since women weregiven the right to vote, seemsto have gotten lost in thediscussions. We are excitedbeyond belief if (or when)history is made. Filipinoshave had two womenPresidents. It is time thatAmerica catches up withour record.

Why Trump is not DuterteFilipinos love characters like

President Duterte who buck thetrend and seemingly take quickaction. President Duterte won theelection because the people of thePhilippines were tired of the slowpace of progress. PresidentDuterte who was Mayor of one ofthe most progressive cities in thePhilippines, Davao City, seemed tohold the answers.

Similarly, when Trump cameinto the picture, he positionedhimself as someone who can solveGovernment’s problems. Asupposedly successfulbusinessman with enormousfinancial and land holdings,people gravitated to him as the non-Establishment candidate.

But that is where thecomparison ends.

President Duterte has spenthis whole life in public service.The position of mayor of a smalltown in Southern Philippines doesnot make a lot of money and we

often the backbone of laborin our economy. Tweakingsome aspects of theimmigration law may beneeded, but certainly anoutright ban is notacceptable.

3) Trump does not stand forreligious freedom.Trump has often attackedthose of the Muslim faith inhis speeches. Make nomistake about it, this is notabout foreign policy. This isabout religious freedom.Think about beingpersecuted just becauseyou are Catholic! We needto stand shoulder toshoulder with our Muslimbrothers and sisters indefense of the values thatAmerica stands for. As weknow, the United States wasfounded because of peopleseeking shelter to practicetheir religion. It is thebedrock of our values.

4) Trump’s Treatment ofwomen is NOTacceptable.One of the turnaroundmoments for us in decidingwhether to do this editorialwas the appearance of theTrump tape which surfacedmore than a week ago. Hisvile comments in that tapedisrespected women andshowed his cavalier attitudeabout what we considersexual assault. Both of ushave daughters we treasure.As mothers, we cannotallow someone withTrump’s attitudes tobecome the most powerfulman in the world. And no,those were not just the plainlocker room language of avulgar man. He himselfadmitted that he acted onthose impulses. In theFilipino tradition, womenare held in high esteem. Wehave a matriarchal societyand our own mothers willnever tolerate Trump.

5) Hillary making historyWhen Obama became thefirst African-American tooccupy the White House,the historical significancewas not lost of anyone. Werejoiced in this milestone.But for some reason, the fact

are certain Duterte had to makegreat financial sacrifices. Despiteattempts to closely scrutinize hislife, there is no evidence ofcorruption or a lavish lifestyle.Duterte still lives in the same smallhumble house that he inheritedfrom his parents, with furniture thathad seen better days. He preferswearing jeans and polo shirtsrather than a barong or a suit. Heis said to prefer a simple vegetabledish at mealtimes rather than richelaborate food.

Donald Trump on the otherhand, had dedicated his life tobusiness and acquiring morewealth. Hestarted his own businesswith a loan from his Dad. Theamount of the start-up is notcertain—from $1 million to $35million. He lives a privileged lifestyleand is certainly not wanting inmaterial things.There is nothing wrong with beingrich. But it does allow us toquestion the intentions. PresidentDuterte’s public service record

cannot be equated to Trump’sneed to validate himself.

In addition, the outcomes oftheir efforts bear further analysis.

The center of PresidentDuterte’s life work is Davao City.The stability, the cleanliness andthe infrastructure of that city hasbeen proven. It continues to be amodel for efficiency amongst citiesof its size in the Philippines.

In contrast, questions are nowbeing raised on Trump’s businessacumen, especially in view ofrecent news that he lost $916million in Atlantic City in 1995 suchthat his declared losses allows himnot to pay taxes over 18 years evenif he has a taxable income of $50million a year! When we talked toan accountant, we were told thatalthough this was legal, it certainlyreflects that Trump is not as goodas a businessman as he portrayshimself to be.

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTUREThis election is one of the

most important elections in ourlifetime. It will set the tone for thecoming years and since the newPresident will be selecting Justicesof the Supreme Court, he/she willhave an influence on the lives ofour children and generations tocome.

Filipinos have come a longway from a century ago when oursakada forefathers came to Hawaiiin search of a better life. True, to a

certain extent, we have achieved acertain level of respectability. Butlet us not forget the past. “Ang hindilumingon sa pinanggalingan ayhindi makakarating saparoroonan.” He who does not lookat the past will never reach theirdestination.

So we ask you to also dig deepinto your Filipino values in makingthe choice.

We hope you will considerthese arguments when you castyour vote. We urge you to thinkabout our sakadas and askyourselves whether they wouldsupport a candidate who may nothave allowed them access toHawaii in the first place.

This has been such acontentious and divisive race. Wetruly hope that despite the vitriol,no long term enmity will existamongst family and friends.

Whoever will win this race willneed the prayers of everyAmerican. We know that healingwill need to take place on bothsides.

God bless the United Statesof America.

Mary Cordero,Publisher

Bennette Misalucha,Managing Editor

President Rody Duterte


young kids. And like manyfamilies in Hawaii, Brian, his wifeLinda, and their children live withLinda’s parents. Because of this,he understands what it’s like towake up every day thinking abouthow to give our kids the bestpossible future. He knows thechallenge of caring for parents asthey get older. He gets it. And youdon’t need to look at hisbiography to know that. You canlook at his record.

