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friends International Magazine DECEMBER 2011
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editor’s note
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MANAGING EDITOR
Arnold P. Grospe
ART DIRECTOR
Willy Castañar
COLUMNS
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Bro. Eddie Villanueva
Bro. Rolly Estrella
Barrister Ody Lai
Noel Asinas
Cora Carsola
Ruel Y. Quezon
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Rodel Concha
Letty Romero
CONTRIBUTORS
April Joy
Bernadette Benitez
Chloe Belle Dogeno
Cleofe Mendoza
Lorna Pagaduan
Lucida Maingpis
My dela Roca
Noemi Paniza
Remely Valdez
Riza Acosta
Violy Pascual
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I send my best wishes to each one of you, on this
auspicious occasion of the sweet remembrance of our
Lord Jesus who brought Light to the world. Those who
came to Him never walked in darkness.
Merry Christmas has come around once more. It is a
season of great rejoicing for it commemorates the birth
of Jesus Christ. However, if we are to make the occasion
complete, it must be a season of meditation also. We
must remember the cause for which Jesus was born and for which He sacrificed His
life, and remembering it, we must live by it ourselves for if we love Him, we must
follow His Commandments.
Let this day be a day of stocktaking. Let us turn within, recognize our weaknesses and
try to overcome them. Let us sink down all differences and sit together in all loving
devotion for our Jesus. Let us purge our souls and cleanse our hearts. May be worldly
prosperity has influenced us too much or we have thought that the misfortunes have
descended too quick, which may not in reality be so, for ups and downs are a normal
feature of life.
Stand on our belief on solid ground. Let not other’s wayward opinions deflect us from
the true path we are on. Do not come to hurried conclusions, but use discrimination
in all our undertakings. Stick to what is real.
Each action has a reaction. As you sow, so shall you reap. Let your physical sojourn
be sweetly ethical, loving, co-operative and tolerant. Without these, the great spiritual
flights evade you. Be watchful. We are not perfect. There may be failures on our
part and misunderstandings amongst ourselves. The former, should be met with by
the motto of forgive and forget and the latter by reconciling them by mutual loving
contacts.
Christmas is also an opportune time for reflection. Certainly, there are many good
things to be grateful notwithstanding the seemingly insurmountable challenges and
obstacles which has confronted us. Let us, therefore, count our blessings instead of
our misfortunes, our triumphs instead of our failures.
We should look back at the past with gratitude and forward to the future with hope.
It is also a time to give, forgive and renew our commitment to our loved ones which
is the very essence of the celebration of Christmas.
As the year comes to a close and we celebrate the holidays with our friends, families
and colleagues, we can take stock of the year and review our accomplishments,
express our appreciation for the support we¹ve received and recognized the challenges
ahead.
At this special time of year, we give thanks for Christ’s message of love and mercy,
and we are reminded of our responsibility to serve. Our country is blessed to have
hardworking citizens who reach out with a compassionate hand to help their families,
relatives and friends in need.
I stand proud and salute our millions of OFWs around the world who make great
sacrifices for their families for working abroad and celebrating their Christmas away
from their love ones.
The simple meaning of Christmas speaks to every generation and holds a sense of
wonder and surprise. During this time of joy and peace, may we be surrounded by
the love of family and friends and take time to reflect on the year ahead.
The Friends International Magazine management and staff pray that this season will
be a time of happiness in every home and we wish you all a day of glad tidings and
time of peace for our country and throughout the world.
Merry Christmas to all. Happy Reading !!!
Arnold P. Grospe
Managing Editor
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Editor’s Note
Search for Ms & Mrs Balaoan 2011
Jeneth Derie Wins Ms. Flexibest LAWA 2011
PrimeCredit and Prime Gold Give Back
ANIBA-HK-Itogon Volleybal Championship
JLG International Ministry 8th Anniversary
Mga Kuwentong OFW
Legal Story
FIM Anniversary Greetings
Oras ng HImala
Paligsahan ng Galing sa Bayanihan
Snapshots
A Father’s Love Revealed
LUFOH Marks 11th Anniversary
Balikatan sa Kaunlaran Goes Asian
Balitang Showbiz
Filipino Supports Cyber-Run for Rehab 2011
Laugh Lines
The G Factor
Mind Games
Christmas Reflections
Horoscope
Birthday Corner / Just 4 Kids
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Balaoan Migrant Workers Society Hong Kong
Search for Ms & Mrs Balaoan 2011
by Cleofe Mendoza
Balaoan HK 2011, 6 candidates from the
Balaoan group competed to get the crown.
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Princess is Mrs. Nelly Licudine; 4th Princess is
Mrs. Lydia Omanito; 3rd Princess Lina Garna;
2nd Princess Violeta Oligo; 1st Princess is Mrs.
Zenaida Navora and her Majesty Queen Mrs.
Balaoan HK2011 is Mrs. Haydee Orina.
The event also paved way for the induction of
its newly elected officers as follows:
Every year, OFWs from Balaoan, La Union
organize events for the purpose of raising funds
for their community projects back home.
a government official from their municipality
came to attend such an event.
For the Search, 8 lovely candidates from
different associations competed for 5 special
awards and 5 minor awards, aside from the 3
major awards at stake.
Best in Production Number, Jennifer Dizon of
Ilocos Sur Alliance was adjudged the winner;
Miss Punctual and Star of the Day went
to Janet Rafael of Balaoan; Darling of the
Crowd and Miss Photogenic was awarded to
Catherine Marzo of Bacnotan Association.
This time, the group had another milestone,
under a new and registered name. From
Balaoanians Association to Balaoan Migrant
Workers Society Hong Kong.
The Search for Miss Balaoan HK 2011 and
Coronation of Mrs. Balaoan HK 2011 and the
Induction of its new officers was presented to
the public last October 1, 2011 at the Causeway
Bay Community Centre.
It was attended to by constituents from La
Union, supporting associations and the
Municipal Mayor of Balaoan, Hon. Atty. AlFred O. Concepcion and ABC President Hon.
Lilia Uy Concepcion, it was the first time that
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Clad in their fittest and sexiest jeans, Best in
Jeans Wear went to Jennifer Dizon of ISA.
Impersonating Lady Gaga made the audience
shriek in delight and the much coveted Best in
Lady Gaga Attire went to Imme Ebreo. Since
the color code of Balaoan is pink, a dress
category, Miss Lady in Pink was taken by Vicky
Brilliantes of Annak ti Naguilian Association;
Best in Interview and Best in Evening Gown
was eventually awarded to Catherine Marzo of
Bacnotan Assn.
Founder/President
Vice-Pres. (Int)
Vice-Pres. (Ext)
Secretary 1
Secreatry 2
Treasurer 1
Treasurer 2
Auditor 1
Auditor 2
PRO
Bus. Managers
Coordinators
Adviser
Mila Agtarap
Haydee Orina
Marilyn Camat
Jucyla Ocasion
Jocelyn Ringor
Celia Ofinaldo
Gemma Ople
Lani Madriaga
Daisy Fajardo
Jonalyn Navarro
Luz Oliveras
Tess Andrada
Melanie Cariaga
Lina Garna
Prescilla Turalba
Romella Sarmiento
Nellie Licudine
Violeta Oligo
Zenaida Navora
Mr. Joey Ortega
Miss Balaoan HK 2011 winner is Catherine
Marzo; 1st Runner-Up is Jennifer Dizon and
2nd Runner-Up is Janet Rafael.
For the Popularity contest with the title Mrs.
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Jeneth Derie Wins Ms.Flexibest LAWA 2011
by Ms. Jean
by staging this meaningful event for the
members.
Major sponsors of the said event is the leading
lotion and fragrance company in Hong
Kong, the Flexibest International Marketing
company Ltd. headed by Ms Cathy Lo, the
Managing Director and Ms Jean.
Ms Jeneth Derie won the Ms Flexibest LAWA
2011 and bested the other 15 lovely candidates
during the celebration of the Laguna Achievers
Workers Association’s anniversary in Chater
Garden last October 30, 2011.
Ms Zeny Calizo, won the Ms Fexibest Dream
2011. Others winners are: Ms. Angel Pintac
#6 - Ms. Body Beautiful, Best in Blue Jeans,
Best in Swim Suit, Best Casual Attire, Best
in Cocktail Dress. Ms. Cristien Jabagatan
#14 -1st Runner Up. Ms.Dorie Frias #7
- 2nd Runner Up. Ms.Nicole Glemer #
9 - 3rd
Runner Up, Ms. Ambassador,
Ms. Bodylicious. Ms. Nikki Mendoza #8 4th Runner Up, Best In Fitness Attire.
The Laguna Achievers Workers Association
of Hong Kong is headed by Mr. Meynard.
The association is very active in participating
in all of the community events in Hong Kong.
The group has also participated in the
Philippine Independence Day celebrations in
Hong Kong and has had various fund raising
activities for the benefit of their members and
their families in Laguna, Philippines.
The Flexibest company has an office in North
Point at Room 810, 8/F Prosperity Millennia
Plaza, 663 Kings Road. They also have a lot
of distribution outlets in Central, Kowloon
and the New Territories.
Flexibest company has been very supportive
to all Filipino community events especially to
the beauty contests and have been giving away
fabulous prizes for the winners.
The special celebration of their Search for
Sexiest Pinay in Hong Kong serves as one
of their fund raising activities for the year
and aims to poster unity and cooperation not
only amongst it members but the to the other
organizations who participated in the said
event. They also aim to develop and improve
their talents and to enhance their potentials
Mildred Haca - a former singer entertainer
in Hong Kong is now the Owner/Manager
of Amethyst Bullion, a UK company which
opened a new branch at Shop 264 2/F Worldwide House in Central.
