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friends International Magazine DECEMBER 2010
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editor’s note
Dear FIM readers,
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MANAGING EDITOR
Arnold P. Grospe
ART DIRECTOR
Willy Castañar
COLUMNS
Apostle Renato D. Carillo
Bro. Eddie Villanueva
Bro. Rolly Estrella
Barrister Ody Lai
Noel Asinas
Cora Carsola
Ruel Y. Quezon
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bobby Campus
Jo Mabalot
Nery/Leo Jimena
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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Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas spirit
is everywhere since the “Ber” months started.
What does Christmas mean to you? Is one of the
most popular questions in the Q & A portion of any
Search for Christmas Queen of the Phil. Alliance
Party which I hosted last Sunday.
Some of the contestants say it’s a day of love and forgiveness, a day for kids
and some say it is a day to commemorate the day that the child Jesus our
savior is born.
All of them answered well but of course each one of us has a different way
of expressing the meaning of Christmas.
Christmas to me, means spending time with those you love and who love
you. It’s not about presents as a lot of kids think. It’s about enjoying the time
you have on this Earth. But most importantly it’s about forgetting those bad
feelings you might have for someone and celebrating the birth of Christ,
Jesus, with the world no matter who you are.
Christmas is my favorite season not only because of the presents I receive but
the presents that I give. It is a lot of fun shopping for gifts and even making
them. It is also a time to stop our crazy lives and focus on prayer and love.
Christmas means spending time with family that you haven’t seen in a long
time and holidays. It is the most special time of the year as this is the day we
reflect on who and what is important.
The season always brings hope to mankind. We are thankful to God for His
divine love and protection. Each Christmas is indeed a time of reflection
and renewal. We are now living in time replete with challenges, hence we
should all join our hands to help one another especially the needy in our
midst. Now is the appropriate moment for us to reach out to others in a spirit
of togetherness so that unity will always prevail.
May the true spirit of the Christmas Season fill our hearts with genuine
LOVE, PEACE and JOY and may CHARITY remain the essence of the
celebrations.
In celebrating the birth of our Lord, let us anchor our jubilations not on
grandeur but on sincere LOVE and gift-giving that will soothe the spirit and
offer hope to our loved ones, relatives and friends.
May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love. Christmas
is the time of giving and sharing. It is the time of loving and forgiving.
Together with my family and staff, we wish you all a very MERRY
CHRISTMAS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
Happy reading !!!
Mabuhay ang Pinoy…
Arnold P. Grospe
Managing Editor
We welcome editorial articles, photographs and illustrations
for publication. Please send all communications and
materials to: Friends International Magazine, 5D Sun King
Building, 580 Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong.
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Contents
december 2010 issue 61
Filguys-Hk invites everybody
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Birthday Greetings
November / December Celebrants
Mary Grace Benito Nov. 8
Francisco Maingpis Dec. 3
Joebeth Dupingay
Nov. 4
Jim Egypto
Dec. 2
Erlinda Kibong Nov. 8
Dita Mique
Dec. 11
Christina Lopez
Nov. 16
Jennirose Basiwag
Dec . 12
Lilia Sumbad
Nov. 23
Helena Velasco
Dec. 15
Marissa Bastaoang Nov. 24
Romunel Benitez
Dec. 20
Mary Ann MeravelesNov. 24
Rosalyn Maingpis
Dec. 23
Develyn Santos
Nov. 30
Shiosta Ventura
Dec. 23
Evelyn Tiago
Dec. 1
Mila Agtarap
Dec. 23
Luis Luzviminda
Dec. 1
Geraldo Antonio
Dec. 26
Sandra Sison
Dec. 29
Sherry Ann Alfondo Dec. 8
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Editor’s Note
Isabela Federation, A Year After
Boses ng OFW
A Letter From Jesus
At Your Service
PBBI - True to Their Objectives
Mga Kuwentong OFW
Legal Story
TheGreatest Gift That We Can Ever Receive
KAPHWA Winter Tournament
Snapshots
Search for the Best Christmas Gift
Guiding Light
PAHK Elects 2011 Board of Directors
Balitang Showbiz
featured Poems
Laugh Lines
FIM Outlets / Jollibee Share-a-Toy
The Art of Staying in Love
Horoscope and Mind Games
Birthday Corner / Just 4 Kids
Winalite – Anion. The Sanitary Napkin with Negative Ion.
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Isabela Federation, A Year After
by Chloe Belle D. Dogeno
It was only then when Isabelenos gathered and talked of uniting themselves for a
worthy cause. It was only then when their first set of officers took an oath of office on
2009.
Now, a year after, Isabela Federation is recognized and had raked awards in Cultural
Dance and Songs competition held in Hong Kong’s Filipino Community.
Isabela Federation with its seven member chapter and a stronghold of 309 memberships
marked 05 December 2010 as another milestone on their unity with the success of their
first year anniversary. The celebration held at Bayanihan Trust Center Auditorium,
Kennedy Town, HKSAR was well- attended with a jam-packed audience of sponsors,
guests, leaders, friends and migrants in the territory.
The highlight of the event was the “Makabayan, Makapasko Group Singing Competition
participated by various Filipino migrant groups. Besting six other competitors
and emerged as the Champion was Sto. Nino Crusaders, followed by the New
Marcosenos Association. The Crusaders was also judged Best in Makapasko Music.
Other recipients of the Special awards were; Best in Makabayan Music- La Union
Federation, Best in Stage Projection- United Group of Batangas, Best in CostumeIlocos Norte Associations, Best in Presentation- Prime 10 Peninsula Guardians and
Best in Community Support- Filipinos Reflexologists Association.
A photo contest was also held between the seven chapters of the federation, reminiscing
and detailing the chronological order of ISAFED’s life in a year since its foundation.
The concise and historical compilation of events by Naguillan Chapter showcasing
the history of its umbrella organization won them the First prize. While the Lantern
contest added merriment to the show bringing the early yuletide treat to everyone was
garnered by United San Manuel Chapter.
From 32 members, ISAFED membership ballooned to 309 with Chapters from
Naguillan, Quezon, Roxas, San Agustin, San Mateo, San Manuel and Delfin
Albano. With its mission, “Hand on Hand Onwards, the group wishes to promote
oneness, team building, continuous growth, aligning values towards achievable goals,
sustainable future, and worthy endeavors. Their vision is to have a network of people
where harmony and partnership are the core elements of success.
Ms. NOPT-HK 2010 winners with Consul General Claro Cristobal, Flomie Ecot (L) of Mindanao Region -second runnerup, Dianna Lopez (C) of Region III- Ms. NOPT-HK 2010 and Helen Collado (R) of Region II, 1st runner-up and best in
attire.