In the Senate, Brian isleading the effort to make collegemore affordable. Growing up in aplantation home with my Dadworking Hamakua Sugar and myMom in the Macadamia Nutfarms, I knew a college degreewould help me find a good job

When I first became involvedin politics, I did it for my familyand my community. I got involvedto help people like my mom whoimmigrated here from thePhilippines; my wife, who is aworking mother and cares deeplyabout empowering other workingwomen; and my two youngdaughters, who exhibit so muchpotential and represent hope forthe future. I’ve always voted toanswer the question: who is bestfor my family and my community?

Over the years, I’ve met manydifferent candidates and electedofficials in every level ofgovernment. Some have earnedmy support, some didn’t. In allthose years, there have been veryfew candidates that have trulyimpressed me – no one more sothan U.S. Senator Brian Schatz.I’ve gotten to know and work withBrian for almost 10 years, andhave come to know him well.Like me, he is the father of two

By ATTORNEY BRYAN ANDAYA

Why I Support U.S. Senator Brian Schatzand create new opportunities. Buttoday, the rising cost of highereducation has made it moredifficult for families to send theirkids to college. That’s why Brianis working on a bill to make sureevery child can go to college andhave a fair shot at living theAmerican Dream.

And as important as it is toinvest in our future, we must alsocontinue to respect thegeneration that has given us somuch. This means caring for ouraging parents and grandparents.Brian’s in-laws, like my mom andmany others, rely on Social

Security. For generations, thisprogram has given seniors theresources to live an independentlife in retirement. But today, withthe rising cost of living it’s still notenough. That’s why Brian isworking on not just protectingSocial Security from cuts, but onexpanding it to give seniors moremoney each month.

Brian has been a strong,reliable voice for the issues thatmatter to families in Hawaii; butmore than that, he has been afighter for our community. Fromworking to finally give all FilipinoWorld War II veterans the benefits

they earned to leading acongressional visit to thePhilippines earlier this year, Brianknows our community. It’s why hewas the only Senator who stoodup to Donald Trump when hecriticized Filipinos and suggestedbanning immigrants from thePhilippines. Time and timeagain, Brian has shown he candeliver for our community and ourstate and is the reason he hasearned my respect and my vote.


communities here at home. We simplycannot afford to do both. I’ve introducedlegislation to end this regime changewar, and will continue to use everyplatform I can to do so.

Kaaihue:I believe education is of the most

importance. I’ve traveled around theworld, and I saw how other countriestake education very seriously. Forinstance, public school children all havea uniform. That alone, signifies class.However, here in Hawaii, only privateschools wear uniforms, very unfair andalready discriminatory. We need to getreally serious on education, and motivatechildren to take their education seriously.It’s the only way to get ahead and tocompete with other nations andcountries. I believe it can be achieved,we just need the guidance. I, myself,studied science, and engineering. And Ifound it very interesting throughout theyears I studied, I would love to share myexperiences, and how I found love inthe middle of all that. I studied with someof the most brilliant, and smartestpeople, it made attending school anenjoyable event!

Another priority is addressing theenergy crisis - I believe we should betaking a more aggressive approach, andif there were more engineers thanlawyers, this energy crisis could easilybe resolved and renewable resourceswould have been tapped into long ago.I also feel strongly that we should bekeeping our foods that we grow, here inthe islands. We need to do more toprotect our water supply, and providehousing, and helping to restoreChristianity back into the lives ofHawaiian Americans, the only way toreceive more blessings.

on those blessings, and the blessingsare many, many more than what we canever comprehend." She is also runningto highlight lawsuits brought against herand her family concerning parcels ofland, by state entities and governmentofficials that she believes have treatedher unfairly.

QUESTION: Could you give us aquick summary of your priorityissues?

Gabbard:In Hawaii and across the country,

our economy remains a top priority.Without a strong economy, we will nothave good paying jobs, and our statewon’t be able to afford the socialservices and programs that peopleneed. We must continue to support ourlocal economy and small businessesthrough tax credits, incentives, accessto capital, and streamlining regulationsthat make it hard for entrepreneurs andsmall businesses to start and succeed.We must also find solutions to thehousing crisis that is a problem far toomany Hawaii families face today.

There are many important issuesfacing Congress—healthcare,education, criminal justice reform, SocialSecurity, jobs, veterans, and so manymore. But there is one issue thatimpacts the rest: If we continue to spendtrillions of dollars on costly interventionistregime change wars, overthrowingleaders we don’t like, we will be unableto afford to make any real progress onall the other issues that are so importantto the growth and prosperity of thiscountry. We must stop wasting ourvaluable, limited resources on regimechange wars, and instead focus oninvesting in and rebuilding our

aims to fight for families trying to makeends meet, fight for Main Street and takeon Wall Street, preserve and strengthenSocial Security, and fight to expandMedicare. She is also prioritizingprotecting the environment andencouraging renewable energyexpansion. According to Gabbard, sheis "committed to ending thecounterproductive, regime change warin Syria, and instead focus on defeatinggroups like ISIS and al-Qaeda whothreaten the safety and security of theAmerican people."

Republican candidate AngelaSue Kaaihue lists her professionalbackground as a real estate developer,engineer, scientist and teacher.

