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friends International Magazine AUGUST 2011
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Remely Valdez
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In this month of August we again have a lot of issues
on anomalies and allegations in our government officials.
We had the helicopter scandals and the electoral fraud
which resulted in the resignation of senator Juan Miguel
Zubiri who stood proud in announcing his resignation
amidst the electoral protest on his winning four years
ago.
He was praised by his colleagues in the senate with his
show of moral courage in stepping down from his post.
Zubiri also said he has not benefited from having held his post in the past 4 years.
“No amount of power, position or wealth is worth sacrificing one’s honor and
integrity.” he said.
I personally salute Sen Zubiri in his decision as the ultimate measure of a person is
not where he/she stands in moments of comfort, but where he/she stands at times
of challenge and controversy. His resignation made it easy for the electoral tribunal
and senate committee to decide on the proclamation of Atty Koko Pimentel as the
winning candidate in the 2007 senatorial election.
While anomalies on the AFP pabaon and others are not yet finished, here comes
another anomaly on the alleged ‘Helicopter Scandal’ which is under investigation
in the senate.
Twenty Seven years ago after the so called birth of democracy and good governance,
which we set to commemorate this month, I thought corruption and anomalies will
be gone after these historic changes in our country but it seems that only the players
were changed but the results are still the same as before or even worse.
I hope that one day all our leaders will realize the importance of Democracy and
freedom that we have achieve in those years and will continue to restore it in the
years to come for the sake of our children and the future generations. Though there
is a saying that no one is perfect, if we however want to change, we can always make
it as it only depends on our willingness to change.
It is also the same as what we look forward to an individual’s daily encounter in life.
Each of us will pass through all of our experiences and daily tasks but once. Any
good therefore that we can do, or any kindness we can show, let us do it now. Let us
not put back or neglect it as we shall never pass this way again.
We have to plan for tomorrow but live for today as life is like a drawing without an
eraser. What will happen to us today cannot be erased tomorrow. We have to learn
which bridge in life we will use or which one to break off. We have to keep in mind
to first say to our self on what we would want to be; and then do what we have to
do.
As I always point out in every OFW association gathering here in Hong Kong,
to keep in mind the spirit and importance of solidarity and strength among their
members. Keep in mind that God will always give us difficulties to make us strong,
to test our strength and faith in Him and our colleagues. He will always give us
problems to solve to test our wisdom.
In our life we seldom think of what we receive but always think of what we missed.
Perhaps God would want us to become acquainted with many different people in
the course of our life so that when we meet the right ones we will appreciate and be
grateful for them.
For myself I received nothing I wanted, but received everything I needed. Remember
that there are two things to aim in life; first to get what you want, and second is to
enjoy it.
We have to live life without FEAR, we have to confront all obstacles and know
that we can overcome them. Always keep in mind that all true achievements and
success depends at last upon our self. Our greatest achievements are not based in
never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Happy Reading ! Mabuhay ang Pinoy.
Arnold P. Grospe
Managing Editor
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Contents
august 2011 issue 69
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Editor’s Note
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Las Filipinas Turns One Year
8
Free Physiotherapy Seminar for Filipinos in HK
10At Your Service
11Authentic Spirituality
12UMELA Marks 3rd Anniversary
13
Mga Kuwentong OFW
14
Legal Story
15Guiding Light
16The Solution
17
Komadrona-HK Holds 2nd General Assembly
18Snapshots
20
When Life HIts You Hard
22
FOBA Presents Bb. Pilipinas HK
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Health, Beauty and Fitness
24
Balitang Showbiz
29
featured Poems
30
Laugh Lines
31
FIM Outlets / Mind Games
32
BAWO Celebrates 21 Years of Good Leadership
33 Horoscope
34 Birthday Corner / Just 4 Kids
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Las Filipinas Turns One Year
by Julia Buen Terry
“LAS FILIPINAS HONG KONG is
successful in terms of organizing seminars and
conducting livelihood skills trainings for its
members but not in giving its hotline numbers
to fellow OFWs in the territory. It was not
able to reach its targeted number of copies for
the year due to financial difficulty, “declared
LFHK Founder/ President Chloe Belle D.
Dogeno during their assessment.
The group gathered in Repulse Bay Beach
on 24 July 2011 to celebrate their one-year
anniversary and general assembly with a
simple lunch and get-to together amongst the
members.
A one- year assessment of LFHK’s activity was
scrutinized and discussed during the meeting
and future plans for the group was unveiled
to the members. Their schedules of seminars
and livelihood skills training until December
2011 was also disclose for the members
reference. New livelihood skills training in
Fish Processing, Food Cart Yummies, Baking
2 (all cakes) and Baking 3 (all cookies) were
presented to the group.
and Drug Safety (Batch 1 & 2) w/ St. James
Settlement, Financial Literacy w/ Banco de
Oro, Philippine National Bank & TP3, Breast
and Cervical Cancer w/ St. John’s Cathedral
HIV Education Center and LIFE Foundation,
Physiotherapy Training also w/ StJCHIVEC.
LFHK is an independent organization adhering
to its objective in giving information’s to OFWs
in HK. For more information about the group,
see them in Facebook; lasfilipinashongkong. It
is now accepting membership, for interested,
call 94507903 & 60907147.
“We are trying our best to be a self- reliant and
self-sustainable group. As much as possible
we do not want to ask for sponsorship for
our funds, only for the venue of our seminars
because we want to practice managing our
group independently,” Dogeno said.
Also inviting OFWs on their seminar:
28 August- Cardiovascular Diseases, 25
September- Drug Administration and Drug
Safety (Batch 3) and to their Recognition
Day on 23 October 2011 in Bayanihan Trust
Center.
“Up to date, we have 172 members but 8 were
expelled and 3 had resigned. Some of our
members had already gone home for good,
others were inactive and have international
day- offs,” according to Dogeno. “I do want
them all to learn livelihood skills to equip
themselves for their reintegration. But a pity
to those who can not attend due to various
reasons because LFHK is only until 2013 in
Hong Kong. We will cease here and move to
Philippines,” she added.
In one- year since its establishment in 18
July 2010, the group had implemented
23 livelihood skills training for its
members in Baking(OWWA), Food Cart
Business(OWWA), Ribbon Folding, Bead
Crafts, Meat Processing and Soap Carving. And
organized seminars in Drug Administration
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MinMa Holds Another Season of Gokud
by Bhel Caintic
In 2005, the Mindanaoans group in Hong
Kong created and organized their version
of the popular TV reality game show/ “The
Amazing Race”.
They named the event GOKUD Mindanao.
Gokud is a Visayan word for “chase”. The
nature and the scope of the game was redesigned to suit the group available time and
resources. The unique concept of the game was
designed not only to challenge one’s stamina
but also to test the strategy and planning skills
of the participants as can be viewed in the rules
and mechanics of the game.
Other participants were: DOMOHK, Laguna
Achievers LAWA Bohol HK Federation,
Visayas Alliance (VISAHK) Phil Investors
and Savers Organization (PISO) Marinduque
Assn, Cebu Federation Intl (CFI,) Isabela
Federation, FilReflex and NOPT-HK
MinMa Would like to to extend their hearfelt
gratitude to GOKUD sponsors PLDT SMART
1528 and Gen EX Cargo and to all group
participants for the succesfull conclusion of
GOKUD 2011.
Now on its 4th season GOKUD becomes a
venue for friendship and camaraderie for
some OFWs in Hong Kong. The experience
in joining GOKUD broaden the participants
knowledge and teaches them the value of
camaraderie, teamwork and sportsmanship.
GOKUD slowly become an annual regular
event of the Mindanao (HK) Migrant Alliance.
Thus, last August 7, 2011 under the soaring
heat of the sun, 14 OFW groups joined another
season of GOKUD.
One batch traveled from Victoria Park to
Central and another batched traveled from
Belcher’s Park to Central. This year’s GOKUD
featured 20 stations and was more meaningful
since Philippine historical landmarks in Hong
Kong were added in the GOKUD route.
The winners of this years GOKUD are the
following: Muslim Filipino Association
(MUSFILA) – Champion; Leyte Samar
Association (Leysam) 1st runner up; La Union
Federation (LUFOH ) 2nd runner up.
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At
Your Service
By: Rolando E. Estrella
Authentic Spirituality
MAGTANONG PO KAYO
The author has been in the public service of the Filipino Overseas Workers in Hong Kong for the past 20 years. He gives free advice and
counsel, as well as practical solutions on employment-related problems, family matters, etc. Mr. Estrella or Brother Rolly, as most people
call him, is currently the Vice President of INSURANCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS CO., INC. For free counseling, please
send your letters/inquiries to: AT YOUR SERVICE COLUMN, c/o Friends International Magazine, 5D Sun King Building,
580 Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong. (Attention to Bro. Rolly)
INNOCENT MONSTER
Dear Bro. Rolly,
Six months ago I transferred to a new employer
after my previous employer with whom I worked for
six years emigrated to Australia.
While I have no complaint against my new employers
(Chinese couple) who treat me kindly, my problem is
about their only child, an 8-year old boy who I find
extremely violent and naughty. I understand that in
a span of just two years they have already employed
five helpers all of whom have resigned because they
could not handle this boy whom they have branded
“little monster”. As the sixth helper, I feel that I will
also follow my predecessor’s fate.
During the first month of my employment, I noticed
right away the boy’s bad behaviour especially as only
the two of us are left in the flat all day long because
both my employers are working. Every morning I
dress him up for school, he would kick me, even spit
on me and yell at me telling me he hates me. We
eat breakfast and dinner together because his parents
come home late almost every day. He would throw
food right on my chest and spill his drinks on my dress
and then yell at me with anger. Several times he threw
spoons at me and really hurt me. When I told him,
one time, I will leave because he is very naughty he
really begged me to stay and cried and cried. I have
never seen him very scared than at that moment and
I really pitied him. He promised he will behave but
after a few days he was back to “normal” again.
I have informed my employers for so many times
about their son’s behaviour but they said it is my job
to look after their son while it is their job to look for
money to pay for my salary. I am really bothered by
their carefree attitude towards their son
They are able to sit down together as a family only
once a week and yet I have not seen them talk to him
nicely and show that they care as parents. They would
shout at him and even hit him every time he makes
mistake.
A few days ago, this monster boy once again kicked
me while I was dressing him up and I almost hit
him back but it’s a good thing I did not lose control
of myself.
I am planning to resign as I am afraid I might
hurt him one of these days. I need your counsel as I
want to work for another employer because I have four
children who I am supporting .
Carina, Fan Ling, NT
Dear Carina,
That boy is not a monster, he is a sick child.
He has got a huge psychological problem. He
needs love, care and attention which obviously
he does not get from his parents. The syndrome
is clear - he is a sad boy wanting to get across his
message to his parents that he needs them but he
could not and so he does naughty and bad things
to send that message to get their attention.
It is common in Hong Kong to see both
husband and wife working due to high cost of
living and as a result, most of the time, parenting
is left in the hands of the domestic helper. The
domestic helper then becomes the “shock
absorber” of an “attention-starved” child like in
your own particular case.
It is abnormal for any boy of that age not to
be naughty. However he became even naughtier
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because of the present circumstance. I would
counsel instead that you take the role of being a
mother of that boy. As you are a parent yourself
I am sure it is easy for you to understand when
I tell you that you can fill up the missing gap in
that boy’s life – a mother’s love and attention.
Be his mother for the time being. Give him a
motherly hug when he feels sad, read bed-time
stories for him, take him to the park, tell him
to speak out, play games with him, etc. Treat
him like your own son. Remember he became
very scared and begged you to stay when you
threatened to leave. That child has developed the
LOVE in you, you simply have to reciprocate it,
he is just confused and he could not express it
rightly. Be patient because LOVE is.
It is a good investment when you are able to
change the life of that child – you are assured
of re-contract in these hard times of too many
terminations.
And one thing more, that
investment will not cost you any money because
LOVE is always free.
Bro. Rolly
TO WALK OR NOT TO WOK
Dear Bro. Rolly,
By July 17, 2001 I shall have completed my 2-year
employment contract with my Chinese employer. I
am worried about the kind of release letter she will be
issuing me because of the events that have happened
in the past few months.