Warren Daaco,Florence Padua, Asteria Timoguing, Susie Calaycay, and Lolit Brana- NOPT-HK pioneering officers with
guests and advisers during the awarding of plaque of appreciation in the celebration of the 10th year anniversary held
in Traders Hotel in Queens’s Road West on Nov. 21.
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Boses ng OFW
A Reflection this Christmas Day
ni Chloe Belle de la Gente - Dogeno
Ang mga Manggagawang Pilipino sa labas ng bansa ay nagtitiis ng hirap at pagod sa trabaho kumita lamang ng dolyar. Nangungulila sa
pamilya pero walang mapagpipilian upang mabuhay ng marangal. Hinirang na mga Bagong Bayani dahil sa mahalagang kontribusyon
sa ekonomiya ng Pilipinas kaya nararapat lamang na pakinggan ang kanilang boses para sa bayan.
Apat na buwan na ang nakaraan mula nang
naganap ang hindi inaasahang hostagedrama sa Manila. Ang trahedyang nagresulta
sa pagkabuwis ng buhay ng walong tagaHong Kong at naglagay sa binggit ng
kamatayan ng buhay ng iba pang mga turista.
Ang insidenteng na nagdulot ng iba’t- ibang
reaksiyon sa buong mundo at pagbabatikos sa
mga opisyales ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas lalo’t
higit sa pulisiya nito.
Dito sa Hong Kong, nagdulot ang
pangyayari ng takot at pangamba sa buhay
at empleyo ng mga Pilipino sa teritoryo.
May mga nagsasabing nakakaranas sila ng
pagmamaltrato at disriminasyon mula sa
mga insik. Meron ding nagresulta ito ng mga
terminasyon at kawalan ng trabaho ng ilang
Pilipino dahil sa galit at takot ng mga amo.
Naka- recover na kaya ang mga Pilipino sa
Hong Kong mula sa matinding pagsubok sa
kanila na dulot ng insedente noong Agosto
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Charlotte Garcinez
Wala
na
akong
gaanong
naririnig
mula sa mga insik sa
palengke tungkol sa
nangyaring trahedya.
Sa bahay ay hindi na
rin naming pinapagusapan nina amo iyan.
Siya pa nga ang nagsabi na trahedya iyon na
maaring mangyari kahit saan. So far naman
wala akong naranasang sama ng loob mula sa
mga insik nang mangyari iyon. Para sa akin
ay naka- recover na ang mga taga- Hong Kong
at mga Pilipino sa nangyari.
Iyon nga lang at may naririnig pa rin akong
negatibong reaksiyon mula sa mga kapwa
nating Pilipino tungkol sa mga pulis natin.
Katulad kanina sa bus, sabi ng isang Pilipina
ay dapat tanggalin iyong mga may malalaking
tiyan na pulis sa atin.
sa kanya. Nakakalungkot pag ganito ang
sitwasyon natin sa trabaho kaya sabi ko sa
kanya ay tumahimik na lamang siya para
hindi siya ma-terminate dahil mahirap ang
buhay sa atin. Pero kahit pano at unti- unting
bumabalik sa normal ang lahat.
Sabi nga ng amo ko, malalang korupsiyon
daw sa goyerno natin ang ugat ng insidenteng
iyon. Di na ako sumagot kasi alam kong may
katotohanan din ang sinabi niya.
Ophelia Baquirin
Hindi pa fully recover
ang mga Pinay dito sa
insidenteng nangyari
noon. Meron pa
ring mga amo na
akala nila ay lahat
ng
mga
Pilipino
ay gaya ni Mendoza. Kahit sa palengke ay
nararamdaman pa rin ang diskriminasyon
sa atin. Sabi nga ng isang insik, mahal daw
ang benta niya ng isda sa isang Pilipina dahil
“yayay” daw ito. Sa tram at mga bus, talagang
maramdaman mo pa rin ang diskriminasyon
sa ating mga Pilipino kapag siksikan ang mga
pasahero.
Lalo pang lumala ang ganitong pananaw ng
mga insik sa atin dahil sa pagsulpot at biglang
pagpapatupad ng Mandatory Insurance for
Agnecy- hired OFWs na iyan ng POEA.
Lirio Ursua
Sa tingin ko ay naka- recover na dahil okey
na ang kapaligiran. Araw- araw akong
nagbibiyahe at wala na akong na- encounter
na mga di magandang pagtrato sa ating mga
pina. Hindi kagaya nang kasagsagan ng krisis
na talagang nakikita’t
nararamdaman mo
ang galit ng mga insik
sa ating mga Pilipino.
Merong dinuduran
nila at sinasabuyan ng
tubig ang mga pinay
sa bus at palengke
pero ngayon ay wala
na.
Sana nga ay manumbalik na rin ang pagkuha
nila ng mga Pilipinong kasambahay.
Bumalik sa normal ang sitwasyon dito para
makapamuhay tayo ng maayos at walang
takot o pangamba habang naglalakad sa
kalye.
Virginia Vestuir
Palagay
ko
ay
namumbalik na sa
dati ang sitwasyon
dahil wala na akong
masyadong naririnig
na nag- uusap tungkol
sa nangyari. Dagdag
pa na buwan ng Pasko kaya abala ang lahat
lalo na ang mga Pilipino para sa paghahanda
rito. Kaya hindi na gaanong napagtutuunan
ng pansin ang isyung iyong.
Sa mga insik, siguro meron pa ring mga
masama ang loob pero hindi natin sila
masisisi. Sa kasalukuyan ay wala na rin akong
naririnig na mga reklamo ng mga kababayan
natin na minaltrato sila o ano pa man. Kahit
na paminsan- minsan ay laman pa rin ng mga
news ang nangyari.
Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon Sa Inyong Lahat
Maraming salamat po sa inyong walang sawang pagtangkilik sa aming serbisyo
Ronalyn Lucas
Sa palagay ko ay
hindi pa lubusang
naka- recover ang
mga Pilipino at Insik
hinggil sa epekto
ng trahedya. Dahil
marami pa ring mga
insik ang nagrereklamo sa nangyari. Marami
pa ring mga Pilipina ang nangangamba
tungkol sa kanilang trabaho. Katulad ng isang
ka- building ko, sinisisi pa rin siya ng kanyang
amo hanggang ngayon kapag nagagalit ito
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A Letter from Jesus
by Bernadeth Benitez
As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year
there’s a celebration in my honor and I think that this prayer celebration
will be repeated.
During this day time there are many people preparing, shopping for
presents and gifts for their friends, godchildren.There are lots of radio,
television announcements, commercials and in every part of the world
everyone is talking about my birthday is getting closer. It is really very
nice to know that at least once a year, some people think of me.
Family and friends get together and have lots of fun but they don’t know
the meaning of the celebration. I remember the last years there was a
great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods,
pastries, fruits and assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were
exquisite and there were many, many wrapped gifts.
