friends InternatIonal MagazIne July 2008

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friends International Magazine July 2008
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editor’s note
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In this month’s issue, we covered last months Independence day
celebration dubbed as “Sikat ang Pinoy” and some inductions
of newly organized associations as well as their activities. We
also have the first induction of officers of the biggest group in
Hong Kong, the Council of Filipino Leaders (CFL) which is
composed of different association presidents in Hong Kong.
As we continue to feel and enjoy our stay here in Hong Kong
with all of these activities that ease our boredom, homesickness
and loneliness. We still cannot deny the fact that we are affected
of what is happening in our country. In the past few weeks, our
country faced so many tragedies and devastation. We have the
typhoon Frank and MV Princess of the Stars tragedy.
We are also experiencing the unstoppable increases in the prices of oil, food and other basic
commodities and services which is placing millions of Filipinos near, if not below, the poverty
level. That is the bad effect of high prices. But on the other hand because of all these left and
right increases we have learned on how to be thrifty; to lead simple lives; to recycle and reuse
things; and to save and conserve natural resources and reduce pollution.
Rich families and even the middle class are being hit hard by the high prices of gasoline. Many
of them are leaving their expensive and gas-guzzling cars at home and taking the Metro Rail
Transit, Light Rail Transit or buses. Many of them already sell out their big vans and sports
utility vehicles which became the “in” thing in the cities only a few years ago and if they’re still
buying cars, they’re choosing the compact, fuel-efficient models.
In effect, formerly congested streets and highways like Edsa are now having smooth traffic
flow. The high price of gasoline has not only forced big private vehicles off the road but has
reduced air pollution in the metropolis. Our government came up with a temporary solution
for fast increasing prices of oil and manufactured the new electronic jeepneys to be used in
Metro Manila and we hope that it would be of great help.
We also became more economical in the use of electricity, cooking gas and water. The use of
air-conditioning is decreasing among the simple families. They learned how to save electric
consumption and shifted from incandescent bulbs to energy-efficient fluorescent lamps. Water
is also becoming an expensive and scarce commodity; families are recycling and reusing tap
water. For instance, people taking a bath save the runoff water and use it to flush the toilet
or clean the bathroom. As I always jokingly say of a new slogan “Conserve Water Shower
Together”
The impact in the price of rice has prompted many people to adopt wise and economical ways
of consuming the precious grain. In the past, when rice was low, many people would pile up
mounds of the cereal on their plate but consume only perhaps one-half and throw the rest
away. It was a very wasteful habit then. Now, practice has changed; people now get only the
rice that they can consume and eat the last few grains on their plate.
Even overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were not spared from the rising prices of basic goods
in the country. Because of the harder times, Filipinos abroad have had to come up with belttightening measures to be able to send more money to their families back home. Some have
taken second jobs or sidelines to help their families in the Philippines cope with rising prices.
So, my dear fellow OFW’s here in Hong Kong, let the experiences that we have surpassed be
our guide and strength to face the challenges that may come and go in our life. I want to advise
everyone to hold on, and keep your dollar earnings. Do not spend too much. Always keep
some income for savings. Save some of your income in Philippine banks as well as banks here
in Hong Kong. With your stay abroad for about two years or more, it’s better that you’ll keep
your money in a term of savings where you can earn more interest such as Time Deposit or
Funds. Some Philippine banks offer special savings program for Overseas Filipino Workers
and their beneficiaries.
It is not always safe to work anywhere, you will never know if you can have an accident in
the future that will prevent you to engage in any kind of job again. Having some insurance is
always a big help.
Do not give so much allowance to your beneficiaries that could only make them spend your
remittance for unnecessary things as well. You should let them know how hard it is to work in
a foreign land and earn that money that you are sending to them. You should let them know
how to spend wisely as well.
Involve yourself in entrepreneurial trainings and seminars to improve your skills and be
prepared for your eventual repatriation. You will never know that your current job will still be
on demand after one or two years. You should try to be knowledgeable of other types of skills
and professions.
Lastly please join me in congratulating our very own, World Boxing Hero, Manny Pacquiao
for giving our nation another world record in the history of boxing and for making all the
Filipinos around the world proud of being Pinoy.
Happy reading and Mabuhay po tayong lahat!
Arnold P. Grospe
Managing Editor
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Contents
July 2008 issue 32
La Union Federation of HongKong (LUFOH)
is inviting everyone in their upcoming induction and show
on July 20,2008 for the ff: events:
-search for “Perlas ti La Union-HK ‘08” (beauty & brain pageant)
-search for “great movers “ (dance competition)
-search for “golden voice” (singing competition)
all interested parties or individuals may call: Mila @ 95370801,Violy @
96014250 & Mylene @ 91701746
Attention: All Association leaders of Luzon in Hong Kong to join the
newly formed Luzon Federation (LUZFED). For more info, please contact
Medi Borlaza – Tel 6773-1021. Search for Mutya ng Luzon, August 31,
2008 at Bayanihan Kennedy Town Centre. 1 - 6 PM.
attention: LACI (Leyte Achievers Club International)
will be having the SEARCH FOR ALL SEASON MISS PETITE BEAUTY 2008,
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3Editor’s Note
6
Soaring Oil Prices Burdens Filipinos
7Tinig Ng Masa
8
Pacquiao Wins 4th Division Title
10
Hong Kong Migrant Workers
11Gokud 2008
12At Your Service
13
Hello Mama Novel
14
PAHK Glitz & Glamour
16You Are The Reason
17Legal Matters
18
PG Paligsahan 2008
20
Snapshots
22
Community News
24Truths About Tragedy
26Rondalla on Wheels
27
Kuwentong OFW
28
Balitang Showbiz
32
Council of Filipino Leaders Hong Kong
33
featured Poems
34Laugh Lines
35
FIM Outlets
36
Love Flock 16th Year Anniversary
37
Horoscope and Mind Games
38
Birthday Corner / Just 4 Kids / Text From The Heart
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friends International Magazine Cover
July 2008
Story
Soaring Oil Prices Puts
Heavy Burden on Filipinos
Soaring prices choke Metro LRT, MRT
trains
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:35:00 07/09/2008
MANILA, Philippines—As inflation soars
and gasoline prices climb relentlessly, more
and more commuters in Metro Manila are
squeezing into trains and buses, putting an
enormous strain on public transport services.
On the positive side, Metro Manila’s legendary
traffic jams are diminishing—but that’s only
good news for those who can afford to travel
by car in the metropolis of 15 million people.
Unlike consumers in many other Asian
countries that subsidize fuel prices, Filipinos
are forced to pay the free market rate for
gas. So far this year, they have been hit with
18 fuel price hikes for a total increase of
over 35 percent as global oil prices climb to
stratospheric levels.
With unleaded gas now costing over P61 per
liter, tens of thousands of car owners are
joining the queues for Metro Manila’s already
overcrowded aboveground train system.
“It’s a terrible journey,” said Nestor del
Rosario, a call center executive who traveled
to the Makati business district one recent
morning by train.
and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Authority.
Together, the two companies carried about one
million people per day in May, up from about
984,000 at the start of the year.
less than $1 a day. With inflation reaching an
annual 11.4 percent in June, the highest in 14
years, the pressure on the poor is worse than
before.
Saving time
Despite being squeezed into overcrowded
trains, commuters said they were saving time
and money.
Even the middle class, however, has been
rendered vulnerable to the fuel and food price
increases that have led the inflationary surge.
For those looking to cut travel costs, the
minimum train fare is a subsidized P12. But
because there are only three suburban lines
across the city, commuters then have to take a
bus or a passenger van to their destination at a
cost of a few more pesos.
“It’s crowded but that is compensated by the
short travel time and the cost,” said Nancy
Eleria, a professor of engineering at University
of Santo Tomas.
Not just for masses
Since fuel prices started increasing in earnest
in the second quarter of this year, the number
of passengers on the suburban system has
soared.
“The LRT used to be seen as transport for the
masses but now you can see more and more
people wearing ties and barong,” said Mel
Robles, administrator of the Light Rail Transit
(LRT) Authority.
“It’s no longer a matter of choice but of
necessity.”
Two government companies run the train
network in Metro Manila—the LRT Authority
“With the MRT, it will take me 20 minutes, but
by car it could take two hours.”
The government has ambitious plans to extend
train services in Metro Manila, eventually
covering much of the metropolis. But such
plans will take years to materialize and cost
billions of dollars.
Officials worried
The surge in demand for trains is worrying
transport officials.
“The problem is that we can only take so
much,” said Roberto Lastimoso, MRT
general manager. “We have told the economic
managers that our situation is becoming
critical. It is an issue of national concern.
“At peak times it’s so uncomfortable, passengers
are jostling one another, passengers overflow
at street level. You have to deal with jostling by
other passengers and the smell of people.”
Reuters
“The line to get on starts from the back of the
train. I have never got a seat.”
Around him were people wedged like sardines
into the car and women cooling themselves with
hand-held fans despite the air-conditioning.
During the morning peak hour, the queues
at entrances to the train stations trail down
staircases into the streets.
The PSU Summer- Autumn Tournament
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ni Adelaida C. Mogol
Dumaranas
ng
tag
gutom ang bansa natin
sa kasalukuyan, dahil
sa sari-saring dahilan na hindi mabigyang
lunas. Iba Iba rin ang uri ng mga problema
an gating matutunghayan sa pahayagan ,
telebisyon, at naririnig sa radio. Wala na
nga kayang pag asa upang masugpo ang
malawakang problema na ito? Para sa akin
walang hindi kayang lutasin kung tayo ay
magkakaisa. Determinasyon lamang at
pagkakaisa ang tanging susi upang lutasin
ang bawat problema.
Ang problema sa pagkain ay dapat na
masuporthan ng pamahalaan lalo na ang ukol
sa pagtatanim na siyang piangkukunan ng
kabuhayn ng marami sa ating mamamayan.
Pigilan ang pag susubdivide ng mga
agricultural land. Pag igtingin ang pagsugpo
laban sa illegal logging na nagdudulot
ng kapahamakan sa mamayan lalo na sa
pagdating ng hindi inaasahang mga unos.
Dapat ding sugpuin ang illegal na paggamit
sa pangingisda. Sana ya magtulungan tayo
upang mapaunlad natin ang ating inang
bayan ang mng tayo ay muling magtamasa
ng kasaganaan.
Ang pagkakaisa nag susi ng pag unlad at
nang kinabukasn ng mga susunod pang
henerasyon. Ang grupo ng Friends Intl
Mgazine ay umikot upang alamin sa ating
mga kababayan kung ano ang kanilang
magagawang paraan upang makatulong sa
pag lunas ng kahirapan sa ating bansa. Narito
po ang ilan sa ating nakapanayam ukol ditt:
Adelfa Lagmao
32 taong gulang
tubong Marinduque
Pressure on middle class
Train fares are cheap, a key factor in a nation
where one-third of the population live on
Amidst the quiet hazy weather on June
8,2008, the PSU gathered eight teams at North
Point sea side open court for the opening
of volleyball tournament with the mission
of Migrant’s Ms. Cynthia Tellez as guest
speaker.
Tinig Ng
Masa
Eight teams are vying in the tournament
that will run roughly five months. They are
the BAWO, Bokod, ANIBA-HK, Ifugao,
Gabriela, Pingad, Havana d’bays and PSU.
Sports coordinator Grace “Dudz” Solang said
supposedly 12 teams signed up for the games
but four teams failed to make it at the opening
ceremonies.
The theme of the event is “Genuine
unity and sportsmanship”. The guest speaker
stressed that every player must not allow
personal grievances. The competition should
be friendly and should serve as a refuge when
one is feeling stressed out of work. Moreover,
the competition’s aim should be to promote
over all fitness and healthy way of spending
day offs. Friendship, she also said, must be
imposed to every team not only in the court
but beyond.
The games opened with a parade of the
different participating teams followed by
the search for the Best in Muse. The Best in
Muse was awarded to Ms. Flordeliza Tarnate
of PSU. Other awards were: Best in Banner
and Best in Uniform both won by the Bokod
team.
The volleyball tournament started formally
that day with four games. First game: Pingad
vs Bokod ,game won by Pingad (2-0); 2nd
game: Havana d’bays vs ANIBA- HK, won by
Havana (2-0); 3rd game: Gabriela vs ANIBAHK won by Gabriela (2-0); fourt game: Ifugao
vs PSU won by Ifugao ( 2-1).
Pagkakaisa ang susi upang umunlad ang
ating bayan. Magsikap na paunlarin ang
pangkabuhayang agrikultura upang hindi
tayo kapusin sa pagkain lalo na sa nararansan
nating pag taas ng presyo ng bigas na siyang
pangunahing panganngailangan ng bawat
mamamayan. Dapat sanang suportahan ang
mga nagtatanim at bigyang insentibo ang mga
ito upang lalo silang mahikayat na palakasin
ang paunlarin ang kanilang sakahin.
Para sa ating OFW maging masinop sana
tayo sa ating mga kinikita habang tayo ay
nabibiyayaan na magtrabao sa ibang bansa.
Dapat nating isipin na hindi habang panahon
ay kumikita tayo at habang sana tayo may
lakas pa na makibaka sa hamon ng tabaho
ditto sa Hong Kong ay isabay natin ang pag
iimpok upang pagdating ng panahon na
tayo ay uuwi na ay handa tayo sa bagong
buhay na haharapin ng walang aliinlangan at
pangangamba.
Elsa Lastilla
40 taong gulang
tubong Quezon City.
Global naman yang paghihirap at pagtaas ng
presyo ng bilihin, gaya halimbawa ng presyo
ng langis at krudo, hindi lamang sa atin sa
Pilipinas ang nakakaramdam ng pagtaas
nito, kaya nga dapat na pag-igihan natin
ang pagtatrabaho upang matugunan natin
ang anumang pangangailan lalo na ng ating
pamilya na nasa Pilipinas. Dapat nating
isipin ang pagtitipd at pag-iipon n gating
kinikita. Huwag maging waldas. Ang pera ay
isa sa sangkap na dapat sinupin subalit dir in
naman dapat sambahin.
Magdasal tao n asana ay matapos na ang
hidwaan ng mga bansang pinanggagalingan
ng supply ng langis at krudo at mag karoon
ng world peace.
Nacy Recana
32 taong gulang
tubong Markina
Ang isapng paraan ng upang malunasan
ang krisis na laganap ngayon ay magtipid,
magsikap at magkaroon ng disiplina sa
sarili. Pagkakaisa ang isa sa pamamaraan
upang maiwasan ang kahirapan. Ipaalam
din sa mga pamilya natin na tulungan din
tayo upang makatipid sa gastusin dapat din
nilang ingatan at sinupin ang ating mga
pinaghihirapan habang tayo ay nakikibaka sa
hirap ng buhay sa abroad.
Sa ating pamahalaan naman sana ay maging
sinsero sila sa kampanya upang lutasin ang
laganap na katiwalian na nagiging sanhi
kaguluhan at pagbaba n gating ekonomiya.
Kung malulutas ang sari-saring katiwalian
sa atin ay manunumbalik ang katahimikan
Magbigay ng malawakang kampanya ang
pamahalaan kung papaano masusugpo ang
kurapsiyon sa mga sangay ng pamahalaan.