We find it difficult to communicate with each other
because apart from few and very limited English
words she knows, I could not understand the way she
pronounce them. There have been a lot of times when
my employer would give me certain instructions and
yet when I complied it would turn out they were not
the ones she had intended me to do.
The latest miscommunication happened during
the last week of April this year when while I was
working in the kitchen, she approached me and told
me, “Gina, you take a walk”. I was surprised why
she told me that. At first I did not move and stared
at her, but when she screamed the same instruction
again, I hurriedly left and walked towards the living
room thinking that perhaps she wanted to be alone in
the kitchen or perhaps she wanted me to take a break
by letting me take a short walk.
However she screamed again and ran towards me
in the living room with the wok on her right hand
which she said she will smash on my head. I then
realized that she wanted me to “take the wok” and not
for me to “take a walk”.
This is just one example
of the many misunderstandings we had in the past
because of communication problem.
If she issued me a bad release letter, do you think I
will still be able to transfer to a new employer?
Gina, Sau Ma Ping
Dear Gina,
Communication problem is one of the
reasons why some domestic workers do not
have a good working relationship with their
employers. When faced with this problem, the
helper would either break the contract herself
or the employer would terminate the contract
using communication problem as the reason
for such premature termination of the contract.
While some helpers are able to transfer to new
employers, some are sent back home by the
Immigration Department.
I know of so many domestic helpers who,
despite their employers’ inability to speak
English and despite their inability to speak
Cantonese, are able to maintain long-term and
harmonious relationships with their employers.
A lot of them use sign language at first to
communicate with their employers and then
they take such problem as a challenge and
opportunity for them to have the desire to learn
how to speak Cantonese, and after a while they
are able to speak the language.
It is also equally important to use one’s
COMMON SENSE when following instructions
from the employer. Relate the instruction on the
situation and on the place and time it is given by
the employer and than act accordingly and with
a common sense.
Most of the helpers I know however are
generally smart and intelligent. I am reminded
of one, who used to be a high school teacher,
and who at one time was charged by the police
of littering. One Sunday morning she went to a
park and bought a sandwich and a can of softdrink . She then pulled the aluminum tab from
the soft-drink can and placed it right beside
her on the concrete chair. A policewoman saw
what she did and approached her and charged
her of littering. She argued but naturally the
policewoman pre-vailed.
She attended the
hearing one month later and was offered a court
interpreter which she politely refused reasoning
out that she could express and defend herself.
The judge read the case filed against her and told
her, “According to police record you committed
littering by throwing a piece of rubbish on the
chair in the park”.
“Your honor”, she said, “I did not commit
littering nor did I throw a piece of rubbish on the
chair. As far as I know, throwing means lifting
something and then hurling it causing that thing
to fly into the air and landing away from you.
Your honor, the fact that I just placed the softdrink tab right beside me on the chair did not
mean that I littered.”
The judge asked, “So, then why did you not
stand up and put the tab on the nearby rubbish
bin?”
And she replied, “Your honor, my intention
was being prudent by putting the tab and the
sandwich wrapper altogether and at the same
time in the bin after I have finished eating my
sandwich.”
The case was dropped.
But you don’t have to be a teacher to be a
little bit smart when following your employer’s
instructions. You have to have common sense
though ALL THE TIME.
Regarding your question, you can transfer
to a new employer after you have completed
your 2-year employment contract whether you
have a good release letter or not. But whether
the new employer will be interested to hire you
is another question. I suggest that you try your
best to impress your present employer during
the last few weeks of your stay with her so that
you can obtain a good release letter. employer.
Bro. Rolly
shared by Remely Valdez
“Oh that you would bless me
wonderfully, Please be with me in everything I
do. Greatly expand my [Christian] borders, and
Keep me from all evil, harm and disaster.”
Fourth, also pray everyday telling
God that we are available and ask Him to use
us to be “as Jesus” in some way to every life we
touch.
Fifth, know what God’s Word, the
Bible, teaches so we know what to believe
and how to live. Strive with God’s help to
always live in harmony with God’s will as
taught in His Word. To do this we need to read
and study God’s word regularly, if not daily.
Sixth, maintain strong connections
with fellow Christians to help support and
encourage each other in our Christian work.
“Since, then, you have been raised with
Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ
is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on
things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and
your life, is now hidden with Christ in God.”(Colossians 3:1-3)
A faithful Christian once said, “We
are doing a Bible study on spiritual gifts.”
Do we have any ideas on how Christians
can become more spiritual in their everyday
living, and what constitutes a spiritual person?
Well, being a born-again Christian, a lot of
things happened in my life especially the
transformation within myself especially the
way i talk, the values of life and the wisdom
and knowledge i had. I always act in different
way not same as before. God done many
changes in my life since the day that i repent
and surrendered my life to Him..But being a
Christian, need also to be strong coz the devil
knows the Word of God so well, the devil
continuously seeks to find ways to nulify the
lives of people who truly believe the Words
of God. The devil uses countless words to
neutralize our faith and consequently destroy
us. The devil causes strangers to befriend those
who are weak in the faith and sow words of
critism in their hearts. The devil uses relatives
and friends with the same objective. Lies are
one of the many methods the devil uses and
unfortunately, many have been destroyed
by this weapon. Those who have heeded the
devil’s lies are already part of Satan’s family
and live in darkness. So, in order to fight the
devil’s work, we need to obey the Word of
God and put our trust in Him and use our faith
in action not in words only.
And how can we determine that
we, Christians become more spiritual in our
daily living and how can we become genuinely
spiritual?
need to have a strong desire for this and be fully
committed to it, because authentic spirituality
doesn’t come naturally to most of us. The halfhearted never make it.
Second, ask God to give us the desire
to be all that He has planned for us to be
and the desire to do what He wants us to do.
Third, it is very helpful to pray every
day, committing our life and way to God,
including a prayer such as that of Jabez:
Seventh, be faithful in worship in
our church and in service to others, using
the spiritual gifts that God has given to us.
Remember, too, that while using spiritual gifts
is very important, having these gifts is not the
measure of spirituality. The real test is the test
of love. As the Apostle Paul wrote: “If I speak
in the tongues [languages] of men and of angels,
but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or
a clanging cymbal.. And now these three remain:
faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is
love.” (1 Corinthians 13:1,13)
Passi City (Iloilo) Association HK Events/Activities
Passi City (Iloilo) Association HK Members
PCA-HK’s Macau Escapade
The Ten (10) Contestants for Best Speaker ‘11. Winners: 1st Place: Dianna A. Lopez of
NOPT, 2nd place: Mary Joy P. Tabugoc of Jesus is Supreme Int’l. Church and 3rd Place:
Cely P. Palmes of Dingle, Iloilo.
First, to be genuinely spiritual we
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UMELA - Marks 3 Anniversary
rd
by Ofelia Baquirin and Chloe belle Dogeno
Dancers, The Domohk Dancers and
Marinduque Dancers gave their best
performances and Ms Emz Mortel sang our
UMELA song, Ms Lowelin Addu andJenette
sung and serenaded the candidates.
The United Migrants Entrepreneurship
And Livelihood Association (UMELA-HK)
celebrated its 3rd Founding Anniversary
featuring the Coronation of Miss UMELA –
HK 2011 and the search for Miss Pearl Of
The Orient 2011.
Michelle Calpito was crowned Miss UMELA
– HK 2011. She also won the title of Miss
Pearl Of The Orient 2011 and Best In Gown.
Miss. Andrea Gomez was the 1st Runner Up
and Miss Lia Danielia was the 2nd Runner Up
also winning Best In Mannequin Look Alike
& Best Fashionista & Best Summer Attire.
Ms. Lea Silaroy bag the Miss Photogenic
award and Miss Gorgeous. Ms Lirio Ursua
was the Miss UMELA Ambassador 2011
and was represented by Ms Jasmin Boringot.
The other candidates who participated
and contributed their time and effort were
Ms. Rebecca Lascota, and Ms Annabelle
Jacosalem.
The purpose of the contest is to raise funds
for the UMELA Projects in Philippines like
continuously providing resources in schools
for the needy children. UMELA also donated
twice food and groceries to the unfortunate
fellows OFW who stayed in Bethune House.
The occasion also celebrate the 4th Recognition
Rites for UMELA’S different livelihood
training programs such as Meat Processing,
Ribbon Folding, Basic Swedish Massage,
Flower Making & Arrangement and Soap
Carving. There were 12 competitors among
the graduates of Ribbon Folding and Flower
Making in Bouquet making competition. and
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Ms Helen Silvestre was crowned for Miss
UMELA Entrepreneur 2011.
The Guest Speaker was Mr. Victor Neri,
General Director of TP3 who gave an inspiring
message to the audience. Special guests were:
Hon. Vice-Consul Charles Andrei Macaspac,
Barrister Ody Lai, Mr. Joey Ortega,
(Chairman of Philippine Alliance), Ms.
Marie Tuohy (Beauty Consultant of Rozglow
Contributors) Mr. Raymond Evora, General
Manager of Philippine National Bank, Mr.
Marlon Hernandez, General Manager of First
Metro Bank, Mr. JP de Guzman, Marketing
Manager of Banco De Oro, Miss Anna
Payawal of B&S Travel Agency, Engineer
Renato Sorezo of The Builders and Guru of
International Modern Arnis Federation of
the Philippines-HK, and Mr.Arthur Buban,
Adviser of Bicol Association. They were
also the respected Judges of the competition.
Ms Rose Martin of Nueva Ecija Ass’n and
Ms. Maritess Nuval President of La Union
Federation were the Panel of Adjudicators.
WOMED also gave their support and
provided help in the event led by Ms Jo
Cajada. The entire event was conducted
very lively thru the emcees Ms Remedios
Mortel, Ms Remedios Borlaza, assisted
by Ms Florence Belenario UMELA Head
Project Coordinator and Mr. Arnold Grospe,
our beloved Founder/Adviser. Ms. Mariafe
Bueno previous MISS UMELA 2010, Miss
Melona Rosales UMELA P.R.O., and Ms
Lea Silaroy were the choreographers.
“It is important for us to aware of health for
ourselves as well as for our employers and
family, and be knowledgeable of managing
our finance so that we may make good use
of the money we earned when we return to
our country. That’s why I coordinated with
the above respected Bankers to organize
Financial Planning/Financial Literacy &
Entrepreneurial Seminar” according to
Baquirin.
Mga Kwentong OFW
ni Violy C. Pascual
Gulong ng Buhay OFW
Magandang
kalagayan ang nagdaang
apat na taon ni Eva bilang domestic helper
sa Singapore. Expat ang naging mga amo
at itinuring siyang kapamilya na sinuklian
naman niya ng serbisyong may pagmamalasakit at pagmamahal sa nag-iisang anak ng
mga ito. Danga’t kailangang bumalik ang
mga amo sa kanilang lupang sinilangang
America. Tukso ang uso at balitang mas
magandang hindi hamak ang mga benepisyo at kapakanan ng mga OFW sa Hong
Kong kaysa sa Singapore kaya naengganyong mag-apply sa ahensya doon upang
makarating dito sa Hong Kong.
May kasabihan na “hindi araw-araw ang
pasko”, tumalab ito kay Eva. Kung gaano
kagaan at damdaming tao ang natamasa sa
apat na taon sa Singapore, kabaliktaran ang
sinapit niya sa Hong Kong mula sa malupit,
madamot at wala yatang puso na among intsik.
On behalf of UMELA Officers and members
I’d like to extend my deepest gratitude to all
of them for their benevolent support.
In UMELA WE UNITE, WE SERVE & WE
“DARE TO DREAM”! GOD BLESS US!