The new branch office is buying gold - old and
new - at high prices. for details please contact
2147 3736 or email: amethyst@f2s.com
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Aniba-HK-Itogon Volleyball Championship
by Bernadette Maingpis
From cultural to livelihood seminars, baking,
beads crafting and ribbon folding – ANIBA
HK finally feats its sports summer-autumn
volleyball championship at North Point
Vehicular Pier Court on November 13, 2011.
The event was graced by Labor Attache
Manuel C. Roldan of the Philippine Consulate
General Hong Kong and different leaders of
the teams.
PrimeCredit and Prime Gold
Give Back This Christmas
1,250 families in the Philippines will have an
extra special Christmas this year as PrimeCredit
and Prime Gold reach out to them through
Pusong Pinoy, who committed to deliver at
least 1 kilo of rice to needy children and their
families this Christmas season.
“We are just happy to be able to help our
fellow Filipinos who are yearning for a decent
meal this Christmas. We hope that in our
own little way, we can make their Christmas
merry” said Scylla Kwong, PrimeCredit’s
Business Manager.
PrimeCredit and Prime Gold have been
actively supporting the Filipino community
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by sponsoring different organizations, such
as the Philippine Association of Hong Kong
in their goal to build houses for Gawad
Kalinga, and different Hong Kong-based
Filipino organizations that have beneficiaries
of their own in their respective provinces
back in the Philippines.
In the bracket A Pingad captured the
championship in the volleyball tournament
by eking out a close victory over 5 exciting
sets against Phoenix Warriors at North
Point. Pingad played the game in the first set
with an easy 25-17 set but Phoenix warriors
leveled up at 25-22. Pingad raised to a 25-18
on the third set, but Phoenix Warriors got the
initiative back 25-27 forcing for a decision.
Since both teams had 2 sets each, the last set
was race to 15. Again it was a close match but
Pingad prevailed with a 15-12 score. D’bay
and Partners took the 3rd and 4th respectively.
In the bracket B championship. Pinoy
Rangers won over BAWO in four sets 25-23,
18-25, 25-12and 25-19, Extreme Aphrodite
defeated D’Neigbhorhood to place third
and D’Neighborhood the fourth place in the
bracket.
For the bracket C championship, KAPHWA
- Kalinga Apayao Hong Kong Workers
Association beat TUBLAY. SABLAN bagged
the third place and BOKOD the fourth place.
Labor Attache Manuel C. Roldan assisted
by Bernadette Benitez, the host president,
awarded the trophies and medals to the
winning bracket A. Medals were awarded and
trophies to excellent players. Fely Langwas
of Pingad was awarded as best Tosser, while
Grace Aquillon of Phoenix Warriors was
chosen as best Spiker and Shiela Manalastas
of Pingad was declared the most valuable
player. The Mythical Six selection were: Grace
Aquillon and Vilma Raymundo (Phoenix
Warriors) Leah Bentijaba (D’bay) Andrea
Villeza (Pingad) Leah Amorante (Partners)
and Greta Fe Gumuwang (Ifugao).
Freddie Bondoc of Star-HK was best coach.
Versatile and STAR-HK tied for the best in
uniform. In appreciation of their participation,
a total of 20 teams were all given trophies and
certificates and each team has each best players
and awarded medals. Emmy Lou Bangloy
(BAWO), Fely Wood (BOKOD), Liza Dimaala (D’bay), Beth Corpuz (Extreme), Mayen
Villanueva (FBA Tigers), Claire Gumuwang
(Ifigao), Celia Care (Gabriela), Precy Massagan
(KAPHWA), Mutri/Merrry (Maarturia),
Marilou Teston (D’ Neighborhood),Laureta
Roque (Partners), Ana Mae “Meng’ Gayatao
(Phoenix Warriors), Wilma Bangaoisan
(Pingad), Josifine Cavilan (Pinoy Rangers),
Lina Dio-al (Sablan), Mj Japitana (Smart),
Celeste Tanamor (STAR-HK), Rolly Sernias
(Tictacs), Genevive Esoc (Tublay) and Myleen
“Lan” Trinidad (Versatile).
Beyond the championship awarding, an
intermission song was rendered by Miss
Marilou Teston from the D’Neighborhood
team mesmerized the players and the crowd.
The KAPHWA dance trio and Ethnic Dance
encouraged the group to dance with them.
Labor Attache Manuel C. Roldan in his
inspirational message, appreciated the good
fellowship, sportsmanship, health preservation,
work and shared about savings since the groups
theme is “Sustain on Health, Faith and Values
Through Sports”.
Finally, the Aniba HK Itogon wishes to extend
its utmost gratitude to all who shared and
participated in the tournament. God bless!
“With this, we hope to inspire more Filipinos
in Hong Kong to share their blessings by
reaching out – to their own family and
relatives, their communities, or to other
organizations. Big or small, the help extended
will go a long way”, said Prime Gold Business
Manager Pol Elago.
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Jesus The Living God International Ministry Marks 8th
Anniversary Celebration and Thanksgiving Day
by Remely Valdez
Mga Kwentong OFW
ni Violy C. Pascual
Paglisan
and enthusiasm.
Jesus The Living God Church (JLG) is a living
testimony of a church that has morphed into
a vibrant group of believers who have gone
through a new concept of training for spiritual
maturity which is necessary for dealing
with the realities of life towards genuine
transformation. God has given them a positive
view of what a healthy church should be, a
church where love, acceptance and forgiveness
must be the prominent traits. Yet, a church that
knows how to discern and overcome darkness
with light, overruling the works of the enemy
so that they can move in the greater glory of
God.
JLG is God’s dear ministry with a sound
doctrine and ably lead by leaders whom God
has matured in the battlefields of life and
ministry. Indeed, they have a poignant history
but they do not dwell on the past nor engross
theirselves with bad memories. They move on
with victories on their side, conquer, refreshed
and strengthened by His power and love for
the God whom they serve has promised them
a great harvest of people and nations for His
greater glory.
Indeed, the goodness and greatness of God
was proven during the glorious thanksgiving
and anniversary celebration of Jesus The
Living God International Ministry held last
November 13, 2011 at Luen Wai Building,
Des Voeux Road West, Hongkong with the
theme from the Book of Jeremiah 32:40-42
“God’s covenant is the key of His fullness
of blessings.” On that precious moment and
blessed day, the JLG Church marks its 8th
anniversary celebration since it was founded
and organized last Oct. 2003, started with only
12 members.
Yet, as JLG family reminisced the past prior
to the birth of the church, it was not an easy
journey, the struggles, the trials, criticisms,
severe trials and persecutions that caused pain
and disappointment to many. But, through it
all, God’s tremendous miracles poured. His
loving kindness compelled the group to go
on, continue and fulfill His given mandate,
to spread the word and to impart to everyone
the saving grace and knowledge of the only
saviour, our Lord Jesus. The fire and zeal of the
Holy Spirit keeps lighting their way, inspired
our hearts with constant love, the compassion
of bringing the story of Jesus whom God gave
as a gift, for there is no long term gift we can
give to people rather than the lifelong gift of
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salvation that leads everyone to eternity.
Spreading the goodness of the Lord gives no
limit to Pastor Gerry Vallo, the head Pastor of
JLG, because God permits him and gave him
the wisdom and integrity to reach Filipinos
in other parts of the globe. Pastor Gerry
expressed his profound gratitude to all JLG
members, friends and visitors who joined on
their memorable occasion. He commended his
members for their united effort, contribution
Among the special guests who attended and
savored the day with their presence were Mr.
Arnold Pineda, managing editor of Lahing
Kayumanggi Magazine, he also rendered
an inspirational song; Ms. Remely Valdez ,
contributor/writer of Friends Int’l Magazine
and HK Life newspaper; Mr. Tan and
family; and guests from Philippines headed
by Pastor Bernard Bataller of Sorsogon and
he testified how God miraculously worked
in their travelling arrangements due to some
unexpected problem his group encountered
in the airport. Personal testimonies from the
guest and other members of JLG awakened
the heart of the audience how God moved and
changed their lives.
It was indeed a victorious and fruitful
celebration of Jesus The Living God Church.
The JLG family and all the people who took
part on this blessed occasion are witnesses that
with God, all things are possible not only today
but everyday because He is a great God
“How can I miss
you, if you won’t
go away”, kasabihang napakalalim at
maraming ipakahulugan.
Sa magsing-irog epektibong kahit isang
araw lang na walang sms o text, iinit na
ang ulo at mag-iisip ng kung anu-anong
dahilan bakit hindi siya naalala. Ang mga
nakasanayang magkasama sa araw-araw
o nagtatagpo tuwing linggo, minsan lang
pumalya, asahan mong sabik na sabik
at parang hindi na kayang hintayin ang
susunod na pagkikita.
Sa mga OFW, sobrang miss ang mga
mahal sa buhay dahil ang paglisan ay
hindi araw, linggo o buwan ang bibilangin
kundi taon. Tumitindi ang pagmamahalan
habang magkalayo dahil nagkakaroon
ng pagkakataon magnilaynilay sa ilan.