Tuldukan ang mga illegal na pangngisda,
illegal na pagtatago ng supply ng pagkain lalo
na ang bigas. Ipatigil ang illegal na pasugalan
at ilang masasamang elemento na patuloy na
nakakapinsala sa imahe ng ating bansa.
at kasaganaan ng ating buhay. Huwag
makalimot manalangin sa Diyos upang tayo
ay kanyang gabayan.
Lindy Paclibar
32 taong gulang
Unang una sa lahat kailangan nating magtipid
sa ano mang bagay, dapat din nating ipaalam
sa ating pamilya na pakaingatan ang ating
mga pinaghirapan at kinakailangan din ng
ibayong pagtitipid para tayo ay masabay sa
pang araw araw na pangangailangan lalo
na ngayon na an gating bansa ay maraming
mga suliraning hinaharap, andyan na ang
kabi- kabila na pagtaas ng bilhin. Dapat ay
maging masipag at matiyaga tayo sa lahat
ng bagay at mamuhay ng may takot sa diyos
upang tayo makaiwas sa anumang masamang
bagay o tukso na nakapaligid sa atin. Dapat
nating ilagay lagi sa ating puso at isipan
ang Panginoon upang maging masagana at
matagumpay ang ating pamumuhay.
Petra Regua
Pangulo ng Bileg ti Ilocano HK
tubong Ilocos
Upang malunasan ang nararanasang krisis
ng mga tao sa bansa natin, kailangan tayo
ay magkaisa, at kailangang magsama sama
at magtulungan. Pakiusapan ang bawat isa
na magtipid at matutong mag ipon para sa
kinabukasan. Iwasan ang pagastos sa mga
bagay na hindi naman kinakailangan. Pag
ibayuhin ang pagsasaka at pagtatanim ng
mga pangunahing pangangailangan ng
mamamayan upang maiwasan ang pag
kagutom. Sana ay pagsikapan ng pamahalaan
na sugpuin ang katiwalian upang maiangat
naman ang antas ng pamumuhay lalo ng
mga naghihirap na mamamayan at ng
hindi na kinakailangan pang mag abroad o
magpakahirap na malayo sa pamilya upang
matugunan lamang ang pangangailangan
ng pamilya. Habang nasa Hong Kong ay
sana iwasan natin ang mag mataasan at
pagsasabi ng hindi maganda sa ating kapwa.
Sana ay magmahalan tayo at pag igtingin
ang pag kakaisa at ating lagi isa puso at
isipan an gating panginoon upang makaiwas
sa anumang sakuna at manatiling malakas
sa pakikibaka sa hamon ng buhay lalo nat
malayo tayo sa ating mga pamilya.
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Pacquaio Wins 4th Division Title
Filipino national boxing hero Manny Pacquiao
proved to be more lethal than defending WBC
lightweight champion David Diaz when he
made history Saturday night (Sunday noon RP
time) by winning his fourth division title with a
ninth-round knockout victory at the Mandalay
Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada,
USA.
After landing a right on the face of Diaz,
Pacquiao connected a quick left from out of
nowhere to the jaw of the Mexican-American,
who kissed the canvas 36 seconds into the
ninth stage.
Pacquiao, in a most brilliant display of his
skills, threw a flurry of punches at the onset
and cut Diaz’s nose in the second round.
Pacquiao proved to be too much for Diaz, who
suffered another cut over his right eye in the
following round.
Pacquiao made target practice of Diaz by
Round 5, but the real sturdy lightweight from
Chicago stood his ground and continued
to trade punches with the Pacman until the
eventful ninth stage.
The Pacman, who improved his record to 47
wins with three losses and two draws, wrote
his name in the record books as the first
Filipino and Asian boxer to win world titles at
four different weight divisions.
AP Photo/Eric Jamison
Pacquiao said Diaz was so far his toughest
opponent.
Pacquiao, coming off a split-decision win
over Juan Manuel Marquez in their thrilling
rematch last March 15, had won titles in the
flyweight, super-bantamweight, and superfeatherweight classes.
Pacquiao has also been nicknamed “The
Mexicutioner” after getting the best of every
Kabalen, kampeon sa
paliga ng SAFILA
araw na iyon at parang ibubuhos ang malakas
na ulan ay nakisama ang panahon at natuloy
ang ang inabangan ng marami.”Rain or
shine”sabi nga.
Sa tatlong buwang paglalaro sa Saikung
basketball court, napanatili ng Kabalen team
ang pangunguna laban sa lima pang lumahok
sa palaro ng Saikung Filipino Association
(SAFILA).Ito ay isa sa mga inabangan ng
mga Pilipino sa malayong lugar ng Saikung
dahil hindi na sila dapat pang lumayo upang
makapanood lamang ng paliga tulad ng
basketball at ito ang naging libangan at talaga
naming naghatid ng ibayong saya sa mga
kababayan.
Parehong hindi sumipot ang grupo ng 3”J”
samahang utol at ang European motors sa
dapat sanang unang laro sa hapon sa kanilang
paglalabanang ikatlong pwesto.Sa laban naman
ng Kabalen at ng Lola,grabeng kantiyawan
at hiyawan sa ganda ng laro.Lumamang
ng hanggang 23 puntos ang grupo ng mga
Kapampangan laban sa Lola sa unang bahagi
pa lang ng laro,subalit nagawang makabawi
ng Lola at umabot na lang sa apat ang lamang
nito sa pagtatapos ng laban,dahil sa apat na
suno-sunod na 3 point shoots ng baguhang
manlalaro ng Lola na si Jun Torrrado, na lagi
ng may pinakamalaking puntos na nagagawa
sa bawat laro ng kanilang team..115-111 ang
naging resulta ng huling laro pabor sa Kabalen
ni April Joy
Nagmalas ng ibayong husay ang Lola’s
team at Kabalen sa kanilang pinaglabanang
championship game na ginanap noong Hunyo
8,bagamat hindi maganda ang panahon ng
8
Mexican fighter he has faced including
Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik
Morales.
The Mexicutioner is now being lined up to see
action on Nov. 8 possibly against Ricky Hatton
in a super-lightweight (140 lbs) fight.
Pacquiao dedicated his victory to the victims
of the ill-fated MV Princess of the Stars, which
sank near the islands of Romblon last month.
na si Mac Mac Narciso naman ang tinanghal
na highest pointer.
Tumanggap sila Michael Yumul at Roy Yip ng
award na double three points parehong mula sa
Saikung Boyz, samantalang ang single 3 points
naman ay nakuha ni Ricky Passion mula pa rin
sa grupo ng Saikung Boyz.Ang Appreciation
award ay ibinigay sa Hadierz at Saikung Boyz
sa pagkakatanggal nila sa elimination para sa
final game.Binubuo nila: Alex Yalung,(best
forward0 at White Galang (best forward)
ng Kabalen,Jun Torrado (best guard) ng
Lola’s team, Joem Asguestas (best center) ng
European motors at Jo Concha (best forward)
ng 3 “J” samahang Utol ang mytical 5.
Kabalen ang tumanggap ng pinakamalaking
tropeo sa pagkapanalo at kabilang na din sa
mga nasiyahan sa kanilang tinanggap ang
kanilang coach na si Arnel Gania pati na rin
ang kanilang mga managers na sina:Jimmy
King,Gadli Tumama at Ellaine Anderson,ito
ang kanilang ika limang tropeo sa pagkapanalo,
sa unang pwesto.Sumunod ang Lola’s team
sa pangunguna ng kanilang manager na si
“Lola” at ang kanilang playing coach na si
Michael Lachica,na masaya na rin dahil nakita
naman na talagang maganda ang naging laro
at umani ng todong suporta sa mga taga hanga
.Pumangatlo sa pwesto ang 3”J” samahang
Utol at pumang-apat naman ang European
motors.Nais magpasalamat ng SAFILA sa
lahat ng nakilahok sa kanilang paliga, sa mga
kaibigan na nagbigay ng tulong sa kanilang
palaro.
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Hong Kong Asian Migrant
Workers Meet to Draw Proposals
by Julia Buen Terry
Alliance of Progressive Labor.
Asian Migrant Workers unite to submit a
recommendation to the 2nd Global Forum
on Migration and Development to be held on
October 29- 30 in Manila. The GFMD follows
the High Level Dialogue on Migration and
Development convened by the United Nations
in 2006 (New York), and the 1st GFMD held
in Belgium in 2007.
More than one hundred workers from
Indonesian Migrant Workers Union, Thai
Women Association, Far East Overseas
Nepalese Association, Filipino Domestic
Workers Union, and Hong Kong Coalition
of Indonesian Migrant Workers Organization
attended the consultation. Non- Governmental
organizations such as Christian Action,
Helpers for Domestic Helpers, Enrich, Asian
Migrant Center, Asian Migrant Resource
Center, Hong Kong Confederation of Trade
Union and Alliance of Progressive Labor
were also present to give their support together
with other migrants groups under the Asian
Migrants Center.
In Hong Kong Migrant Domestic Worker’s
Consultation on Migration and Development
hosted by the Coalition for Migrant Rights
and Asian Migrant Center on June 15, 2006
at the Henry G. Leong Building, Yau Ma Tei
Community Center, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong,
migrants agreed to draft their concern between
their host and home country.
The meeting aimed to raise the awareness of
migrants on Globalization and neo- liberal
policies that directly/ indirectly affecting them.
Topics discussed on the consultation were; 1st,
the Economic Crises, Neo- liberal Policies
and Labor Migration, 2nd, was Migration
and Human Rights, and thirdly, The Right to
Development and Migrants Perspectives on
Development.
Migrant concerns will be presented to the
GFMD by Migrant Rights International and
Migrant Forum in Asia.
“It is very important for the migrant group
to go to the international level in lobbying
their cause. But they should not also forget to
lobby to the national level and change their
government perspective on migration.” Devi
Noviante from Christian Action said.
Globalization was defined as nothing but a
political project to some people, especially the
elites in particular which aim is just to change
society so that they can have maximum
profits.
“If we do not change the policies in our host
country, in our home country, if we do not
change the system that operates in our country
that creates poverty and forces us to migrate,
most probably, we will end up spending our
entire life working here just to feed our family
back home.” According to Joshua Mata of
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In conjunction with this news, a Meeting
and Consultation Of Filipino Migrant
workers on Global Forum on Migration and
Development was held last June 01, 2008 at
Cannossian School in Caine Road, Central.
It was organized by Asian Migrant Center,
Alliance of Progressive Labor, FILCOMSIN
and Filipino Domestic Workers Union.
It was attended by more than one hundred
Overseas Filipino Workers in Hong Kong
from different Filipino migrant organizations.
The meeting also aimed to draw the Filipinos
recommendations to be submitted to GFMD.
MFMA International
Celebrates 1st Year
Anniversary
Mindanao Alliance Stages GoKUD '08 - Amazing Race
chairman said “part of the challenge was to
locate the place using their own initiative.
The concept of the race is to reach the exact
location within the least possible time. Maybe
some of them got confused along the way, but
that is the essence of the game.” Gapoy added.
Other than the route map, rules and mechanics
of the game was the same.
by April Joy
Mandaragat
Filipino
Martial
Arts
International celebrated their first year
anniversary and had an oath taking of
officers at Trio beach, Pak Sha Wan,
Saikung last June 9 with Labatt Romulo
Salud as special guest.
Engr. Brix Chico, Engr. Rene Sorezo,
Engr.Eric de Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Bert and
Josie Cajada, Mr. Joseph Bautista, Julius
Mercado, Ranie Huinda were just some
of the invited guests who represented
their organizations/associations in the
said affair.
The MFMA officers for 2008 are:
Founder
Raul Hilum
President
Nancy S.Hilum
Vice President Gina Alura
Secretary
Imelda Mendoza
Asst.Secretary Virginia Anos
P.R.O. s
Mila Nogaliza
Emee Decipolo
Arturo Gabion
Nelia Bautista
Beberlyn Mata
Rosalyn Achocoso
Honorary advisers Atty.Amado Deloria
Engr.Rene Sorezo
Engr.Eric de Leon
Mr.Jun Nacinopa
Engr.Allen Jude Manabat
Mr.& Mrs.Bert and Josie Cajada
MFMA is inviting everyone to be a part
of the group, for more information about
MFMA may contact Raul Hilum (guro) @
tel.no. 66878549 or Nancy @ 67128577.
The same consultations with the Migrants
Workers will be held in Asia, in places like
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Korea, Japan,
Singapore, Philippines, and Sri Lanka from
June to July. And in the key cities in Philippines
like Davao, Cebu, Tarlac and National Capital
Region from June to August.
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The Mindanao (HK) Migrant Alliance once
again successfully concluded this year Gokud
Pilipinas ‘08 last June 15, 2008 at Central, HK
in which 15 teams from different organization
in the OFW community participate.
This year's event major sponsor is cashsense
and was won by the La Union Federation of
Hong Kong (LUFOHK) who outwitted all the
opposing teams and completed the race within
157 minutes.
The Stanley Filipino Community who
used up a total of 201 minutes bagged the
second prize while RFC VIP Club who lagged
closely with 209 minutes settled for third
prize. Corresponding penalties were added
to the cumulative time consumed by all the
participating teams.
Gokud Pilipinas is an improvised
version of the popular TV reality show “The
Amazing Race.” It was design to challenge
the participant’s stamina, skills and strategies
on how to attain specific goals within limited
time and resources. It tests their resolve on
how to work in a hostile environment and how
to react under pressure. It teaches them the
important and value of teamwork, friendship
and camaraderie.
The organizers gave a quick final briefing
in Harcourt Garden, Admiralty before the race
officially started at 1:00 PM. Participants were
dispersed to their respective starting points in
Central, Wanchai and Causeway Bay and
thereafter moved on to locate their five (5)
specific stations, before proceeding to Quarry
Bay for their last mission. The player’s final
destination and finish line was the Chater
Road in Central.
Each visiting teams were required to
perform petty and silly tasks such as dancing
and singing in every station they visit. Teams
who failed to carry out the task assigned by
the Moderator will automatically received
additional 10 minutes penalty time.
After performing the assign task, the
Moderator will then asked the team to open
the sealed envelop and answer the prepared
question. Only upon opening the colored
envelop that the team acquired the information
or clue of the next location they will going to
visit. The process continued until they reached
the fifth station wherein a photo of a certain
place of their final mission was handed out.
The team would travel to Quarry Bay by
any means of public utility vehicles but were
banned to aboard express route busses and
MTR on their way back directly to Central.
They are also required to complete their
journey within the allowed budget or faced the
possibility of an additional time penalty for
every dollar they over spend.
The set of questions given to the
participating teams contained historical
trivia and facts about the Philippines and
Hong Kong. The quizzes are designed to test
the socio-cultural, economic and political
awareness of the group. It also tend to
refreshed their knowledge and understanding
of the Philippines.
This year race is somewhat difficult and
exciting because unlike the previous races,
no route map was provided to the players.
MinMA also experienced some snags and
glitches as some of the confirmed participants
didn’t show up or back out at the last minutes
and late moderator.
Some teams got lost or simply cannot
locate the place they are required to visit. This
is expected because as Lito Gapoy, the game
There were five members in each team.
Four act as the official runner and the other
one was an observer randomly picked from
the opposing team. The observer served as
the “eye and ear” of the team to ensure that
players abide with the rules and regulation set
by the organizer.
Some of the rules strictly implemented
were as follows, no red light beating, no
over-boarding, no running or jogging, no
solicitation, no teasing, no over expenses, no
substitution and no short cuts.
The observer was required to be
cooperative but was also expected to document
any violation committed by the team she is
observing.