Hindi maaring umurong o sumuko agad si
Eva sa laki ng ginastos at ibinayad para sa
placement fee. Kinailangang magtiis upang
hindi maputol ang pagpapadala para sa
pantustos sa anak sa kolehiyo. Subalit, may
hangganan ang kanyang pagtitiis sa panliliit ng kanyang pagkatao at halos hindi
siya ituring na tao. Nagbreak-contract siya
makatapos ang 15 buwan at lakas loob na
kumapit sa uso naman dito sa Hong Kong
na diskarteng “exit Macau”.
at makaramay sa kanyang sakit na insomnia. Mabait ang sir at ang nag-iisang dalagitang anak at sinabihan siyang pwede siyang
kumain ng mga noodles sa kusina. May patiuna nga lang na pagpapasensyahan niya ang
madam dahil medyo may kasungitan. Tuta
ang alaga ni madam na siyang pangunahing dahilan upang kumuha ng helper. Huling mga araw ng Hulyo, pangatlong linggo
ng paninilbihan ni Eva, parang tigre na si
madam, at minsan nakitang nagluto ng instant noodles si Eva, pinagduduro-duro nito
at sinabihan siyang hindi pwedeng galawin
ang mga noodles dahl mahal ang mga ito,
(humigit-kumulang na 3 dollars). Sumagot
si Eva na binigyan siya ng bendisyon ni sir
na pwedeng kumain nito, gustong iluwa at
ibuga sa mukha ni madam ang nalunok ng
noodles sa sama ng loob. Mas matindi ang
tinuran sagot ni madam, “ako ang nakapirma ng kontrata kaya ako ang masusunod
hindi ang sir mo”.
Nagbakasyon sa Europe ang buong pamilya, naiwan si Eva at ang tuta. Nag-iwan ng
1 libo, gagamitin lang sa pagkain at kung
sakaling may emergency pangangailangan
ang aso. Hindi binanggit ang pagkain ni
Eva.
Ugaling Pinoy na maasahan sa damayan
pagdating sa ganitong kagipitan, may mga
nagbigay ng kung anu-anong pantawid-gutom na mga pagkain. Nagkataon may isa na
meron kaibigan American couple na naghahanap ng yaya sa ipapanganak pa lamang
na panganay, ipinakilala siya.
Magandang pagkakataon na hindi pa dumadating ang masungit na madam. Nagkapirmahan agad at malaking sahod ang
ibibigay dahil naawa sa sinapit ni Eva at nakita naman ang referal letter ng dating amo
sa Singapore.
Katapusan ng Hulyo, isang buwang abisong
aalis na si Eva sa trabaho ang dinatnan ng
madam. Maaring hindi na tapusin ito kung
dadating ang bagong amo mula sa pag-aayos
ng mga dapat bago pirmihan ng manirahan
dito sa Hong Kong.
Pinagbabakasyon pa si Eva upang makapiling ang pamilya nito matapos mabigyan ng
panibagong working visa, habang hinihintay ang paglabas ng bata sa buwan ng Septyembre. Sagot lahat ang gastos at aandar
pati ang sahod kahit nasa bakasyon pa siya,
paunang swerteng tatanggapin ni Eva.
Nasa taas ang glorya at wala dito sa lupa,
magkakambal ang mga pasakit at pasarap sa
buhay ng tao. Kung dumating ang liwanag
ng swerte, samantalahin na tamasahin at ganoon din kung sumapit ang dilim ng malas,
paghandaang tanggapin at muling umasa na
iikot muli ang gulong ng buhay.
Sa batas-Hong Kong na sapilitang paglabas dito kung hindi nakatapos ng kontrata,
ahensya ang may pakana na pwedeng sa
Macau na lang mamalagi ng kinakailangang paghihintay sa working visa. Bukod sa
kita ng ahensya mula sa amo, mula sa aplikante at dagdag pa ang tirahan sa Macau na
konektado pa rin sa ahensya sa Hong Kong.
Hindi na makakapili ng magandang amo
sa kakulangan ng panahon, dahil sa batas
Hong Kong na 2 linggo lang ang palugit
upang mamalagi dito kung hindi ay mapapabilang sa tinatawag na “overstay”.
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hindi ka na pwedeng bumalik dito. Sawimpalad ang kapara, halos ayaw pakainin at
tila tuod at hayop ang turing kay Eva na
ayaw patigilin sa pagtratrabaho. Ang turan
ng madam, “matutulog ka lang kung kailan
ko sasabihin”, marahil upang sabayan siya
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Legal Matters
Guiding Light
by Bernadeth M. Benitez
by Barrister Ody A. Lai
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Right of Abode - Part 1
Why are the domestic helpers visa holders in
HK not qualified for permanent residency in
Hong Kong? What are the chances of getting
the Hong Kong High Court to rule in our favour? What must domestic helpers do? Anna
of Shatin
The hottest topic for all domestic helper visa
holders in Hong Kong is the coming judicial
review cases to be heard by the High Court of
Hong Kong this August and in October 2011.
The 3 petitions were filed by our kababayans
namely Evangeline Vallejos, a domestic worker
here since 1986; Daniel and Irene Domingo who
worked here as domestic workers from 1982 to
2007 and from 1985 to 2007; and Josephine
Gutierrez, a domestic worker since 1991.
THE ASPIRATIONS of many who worked in
Hong Kong for at least 7 years is definitely to
become Permanent Residents of Hong Kong.
Even without doing a proper survey, this statement is accurate. There are many reasons but
not limited to the fact that there are jobs for
domestic helpers in Hong Kong, with good
pay including food, accommodations, and trips
back to Philippines. Yes the hours are long but
the working conditions are mostly opulent and
luxurious given that Employers are screened by
the Immigration Department to be financially
able to employ domestic helpers. Compared this
to being a day worker or per hour worker on
the decoration, building and retail and services
industries where the worker pays for his living
expenses outside. Undeniably, income in HK is
much higher than from home.
OTHER REASONS: HK is very close to
Philippines. If you live in America and Europe,
the distance, the cost & time of travel will be
greater. Include the cultural differences including food, customs, traditions, weather, and more,
HK is a good place to earn a living and have a
cohesive social life, with Philippines just 1-½
hours away. Important, is the efficient, effective
infrastructure and excellent governance of HK
government plus strong rule of law. Overlooking
the tiny space, high prices, restricted democratic
election of leaders, Hong Kong is “ALMOST
PARADISE IN ASIA”.
THE
LAW:
ENTITLEMENTS
AND
BARRIERS are real for domestic visa holders.
Immigration Ordinance, Cap 155, Section 2 defines “WHO IS A PERMANENT RESIDENT”
(PR) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region as a person who is within one of the
following categories is a permanent resident of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region-
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under sub section (d), A person not of Chinese
nationality who has entered Hong Kong with
a valid travel document, has ordinarily resided
in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not
less than 7 years and has taken Hong Kong
as his place of permanent residence before
or after the establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region, who, before
the establishment of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, had the right of abode
in Hong Kong only.
The above section by itself would entitle many
DH visa holders the right of abode and thus
become permanent residents of HK. But,
there is an interpretation of the meaning of
‘ORDINARILY RESIDENT” of HK. Section
2(4)(a)(vi) of Immigration Ordinance Cap 115,
says that (4) For the purposes of this Ordinance,
a person SHALL NOT BE TREATED AS
ORDINARILY RESIDENT in Hong Kong- (a)
during any period in which he remains in Hong
Kong- (Amended 122 of 1997 s. 2) (vi) while
employed as a domestic helper who is from outside Hong Kong; or (Added 122 of 1997 s. 2).
It is because of this interpretation under s 2(4)
(a)(vi), that excludes all holders of DH visa from
qualifying as PR of HK, because by law, their
stay is not considered as Ordinarily resident of
HK. It is this interpretation that the 3 petitioners
who are all Pinoys and our Kababayans mount
the Judicial Review at the High Court.
LEGALLY
UNFAIR,
IRRATIONAL,
UNREASONABLE,
AND
UNCONSTITUTIONAL: The Judicial Review
will be based on the above legal standards of
fairness, rationality, reasonableness and constitutionality. On a layman’s language, one can ask,
why is an engineer who works in HK for 7 years
can become PR but not the DH? Both are working albeit different nature of job; Both are from
Philippines and worked and stayed in HK for 7
years; Both contributed to the economic success
of HK, the engineer more direct and obvious
and the DH indirectly by freeing the spouse to
join the work force and have a 2nd income in the
family; Both has reasonable means to support
themselves; Both are of good character without
any criminal convictions; Both are settled in HK
by the time they apply for PR; Both are paying
taxes, the engineer pay salaries tax while the DH
through levy or because they are exempted in
any event because their salaries are lower than
the allowable tax deductions for calculations of
tax payable to the HK Internal Revenue. With
the different entitlements in law, it is simply unfair and discriminatory.
HONG KONG BILL OF RIGHTS
GUARANTEED EQUALITY: Chapter 3 of the
Basic Law of HK, Article 24, states that, Hong
Kong Residents shall include PRs and Non PRs.
The PRs are those (4) Persons not of Chinese
nationality who have entered Hong Kong with
valid travel documents, have ordinarily resided
in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not
less than seven years and have taken Hong Kong
as their place of permanent residence before
or after the establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region. This right does
not exclude DH Visa holders as compared with
the Immigration Ordinance Cap 115.
Article 25 of the same Basic Law states, All
Hong Kong residents shall be equal before the
law. This equality extends to all residents whether PRs or Non PRs. If the DH Visa Holder is
considered HK Resident, then he or she is entitled to the equality espoused by the Basic Law.
Why must they be excluded? The Basic Law
speaks of Equality and is more superior law that
the Immigration Ordinance which is discriminatory and contradictory to the Basic Law.
Every one of us is
facing our future and
unsure of what the
next year would bring.
Nobody knows what
God’s will is. Does a lack of certainty about
the future translate in not knowing God’s
will?
The concept of knowing God’s will is often
limited to discerning what specific situation we
will be in at some future time. Although seeking God’s specific leading is a part of it. The
aspect that is just as vital is to follow clearly defined elements of Gds will each and everyday.
Like, it is gods will for us to be good in our
work to fellow creatures, friends, to be a good
citizen in general as a challenge to those opposed to Christ. (1 Peter 2:15) We should give
thanks to God no matter what happen to us,
avoiding immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3) to
live under the Holy Spirit’s control (Ephesians
5:18) to praise and sing to him and submit and
befriend to other believers.
Like my father’s death, I considered it as Gods
will. Looking at him in his hospital bed diagnosed of colon cancer lat Novembe3r 2010, I
saw him in incredible pain, I pitied him, unable to draw full breath, experienced those several injections, colonoscopy medications, op-
KnowingGod’s Will
eration oral and chemotherapy and we know
its very painful watching him. Last March 11,
2011, I took my emergency exit to see him, I
was definitely block out and fainted that day.
I believe God is with me, because from that
experienced I opened my mind and when I
saw him I feel that he was sleeping towards
eternity. He told me, Anak, LET’S TRUST
THE LORD AND THANK HIM FOR FORGIVENESS OF MY SINS, he lamented with
his soft voice. When he saw me crying he said
I’m okay now and I’m ready to go to Heaven
and meet God. I was clothed with warm embrace by my mommy and with God.
Looking back, at my father’s tragedy, I considered it as Gods will, we accepted it. What
encourage me and my family and siblings, I
read to then Job 33:4. It says the Spirit of God
has made me and the (Spirit) breath of the Almighty gives me life. Its really very painful losing our love one but if we keep our heart and
read the Gods words we will be comforted.
According to John 11:35 even Jesus wept with
those who wept because he understands sorrow. He said, If you’ve loss a loved one you
understand my grief and loneliness. However,
despite the pain there is comfort and hope because of the Promise of God, who personally
interested in us and is touched with the feel-
ing of our infirmities (Hebrew 4:15) there4 is
a place called HEAVEN. The bible makes is
it clear that when one who trust Christ dies,
He or She is absent from the body and present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). So, it
is that we know we will be reunited someday
and it has been promised that in Heaven He
will wipe away all tears from our eyes. (Revelation 7:17)
To my fellow brothers and sisters for our comforting verse and encouragement to ourselves
if we loss our loved ones. In I Thessalonians
4:13-18 it says that when our Lord returns and
our love one dies, our love one who tr5usted
him will be raised from the dead. He will bring
their spirits with Him from Heaven to enter
their changed eternal bodies and then we who
are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in
the air and so shall we with the Lord. This inspires me and comforted me during these days
of my mourning. Fellow believers, remember
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me all ye that labor
and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
We come to Him, whether through death or
the Lords return, we will be together in heaven
with the Lord. May it be that we and our love
ones will join the LORD in HEAVEN. That’s
GOD’S WILL.