Karamihan naman ay naging marupok
sa ngalan ng tukso na hindi nakayang
labanan at humahantong sa hiwalayan at
wasak na tahanan.
sa ama na matagal ng nasa banig ng
karamdaman. Madalas umuwi kahit ilang
araw lang kapalit ng mga hindi ginagamit
na mga holiday upang makasama lamang
ang maysakit na ama, Sa makabagong
teknolohiya sa kasalukuyan, nakakayang
dugtungan o pahabain ang buhay kung
may pera lang, ganun ang ginagawa niya
kahit mangutang. Dangat’ kung dadating
na talaga ang iyong oras at susunduin ka
na ni kalawit, wala nang makakapigil.
Pumanaw noong Septyembre ang ama,
masakit sa dibdib ni Macario ngunit
masaya siya na nagawa niya lahat ang
paraan upang maayos ang paghihiwalay.
Nakauwing muli upang magbigay pugay at
maghatid sa huling hantungan ng kanyang
ama, sa magandang usapan nila ng amo.
Unang pagbawi niya sa maunawain
na amo na hindi muna magday-off ng
linggo upang madali siyang makabayad
sa kanyang mga utang sa amo. Katwiran
niyang ang pera ay pwedeng hanapin
muli ngunit ang kaligayahang naipadama
at naipabaon sa kanyang ama ay walang
katapat na halaga.
Ang tuluyang paglisan na wala ng balikan,
napakahirap tanggapin lalo na kung ito’y
biglaan at hindi napaghandaan. Maraming
SANA noong buhay pa siya.......SANA
noong nasa tabi ko pa siya.......SANA
noong kami pa.....Sa mga magulang
na iniwan mong masiglang masigla
at lalong sumigla dahil napapadalhan
mo ng nawadwad (sa ilokano) na pera,
dangat’ biglang tinawag ni San Pedro
sapagkat ang panahon niya sa lupa ay
tapos na. Masaklap kung hindi mo man
lang maihatid sa huling hantungan dahil
katatapos lang ng iyong bakasyon o sa iba
naman ay desisyong praktikal na ipadala
na lang ang pera upang makatulong.
Meron din sobrang tibay ng dibdib na
ikatwirang “hindi naman na mabubuhay
kung uuwian mo man”.
Iba-ibang pananaw at katwiran ngunit
lahat tayo ay lilisan sa mundo, kung kailan
at saan aabutan tanging ang May Lalang
ang siyang nakakaalam. Samantalahin
ang pagkakataon habang may hininga,
gumawa ng kabutihan at magsabog ng
pagmamahal.
Si Macario, isang babaeng OFW na may
pusong lalaki ang bigay todo ang suporta
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Legal Matters
Friends International Magazine
Anniversary Greetings
by Barrister Ody A. Lai
Got questions regarding legal matters? Write us and we’ll get your
queries answered by our knowledgable columnist. Send all correspondence to Friends International Magazine by post or email.
Affidavits and Affirmations
I divorced my ex-husband 2 years back and I had
custody of our 2 children. The last 9 months, he
failed to pay child support and my monthly allowance as previously ordered by court. I do not
have much financial resources and decided to go
to court without any legal representation and
don’t the documents to press my ex-husband to
pay his obligations. I was required to do affirmations or affidavits. I have an idea with affidavit
but what about this affirmation? I do not know
what to do, please help me.
Lina of Lantau.
We Pinoys have heard Affidavit when we
were in Philippines. But in HK, Affidavit and
Affirmation confuse all. In fact both serve
the same purpose but the form is slightly different. The substance is basically the same.
Affidavits are sworn by virtue of a belief in
Higher Being, God. Whereas Affirmations
are simply made by way of being affirmed
as true and accurate with no religious significance. Thus in Philippines being a Christian
nation, we use Affidavit over Affirmation.
In Hong Kong, Affirmations are far more
common in use than Affidavits.
Affidavits form an important role in civil proceedings more than in criminal.
Affidavits are common tools used for interlocutory proceedings. So if Lina would like
to start proceedings against the ex-husband,
Lina will make applications to court using
summons that is supported by her affidavit
stating the reasons she is asking the court to
subpoena or call her ex-husband in court.
All the material information that will assists
Lina in her claim for payment from the exhusband can be put in the Affidavit and this
serves as proof of evidence of her claims.
Rarely will the Judge hear oral evidence in
court from Lina or from her ex-husband in
reply. While the Affidavits from either side
are given the status of evidence, it does not
mean that the court cannot order the parties
to be present in court for cross examination
by either side or the Judge. There are some
cases, that the failure of one party to attend
may make that party’s affidavit null. Lina
can also prepare an Affidavit to prove proper service of documents to the ex-husband
so as to eliminate grounds that it was not
received by the ex-husband and thus has no
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notice of the proceedings.
Affidavit has a proper form. It has a title
stating the reason or cause of the matter
contained therein. With just a look at the
title, you would know it is for divorce, child
custody, claim for sum of money and so
on. Then the Affidavit is divided into paragraphs numbered consecutively and with
each paragraph distinct from each other in
issues or matter. All dates, numbers, totals,
sums are in figures and not in words for easy
reading. Affidavit must be clear and concise
but not too short that it cannot be understood or too long that it becomes redundant
and irrelevant. Then it must be signed and
dated by the deponent, Lina in this case and
executed before a Commissioner for Oaths
or a solicitor.
Lina, I assume that you can read and write
English, as this is the common language of
an Affidavit. If your ability to understand
English is in doubt, then it must be interpreted to you in your own dialect and the
Interpreter must make a declaration that it
was translated to you and you understood
the contents then signed with her name and
address. Since you are self-represented, you
also put you name as the person who filed
it in court. If in fact the solicitor is filing for
you, then the name, address, date of filing
and signature of the solicitor must be endorsed at the Affidavit.
The above are the common format of an
Affidavit. In Hong Kong, it must comply
with some Practice Directions. It must have
an additional page at the end named as
Backsheet where it must be written the person filing it, the name of the maker of the
affidavit, the number of the Affidavit whether this is the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on and the
date when it was sworn. So there will be 2
dates, which may be on the same or different dates. In addition, it must bear one of
the following whether for filing to court, for
hearing before a specific Judge, or whether
it us an ex-parte application, i.e. where another party is not required to be present in
the proceedings.
Whether it is Lina or a solicitor the Affidavit
must be written in the first person, in this
case Lina referred to as “I” and expressed
in the words of Lina not the solicitor. The
first paragraph normally contains the name,
HKID, address, occupation of the deponent.
If the deponent is making the Affidavit in her
his capacity as a professional, then it must
be stated the work address, position held,
name of employer’s company and whether
employed or owner of the company.
If some of the information in the Affidavit
is not directly from the knowledge of Lina,
then the source of the information must be
revealed and Lina must explain why she
believes the information. It would suffice if
Lina would say, “I have been informed by
(name of source) and verily believe that it
is true that the information is true and correct”. Lina must not include scandalous
allegation against the ex-husband. All irrelevant and oppressive information should
be avoided, as the said paragraphs may be
struck out if not the whole Affidavit. There
must be no arguments or submissions, only
matters of fact relating to the issue.
Lina may consider attaching some other
documents or objects to the Affidavit. Lina
can exhibit copy of the bank statements
showing proof of the nonpayment of the exhusband. These other proof of non-payment
must also be identified by Lina and before
the Commissioner of Oath and or the solicitor. The way this document is exhibited is as
“L-1” for exhibit of Lina document number
1. The initials of Lina can be used for identification of the documents.
If Lina finds difficulty in making an
Affidavit, she should get professional help.
It may cost more than doing it personally,
but it will save time, effort and frustration.
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank all those who supported and attended
the TUXS & TIARAS, the Christmas Ball
of Club Filipino at Football Club last 10
December 2011. Indeed it was successful
and memorable to say the least.
Wishing you all MERRY CHRISTMAS &
HAPPY NEW YEAR. Let us all be productive and useful in the following year.
Molina Viloria
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A Blessed Assurance
by Apostle Renato D. Carillo / ORAS NG HIMALA staff
7Then Herod called
the Magi secretly and
found out from them the
exact time the star had
appeared. 8He sent them to Bethlehem and said,
“Go and make a careful search for the Child. As soon
as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go
and worship Him.” 9After they had heard the king,
they went on their way, and the star they had seen
in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over
the place where the child was. 10When they saw the
star, they were overjoyed. 11On coming to the house,
they saw the child with His mother Mary, and they
bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened
their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold
and of incense and of myrrh. Matthew 2:7-11
to heal you.
There is no exact time when Jesus was born.
The Bible only says “He was born.”
• He will remove our sickness and diseases.
• He will bless our bread and water.
• He will remove our barrenness. He will
make us productive and fruitful.
• He will defeat all our enemies.
• He will protect us wherever we go.
Right Celebration of Jesus’ Birth:
1. We must seek the Lord.
When Jesus was born, the wise men from
distant places came to Bethlehem to search
for Him. They sought Jesus not because they
have problems, nor they would like to ask gifts,
money or any material things. They simply
sought Him because they want to be with Him.
And because they sought Him, therefore, they
have found Him. Same as true with us now,
when we seek Jesus, we will surely find Him.
Today, when we celebrate the so-called
birthday of Jesus, we ought to seek the Lord
and His will. We must have an intimacy with
Him and delight ourselves in Lord. And when
we delight ourselves in Him, He will give us
the desires of our hearts.
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give
you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4
Sadly, many people have always celebrated
the so-called birthday of Jesus only to make
themselves happy but not Jesus. They eat,
drink, keep on receiving gifts to make
themselves merry but not Jesus because they
ignore Him. So, after the so-called holiday
celebration, they are still unhappy and their
hearts are empty. They do not really experience
the true happiness that only Jesus could give.