But do you want to know something? I wasn’t invited. I was the guest
of honor, the celebrant, but they didn’t send me an invitation. The party
was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside they closed
the door in my face and I waited to be with them and share their table.
I would like this Christmas that you will allow me to enter into your
life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand
years ago I came to this world to give my life for you on this earth to
save you.
In truth that didn’t surprise me because in the last few years all closed
their doors to me. Since I wasn’t invited I decided to enter the party
without making any noise and sit in a corner. They were all drinking,
there were some drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything.
They were having a good time.
Today, I only want you to believe this with your heart. I wanted to have
something with you. As many didn’t invite me into their party, I will
have my own celebration, a grandious party that no one could have
imagined, a spectacular party. I am still making the final arrangements.
At midnight all the people begun to hug each other, I extend my arms
waiting for someone to hug me and do you know no one hugged me.
Suddenly, they all began to share gifs. They unwrapped them one by one
with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if,
maybe, there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday
everybody shared gifts and you did not get one?
Today, I am sending you my many invitations and I wanted you to
know and wish that you can attend and I will make a reservation for
you and write your name with Golden letters in my grand guest book.
Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don’t
answer the invitation will be left outside. Be prepared because when
ready, you will be a part of my great party.
I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly I left.
Every year, people just only remember the gifts, the parties, have fun
and drink and eat and nobody remembers me.
See you soon. I love you.
Jesus
PNB IS NOW IN TAIPO
PNB Hong Kong management led by its new Country Head Mr. Rodel C. Bicol, together with
Rolly Cruz, Raymond Evora, Kathy De Guzman, celebrated the blessing of its PNB Global Taipo
Branch last Nov 28, 2010.
The branch is located at Shop 10A, G/F, Elegance Garden, 1-7 Namwan Road and is a few
minutes away from Taipo Market MTR, Exit A2. A simple ceremony was officiated by Father
Mechelle Reginio (CICM) attended by about 40 OFWs living in the area. They were so happy
that their signature campaign for PNB to be in Taipo was realized, prompting them to give a
plaque of appreciation to the PNB team. Their leader Edwin said that our kababayans can now
easily open their PNB Pangarap accounts, Kiddie accounts and avail of Pangarap loan through
the branch facilities. Branch Manager Frank Luna gave away lucky coins and giveaways during
the event. The branch can be reached at tel nos. 2577-0553 or 2577-2004.
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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, 5D Sun King Building,
580 Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong. (Attention to Bro. Rolly)
A CASE OF ENVY
Will you still complain?
Dear Bro. Rolly,
Bro. Rolly
A Chinese couple hired me four years ago and my
contract with them was renewed for another two
years which started 1st of March this year. My
relationship with them has always been smooth and
almost perfect until my lady employer gave birth to
their first child, a baby boy, last April 11, 2010.
VISUALLY MOLESTED
On May 2, 2010 they hired Linda, an ex-nurse from
the Philippines, specifically to look after the baby
as nanny. They feel that I will not be able to do
household chores as efficiently as I could if I were
also to take care of the baby.
What I am angry about is that Linda does not help
me at all in doing household chores. All she does
is just to feed the baby and take care of his needs
while our lady employer is not at home. This is
totally unfair because my domestic job of cleaning,
cooking, washing, ironing and other chores are more
difficult than babysitting and yet we receive the same
amount of salary.
I want to impress upon my employer that without
me, they will not be able to eat anything, they will
have nothing to wear and their flat will be dirty. I
honestly feel that I should be paid more.
Please advise me as to what I should do to get what
I want.
Api, Apleichau
Dear Ms. Api,
In the first place you should not compare
yourself with another person because you
become judgmental and then feel either
superior or inferior and on this particular case,
you feel you have been treated unfairly.
Every one has his own strength and weakness.
Consider this – while Linda the nanny is expert
in child-care as she is a nurse, she is not expert
in cooking like you are. And while you may
be good in cooking and other chores, you are
not an expert in baby sitting and nursing. That
makes it even. What happens is that each one
of you is complimentary to one another. In
other words what you cannot do well, she
does well; and what she cannot do well, you
do well.
In fact you should count your blessing, my
friend. In these hard times of economic turmoil
you are lucky that your employer is able to
hire another worker to look after her baby – or
else you could be doing both babysitting and
household chores all together at the same time
for the same amount of salary, and I am pretty
sure you will not like that.
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Dear Bro. Rolly,
About four months ago, I finished my two year
contract with a European family and while I would
have preferred to renew my contract as they are an
excellent employer, they decided to return to Europe
at the end of my contract.
While I was with them, I have been accustomed to
their habits at home including eating only bread,
salad and oven-cooked meals. Everyone in their flat
wore shorts without inhibition and so did I.
My problem started when I transferred to a new
employer, a childless Chinese couple. Both of them
are working but most of the time my lady employer
spends more time outside as she works as a flight
attendant.
As a result I spend most evenings in the flat with
my male employer. He would return to the flat from
work at around seven in the evening and would go
to bed before midnight and so I am exposed to his
teasing and bad jokes for that long period of time
almost every night.
While I can tolerate his bad jokes and ridicules, I
just cannot stand his staring at my chest as if he has
x-ray eyes that he could see my breasts. There was
even a time when he touched my behind but told
me it was just an accident. He frequently jokes and
tells me that he finds me seductive especially with my
shorts and sleeveless shirt and that if his wife dies in
an airplane crash, he would marry me. One time
he told me that he wants to have sex with me only
if I consented because he said once I tasted his love,
I will be craving for it for the rest of my life. This
is really an insult especially I love my husband and
my family.
who wears shorts and seductive t-shirts
without wearing a bra. Your employer teasing
you is just the start of more insinuations that
he wants to have sex with you. The next time,
he will offer you money and promises of a
better life if you consented to his desire. And
while you continue to practice your habit of
wearing shorts and sporting light shirt without
bra where the outline of your breasts is clear to
his naked eyes, you will continue to arouse his
lust and sexual desire and your problem will
continue to persist.
The solution is clear – decency is required
even at home. Wear simple but decent skirt
and blouse or shirt and put on your bra as
well and see his desire for you naturally dies.
Respetuhin mo naman ang sarili mo, magsuot
ka ng marangal para hindi sabihin ng employer
mo nilalako mo ang sarili mo.
Bro. Rolly
TO ALL OUR READERS & FRIENDS, A
BLESSED CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW
YEAR!
Christine Hair &
Beauty Salon
I will appreciate your counsel.
Personalised Hair & Beauty Care
Service is our priority...
Ms. Christine
Visually Molested, Kowloon
Dear Ms. Visually Molested,
I have always advised OFWs in this column
against wearing shorts and seductive clothes
in the house of their employers especially
in situations where the female helper is left
alone in the flat in the presence of the male
employer.