Her educational backgroundincludes nine years of full-time collegeattending UH Hilo, SUNY at Stony Brook,UH Manoa, and University of Phoenix.She is currently working towards a PhDdegree in Civil Engineering. Kaaihue'sboard membership/volunteer work/civicinvolvement include the following: UnitedFilipino Council of Hawaii-Ambassadressto Culture 2016, Red Cross, HiloHospital, Society of Women Engineers(SWE), Hawaii Cattlemen Association,and Hawaii State Association for FutureEngineers (HSAFE). Her hobbiesinclude playing the piano, ice-skating,traveling, pageants, and modeling. Shelists her hometown as Waikele, Hawaii.

Kaaihue is hoping that Hawaii electsa more American-Christian kind ofleadership. "I have a strong voice, I’mstanding up for my GOD, I’m standing upfor Hawaii, and for America. If you notice,I’m not your ordinary politician. I believeAmerica is GOD’s Country, and if we turnour backs on GOD, we turn our backson America. If you 'deny thy father, youdeny thy country!' And you will miss out

involvement for the followingorganizations: Youth LeadershipCouncil, Boys and Girls Club, Parentsand Children Together, KokuaFoundation, Hawaii Arts Alliance,National Marine Sanctuary Committee,Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii,AccesSurf, The Veterans Movement,Pearl Harbor 75th CommemorationCommittee and Veterans of ForeignWars. Gabbard's extracurricularactivities include yoga meditation, surfing,martial arts, and writing. She hails fromKailua, Hawaii.

Tulsi Gabbard is running on theDemocratic ticket to continue servingHawaii through the U.S. Congress. She

In this election year, it is absolutelycrucial for voters to be further educatedabout who will represent them on thefederal level, as the decisions theselegislators introduce and support willimpact our daily lives. We've reachedout to the Democratic and Republicancandidates for the U.S. House ofRepresentatives' second congressionaldistrict race, to give our readers moreinsight on those who seek to be ourleaders.(*Note: the Fil-Am Courier also reached out

to the third-party candidate for this race,

although we did not receive a response.)

BIO SNAPSHOTSDemocrat Tulsi Gabbard is

Hawaii's incumbent U.S. House ofRepresentatives member for Hawaii'sSecond Congressional District. Herprofessional background includesserving as a major for the Hawaii ArmyNational Guard, vice president and andco-founder of Healthy Hawaii Coalition,and former member of the Honolulu CityCouncil as well as the Hawaii StateHouse of Representatives. Gabbardearned a Bachelor of Science degree inInternational Business from HawaiiPacific University. She lists her boardmembership/volunteer work/civic

By KATHLEEN LEE

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESCANDIDATES OFFER A STUDY IN CONTRAST

TULSI GABBARD - Democrat ANGELA SUE KAAIHUE - Republican


QUESTION: What is the first thingyou want to do if/when you'reelected into office after thisupcoming election, and why?

Gabbard:Improving the economy and

creating jobs will always be one of mytop priorities. We must continue tosupport our local economy by providingtax credits for businesses that hireworkers who have been unemployed formore than six months, eliminateredundant and unnecessary

bureaucracy and regulations that makeit hard for entrepreneurs and smallbusinesses to start new, successfulbusinesses, end tax breaks forcorporations that outsource jobsoverseas, reduce payroll taxes for smallbusiness owners, and support legislationthat provides more access andopportunity to capital for small businessowners.

We must continue to ensure thatHawaii becomes the destination ofchoice for green energy startups, suchas wind, solar, ocean thermal, wave, and

biofuels technologies. Additionally, taxbreaks and other incentives for greenand high technology businesses tolocate here should be created. Suchindustries not only provide good jobsfor our people, but will help us achievegreater energy self-sufficiency. Toincrease our food production and buildup our agricultural base, I continue tosupport tax breaks and incentives forsmall farmers so we are less dependenton food imports and move toward a trulysustainable future. Furthermore, I willfight against destructive trade deals thatbenefit corporations on the backs ofAmerican workers who suffer as a result.

Kaaihue:The first thing I’d like to do and one

of the most easiest thing, and sensiblething to do, is to make sure we aregrowing and eating our own foods. Iwould love to eat more organic, locallygrown mangoes, papayas, and lychee,but they are very expensive. Most of usare not fortunate to have a mango treein our backyard that produces atremendous amount of fruits very easily.One thing I think a good politicianshouldn’t do is talk too much or maketoo many promises. For one, I would berevealing ideas and solutions that wouldbe stolen out of mouth as I addressthem. I sure ain’t going to let that happenagain, and that sure does happen.

Kathleen Lee was born in the Philippines

and spent a portion of her early childhood in

Baguio and Manila, raised in San Jose,

California, and currently lives and thrives in

Honolulu. She currently works as a senior

policy advisor for a Hawaii-based consulting

firm.

QUESTION: As the position youare running for will entail workingin the nation's capital, who areyou supporting to become thenext president, and why?

Gabbard:I resigned my position as vice chair

of the DNC so I could endorse andcampaign for Bernie Sanders becauseI knew I could trust him as ourcommander in chief to have the courageand foresight to know when to useAmerican military power and when notto use that power.