The
winners
were
not
immediately
declared after the race as the last team arrived
at the final destination around 5:00 PM. The
game committee from MinMA, The Sun and
AMA finished tabulating the scores late so
the organizer failed to award the prizes and
medals to the winners on time. The awarding
was scheduled on the later date and place.
GoKUD winners will receive medals and
cash prizes; the first prize is $1500; second
prize is $1000 and third prize, $500. Engr.
Nazzer Ampang, the MinMA’s chairman
wishes to thanks the participants and sponsors
for their support in the successful conclusion
of MinMA’s first big event in 2008.
The GoKUD Pilipinas ’08 sponsors and
participating teams includes; Cashsense,
Mr. Benny Dolano, Kwela at Saya, Friends
Magazine, Gen-Ex Cargo, PNB Remittance,
RCBC Remittance, Jollibee HK, AMA,
AFBHK, APU, BSUC, Capiz Achievers
Assn., DOMOHK, FNA, FilReflex, FLOR,
Kabatak, LOFWA, LUFOHK, Modern ArnisHK, MUSFILA, NOPTI, RFC-VIP Club and
Stanley Filipino Group.
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At
Your Service
By: Rolando E. Estrella
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, Rm 1102, 11/F Sunny House,
12-16 Li Yuen Street West, Central, Hong Kong. (Attention to Bro. Rolly)
THE SECOND TIME AROUND
Dear Bro. Rolly,
Good day to all the staff of FIM but most
especially to you. I am a widow for the last 14 years
when my husband passed away. I have two sons
who are both adult now. When I applied for work in
Hong Kong, I used my maiden name which appears
in my Philippine passport. Presently I have a
boyfriend who is a Filipino Hong Kong resident and
we have planned to get married before the end of this
year. My concern is about my boyfriend’s remarks
that it appears that I treat my two sons unfairly
because even as they carry their father’s surname, I
as their mother did not use their father’s surname.
I am puzzled by his remarks. Do I as a widow
have the right to use my maiden name in my
passport? Please advise me as I am really confused
and tell me also the legal requirements concerning
getting married in Hong Kong.
Thank you and God bless to all.
Sagittarius, Sheung Shui, N.T.
Dear Ms. Sagittarius,
The death of the spouse is one of the very
few legal grounds for the surviving spouse to
remarry; and so you may get married to your
boyfriend. I have to caution you though that
you have to be sure that he is single or legally
divorced as otherwise it is an act of bigamy
which is punishable by law.
You did not mention the reason why you
opted to use your maiden name when you
applied for a passport. We all know the
strict requirements in applying for a passport
which requires full documentations like
submission of a valid marriage license. It
may be I can only guess that like many other
married OFWs who secured their passports
using their maiden names, you were forced
to do it because you are in a hurry to fly to
Hong Kong for fear that your employer might
back out if there were such a delay caused by
passport documentation compliance. But
whatever the reasons may be, it is now moot
and academic because of your husband’s
death.
Your husband-to-be’s attitude is a
reflection of his insecurity that you might
not also use his surname in your official
records. You can impress upon him that you
are more than willing to use his surname
when you apply for a new passport at the
Philippine Consulate after your marriage
at the Marriage Registry when you have
secured your Marriage Certificate. Ask him
to accompany you at the Consulate when you
file your request for passport change.
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About your marriage, both of you may
proceed at the Marriage Registry and fill up
and submit the marriage application form
together with your travel documents. There
is an standard clearance or waiting period
before solemnization of your marriage. Your
application for marriage will be published
and posted at the Marriage Registry for
viewing by the public. If there are no
objections and you have complied with
documentation requirement, your marriage
will be permitted.
May I remind you that whether your
wedding is done at the Marriage Registry
or in the church, it carries the same legal
weight.
I wish you the best.
Bro. Rolly
DOCUMENT TAMPERING
Dear Bro. Rolly,
When I worked in United Arab Emirate last 1988
I was only 20 years old having been born in 1968.
Since I was under-age, the Philippine employment
agency made it to appear that I was born in 1966.
My passport carries my maiden name and the
wrong birth year of 1966. Now that I am married
with 2 children I want to change my passport so that
I can use my married name and my real birth year
as I am afraid there might be some complications
when they go to school due to discrepancies on my
identity.
Can you please advise as to what to do to correct
this discrepancy on my passport and secure a new
one.
Daria, Heng Fa Chuen
Dear Daria,
The basis of issuance of a passport is the
birth certificate. The date of birth appearing
on the birth certificate is the same date copied
and written down by the Department of
Foreign Affairs on your passport. I can only
suspect that the agency which helped you
secured your passport could have tampered
with your birth certificate by changing your
birth year from 1968 to 1966 or that agency
could have secured a fake birth certificate
from other sources.
When you apply for a new passport and
request for the change in your birth year, the
DFA will require you to explain why there
is a need for such change. You will certainly
be asked to produce the original of your birth
certificate and from there they will find out
the tampering of the birth certificate you gave
them when your first passport was issued.
Tampering with or faking a birth certificate
and submitting it to the DFA to secure a
passport is a criminal offence. Submitting an
Affidavit or Sworn Statement attesting to the
real reason why your birth year was changed
is not an assurance that the DFA will issue a
new corrected passport. But you can give it a
try.
I would advise that when you enrol your
children in the school, do not use your
passport, instead use other documents for
official purposes now and in the future; e.g. –
your genuine birth certificate, your children’s
birth certificate and your marriage licence
where your maiden name and your husband’s
name are indicated.
Bro. Rolly
TAKING ADVANTAGE
Dear Bro. Rolly,
I have been working for a childless Chinese
couple for over two years now. Early this year, my
lady employer became blind in both eyes because of
diabetes.
I am over 30 years old and my male employer is
almost 50 years old. I must admit that he has fallen
in love with me without the knowledge of his wife.
We had some affairs even before his wife got blind
and now that she could not see, our affairs have
become even more frequent.
I must admit also that I am forced to give in to
such sexual affairs even as I don’t love him because he
gives me an unusually high salary plus the fact that
he gives me extra money for the college education of
my two children in Baguio.
I feel so very guilty because I have a faithful
husband in the Philippines who looks after our
family.
I am hesitant to sever my relationship with
my male employer because I am afraid to lose my
substantial income from him.
Please counsel me.
Wheng, Jaffe Road
Dear Wheng,
What you are doing is immoral, illegal,
un-Christian and totally not acceptable.
Taking advantage of the blindness of your
lady employer is certainly abhorable and an
evil act by both of you..
I look at you as a prostitute selling yourself
to a client for money.
You mentioned that your husband is
faithful to you don’t you think such should
be reciprocated.
You are afraid to lose your substantial
income but don’t you think you should be
more afraid to lose your soul.
You want counsel, I give it to you now
– CUT OFF THAT RELATIONSHIP AT
ONCE!!!
Resign from him and look for a new
employer even if it will require your gong
back home in the meantime for contract and
visa processing.
Bro. Rolly
nabubuhay pa ang kanyang ina, lagi siyang
luluha sapagkat labag sa kanyang kalooban
ang samo ng kanyang mahal na ina.
Nobela ni Cora P. Carsola
Ang nakaraan:
Napakiusapan ng Malaysia
Office si Victor na samahan
nito patungong Puerto
Ordaz ang naantalang kargamento ng marmol
sanhi ng nangyaring sakuna. Umuwi naman sa
Pilipinas ang magkaibigang Monaliza at Pacita
para sa isang maikling bakasyon.
Malubha na noon ang kalagayan ni Mama
Martina sanhi ng cancer na noo’y nasa second
stage na.
Sa isang masusing pag-uusap ng mag-ina,
tinanong ni mama Martina kay Edwin kung
siya ba’y bibigyan ng karapatang mamili ng
kanyang mapapangasawa. Sumang-ayon naman
si Edwin subalit nagbitiw ito ng kundisyon
na walang problema basta gusto rin niya ang
mapupusuan ng kanyang ina.
tanging Diyos lang ang naisip niyang
matakbuhan.
Tumungo ito sa simbahan. Nag-alay ito ng
kandila… pinagmasdan ang bawat tulo nito.
“Hintulad din ng kandila ang nilalang, na
luluha’t luluha habang may hininga” usap
ng kanyang isipan. Ipinikit ang kanyang
mga mata. Pinag-daop ang dalawang palad
at yumuko ito. At di namalayang.tumulo
ang kanyang luha.
Kung nalalaman lang ni Monaliza ang
kagustuhan ng kanyang ina. Habang
Helpless si Monaliza sapagkat hindi naman
niya alam ang nangyayari sa itinuring na
kapatid.
“Inay may nahahalata po ba kayo kay
Edwin?” tanong sa kanyang ina.
“Ano ang ibig mong sabihin anak?”
“Naninibago ako sa kanyang iklinikilos
nitong mga nakaraang araw. Kagaya noong
isang araw, kararating ko pa lang sa kanila,
nagpaalam na kaagad. Hindi siya masaya,
di gayaa nong bagong dating ako”.
sundan sa pahina 15 . . .
Ika-anim na Kabanata:
“Ano ka nyo mama?”
“Narinig mo anak”
“Pero itinuring niyo siyang anak at itinuring
ko ring isang tunay na kapatid?”
“Oo, pero hindi naman kayo magkadugo,
kaya walang magiging problema anak”.
“Mayroon po mama! Hinding-hindi ko
maaaring pakasalan at maging asawa si
Monaliza” mula sa nanginginig na boses ni
Edwin.
“Utang na loob, Edwin. Kung siya ang
iyong mapapangasawa, masaya ako sa
aking paglisan sa mundong ibabaw sapagkat
mahal na mahal ko kayong dalawa.. Hindi
rin mapupunta sa iba ang mga lupain
natin. Paano na lang kung mag-asawa
ka ng iba, baka kung saan na mapunta
ang pinaghirapan namin ng iyong ama.
Ipangako mo sa akin na huwag na huwag
mo itong sasabihin kahit kanino hanggang
sa malagot ang aking hiram na buhay”.
Naghari ang katahimikan . Kinagat ni
Edwin ang mga labi upang hindi na ito
magsalita pa.
Nakontra ang katahimikang yon dahil sa
harurot ng paparating na tricycle na lulan si
Monaliza
Nag-alibi si Edwin na bibili siya ng gamut
at ihinabilin niya sa kinakapatid si mama
Martina.
Minabuti niyang umalis noong panahong
yon sapagkat parang sinasakal siya sa inis
sa kanyang ina. Sa ganitong sitwasyon,
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PAHK “Glitz & Glamour”
Ang Pagdiriwang ng Ika-110 taong Kalayaan ng Pilipinas
Nagmistulang Oscar Awards
Night ang nakaraang pagdiriwang
ng PAHK Independence Day Ball
na ginanap noong Sabado, June
14, sa Conrad Hotel.
Akmang-akma sa titulong “Glitz
and Glamour”, ang gabi ng
kasiyahan ay dinaluhan ng mga
kilalang personalidad sa Filipino
expatriate community, gayundin
ng mga ibang nasyunalidad
na sumusuporta sa taunang
pagtitipong ito.
“We are honoured to have made
our members and guests happy and
feel important, giving everyone a
red carpet treatment,” ani Scylla
Kwong, chairperson ng Philippine
Association of Hong Kong.
Kasama niya si Vice Chairperson
Dina May Flores at PAHK
Team 2008 sa matagumpay na
proyektong ito.
Panauhing pandangal si Consul
General Alejandrino A. Vicente
na nagbigay ng mensahe ukol
sa natatanging galing, talino at
kasikatan ng mga Filipino sa
Hong Kong at iba’t-ibang dako ng
mundo.
Kakaibang PAHK cocktails ang
sumalubong sa mga dumalo
ngayong taon dahil na rin sa mga
bagong pakulo para mabigyan
ng importansya ang suporta at
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. . . mula sa pahina 13
ko lang, take good care of yourself, okey?”
“Huwag mong intindihin yon anak. Dala
lang yon ng pag-alala niya kay mama
Martina niyo”.
“You too. Huwag mong pababayaan ang
mama natin ha?
Pinakinggan ng dalaga ang sinabi ng
kanyang nanay Celia. Subalit noong araw
na pabalik na siya sa Italy, naglakas loob
siyang kausapin si Edwin.
“Inaamin ko Mona na may bumabagabag
sa akin na isang bagay. But let it be between
me and my mama, please” pakiusap ng
kinakapatid.
“Sa bagay, wala akong magagawa, pasya
niyo yan. Pero kung kailangan mo ang
suporta ko, ano man yon, am always there
for you.”
presensiya ng lahat.
singer na si Bituin Escalante. Labis
na humanga ang mga bisitang
“Feeling ko nasa Oscar Night ako dayuhan kay Escalante sa galing
dahil may salubong na interview pa ng kanyang boses sa iba’t-ibang
habang kinukunan ng videocamera,” istilo at tipo ng musika.
masayang sabi ni Gilbert Legaspi,
isang engineer at dating Pangulo Umawit rin si Janno Gibbs na
ng UP Alumni Association in nag-anyaya rin para manood sa
Hong Kong.
palabas sa Chater Road para sa
mga kababayang Pinoy.
Nanginig ang mga laman ni Edwin sa mga
narinig mula sa kinakapatid.
“Asahan mo, Mona, gagawin ko ang lahat
para siya gumaling”.
Samantala, sa isang sulok ng Venezuela, na
kung saan namimingwit ang magkaibigang
Victor at Lissandro, naalalang itanong ng
huli ang tungkol sa nurse na tumulong
noong madisgrasya sila.
“She’s my life saver and I think I’m in love
with her”, pagtatapat ni Victor.
“Pero tienes un nobya mi amigo?”
“No hay payo casa con ella”. (Hindi pa
naman ako kasal sa kanya)
“Pero por Dios, Victor, this could just be a
momentary feeling, don”t you think so?”
“Maraming salamat Mona. Ang masasabi
Habang lumilipad ang eroplanong sinakyan
ng magkaibigang Pacita at Monaliza,
naglalakbay din ang kanyang diwa… nagiguilty siya sa mga magulang na hindi man
lang sila nakapiling nang husto sapagkat
sa halip, inalagaan niya si mama Martina..
si Edwin na nagpakita ng pagkatuliro,
ang dadatnang trabaho at ang kanyang
pasyenteng si Victor.
Ganun na lang ang pagtibok ng kanyang
dibdib nang madukot niya sa kanilang mail
box ang isang asul na sobre.
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La Cornisa
Ola de los Perolitos
Puerto Ordaz
Edo Bolivar
Caracas, Venezuela
Hindi niya namalayang idinampi ang card
sa kanyang dibdib.
“You’re one of God’s special blessings,
I believe that God brings certain people
into our life for a reason.
Sometimes, it is to help us see something
new and wonderful.
And sometimes, it’s just to remind us that
we are truly never alone
And that is important to share our smiles,
Our dreams and even our tears.
Whatever reason He had in bringing us
together,
I am glad that He did.”
Napakamahulugan ang mensahe na
napapaloob sa card na pinadala ni Victor
kay Monaliza. Naging palaisipan ito sa
kanya.
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na handang pagkainan nang gabing
iyon.
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Ferraris na ipininta niya para sa
PAHK fundraising ball na binili
naman nila Mr. & Mrs B. Vergara.
Kapansin-pansin rin ang dalawang
malalaking tropeo na may taas
na anim na talampakan (tulad sa
Oscar Awards) sa pagpasok ng
grand ballroom ng Conrad Hotel.