Article 39 states, The provisions of the
International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (ICCPR), the International Covenant
on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and
international labour conventions as applied to
Hong Kong shall remain in force and shall be
implemented through the laws of the HKSAR.
The rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong
residents shall not be restricted unless as prescribed by law. Such restrictions shall not contravene the provisions of the preceding paragraph
of this Article. The ICCPR was adopted in HK
and is enforced by HK courts. While it is true
that there is restriction imposed by the s 2 (4) (a)
(vi) interpretations of ordinarily resident of HK,
this interpretation is inferior to the higher edict
of the Basic Law.
There is strong legal basis to challenge the interpretation as irrational, unfair, illogical and
therefore unconstitutional. The interpretation
should be amended to be in line with the law of
7 years ordinarily resident in HK being equally
applicable to a Working Visa holder or DH Visa
Holder.
(To be continued next month on other legal,
social, economic, political consequences of the
petition. Please read and support the Judicial
Review Petition. It is best for our Kababayans
and all DH visa holders to be equal before the
law of HK.)
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Komadrona - HK Holds 2nd General Assembly
The Solution
by Apostle Renato D. Carillo / ORAS NG HIMALA staff
1
“ Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the
2
Jews. Now there is in
Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which
in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is
3
surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here
a great number of disabled people used to lie5
-the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who
was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight
6
years. When Jesus saw him lying there and
learned that he had been in this condition for
a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to
7
get well?” ”Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no
one to help me into the pool when the water is
stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone
8
else goes down ahead of me.” Then Jesus said
to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.”
9
At once the man was cured; he picked up his
mat and walked. The day on which this took
10
place was a Sabbath, and so the Jews said to
the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath; the law forbids you to carry your mat.”
11
But he replied, “The man who made me well
said to me, `Pick up your mat and walk.’ “12So
they asked him, “Who is this fellow who told
13
you to pick it up and walk?” The man who
was healed had no idea who it was, for Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was
14
there. Later Jesus found him at the temple
and said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop
sinning or something worse may happen to
you.”
John 5:1-14
Four Revelations:
1. Our Lord Jesus Christ knows our situation, condition, illness, burden, suffering,
and problem. He knows our thoughts, our
speech, and our deeds and even our heartbeat. Nothing is hidden from His sight.
As Jesus knew the condition of the man in John
5:1-14 who was lame for 38 years, the same is
true with us; He does not only know our situations and conditions, but He also knows every aspect of our lives. He knows which part
of our lives that needs to be mended or to be
taken care. The solution is in Him. He knows
all our needs today, tomorrow and forever. He
is so much concerned with us. Indeed, we are
so much important in the yes of God. And
because He loves us, He wants to mend and
make all aspects of our lives pleasant.
2. The Lord Jesus wants to remove our
hearts and minds to our negative situation, condition, suffering, illness and
problems and turn it unto Him for He is
the solution of it.
As Jesus removed the lame man’s attention to
his miserable condition and switched it unto
Him who is the solution of his problem, the
same thing He wants to do unto us. Definitely, He wants to remove our hearts and minds
from our negative situation, condition, illness,
burden, suffering, and problem. Then, we will
be able to see the solution. Otherwise, we will
never know the solution, and our situation
may even get worse.
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things will be given to you as well. Therefore
do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow
will worry about itself. Each day has enough
trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:25-34
3. We have to believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is so much able to save us, to
change us, to heal us, to bless us, and to
give solution to our problems.
Sickness and disease also come when we fear,
when we have self-pity, when we have bitterness, and when we do not forgive those who
sinned against us. So, we have to decide to refuse sinning against God. However, if we commit sin against God, we have to repent now.
Our Lord Jesus did not try to heal the lame
man in Bethesda, but he healed him. Therefore, we have to believe that Jesus Christ is so
much able to give us the solution to all our
problems. We have to believe that He is the
only solution to all crises.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you
may have peace. In this world you will have
trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the
world.” John 16:33
We have to expect miracles from God. Why? It
is because nothing is impossible for Him to do.
He can do all things.
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this
is impossible, but not with God; all things are
possible with God. Mark 10:27
4. Jesus does not want us to keep sinning
again and again.
As Jesus did not want the lame man to commit
sin again, He does not also want us to keep
sinning against Him again and again. It is because if we fall into sin again, our lives will
be ruined; our future will be destroyed. Sin
destroys lives, family, and future. Sin creates a
dark world. And the wages of sin is death in
the fire of hell.
When we live in sin, whether we like it or
not, we will get sick. Jesus said that illness is
connected with sin. Sickness comes when we
worry for anything. Anxiety shortens life span
and it gives sicknesses and diseases.
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“ Therefore I tell you, do not worry about
your life, what you will eat or drink; or about
your body, what you will wear. Is not life more
important than food, and the body more im26
portant than clothes? Look at the birds of
the air; they do not sow or reap or store away
in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds
them. Are you not much more valuable than
27
they? Who of you by worrying can add a
28
single hour to his life? ”And why do you
worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the
29
field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I
tell you that not even Solomon in all his splen30
dor was dressed like one of these. If that is
how God clothes the grass of the field, which
is here today and tomorrow is thrown into
the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O
31
you of little faith? So do not worry, saying,
`What shall we eat?’ or `What shall we drink?’
32
or `What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run
after all these things, and your heavenly Father
33
knows that you need them. But seek first his
kingdom and his righteousness, and all these
Ardan, Secretary: Faith A. Campillanos,
Assistant Secretary: Mercy R. Villarta,
Treasurer: Edna R. Villarta Assistant Treasurer:
Fatima M. Penar, Auditor: Paulina C. Claro,
Assistant Auditor: Donna Jean P. Mendoza, P.
R.O. Charity Hope C. Ciervo, Assistant P. R.
O.: Marrz S. Balaoro.
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Jesus is not only the solution to our problems,
but He is the solution to all our problems and
the problems of this world. He is the only solution.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just
and will forgive us our sins and purify us from
all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
Coming January 2012, the group will have a
search for “Role Model 2011” at Chater Road.
The contest is open to all interested OFWs.
For more information on how to join, contact
Dada 98573614 and Irene 94466523.
”
Do you have a problem and a need today? The
solution is in the Lord Jesus. He is the greatest
solution of all. Just ask the Lord to forgive
you and say this prayer:
“Father God, please forgive me for all my sins in
thoughts, words and deeds. Forgive me for bitterness, self-pity, resentment, jealousy, envy, fear, anger,
hatred, lying, cheating, gambling, smoking, negative thoughts words, action and reactions. Forgive
me also for watching or reading pornographic film
and magazines or in the internet, forgive me also
for believing to horoscope and fortune -tellers. Forgive me also for committing adultery, fornication in
deeds or in thoughts. Forgive us also, Father God
for worshipping to idols and bowing before carved
images, I renounce all these. I now forgive everyone
who sinned against me. I release forgiveness and forget what they have done or said against me. I now
also forgive myself. Lord Jesus, I now accept you as
my Lord and Savior and my healer. Lord Jesus, I invite you to come into my life and reign in my heart. I
need you, and I will abide in you. I believe that the
solution of all my problems and burdens is in You,
Lord. And please write my name in the book of life.
Thank you Father God, in the most precious name
your Son, Lord Jesus Christ. I pray. Amen.”
Two years since its first assembly, KomadronaHK continue its objectives for the betterment of
its members and other OFWs in Hong Kong.
The group held its 2nd Year General Assembly
last 03 July 2011 at David Kwok Room, St.
John’s Cathedral, Central, Hong Kong.
The gathering was attended by members and
friends of Komadrona- HK highlighted a
short program with the theme, “ Palawakin at
Pahigpitin ang pagkakaisa tungo sa pagsuporta
sa mga usaping migrante at pagpapaunlad ng
serbisyong medical para sa OFWs”.
Guest Speaker Pastor Joram Calimutam, Asia
Pacific Mission for Migrants Coordinator
hailed in his speech, “Midwives have a noble
profession and are instrumental in saving lives
of mother and child. Hence, they uphold the
rights and welfare of other OFWs in Hong
Kong as an expression of their unity and
concern to their fellow OFWs”.
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Call/Txt (in the Philippines):
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Komadrona-HK President Irene Coles Peji
echoed the same sentiments as Calimutan,
“It is important for us to give attention to
our condition as foreign workers in Hong
Kong regardless of our profession. Here, we
experience different problems and exploitations
and we needed to protect ourselves through
our unity”, she said.
The group had been actively participating in
forums and rallies for the protection of OFWs
rights and welfares in the territory since its
establishment in 2009. Also rendering free
Blood Pressure Checking every Sunday from
10am-2 pm at their tambayan in Chater Road,
Central, HK.
Email address: apostle_carillo@yahoo.com
Log on to: www.miraclehour.com
Komadrona- HK set of Officers: President:
Irene Coles
Peji, Vice- President:
Agnes
A.
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When Life Hits You Hard
Bangko Sentral Cites BDO as the Top
Remittance Bank in 2010
by Bishop. Eddie Villanueva
Unpaid bills. Failed relationship. Unsuccessful
project. Impossible employer. Deteriorating
health. Rebellious child. Cheating spouse.
When life hits you hard, don’t let it knock you
down. John Piper worded it for us clearly, “Life is not a straight line leading from
one blessing to the next and then finally to heaven. Life is a winding and
troubled road. Switchback after switchback. And the point of biblical stories like Joseph and Job and Esther and Ruth is to help us feel in our bones
(not just know in our heads) that God is for us in all these strange turns.
God is not just showing up after the trouble and cleaning it up. He is plotting the course and managing the troubles with far-reaching purposes for
our good and for the glory of Jesus Christ.”
Life, in other words, is essentially good lumped with the bad – with the
bad intended only to bring out the good in us. Hence, when the bad turns
up and comes along, we should remember that everything happens for
a reason. It is in our dire times that we must purposefully choose to trust
steadily in the faithfulness of the God who promised that He knows the
plans He has for us (Jeremiah 29:11).
In the midst of life’s difficulties, we are not left alone and helpless. God
has a standing invitation to us: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on
religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll
show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—
watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to
live freely and lightly” (Matthew 11:27-30, MSG).
It is most comforting that at our most trying times, the preceding Bible
verses point us to the fact that 1) God cares, 2) God is available to us, and
3) God is in control.
God cares. We all know this in good times, of course. It is when we hit
rock bottom that we question if He really does.
president Nestor V. Tan.
We can always turn to God for help; He has given us the invitation to
come (Matthew 11:27). He has also called on us to call unto Him. “Let
your cry come to me, and I will give you an answer, and let you see great
things and secret things of which you had no knowledge” (Jeremiah 33:3,
Bible in Basic English). The problem, really, is that we take our independence too seriously that we think we can live separately from God.
BDO, through its global remittance
service brand BDO Remit, offers
specialized remittance services that
cater to the needs of the Overseas
Filipinos and migrants. With almost
3,000 Cash Pick-up locations all
over the country and thousands of
combined BDO Remit offices abroad,
international remittance partners
and agent locations worldwide, BDO
guarantees convenience, security and
reliability.
Clearly we go through life alone because we choose to, not because we
have to. The thing is, we can’t tackle life even with our best and greatest
strength, wisdom, money, power, influence, and fame all built into one
tall “Tower of Babel.” Apart from the LORD, even our best efforts will
come tumbling down – sooner than later.
Ultimately, therefore, God is in control.
To the believer whose life fully depends on God, this is a fountain of joy
and assurance. But to him who wrestles against the LORD, this is a fair
warning.
God has sworn in His Word, “I make known the end from the beginning,
from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and
I will do all that I please” (Isaiah 46:10). Only a fool will work against the will of this God who “… stretches out His
heavens over empty space. He hangs the earth on nothing whatsoever”
(Job 26:7).
When life hits you hard, draw near to God, call unto Him, and trust His
plans and purposes. Remember that He cares for you, He is available to
you, and He is in control of your situation.
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) was
awarded the Top Commercial Bank in
Generating Remittances from Overseas
Filipinos for 2010 by the Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The citation has earned the Bank a spot
in the Hall of Fame for Top Commercial
Bank in Generating Remittances from
Overseas Filipino for having won the
same award in 2008 and 2009.