I’m proud to have been a part ofBernie Sanders’ historic campaign andwas honored to place his name innomination at the Democratic NationalConvention. Now, given the remainingchoices, like Bernie Sanders, I’ll becasting my vote for Hillary Clinton. I’mpresently focused on doing everything Ican to make sure no matter who iselected as president and commander inchief, Congress takes action to stopthem from further destroying the MiddleEast by escalating the war to overthrowthe Syrian government of Assad andsetting us up for war, potentially nuclearwar, with Russia.

Kaaihue:I’m definitely a Trump supporter.

He is the reason why I chose theRepublican party. I signed up with theRepublican Party after he became theirnominee. Trump is a successful realestate developer and business man.And that is what we need in America. Asa developer myself, I was shocked andvery excited when he announced thathe was running for President. I wastaught that a man is always the head ofthe household, just like Jesus Christ isthe head of man. If we can respect thatas a nation, then other countries willlikewise do too.

QUESTION: What initiatives andissues concerning Filipinos/Filipino-Americans would you liketo support and highlight if/whenyou get elected into office? Why?

Gabbard:For centuries, Filipino Americans

have made exceptional contributions toU.S. businesses, culture and arts,government, technology, sports, healthcare, military, and more. In Hawaii,Filipino Americans have been integralto our history, from driving ourplantation-based economy in the early20th century to becoming leaders acrossevery industry in our state. October isFilipino American History Month, and aswe celebrate the many positivecontributions the Filipino community hasmade, we must also continue to fight forissues like family reunification andhonoring our Filipino veterans. Lastyear, I introduced bipartisan legislation(H.R.2737) to award the CongressionalGold Medal to WWII Filipino veterans.The legislation acknowledges over

200,000 Filipino and Filipino-Americansoldiers who responded to PresidentRoosevelt’s call-to-duty and foughtunder the American flag against theImperial Forces of Japan during WorldWar II. 305 Members of Congress havesigned on as co-sponsors to my bill, andI am continuing to work with mycolleagues and our Filipino communityto get this bill passed before the end ofthe year. With just 18,000 Filipino WWIIveterans alive today, time is truly of theessence to honor these courageousmen with the long overdue recognitionthey deserve.

Kaaihue:I think they are a very strong

community, they know the importanceof America, our values, culture, and ourways, and they respect that very muchso. I know they are very much intonursing and running care homes at agrowing time and need for them. Weneed to expand on that and supportthat in many ways. Elderly couples whohad to separate because Medicarewouldn’t cover them living in the samenursing home is just one example, andit’s senseless. Some of my best friendsgrowing up here on Oahu were Filipinos.I also know that immigration to Americacan be a problem for many Filipinos.They have family they want to sponsor,and yet, they are unable to bring themhere quickly enough. I know of oneyoung woman, who migrated here toHawaii, but had to leave her daughterbehind, and now she is trying to get herdaughter here too. How troubling andhurtful that must be, and it is these closefamily members that you want to bringwith you but for one reason or another,are unable to fast or quickly enough.These kinds of initiatives I would continueto support. I know that Filipinos are verygenerous, kind, happy go-lucky, people,the food is great, their values arehonorable, and most importantly, theyhave Godly values, they mostly are eitherChristians or Catholics. They are someof the best people that I could ever havegotten to know. I think they like to beacknowledged more, and again,addressing the three main necessitiesof life: housing, food, and water are thekey essentials for survival, followed byeducation. Any initiative that supportsthose key essentials is what I will support.


What are you most proud of?I am proud of my children, I am

proud of my family. We all love music.And my kids are involved in the musicbusiness in one form or another. I camefrom a generation were our parentsinstilled in us that you cannot make aliving in the arts. My mother was anopera singer and before she died, sheextracted a promise from my father tomake sure that none of her children gointo the arts. I don’t blame them. Myparents’ generation was all aboutrebuilding the country after the war. Sothey steered their children towards moretraditional careers. I think my momworried that I won’t make enough to makea living..that I will starve. (laughs).After I graduated from high school, I wasable to get a job as a pianist for a bankchoral group. I paid my way throughcollege. And like a dutiful child, I enrolledin accounting. But after a few months,people were soliciting my services tomake arrangements, to compose jingles.I was actually quite busy.But it fell into mylap. I became a full time musician. Oneday, I worked with an actor named VictorLaurel. After a couple of months, I got toknow his family as well. Victor’s father,Salvador Laurel, was then a PhilippineSenator. So one day, Senator Laurelcalled me to his office and then, he askedwhy I’m taking up accounting.He gaveme a valuable lesson which I stil lremember to this day. He lectured methat all of us have a place in society. Andwe need to be mindful of that. If wecontribute our fair share, this gift can goback to benefit the world. He said that aslong as we pursue it with excellence,then everything will fall into place.Senator Laurel also offered me a fullscholarship to any school of my choice.That night, I told my father about thescholarship. He asked me how old Iwas… and I was 18, and he said thatlegally I could then choose. It was hisway of telling me it’s okay. And of coursethat changed the course of my destiny.Ittook 10 years for me to get my degree. Ilearned so much along the way though.Courier: What lessons can you impart tobudding artists?

trees. Clean and green. Verdant andlush. Although there are a lot of tourists,I did not feel like it’s commercialized.

Courier: What can people expectfrom this concert?