“No Lissandro, yo sabe mi corazon. (No
Lissandro, I know my heart”.
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You are the Reason
by Apostle Renato D. Carillo
YOU
ARE
THE
REASON why HE
came to this world.
“For the Son of man is
come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Luke 19: 10
YOU ARE THE REASON why He was
crucified.
“And after that they had mocked him, they
took the robe off from him, and put his own
raiment on him, and led him away to crucify
him.” Matthew 27:31
YOU ARE THE REASON why HE was
beaten and wounded.
“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried
our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken,
smitten of God, and afflicted. 5But he was
wounded for our transgressions, he was
bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of
our peace was upon him; and with his stripes
we are healed.” Isaiah 53: 4-5
YOU ARE THE REASON why HE died at
the cross of Calvary.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in
that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for
us.” Romans 5:8
YOU ARE THE REASON why HE was spit
on and was smitten.
“And they spit upon him, and took the reed,
and smote him on the head.” Matthew 27: 30
YOU ARE THE REASON why HE was
despised and rejected.
“And they that passed by reviled him, wagging
their heads, And saying, Thou that destroyest
the temple, and buildest it in three days, save
thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down
from the cross.”
Matthew 27:39-40
YOU ARE THE REASON why He was raised
from the dead.
“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye
seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified:
he is risen; he is not here: behold the place
where they laid him.” Mark 16:6
It is you who must bear all these sufferings
for you are the sinner but because J E S U
S LOVES YOU SO MUCH. He took your
place.
“ For God so loved the world, that he gave his
only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have everlasting
life.” John 3: 16
JESUS sacrificed everything to redeem you
from the curse of sickness and disease, poverty,
sadness, anxiety, fear, and death. The wages of
sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in
Christ Jesus.
JESUS did it for you and redeem you from
the curse of sickness and diseases, poverty,
weariness, fears and death. THEN, WOULD
YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE ALL THESE
THINGS THAT JESUS HAS PREPARED
FOR YOU? IF SO, SAY THIS PRAYER,
“Father God, I admit that I am sinner. I have
sinned against you in thoughts, words and in
deeds. Pls. forgive me for worshipping idols,
for telling a lie, for gambling, for smoking,
for drinking liquors, for using drugs, being
homosexual, committing fornication or
adultery. Forgive me also for bitterness, selfpity, resentment, unforgiveness, hatred. Lord
Jesus, pls.come into my life and enter into
my heart. I now accept You as my Lord and
Savior of my life. I now forgive everyone those
who sinned against me. Pls. change me right
now. I don’t want to live a sinful life. I trust in
You and I believe for what You have done at
the Cross of Calvary for my salvation, healing
and deliverance. I will obey You, Lord. In the
precious name of Your Son JESUS CHRIST, I
PRAY AMEN.
For more information, log on to: www.
miraclehour.com / e-mail: apostle_carillo@
hotmail.com.
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Heroin and Cocaine: Trafficking of Dangerous Drugs Part-2
How is the HK government fighting the
drug war?
Isidro of Lantau Island
The United States Department of
International Narcotics Strategy Report
of 2008 concluded that: Hong Kong is not a
major transshipment point for illicit drugs destined
for the international market, but a minor transit
point as some drugs flow through because it is a
major shipping hub. Reasons being: 1) efficient law
enforcement efforts 2) the availability of alternate
routes 3) and the development of port facilities
elsewhere in southern China 4)Some traffickers
continue to operate out of Hong Kong to arrange
shipments from nearby drug-producing countries
and 5) the Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (HKSAR) actively combats
drug trafficking and abuse through legislation
and law enforcement, preventive education and
publicity, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as
research and external cooperation.
The above conclusion is due to HK
Government commitment to reducing the
supply and demand through a wide range of
action and programmes and by adopting a
multi-modality approach in the provision of
treatment and rehabilitation services for drug
abusers and dissuading people, from taking
or experimenting with drugs.
Overall Strategy and Coordination: the
Government adopts a five-pronged approach
which covers legislation and law enforcement,
preventive education and publicity, treatment
and rehabilitation, research, and international
cooperation.
Legislation and Law Enforcement: Effective
law enforcement curtails illicit drug supply
with the coordinated efforts of different
government departments such as Customs
and Excise, Police Force, Department of
Health, Legislative Council, Judiciary,
and others such as the Action Committee
Against Narcotics (ACAN). Cooperation
at the international level, through exchange
of information and experience, efficient
joint action against trafficking, enhances the
effectiveness of efforts in all fronts. Example
is a scheme of reciprocal appointment to
advisory committees between the Singapore
and Hong Kong Governments. The Director
of Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau is
invited to sit on the committee to exchange
experience with ACAN members. Enhanced
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by Barrister Ody A. Lai
cooperation and communication with
external authorities result in the disruption
and halting of transnational trafficking
activities and arrest of criminals. Cooperation
with Guangdong Province and Macau
was strengthened through the mounting of
parallel law enforcement actions, sharing of
intelligence, and exchange activities.
To fulfil its international obligations under
the 1988 United Nations Convention
against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances, Hong Kong enacted
the Drug Trafficking (Recovery of Proceeds)
Ordinance and the Organised and Serious
Crimes Ordinance which provide for the
tracing, freezing, confiscation and recovery
of the proceeds of drug trafficking and other
serious crimes.
The Drug Trafficking and Organised Crimes
(Amendment) Ordinance was enacted in
July 2002 to enhance the effectiveness of
Hong Kong’s anti-money laundering regime
through amendments to the Drug Trafficking
(Recovery of Proceeds) Ordinance and the
Organised and Serious Crimes Ordinance
which took effect on January 1, 2003.
The Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance
(Amendment of Schedule 1) Regulation
2002, which came into operation in January
2003, brings dance parties at unlicensed
premises under licensing control. To dovetail
with the implementation of the new licensing
arrangement, the Narcotics Division issued
a revised Code of Practice for Dance Party
Organisers to promote self-regulation by party
organisers or venue providers.
Treatment and Rehabilitation: Hong Kong
adopts a multi-modality approach in providing
treatment and rehabilitation services to cater
for the different needs of drug abusers from
varying backgrounds.
The major drug treatment and rehabilitation
services include a compulsory drug treatment
programme operated by the Correctional
Services
Department,
a
voluntary
methadone out-patient treatment programme
provided by the Department of Health, and
voluntary residential programmes run by
non-governmental organisations including
Christian therapeutic drug treatment agencies.
Medical and psychiatric treatment for
psychotropic substance abusers is provided by
six substance abuse clinics under the Hospital
Authority. There are also five Counselling
Centres for Psychotropic Substance Abusers
operated by non-governmental organisations
which are subvented by the Social Welfare
Department.
The Drug Dependent Persons Treatment and
Rehabilitation Centres (Licensing) Ordinance,
which came into operation on April 1, 2002,
provides for the control of treatment centres
catering for voluntary residential treatment
of four or more persons, through a licensing
scheme administered by the Social Welfare
Department.
The Third Three-year Plan on Drug
Treatment and Rehabilitation Services
was implemented with new strategies to
improve the provision of drug treatment and
rehabilitation services.
Preventive Education and Publicity: The
Narcotics Division adopted a multi-faceted
approach in publicizing the anti-drug message
during the year. The division has continued
to provide school programmes to students
from Primary 5 to Senior Secondary levels
and the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational
Education (HKIVE). In 2003 the provision
of school drug education programmes was
expanded to reach students of South Asian
origin of the English Schools Foundation
and international schools.
With the Internet, the Narcotics Division
launched an interactive role-play game
at its revamped website which contains
more interactive elements and user-friendly
navigation, as well as a special section giving
anti-drug information and detailing the
harmful effects of psychotropic substance
abuse. Anti-drug campaign messages were
also publicized in buses, public light buses,
the MTR, and the KCRC East Rail and new
West Rail. A new series of the well-received
TV documentary entitled Anti-drugs Special
II was produced by Radio Television Hong
Kong under the sponsorship of the Beat
Drugs Fund to arouse public awareness of
the harmful effects of drug abuse.
These and more make Hong Kong effectively
curtail supply and demand of dangerous
drugs. For more information please wee
websites of customs and excise department
and HK illicit drugs report.
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July 1, 2008 – While the rest of Hong
Kong was either celebrating or protesting
against the HKSAR Establishment’s 11
anniversary, more than 200 Prime Gold
Plus (PGP) members and staff were
at Chai Wan Sports Centre enjoying
themselves and competing with each
other in fun parlor games.
the bonding forged by this team with their
fellow Hawks, which is the main essence
of the sports fest. Out of all the teams
in the Paligsahan, theirs is the happiest.
They were not able to take home a medal,
but in terms of camaraderie and fun,
they are most definitely the champion!
Such bonding and high spirits made them
the reigning champions of “kakulitan”.
“Makulit” is probably an understatement
to describe their attitude..
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Brute strength isn’t the only category to be
tested in the PGP’s Paligsahan, because
speed is also equally important. As the
name and color suggest, there is no better
way to flaunt speed than calling a team
“Blazing Stallions”. As a testament to this,
To open the program, a heartfelt prayer
was led by Pol Elago, PGP-Tsimshatsui’s
Branch Manager. It was PGP Business
Manager Leo Dael who welcomed the
participants and declared the opening of
Paligsahan 2008, the 4 Sportsfest to be
held by Prime Gold. The participating
teams are the Raging Bulls (Blue),
Incredible Hawks (Orange), Blazing
Stallions (Red), and Growling Jaguars
(Yellow).
medal.
The Raging Bulls, true to their name,
took no prisoners when it came to brute
strength. None of the teams could match
their muscles, which provided them with
the much-needed edge in the Tug-of-War
battle. It took only a little over twenty
seconds for them to win their first game.
It was truly a great display of force and
raging adrenaline for the Bulls, making
them the reigning champions of the
strength division. The Bulls also ranked
1st in Amoeba Race and Ball Relay with
a Twist. This team was considered the
underdog, until they ranked 2nd over-all.
Last but not the least is the Growling
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The Incredible Hawks were indeed
incredible in their efforts to compete with
the other teams. Never letting up in the
face of adversity, they were always up to
the challenge. Even more incredible still is
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this team won the Ping Pong Ball Relay and
PGP Goes to Market, which require speed
and balance. From the first runner to the
last, all demonstrated speed well. Though
they were fast, they were not quick enough
to run to the top, earning them a bronze
Jaguars who reigned supreme in the
Paligsahan. This team’s prowess was seen
in the Patintero games which required
coordination and unity between members.
An equal balance between speed and
ferocity made this team too much to
handle for the other teams. The Jaguars
bagged the win for Sack Race, Patintero
and Volleyball. Having battled in the finals
they were able to defeat their major rival,
the Bulls, placing them in first place. The
Hawks flew away, the Stallions ran back,
and the Bulls charged off. The Jaguars
growled and scored their way into being
this year’s Champion. friends International Magazine July 2008
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Helen Barcarse is IMAP’s
Bayaning Komadrona 2008
by APG
Gov. Mendoza inducts the 1st
set of Officers for Bulacan
Association in Hong Kong
by APG
Gov. Joselito “Jon Jon Mendoza” graced
the 1st induction of officers of the Bulacan
association of HK held Association of
Hong Kong (BAHK) last June 8. 2008 at the
Flamingo Café, Newton Hotel, North Point
Hong Kong.
trustee and Ms. Babes Mercado of First Metro
also give their messages and congratulations to
the group.
Newly inducted president Julie T. Ordiales,
expressed his gratitude of thanks to the
Governor, distinguished guest, advisers,
supporters, officers and members of the
association and assure the Governor that they
will continue to strengthen the camaraderie
and friendship that they had iniated in that
day and will serve as a helping hands to all
Bulakenyos here in Hong Kong.
The new set of Officers sworn into office by
Gov. Mendoza were:
Ms. Helen Barcarse was crowned as Bayaning
Komadrona 2008 in celebration of the 34th
Foundation Day of the Integrated Midwives
Association of the Philippines- HK Chapter
last June 22, 2008 at the Bayanihan Kennedy
Town Center in Hong Kong.
Runner ups were: Ms. Aeolei Ada A. Rosimo,
and Ms. Cynthia S. Lagdameo as 1st and 2nd
respectively. They also bags the Best in Gown
and Best In talent award.While, in the other
category Ms. Faith Campillanos bags the Ms.
Popularity 2008 Award.
Other awards were: Ms Love- Cynthia
Lagdameo, Ms. Fame- Faith Campillanos, Ms
Faith- Evelyn C. Magno, Ms. Peace and Best
In Queastion and Answer Ms. Helen Barcarse,
Ms Hope- Aeolei Ada Rosimo, and Ms Joy to
Ms Ethel M. Reyes.
Guest Speaker of the said celebration is Hon
Consul Gen. Alejandrino A. Vicente, and Hon
Labor Attache of the Philippine Labor Office
Atty. Romulo Salud.
The Board of judges were: Mr. Val Miquiabas,
compliance officer of First Metro HK, Ms.
Vilma Rosquero of China Global Lines, Mr.
Robert delos Reyes of Lucky Money, and Ms
Carmen Besa. While the panel of adjudicators
were: Ms. Bhina Sanchez Vice-ChairmanKGB,PGBI , Ms Genevieve C. Senora vice
president of South Cotabato Overseas Worker
assn(SCOWA) and Ms. Maritess Elvinia,
president of St Anne Group.
President Brenda Atrero, expressed her sincere
thanks to the officers and members of the
IMAP- HK who supported the events. She also
expressed her gratitude of thanks to the Board
of Judges, panel of adjudicators ,candidates ,
honored guests and friends. As she deliveres
her welcome address.
The events were hosted by the dynamic duo of
Arnold P. Grospe, Managing Editor of Friends
Intl Magazine and Mr. Voltaire Medina,
Managing Director of BPI Remittance-Hk,
who also rendered a romantic song to the
delight of the audience.
The second part of the program were hosted
by Ms. Pinky Rivas, Fevah president and Mr.
Jess Camilon of The BUZZ central.
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In his message, Gov Mendoza impressed his
fellow Bulakenyos with his news on how Bulacan
has transformed into a modern province.
He explained the concept of the “ Bagong
Bulakenyo” which means getting upgraded
in Information Technology (IT) which will
focus on the programs of the youth, in relation
to his newly formed Youth Iniative Program
Entrepreneur. The Governor emphasized the
need for entrepreneurship, health, business
and IT in his term. He also encouraged his
fellow Bulakenyos to concentrate on earnings
while here in Hong Kong and to influenced
all their family members in the Philippines for
entrepreneurial skills.
He also mentioned that he always addressed
the needs of his constituents by visiting every
Barangays to listen and look after for their
requests and act according to their needs.
He often receives request of cement for road
constructions and others, but he said that
there are more urgent needs than that. He
said instead of donating a cement for road
construction, He donated a classroom as he
saw the needs for it.
In his last message, the governor announces
that he is donating 100,000 pesos as the
starting fund of the group for the fulfillment
of their activities and project for their fellow
Bulakenyos.
Also present in the said gathering were: Vice
Consul Val Simon Roque who also expressed
his congratulation to the group, Engr. Brix
Chico, the president of Builders association
and one of the Advisers of BAHK offered
the services of his group for free engineering
seminar and consultation for those who plan
to build their dream house s.