Sexual molestations are not far from happening
in a situation where the male employer is alone
in the flat constantly for a long period of time
in the presence of a careless female employee
Manager
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Pinoy Bayanihan Brigade - True to Their Objectives
by Leigh Sianen
almost all the members had the opportunity
to be on stage to show their talents. Earlier,
the group attracted attention from the crowd
while doing their rehearsals on the streets because of unique props until a television crew
approached them for a short interview, asking the story of the play and its moral lesson.
They hit the papers before with a brawl and
now they continue conquering Hong Kong
with a WOW!
After showing the Traditional Courtship and
Marriage of the Philippines in Hong Kong
Festival last July, once again the Pinoy Bayanihan Brigade International (PBBI) showcased the Filipino Cultures and traditions
to the entire Asia through stage play putting
into life the Legend of Mt. Makiling/Mariang
Makiling during the Yau Tsim Mong District
Festival on the 7th of November 2010.
was also the director of the play decided to
perform this again as the invitation requires
for the slot of not a song or dance. This was
also their winning piece during the Mascara
Festival Sponsored by Assembly of Ilocano
Association on November 2009.
The play gained loud applause from the audience and a lot of praise from the host and
also participants from the other countries,
like Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Local Chinese and others. The Assembly
of Ilocano Association also performed the
Pandango sa Ilaw and Lawiswis Kawayan
cultural Dance.
The two-week festival held at the Henry Leung Community Complex at Yau Ma Tei,
showed different cultures, traditions and talents of entire Asia.
The Founder and also the Chairman who
The group explained it is a legend of the famous mountain in Luzon and is also an inactive volcano and nowadays it is somewhat
with an environmental meaning since Mariang Makiling is believed to be the keeper of
the animals and trees of the Mountain.
The president Lloyd Saday was delighted that
Health, Beauty and Fitness
“How we look is how we take care of ourself. Our lifestyle, the food we eat and how we face life contributes a lot to our wellness.” - Chloe Belle
Sense of Humor Heals and Keeps the Doctor Away
by Bernadeth M. Benitez
Negative emotions can adversely affect
our health. Humor is the wonderful tool.
It help us cope with what we are facing
and help us cope with what we are facing
and helps us get better too. Laughter can
cultivate that optimism and it is truly the
best medicine in many ways.
Humor diffuses fear- Humor can crack
through the ice and take away the fear.
Humor id reassuring- If the patient says
her chest really hurts. Through sense of
humor tells them that the pain is normal
and they are going to be fine.
Humor relaxes us- When people use
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humor, the automatic nervous system just
tones down a bit to take it off high gear
and that allows the heart to relax
Humor is mutually beneficial coping
mechanism plus its better way to enjoy
life. Laughing increased blood flow
as much as 15 to 30 minute workout.
Researchers believe that laughing causes
the body to release beneficial chemicals
called Endorphins which may counteract
the effect of stress hormones and cause
blood vessel to dilate.
In similar manner, laughing may also
boost the immune system and reduce
inflammation, which is thought to increase
the risk of various health problems.
So keep laughing, have the sense of humor
and be optimistic…..Happy reading.
Mga Kwentong OFW
ni Violy C. Pascual
Pasko ay Pag-asa
Pasko na naman,
kinakantahan
ang
pagsapit ng araw na ito. Saan man mapadako
ang pinoy, pasko ay ipinagdiriwang sa abot
ng makakayang maipagbunyi ang pagalala sa kapanganakan ni Hesus na siyang
nagdadala ng bagong pagasa ng buhay.
Si Maria ay nakarating sa Saudi Arabia
noon nakaraang
bago
mag-pasko.
Unang pagkakataon
na mahiwalay
sa piling
ng kanyang mag-ama.
Maayos, masaya na simpleng buhay,
hinamon ng pagsubok. Nagsara ang
pinapasukang pagawaan ng semento ang
kanyang kabiyak at wala ng mahanap
na sasapat sa pang-arawaraw na
pangangailangan.
upang madagdagan ang hindi sapat na
sahod, pantustos sa mga kolehiyo ng mga
anak.
May hindi nakatapos, may nakatapos ngunit
hindi naman makahanap ng maayos-ayos na
trabaho ngunit ang pinakamasayang paskong
maituturing ni Inday ay dumating na. Ang
nakatapos na anak niya, bilang doktora
ay magbabakasyon na mula sa Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia sa unang pagkakataon at
makakasabay ni Inday sa pagbabakasyon.
Magsasamang ipagdiriwang ang pasko na
kung saan kulang-kulang sampung taon
na hindi nararanasan ni Inday. Pagsalusaluhan ang noche buena at buena noche
sa bagong tahanan, katas ng Hong Kong at
Saudi Arabia. Malamang na isa o dalawang
taon na lang si Inday na maninilbihan sa
kanyang pinakahuling mabait na amo. Sa tuwing magbabalik-tanaw si Inday,
hindi makapaniwalang nakapagtapos siya
ng tatlong kolehiyo sa halos dugo ang
tumulong pawis sa nakaraang mahigit
sampung taon. Pagtitiis, pagtitiyaga at
pagiging malapit sa Panginoon ang kanyang
naging sandata upang makarating sa
kanyang simpleng pangarap na makatapos
ang kanyang mga anak.
May liwanag na nag-aabang sa ating lahat,
maghintay lamang tayo sa ating panahon.
Maligayang Pasko sa lahat ng OFW. Anim na taon, edad ng kaisa-isang anak,
kailangan na ring paghandaan ang pantustos
sa pagaaral. Tirahan na hindi na kailangan
mangupahan na siya munang dapat bayaran
bago ang ilalaman sa tiyan. Mga dahilan
upang sapilitan nang lumisan si Maria at
maging isang OFW.
Walang kwenta ang nagluluningningan
na mga ilaw, mga hindi kilalang pagkain,
alanganin lahat sa paningin higit sa lahat
hindi kapiling ang pamilya. Walang pasko
kay Maria noong isang taon, ngunit dugong
pinoy na matibay ang loob at muling
bumabangon saan man malugmok, masaya
at punong puno ng pag-asa ang pasko niya
ngayon.
Nagmumuni-muni sa abot-kamay na
pangarap, nakahanap ng magandagandang pagkakakitaan ang asawa sa
napagkasunduan planong manirahan na
sa probinsya. Palipasin ang isang taon
makatapos ng kontrata, malinaw ang
tinutumbok na kinabukasan ni Maria at ang
pamilya nito. Sa pananaw na positibo, ang
dalawang taon na malayo sa kinagisnang
paligid, nakakatulong kay Maria upang
lalong tumibay ang kanyang pagmamahal
sa kanyang mag-ama. Higit sa lahat ang
alagaan mabuti ang perang siyang dahilan
upang pansamantalang mawalay sa mga
mahal sa buhay.