We have to seek the blessed Savior - the One
who was born in Bethlehem - our Lord Jesus
Christ – our blessed assurance.
2. We must worship the Lord Jesus.
When the wise men have had found the Lord,
they worshiped Him. Likewise, we ought to
do the same. However, many Christians go to
Church with different motives. Some go only
to be healed, to be blessed or to be counseled.
Our primary motive when we go to Church
must be to worship and to love the Lord. It is
not wrong to expect healing as we go to church
because it is God’s nature to heal all the sick.
As you worship and love the Lord, you will
be healed even though you did not ask Him
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25Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing
will be on your food and water. I will take away
sickness from among you, 26and none will miscarry
or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life
span. 27”I will send my terror ahead of you and
throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I
will make all your enemies turn their backs and run.
28I will send the hornet ahead of you to drive the
Hivites, Canaanites and Hittites out of your way.
29But I will not drive them out in a single year,
because the land would become desolate and the wild
animals too numerous for you. Exodus 23:25-29
The Blessings of Worshiping God:
Thus, we ought to worship the Lord with all
our heart, soul, strength, and with all our mind
because He is so much worthy.
Worshipping God is desiring Him, saying “I
love You”, kneeling down, lifting our hands,
and with every beat of our heart desiring only
Him.
: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive
glory and honor and power, for You created all
things, and by Your will they were created and
have their being.” Revelation 4:11
3. Bless the Lord.
When the wise men have found the new born
Jesus, they did not only worship Him but
they also offered their best gifts to Him. They
offered their best gift of gold, incense and
myrrh - their wealth.
Nowadays, it is sad to say that many people
are commanded by the Lord to give yet they
withhold their wealth. Some give only what
they would like to give but they do not really
give their best. As a result, they do not truly
enjoy God’s blessings.
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken together and running over,
will be poured into your lap. For with the measure
you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38
you. I understand that I am a sinner, that I
cannot save myself. I need a Savior right now.
I humble myself to you and confess all my sins
I’ve committed. Please forgive me for all my
sins and also the sins of my forefathers. Forgive
me also for worshipping, bowing, praying, and
asking help from idols and carved images.
It was wrong and it is a great sin against
you. Forgive me for gambling, smoking,
committing adultery, fornication, telling lies,
deceiving people, taking prohibited drugs.
Forgive me for negative thoughts, words and
deeds. Forgive me for watching pornographic
film, posters and magazines. Forgive me for
getting counterfeit power from satan through
hypnotism, witchcraft, sorcery, black magic.
Forgive me for hatred, resentment, self-pity,
envy, jealousy, bitterness, loneliness, weariness
and pride. Forgive me Father and my ancestors
for worshipping to idols and carved images. I
now forgive those who sinned against me,
including my parents, brothers, sisters, relatives
and even myself. I want to be changed. And
from this day on, I will love, respect and show
my gratitude to my parents.
Lord Jesus, I now give my life to you. I accept
you as my Lord Jesus, my Savior and my Healer. Come into my life and reign into my heart.
Thank you Lord Jesus for what you have done
at the cross of Calvary for me, for my family
and for the world. I love you and I will obey
you. I will never disappoint you. Amen.
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Therefore, as we found the Lord, we have to
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If you have not celebrated the birth of Jesus
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first, forgive me also for not truly worshipping
You and for withholding my blessings from
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Paligsahan Ng Galing Sa Bayanihan
by Cleofe Mendoza
With so many beauty competitions being
held almost every Sunday of the month,
the Hong Kong Bayanihan Trust tends to
differ with the trend.
Since they wanted to bring out the best
in Filipino organizations, with regards to
skills, talents and intellect, they launched
the Tuklas ng Talino in 2009 with categories
such as quiz bee, singing solo, essay writing
contest, news casting and balagtasan.
Sagisag ng Tagumpay 2010 saw the
emergence of a cooking competition for
the title Chef of the Year 2010. English
and Filipino declamation, essay writing,
extemporaneous speech and news casting
competitions were also held.
folkdance.
These activities enables the OFWs to
enhance their knowledge and bring back
the so called “school days”; a chance for
the contestants to outshine in their field of
expertise, not only in an aesthetic sense but
in other aspects as well.
An elimination round was done for the quiz
bee which saw 9 competing organizations
trimmed down to 5 groups for the finals;
each having to endure questions and giving
the right answers in 4 categories such as
spelling, current events, general knowledge
and mathematics.
For this year, the Paligsahan ng Galing
sa Bayanihan was organised and was
recently held last November 13, 2011 at
the sports ground of the Bayanihan Center
in Kennedy Town.
Three competitions marked this event
namely: quiz bee, singing solo and
The United City of San Fernando
Organization (TUCSO-HK) emerged as
the champion in the quiz bee (they were
also the Tagisan ng Talino 2009 winner
in the same category); 2nd place went to
Zamahon Association and 3rd place went
to Isabela Federation.
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A Father’s Love Revealed
by Bishop. Eddie Villanueva
It is that time of year again when the whole
world joyfully celebrates the birth of the
Messiah, the Son born of a virgin (Matthew
1:23) on Whose shoulders government rests
(Isaiah 9:6) and in Whose Name alone salvation
is found (Acts 4:12).
Revealed in John 3:16 is the Author of this beautiful story of love, sacrifice,
and redemption. He is the Heavenly Father who “… loved the world this
way: He gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will not
die but will have eternal life.”
To show just how much the Father loves us, here is an inspiring Father’s
Love Letter by Bryan Adams that has been touching lives since 1999.
My Child…
You may not know Me, but I know everything about you (Psalm 139:1).
I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psalm 139:2).
I am familiar with all your ways (Psalm 139:3).
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10:29-31).
For you were made in My image (Genesis 1:27).
In Me, you live and move and have your being (Acts 17:28).
For you are My offspring (Acts 17:28).
I knew you even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:4-5).
I chose you when I planned creation (Ephesians 1:11-12).
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in My Book
(Psalm 139:15-16).
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live
(Acts 17:26).
You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).
I knit you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13).
And brought you forth on the day you were born (Psalm 71:6).
I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know Me (John 8:41-44).
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love
(1 John 4:16).
And it is My desire to lavish My love on you (1 John 3:1).
Simply because you are My child and I am your Father (1 John 3:1).
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could (Matthew 7:11).
For I am the perfect Father (Matthew 5:48).
Every good gift that you receive comes from My hand (James 1:17).
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs (Matthew 6:31-33).
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11).
Because I love you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3).
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore
(Psalms 139:17-18).
And I rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).
I will never stop doing good to you (Jeremiah 32:40).
For you are My treasured possession (Exodus 19:5).
I desire to establish you with all My heart and all My soul (Jeremiah 32:41).
And I want to show you great and marvelous things (Jeremiah 33:3).
If you seek Me with all your heart, you will find Me (Deuteronomy 4:29).
Delight in Me and I will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4).
For it is I who gave you those desires (Philippians 2:13).
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
For I am your greatest encourager (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles
(2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you (Psalm 34:18).
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to My heart
(Isaiah 40:11).
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes (Revelation 21:3-4).
And I’ll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth
(Revelation 21:3-4).
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love My Son, Jesus (John 17:23).
For in Jesus, My love for you is revealed (John 17:26).
He is the exact representation of My being (Hebrews 1:3).
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you (Romans 8:31).
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
His death was the ultimate expression of My love for you (1 John 4:10).
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love (Romans 8:31-32).
If you receive the gift of My Son Jesus, you receive Me (1 John 2:23).
And nothing will ever separate you from My love again (Romans 8:38-39).
Come home and I’ll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen (Luke 15:7).
I have always been Father, and will always be Father (Ephesians 3:14-15).
My question is, Will you be My child? (John 1:12-13)
I am waiting for you (Luke 15:11-32)
Love,
Your Dad
The Almighty God
More than the gifts, the carols, and the trimmings, let’s make sure we have
the greatest gift for which the Father sent His only Son in the flesh – that is
eternal life for everyone who will believe in the Father’s Son (John 3:36).
The greatest and noblest achievement of a man is to personally know his
Creator truthfully, to love Him passionately and wholeheartedly, and to
serve Him faithfully with integrity and excellence until he stands before
Him on judgment day.
I wish you CHRIST this Christmas!
United Group of Batangas Hong Kong Association
Celebrates 2nd Year Anniversary
The United Group of Batangas Hong Kong Association (UGB HKA) celebrated their 2nd Year Anniversary and Induction of New Officers last November
13, 2011 at the Bayanihan, Kennedy Town Centre.
The group is headed by its President Ms. Liwanag
Mendoza.
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Balikatan sa Kaunlaran Hong Kong Council Goes Asian
LUFOH Marks 11th Anniverasry
by Violy Pascual
ni Cleofe “Feng” Mendoza
Marking
LUFOH’s
11th
anniversary
is something out of the extraordinary.
Preparations for the event was full of
speculations on whether the leaders of its
affiliated associations would really go on
stage and be the candidates for its popularity
competition.
Whoever raises the most funds, monetary wise,
would be awarded the title Queen of La Union
2011. Not only this, a Best in Filipiniana Attire
was to be the highlight of the event. The fact
that two association presidents of the La
Union Federation of Hong Kong are certified
lesbians, it has raised eyebrows and much
anticipation.
are waiting for happened.
One by one, the Presidents/VP’s of
participating associations came out of stage
donning their most elaborate Filipiniana attire.
Last to come out were the two leaders from
TUCSO-HK and Bangar Association each
one with an entourage of Folk Dancers hiding
them before they finally came out into view.