This particular concert centers onthe theme… 100 years of Philippinemusic. The first part will feature mycompositions, about 10-12 of them. Thenthe second part is 100 years of Philippinesongs- starting with kundiman,vaudeville, the 50’s, the 60s icons, Metropop song festivals, 80s and 90s—medleys etc. I am also including excerptsfrom a musical I did in 2014 – a rockmusical of St. Lorenzo Ruiz as well asan opera Spolarium (based on the life offamous painter Juan Luna). It’s going tobe fun and historical.

Courier: What is your favoritesong?

Songs are like my children so Icannot say something is my favorite. Onegives one’s soul to each one. But I doremember some that I know becamemilestones. For example, this song,”Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” is dear tomy heart because it won the grand prizeat the Metro Manila Pop Festival.

Then in 1989, I wrote “Kailan”… alove song for teenagers. It turned out tobe the most successful song I had everwritten. I look back at all thoseexperiences with fondness.

around the world to produce outstandingMusical and Theatre Productions, for thepurpose of building continuing educationprograms for individuals withdevelopmental and intellectualdisabilities after High School. “

Cayabyab did a”talk story” with theCourier and here is the transcript of theinterview. Note that the entire audiointerview will be aired on Sunday,November 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm duringthe Fil-Am Courier Community Hour onwhich is hosted by columnist AmeliaCasamina Cabatu.

Courier: How did this Hawaiiconcert materialize?

Our promoter reached out toHawaii, to Kristian Lei and they closedthe deal quite fast. They were reallyinterested in getting us to come.We areexcited to do this leg of the tour. My twosingers were just there two months agoon vacation and they were the ones whopushed me to make sure we stop inHawaii.

Courier: Have you been to Hawaiibefore?

This will be the second time. Ibrought my family in 2014. We did thetourist route for eight days including theBig Island. Hawaii is magical. It’s awonderful place. The people and theplace remind one so much about thePhilippines. I love the mountains and

A Filipino musical treasure- RyanCayabyab and the Ryan CayabyabSingers- will perform in Honolulu for onenight only: Friday, October 28, 2016 atthe New Life Theatre at 7:30 pm.

The event is the final stop in theirUS Tour before making their way backto the Philippines. Master Cayabyab isbest known as the composer for hit songssuch as beloved “Kay Ganda ng AtingMusika”, “Kailan”, “Tuwing Umuulan atKa Piling ko”, “Tunay na Ligaya”, and“Once upon a Lifetime.”

According to the organizer, KristianLei, “the Ryan Cayabyab Singers(RCS) is the Maestro’s “Dream Team”.It is composed of seven soloists, eachwith a different musical background.Together they are a vibrant brand ofartistry that masters, re-invents anddelivers that stellar sound that isunmistakably the product of the Maestro.”

She added: “The group’s edge liesin the members’ individual characteristicsand personalities, coupled with theyouthful enthusiasm that endears themto their numerous fans. RCS has awedaudiences all over the country andabroad, with international creditsincluding 12 cities in the US, 4 provincesof Australia, Canada, Hong Kong,Indonesia and the renown Esplanadein Singapore.”

Proceeds from the event will raisemoney for Honolulu Broadway Babieswhich is “committed to bringingprofessional and dynamic artists from

Interview with Filipino ComposerRyan CayabyabBy BENNETTE MISALUCHA

Courier Managing Editor

You do not give up. It hashappened to many of the talentedstudents that I had mentored who gaveup too soon. One of the lessons I teachmy students is to accept the work firstand prove your worth first. You canstart worrying about the money later on.Instead, focus on choosing the bestprojects. These projects are the legacyyou leave behind and they becomeyour champions. The most important isdoing your job really well. Then peoplewill remember you. If you are the best init, if you’re the authority,people will seekyou out. There is no such thing aboutgiving up if you love what you do. Youneed it for your soul, for yournourishment. It’s like breathing. It’s life.

Courier: How do you want to beremembered?

I would like people to think I havemade a difference. Nowadays, I havemy fair share of advocacy work. Top ofthe list us music education. I get a lot ofsong writers together to share theirexperiences and to teach the nextgeneration. Learning about life is veryimportant. We want to ensure that thenext generation is better than us. So Iguess, I want to be remembered not justas a composer but as Ryan Cayabyab,the teacher.

What Song represents you most?Hmmm. O think “Kay Ganda ng

Ating Musika” –it extols the beauty andpride from our Philippine music. It speaksto what I have worked hard for… allthese years.

Ryan Cayabyab and the RyanCayabyab SingersWhen: Friday, October 28, 2016;Location: New Life Theatre, 1190Nu’uanu Avenue; Time: 7:30 p.m.

For tickets go to: www.hbbryancayabyab.eventbrite.com; Ticket prices:$40 - $75 (VIP Meet and Greetavailable) For more information,email: [email protected];Contact: 808-783-2296

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workers who immigrated to Hawaiibetween 1906-1946 to work inHawaii’s sugar and pineappleplantations.Living Treasurehighlights the life of Angel Ramos,a sakada who immigrated toHawaii in 1946 to work for theKahuku Sugar Plantation.

Angel Ramos was honored asa “Living Treasure” in 1998 by theHonolulu City Council for hislifetime of diligence in keeping thehistory of the Filipino plantationworker in Hawaii alive by sharing

A PREVIEW OF TWO NEW FILIPINODOCUMENTARIES

Hawaii Eskrima Masters and Living Treasure to beshown at October’s FilCom Sunday

his stories, artifacts andphotographs.Living Treasure willfeature some of Angel’s artifactsand photographs, as well asanecdotes from one of hisentertaining “Plantation Talk Story”events at the Kahuku PublicLibrary. This project is funded inpart by the Honolulu Mayor’s Officefor Culture and the Arts, theAtherton Family Foundation andBoutique de Voile.