“The remittance service is all about
security, speed and convenience
and BDO strives to deliver that type
of service to both the remitter and
beneficiary in the best way it can.
We will continue looking for ways to
improve our service because we are
conscious of the growing needs of
the OFW market. The citation given
to us by the BSP is an indication that
we are on the right path,” said BDO
Shown in photo during the Awards
Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch
for BSP Stakeholders are, from left,
Monetary Board member Peter B.
Favila; BDO Remittance-Domestic
Operations first vice president Genie
Gloria; BDO president Nestor V.
Tan; and BSP governor Amando M.
Tetangco Jr.
LEE Trading
This is why we have the likes of Joseph, Daniel, his three friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the Bible. Because these giants of faith
trusted in God and in His goodness even in the midst of their lives’ worst
possible situation. Joseph, though he kept his integrity and feared the Living God, was
imprisoned for a charge he did not commit. Yet he went with it, his faith
unfazed by the unjustness of his situation. God saw him through the
process, granted him favor in the eyes of men, and made him the second
most powerful person in the kingdom.
Daniel, for keeping his loyalty to God, was thrown in the hungry lions’
den. Yet nothing was said about him questioning God and His reasons
for allowing him to go through what he went through. It was only when
God revealed the mystery of His wisdom that He made known: His higher
purpose was for the king himself to acknowledge no other God, but the
God of Daniel alone.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the same fashion, went through
the furnace heated seven times over for not bowing down to idols. Yet
they did not go through it just by themselves, because God went with
them.
Let me underscore, these people were not spared from prison, dungeon,
and furnace; they went through every possible hardship and fear and
pain, but it didn’t mean God abandoned them or didn’t care for them. On the contrary, when all the pieces of the puzzle ultimately fell into
place, it was revealed how God went with them each and every single
step of their difficult process.
This brings me to my next point: God is available to us.
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FOBA Presents Bb. Pilipinas - OFW Hong Kong 2011
by Bhel Caintic of MinMa
Health, Beauty and Fitness
“How we look is how we take care of ourself. Our lifestyle, the food we eat and how we face life contributes a lot to our wellness.” - Chloe Belle
Simple Tips for Better Vision
research by Bernadeth M. Benitez
There’s a saying that “The eyes are the windows to the soul” The eye is a windrow
to the body, through which we can detect
and diagnose diseases affecting a persons
overall health. Associate Professor Chee
Soon Phaik – Opthalmologist Singapore
National
Eye Center.
In celebration of its 3rd year Anniversary,
the Friends of Bukidnon Association - HK
(FOBA) organized the Search for the Bb.
Pilipinas - OFW Hong Kong 2011 last Sunday Aug.7, 2011.
Among those present and delivered their
messages to the group are Hon. Manuel C.
Roldan, the new Phil.Labor Attache in HK,
Vice Consul Charles Andrei Macaspac and
Mr. Joey Ortega, the founder/chairman of
the Philippine Alliance - HK.
The event was hosted by : Ms Pinky Rivas, Ms
Josie Cajada ,Mr Walter Melicor,Mr. Richard
del Valle, Ms Corelene Cruz and Mr Arnold
Grospe of Friends Intl Magazine.
The Event was organized FOBA HK under
the leadership of Ms Kate Dari the president
for 2011.It was a well attended event with the
a enormous crowd filled almost all corner of
the Statue Square and Chater Road just to
have a glimpse of the 14 lovely candidates
from different regions of the Philippines vying
for the title Bb. Pilipinas - OFW HK 2011.
As in every competition only the brightest
shine and those who made it to the Top 5 and
advanced to the final round are: Ms. Loyette
Pagdatu from Davao City (2nd Runner Up),
Ms. Vivian Dupra from Isabela Province (1st
Runner Up), Ms. Jeneth Dirije from Bulacan
(Bb. PILIPINAS TOURISM), Ms. Raine
Galino from Baguio City (Bb. PILIPINAS
INT’L) and a Mindanaon lad Ms. Geraldine
Abecia from Cagayan de Oro City, who was
crowned as the Bb. PILIPINAS-OFW HK
2011.
Board of Judges: Ms. Avegale Santos (Marketing Cosultant, GMA TV & GMA Life
HK), Mr. Joey Ortega (Chairman, Philipppine Alliance HK), Engr. Roy Bacus (Bauer
Company), Ms. Cristina Yip (Director Yip
Company), Engr. Jojie Martin (Design Manager, MTR Project, Kennedy Town), Ms.
Chloe Nealaga (Prof. Singer/Performer,
Genesis Model Manaagement), Ms. Rosabell
Wolf (General Manager, Afreight Cargo),
Ms. Lolita Rodriguez (Branch Manager, Pub-
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1. when swimming or doing carpentry, always wear eye protection. A properly
fitting pair of swimming goggles will
protect the eyes from chlorine while
safety glasses will prevent debris from
corneal abrasions.
9.Take bilberry supplement. The berrier contains compounds called anthocyanosided which can help protect the
retina against macular degeneration.
10.Have spinach twice a week, Studies
shown that lutein, a nutrient abundant
in spinach may prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
11.When reading or working stop for every 30 minutes and look up and away to
some distant point for 30 seconds this
helps prevent eye fatigue and eye strain.
12.Walk at least four times a week. Regular exercise reduce the risk of developing glaucoma.
2. Avoid direct air-conditioned air to your
eyes, it will dry and sucks the moisture
out of the eyes like a sponge. Serious
dryness can lead to corneal abrasions
and even blindness.
The minor awards and categories coveted
by the candidates are the Best in Production
Number, Ramp, Jeans Wear, Evening Gown,
Filipiniana Attire and the most breathe taking
one - the Best in Interview (Q&A).
The program started from 1:00PM and lasted
until 7:30PM with songs from friends and
supporters of the group as well as “Palaro”
of the sponsors dominated the event. The
pageant was so lively and colorful with all
the candidates doing all their best to win the
title and the cash prize. Not minding the souring heat of the sun, the candidates opened
the program with their production number
“Biyahe Tayo” a fitting song promoting the
beauty of the Philippines and the talent of
Pinay OFW.
lic Finance Limited). Adjudicators: Ms. Gina
Ordona (Sun News paper), Ms. Reyma Alcantara (NVA’s Secretary), Mr. Arthur Buban
(LPU – HK), Ms. Naoe Flor-HK (President
- FLOR HK).
So let’s protect our eyes. Our eyes are two
of the most precious possessions – yet all
too easily, we can take good eyesight for
granted. Protect our peepers with these low
effort actions.
from winding up in your eye which
could possibly scratch your cornea.
3. Eat fish twice a week. Fish are rich
source of omega 3 fatty acids, It is
proved to reduce the risk of dry-eye syndrome. Try fish oil supplements.
All the winners received gift packs, trophies,
bouquets and prizes courtesy of the following sponsors Flexi Best International Marketing Co , SMART 1528, Auscia Wine & Food
Ltd. FirstMetro, A-Freight, RozGlow, Pacific
Asia Mngt., Public Finace Ltd.,RFC, OWTel
Shop, K-Touch, Gen-Ex Cargo, LCD studio,
Amazing Speed, Destine Joy Tour & Travel,
Tradelink.
To MinMA members , Participating Organizations/Groups, Board of Judges and Adjudicators and to all who help us make this
event successful...Daghang Salamat!
4. Use red onions in cooking. Red onions
contain more quercetin, and anti oxidant that is thought to protect against
cataracts.
Bb. Pilipinas OFW HK Flexibest Winners. Ms.Annalyn Dalisay, Ms.Jean Lobrigo,Ms.Cathy Lo,Ms.Kate Dari,Ms.
Annie Olitoquit. Ms.Cathy Lo, Ms.Jeneth Dirije, Ms.Nicole Gremer,Ms.Geraldine, Ms.Jean Lobrigo
5. Wear large hat or cap along with your
sunglasses. A wide brim hat will block
roughly 50% of UV radiation and reduce the UV rays that may enter our
eyes from above or around the shades.
6. Put on sunglasses whenever we leave
the house especially sunny days. It will
block out the harsh glare of the sun and
protect our eyes from the drying effects
of the wind.
Ms.Jeneth Dirije , Ms.Nicole Glemer, Ms.Geraldine Abecia
7. Have sweet potatoes for snacks. It is
rich in Vitamin A, These spuds are especially good at improving our night vision.
8. Remove eye make-up every night. These
prevents small pieces of the make-up
Flexibest International
Marketing Company Ltd.
Prosperity Millennia Plaza
663 Kings Road, North Point Hong Kong
Email: flexi2010@yahoo.com
Tel. 9612 0411 (Cathy Lo) / 9377 7114 (Ms. Jean)
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Balitang Showbiz
ni
Noel
Asinas
Jackie binabantayan ng kanyang
non-showbiz boyfriend sa taping
INAMIN ni Jackie Rice na binabantayan siya kung minsan ng kanyang
boyfriend for almost two years na non-showbiz sa set ng Sisid. Masaya siya
kapag nasa paligid lang ng set ng kanyang boyfriend. Feel secure at inspired
kung umarte .
Ani Jackie: “ Nakakatulong naman siya sa akin kapag wala akong kasama sa
set. Tinutulungan niya ako sa mga gamit ko. Ipinagda-drive niya ako. Di na
ako makapag-drive dahil pagod sa taping na magdamag.
“Pag wala naman akong taping, sinasamahan ko siya sa office niya.
May sariling family business ang pamilya niya. Siyempre,kasama siya sa
management ng business. Tinutulungan ko siya sa mga paper works niya.
Tulungan lang kaming dalawa.”
Sollen may
non-showbiz
suitor na
foreigner
Naiilang ba ang mga kasamahan niya sa set, lalo na ang dalawa niyang leading men, na sina JC Tiuseco at Dominic Roco? “Naku, hindi po.
Kabarkada na niya ang dalawa sa set. Buddy buddy na sila! Nagkukulitan at
nagbibiruan. Pati director namin
ay kaibigan na rin ng boyfriend
ko.”
Ipinagtapat ni Solen Heusaff
na may idinidate siyang non
showbiz suitor ngayon. Blue eyes
ang binata at isang banyaga. Hindi malilimutan ni Jackie ang
Sisid dahil sa dito siya natutong
lumangoy. Dito nahilig sa
pagsisid sa dagat. Sa ngayong
gusto na niya i-pursue ang
pagkahilig sa water sports. Bale exclusively dating na sila
ngayon ng binata, na isang
businessman. Di nagkakahulihan
ng age sina Solen at ang suitor.
27 years old ang binata at si
Solen ay 26.
Bale love at first sight ang
dalawa. Nagdate sila ng friendly
date. Tapos, nagkakaintindihana
na sila.
May concert si. Solen sa
Teatrino, Greenhils sa Aug 19
and 26. May pamagat na Solenn
on stage! Guest performer niya
si Ogie Alcasid at Erwan Heusaff. Sa ticket sales, tumawag sa
8919999 at 7210635.
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Nakakalangoy na na siya ng
hanggang 20 feet deep. Nagawa
niya ito sa isang eksena nila
sa Anilao, Batangas kinunan
pa. Nakalangoy na rin siya
sa aquarium ng Ocean Part
nakasama ang mga stingray na
lallim ay 12 feet. Hindi na siya
takot sa pating at iba pang hayop
sa dagat. Nasanay na si ri Jackie
na makalangoy niya ang mga ito.
Hanggang September pa
mapapanood ang nakakasabik na
eksena ng Sisid. Proud si Jackie
sa first solo soap niya dahil sa nagri-rating ang soap. Kaya na
pala niyang madala ng sariling
show.
Derrick Monasterio nagkaaward bilang pinakamadaldal
ng taon
SA pagtatapos ng shooting ng Tween
Academy Class of 2012, nagkaroon ng
get together party ang mga kabataan
pagkataposng first presscon ng movie
last Thursday. Bilang katuwaan ng mga
taga-production people, binigyan ng
isa-isang award ang mga lead stars ng
movie.
Alam mo ba nabigyan ng award si
Bea Binene bilang buckle queen award.