Congratulation messages were also expressed
by Mr. Arnold P. Grospe, Managing Editor of
Friends Intl Magazine and encourage everyone
to continue the unity and solidarity that they
had started on that day. Other two advisers
Ching Baltazar, Balikatan Sa Kaunlaran,
Vice President- Wilda Samaniego, SecretaryMaria Merle de Guzman, Asst Secretary
Racquel E. Sta Cruz, Treasurer- Angelina V.
Vallespin, Asst Treasurer- Ofelia Tolentino,
Auditor, Baby Liza laquindanum, PRO- Diana
Domingo and Jaime laquindanum as Sergeant
at Arms. The committee heads are Victorino
G. Baltazar, and Maximo Crisostomo for
district 1 Maria Cecilia Lim for District 2 and
Federico Jacinto for District 4.
BMW Marks 9th Anniversary;
Inducts New Set of Officers
by April Joy
The Balatong Migrant Workers Hong Kong
(BMW) celebrated their 9th year anniversary
last June 8, 2008 and inducted its new set of
officers at Harcourt Garden with Cultural
officer Severina dela Cruz as guest of honor.
The newly inducted officers are:
President
George Albano
Vice President
Madelyn Agcaoili
Secretary
Amelia Saclolo
Sub-Secretary
Cathy Guerrero
Treasurer
Susan Albano
Auditor
Reulita Villanueva
Representatives
Carmelita Guerrero
Cristina Salayog, Lily Andres
Advisers
Lenie Albano
Luzviminda Bitagon, Lindamar Barangan
Finance Oficers
Teresita Tarampi
Roy Daoang , Tomasa Barangan
Through the initiative of Emiliana Ganir,
it's founding was inspired and fueled by it's
objectives: 1) To promote peace, unity and
cooperation among members, 2) To promote
friendship and camaraderie, and 3) To do
something for the betterment of their barangay
and kababayans.
The group has monthly dues as member's
contribution, which will be reimbursed to
every member going home for good. Other
benefits apply to those terminated members
which will receive $700 financial assistance,
$300 for hospitalization and $500 as death
benefit (immediate family member). BMW
also funded some projects in their place,
donated medicines and sent packages to senior
citizens as a response to their calll by serving
those in need.
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Truths in Time of Tragedy
A
s of this
writing, the
Philippines
is still grappling with
the crippling losses to
lives and properties
that Typhoon Frank
(international codename: Fengshen) viciously
wrought throughout the country last week.
Deaths reportedly reached over 500, excluding
the casualties from the 862 people onboard the
sunken MV Princess of the Stars, the hundreds
injured and the hundreds still missing.
Damages to properties and infrastructures are
mind-boggling.
At such an overwhelming time as this, the
human side of us is naturally inclined to blurt
out the single most confounding question:
“Why?”
It is reassuring that where even the most
intellectual of possible human answers may
fail us, the Word of the Lord is a constant
source of counsel and courage. Yes. In our
time of tragedy, God offers healing truths …
straight from His Word. And what makes
these truths sweeter is the reality that they are
echoed by those who experienced the bitter
sting of tragedy themselves … yet learned to
lean in the everlasting arms of the Almighty.
Truth No.1: God’s sovereignty is never
negated by human tragedy. Charles R.
Swindoll, in the book Starting Over, wrote how
the widow of Dawson Trotman, after learning
of her husband’s death by drowning, only “…
replied in calm assurance the words of Psalm 115:3:
‘But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever
He pleases.’”
one has ever developed a deep level of spirituality
or holiness without experiencing a great deal of
suffering. When a person who suffers reaches a
point where he can be calm and carefree, inwardly
smiling at his own suffering, and no longer asking
God to be delivered from it, then the suffering has
accomplished its blessed ministry, perseverance has
“finish[ed] its work” (James 1:4), and the pain of
the Crucifixion has begun to weave itself into a
crown.”
In God’s unerring wisdom, He lovingly
uses life’s tragedies as one of His most potent
tools in shaping human lives. 2 Corinthians
1:9 validates the didactic power of tragedy
to those who are open to its instruction: “In
fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped
relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God,
who raises the dead.”
God as the Master Potter and we as the
clay, the LORD knows the exact and precise
moment when to take us out of the “fiery
furnace.” He knows when enough is enough.
Hence to the extent of our capacity to endure,
He individually deals with us. And He does
so, for the fulfillment of His purpose in us:
“The Lord will work out his plans for my life –
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever...”
(Psalm 13:8a, NLT). Yes, through it all, God
is ever mindful of us. Where we see losses and
brokenness, He sees redemption and glorious
restoration: “For I know the thoughts and plans
that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and
plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give
you hope in your final outcome” (Jeremiah 29:11,
Amp).
“But He knows the way that I take. When He
has tried me, I will come out as gold” (Job 23:10,
NLT). “For You have tested us, O God. You have
by Bro. Eddie Villanueva
made us pure like silver is made pure” (Psalm
66:10, NLT). “The melting-pot is for silver and
the hot fire is for gold, but the Lord tests hearts”
(Proverbs 17:3,NLT).
Truth No.3: Human suffering is for a
moment, but God’s goodness is for a lifetime.
The early believers, in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18,
worded it perfectly for us: “So we’re not giving
up. How could we! Even though on the outside it
often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the
inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes
by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are
small potatoes compared to the coming good times,
the lavish celebration prepared for us. There’s far
more here than meets the eye. The things we see now
are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we
can’t see now will last forever.”
Indeed, no suffering for the moment is
pleasurable. Yet, it is at such a time that we
must all the more humble ourselves before God
and completely submit our will to Him. It is in
learning to trust His divine goodness that we
experience His restorative power as mentioned
in Psalm 71:20, “You have allowed me to suffer
much hardship, but you will restore me to life again
and lift me up from the depths of the earth.”
Our country is going through a very difficult
season again. Yet my hope for restoration is
in the LORD, because He is infallible in His
goodness.
I pray that when the tempest is finally over,
may we all be found by God singing “It is well,
with my soul,” just like hymn writer Haratio
Spafford did as he passed through the very
spot wherein he lost all his four daughters to a
sea vessel collision in 1873. It takes a heart of
unshakable faith in God to do that.
Swindol recounted: “All of the anguish,
the sudden loneliness that normally consumes
and cripples those who survive did not invade that
woman’s heart. Instead, she leaned hard upon her
sovereign Lord, who had once again done what He
pleased.” This story does not mean that God is
pleased that people die. It does point us,
however, to the reality that a person who is
totally submitted to the sovereign lordship of
God is able to see beyond the losses and hurts
of the moment and instead trust in His divine
goodness.
Truth No. 2: The essence of a man is
tried and perfected in times of tragedy. In
the September 10 feature of the L.B. Cowman
devotional, Streams in the Desert, the following
is written:
“There is a divine mystery in suffering, one that
has a strange and supernatural power and has never
been completely understood by human reason. No
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Rondalla On Wheels
by: Lady Merle M. Nootenboom
Jockey Club Town Hall concert on June 9th in
cooperation with SAFILA is the highlight of
their ten days “Concert Tour” in Hong Kong,
which graced by Hon. Alejandrino Vicente and
some staff and officers from the Consulate,
donors, sponsors, media, organizations, friends
and guests and got a tremendous applause from
the crowd and ended by a welcome party for
ROW.
Their performance at fu Hong Society and
Cheshire Home (Societies for physically and
mentally handicapped people) on June 10th
bestow the normal heart of those handicapped
people with a moment of joy and happiness and
give them the chance to have an interaction with
the physically challenged people.
On behalf of Kababaihang Rizalista Hong
Kong Chapter (KRHKC) we would like to give
our heartfelt thanks and to acknowledged each
and everyone headed by Hon. Sir Alejandrino
Vicente, Consul General of The Philippine
Consulate HK SAR, Consular Officers and
Staff, to the generous and kind hearted Sponsors,
Donors, Supporters of various departments,
companies, organizations and individuals,
media, friends, volunteers. It is with sincerest
and deepest gratitude to all of you, without your
help and support the project “Concert Tour of
Rondalla on Wheels (ROW)” in Hong Kong
would not have been a reality. God knows who
amongst you are.
Unhesitatingly I must thank and commend the
officers, members of KRHKC and our brothers
in Knights of Rizal for their extra and untiring
effort including their personal contributions and
deprivation to secure the success of this project.
“Never have so few inspired so many, to support
such a Noble project.”
This group has proven that it’s not the quantity
that counts besides it’s the quality. And especially
the moral deeds of support and the contributions
that the people have shown in this project prove
that there is a universal solidarity for the purpose
and for the sake of the common good.
Generally most organizations are embarked into
abundant obstacles, more or so to the leaders or
the heads. First in the line is the extreme moral
agitation, followed by distorted mentality, ruined
by petty and continuous destructive criticism,
and poisoned by extreme “Jealousy”, no matter
how noble your purpose is. But these must not be
the practice that will unbind the enduring quality
of the good intention of any organizations.
Looking forward for all extremities are the task
to take the risk, in able to reach its goals for the
real purpose and cause that we have pledged.
The word “CRAB MENTALITY” is a selfish
mindset of the negative behavior. What we
need is to challenge this “cancerous words”
by cooperation, participation to perform and
“RESPECT” one another for the betterment and
prosperity of any organizations.
Our tenet in Kababaihang Rizalista have
strengthen the bond to the virtues, values,
teachings and the wholeness of the principles
and the lofty ideals that envisioned to us by the
Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal.
“We were all sisters and brothers who need to
love and support one another” no matter what
race you came from.
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Foremost it is an honor to give our praise and
appreciation to “ROW” a group of musicians using
stringed instruments from Bahay Mapagmahal,
a dormitory and an extension home project for
handicapped children and youth, and enjoying
free education in Elementary and High School
located at the back of the National Orthopedic
Hospital, Banawe Quezon City, Philippines. It
was run by the Philippine Society for Crippled
Children (PSCC) Inc. Professor Antonio Tallada
from the University of the Philippines first
trained them in 1978 and in two years time after
he passed away in 1977 Professor EnricoToledo
replaced him. Most of their members are
professionally stable and successful in their own
field of careers.
Music makes cultural differences merged for each
type of selection of songs that sooths and warms
up one’s heart and soul. And with there founded
talents they become well known and have received
different top awards, citations and certificates of
appreciations that challenged their capabilities
towards excellence in every performance.
They have been invited in different parts of the
Philippines, assisted in Churches, held various
Concerts and also help fund raising activities for
the community. They can play music of different
countries aside from their repertoire of local
pieces, native songs and classical collections
and have performed in some parts of Europe
particularly Germany and Belgium, and they
performed and celebrated their 25th anniversary
in 2003 by the invitation of Professor Tsuyoshi
Amemiya in Tokyo. And they come here to fulfill
their dream to celebrate their 30th anniversary on
Feb. 8, 2008, and to promote the culture of the
Philippines as “Ambassadors of Goodwill.”
They arrive in Hong Kong during the black storm
on June 7th at 10 am where the only access to the
airport is at the Tsing Yi station. Sir Alejandrino
Vicente gave the full support by eying us thru Ms.
Rennie Dela Cruz, Cultural Attaché HK SAR.
Because of the bad weather, Mr. Danny Baldon
(delegate from the Consulate) was the only
one who managed to reach at the airport and
welcome the ROW together with the KRHKC.
They took pride of their Disney land performance
on June 8th by passing the audition in able to
perform and enjoyed some few hours of exploring
the place and have some photo moments together
with those great cartoon characters. And on
the same day of June 8th in the afternoon they
performed in the Kwela at Saya by Mr. Henry
Lobrin for the OFW crowd in celebration of the
Philippines Independence Day. The Sai Kung
They spent some pleasure and educational time
at Tsim Sha Tsui on June 11th, by tracing the
hand mark of several well-known people in Hong
Kong at the Avenue of Stars and discover some
cultural heritage of its people at the Cultural
Center of Hong Kong. They enjoyed their time
by watching a movie and the exhibition in the
“Planetarium.” They also boarded on a Ferry
and discovered the beauty of Hong Kong site.
They have their recreation activities at the
Physically Handicapped and Able Body (PHAB)
on June 12th. PHAB is a camping place and
rehabilitation that provides accommodation for
handicapped and able one in Hong Kong.
They performed at PoYan Catholic Church for
primary school on June 13th arranged by Sr. Letty
and Sr. Rose ICMs. The students exchanged
their talents thru some of their traditional songs
and instruments, as Hong Kong is also a multi
cultural place.
They were invited to perform at the Catholic
Church by Fr. Emil Lim (Chaplain to Filipino
Migrants in HK) on June 14th in front of the
OFW and several Archbishops and nuns from
the Philippines. Fr. Emil provided all the food
and transportation on that day with the Saturday
group volunteers and has provided their one
night accommodation.
Their last performance is the celebration of the
Philippine Independence day at Chatter Road
on June 15th and have their farewell party at
PHAB in the afternoon and gave their thanks
of appreciation to all the people who maid
this project possible. And they flew back in the
Philippines on June 16th.
It is with great pleasure and honor to be a part
of their dream that demonstrate courage and
determination for the unsound people to have a
greater sense of faith and hope despite of one’s
disability. Their vivacious outlook in life served as
inspirations to each and everyone. We would like
o give our praise and appreciation for the sincere
desire of Sr. Roos Catry ICM (Head/Manageress
of ROW) who’s a stranger in one’s native land
that shows no cultural barrier. By doing noble
deeds who shared her life adapting and helping
people who are physically challenged. It is an
act of devotion and love that leads to unity and
prosperity of all races for the sake of humanity.
May “Rondalla on Wheels” prosper more and
explore its horizon to be the beacon light of hope,
for the posterity of those physically challenged
and able people and serves as an inspiration to
all.
Again our warmest thanks to everyone.
Mga Kwentong OFW
ni Violy C. Pascual
May Katapat
Bago matapos ang apat na taon serbisyo ni
Angie sa kanyang mga amo sa Mei Foo, sinabihan na siyang hindi na sila muling pipirma
ng panibagong kontrata. Pag-iwas ng long service pay ang inaakalaang dahilan at hindi nga
nagkamali si Angie.
Palibhasa, mababait ang mag-asawang amo
at dalawang anak edad 4 at 6, iminungkahi
sa amo na huwag ng kumuha ng kapalit niya.
Ipinangako na hindi siya maghahabol ng kabayaran. Nahihiya man ang amo, sumang-ayon
din at nagbibiro pa itong hindi niya kayang
magbayad nito.
kanyang plane ticket balikan. Amo mismo ang
nagsabing umuwi na si Angie pagkatapos ng
ikalimang kontrata upang makasama na ang
pamilya na siya rin pangarap ni Angie. Sa huling araw ni Angie sa kanyang mga amo, noong
May 4, halos himatayin si Angie ng iabot sa
kanya ang sobreng naglalaman ng tumataginting na HK 25,000. Gumanda raw ang negosyo ng amo at nararapat lamang na siya ay
mabiyayaan dahil sa pag-aalaga ng husto sa
dalawang alaga pati na rin sila. Bilin ng amo,
gawin puhunan ang nasabing pera at kung
kakailanganin pa ang tulong nila ay magsabi
lang daw si Angie.
Frederick Charles & Freddie Tigue Jr. ages 10 & 8
granted Hongkong Right of Abode last month. Parents Freddie & Charry, both domestic helper, since
1991counted it “ a dream come true.”Both kids studying at Sir Ellis Kadorie Primary Sch.Causeway Bay.