November 20, 2011 at ChinaChem Opera
House in Tsim Sha Tsui East was the day
to witness an event full of excitement and
surprises.
11 associations from different towns of La
Union did their share of performances , ranging
from an Ilocano Sarsuela to modern dances to
a rock band. 2 groups, The Original Annak ti
Bauang Overseas Workers Association and The
United City of San Fernando Organization
took their oath of office with Bauang
Municipal Mayor Martin de Guzman III and
San Fernando City Councilor Alfredo Pablo
R. Ortega as Inducting Officers respectively.
Province of La Union Senior Board Menber
Francisco “Kit” Ortega Jr. also inducted
the new set of LUFOH officers for 201112. A video presentation showcasing the 20
municipalities of La Union, with its respective
industry and scenic spots, was apectacular and
informative.
The audience, constituents and visitors alike,
were given the chance to see what the province
has to offer. A search for Mutya ng La Union
also took place, with 11 candidates vying for
the title, and two categories Best in Interview
and Best in Evening Gown are out for grabs
for the lucky ladies in the competition. Finally,
the highlight of the event which the spectators
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What a transformation - there they were
on stage donning their Filipiniana Gowns
with matching accessories and ladylike
appearances! The audience had the thrill of
their lives, endless clapping, shrieks and shouts
were echoed inside the venue and cameras
were continuously clicking. It certainly made
everyone happy and smile. The government
officials from La Union and the corporate
managers who graced the occasion commented
that this was so far the most unforgettable
event that they have attended, that tears of joy
and laughter was experienced.
Adjudged winner for the Best in Filipiniana
Attire was Marites Nuval, the President of
Bangar Association, with its red hand-woven
gown made directly from their town. She
was also crowned Queen of La Union 2011,
having raised the most funds, 1st Prince went
to TUCSO-HK President Cleofe “Feng”
Mendoza; 2nd Princess is Luz Ventura, the
VP of Sudipen Society of HK; 3rd Princess
Lorna Caliguiran, VP of Annak ti Naguilian
La Union HK and 4th Princess is Asteria
Suguitan, President of Tubaoenians and
Friends HK. For the search, Best in Interview
and Best in Evening Gown went to Ms. Jade
Canete, representing the Agoo Migrant
Workers Association HK.
LUFOH Officers 2011-2012
President
Virgie Buen (Bacnotan)
VP 1
Cleofe “Feng” Mendoza
(San Fernando City)
VP 2
Joseph del Moral (Sudipen)
VP 3
Asteria Suguitan (Tubao)
Secretary
Leonarda Fernandez (Agoo)
Asst. Sec.
Myrna Gapasin (Bauang)
Treasurer
Francisca Mantilla (Bangar)
Asst Treas
Bernardina Mendoza (Naguilian)
Auditor
Juvilyn Rina (Bauang)
Asst. Auditor Noemi Omanito (Santol)
PRO 1
Jocelyn Clark (Balaoan)
PRO 2
Aprilyne Rose Hufana (Aringay)
PRO 3
Charina Forrest (Sto. Tomas)
Board Members Cleofe Munar
Marita Ordono
Flordeliza Rinon
Feliza Angeles
Nida Balcita
Carmelita Solis
Patricia Ragmac
Melita Oblero
Elvira Esguerra
Yolanta Pilarta
Linda Tavas
Ailyn Manalaotao
Marissa Gapuz
Gemma Ople
Prescilla Turalba
The Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural
Services Department invited the Balikatan
sa Kaunlaran Hong Kong Council (BSKHK council) thru the recommendation of
the Philippine Consulate Cultural Section,
to join the 2011 Asian Ethnic Cultural
Performances, held last November 13, at the
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza.
The event required the Philippine
participants to have 3 ethnic workshops
and 9 trainors. BSK-HK Council exceeded
them by having bag/wallet-weaving (using
paper), different beads-making design and
ribbon-folding design workshops with more
than 9 trainors.
BSK-HK Council livelihood programs
trains OFWs to arm them with knowledge
as a re-integreation armour back home and
to be trainors, as well.
There were three booths occupied by the
said workshops, with around 50 members
headed by their unbeatable President,
Ching Baltazar. Adjoining the Sri Lankan
and Bangladesh promoting their tourism,
the Philippines’ booth is the most crowded
as many were interested on the hands on
instant basic training. One Chinese family,
with their 2 little girls were very interested
on beads-making and ribbon-folding said,
they will ask their Filipina helper to train
who will be able to teach them afterwards.
The group is open for membership, anyone
interested to learn free livelihood programs,
you may call Ching on 9855 9878.
Founding Chairman/Adviser
Mr. JoseMari “Joey” B. Ortega
The federation wishes to thank its government
officials and guests from the province of La
Union who continuously support and give
encouragements to their aims and objectives;
supporting associations and friends who are
always there to give their time and energy, and
sponsors and donors who unselfishly share
their resources for the success of this event. The
11th anniversary of LUFOH is indeed an affair
to remember. AGBIAG TI LA UNION!
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Balitang Showbiz
ni Noel Asinas
JC sinisimulan nang makipagkaibigan kay Sarah
BINIGYAN pala ng special consideration si JC Tiuseco sa set ng Kokak na
hanggang ngayon ay nasa recovery period ng operation ng paa. Kabilinbililan ng kanyang doctor na huag tatakbo dahil may inilagay na turnillo sa
kanyang buto. Ligament ang na-damage sa kanyang paa nang panahon na
active siya bilang varsity player ng basketbaall sa San Sebastian College.
Ipina-opera ni JC ang problema sa paa dahil consistent na masakit
ito. Sinabihan ng kanyang doctor na ang operasyon lang ang tanging lunas
para ma-correct ang problema niya.
Kahit nasa recovery period s JC, pilit pa rin siyang nagdi-gym. Yung
ginagawa niya sa gym ay nasa tagubilin ng doctor. Ano ang dapat o di dapat
gawin.
Kaya ang mga eksena ni JC sa Kokak ay tinanggal ang mga takbuhan. Ginawan na sa script ito ng mga writers
ng pang-afternoon soap ng GMA 7.
Tungkol sa kanila ni Sarah Lahbati, inamin ni JC na group silang lumalabas ni Sarah na kumakain sa labas
pagkatapos ng taping. Kaya lang four some dates sila, sina Sarah at JC at sina Ervic Vijandre at Frencheska Farr.
Sa takbo ng istorya, ngayon pa lang nagpaparamdam si TJ Trinidad na may pagtingin siya kay Sarah bilang si
Kara. Si TJ ay anak ng may-ari ng restaurant. Kaya kung gustuhin ni TJ na lumabas sila ni Sarah ay okay agad ito sa inang
si Devorah Sun sa istorya.
Pero, ang role ni JC ay lihim na umiibig kay Sarah, di niya masabi ito dahil nililigawan na ng anak ng boss nila
sa restaurant.
Mark Anthony gusto nang bumalik
muli agad sa Munting Heredera
NAGPAPAHIWATIG na si Mark Anthony Fernandez na gustong bumalik sa set ng
Munting Heredera sa madaling panahon. Mabuti na kasi ang kanyang pakiramdam.
Pero, pinag-aaralan pa ng mabuti ng production people kung maa-accommodate agad
sa istorya si Mark Anthony. Kasi, nagawan na ng pool of scriptwriters ang biglang
pagkawala a eksena ni Mark Anthony.
Kaya abangan natin kung agad na mapapanood si Mark Anthony sa soap. Kung
hindi, tiyak na babalik ang actor sa kalagitnaan na ng January 2012.
Takbo ng istorya ngayon ay napunta na si Jennifer sa pamilya ni Bobby
Andrews. Pero, aaminin ni Bobby na di siya ang tunay na magulang ni Jennifer. Si Bobby
na kaya ang magtatangkang magbalik kay Jennifer kay Camille Prats, ang tunay na ina ng
bata sa istorya?
Amy maingat sa mga salitang ginagamit
sa Face To Face
MASARAP panoorin ang Face to Face ni Amy Perez ngayon na pang-hapon na sa TV 5. Kasi,
magandang humagod ng payo si Amy sa magkakalabang kampo. Gumagamit siya ng mga salita na
hindi nakakasakit at banayad sa pangdinig. Walang kabastusang salita ang kanyang sinasabi.
Tulad noong Monday episode na sobrang delicate. Aba, nagkaroon ng sexual
relationship ang mga magkakapatid. Nagkaanak pa sila. Bawal sa Bible ang ganitong relasyon.
Kaya pilit na itutuwid ni Amy at kanyang tagapayo ang sitwasyong ito.
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Ruffa bagay na lumabas sa
Glamorosa
BAGAY na bagay kay Ruffa Gutierrez ang role na gagawin niya this week sa
Glamorasa. Papasok siya sa eksena bilang patient na magpapagamot kina Dr.
Natalia at Dr, Paulina. Lalabas si Ruffa bilang si Naomi, isang nasa 30s na flight
attendant. Nagpapaganda siya nang husto dahil gusto niyang makapangasawa ng
lalaking ubod ng yaman at guwapo pa.
May sariling agenda sa buhay si Ruffa sa soap, siya ang babaing palaban,
di mai-insecure kahit mgay co-workers siyang higit na mas bata sa kanya. Kaya
ginawa niya ay lumapit siya kay Alice Dixson bilang Dr. Paulina. Gusto ni Ruffa na
magkaroon ng cosmetic surgery para bumata. Pero, inirefer ni Alice si Ruffa kay
Lorna Tolentino bilang si Dr. Natalia. Bakit kaya?