Ibig sabihin sa pagda-dialogue niya
ay naba-buckle siya. Tapos, si Barbie
Forteza ay nabigyan ng sumbongera queen award. Mahilig ang dalagita
na magsumbong kung anu-ano ang
ginagawa ng kasamahan sa set sa
kinauukulang director o producer. Hindi nakaligtas sina Derrick Monasterio at Kristoffer Martin dahil pareho
silang binigyan ng award na most talkative sa lahat. Magkabarkada silag
dalawa. Magti-take na si Derrick ay panay tsika pa rin sa mga kasamahan.
Kaya minsan ay napapagilatan pa. Samantala, dead set na raw tumigil sa pangliligaw si Derrick kay Bea dahil
nahihiya na siya sa leading man nitong si Jake Vargas na napakatahimik
sa lahat. Gusto ni Derrick na lumawig pa ang career ni Bea. Ayaw niyang
istorbohin ito lalo’t may title role na si Bea sa soap na Pahiram ng Isang Ina
na magsisimula na sa August 15 bilang kapalit ng Blusang Itim. Si Jake ang
partner ni Bea rito.
Glaiza natulad
kay Gardo na
nagkasakit sa set
ng Amaya
DI lang pala si Gardo Versoza ang
nagkasakit habang nagti-taping ng
Amaya, pati si Glaiza de Castro ay isang
linggong down ng flu. Nung Friday
lang siya muling nakapag-report sa set
ng Amaya. Hindi raw kasi maaaring di
mabasa sa set dahil sa sunud-sunod
na pag-ulan. Si Gardo ay na-confine sa
hospital sa sakit na typhoid fever.
Last Sunday, pinilit lang talaga ni Glaiza san magreport sa Party Pilipinas. Kasi,
kailangan na andoon siya para sa production number.
Eh, tipo pa naman ni Glaiza na hindi marunong tumanggi sa trabaho.
Talagang nai-down siya ng ng trangkaso. Inuubo at mataaas ang lagnat.
Marco gustong
solohin ang
gastos sa kasal
nila ni Lara
KUNG masusunod si Marco Alcaraz
sa kasal nila ni Precious Lara
Quigaman next year, gusto niya ay
siya lahat ang gagastos sa kasalan.
Pero, ayon kay Marco na nakausap
namin sa presscon ng Pahiram
ng isang Umaga, ayaw pumayag
ni Precious. Gusto ng future wife
ni Marco na share silang lahat sa
gastusin.
Ani Marco: “Nakapag-save na
ako ng enough dahil mabait naman
sa akin ang GMA 7, sunud-sunod
ang project ko sa kanila. Hindi pa
nga ako tapos sa Sisid, heto may
bago na akong afternoon soap na
kapartner ko si Maxene Magalona.”
Ani Marco: “Ayaw ng production
na maging dalawa ang soap kong
ginagawa, mahihirapan ako sa
schedule. Saka, full length din
ako sa Pahiram ng Isang Ina dahil
boyfriend ko rito ni Maxene
Magalona. Nasa lead role din
ako na tulad din nina Carmina
(Villarroel), Maxene, Jake (Vargas)
at Bea (Binene).
Tungkol sa kasal nina Marco
at Precious, end of 2012 ang target
date nila. Wala pang complete
entourage at principal sponsors.
Pero, gusto ni Marco na sa
Batangas gawina ng kasalan.
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Bagong billboard ni Lovi sa
EDSA, balot na balot na pero
seksi pa rin
NAKALUSOT na sa mapanuring mata ng moralista ang bagong billboard
ni Lovi Poe sa EDSA para sa Belo Medical Group. Kasi, balot na balot na
siya,pero mini pa rin ang tabas ng damit. Kaya lang buong pantaas niyang
damit ay balot na siya.
Kahit balot sa pang-itaas na attire ni Lovi, kita pa rin ang kaseksihan
niya. Kitang-kita ang sexy curve niya, na kung saan marami ang
humahanga sa kanyang sexy body na bunga ng kanyang pagiging athletic
type.
Nung unang billboard ni Lovi na disqualified ay super ganda ang
pagkakuha ni Jun de Leon. Naiyak na nga si Lovi sa pagkakatanggal sa
EDSA dahil pinaghirapan niya ang pose. Naka- two piece lang si Lovi. Halos
naka-side view. Wala naman kaming nakitang kalaswaan sa photo. Kasi
nakadamit lang naman siya. Bukod pa ang ibinebenta niya ay ang resulta
ng pagtangkilik niya sa serbisyon ng pagpapaganda ng Belo Medical
Group.
Si Lovi ay bagong endorser ng Belo Medical Group, na natamo niya
pagkatapos ng matagumpay na movie na kasama siya, ang Temptation
Island. Blockbuster ang Temptation Island kaya naman marami ang
nakakatanda sa offbeat role ni Lovi. Pero, bandang huli ay hindi
makakalimutan ng moviegoers ang pagiging mabait ni Lovi kay Rufa Mae
Quinto, na ang kanyang yaya. Ani Lovi: “ Natuwa ako kay Dr. Vicky (Belo)
dahil sa very effective sa skin ko ang mga ibinigay niyang treatment.”
Sa ngayon ay busy si Lovi sa dalawang movie na ang una ay kapartner si Dingdong Dantes sa horror movie na
The Aswang Chrinicle na ilalaban ng director nitong si Erik Matti sa mga international competition. Mas mauuna pa
itong ipalabas sa abroad kaysa sa bansa.
Ang ikalawang movie niyang isinu-shoot ay ang unang tambalan nila sa movie na My Neighbor’s Wife ni
Dennis Trillo. Kasama rin sa movie sina Jake Cuenca at Carla Abellana.
Si Lovi rin ang napili ni direk Jarrold Tarog na lumabas sa remake ng Aswang movie ni Alma Moreno sa Regal
Films. Makakasama ni Lovie sa remake sina Jillian Ward, Marc Abaya at Paolo Avelino.
Maxene mahal pa rin ba ni JC Tiuseco?
NAKAKALOKA naman isipin na taon na ang
nakalipas nang mag-split up sina JC Tiuseco at
Maxene Magalona,pero hanggang ngayon ay
loveless pa rin si JC.
Kaya ang mga entertainment press na
dumalaw sa set ng Sisid sa Paranaque City ay
nagkakaisang tanungin si JC kung na-trauma
ba siya sa past relationship niya?
Ani JC: “Di naman, kasi sandali lang kami ni
Maxene na mag-on noon.Talagang pinili ko
lang maging single dahil gusto ko talagang
mag-concentrate sa acting career ko. Gusto
kong walang makakasagabal sa akin pag nasa
set ako o nagku-concentrate sa mga eksena
ko.”
Totoo nga, mabibigat ang mga eksena niya
sa Sisid.Parang bida-kontrabida siya sa mga
eksena rito. Kasi, si JC ang habol nang habol
kay Jackie Rice. Hanggang pagtangkaan pa niyang pagsamantalahan si Jackie sa isang eksena.
Lumalalim na talaga ang acting ni JC. Iyan naman ang gustong role niya na laging challenging.
Natutuwa si JC na grupo ng Mercatel talents, tanging si JC lang ang nabibigyan ng lead roles. Kasi, ang mga
kasamahan niya doon ay karamihan ay mga Japanese-Brazilian. Kabilang dito sina Daniel Matsunaga, Fabio Ide at iba
pa.
Tungkol sa pagsusuot ng trunks sa pictorial at pagpalabas na nakatrunks sa soap at pelikula ay tinututulan pa rin ni
JC. Magagalit daw ang nanay niya.
Pero, bulong ng isang mahaderang reporter na katabi namin ay may itinatago si JC na baka bumukol ang di dapat
mahalata sa mga nagsusuot nito. Conservative lang daw si JC. Kasi, super sexy si JC ngayon bilang hunk actor.
Nora Aunor Limang buwan ang
itatagal sa Pilipinas dahil sa
dami ng projects
Maricar de Mesa, atat nang
magkaanak after five years
marriage kay Don Allado
ANG dating three months stay ni Nora Aunor sa Pilipinas, naging five months
na dahil sa dumadami ang mga trabahong inaalok sa kanya ngayon sa bansa.
Bukod sa TV 5 drama anthology na bida ang nag-iisang Superstar ng bansa at
sa movie ni Laguna Governor ER Ejercito (George Estregan), natanggap na rin
ni Ate Guy ang project kay Mother Lily Monteverde ng Regal.
LIMANG taon na palang kasal si Maricar de Mesa sa basketbolistang si Don Allado
na player ngayon ng B-Meg team na PBA. Pero, hindi pa sila binibiyayaan na
magkaroon ng supling..Kaya nangako si Maricar sa asawa na pagkatapos ng taping
ng Sisid ay magpapahinga siya. Susubukan nilang makabuo ng baby.
Ani Maricar: “Ilang bese na kaming nagta-try. Dumaan na kami sa pamamahala
ng doctor. Wala pa rin. Sabi pareho kaming pagod sa trabaho. Kasi, ako naman
pag nasa bahay ay nalulungkot. Kaya habang wala pang baby ay nag-aral ako sa
America ng pagiging stylist ko.
“Tinanggap ko ang Sisid dahil matagal na akong di lumalabas sa GMA 7. Mahal
ko ang GMA dahil dito ako nagsimula. Member ako ng That’s Entertainment ni
Kuya Germs.”
Natutuwa si Marica sa Sisid dahil full length ang role niya. Hanggang katapusan
ay kasama siya. Kasi, user ang role niya. Kung saan siya makikinabang ay doon siya
papanig. Kasama niyang kontrabisa sa soap sa mga babae ay si Rich Asuncion.
Ayon kay Ate Guy, na nakausap ng press sa presscon ng El Presidente movie
ni Gov ER, hindi siya natuloy sa Hototay dahil magkakaproblema pa sa
schedule niya sa dalawang projects na ginagawa niya ngayon.
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Samantala, excited si Ate Guy sa El Presidente dahil magkaroon siya ng kissing
scene kay Gov ER, siya ang lalabas bilan second wife ni Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo
na si Maria Agoncillo. Si Maria ay naging inspiration ni Gen. Aguinaldo kaya
nabuhay ito ng 94 years old. Inalagaan mabuti si Gen Aguinaldo, ang first Philippine Republic President, ni Maria nang
nabubuhay ito.
Pero, ayon kay Gov. ER mas nauna ring namatay si Maria kaysa kay Gen. Aguinaldo. After one year saka namatay si
Gen. Aguinaldo noong 1964. Dahil andito na si Nora sa bansa, ayon sa director na si Tikoy Aguiluz, maaaring lumawak
pa ang role ng Superstar sa panahon na nagsasama sila ni Aguinaldo.
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HKPCG-PR-34-2011
Mandaue Children and Youth Chorus Captures Jury Prize at
2011 Hong Kong International Youth and Children’s Choir Festival
The Mandaue Children and Youth Chorus
(MCYC) again did the Philippines proud
when they bested competition from different choirs around the world to snag the Jury
Prize along with a cash prize of HK$20,000
during the Finalists’ Night of the 2011 Hong
Kong International Youth and Children’s
Choir Festival on 21 July 2011 at the Hong
Kong Cultural Centre.
the Children’s Choir category in the Grand
Prix competition of the First World Choir
Championships in Korea in 2009.
ternational Youth and Children’s Choir Festival were held in 2006 and 2008. The next
competition will be held in July 2013.
The first two editions of the Hong Kong In-
EMRY’s Employment Agency
Emry’s is owned and managed by a Filipino couple for nearly two decades, continuously providing services to Filipinos.
Saan mang daku ng mundo na may
OFW
Ang laptop ay ordinaryo na sa mga
Pilipino
Pinagkaguluhan ngayon ang facebook at
yahoo
Kung saan nagkikita mga magaganda’t
gwapo.
Ako’y isang bata musmos kung pagmasdan
Ngunit may malawak na akong kaisipan
Isip ko’y puno na ng katanungan
Kahirapan sa buhay, walang katapusan
They provide employment to Filipinos in
Hong Kong. At the same time, assisting
employers in searching qualified domestic
helpers.