Makalipas ng isang taon kung saan tumuntong
sa limang taon ang pagtratrabaho, pinapirma
si Angie na natanggap na ang karampatang
bayad sa long service. Bagamat’ wala naman
inabot na pera, hindi masama ang loob ni
Angie ayon naman sa kasunduan na siya pa
ang umungot sa amo. Hindi akalain ni Angie,
pagsahod sa unang buwan makatapos ng limang taon serbisyo, dinagdagan ng $ 100 ang
kanyang sweldo. Binaggit din na susundin ang
bilang ng araw sa taonang bakasyon ayon sa
bilang ng taon serbisyo.
Malaking bagay ang meron siyang matatag
na pagkukunan ng sahod para sa kaniyang
dalawang anak na parehong nasa kolehiyo.
Samantalang ang kanyang asawa na hindi na
makapagtrabaho at kailangan pa ng gamot.
Ganun pa man, nakakaya pang asikasuhin ang
dalawang anak at ang kabahayan. Kalagayan
ni Angie na hindi lingid sa kanyang mga amo.
Bilang ganti, maaga siyang umuuwi tuwing
linggo upang makapagpahinga naman ang
kanyang mga amo at maiayos ang mga kakailanganin ng mga alaga kinabukasan. Dagdag
pang pagtipid ang libreng hapunan at ramdam
niyang masaya ang mga kasambahay kapag
dumadating siya.
Bukod sa bigay na dagdag sahod ng gobyerno
ng Hongkong, dinagdagan si Angie taon-taon.
Ayon sa amo, nagustuhan daw nila ang ipinakitang pagmamahal ni Angie sa dalawang
bata at hindi niya maiwan ang mga ito at lalo
na sa hindi paghahabol ng long service.
Nakatapos bilang guro ang bunso ni Angie noong nakaraan Marso, pinayagan siyang
umuwi ng isang linggo kahit ang katapusan
ng kanyang kontrata ay matatapos sa unang
linggo ng Mayo. Ang regalo ng amo ay ang
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Balitang Showbiz
ni Noel Asinas
tatlong oras, taped-as-live, noong
Biyernes ng gabi (June 27) sa Henry
Lee Irwin Theater ng Ateneo De Manila,
Quezon City, ay may telecast ngayong
Linggo, June 29, simula ika-10 ng gabi, sa
ABS-CBN-2.
24th Star Awards
for Movies winners:
Ai Ai delas Alas at
Paolo Contis
ABO’T abot ang pasalamat sa PMPC
ni Paolo Contis para sa kanyang first
major acting award bilang best actor sa
nakaraang 24th Star Awards for Movies.
Napansin siya ng voting members ng
PMPC dahil sa kakaibang performance
niya sa pelikulang Banal.
Pinalakpakan ang torture scene
ni Paolo sa movie na sa natatandaan
namin ay marathon na kinunan ito dahil
mahirap latagang eksena. Samantala, si
Ai Ai delas ang nagwagi sa best actress
category para sa movie na Ang Cute ng
Ina Mo. Si Emilio Garcia (“Selda”) ang
best supporting actor, si Eugene Domingo
(“Pisay”) ang best supporting actress,
at si Nash Aguas bilang best child
performer(“Shake, Rattle & Roll 9”) .
Sa mga baguhang aktor at aktres,
nanalo sina Matt Evans at Lovi Poe,
kapwa nasa “Shake, Rattle & Roll 9”,
bilang New Movie Actor and Actress,
respectively.
Pinarangalang Movie of the Year ang
“One More Chance” ng Star Cinema,
at ang direktor nitong si Cathy GarciaMolina bilang Movie Director of the Year.
May bukod na parangal ang
PMPC para sa digital-indie cinema,
at nagwaging Digital Movie of the Year
ang “Confessional” (entry sa Cinema One
Originals 2007) and its directors, Jerrold
Tarog and Ruel Antipuesto, Digital Movie
Director/s of the Year.
Ang palatuntunan, na tumagal nang
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Um-attend ang malalaking bituin
sa 24th Star Awards for Movies ‘08,
mula sa nagsilbing hosts/emcees na
sina Dawn Zulueta, Piolo Pascual at Pops
Fernandez, at hanggang sa mga artistang
dumalo, upang mag-present ng award
o makibahagi sa alinmang production
numbers, kabilang ang pop diva na si Kuh
Ledesma, sina Ara Mina, Maja Salvador,
John Pratts at Gabriel Valenciano (on
opening dance number), Alessandra de
Rossi, Lotlot de Leon, Cris Villanueva,
Eula Valdez, Smokey Manaloto, Jestoni
Alarcon, Erik Santos, Gian Magdangal,
Franco Laurel, Gammy Lopez, Ogie
Alcasid, Giselle Sanchez, at iba pa.
Maging ang mga veteran stars, the
likes of Boots Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero,
Johnny Delgado and Laurice Guillen ay
dumalo sa okasyon..
Sa special category, bilang
paghahandog ng Ulirang Artista Lifetime
Achievement Award sa namayapang
aktor-prodyuser na si Rudy Fernandez, ay
ang kapatid niyang babae (named Marie)
ang tumanggap ng parangal.
Maganda ang tribute kay Daboy, na
ginawa ng GARP Events Productions,
Inc.; pati na ang “Musical Moments at
the Movies” portion, showing film clips
of past starrers ng tulad nina FPJ, Nora
Aunor, Vilma Santos, Dolphy, Maricel
Soriano, Sharon Cuneta, atbp.
Hindi nakarating si Regine Velasquez,
para tanggapin ang award bilang Darling
of the Press. Ang kanyang “darling” na si
Ogie A. ang tumanggap ng parangal.
Hindi rin nakarating si Christopher de
Leon, para sa special finale number nila ni
Kuh Ledesma; nasa out-of-town taping,
diumano, ang aktor at naging malaking
problema ito para kay Tita Angge, talent
coordinator ng awards special. Mabuti
at nagawan ng paraan, with Kuh singing
a previously recorded song, Sa Ugoy Ng
Duyan, na kaiba sa ni-record nila ni Boyet
as a duet.
Bukod dito’y wala nang masyadong
naging aberya ang produksiyon. Maagang
natapos ang taped-as-live awards
coverage (around 11pm), with Ai Ai’s
acceptance speech delivered as though
she were doing a stand-up comedy act. “Naawa siguro kayo sa akin dahil nahulog
ako sa hagdan (in a scene from Wenn
Deramas’ “Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo”)… kaya
nanalo ako,” pagbibiro niya. Tulad ni Ai
Ai, masayang-masayang tinanggap nina
Paolo Contis at Emilio Garcia ang una
nilang acting award, para sa pagganap sa
pelikula.
Sa special awards, nanalo sina Piolo
(Fab and Face of the Night) at John Lloyd
(Star of the Night), with their female
counterparts, Pops Fernandez and Eula
Valdez, respectively. Si Maja Salvador ang
Celebrity Fab (female) at si Ms. Dawn
Zulueta, Celebrity Mom of the Night. Ang iba pang winners:
Original Theme Song : “Paano Kita
Iibigin” (from “Paano Kita Iibigin”) and
Nandito Ako (“Selda”)
Sound Engineer: Ditoy Aguila/Rudy
Gonzales (Ouija) and Jerrold Tarog
(Confessional)
Musical Score: Raul Mitra (“Paano
Kita Iibigin”) and Vince de Jesus/Jobin
Ballesteros (“Pisay”)
Cinematography: Manuel Teehankee
(“One More Chance”) and Rodolfo Aves, Jr.
(“Kadin”)
Production Design: Willie Urbino
(“Ataul For Rent”) and Danny Red
(“Selda”)
Editing: Marya Ignacio (“One More
Chance”) and Pats Ranyo (“Confessional”)
Original Screenplay: Vanessa Valdez
(“A Love Story”) and Ramon Ukit
(“Confessional”)
Alessandra de Rossi, iritable sa maling
balita sa kanya
IPINAGTANGGOL nang husto ni
Alessandra de Rossi ang sarili sa press
nang dumalo siya sa Star Awards for
Movies last Friday night. Pinabulaanan
niya ang latest issue niya na siya’y
nagtaray sa set ng bagong show niya
sa ABC-5 dahil sa pag-iintay niya ng
matagal sa set.
Ani Alex: “Basta nagpunta ako sa
set ng on time. Sanay naman akong
mag-intay sa set. Hindi naman ako
bago na naiinip sa pag-iintay. Kasama
ko sa hotel na set ng show ang aking mother.“
Panawagan ni Alex na puro negative lang ang nasusulat sa kanya. Kasi, wala
siyang PRO na bayaran. Kaya sa pag-iinterview ng press sa kanya ngayon lang ay
nagkakaroon siya ng pagkakataon na ibigay ang kanyang panig.
Lovi Poe, mas
mahalaga pa rin
ang kanyang ina
kaysa ibang tao
SINABI ni Lovi Poe na mas gusto
niyang huag munang makipagkita kay
Jolo Revilla para mapasaya niya ang
kanyang inang si Rowena Moran.
Kasi, pangunahin pa rin kay Lovi ang
kanyang pamilya.
Pero, pinagdiinan ni Lovi na walang
ginagawang masama sa kanya si
Jolo. Kasi, maraming bagay silang
nagkakasundo Maraming bagay siyang
pasasalamatan kay Jolo.
Ani Lovi: “Sa totoo lang, sobrang
bait ni Jolo sa akin.”
Tungkol naman kina Bong Revilla
at Lani Mercado, ang mga magulang
I Jolo. Walang masabi si Lovie kung
hindi ang sobrang bait ng magasawa sa kanya. Kaya masaya siya
sa pakikitungo sa kanya ng mga
magulang ni Jolo.
Hong Kong at
Macao episode ng
Nuts Entertainment,
napalabas last July 3 Iza Calzado: Ayaw
na munang magsoap opera, mas
gusto ngayon
ang paggawa ng
pelikula
AYAW na munang tumanggap ng
soap opera si Iza Calzado pagkatapos
ng Joaquin Bordado na magla-last
airing sa July 11. Bagkus, mas gusto
muna niyang magconcentrate sa
paggawa muli ng pelikula.
Bale dalawang movies ang nakaschedule na gawin ni Iza ngayong
third quarter of the year. Balita
namin ngayong July ay sisimulan na
niya ang Desperadas ng Regal Films.
May naka-schedule din siyang
shooting para sa GMA Films.
Dahil sa sobrang pagod sa sunudsunod na taping ng Joaquin Bordado,
gusto sanang magbakasyon ni Iza
para ma-unwind sa pagod ng taping.
Pero, di matutupad ang kanyang
pangarap na ito kasi may nareceived
na siya ng shooting schedule ng
Desperadas.
Ani Iza: Gusto ko sanang pumunta
ng Canada para bisitahin ang mga
mga kamag-anakan ko roon. May
kasalan akong pupuntahan na
bale pinsan ko. Matagal na itong
nakaschedule. Andoon na nga ang
father ko sa Canada (Lito Calzado).”
Samantala, sa ending ng JB ay
ayaw sabihin ni Iza kung ano ang
mangyayari sa love story nila ni
Joaquin. Abanganan na lang ang
live ending sa July 11 na gagawin sa
Studio 3 ng GMA 7.
NAPANOOD na ang pinakaiintay na
episode ng Nuts Entertainment na
kinunan pa sa Macau at Hong Kong.
Mapapanood din sa kauna-unahang
pagkakataon ang personal interview kay
Jackie Woo na kung saan magpapahayag
ang Japanese actor ng saloobin
tungkol sa pagbubuntis ni Jennylyn.
May mga nang intriga pa sa actor na
pinagbibintangan din siyang ama ng
dinadala ni Jen.
Ang nag-interview kay Jackie Woo
na kinunan pa sa Macau ay sina Joey de
Leon, Anjo Yllana at Janno Gibbs.
Bale 5th anniversary presentation
ng Nuts ito. Dito’y magkakaroon ng
kakaibang reality games ang show na
tampok sina Angelika dela Cruz at Paolo Contis. Lalakasan ang loob ng dalawa na
gumawa ng Skywalk sa matataas na building ng Macau.
Ipinalabas ang episode last Thursday, July 3.
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Ariel and Maverick, excited na makaeksena si Paula Abdul, isa sa judges ng
American Idol, para sa kanilng pelikulang
dalawa sa GMA Films
Eula Valdez, Vaness del Moral at Jenny Miller,
nagtarayan sa isa’t isa sa set ng Kung Ako
Ikaw
Labanan ng mag-inang Annabelle Rama at
Ruffa Gutierrez ang My Monster Mom
KOMOT mga babae ang celebrity guests
ng Kung Ako Ikaw, malakas ang intriga sa
set ng KAI dahil balitang nagtatarayan ang
tatlong actress na sina Eula Valdez, Jenny
Miller at Vaness del Moral.
Dahil tatlong babaing pare-parehong
madadaldal, hindi maaalis na magkatarayan
ang tatlo sa epiosode na Magkakawayan na
kinunan pa sa Maragondon, Cavite .
Sabi ng staff na kausap naming, walang
problema sa kasipagan ng tatlo. Talagang
nagkasugat-sugat ang kanilang mga kamay.
EXCITED pa rin ang duo nina Ariel at Maverick sa kanilang movie sa GMA Films,
ang Ariel and Maverick Hollywood or Else, kasi pagbalik shooting nila sa Los
Angeles , California ay makakasama ng dalawa si Paula Abdul.
Bale gusto nang matapos ng dalawang comedian ang movie para naman
matupad ang pangarap nilang magkapelikula na.
Masaya na sila sa resulta ng pagpunta nila sa GMA-7, kasi napalapit sila sa
masa. Nakikilala na silang dalawa ng fans. Kahit saan sila pumunta ay tinatawag
na ang pangalan nila.
Malaking pasalamat din nilang nakasama sila sa Joaquin Bordado. Kasi,
napatunayan nilang marunong din pala silang mag-action. Bukod pa sa chance
na makasama si Robin Padilla.
Wish lang ng dalawa ngayon na sana’y matuloy na ang sarili nilang Tv show
sa GMA. Di matuloy ang game show nilang Send or Save kasi may problema pang
technical na inaayos ang production.
Madalas silang guest sa iba’t ibang programa ng GMA, tulad ng Nuts
Entertainment, Bubble Gang, Kung Ako Ikaw, Sis, SOP at iba pa. BALE labanan nang mag-inang Annabelle Rama at Ruffa Gutierrez ang movie
na My Monster Mom. Kasi, pareho silang nagtatarayans buong istorya ng
pelikula.
Kahit may edad na si Annabelle sa role niya sa My Monster Mom, pagdating
sa katarayan ay hindi pahuhuli. Napanood namin ang premiere night na
punung-puno ang dalawang sinehan ng SM Megamall cinema 9 and 10.
Kahit sabihin pang scripted lahat ang ginawang dialogue ni Annabelle. Eh,
kitang-kita naman sa screen na natural actress siya. May ibubuga sa drama at
comedy ang butihing ina rin nina Richard Gutierrez at Raymond Gutierrez.
Hindi malaman kung hanggang saan ang katarayan ni Annabelle sa movie.
Pero, ang pinatutunayan lang niya ay nagtataray siya para sa kabutihan ng
kanyang tatlong anak sa movies.
Bukod kay Ruffa, anak din niya sa film sina JC de Vera at Mart
Escudero. Ang nakatatawa sa istorya may iba’t ibang ama ang anak ni
Annabelle.