Pinaka-special na Christmas gift ang
ibibigay ni Derrick kay Bea
HINDI talaga makalimutan ni Derrick Monasterio si Bea Binene, ang unang babaing
itinangi niya buhat nang nagsama sila sa Tween Hearts. Kahit may Jake Vargas nang
partner si Bea, nakakaeksena at nagkakaroon pa rin ng love angle ang dalawa sa Tween
Hearts.
Noon pa namang sinasabi ni Derrick na matagal na niyang crush si Bea dahil
para sa kanya ay kumpleto na lahat ang hinahagaan ng isang teenager boy sa tulad ni
Bea. Super bait at super maalalahanin. May panahon sa kapwa tao. Tulad nang ginagawa
ni Bea sa Kapuso Foundation na very active siya rito.
Ani Derrick: “ Kung ipagluluto ni Derrcik ang paboritong pagkain ni Sarah
Lahbati bilang regalo ngayong Pasko, si Bea naman bilang unang crush niya ay bibigyan
ng special special gift ni Derrick. Di lang namin alam kung in kind, message o isang
awitin ito para kay Bea.”
Abangan na lang natin kung ano ang special special gift ni Derrick kay Bea.
Anyway, naiiba na ang istorya ng Tween Hearts ngayong Sunday. Dahil lalayo na naman si Barbie Forteza dahil
nagkasamaan na naman sila ng loob ng kapatid na istoryang si Bea Binene.
Si Bea naman ay bumubuti na ngayon ang relasyon ngayon nila ni Jake Vargas.
Michael V’s Pepito Manaloto, best TV
Comedy show ng Anak TV Seal award
PANALO na naman ang Pepito Manaloto bilang Best TV Comedy Show sa Anak TV
Seal Award. Super ganda kasing comedy show ang Pepito. Di ka lang matatawa sa
mga situation comedy bagkus, marami ka pang matutunan habang pinapanood nito. Very informative ang comedy show na may malalaman kang kakaiba sa mga topic ng
programa tuwing Sunday evening.
Ang istorya ngayong Sunday na dapat abangan: Dahil damang-dama na ang simoy
ng kapaskuhan, usong-uso ang mga caroling sa mga bahay. Kaya naman maiisipan
ni Clarissa (Angel Satsumi) na yayain ang kanyang ama na si Pepito Manaloto para
maglibot sa kanilang subdivision at mangaroling!
Samantala, ang nanay at dalawang kapatid ni Maria (Janna Dominguez) ay
darating sa Maynila upang kilalanin ang matalik na kaibigan ni Pepito na si Patrick (John
Feir), na balita nila ay maaaring maging katuwang sa buhay ni Maria. Subalit sa unang
pagkikita ay hindi magugustuhan ng pamilya ni Maria si Patrick para sa kanilang dalaga.
Ano kaya ang gagawin ni Patrick para mapatunayang karapat-dapat siya para kay Maria?
At ano kaya ang mararamdaman ni Baby (Mosang) dahil tila iiwan na siya ni Maria sakaling sumama na ito kay Patrick?
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Dennis: Wala pa kaming relasyon ni
Bianca King
Di sasama si Dennis Trillo kay Bianca King sa pagbabakasyon ngayong Christmas sa
Canada para bisitahin ang kanyang parents. Nasabi ito ni Dennis sa press launch ng
Yesterday Today Tomorrow last Tuesday night. Definitely, wala pa raw silang relasyon
ni Bianca. Kaya bakit siya sasama?
Ani Dennis: “Kahit extremely close kami ni Bianca, magkaibigan lang kami
talaga. Wala kaming relasyon . Mali ang haka-haka ng marami sa amin.
“May sariling lakad si Bianca papuntang Canada, ako naman dito sa Pilipinas
magki-Christmas dahil andito ang mga mahal ko sa buhay. Andito ang parents ko, anak
ko at kamag-anakan.”
Samantala, nasabi ni Dennis na pipilitin niyang di na mauulit ang nangyaring
insidente sa Golden Screen Awards Night sa Teatrino na nag-iwasan sila ni Jennylyn
Mercado.
Nagpahayag si Dennis na gagawa na siya ng paraan na maging normal na
palagayan nila ni Jen. Ibig sabihin ay kung anuman namagitan sa kanila ni Jen ay matapos na ang anumang issue at
maging magkaibigan na lang.
Kasama si Dennis sa pinakamaganada at madramang movie ng taon, ang Yesterday Today Tomorrow na
idinirek ng box office director ng My Neighbor’s Wife na si Jun Lana.
After Rich Asuncion, umaaligid ngayon si Ervic kay
Frenchesca Farr
USAP-USAPAN sa set ng Kokak ang
ginagawang panunuyo ni Ervic
Vijandre kay Frenchesca Farr. Kita
ng mga stars, staff and crew kung
paano magkuwentuhan ang dalawa
off camera. Laging may pasalubong
si Ervic kay Frenchesca pag
dumadating.
Kaya nang makita naming sa set
ng Kokak si Frenchesca, inurirat
na namin ang panunuyo ni Ervic sa kanya. Ani Frenchesca: “ Lagi niyang dinadala sa akin ay balut. Di naman ako
kumakain nito. Kaya nanay ko ang kumakain. Kaya ang sinusuyo ni Ervic ay ang nanay ko.” Inamin pa ni Frechesca na
lumalabas silang apat nina Ervic, Jc Tiuseco at Sarah Lahbati pagkatapos ng taping ng Kokak sa gabi. Tapos, dito na sila
nagkukuwentuhan na mahaba. Walang masabi si Frechesca sa kabaitan ni Ervic. Masyadong maalalahanin ang binata
sa kanya. Lumalabas si Ervic bilang best friend ni TJ Trinidad, samantalang si Frechesca ay katrabaho at best friend ni
Sarah.
Lovi bagong endorser ng Red Horse beer
SUNUD-SUNOD na suwerte talaga ang nangyayari kay Lovi Poe. Latest na balita ay
siya ang napiling bagong endorser ng Red Horse Beer. Makikita ang naggagandahang
sexy pictorials at nakakatakam na TV commercial ni Lovi bago magtapos ang 2011.
Bukod pa rito, pinag-uusapan na ang latest movie ni Lovi na isa siya sa bida,
ang Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Ang movie na ito ay isa sa entries ng Regal
Entertainment, Inc., sa 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. Ang isa pa’y ang walang
kupas ng Shake, Rattle And Roll 13.
Aba, hit at pinag-usapan lahat ang limang pelikulang naipalabas ngayong 2011
na pawang bida si Lovi. Ang pinaka-latest na nag-hit ay ang Aswang. Ipinakita ni Lovi
ang talent niya sa actiong bilang Aswang na may puso.
Ang apat pang pelikula ni Lovi ay ang My Valentine Girls, Deadline, Temptation Island
at ang My Neighbor’s Wife.
Dahil sa sunud-sunod na projects, tinagurian na si Lovi bilang hot actress and
singer. May soap na siyang sinisimulan ngayon sa GMA 7, ang Legacy. Magkasama
sila ng friend niyang si Heart Evangelista sa title role. Makakapartner ni Lovi si Geoff
Eigenmann,
Sa recording naman, early next year ay ire-release na ni Lovi ang kanyang third
album. Kaya sunud-sunod na trabaho ang ginawa niya this year, 2011.
Dahil sobrang hot and in demand ang career ni Lovi, ang Red Horse Beer ay di nag-atubiling kunin si Lovi bilang new
endorser ng kanilang inuming panglalaki. Ani Lovi: “Sobra-sobra akong flattered na kinuha nila akong endorser ng Red
Horse Beer. Sumunod lang si Lovi sa yapak nina Georgina Wilson at Isabelle Diaz Daza na dating mga endorsers ng Red
Horse Beer.
Sa Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow ng Regal, may bagong leading man si Lovi, si Jericho Rosales, na matagal na rin
niyang crush at hinahangaang actor dahil sa galing umarte. Ang YTT movie ay idinirek ni Jun Lana at kasama rin sa cast
sina Ms. Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion, Ronaldo Valdez, Agot Isidro, Dennis Trillo, and Solenn Heussaff.
Carla daring sa Manila Kingpin:
Life Story of Asiong Salonga; dahil
Tanduay Calendar Girl na!
PUMAYAG na si Carla Abellana sa kissing scenes nila ni Gov. ER Ejercito ng Laguna
sa movie na Manila: Kingpin, The Asiong Salonga Story. Totoo bang pa daring na
ang actress sa kanyang role na ginagampanan ngayon? Kasi, tinanggap na rin niya
ang maging Tanduay Calendar Girl for 2012.
Sabi ng source, hindi naman, kasi, role ni Carla sa movie ay bilang wife ni Asiong
Salonga. Siyempre, mag-asawa kayo dapat may kissing scenes. Pero, ang pelikula
ay higit pa sa buhay may asawa ni Asiong Salonga. Tungkol ito sa pagiging
gangster ni Asiong Salonga na sumikat sa Tondo noong 1940 to 1950.
Sa istorya bukas ng Kokak ay aabangana ng istorya na : Maalimpungatan si Carl (TJ Trinidad) mula sa pagkakatulog at
makikita niya ang isang palakang malapit na malapit sa kanyang mukha. Ang hindi niya alam, si Kara (Sarah Lahbati) ang
palakang katabi niya at dali-dali nang lumabas ng bahay nina Carl ang isinumpang dalaga.