Laptop marami na rin ang nahuhumaling sayo
Dahil muntik nang masunog ang ulam
ng amo
Nakalimutan kasi ni Maria na nagluluto
ito
Dahil ang ka webchat niya ay nobyong
Amerikano.
Nagpasya si Mama na makipagsapalaran
Nangibang bansa at ako raw ay iiwan
Dama ko ang kanyang labis na kalungkutan
Di matanggap na ako’y iiwan
Dumating ang araw ng kanyang pamamaalam
Kimkim nya ang pighati at kalungkutan
Kinabukasan ko ang kanyang katwiran
Pag-aaral ko’y dapat daw paghandaan
Yumakap ako ng mahigpit bago sya
lumisan
Nanginginig ang lamig habang namamaalam
Pabulong na sinabi, at mata’y luhaan
CJ mahal kita, paalam, paalam!
EMRY’S STAFF
The agency’s work ethics and dedication are
guided towards providing quality customer
service to meet various requirements of
their clients.
EPY/15-07-11
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Buhay pag Ibig ko
ni Etchie Ramos
Sa murang edad ay maaga akong
nagmahal, ganun pala pag kasama mo
siya anong saya ang aking nadarama
pero di nagtagal pagkalipas nang isang
taon natuklasan kong meron syang iba.
Akoy lumuha nasaktan dahil sa unang
Pag-ibig ko kabiguan ang naranasan ko!
Muli kong binuksan ang puso ko para
bigyan daan ang ikalawang pag-ibig.
Ngunit marami kami sa buhay nya
Nag-usap kaming dalawa puso sa puso
at iyoy naganap sa loob nang simbahan
sa paghihiwalay namin nang landas
masakit pero walang luhang pumatak
sa aking mga mata!
Lumipas ang oras, araw at taon
akoy nakapag asawang muli
Siya ang tatay nang aking panganay si
Chennie
Nagsama kami sa loob ng tahanan
sa una may masayang pagsasama
ngunit dumating sa puntong parang
roller coster ang takbo nang aming pagsasama
The agency has been known in the Filipino community as well as in the Chinese
community for NOT overcharging and for
NOT collecting any placement fee from
the helpers be it in Hong Kong neither in
the Philippines.
Aside from the services mentioned, they
also help other OFW’s who wants to work Kong and in Canada in order to provide
their family a better life and at the same
in Canada as Caregivers.
time assist employers to identify and employ qualified applicants to do their houseTheir Mission
To help their countrymen to work in Hong hold chores.
Kahit sa araw ng linggo laptop ay aking
dadalhin
aiatinanim ko sa Farmville ngayong araw
aanihin
Tuwang tuwa ang pamilya pag sila ay
kausapin
Pati kapitbahay sa probinsiya ay nakipagview na rin.
Iba din ang dating pag laptop mo ay bago
Dahil pag mayroon ka nito ay sunod ka
sa uso
Ngunit laging uunahin ang RFC tuwing
sweldo
Dahill kukulitin ka ni kuya pag delay ang
bayad mo.
EMRYs’ has been known for giving services that is strongly welded together with
Reliability, Integrity, Stability, Efficiency
and Sincerity.
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DAKILA KA MAMA
by: Chloe Jane M. Collado
Makabagong teknolohiya sa ngayong
panahon
Isang click mo lamang marami nang
impormasyon
Bata man o matanda sayo nakatuon ang
atensiyon
Maging sa negosyo napakahalaga mo
ngayon.
Led by their conductor Dennis Gregory
Sugarol, the 32-member choir qualified for
the Finalists’ Night by being adjudged as the
best in the Folklore category. The MCYC
gave an inspired rendition of Bochong,
which was arranged by Dyzon Pesquera and
transcribed by Maestro Sugarol.
This was not the first time that the MCYC
has performed at such a high level. Starting from 2004 when they were crowned as
grand champion in the children’s choir category of the National Music Competition
for Young Artists (NAMCYA), the MCYC
also bagged three gold medals in the First
Asian Choir Games in Indonesia in 2007 as
well as being adjudged world champion in
LAP TOP
by Jennifer Palomo Debaja
Hanggang sa dumating ang dagok napakasakit
na pagsubok at sa kanyang pagpanao
akoy naulila ang mundo koy nagulantang
nawalan nang pag-asa na para bang wala
nang patutunguhan!
At sa aking pag-iisa, napakahirap ngunit
akoy nagpakatatag
sa gitna nang laban nang buhay akoy di
nag-iisa
Ang Panginoon ang aking naging sandata sa matinding pagsubok
sya ang aking kaagapay upang lumaban
sa bawat pagubok ng buhay.
Minsan may kumatok sa aking
pintuan, inihulog yata sya nang langit
si papa sya ang yumakap sa pagod kong
katawan at isipan.
Ipinadama nya sa akin ang kanyan pagmamahal
na ang buhay ay nanatiling may pag-asa.
At naibsan lahat nang akingkalungkutan
na syang nagbigay
lakas sigla dagdag saya ang munti kong
Angel na si Francisca Angela
binigay sa akin ng maykapal at naging
bunga ng aming pagmamahal
Ngunit sa buhay ng pag ibig ko, na
masaya at ibayo mang tapat
akong umibig dala nitoy lungkot at ligaya
dito sa puso ko!
Sana bukay nang umaga dala na nito ang
tunay na ligaya.
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Laugh Lines . . .
Magaling na abogado
Arnold: Pare, I need a lawyer. Do you know
anyone?
Bobong: What kind of lawyer do you need? A
good lawyer or a great lawyer?
Arnold: Whats the difference pare?
Bobong: A good lawyer knows the law very
well... A great lawyer knows the judge very
well!
mga simpleng pangarap
Pedro: gusto kong maging nurse para makatulong sa kapwa...
Erning: gusto kong maging doktor para
manggamot ng kapwa...
Nene: ako superhero para masagip ko ang
nagigipit na kapwa...
Kiko: ako mayor, tulungan ko kapwa ko...
Lino: ako presidente, maglilingkod ako sa
kapwa ko...
Juan Tamad: ako! gusto kong maging kapwa.
Magnanakaw ng de lata
Isang babaeng “klepto” ang nahuling nag
shoplifting ng de lata sa isang supermarket.
Siya ay humarap sa korte, kasama ang kanya
asawa for moral support.
Dahil napatunayan siyang nagnakaw, siya ay
hinatulan ng judge.
“Ginang, dahil sa ikaw ay napatunayang
nagnakaw ng isang de lata ng kamatis, ikaw
ay hinahatulang makulong ng isang araw sa
bawat kamatis na laman ng latang ito. Kung
lima ang laman nito, limang araw ka ring
makukulong. Sang ayon ka ba sa rito?” ang
hatol at tanong ng judge.
“Opo”, sagot naman ng ginang habang
mangiyak-ngiyak.
Biglang tumayo ang asawa at nagsalita, “Your
honor, pwede po bang lumapit sa inyo?”.
“Dahil sa misis mo ang makukulong, pagbibigyan kita. Lumapit ka rito”, sagot ng
judge.
Mabilis namang lumapit sa judge ang asawa
at nagsalita ng pabulong, “Your honor, nagnakaw din po siya ng de lata ng green peas!”
Bra at Brief
Misis: Honey luma na ang mga bra ko. Bili
mo ako ng bago.
Mister: Huwag na honey maliit naman yang
boobs mo eh sayang lang ang pera.
Misis: Eh, bakit ikaw naka brief ka? Eh, di
sinayang mo lang ang pera!
Girl: Tanga ka ba?
Boy: why?
Girl: Yung 2 gulong mo nasa labas pa!
Ano ang mas masarap
Ano daw ang mas masarap kesa pinaupong
manok?
According to 100 women: Pinatayong IBON!
Maling akala
Kahit walang bilib sa hula, sumubok si Pedro
na magpahula.
“Dalawa ang anak mo ngayon,” sabi ng
manghuhula kay Pedro habang binabasa nito
ang palad niya.
“Yun ang akala mo,” sumbat ni Pedro. “Para
sa iyong kaalaman, tatlo ang anak ko sa misis
ko.”
“Yun ang akala mo,” singhal naman ng
manghuhula.
Ang amo at si inday
amo: inday gamitin mo itong chalk pamatay
sa mga pesteng ipis!!!
inday: opo mam!
(ilang sandali nagulat ang amo nang makita
Filipino Mart
C1 G/F Garland House
14A 14C North Point
ang nakasulat sa dingding)
“epes mamatay kayong lahat!! love enday...”
Policeman arresting a prostitute
Prostitute: I’m not selling sex!
Police officer: Then what are you doing?
Prostitute: I’m selling condoms with free
demonstration!
What is sex?
Husband: A minute of pleasure, then years of
pressure!
Wife: Moments of ecstasy, followed by decades of slavery.
Mistress: Just stolen time, but never mine
Hooker: NEXT!
The best business
Hooker #1: We are the best in the best business in the world!
Hooker #2: Why is that?
Hooker #1: We have it, we sell it... we still
have it, and sell it again!
H & I Philippine Product Store
Shop 179-B Nan Fung Plaza
Tseung Kwan O, N.T.
Available at the following outlets
Worldwide House Outlets
Shop 128 1/F Your Shoppe
Shop 134- 136 1/F Victory Shop
Shop 138 1/F Sun Fung Trading
Shop 125-126 Philippine Product Store
Shop 241- 2/F Royal Ventures
Shop 262 2/ F Little Divisoria
Shop 245 2/F Santiagos Alteration
Shop 246 2/F Annies Shop
Shop 369 3/F Kabayan Remittance
Shop 363 3/F Nelias Store
Shop 366-368 LBC Mabuhay Hkg.
Shop 350 3/F Mang Ambo
Shop 358 3/F Elegant Collections
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JEM Merchandise
15, 4/F Li Yuen St. West
2nd Alley-alley, Central
LBC Hunghom
Planet Square Hunghom Kowloon
LBC Tsuen Wan
Liksang Plaza Tseun Wan N.T
LEE Trading Co.
Shop 279, 2/F Liksang Plaza
Tsuen Wan, N.T.
Bayanihan Kennedy Town Centre
55 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town
Loy & Day Shop
Room 2013 2/F United Center
Admiralty
Benzon Wine
Shop 3 G/F Yee Fat Mansion
Shim Woo Road, Happy Valley
Lydias Store Kennedy Town
Shop 17 G/F Blk A Hoi Tao Bldg.
7-11 Belchers St. Kennedy Town
Filipino Trading Co.
5/F Fai Man Bldg.
9- 13 Li Yuen St. West Central
Manong & Manang Store
Shop 5 G/F Kwan Yick Bldg.
444-452 Des Vouex Road West
Filmart 1
G 52 G/F, 7 Seas Shopping Center
121 King Road, Fortress Hill
Sikatz Philippine Product Store 1 & 2
1/F Liksang Plaza, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
and Mei Foo Sun Chuen
Filmart 2
Shop 69 A,B,& C G/F
City Garden, Shopping Center
Blk 13 , 231- 233 Electric Road, North Point
Tel True Ltd.
1/F Lap Fai Bldg
Pottinger St. Central
Uniwide Hang Hau
Mind Game s
Sudoku
by Kuya Willy
Riddle Me This
Can you guess what the answer is from
the riddle below?
I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close
behind. What am I?
______________________
Last Month’s Answers
If you have it, you want to
share it. If you share it, you
don’t have it. what is it?
Answer: A Secret.
Uniwide Laguna Arcade Kowloon City
Tel. 2772 1829
Uniwide Maon Shan
Tel: 2631 5977
Uniwide Shatin
Tel. 2362 7925
Uniwide Tai Po
Tel. 2650- 1283
Uniwide Tsuen Wan
Shop 1/F Liksang Plaza
Tsuen Wan N. T
Macau
Asia Pac Cargo Macau
42 Rua Da Alfandega
San Malou Macau S.A.R
Tel. 932610, 930443
Novo Ecijano Macau
Heidi – 6616 5191
Super Ace Cargo Macau
82 Rua Da Alfandega, Edificio Veng Leong
Macau
Tel 2893 9473
is a logic-based,
combinatorial
number-placement
puzzle.