Si Inday naman na mahigit sampung taon
ng OFW dito sa Hong Kong, nagdanas ng
hindi birong hirap at sakripisyo. Mula sa
malupit na amo, pagod sa dagdag trabaho
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Legal Matters
by Barrister Ody A. Lai
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Karaoke Singing Ended in Assault - - Part 1
Pinky (not real name) was charged with solo
offence of Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm
at Tuen Mun Magistracy in October 2010
where she pleaded not guilty. Prosecution had
7 witnesses, 3 of which gave evidence and 4
of which evidence was admitted either under
S65C and S 65B.
Mryna H (not her real name), the victim of the
assault, gave evidence in chief that when she
arrived at the Barkads Cybershop and Karaoke
at around 8pm, she went straight to the inner
room of the shop where she sat with 4 other
friends, 2 males and 2 females, on the first
table out of three. The 2nd table was seated by
some unknown customers and 3rd table where
Pinky was seated with two other ladies. Myrna
started drinking with her friends and after 1
hour, Pinky without any basis started to give
her strange angry looks. Myrna ignored Pinky
thinking she is drunk.
At about 10pm, Pinky approached Myrna and
with no explanation started swearing at her with
foul language. Myrna stood up and confronted
Pinky asking her, what’s your problem?
Without any warning, Pinky attempted to
slap Myrna’s face but Rico (not his real name)
quickly averted the attack. Myrna tried to
hit back at Pinky but was stopped by Sonny
(not his real name). Rico and Sonny tried to
stop the fighting from escalating. Rico pushed
Myrna back to their table. Sonny pushed Pinky
towards the karaoke door.
Pinky struggles with Sonny as Pinky wants
to get her hands on Myrna. Sonny carries
Pinky towards the main store area where
sari-sari goods were sold. Myrna follows and
Pinky while still being carried by Sonny grabs
Myrna’s hair and pulls it. Rico takes the hands
of Pinky off Myrna’s hair. Pinky let go but
with her 2 hands waving like helicopters hit
the left cheek of Myrna twice. Sonny let Pinky
off by the cashier counter where can be found
a chair and a small table. Myrna followed but
2 of her female friends held her left and right
hands pass by Pinky and steers Myrna to the
main door to depart from the shop.
On cross examination of Myrna, this counsel
asked what hand did Pinky used to slap
Myrna’s face to which she answered Pinky’s
right hand was used to slap Myrna’s left
cheek twice. Asked how Pinky effected the 2
slapping movements, Myrna demonstrated
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that Sonny was carrying Pinky with his hands
braced around the hips of Pinky. Pinky facing
Sonny with her 2 hands above Sonny’s head,
grabbed Myrna’s hair using her 2 hands. Rico
took Pinky’s hands off Myrna’s hair. Then
Pinky started waiving her 2 hands left right
then right to left and with her right hit Myrna’s
left cheek.
It was put to Myrna that Pinky would not
be able to grab Myrna’s very short hair at a
height over Sonny’s head to which Myrna
disagreed. It was put to Myrna that it would
be impossible even by her demonstrations that
Pinky be able to hit Myrna on her left cheek
twice using Pinky’s right hand if both are
facing each other. Right hand of Pinky would
consequently hit the right cheek of Myrna
but not right hand hitting the left cheek. Her
demonstrations of hitting are doubtful because
at that height, Pinky would not be able to hit
Myrna’s left checks. Pinky would have to be
bent down on either shoulders of Sonny to
effect the hitting. Myrna disagreed.
This counsel asked whether Myrna’s statement
to the police statement is complete and
accurate to which she agreed. It was pointed
out that in her statement Pinky slaps Myrna
not hit her. In the statement, Pinky uses her
right hand to slap Myrna’s right cheek and not
left cheek. There is no mention that Myrna
was slapped or hit twice. There is no mention
that Pinky was carried by Sonny out of the
karaoke room. In the statement, Pinky left the
karaoke room by herself. There iss no mention
of waving two hands like a helicopter. There is
no mention of pulling hair. Myrna answered
that she told everything to the police but it
was not put down into writing. There is much
discrepancy between Myrna’s court evidence
and her statement to the police after the event.
Which version is the correct one? Myrna
insisted that her court evidence is the correct
and accurate version.
Photos taken by police officers were shown
to Myrna, and this counsel pointed out that
the sari-sari portion of the shop was in chaos,
with goods scattered all over the floor, most
items near the cashier counter where there is
a chair and a small table. Myrna was asked
to explain what caused the clutter. Myrna
answers that Pinky grabbed the goods on the
shelf and throws them when Myrna walked
pass Pinky with Myrna’s 2 female friends.
This counsel then showed another photo to
Myrna and it was put to her that the goods
in fact came from the empty shelf near the
main door where goods were missing. It was
put to her that it was Myrna who grabs those
items off the shelf and throws them towards
the direction of Pinky seating by the chair
near the cashier counter with a small table,
explaining the scattered items around that area
and explaining the empty shelf near the main
door. Myrna disagreed.
This counsel showed yet another photo to
Myrna that at the main door are 3 steps before
landing on the main floor of the building,
to which she agreed. It was put to her that
after Myrna throws goods at Pinky, Myrna’s
2 female friends restrained her by holding
both of Myrna’s hands and pushing pulling
Myrna towards the main door. Myrna puts a
struggle with her 2 female friends and in the
process, three of them fail to anticipate the 3
steps leading to the main floor of the building.
All three of them fell down the stairs, thus
explaining the bruises on Myrna’s 2 hands,
either from the pulling pushing struggle among
them and or the falling on the stairs. Myrna
disagreed.
This counsel showed the medical report of
Myrna stating that she had bruising on her left
and right hands but no injury on either sides
of neither her cheeks from the helicopter like
hitting nor her head or scalp from the pulling
of her hair. There is inherent discrepancy in
Myrna’s evidence and it was put to her that
she was lying in court and she lied at the police
station. Myrna disagreed.
This counsel also put to Myrna that Pinky
sang many songs at the karaoke room to the
annoyance of Myrna. On the 7th song of
Pinky, Myrna approached Pinky and told her
to stop singing as Pinky’s voice is not good
and off key. Pinky continued singing her songs
anyway to the annoyance of Myrna. It was
put to Myrna that it was she who started the
commotion and the strange and angry stares
of Pinky to Myrna for no apparent reason as
Myrna alleges are all lies. Myrna disagreed.
(To be Continued in January 2011 Issue)
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The Greatest Gift That We Can Ever Receive
TUCSO-HK Fund Raising Event - - Another Milestone
by Cleofe Mendoza
by Apostle Renato D. Carillo / ORAS NG HIMALA staff
It was the Holy Father
who gave us the
greatest gift. Because
of His immeasurable love, so He gave His
only begotten Son.
For God so loved the world that He gave His
one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3: 16
Though the Father had already given us the
greatest gift yet He gives us more.