For more information, sendemail to: [email protected].

Sunday, October 30, 2016, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.Filipino Community Center, 94-428 Mokuola Street, Waipahu

product will be a DVD with eachschool articulating their ownhistory, philosophy and approachto the martial arts. This project isfunded in part by the HawaiiCouncil for the Humanities and theUHM Office of MulticulturalStudent Affairs.

Living Treasure, is the secondfilm in The Sakada Series, a seriesof three short documentariescapturing the personal stories andsuccesses of Hawaii’s sakadas.Sakadas are Filipino contract

eskrima in Hawaii and abroad.While eskrima -- a Filipino martialarts also known as kali or arnis --has gained popularity in the U.S.and around the world, Hawaii’scontribution has often beenneglected.

Nine Oahu eskrima schoolsfrom Beretania, Ewa, Halawa,Kalihi and Waipahu are featuredin Hawaii Masters of Eskrima. Inthis screening, a 45-minutepreview of selections from the finalcut will be presented. The final

As part of October’s FilipinoHistory Month celebration, FilComSunday at Waipahu’s FilipinoCommunity Center will featurepreview screenings of two ongoingdocumentary projects. Bothprojects are presented by theFilipino-American HistoricalSociety of Hawaii.

Hawaii Masters of Eskrima isa project documenting several ofHawaii's masters who laid thefoundations for and have beeninfluential in today's practice of

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has notified you that it will not berenewed the following year, youwill automatically qualify for aSpecial Enrollment Period (SEP),which allows you to choose anew plan through February 28,2017. However, for coverage inyour new plan to becomeeffective January I, 2017, youmust choose a plan beforeDecember 31, 2016.

6. If I don’t do anything, whatcan I expect?

Delaying your choice of anew plan pushes back theeffective date of your coverage. Ifyou exercise your SEP andchoose a plan January 01, 2017or after, your plan will not

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and cost sharing varies by plan.This is the reason you shouldtake time to review all youroptions and choose a plan that isaffordable and includes themedications you take and thedoctors you see.

5. What are important dates Ineed to know if my plan isending?

If your plan is endingDecember 31, 2016, you maywish to consider your availableoptions and choose a new planduring Medicare Annual OpenEnrollment, which begins inOctober 2016 and endsDecember 7, 2016. If your plan

discontinue one plan butmaintain other plans. New healthplans may also be introduced inyour service area.

3. Will my existing Medicareplan automatically enroll mein a different plan they offer?

Medicare health plans aregenerally not allowed toautomatically enroll membersinto a different health planwithout permission from themember. The health plan isallowed to include instructionsfor finding other Medicare healthand prescription drug coverageoptions available in your servicearea. You may also contact 1-800-MEDICARE to get helpenrolling or visitwww.Medicare.gov, You may alsowork with a licensed insuranceagent or health planrepresentative to get moreinformation.

4. If my Medicare plan endswill I pay more for my healthcare costs?

Your out of pocket costs maybe more or less depending onthe plan you select. The benefits

1. What happens if myMedicare Advantage plan isnot renewed and terminates?

If an insurance companyoffering a Medicare plan decidesnot to renew the plan for thecoming year, the plan must notifytheir members in early October.Many people have called to saythey received a letter that thereMedicare plan is ending andwant to know what it means. Ifyou received a notice that yourMedicare plan is ending and youhave not received anything fromyour plan by October 2, 2016, youshould call your Medicare healthplan to find out if your plan isending and let them know youhave not received anynotification. It may also be a goodtime to make sure the companyhas your current address, phonenumber and emergency contactinformation.

2. Why did my Medicare plandecide not to renew my plan?

There may be many reasonsa Medicare health plan decidesnot to renew. Call and ask thehealth plan if you want to knowmore. A health plan may

become effective until February1, 2017. If you wait to choose aplan until February 1, 2017 orafter, your coverage will becomeeffective March 1, 2017. TheSEP available to you upon noticeof a plan termination expiresFebruary 28, 2017, unless otherSEPs apply to your particularsituation

If you do not enroll in a newplan and no SEP applies, you willbe enrolled in Original Medicare(Part A & Part B). Any prescriptiondrug coverage under your formerplan will end. You will need topick up a stand-alone drug planbefore December 31, 2016 oryour drug coverage will end.


HEADACHES PART I OF II –

headache disorders is due to botha shared genetic vulnerability andalso a mutual aggravation wheremood disorder worsens headacheand vice-versa. However the beliefthat there is a particular migrainepersonality type - for examplecharacterized by ambition,orderliness and rigidity - is probablya myth11.

STRESS AND TRAUMA:Stress seems to be of

particular importance as aprecipitating factor for headaches.In a recent major study3 stress &mental tension was reported as atrigger for both migraine andtension-type headaches more thantwice as often as any other factor.The frequency and perceivedunpleasantness of daily hassles,particularly hassles related tohealth, parallels the frequency andintensity of headaches in chronicsufferers12. As with mooddisorders the cause-effectrelationship is probably two way. Asudden increase in stressful major

changes, food4, geneticpredisposition5, psychologicalstate6, housing7, physical & sexualabuse8 and overuse ofmedication9 are some of thefactors that may at times contributeto these headache disorders.