The objective is to fill
a 9x9 grid with digits
so that each column,
each row and each of
the nine 3x3 subgrids that compose
the grid contains all
of the digits from 1
to 9.
Fill in the blank
boxes and try solving
the puzzle without
guesswork.
Walang sex
Losing your teeth will lessen your sexual
drive.
According to chinese:
“Pak ikaw wala ipen, Wala kan-tooth”
Malisyosong garahe
Isang araw may 2 mag-jowa na naglalakad ng
biglaang...
Boy: Isipin mo na lang kotse ako tapos ikaw
yung garahe
Girl: O tapos?
Boy: Papasok ako sa iyo. Pag di kasya, ipapasok ko lang sarili ko hanggang kaya ko. k?
JEM Employment Agency
Room 802 8/F Yat Fat Bldg.
44-46 Des Vouex Road Central
Tseung Kwan O
Tel. 3194 5366
Uniwide Hunghom
Planet Square
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BAWO Celebrates 21 Years of Good Leadership
by Luz Narvaez
It was in the springtime of 1989 when our founder and first President
Mrs. Arcenia Tudlong, came out of St. John’s Cathedral and saw a
group of our fellow Kababayans under the shade of a big tree. She
joined them and because of curiosity, she shared them her “SEED” to
plant and nurture it, so it would grow to give them shade in this former
dollar colony.
In a couple of months, a new set of officers were inducted. With a total
of only 14 members, 8 are from Balili and 6 from Alab, Bontoc. These
are the two close barangays from the only English named province in
the Cordillera Region, the Mountain Prov. After two years membership
soared and reach a record of 78 members. In the span of two decades,
officers and members took terms in serving and leading the organization. To name our past President, the founder Mrs. Arcenia Tudlong
, Mary Jimenez, Nenita Sadcat , and Jennefer Kitongon are now in
the Philippines, Mylene Adace, Judith Adace, Cornelia Pooten are now
in Canada, Cecilia Bagawi in Germany, Beverly Pooten in Spain and
surely those who are still here Corazon Kis-ing, Rosemeniae Damogo
and our current and re-elect Jenny Bagangan.
The main objection of this organization is to unite all Balilians and
Alabians working here in Hong Kong and to promote the rights and
welfare of members.
Internal and Social Activities:
- Financial assistance to terminated members and mutual aids to
members beneficiaries.
- Credit and pocket money loans for members financial needs.
- Joining bigger Organization in Supporting Migrants Rights.
- Participation In Beauty and Popularity Contests
- Involvement to Sports Activities
-
landslide victims of Kayon, Tadian Mt Provnce.
Then we started a multi purpose building ALAB which is just halfwat waiting for fund and help from generous hearts.
Hence we can say the organization has grown and still growing and
today is another year was added to our suucessfull 20 years. Since its
inception it was called BAWO \which stands for Balili Alab Womes Organization Few years back it was ammended again to Balili Alab Workers Organization then to Brangay Alab Workers Organization . And
in our 21 years of of anniversary we are proud to have our good and
handsome Guest Speaker in the person of Mr. Arnold P. Grospe, the
managing Editor of friends International magazine who had inspired us
in his message of solidarity, leadership, courage, strenght and love.
To All Bawo members thank you very much and Mabuhay ang
BAWO.
HOROS C OP E
... alamin ang iyong kapalaran
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22) Relationships with others are harmonious and stable
now. Someone older than yourself and more experienced is likely to assist you
now in the things that are important to you. This could be in regards to an
emotional issue or a financial one, either way it will benefit you current frame
of mind. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers:
1, 38, 24, 43, 46, 21
Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19) Release from restrictive circumstances and
pressures is the main issue at this time with regards to your love life.
Obligations and responsibilities are not so demanding now, and you
are able to enjoy a greater level of freedom in your daily life. Emotions:
Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 48, 13, 3, 39,
18, 16
Taurus (Apr 19 - May 20) The normal joys of a partnership may appear to have become a bit old and worn out, so it’s probably time to
work to some aspects to bring back the shine. In some ways you may
be asking not for more than what you want, but what you don’t want at
all, beware of mixed messages you send out. Be willing to spend some
time working on your relationships, keeping what really works and let
go of what doesn’t. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good.
Power Numbers: 16, 24, 14, 34, 42, 15
Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) Concentration is the name of the game
today, so avoid being sidetracked by petty little things that take place
around you. You’ll be excited about an offer that comes your way in a
very unusual fashion. Make a point of letting your family know how
much they mean to you. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Fair. Power Numbers: 10, 31, 45, 42, 34, 13
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) There could be some changes in your home
or family life that will be really beneficial to you just now. Some woman, although not necessarily a relative, will have a profound and even
spiritual influence on you and other relatives. This is a time when you
extend your love beyond your family and take on a more active role in
your community at large. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Fair. Power Numbers: 28, 43, 16, 25, 40, 23
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Relationships of all types are activated now
and cooperation, compromise, and adjustments to others’ viewpoints
are the issues that require your attention. You may come into contact
with a person who is especially creative or influential in your life. Keep
your eyes and ears open so they don’t pass you by.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 34,
47, 5, 48, 43, 36
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) Set yourself free today and go ahead and upset
the equilibrium in order to have your own needs met, especially sexually. It could be that in an effort to maintain peace and keep everything
nice and cozy you have been neglecting your desires to please someone
else. Don’t compromise, ask for what you want and how you want it, or
you’ll just end up being frustrated. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~
Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 4, 41, 31, 49, 24, 12
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) This is an excellent time to have company or
to give a party at your home. You are feeling hospitable, loving, and feel
the need to share comfort and affection with close friends and family.
Go on a date with someone you care for, make it simple and enjoy the
adventure. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power
Numbers: 1, 35, 34, 4, 21, 20
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Your helpful side will come to the surface today and you will be willing to collaborate and cooperate with everyone
who needs it. Although you’ll concentrate mostly on business achievements, you won’t entirely neglect your personal life. Work or business
related to administration, organization, detail work, and the sciences
are very favorable just now. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair.
Power Numbers: 22, 19, 29, 4, 31, 27
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21) If you trust your instincts, they will not fail
you. Don’t bet it all, but small risks taken with confidence pay off. One
success will likely lead to another. Fortune unfolds one moment at a
time, and with patience builds a stock pile of profit, not just financially
but emotionally as well. You can be lucky without having to trust in
luck today. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power
Numbers: 26, 42, 47, 49, 6, 37
Cancer (Jun 2 3- Jul 23) Contentment, emotional well being and harmony prevail in your personal relationships. At this time you may want
to relax and indulge in your pleasure loving side. You are unlikely to
be forceful and try to make things happen, but instead are inclined to
flow along with people and situations, attracting what you need and letting the world come to you. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Good. Power Numbers: 41, 23, 36, 16, 17, 48
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Expect an increase in social activities just
now. A bright new idea of yours should be shared with one and all.
A fulfillment of a promise can come out of the blue and your bright
sparks will be the alluring energy for others. This could even result in
an admirer coming forward. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Good. Power Numbers: 27, 24, 45, 42, 31, 35
PINGAD TAKES LEAD IN ANIBA-HK-ITOGON TOURNEY
by Bernadette M. Benitez
For the 11 weeks of play, Pingad has taken over the top spot in the rankings
on the ongoing volleyball tournament organized by ANIBA-HK-ITOGON. It has a spotless record of 14 wins and O loss with only 5 games more
before the bracketing starts. Next is Discovery Bay with 12 wins and 3
losses. Third is Ifugao with a 10-1 slate and fourth is Partners 9-3.
Accomplishments:
- Contributed short articles in Friends Int’l Magazine in 2006 and
sponsopred Beuaty Contest and Sports Activities for fund raisings.
- Extended Numerous Supports to the Philippines. The group was
able to provide some kitchen utensils and sound system for community use. Assorted books for the day care and church library. Typewriters and computer sets for both Balili and Alab Elem School.
- A cash of 117.000 pesos to the new Barangay High School (Albago)
now a national High School Financial Assistance to five victims of
Itogon Benguet and Alab Bontoc Mountain province and also to the
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On July 24, Exrtreme got extremely lucky when it won three consecutive
matches. Its first game against Salbal proved to be unnerving at the beginning. The score were close that the plus 2 rule had used to decide on the
winner. It eventually ended in Extreme’s favor 27-25 . Extreme second
game against Bokod proved to be easier to win 25-23, 25-27. But on the
3rd game Extreme found itself working extreme again, it took three sets
before it finally got the upper hand against STAR-HK 20-25., 25-13, 15-8.
Another team big win was Pingad over BAWO 27-17, 25-19 and D. Neighborhoo9d with the score of 25-15, 25-11. On that day Tublay, Bokoi\d
and D Neighborhood scores each won.
In like manner, on the last day of July 341st Partners got lucky when it
won 3 consecutive matches. Its partner game easily won against BAO 2513, 25-21. Its 2nd game against FBA TIGER easily 25-16, 25-13 and on
the 3rd game Kilaing (KAPHWA) seemed to be unnverring at he first set
and on the 2nd set excert their effort despite of scorching heat and prove
to be easier to win against KAPHWA 25-21, 25-14.
The second big winner was the Discovery Bay team which won over Martuvia (Indonesian Team) 25-9, 26-16. They have also consecutive wins,
against Martuvia, D’ Neighborhood and The Versatile. D’ Neighborhood with the score of 25-19, 25-18. The 3rd game gain points against
Vesatile 27-7., 25-11. Tictacs and FBA Tigers got dual wins each on that
day against Tublay, Versatile and KAPHWA, Marturia respectively.
The Versatile concluded and proved to be the happy and at aleast they
recorded a win on that day against STAR-HK , with their scores 13-25,
25-17. Both exerted effort on their 1st and 2nd set and eventually on the
3rd set Versatile got the favor. 15-8 against STAR-HK.
As of this days it hard to set schedule for the teams every Sunday for most
of the teams are engage in other tournaments organized by both Filipno
and Indonesian groups, but hopefully this tournament will at least run
around 7 to 8 months tentatively.
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Birthday Corner / Just for Kids / Parties
Happy 97th birthday Dada - Aug 2, 2011
Jing Asumbrado - Aug 10
with high school classmates
Fercylyn Grospe - Aug 3
with Aurlene, Allenson MJ and Marian
Josephine Capis - Sep 23
Kimberly Jane Calinao - Aug 17
Janwell Yves Gonzales - Aug 8
Marie Pagnas - Aug 10, Edelberta Cawayan - Sep
15, Marilou Pedro Sep 25
Evelyn Lastimoza - Aug 25
Yanyan Masi - Aug 5
Hansel Cotek - Aug
with wife Bambi & daughters
Matthew Ercel - Aug 21
Joyce ann Flores - Aug 13
Jemalyn Cristobal - Aug 4
Alyssa Mae Grospe - Aug - 21, MJ Bautista - Jul
24, JT Paulino - Jul 26 with cousins and friends
Roldan Visperas and Kuya Artur - Aug 7
@ Deep Water Bay
Birthday Greetings
August / September Celebrants
Grace AguillionAug. 4
Soledad MarataAug. 4
Elizabeth CamachoAug. 4
Maureen KitanoAug. 5
Jacqueline AbadeyAug. 5
Cecilia CayatAug. 5
Vivian (YanYan) MasiAug. 6
Conchita SalayAug. 7
Gloria SubliAug. 10
Marie PagnasAug. 10
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Susan AmangoAug. 11
Maria Fe PadsungayAug. 12
Antonio TiagoAug. 15
Krisbelle Rose BenitezAug. 17
Judith KisoAug. 20
Nida AdoboAug. 21
Marilyn ManarangAug. 27
Rosemarie SebastianAug. 28
Cay ClitarAug. 29
Angie BenitoAug. 31
Edelberta CawayanSept. 5
Natividad CamsolSept. 8
Argel IsidroSept. 8
Laila HoSept. 10
Marsela PahosSept. 11
Angeline LiuSept. 15
Viola TianSept. 15
Corazon SapigaoSept. 17
Rowena DatingSept. 17
Vicky BolayoSept. 18
Ruel BenitezSept. 19
Pacita TaynanSept. 21
Marilou PedroSept. 25
Lemy AwisanSept. 23
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