Look what He has been given unto us;
• He gives us eternal life and an abundant
life.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and
destroy; I have come that they mayhave life,
and have it to the full.
John 10:10
• He gives us the right to become His child.
Yet to all who received him, to those who
believed in his name, he gave the right to
become children of God-children born not of
natural descent, nor of human decision or a
husband’s will, but born of God.
John 1:12-13
• He gives us perfect health as He took away
our sicknesses and diseases.
Surely he took up our infirmities and carried
our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken
by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But
he was pierced for our transgressions, he was
crushed for our iniquities; the punishment
that brought us peace was upon him, and by
his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:4-5
• He gives us peace.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives. Do
not let your hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid.
John 14:27
• He gives us joy.
Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that
I may be filled with joy.
2 Timothy 1:4
• He gives us strength and protection.
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen
you and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
• He gives us success and a victorious life.
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But thanks be to God, who always leads us in
triumphant procession in Christ and through
us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the
knowledge of him. 2 Corinthians 2:14
• He gives us freedom as He redeemed us
from the curse of the law.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law
by becoming a curse for us, for it is written:
“Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree. Galatians 3:13
What can we give to Him in return?
ANSWER:
1. GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS.
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No
branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain
in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless
you remain in me.
John 15:4
2. REPENT FROM ALL YOURS SINS.
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your
sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing
may come from the Lord.
Acts 3:19
3. ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR
LORD, HEALER & SAVIOUR OF YOUR
LIFE.
That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus
is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God
raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9
4. OBEY HIS COMMANDS OR HIS
WORD.
If you love me, you will obey what I
command.
John 14:15
5. ATTEND REGULAR SERVICES.
Let us not give up meeting together, as some
are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage
one another—and all the more as you see the
Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
RECEIVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
TODAY, please pray this prayer…
“Father God, I don’t want to go to hell. I
realized 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 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, selfpity, 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.
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.
Indeed, our loving heavenly Father gave us
His Son Jesus Christ – He is the greatest gift
that we can ever have.
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For the past two years, The United City of San
Fernando Organization, with its eye-catching
acronym TUCSO-HK, has been holding fundraising events in order to fulfill the groups’
aspirations and objectives.
Their third major project - SCHOOL GRANTS
at hand, the Coronation of Miss Tucso-HK
2010-11, Search for Miss Face of the Year 201011, Impersonators’ Showdown and Induction of
Officers for 2010-11 was held last November 21,
2010 at the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex,
Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.
Ever since TUCSO-HK was organized,
government officials from their town has
been very supportive, not only financially but
physically. Every event is attended by guests
from Philippines and this time around, it is not
an exemption. 4 of the City Councilors of San
Fernando City, La Union, namely Joseph de
Guzman, Andre Dacanay, Ramon Laudencia
and Ramon “Monetzki” Ortega, SK President
Ramon Ortega Jr and the Provincial Budget
Officer of La Union Mdm. Catherine Franco
were in attendance to grace the occasion. They all
gave their message of support to the group; and a
pledge of monetary assistance for the funding of
the next project from Mdm. Cathy Franco which
drew much applause from the members. A most
welcome and truly heartwarming unexpected
gesture.
Every event of the group brings out surprises
and enjoyment. This time, the Impersonators’
Showdown was the highlight; drawing in shrieks of
laughter, shouts and claps. Six contenders mostly
from TUCSO vied for the Best Impersonator.
Lady Gaga, impersonated by Carmelita Solis
was a big hit and eventually bagged the title,
Madonna (Like a Virgin) by Fely Quirante came
in second, Sampaguita (Bonggahan) by Ursula
Andrada was third, a re-incarnation of Elvis
Presley, by Josie Apilado was fourth, Shakira
by Irene Cabutaje of Astig group got 5th place
and Madonna (Baby give me one more time) by
Charina Lachica at 6th place. All were given cash
prizes and trophies.
The candidates for the Search for Miss Face of
the Year 2010-11 got their share of the audience
applause as well while on stage and the final leg
of which is the on-the-spot interview question
from the judges. All were able to give their best
in answering the questions. Crowned as Miss
Face of the Year 2010-11 was Vangeline Valdez
of Tucso-HK, 1st Runner-Up went to Annie
Rose Sabarillo of Iloilo City, 2nd Runner-Up is
Sugar Baccay of the Star Circle Group and 3rd
Runner-Up is Venus Somera of the Sto.Tomas
and Bauang La Union Group. Winner of Miss
Tucso-HK 2010-11 Popularity went
to Vangeline Valdez of Tucso-HK,
1st Runner-Up is Venus Somera of
Sto. Tomas and Bauang La Union
group, 2nd Runner-Up is Lovella
Sobrepena of Bacnotan Assn and
3rd Runner-Up is Lolita Lopez of
Bangar Assn.
For its upcoming third year of
existence, officers for 2010-11
was inducted by Hon. Ramon
“Monetzki” Ortega, also the Vice
President of Liga ng mga Barangay of SFC.
TUCSO-HK 2010-11 officers:
President
VP Internal
VP External
Secretary
Asst. Sec.
Cleofe “feng” Mendoza
Claire Apilado
Nelson Rivera
Welma Ochinang
Esperanza Tadios
Treasurer-
Asst. Treas.
Auditor
Asst. Aud.
Bus. Managers P.R.O’s
Coordinators
Peace Officers
Founder/Adviser
Nida Balcita
osie Apilado
Evangelina Villanueva
Gemmalou Umel
Brenda Ducusin
Marites Ducusin
Carmelita Solis
Bella Rivera
Romeo Galvez
Vilma Panit
Feliza Angeles
Charina Lachica
Elvie Carino
Gemma Balcita
Ryda Dacumos
Amelia Estacio
Ursula Andrada
Arlyn valdez
Lilia Ramos
Scherrie Penetrante
Fely Quirante
Joey Ortega
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Search for the Best Christmas Gift
by Bishop. Eddie Villanueva
Guiding Light
How to Connect Ourself to God? The Attitude of Faith
by Bernadeth M. Benitez
It’s Christmas time again and the search is
on. By this, I mean the annual search for the
customary best and finest gifts we may give
to our families and friends. By this, I also
mean the annual search of godchildren for
their godparents for their much anticipated aguinaldo. By this, I further
mean Filipino overseas’ balikbayan boxes getting filled up with the
choicest padala and pasalubong for their loved ones back home in the
Philippines.
boys aged two years and below to be killed. But by then, the Child was
already out of harm’s way. And Herod died without seeing the Savior.
The concept of searching for the finest gifts during Christmas season
is not original to us. In fact, the act of seeking is the very heart of
Christmas.
These are the three lessons on searching and finding the best Christmas
Gift who is the Savior Child born to become our Messiah and
Master: first, simple faith can make us see the Savior; second, he who
intentionally seeks the Savior is wise; and third, the search for the Savior
must be sincere and personal.