MOOD AND PERSONALITY:There are strong associations

between depression5& anxiety10

and migraine & tension-typeheadaches. For example6, whenpatients presenting to a familypractice with headaches recurringalmost every day were assessedpsychologically, 74% were foundto have a clinically significantdepression. Similarly in a randomsample of 500 young adults10,migraine sufferers ratedsignificantly more highly than non-sufferers on test scores for anxiety,panic, depression, obsessive/compulsive and somatization. Theassociation with anxiety wasparticularly strong. It seems verylikely from the research that thisconnection between mood and

TYPES, CAUSES,MOOD,

PERSONALITY,STRESS

and TRAUMAWHAT CAUSES HEADACHEAND MIGRAINE?

All the major categories ofdisease may need to beconsidered when coming to adiagnosis in a headache sufferer.Examples of possible causesinclude head trauma, vasculardisorders, non-vascularintracranial disorders, disorders ofthe neck, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses& teeth, viral & bacterial infections,and metabolic problems. Thisarticle will focus mainly on the mostcommon forms of head pain -tension-type headaches andmigraine. Stress3, menstruation,alcohol, smoking, weather

WHAT TYPES AND HOWCOMMON?

The International HeadacheSociety recognizes thirteen majorcategories of headache1 (e.g.migraine, tension-type, cluster,head trauma and so on) and overa hundred different sub-categories. A recent major survey2

found that the percent-ages ofadults who had suffered from anycategory of headache, migraine ortension-type headache at somestage in their lives were 99, 25 and88% for women and 93, 8 and 69%for men. In the previous year 15%of women and 6% of men hadsuffered from migraine, while 86%of women and 63% of men hadsuffered from tension-typeheadache. About 1 in 3 adultssuffered from more than aheadache a month and 1 in 30 aheadache at least every other day.The survey concluded “Headachedisorders are extremely prevalentand represent a major healthproblem.”

life events13, especially losses andillness, may well herald the start ofa headache problem. A history ofsexual or physical abuse -particularly wife battering - may attimes be relevant14, thoughusually the association with theonset of a headache problem isnot recognized by either sufferer ortherapist.

PART II of this article willinclude treatment overview,relaxation, biofeedback, and stressmanagement, acupuncture, foodand other treatment options forheadache.

References (numbersuperscripts on some of the words)provided upon request, pleasecontact via my website atwww.alspsy.com

Mabuhay, Peace, Aloha,Amen. – Dr. Al

By DR. ALFRED SISON

Alfred A. Sison, MA, LMFT, PsyD; "Dr. Al"is a licensed clinical psychologist with asubspeciality license in marriage and familytherapy. He services individuals, couples,and familes through the therapeutic process,and maintains a private practice in Honolulu,HI. He holds a Doctorate of Psychology(PsyD), Clinical Psychology degree fromArgosy University, Hawaii Campus and aMaster of Arts (MA), Professional Counseling,Marriage and Family Therapy Specialty fromthe American School of ProfessionalPsychology, Hawaii Campus. He completedhis undergraduate studies with a degree inBachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology from theUniversity of California, Berkeley.

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SWEET TOOTH

by JORDAN SEGUNDO

Jordan Segundo is most noted as the first contestant from Hawaii and the first Filipino-American selected as a Top 32 finalist on season two of American Idol. Since then, he has madea name for himself as one of Hawaii’s top entertainers. In addition to singing, he has branched out into acting and television hosting. He is currently the weekend weather anchor and areporter for KITV4 Island News. Aside from performing, Segundo is also very active in the community. He generously volunteers his time and talents to worthy causes and non-profitorganizations, such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities, the D.A.R.E. Program and the Oahu SCPA. When not performing, Jordan enjoys working out, cooking and hiking. To contactJordan Segundo, visit his website at www.jsegundo.com

Maybe you’re not into candy, but still enjoy a sweet treat every so often.Liliha Bakery, most known for their legendary Cocoa Puffs, recentlyrolled out a new desert item in their bakery - the Poi Mochi Donut. Thistasty desert is fried and perfectly glazed like a donut, but soft and chewylike mochi! The treat is $1.95 a piece. Go head and allow yourself amoment of donut happiness.

Trick or treat! As Halloween approaches, it meansone thing, a surplus of candy. As many children andadults indulge in their favorite sugary treats, it’s alsoimportant to remember dental health. Here are tipson how to enjoy those tasty treats while saving thatsmile.

• Time it right - Eat Halloween candy andother sugary foods with meals or shortly aftermealtime. Saliva production increasesduring meals, this helps cancel out acidsproduced by bacteria in your mouth andrinse away food particles.

• Stay away from sweet snacks - Snackingcan increase your risk of cavities, and it’sdouble the trouble if you keep grabbingsugary treats from the candy bowl. Snackingon candy throughout the day is not ideal foryour dental health or diet.

• Choose candy carefully - Avoid hardcandy and other sweets that stay in yourmouth for a long time. Aside from how oftenyou snack, the length of time sugary food isin your mouth plays a role in tooth decay.Unless it is a sugar-free product, candiesthat stay in the mouth for a long period oftime subject teeth to an increased risk fortooth decay.