Si Gov. ER ang nasa title role ng movie. Ang tunay na pangalan ni Asiong Salonga
ay si Nicasio Rodriguez Salonga. Siya’y nabuhay at namatay sa paghawak ng
baril. Nabuhay siya ng mabilis ang pagsikat sa Tondo sa pagiging gangster. Siya’y
nagnanakaw sa mga mayayaman, tapos ipinamimigay sa mga mahihirap.
Nang makausap ang kaibigang si Rafa (Frencheska Farr), ikinuwento ni Kara na nahalikan niya si Carl habang natutulog
ito pero parang wala naman itong epekto dahil hindi siya naging tao. Labis namang nagalit si Lola Berta (Caridad
Sanchez) nang malaman niya ang ginawa ng kanyang apo.
Bale ang istoryang Asiong Salonga ni Gov. ER ay pang-apat na installment. Unang ginawa ito ni former Pres. Joseph
Estrada noong 1961. Ang ikalawang version ay ginampanan ni Rudy Fernandez noong 1978, naulit muli ang version ni
Rudy noong 1988. Lahat ng Asiong Salonga movie ay box office hit lahat.
Mukha namang nahuhulog na ang loob ni Carl kay Kara kahit ginagamit lang niya upang pagselosin ang ex-girlfriend
na si Elizabeth (Vaness Del Moral). Lalo pa silang magkakalapit dahil, sa wakas, malalaman na ni Carl na si Kara ang
dalagang mala-diyosa ang ganda na tumulong noon sa kanya sa gubat. Ito na kaya ang umpisa ng kanilang pag-iibigan?
Ang movie ay ginawa ni direk Tikoy Aguiluz ng black and white para maging authentic ang dating. Produced ang movie
ng Scenema Concept Int’l at ire-release ng Viva Films. Ang istorya ay sinulat ni Roy Iglesias. Para kay Asiong Salonga, “
Mas mabuting mamatay sa kamay ng iyong kalaban, kaysa sa kamay ng iyong kaibigan.”
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Filipino Team supports Cyber-Run for Rehab 2011
PAHK Elects New Directors for 2012
by APG
by Violy Pascual
Members of the Filipino Friendship Team
(FFT) joined the Cyber-Run for Rehab 2011,
healthy steps at Cyberport on November 6.
Aside from the health and wellness gained, at
the same time helping to raise funds for the
Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation. This
group supports the rehabilitation training
and consultation services for people with
disabilities and chronic illnesses in China
and Hong Kong. “Train the trainers” is
one important proceeds of the funds for
the volunteers who will assist disabled
beneficiaries.
support.
Two teams, each with four runners namely:
Roy Hiomana, Marie Soriano, Sherilyn Dela
Cruz and Karen De Castro; Julie Bolesa,
Reggie Valiente, Jenny Marata and Au
Natividad completed the 5 hilly kilometers
and reached the finish line in good shape. 15
members joined the walkers of 4 kilometers
and spare the assessible walk of 1.5 kilometer.
The Filipino team, only a small group to the
crowd of different nationalities, received
commendations from the organizers for their
Edith “Mighty Lola” Ebreo, FFT founder
and president, assisted the organizing team
while giving attention to her own team and
lead the Filipinos in cheering the runners. As
a member of the Hong Kong Ladies Road
Runners Team, Edith almost always joins all
Hong Kong Walk/Run race or related events.
A rare chance for the OFWs who loves
healthy races, the team members are growing
in numbers. Anyone who is interested to join
the team, contact Julie 9018 2526.
LEE Trading
The country head of Philippine National
Bank, Mr. Rodel Bicol, was elected as
the new Chairman of the Philippine
Association of Hong Kong by the 15
members of the group’s new Board of
Directors.
Ms Sonia Zerrudo, was elected as the
new vice-chairman. The other officers
are Louise Vas, Secretary; Gary Flores,
Treasurer; and JP de Guzman, Auditor.
Making up the rest of the Board are
Jemma Saranillo, Tesha Bancod, Anna
Pendry, Avegale Santos, Mark Dexter
Yabut, Eric Panuncialman, Robin Santos,
Jimmy Balios, Ria Ancheta and John
Palanca.
During the Annual General Meeting,
outgoing chair Jhell Palomaria extended
her thank you message and acknowledged
the support of the members for the
PAHK’s various activities during its
golden anniversary celebrations. She also
announced that proceeds of most of the
PAHK activities will be donated to the
Gawad Kalinga settlement in San Jose del
Monte, Bulacan in the Philippines.
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Laugh Lines . . .
AKIN LANG
PEDRO:Pare, gagawa ako ng pelikula...
Ako ang direktor, producer, cameraman,
ako rin ang bida... ang title:
“Ang AKIN ay AKIN, ang IYO ay AKIN
pa rin”. Ano, ayos ba?
JUAN: Pare, ang haba naman ng title, ba’t
di mo na lang gawing...ANG SUGAPA”
7 TIPS PARA MAIBA ARAW MO:
1. Ibenta ang CP at bilhin ulit
2. Ibigay ang wallet sa katabi sabay sigaw
ng “Holdap!”
3. Maglaro ng taguan tapos umuwi sa
bahay
4. Paghiwahiwalayin ang sangkap ng 3in1
5. Uminom ng 5 basong kape at matulog
6. Kurutin ang kapatid at unahang umiyak
7. Makipag dyak-en-poy sa salamin
hanggang sa manalo
Umulan
Boy 1: Gustong-gusto ko kapag umuulan.
Kasi hindi halata na umiiyak ako.
Boy 2: Ako din. Gusto ko ng ulan. Hindi
halata na umiihi na ako sa pantalon!
Pinagmulan
TEACHER: Lahat tayo nagmula kay Adan
at Eva
STUDENT: Mam, hindi po totoo yan.
Sabi ng tatay ko, nagmula daw tayo sa
unggoy!
TEACHER: iho, hindi natin pinag-uusapan
dito pamilya mo!
Hula
BOY: Miss, hulaan kita gusto mo?
GIRL: Oo ba ...
BOY: Single ka noh?
GIRL: Ang galing mo ha! pano mo
nalaman?
BOY: Ang pangit mo kaya! Duh
EX
Nagkita sa restaurant ang dating
magsyota…
GIRL: O, anong lasa ng kinakain mo?
Bagay
Guy1: Ikaw ba yung nanliligaw kay ana?
Guy2: Oo, bakit?
Guy1: Di kayo bagay.
Guy2: Sinong bagay, Kayo?
Guy1: Hindi.. Tayo.
Religious
Dad : “Hija, sa amin lang ng mom mo,
kelangan religious boyfriend mo…”
Girl: “Naku dad! sobrang religious yun!”
Dad: “E nasan sya? Pakilala mo na sa
amin”
Girl: “Mamaya na dad. Nagmimisa pa…”
Malupit
Misis 1: Ayoko na sa mister ko, lagi na lang
ako binubugbog bago ako niroromansa...
Misis 2: Mas grabe yung mister ko.
Binubugbog ako tapos si Inday ang
niroromansa.
3 Rings
What 3 rings have something to do with
The G
Factor
love?
1. Engagement ring
2. Wedding ring
and
3. Suffer-ring
BASTOS
Juan: miss ano magandang almusal?
Waitres: tapkalog sir
Juan: ayoko nun, wala bang iba? Gusto ko
light meal lang!
<sabay kindat sa seksing waitres>
Waitres: sige gusto nyo PUKE?
Juan: hahaha napakapilya mo pla!
Waitres: si sir naman, ‘PUKE’ ay PU-to at
KE-s0.
Juan: ayoko nun gusto ko ‘KANTUTIN
KITA SA KAMA’.
Waitres: bastos!
Juan: bastos ba yung,
KAN-in, TU-yo, TIN-apa, KI-nilaw, TApa, SA-ka KAMA-tis??
by: G Robles
Grow with Gratitude
“The same heat that melts the wax
hardens the clay”.
The ups and downs of life
oftentimes pose a challenge to one’s
character. Pain, hardship, trial, or
whatever you want to call it, can cause
you so much misery and may destruct you
into pieces or give you the determination
to fight and make yourself stronger,
depending on what you choose to be –
the wax or the clay.
One thing that should not be
missed in any situation is to be thankful.
It may not come naturally to some, but
gratitude is a virtue worth having.
Gratitude is more than expressing
the words “thank you.” It comes from
the heart that remembers every little
thing that touched one’s life. It emanates
Mind Game s
by Kuya Willy
Riddle Me This
Can you guess what the answer is from
the riddle below?
What belongs to you but others
use it more than you do?
______________________
Last Month’s Answers
It’s been around for millions of
years but it’s no more than a
month old. what is it?
Answer: The MOON.
Masunurin
MISIS: Himala! Ang aga mong umuwi
ngayon?!
MISTER: Sinunod ko lang ang utos ng
boss ko. Sabi kasi niya sa akin, ‘Go to hell!’
Kaya umuwi agad ako.
BOY: Eto, parang ‘yang ka-date mo…...
nakakasuka!
from the spirit that acknowledges that
blessings really do come in many forms.
Gratitude is life changing. It
turns a person’s indulgence in the misery
of deficiencies and deprivations into the
realization that at hand are already wellmeasured fortune.
Gratitude is inspiration. Grateful
people always stir encouragement and
give confidence to others. Thankful
people are happier people as they build
up better relationships and stronger
friendships.
Grand news of Good reasons
In the face of unpleasant events
happening in the Philippines lately, there
are still a lot of good news that we should
take notice of.