Si Ruffa, sa istorya, na dumating sa America ay panganay na anak ni
Annabelle na pinalaki ng kanyang
kapatid na lalaki sa America .
Bumalik sa Pilipinas si Ruffa sa
babilin ng kanyang ama na puntahan
ang tunay na ina niya ditto.
Dito na nagsimulang mag-clash
ang character nina Annabelle at
Ruffa. Hindi sila nagkitang magina ng 27 years. Dumating si Ruffa
na may sariling paninindigan at
pananaw na sa buhay.
Masaya at informative din ang
pelikula hinggil sa buhay ng babaing
may iba’t ibang ama na pilit na
itinataguyod ang kanyang mga anak.
Showing ang pelikula sa July 2 sa
mga sinehan sa buong Pilipinas
Kaya lang sadya lang nagsisilipan daw sa
trabaho ang tatlo. Buti naman sabi ng staff
na nagkuwento sa amin ay hindi nauwi sa
sampalan o sabunutan ang tatlo. Basta,
walang physical na labanan na nangyari.
Kasi, alam nila’y dala lahat ng hirap ng
trabaho kaya sila nagkakatarayan.
Robin Padilla: Mapapalaki naman ng katawan
sa bagong soap niyang Totoy Bato ng GMA 7
PAGKATAPOS ng mala-martial body ni Robin Padilla sa Joaquin Bordado, gusto naman
ni Robin na maging mala-muscleman ang kanyang katawan para sa bagong soap niyang Totoy Bato.
Hindi mahirap kay Robin ang gagawin niya pagpapalaki muli ng katawan. Kasi,
kakailanganin niya ng four months para mag-ensayo. Gusto niyang gawin ito sa
Australia . Siyempre, gusto niyang kapiling kanyang asawang si Liezl at kanyang mga
anak.
Pero, bago niya gawin ang Totoy Bato, isang movie muna sa GMA Films ang kanyang
gagawin. Gusto niyang matapos agad ang pelikula para makapagstart na siya ng training
sa Totoy Bato.
Ani Robin: “Ibang Totoy Bato ang mapapanood sa TV, hindi lang siya boksingero.
Marami pa siyang nalalamang self-defense.”
Dahil sa pagiging professional ni Robin sa kanyang trabaho, marami tuloy humanga
sa kanya. Kasama na rito ang leading lady niyang si Iza Calzado sa Joaquin Bordado.
Alam ba ninyuo na hanga si Iza sa desikasyon ni Robin. Halos di na matulog ang actor basta ma-perfect lang niya ang kanyang
eksena hanging editing room ng GMA 7.
Sa ending ay ayaw sabihin ni Iza kung ano ang mangyayari sa love story nila ni Joaquin. Abanganan na lang ang live ending
sa July 11 na gagawin sa Studio 3 ng GMA 7.
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Noel Asiñas
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Council of Filipino Leaders Hong Kong
Induction
Ceremony (CFL-HK)
by Remely Valdez
Heavy rains and traffic was never a hindrance
as the members and officers of the newly
organized Council of Filipino Leaders Hong
Kong flocked to Newton Hotel, North Point
Hotel for its first induction ceremony last July
06, 2008.
DAD
by Sheryl Salazar
I could remember how you look like
But I barely know how is it to be like
Being with you by my side
When lightning strikes, and thunder roars
And I couldn’t sleep...
And I will long for you
As I say....daddy, I’m scare
Memories, I left behind
When I was a little one, jolly and bubbly
Who would always want for a weekend walk
or a picnic at the park
Coz I never had such memories, when you left
us behind
I’ve always been excited
When I excel in school
And I’ve always wanted to show my classcard
But you’re no where to be found
More than 160 spectators comprised mainly
of Filipino leaders from different association
attended the event.
On that particular day, a revere tribute was also
organized by CFL dedicated to the following
officers from the Philippine Consulate who will
be leaving Hongkong soon. These great officers
were well-loved by the Filipino community
due to their dedication and sincerity in serving
the needs of the OFWs headed by ATN officer
Madam Erlinda Albay and Madam Antonette
Villa.
It was also a tribute to the hardworking
staff of the Philippine Consulate: Arneil
Torres, Rose Torres and Divina Corpuz. The
vivacious tribute was poignant and mostly all
the attendees felt the emptiness of again losing
these hardworking public servants who are
really dedicated to their work, friendly and
approachable.
The program kicked-off with an invocation
lead by Marites Elvina of the St. Anne Group
and an Islam invocation led by Aziz Tuano
from MUSFILA. It was then followed by the
singing of the Philippine National Anthem
led by PCA President Nena Latonero. With
enthusiasm and determination, an inspiring
welcome message from CFL Chairman
Arnold Grospe became an an eye-opener to
all officers and members of the group. His
message was about solidarity, he reiterated
and explained further the significant meaning
of this word. According to him, he expressed
that “solidarity is a word that bears a very
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significant meaning especially among people
who organized themselves to form a group in
order to achieve a common goal. The purpose
is noble but there are a lot of things to consider
or to tackle in order to maintain the unity
and harmony among members. You have to
deal with diverse personalities with different
purposes and sentiments.”
Raffy Esteleydes, President of OMHKS
and external Vice-Chairman of CFL-HK,
remarked the brief history of CFL, how it
was founded and organized. Madam Cora
Carsola, OWWA land-based representative
and CFL Adviser, gave an inspiring message
to the departing PCG officials.
One of the inspiring messages that was wellapplauded was the closing remarks of Internal
Vice Chairman Nazzer Ampang of Mindanao
Alliance. His message stated that “As we
culminate this event we are opening the door
towards the new level in our relationship
and together explore the many opportunities
that await us. Give your support especially
your trust for this group to succeed, value
our friendship and camaraderie for this is the
foundation of this group.”
The other guests and sponsors who attended
the affair were JP de Guzman of Greenstone
Pharm (Katinko); Rolly Cruz of PNB; Arnel
Crudo of BDO; Man Sun Tang and Joher
Ardon of Amazing Speed; Michael Yap
Ranola of Philippine Products Store and
DestinAsian Tours; Lordever Digan of AZ
Horizon and DestinAsian Tours; Chato Carlos
of Cash Sense, Smiley Julve of The Sun; and
Lorna Villanueva of UCKG Help Centre.
The Council of Filipino Leaders-HK wish to
convey their profound gratitude and thanks
to all those who extended their helping
handin making the event a resounding success
especially to the officers of CFL who really
devoted their time and effort in order that the
event be a fruitful one.
Inducting officer Consul General Alejandrino
Vicente, gave an stimulating message and
congratulated all the members and officers
of CFL and wished the group a successful
endeavor. Labor Attache Romy Salud, CFL
Adviser Rolly Cruz of PNB and Jun Paragas
of PTS Radio shared their messages with the
group as well.
To add fun, enjoyment and merriment to the
program, different groups also performed and
showcased their talents in dancing, singing
and ramp modelling. Raffle draws were also
held during the event.
On that momentous day, a newly organized
group,
United
Migrant
Entrepreneur
Livelihood Assn. (UMELA) was also inducted
and sworn into office by Labor Attache Romy
Salud. This association was headed by the
newly elected president Conrita Malsi.
The newly elected officers and board of
advisers are: Chairman - Arnold Grospe;
Internal Vice Chairman - Nazzer Ampang;
External Vice Chairman - Raffy Esteleydes;
Secretary - Remedios Borlaza; Asst. Secretary
- Remely Valdez; Treasurer - Mila Agtarap;
Asst. Treasurer - Marites Elvinia; Auditor
- Rechilda Cortez; Asst. Auditor - Edmund
Somosot; PRO’s - Raul Hilum (NVR), Petra
Regua (Luzon), Barbara Acepcion (Visayas),
Julieta Elnas (Mindanao); Business Managers
- Arthur Buban (NCR), Miriam Bartolome
(Luzon), Concepcion Sampilo (Visayas), Aziz
Tuano (Mindanao); Coordinators - Adelaida
Mogul (NCR), Gerry Brillantes/Imelda
Guerero (Luzon), Flor Virtudazo (Visayas),
Lito Gapoy (Mindanao); Board of Advisers Cora Carsola, Federico Paragas Jr., Rolando
Cruz, Fr. Emil Lim, Engr. Brix Chico, Joel
Almeda, Joseph Bautista, Voltaire Medina.
The first time I attended to a prom
I’ve been wanting to impress you
Coz I know you’ll gonna be happy to see me
Wearing my first gown
But all i did is look my reflection in the mirror
Coz daddy, you’re not around
There are lots of memories of my childhood
which I intend to keep
But on the second thought, I want to burry deep
Coz you’re not there, not a singel shadow of
you, nor just a reflection
No picture at all
You were not there to tell the endless fairy tales
Nor buy a cotton candy and ride in a caroselle
No shadows of you on my birthdays
PTA meetings or graduation day
Dad, you’ve never been there
But i will live no anger, nor heartaches
Forget all pains and wipe all the sadness I felt
And live with the hope that someday
I’m gonna be a little child again
And daddy, you will be there
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Si Jesus
Angel Anil
Sa unos ng buhay siya ang aking karamay,
ang iyakan ko kapag ako’y nalulumbay,
si JESUS na tangi kong gabay,
di ako iniwanan kahit minsan sa aking buhay....
Dahil sa kanya lahat kinakaya,
kasama ko siya saan man ako magpunta,
tinuruan niya akong magmahal at umunawa,
tangi kong karamay kapag ako’y may problema....
Kahit ako,y isang makasalanan,
patuloy pa rin niya akong ginagabayan,
sinisikap na aking masumpungan,
ang tamang landas patungo sa kabutihan.....
Sa totoo lang ako’y nahihiya,
na ialay ang aking buhay sa kanya,
sapagkat alam kong wala akonng ginawa,
kundi pabigatin ang krus na pasan niya....
Di ko alam kung pa’no magpasalamat,
sa mga kabutihang kanyang ipinamalas,
minahal niya ako ng sadyang wagas,
ang lahat ng yon ay walang katumbas....
IF ONLY
by Agnes Esquibel
IF ONLY you can open my heart
And take the pain caused by brat
Feel the sadness inside and out
Suffered with so many hurt.
IF ONLY you can stare with my eyes
Thousands of expression you will find
Pain, sorrows, heartaches, doubts
Contentment, happiness, joy, yet, not easily
found.
IF ONLY you can hear my voice
As often as it could be
To learn the secret word
Saying seems so hard for me.
IF ONLY you can read my mind
Search the deepest thought that I had
You’ll know how lucky you could ever be
To have someone just like me.
IF ONLY you can feel my embrace
Please hold tightly with a grace
Promise never turn your back away from me
Cause loving you is what my life will be.
featured Poems
REMEMBERING YOU
Dedicated to Ms. Agsipo
By : Fely “ Bunso “ S. Naoe
President Flor-HK
Having you in my life,
Is beyond my expecatations,
Yes, I have loved and lost,
Over and over again,
But I never gave up the fight,
For I know destinty will lead me,
To a world of true happiness & endless love,
Then suddenly …you just came out of nowhere,
And gave me that feelings of second chance,
A chance I never rejected,
But rather open arms I embraced,
It was amazing though so stranged
That we met and fall in love..
Fate? Maybe Yes… maybe No…
Yes because the truth in our hearts revealed,
No, for I know you could never be mine forever.
I know our love remains,
But the situation will change,
I can’t find enough answers,
On how we will separate ways in the future,
It’s hard, its hurting, its heartbreaking,
Oh how complicated life is,
Full of questions, full of wonders,
How can we face the reality?
Ng Ikaw ay Natagpuan
Ni: Michell Sarifa
Isang araw.. biyaya ng may kapal ay natagpuan,
Sapagkat kanyang handog sa pusot isipan,
Napakaamo, maunawain at magiliw na kasintahan,
Sa puso kong manhid siya’y nagging sandigan.
Puso ko’y nilulan ng pag asa’t sigla
Na noon akala ko wala nang makikilala,
Subalit tadhana’y sadyang mapang iba.
Tinahak niya ang landasin at ako’y sayo dinala.
Luhat galak sumalin sa damdamin,
Pasasalamat ko sayo’y tapos puso kong aaminin,
Pangako mo lang, di ako paluluhain
Anumang pagsubok na dumating, naway andiyan
ka parin.
Walang bibitaw, walang lilisan,
Hawak kama’y ating ipaglalaban,
Hamon ng mundo na sa ati’y nilaan,
Hanggan sa pagtagpuin landas tungo sa kinabukasan.
by email to editorial@
friends-intl-mag.com
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Laugh Lines . . .
SA BAKERY
Pulubi: Palimos po ng cake.
Ale: Aba, sosyal ka ah! Namalimos ka lang,
gusto mo pang cake.. eto pandesal!
Pulubi: Duh! Ate?! B-day ko kaya today?!?
Walang Kuwenta
BOY: Wala akong kwentang anak para sa
inyo! Lahat ng ginagawa ko puro mali! Lagi
na lang ako mali!!! Di ‘nyo na ako mahal!
AMA: Nagkakamali ka anak?
BOY: See! Mali na naman ako!!!
Sino ang Anak?
Nanay: Ang lakas mo kumain pero di ka
mautusan. Ang kapal mo!
Anak: Kapag yung baboy natin malakas
kumain, natutuwa ka. Sino ba talagaang anak
mo, ako o ung baboy? Umayos ka nay! Wag
ganun!
Surprise Gift
BF : May ibibigay akong gift sa iyo, pero
hulaan mo muna!
GF: Sige, clue naman...
BF: Kailangan ito ng leeg mo.
GF: Kwintas?
BF: Hindi... PANGHILOD!
Ang Weakness
(Sa loob ng Mall)
Guy: Love, yan ang dati kong girlfriend
Jowa: Ang pangit pangit naman!
Guy: Wala akong magagawa, yan talaga ang
weakness ko ever since...
Hearing
JUDGE: Ano ba talaga nangyari?
ERAP: ? (di nagsasalita)
JUDGE: Sumagot ka sa tanong.
ERAP: Naman eh!!! Kala ko ba hearing lang
to??? Bakit may speaking?
Inspiring quote of the day:
“Hindi ako tamad. Hindi ko lang alam kung
saan ko ibubuhos ang kasipagan ko.”
Lesson for Today
TEACHER: Okay class, our lesson for today
is science. What is science?
PEDRO: Ako ma’am! Ako ma’am!
TEACHER: Okay Pedro, what is science?
PEDRO: Science is our lesson for today.
The Beggar
AMO: Inday, paalisin mo nga yung pulubi sa
labas ng bahay.
(nilabas ni Inday)
INDAY: Off you go! Under no circumstance
this house would relent to such unabashed
display of vagrant destitution!
PULUBI: Oh! I’m so ashamed! Such a mansion of social climbing freaks! (nakakuha na
ng katapat si Inday!)
daily Wage
BOB: Nakakamagkano ka sa 1 araw?
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PULUBI: Nag-uumpisa kasi ako ng 8am.
Ngayon 9am na. naka 80 na ko.
BOB: Hindi din masama noh? Ano mabibili
mo niyan?
PULUBI: Pwede na tong isang espresso macchiato sa starbucks!
Ano ang sakit?
DOC: Umubo ka!
PEDRO: Ho! Ho! Ho!
DOC: Ubo pa!
PEDRO: Ho! Ho! Ho!
DOC: Okay.