• Have a plan - It’s tempting to keep thatcandy around, but your teeth will thank you ifyou limit your stash. Have your family picktheir favorites and donate the rest.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the

United States other than skin cancer. While many people are aware of

breast cancer and its dangers, many don’t take steps to minimize the

risks or make a plan for early detection. Use this month to help bring

awareness to the disease and encourage your loved ones to get their

examinations. Men also can get breast cancer, so guys; don’t forget

to talk with your physician about the disease.

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCERAWARENESS MONTH


projects include the Miss OahuFilipina Scholarship Pageant andthe OFCC Golf Tournament.The monthly Feed-the-HomelessProject at both the men’s and thewomen and children’s centers,and the quarterly Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up Project alongKalihi Street are also part of theOFCC’s projects that had beenimplemented during the 2010convention of the United FilipinoCouncil of Hawaii (UFCH) held inLahaina, Maui. Gozar saidOFCC would continue thesegood works with a new approach- “Hapi Lang - CommunityService with a Smile”.

Good luck and best wishesfor a successful year to Kuya Leoand his Hapi Lang OFCCAdministration!

OFCC Reaffirms 2016-2017 Administration

Leo Rojas Gozar Swornin as President

Froebel Garcia, Luane Long, AlynLum, Hermie Pagaduan, JoeQuibuyen, Ben Sanchez, andHernando Tan.

The 51 unit memberorganizations and their respectivepresidents were also sworn in byMayor Caldwell during theSeptember 10, 2016, program atthe Empress ChineseRestaurant. KHON ReporterBrigette Namata and GlennSagayadoro served as hosts forthe program, and entertainmentincluded Kari Batangan, AnnaDavide, and the Fabulous RosePedronan Dancers.

President Gozar said hehopes to enhance the existingprojects that have continued theOFCC’s 57 years of dedicatedservice to the Filipino-Americancommunity in Hawaii. These

The Oahu FilipinoCommunity Council (OFCC)recently held its annual Re-affirmation of Officers andDirectors as OFCC’s ImmediatePast President Alex Vergarapassed the torch to the newPresident, Leo Rojas Gozar, anda new slate of officers. Mayor KirkCaldwell reaffirmed and swore inthe 2016 – 2017 OFCC Officersand Directors who included: 1st

Vice President ZhoydellMagaoay, 2nd Vice PresidentEvelyn Mizukami, SecretaryShanda Delos Reyes, AssistantSecretary Susie Berardy,Treasurer Amelia Dela Cruz,Assistant Treasurer JosefinaTakamoto, Auditor Randy Cortez,and Immediate Past PresidentAlex Vergara. Directorsincluded: Richard Ancog,

A "Hapi Lang" pose of Mayor Caldwell along with the OFCC's 2016 - 2017 Board and presidents of the Unit Member Organizations.

Hosts Glenn Sagayadoro and Brigette Namata; OFCC Past Presidents: Maria Etrata(2010-2012), Jenny Quezon (2003-2004), Cirvalina Longboy (2008-2009), FranklinBorromeo, Sr. (2007-2008), Ben Cabreros (1997-1999), Ernie Pascua (1996-1997), LynneGutierrez (2005-2006), Alex Vergara (2014-2016), and Leo Gozar (2016-2017).

Newly crowned Miss Oahu Filipina 2016 Kayla Dela Cruz Cadavona celebrated herbig night with family and friends.

Host Glenn Sagayadoro, Ambassadress of Culture Eliza Tagalicud Taylan, 1st Runner-up Jasmine Calixtro, Miss Oahu Filipina 2015 Kylie Nishida, Miss Oahu Filipina2016 Kayla Dela Cruz Cadavona, Ambassadress of Education Cynthia Ann Cuestas,and host Brigette Namata.

Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up Project volunteers: AngieSantiago, Espie Badua, Isabel Phu, Lory Lee, and NobleMalacas. Standing: Chairperson and Past OFCCPresident (1981-1982) Amado Yoro, Al Sabangan, DamienSantiago, Angel Dytioco, and John Witeck.

For the first time in OFCC history, San Nicolas Goodwill Foundation PresidentErnie Pascua had a special solo swearing in by Mayor Kirk Caldwell when his namewas inadvertently not called for the swearing in of the Unit Member Organizations'presidents.

Miss Oahu Filipina 2015 Kylie Nishidaposes with her proud parents Stanleyand Jacky Nishida.

OFCC's IPP Alex Vergara and Grace Bible Group volunteers: Susan Deblois, ElizaLauser, Mila Martinez, Alma de Leon, Merlie Pascual, Remy Domanico, MadgeMadamba, and Armand Deblois.

Tia Go, Grace Go, Charm Dytioco, Lory Lee, Teresita Aganon,Caelan Dytioco, Damien Santiago, Conrad Abuel, and NobleMalacas.

UFCH/OFCC volunteers wearingbright orange safety vests walk alongthe 2-mile stretch of highway fromKalihi Street and DillinghamBoulevard up to Likelike Highway nearKalihi Valley filling their plastic bagswith trash and other recyclables tohelp keep our aina and roadwaysclean.

Art Abinsay, Co-Chair Jesse Pascual, OFCC IPPAlex Vergara, and Chairperson Amado Yoro.

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