When the angel of the Lord appeared before the sleepy shepherds who
were out in the field that night, watching over their sheep, he bid them
tidings of great joy. “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful
event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in
David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look
for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:10, Msg).
At once, the shepherds took off, went to Bethlehem, sought and
found the newborn Child. Then they told everyone about the angel’s
appearance and his message about the Child.
These simple shepherds were the first people to be told about the birth
of the Savior, and they believed what they heard. They were the first to
be told to seek Him, and they sought and found Him – and everything
they had seen and heard was just as the angel had said (Luke 2:20)! Their inspiring story tells us how our simple faith can make us see the
Savior. If we listen to the Word and obey, there are no pre-qualifications
asked of us. We can come to Him as we are, regardless of our position
and condition in life, and we will still find Him as He is.
The sorry story of King Herod proves to us that there are those who will
seek the Savior and find Him not because they seek Him not with a pure
heart. Herod also typifies how man’s power, wealth, and fame do not
guarantee him automatic access to the Savior. And most importantly,
seeking and finding the Savior is a personal act; we cannot order, pay, or
threat others to search God for us.
This Christmas, amidst the frenzied busyness of the holidays, may
we find ourselves seeking the Savior with all of our heart and finding
His great love for all of us! Only those who have found the Savior and
accepted His saving grace have the reason to celebrate the season.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). “He
who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have
life” (1 John 5:12). “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost”
(Luke 19:10).
Man should realize that these wise men’s message rings true to this day,
and anyone who thinks that God is already irrelevant in our time of
sophisticated technology and advance intelligence is utterly foolish. “Only a fool would say, “There is no God!” People like that are worthless! They
are heartless and cruel and never do right” (Psalm 53:1).
Christmas or not, wise people still seek, and find, God.
Then there was King Herod who also sought the Child, albeit his
intention was evil. Afraid that the newborn King whom the wise men
were looking for might take the kingdom from him, Herod set to seek
the Child himself that he might kill Him. So he asked the magis to
report to him where he could find the Child, in the guise that that he too
wanted to worship Him. But God cannot be mocked nor cheated. Aware of Herod’s evil plan,
He instructed the magis in their dream to never go back to Herod. Realizing eventually that the wise men outwitted him, Herod ordered all
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convince me to have that attitude of faith. She
lamented that we imagine that we are talking
to God personally and inject faith so that we
feel comfortable coming to God with our
needs, our concerns and whatever issues were
current in our life.
conduct our lives aware of him, relying in him,
listening to what he says, then whatever we ask
him according to his will, he hears us. And if
we know that he hears us whatever we ask we
know that we have what we asked from him.
I heard from the homily of the Priest and
Pastors that “If we pray we must begin
a relationship with God. We have that
foundation, we familiarize ourselves to him,
we connect our selves by reading and believing
his words. For those who know him and rely
on him, Jesus seems to be wildly generous in
his offer. If you remain in me and my words
remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it
will be given you Jesus said. To remain in Him
and have his words remain means we must
Like in our group organizations and
association, we place our confident in GOD.
We say this because, there is nothing in us that
allows us to claim that we are capable of doing
this work. The capacity we have comes from
God, it is he who made us capable in doing
those activities we did. Love ane another. Try
to do what everyone considers to be good.
Consider the feelings of others. By doing this,
God answer our prayers according to his will,
wisdom, his love for us and his holiness.
Those who manifest their faith and have
relationship with God based on faith. In my
readings, to have faith is to be sure of the
things we hope for and to be certain of the
things we can not see. Like God, we can’t see
him but he could see him through his words
in the Bible. It was by faith when we plan for
something and believe that it will happen to
us and believe that God is powerful though we
can not see him.(Mark 11:22-24).
The second group of people that sought the Child and found Him were
the wise men from the East. They purposefully went on a long journey
to seek and worship the newborn King of the Jews. A star guided them
to the right place at the right time. “They entered the house and saw the child
in the arms of Mary, his mother. Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him.
Then they opened their luggage and presented gifts: gold, frankincense, myrrh”
(Matthew 2:11).
These scholars’ enlightening story teaches us that a truly wise man
knows, seeks, and finds the real Object of his search in life – the King
and no other! It’s remarkable how their wisdom led them to the Savior
and how, in their wisdom, they worshipped Him with their best offering
of prophetic gifts that spoke of His deity, humanity, and sovereignty.
Many of us believe that GOD is indeed
magnificent and great. We believe that he can
do extraordinary things. So, how to connect
ourself to GOD? Why do these wonders do
not happen in our lives. Is the problem in
GOD? No,the matter is in us. We lack the
attitude of faith that allow/ connect us to
GOD’s greatness to manifest in our lies. We
have to manifest our faith so that our emotions
are overweighed and our dreams can finally
come true. (Mark11:14) Those who manifest
their faith and hae relationship with GOD
based on faith.
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Jesus replied “Have faith in God. Truly I say
to you if you say to this mountain, Rise up
and through yourself into the sea and have
no doubt in your heart, but believe that what
you say will happen, it will be done for you.
Therefore, whatever you ask in prayer believe
that you have received it and it will be done
for you. Like whay we usually mention “The
power of word, the power of the tongue”. So
I believe mentioning all those positive things
you’ll acquire them/ receive them, never have
doubt and have FAITH. And when we stand
to pray, if we have anything against anyone,
let’s forgive them. So that our heavenly Father
may also forgive our sins.
I had a friend who prayed after. Everytime
we met or through phone, she always share
me about Trusting God, reading God’s
Word “Bible”. I really observed that God do
something unusual to answer her prayer. The
biggest reason I could see is that she had a
relationship with God. She wanted to follow
God and she actually listen to what God said
in his words. She felt comfortable sharing the
goodness she read in the Bible to me. She
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PAHK Elects 2011 Board of Directors
Third Cuyapo Day in Hong Kong
by Chloe Belle D. Dogeno
by APG
In line with the Philippine Association of
Hong Kong’s 50th anniversary next year and as
annual mandate of its constitution the group
has elected its fifteen (15) members of the
board for the 2011 term.
More than 120 people attended the Annual
General Meeting (AGM) at Grappa’s Cellar in
Central on Nov 24 to witness one of the most
tightly-contested elections of the Philippine
Association of Hong Kong, wherein twentyfive candidates -- the biggest ever in PAHK’s
history -- vied for the 15 available seats in the
association’s board of directors.
Out of those elected, the 15 members will elect
their chairman and other officers for next year,
in a separate meeting.
Each of the candidates for the 2011 board all
came from the Filipino community’s business
and professional sectors. Almost all of the
candidates were present to deliver their two
minute campaign speech.
Each had a unique way of presenting
themselves, in soliciting votes from the
members with promises and commitment for
PAHK’s golden year celebration.