PEDRO: Ano po ba sakit ko doc?
DOC: May ubo ka.
Happy Trip
MEKANIKO: Sir, hindi ko po naayos preno
ng kotse niyo.
CUSTOMER: Ha?! Pano yan?
MEKANIKO: Nilakasan ko na lang po ang
inyong busina! Happy trip na lang po!
Facial Expression
Divorced father: Anak, pag-uwi mo ibigay mo
sa nanay mo itong cheke at sabihin mo 18 yrs
old ka na, huling cheke na makukuha niya for
child support tapos tignan mo kung ano ang
expression ng face niya.
Anak: Mom, sabi ni dad bigay ko daw sayo
itong cheke, last support na niya ito sa kin
kasi 18 na ako. Pagkatapos tignan ko daw
expression ng face mo.
Mom: Sa susunod na pagbisita mo sa kanya,
paki sabi salamat sa suporta kahit di mo siya
tatay! Pagkatapos tignan mo expression ng
face niya!
Di pa nakikita
BOY: Dad, tulong naman sa assignment ko.
Find the least common denominator daw.
DAD: Ha? Aba’y elementary pa lang ako eh
hinahanap na nila yan ah! Aba’y di pa ba
nila nakikita?
Papansin
BOY1: Nakakaawa naman lola mo.
BOY2: Bakit?
BOY1: Nakasabay ko kasi magsimba nung
isang araw, ubo ng ubo. Pinagtitinginan nga
ng tao.
BOY2: Papansin lang yun!
BOY1: Bakit?
BOY2: Bago kasi blouse niya!
Dugo at Pawis
TEACHER: Mga bata, alam niyo ba na ang
bawat butil ng palay ay galing sa dugo’t pawis
ng mga magsasaka?
MGA BATA: Eeewwww!
Filipino Mart
C1 G/F Garland House
14A 14C North Point
man storya.
LIBRARIAN: Kayo pala kumuha ng telephone directory namin!
SA OSPITAL.....
WIFE: Hon, nahihirapan ako huminga.
HUSBAND: Kung nahihirapan ka ng huminga, itigil mo na.
Magtanim ay di biro
Nagbubungkal ng lupa si Erap para magtanim. Akala ng nakakita niloloko lang siya
dahil wala naman siyang tinatanim.
BANTAY: Sir, wala naman kayong tinatanim
ah.
ERAP: Bobo! Seedless to!
10 Commandments
ANAK: Nay, ano po ba yung 10 commandments?
NANAY: Yun yung sampung utos ng Diyos.
ANAK: Mas makapangyarihan pa po pala
kayo sa Diyos eh!
NANAY: Bakit?
ANAK: Ang dami niyong utos eh!
Thought to ponder:
Hindi kaya ang dahilan ng pagbaha sa panahon ni Noah ay pinutol niya lahat ng puno
para gumawa ng napaka laking arko? Ano sa
tingin mo?
Sa Museum...
Si Erap nakabasag ng vase sa Museum, yung
attendant nataranta.
ATTENDANT: Naku sir, more than 500
years old na po yang vase.
ERAP: Hay salamat. Akala ko bago.
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Laughter is the best
medicine!..
Share your Jokes
and put a smile on
someone’s face today!
Wag Magalit
STUDENT: Ma’am, pagagalitan niyo po ba
ako sa bagay na hindi ko naman ginawa?
TEACHER: Natural hindi.
STUDENT: Good, di ko po ginawa assignment ko!
Sinoli Ni Erap Ang Libro Sa Library
ERAP: Sobrang dami ng characters wala nafriends International Magazine July 2008
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Loved Flock Hong Kong is 16 Years Old
Author: Susan Balena & Jane Ma / Editor: Jane Ma
Katie’s charming voice.
We were extremely fortunate to have Hon,
Consul General, Alejandrino Vicente, as
our Guest of Honor. Labatt Romy Salud
was the Inspirational Speaker.
Everybody turned formal and serious when
Bro. Allen Manabat began the Praise and
Worship portion. His heartfelt prayers and
testimonies led the audience to tears, tears
of joy, happiness, realization, gratitude and
repentance for some who knew deep down
in their hearts, that they have offended God
at some point in time.
T
he Loved Flock Community,
Hong Kong chapter took a break from
their regular fellowship meetings at
St. Bonaventure Church, Wong Tai Sin on
Jule 1st, 2008. Instead, they all flocked to
Caritas Community Hall, #2 Caine Road,
Central, to celebrate their 16th anniversary
by performing a musical and liturgical
concert entitled, “One Desire.”
Alibaba Hong Kong Inc, her daughter, Jane
(known as our very own Susan Balena’s
baby), and leaders of the different religious
communities contributed to supporting the
breathtaking performances.
Finally, the healing prayer, led by Msgr.
Albert Venus, was the climax of the day.
The audience was deeply engaged to his
speech and each and every one of them took
his words into serious thought. As Msgr.
H ORO S C O P E
Cancer: (Jun 22 - Jul 22) Your brain is getting active right now. So much so, that a few of your ideas
will be colliding into each other! Don’t be surprised
if the gossip and idle chit-chat going on around you
bores you to tears. You want stimulation! To get it,
you might have to strike out on your own and search
for a unique experience that will give your brain the
challenge it wants. Visit an art gallery, library or any
other place designed for contemplation and thought.
It will be quite rewarding for you. Lucky numbers: 11,
14,3, 5,16,& 25. Lucky Colors: Red & Orange
Taurus: (Apr 19 - May 20) You are having a great
time today, but it’s far too easy to overdo it --so make
sure a friend is watching your back! Try to maintain
a steady pace and keep from pushing things too far.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 11, 32, 4, 17 & 16 ; Lucky Color:
Yellow & Orange.
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) You’re the best prepared
to take over planning of any kind today, though others may need to at least feel included. Your ability to
match up facts and figures should pretty much guarantee success. Lucky numbers: 13,2,36,25.12 and 1;
Lucky Colors: Blue & Green
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23) You’re still full of positive
energy -- it doesn’t seem to go anywhere, no matter
how much you use! Today is great for long projects
that require lots of attention, as it’s almost impossible
to get bored! Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 2, 11,25 and 29
Lucky Colors: Violet& Pink.
Aries: (Mar 21 - Apr 19) It’s easy for you to get what
you want today -- just turn on the charm! You might
be surprised by how quickly people jump to do your
bidding when all you did was smile and ask quietly.
Lucky Numbers: 13, 15, 17 , 12 , 25 8. Lucky Colors:
Green & yellow
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21) Keep your head on straight,
today. Upcoming travel plans are causing you to get a
bit distracted right now, but it’s important for you to
Mind Games
by Kuya Willy
It was a whole day celebration that kicked
off at 9:30am with a Holy Mass celebration
led by Msgr. Albert Venus, Spiritual Director
of the Loved Flock Catholic Charismatic
Renewal Ministries, and con-concelebrated
by Rev. Fr Helmuth Peter, SVD, Spiritual
Director of the Hong Kong Chapter.
The concert proper started at 1pm with
a parade of the “Banner and the Saints”.
Many of the Saints portrayed by the TriMedia Ministry included Mama Mary, St.
Joseph, St. Jude, St. Therese, St. Francis of
Assisi, St. Bonaventure, and San Lorenzo
Ruiz. Moreover, the Ministry led the
procession to the altar during the Bible
Enthronement. Mr. Robelo Landecho,
Senior Assistant manager, PNB-HK was the
very first to arrive. Other guests, following
the appearance of Mr. RL included Mr. Alex
Valencia, manger and marketing officer of
First Metro Bank, with colleague Ms. Babes
Mercado, who takes on a different role in
the company as an Assistant Manager
and Marketing Officer. Last but not least,
the appearance of Ms. Elsa Wong, Senior
Legal Director, Company Secretary of
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The solo performances and testimonies of
the Heart and Soul Band’s brought tears to
a large portion amongst the audiences. The
beautiful and colorful gowns of the singers
were truly remarkable and professional.
All the liturgical dances were beautifully
presented along with the creative and
qualitative costumes. However, the scene
stealers were Renzo Lobaton, the 7 year old
and youngest member Loved Flock HK who
went under the spotlights in his charming
rendition of “To Love You More” and
intricate dance steps while holding the hands
of his little friend; and, Katie Valerie Ho,
the 9 year old active member in the Music
Ministry, captivated the audience with her
song entitled, “Forever’s Not Enough”,
who is more than capable of giving Sarah
Geronimo “goose-bumps” after hearing
Venus began the spread of love and prayers
for one another, the crowd united through
God’s hands.
Anagrams
Rearrange the letters to form a new
phrase. The (clues) will help you guess
the correct answers.
stay focused. Keep you mind on that little square in
the calendar marked with today’s date. Avoid thinking about what you’ll be doing in a few days’ time. It
won’t be easy at first, but with all the activity this afternoon, you will soon have your mind occupied with
the here and now. The more you can live in the moment, the more fun you can have. Lucky Numbers: 44
, 28, 3, 7, 25, & 7. Lucky Colors: Green & Yellow
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22) You should adhere to more conservative ideas. Be aware that people may be lying.
People who usually don’t always see things your way
suddenly agree with you, today. You and a friend are
a good combination -- you are balancing each other
out, today.
Lucky Numbers: 17, 39 11, 9, 15, & 37; Lucky Colors:
Blue& Red
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) Any impulse buys you make
today might provide you with a few hours of fun, but
you can forget about any long lasting value -- so make
sure you don’t spend a lot of money on them! If lasting enjoyment is what you’re after, you don’t have to
spend any money at all to get it. Taking a walk with
friends or visiting a favorite relative are all free, and
they are all going to fill you with a calm and enduring
kind of happiness -- a happiness you just can’t buy.
Lucky Numbers: 1,11,5, 18,29,& 13; Lucky Color:
Pink & Sky Blue
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23) Are your friends getting too
involved in your plans for the day? If you let everyone
put in their two cents about everything, you’ll never
get anywhere! It’s time to stop being such a good listener and start being more independent in how you
go about things. Instead of getting everyone’s input
on what the right plan is, just go off and do what you
think will work best. If you’re wrong, who cares?
You’ll learn something, and show folks that you can
think for yourself. Lucky Numbers: 3, 36, 21, 1,28, &
9 Lucky Colors: Brown & Orange
Sagitarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) It’s easy to stay true to
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Words can be found
horizontally, vertically,
diagonally, backwards
or forwards.
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Small Montana
Little Dado
Luisito Espinosa
Ben Villaflor
Flash Elorde
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Finding a balance between
time spent with friends and time looking for love
shouldn’t be a chore. Perhaps you could combine
the two for some unexpectedly fun adventures. Take
your pals to a speed-dating event, or go clubbing as a
group. Lucky Numbers: 22, 15, 1, 16, 2, & 23: Lucky
Color: Yellow & Brown.
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do no tweak (martial art)
Ceferino Garcia
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Your ability to see the
bright side of things has always helped you, and today it can help someone you care about. Your fresh
outlook could give a blue friend hope that things can
(and will) get better for them. Make some time for this
discussion. Go off together on a walk, take them out
to dinner, or just ask them if they’d like to grab a cup
of coffee somewhere. Ask them to tell you everything
so you can cover the details point by point and help
them relax. Lucky Numbers: 36, 1, 28, 19, 23, & 38.:
Lucky Colors: Peach & Yellow
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1. Newspaper 2. Olympics 3. Fruit Stand
Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19) Today, two’s company
and three’s a party! You’re feeling the urge to connect
with other people, and should make a special extra effort to get back in the loop with a long distance friend.
The main idea for you to follow today is that the more
people there are, the merrier you will be! If you want
to feel a part of the world around you, then today is
the day to rub elbows with people from all walks of
life. Put yourself in the middle of any crowd and you’ll
start making friends in no time. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2 ,
22, 37, 33, & 43; Lucky Colors: Green& Blue
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NO ARM HAT (long run)
________
Rolando Navarette
your goals in life right now because you’re having so
much fun pursuing them! Who knew that working toward your dream could involve so much laughter and
friendship? Just because there’s a smile on your face
doesn’t mean you’re not working your head off, so
don’t you dare feel guilty for having such a good time
when some of your friends are struggling. Your path
is one you have created for yourself. You are reaping
what you have sown. Lucky Numbers: 2,15, 37, 24,
10, 29. Lucky Colors: Orange & Pink.
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Last Month’s Answers:
In 16 years, Loved Flock, Hong Kong has
survived the tests of time, we have proved
and measured not only the strength of an
individual LF member, but the community
as a whole. As the LF expands and renews
its commitment to God and its people, one
should not expect a smooth, quick ride, but a
bumpy, jagged path ahead of the community.
After all, it isn’t where one ends up that
matters the most, it is where one stands and
overcomes problems that counts. For if
we are with God, who can ever defeat our
strength, faith, and determination? Amen,
Hallelujah!
... alamin ang iyong kapalaran
Contest Guidelines
Pancho Villa
Submit your answers. Winners will receive one year FREE membership and subscription of Friends International Magazine.
Manny Pacquiao
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Last Month’s Winner: Purita Germo of Tin Shui Wai, NT
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Always remember to include your complete name, contact
number and address for entries to be considered valid
Write legibly
Mail entries (cut this half page) to Friends International
Magazine
Mark “Mind Games” on envelope
Names of winners will be published in the next issue.
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Birthday Corner ... our best wishes / Just for Kids
Gemma Berunio - May 22;
Heidi Hernandez - June 1
Veronica Therese - July 1;
Angel Cristobal - June 28
Joyce Fernando - June 14
Baby Marie Bautista; Apostle Carillo
Mommy Lee w/ Anson - July 4
Eric Goyena - June 18
Voltaire Medina - June 10
Father Emil Lim - June 8
Jesus is Our Shield Followers
Birthday Greetings to
June Celebrants
Builders / LOFWA
Pacita Sumabat in London, UK
Builders Celebrants
LOFWA Celebrant
Gerry Panong June 2
Joel Catague June 3
Ernie Udaundo June 5
Josefina
Belen
Airis
Monching 8
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LPU Group - Dakilang Lahi Presentation
Sikat ang Pinoy - June 15
Text From The Heart
Hong Kong
Hi I am Lyn 31 years old looking for text mate Mob: 94315034
Annabelle de Luis: + 852 68951301; 25 years old ; vhyl_25@
yahoo.com
Rose looking for text mate + 852 62988116
Hi I am Kathy 31 years old separated w/ 2 kids, looking for a guy who will love
and take care of me for the rest of my life.
Joyce Bautista: + 852 95873954; 28 yrs old caregiver in HK looking for text mate
Penny Reyes +85294321294
Ming: +852 6763 4025 or email dhallie68@yahoo.com
Kriza Gonzaga Im 5’5 tall looking fior kind and understanding person +
85267745508
Lady Rose: + 852 61596297; josmarth2002@yahoo.com.hk
Lady Lyn : + 852 62972433
Bilz 30 years old + 852 67150924 looking for male text mate
Lady Cora looking for textmate in his 40s + 852 94473213
Sherly 26 years old + 852 69765846; sherly26@yahoo.com.hk
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June
June
June
June
Macau
Vernie P. Villamar + 853 66223754 email blaknight70@yahoo.com
With Good personality : Kind, Handsome, Lovable and understanding person.
Rommel Sumawan +853 66207650
Looking for a TXT mate? Send SMS to 852 9010 9183 if you wish to include
your number here.
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friends InternatIonal MagazIne July 2008

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