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Southeast Asia walks tightrope amid sea spats with China

by Jim

Sulu Sultanate rejects China claim over Spratlys

by peRseus

eCheminada Philstar.com

Gomez Associated Press

mANILAAbout the same time that Chinas defense chief was clinking wine glasses with manilas military brass in may, three Chinese navy ships were

erecting a steel post about 180 miles (290 kilometers) offshore to fortify their claim to a reef in the disputed south China sea, according to a Philippines military report. A recent series of flare-ups over the

possibly resource-rich waters raises an age-old question for Chinas smaller southeast Asian neighbors: Is China more a friend, with all the benefits that trade and aid is bringing, or more a foe?

the stakes appear to be rising. Both Vietnam and the Philippines accused Chinese ships of interfering with energy exploration efforts this year. earlier incidents typically involved harassment PAGE A2

mANILAthe sultanate of sulu slammed yesterday the claim of China over the spratly Islands, saying the disputed territory was part of the sultanate long before the spaniards came to the Philippines. China has no right over the spratly Islands PAGE A2

LV sees record foreign visitors in 2010

Guests from China and S. Korea growing
foreIgNers visiting Las Vegas came in record numbers in 2010, comprising some 27% of the citys revenue that year. records from the Las Vegas Conventions and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) said the volume of international visitors also comprise some 18% of total individuals who visited the city. International visitation is one of our identified growth markets, rossi ralenkotter, LVCVA president and chief operating officer said in a statement. our goal is to increase the international market share to 30% over the next 10 years, he added. the LVCVA promotes the city globally in coordination with some 15 partner offices representing more than 70 countries. the organization is one of the most successful public-private partnerships in the country. since the 1950s, it has been its misPAGE A3

SINULOG in SUMMERLIN. The traditional Cebuano dance was performed by the Kalahi Philippine Folkloric Ensemble during the recent Independence Day parade at Summerlin in Las Vegas . The dance group joined the Filipino-American contingent which is a regular participant in this annual July 4th tradition in the city. Photo by Ron Udalve

NeW YorKIn an unprecedent- many immigrants work, raise a fam- office of Citizenship at Us Citizened effort to encourage millions of ily and go to school while holding ship and Immigration services. eligible immigrants in the United green cards and only think about citithe campaign in print, radio and from the AJPress NEWS TEAM AcroSS AMEricA states to become citizens, the federal zenship when they need to travel or digital media that runs primarily in government will run a national cam- abroad or when elections roll around California , New York , florida and paign, which it hopes, will assist im- and they cant vote, immigration of- texas started last may 30 and will migrants to become more integrated ficials said. run until Labor Day. It aims to put citinto society. Youve got to create that sense of izenship in the forefront of peoples the multilingual effort aims to urgency, and until theyve reached minds and give them personal stories reach roughly 7.9 million immigrants that sense of urgency, theyll just of immigrants who have naturalized. Filipino teachers to ask help from PH who are eligible to file applications coast, said Nathan stiefel, division It is the first time the immigration At a subway station in Manhattans downtown area. oVerseAs filipino workers serving as to naturalize but have not done so. chief of policy and programs for the Photo by Steven Raga PAGE A3 teachers in maryland County may be out of a job soon. filipino teachers held a silent walk-through at the Prince georges County Public schools (PgCPs) Board of education office in Upper by Joseph pimentel marlboro, maryland last week after the Us Dedefend his title. AJPress partment of Labor barred administrators from Donaire has held the title since then (feb. 19), but by Jamie maRie elona hiring and filing requests for extensions and/or Los ANgeLesthe World Boxing Council (WBC) has not made any defense of it, WBC officials said in AJPress permanent residency for the foreign teachers has sent a notice to filipino American bantamweight a statement. our rules and regulations obligate all mANILAIn his third visit to the country in champion Nonito Donaire fight or vacate the title. that serve in the district. champions to make a title defense every four months, they will be performing a series of actions July 13, five-time national Basketball Association since capturing the WBC 118-pound title by knock- as six months without doing so represent declaring PAGE A2 (NBA) champion Kobe Bryant, dubbed as the ing out fernando montiel of mexico on february 19, the title vacant. Black mamba, came to kick off his five-city Nike in Las Vegas, Donaire has been embroiled in a proConsidering the aforementioned facts, Nonito tour attracting hordes of NBA afficionados who motions squabble that has stalled his rising boxing Donaire is being notified in time that he must comply donned the Bryants LA Lakers jersey and car- career. with his obligations as a champion, and so far, we have ried memorabila, to catch a rare glimpse of the the inactivity has irritated the WBC, who has tried not received a reply from the Philippine fighter. PAGE A3 to communicate with Donaire about when he plans to PAGE A3

Foreign teachers banned in Maryland

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USA

Govt kicks off campaign for US citizenship

Effort touts benefits of naturalization,such as voting, jury service

Kobe Bryant receives warm welcome in PH

WBC to Donaire: Fight or vacate title

I-405 Carmageddon approaching

Los ANgeLes Los Angeles Department of transportation officials are hoping to avoid a carmageddon scenario and are cautioning the public again to avoid the I-405 freeway in the Westside at all costs. Plan ahead, avoid the area, or stay home, said Dot officials in a statement earlier this week. the I-405 freeway between the 101 and the I-10 will be closed for 53 hours this weekend (July 16-17) for planned demolition work on the mulholland Bridge. the demolition is part of a major I-405 improvement project, said officials. PAGE A3

PH will improve rating in campaign vs human trafficking

by Jose

Rodel Clapano Philstar.com

AJPress photo by Raphael John Oriel

mANILAVice President Jejomar Binay expressed confidence that the country will attain a tier 1 rating in the global campaign against human trafficking after being raised to tier 2 rank in the 2011 trafficking in Persons report of the Us Department of state. In upgrading the countrys status in the campaign against human trafficking, the Us Department of state recognized improved efforts in the Philippines to curb human trafficking, especially with the conviction of 25 offenders.

In a speech delivered during the 5th social Watch global Assembly held at the sulo riviera hotel in Quezon City tuesday night, Binay said this can be achieved through more efficient investigation and prosecution of human traffickers. the countrys modest achievements allow us to believe that we could achieve tier 1 status at the soonest possible time. to that end, we are committed to upgrade our efficiencies in investigating, prosecuting both labor and sex trafficking offenders, including government officials involved, Binay said. Binay, who is also the presidential adviser on overPAGE A3

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