On top of the list is the victory of
our Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao
in his third bout with Mexican boxer
Juan Manuel Marquez. Once again, all
Filipinos took pride as Pacquiao proved to
the world that he is “one of the greatest
boxers in the history of the sport.”
Another reason for celebration
is the inclusion of our very own Puerto
Princesa Underground River in the New
Seven Wonders of Nature. In a provisional
result, Palawan’s pride bested other
nominees from over 400 locations over
220 countries.
The Philippines also took pride
when the 6-footer French-Filipina
Gwendolyn Ruais from Mandaluyong
City was crowned 1st Runner Up in the
Miss World 2011 early this month. The
title was the country’s highest finish since
Evangeline Pascual in 1973.
Lastly, “Lolong”, the 21-foot
4-inch saltwater crocodile recently
captured in Agusan del Sur now holds
the title of being the world’s longest
living crocodile. The Guinness World
Record award placed the Philippines in
another prestigious status.
Great with Gratefulness
As we realize that there are
so many things to be joyful about, we
cause ourselves to express our gratitude.
Be it by the way of the lips’ uttering
words of appreciation or by the heart’s
outpouring of personal prayer… be it in
a corner of a simple room or in a site of
a grand church… gratitude must flow,
gratitude must grow… in and within us.
Sudoku
is a logic-based,
combinatorial
number-placement
puzzle.
The objective is to fill
a 9x9 grid with digits
so that each column,
each row and each of
the nine 3x3 subgrids that compose
the grid contains all
of the digits from 1
to 9.
Fill in the blank
boxes and try solving
the puzzle without
guesswork.
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SIMILARITY
TEACHER: Anong similarity nina Jose
Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Ninoy Aquino
and Apolinario Mabini?
PEDRO: Ma’am, pagkaka-alam ko po,
silang lahat, pinanganak ng holiday?
1
2
3
4
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Christmas Reflections; Peace With You All
by Bernadette Benitez
being tested and proven genuine. The end of this faith is the salvation of
our souls (Peter 1:6-9).
LOVE - we can love one another with a pure heart because we have been
born again through the word of God which lives and abides forever
(Peter 1:22-23).
CHRISTMAS is a season of peace. The old testament tells the story
of how God set the stage to introduce the prince of peace (Isaiah 9:6)
Jesus came to break the sin & blame by making peace for us with God
through the blood of his cross (Colossians. 1:20). Instead of blaming us
for all the trouble we caused, He bore the blame for all of us. He is now
recruiting followers, who having received his forgiveness, want others to
receive it as well. When we accept forgiveness from God, we lose our
desire to withhold it from others. And when we live in peace with God,
we are eager to make peace with others; we can both give and receive
the gift of peace this Christmas.
At Christmas time, we celebrate the coming of the Prince. Though now
our world is locked in strife, one day he’ll make all conflicts cease. Jesus
took our place to give us his peace.
During the days of Adam & Eve, peace was lost. As soon as they ate
the forbidden fruit and realized their nakedness they started blaming
each other (Genesis 3:12-13) and introduced conflicts to God’s peaceful
planet. Unfortunately, all of their descendants including us have
followed their bad example. We blame others for unhappiness, for our
own bad choices and become angry when no one accepts the guilt.
Blaming others for unhappiness breaks apart families, organizations,
churches, communities and nations. We can’t make peace because we’re
pre-occupied with placing the blame.
This advent, the theme emphasizes on Hope, Peace, Joy and Love which
God sent with Christ.
HOPE - we have inheritance reserved in heaven, a living hope through
the reservation of Christ from the dead. (1 Peter 1:3-5)
PEACE - we love life & see good things/days if we turn from evil and
do good for the Lord watches over the righteous & hears their prayers.
(Peter 3:10-12)
JOY - we have inexpressible joy even though we have trials. Our faith is
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Brothers and sisters we celebrate the birth of our savior, despite the dark
night of the soul we experience like, the loss of loved ones, persistent
unemployment, serious illness or depression that will not go away from
us. Remember that all is well because of Christ Jesus. We are not alone
in our pain. God is beside us and promises never to leave us (Hebrew
13:5).He promises to supply all our needs according to his richest in
glory (Philippians 4:19) and he promises us the amazing gift of eternal
life (John 10:27-28)
A BLESSED HAPPY AWESOME CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!
H OROS C O P E
... alamin ang iyong kapalaran
Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21) A great time to
reflect and understand your own situation, just how
you feel about yourself in your current relationship.
Emotions in particular, or the feelings of those
around you, may be very clear for the first time in
a long time. The more you learn about yourself
the better relationships you can have with others.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair.
Power Numbers: 34, 1, 25, 8, 27, 2
bring both wealth and love. The energy of love
and desire allows for all sorts of pleasantries
and can provide the foundations of lots more
like it to come, if you allow it to happen.
Sometimes you can be your own worse enemy
by putting up barriers, try to let them down
today. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~
Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 16, 33, 14,
20, 45, 19
Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22) Happiness and
a desire to share your good fortune and joy
with others is all about the mood now. A
diet or budget is likely to go out the window
right now. As long as you don’t overextend
yourself, this is a good time to indulge your
feelings of kindness towards others and also to
be kind and indulgent to yourself. Emotions:
Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power
Numbers: 25, 49, 30, 45, 40, 3
Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22) Disagreements or
differences of opinion and viewpoints arise
now between you and a partner. You may have
to speak your mind in a way that challenges
or unnerves someone close to you. However,
your mind is very active and sharp, and your
reasoning power is good, so this is a good
time to try and work things out or maybe even
find some compromises. Emotions: Good ~
Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers:
10, 36, 45, 35, 40, 19
Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) This is a time for you
to shine! You have an extra measure of energy
and confidence now and will make a strong
impression on those in your environment. This
is a very good time to go for a job interview,
meet the public, or simply go out and be
seen. You will be noticed more than usual.
Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Fair. Power Numbers: 23, 37, 16, 10, 46, 26
Taurus (Apr 19 – May 20) Friendships and
love relationships are the energy for today,
as you are openly affectionate, warm, and
also quite responsive to loving gestures from
others. It’s not enough for you to simply feel
loving toward another right now, you really
want to express it and show it physically. An
opportunity for a new romance or friendship is
likely to surface now and work out quite nicely
for you. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~
Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 43, 10, 33, 7,
44, 34
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) It’s probably
about time you lifted your head from that
pile of paperwork, dressed in your finery and
went out to see what you could be missing.
Come on, you really do need the break! A
new relationship may form for some, whilst
others consider calling it quits with a longtime
commitment. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair
~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 27, 44,
34, 48, 31, 3
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) You meet people
now who are considerate, understanding and
nonjudgmental. You are also likely to form
relationships with people based on a deep level
of mutual appreciation and understanding
for each other. You are in touch with your
more sensitive, spiritual qualities, and you are
able to express a greater level of sensitivity
and greater empathy than usual. Emotions:
Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair. Power
Numbers: 30, 25, 17, 42, 15, 20
Cancer (Jun 23 – Jul 23) Opportunities for
friendship, pleasant associations and enjoyable
social interactions occur now. Personal
relationships are harmonious and rewarding.
Take some time today to let someone know
how much you appreciate them, it’s a good bet
they’ll want to show you just how much they
appreciate you to. Emotions: Fair ~ Money:
Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 19,
16, 4, 20, 23, 12
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A new friendship or
romance could commence, or an established
relationship can be recharged and improved.
If there is someone you have wanted to reach
out to, doing so now is likely to create strong
feelings between you, and may be the start of
something beautiful. Emotions: Fair ~ Money:
Fair ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 9, 28,
22, 14, 46, 48
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) Your emotions are
high at this time, and you feel optimistic,
self-confident, generous, and good-natured.
You greet life with a fresh attitude, and it is
easy for you to forget the mistakes of the past
and envision bright new avenues for growth
and fulfillment. It’s also good time to meet
someone new that will bring you a great deal
of pleasure. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good
~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 28, 1, 17,
14, 37, 32
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Because you are
not feeling very obliging or compromising,
this is not a good time to try to come to an
agreement with someone you are close to.
However, you need to get your grievances
out in the open before the tension builds up
to an unmanageable level. Emotions: Good
~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good. Power
Numbers: 3, 29, 44, 41, 5, 37
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Directions begun
today can be the start of great friendships that
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Baby Paredes - Dec 20 with husband Rich
Cris Dec 25 Gary Jan 2 Bernadeth Jan 6 Lucida
Jan 21 Judy Jan 13 Jeniffer Jan 18
Shirley Olidan Dec 3 Mila Agtarap Dec 8 Daisy
Fajardo Dec 13 Alma Ojascastro Dec 20
Noemi Grospe birthday Dec 4
with children and grand children
Jeanette Semilla & Ramil Riego
Tita Cora Carsola - Dec 15
Lyn Jocson - Nov 1; Grace Marata - Nov 24
Precious O. Santiago - Nov 20
Mhar Kristopher Cacayorin - Dec 28
Ed Adrie Santiago - Nov 3
Pilsen Acosta - Dec 16, Angie Acosta - Jan 23
Shane Jovalyn Torribio
Mawi Elisha Castanar - Dec 23
Macky - Nov 26
Phoenix Team Macz - Sep 29, Meng - Oct 13,
Charme - Nov 30, Claire - Dec 1
BAWO Team
Dainnelle Mirandilla - Jan 15 and
Bambet Mirandilla - Dec 26
Tserie Dyoy - Nov 8, Melong - Nov 15
Norma Wong - Nov 29 with Ate Rose
Tublay Team
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