More than 100 members cast their ballots,
and the vote count was immediately done
afterward wherein results were announced
after an hour .
Top votegetter was Tom Magno of Philippine
Airlines who got 100 votes; followed by
Joanna Uson of PLDT with 84 votes; and
Jhel Palomaria of Genesis group and current
PAHK vice-chair with 83.
The other winners were: Myrna Hill and Rodel
Bicol with 76 votes each; Lorna Tan with 73
votes; Rex Caldez and Louise Vas each with
70 votes; Tesha Bancod and Mark Yabut each
with 68; Jinky Sonsalla, with 65; Robin Santos
with 63; Rolly Cobrado with 61; and Richard
del Valle and Ody Lai, each with 60 votes.
Other candidates included Chato Carlos,
Rowena Davies, Edwin Friend, Vinson
Gonda, Edwin Gutierrez, Joy Leigh, Jimmy
John Mackay, Jr., Julius Sarenas, Luz Tan,
and Beng Woolfe.
1528 SMART Pinoy Suking Tindahan for the Year 2010
1528 SMART Pinoy awarded this year’s Suking Tindahan
of the Year to Mr. Samuel Mendoza, Shop Owner of
Kapitbahay Enterprises in Tai Po, New Territories.
The award was given by Viboy Genuino, General Manager
of PLDT 1528 Ltd. at Grappa’s Cellar during the Christmas
Gathering Celebration of 1528 SMART Pinoy to all its
Suking Tindahan partners.
Also in photo are: Baba Gozum (far right) and Richardson
B. Sim (left), Sales Manager and Sales & Marketing
Executive, respectively of PLDT 1528 Ltd.
Runners-up are: 1. Nonnon One Network in Wanchai for
“Best in Hong Kong”; Rainbow in Hung Hom for “Best in
Kowloon” and Mad’s Philippine Products Store in Tai Wai
for “Best in New Territories”
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Seeing the need for a body that would
represent and unite them in Hong Kong,
migrants from Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija bind
themselves for the protection of their right
as Foreign Workers in the territory.
Established in 2007, the Cuyapo OFW
Association Philippines Hong Kong Chapter
commemorates their 3rd Year Cuyapo Day in
the Filipino Community in Hong Kong with
a Slogan Making contest that would embody
their ideals for the group. Held at David
Kwok Room, St Johns Cathedral, Garden
Road, Central, the celebration was attended
by migrant leader’s alliance to COAP- HK
expressed their support and unity to the
association. Furthermore praising the group
for its contribution
Three slogans from three COAP- HK
committee competed for the Best Slogan
competition. Coveting the first prize was
the entry from the Cultural and Organizing
Committee’s, “Maging tapat sa serbisyo
tungo sa asenso upang mamamayan ng
Cuyapo ay laging panalo.” While runnerups were; “Buhay ay paunlarin. Cuyapo ay
pagyamanin. Sama- samang kamtin mga
pangarap at mithiin” and “Sa Panahon ng
election, social services ay bumabaha. Sana’y
ganito rin sa tag- ani’y upang magsasaka
naman ay guminhawa. At maiwasan abroad
manggagawa ng hindi na naranasan dusa ng
iba.” From the Education and Campaign,
and Welfare and Finance Committees.
COAP- HK aimed to develop unity amongst
its members and work toward the protection
of their rights and welfare of migrants and
to extend financial assistance and moral
support to the members who are in need. A
member organization of United Filipinos
in Hong Kong (UNIFIL-MIGRANTEHK) who had been actively fighting for the
rights and welfare of Filipino migrants in
the territory.
COAP- HK Officers were; President: Evelyn
E. Domingo, Vice- President: Lani Cabantig,
Secretary: Gina Cabasar, Treasurer: Nora
Cabigon, Auditor: Agusta Cinco
province of Nueva Ecija in Central Luzon
which comprises of 52 Barangays with more
than 11,000 households.
Cuyapo is a first class municipality in the
What’s Cooking?
from the book, How to Process meat for Business and Family Consumption
Meal planning and preparation is sometimes
a difficult and challenging task to do. In this
page, Friends Club International member
and writer of “How to Process Meat for
Business and Family Consumption, Volume
I” Chloe Belle de la Gente- Dogeno wishesto
share some recipes, procedures and tips in
cooking that will surely help everyone.
Curried Pork Chops with Lemon Grass
Ingredients:
1 Kilo Pork Chop
2 Tbsp Cornstarch
1 Tbsp Curry Powder
1 Tbsp Chicken Powder
1 Tsp Sugar
1 Tsp Cumin Powder (If not available, double
the Curry Powder)
1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp Black Pepper
½ Tsp Prague Powder (optional)
¼ Tsp Monosodium Glutamate (optional)
75 ml Soy Sauce
50 ml 7- UP
4 Tbsp Ginger Juice
2 Tbsp Rum
1Tbsp Grounded Garlic
Pounded and sliced Lemon Grass or
Tanglad
Spring Onion Leaves, cut
Coriander or Cilantro, cut
Procedure:
1. Clean pork chop then dry thoroughly.
Slightly pound using the meat hammer.
Set aside.
2. Prepare all the ingredients.
3. Rub the ingredients on both sides of the
pork chops.
4. Let the mixture stand for a while and mix
again thoroughly.
5. Store with sauce. Seal in plastic bag and
keep refrigerated or at freezer if not
consume immediately.
Cooking Suggestions:
A. Fry over small fire until cook.
B. Cut- up pork Chop. Sauté with garlic,
onion, carrot, bell pepper, and potatoes,
add a little bit water. Simmer for a
delicious curry dish. Season and cook
until done. Add coconut milk. Serve
hot.
1. Coat with corn flour and egg. Bake at
180 degrees for 7 minutes. Serve with
Catsup.
2. Grill or Barbeque.
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Balitang Showbiz
ni Noel Asinas
Pag-aaral ang priority ni Gov. ER
Ejercito para sa mga anak kaysa
sa showbiz
IBANG magpalaki ng kanilang mga anak ang mag-asawang Laguna Gov. ER
Ejercito at Pagsanjan Mayor Maita Sanchez. Kasi, pawang nag-aaral exclusive
schools ang mga bata. Masipag mag-aral at pawang matatalino ang apat na
anak. Di sila agad pinag-showbiz.
May anak ang mag-asawa na tatlong lalaki. Ang panganay na si Eric ay
graduating na ngayon ng kursong digital film making sa College of St. Benilde.
Sa ngayon ay nasa thesis na si Eric at nagdi-direct ng sarili niyang movie.
Ang pangalawang anak na si Jeff ay nasa College of St. Benilde din at
kumukuha ng kursong International Studies.
Ang pangatlong lalaki ay pinakaguwapo at articulate, bukod pa sa pagiging runner at mataas ang scholastic records sa
school. Gusto ni ER na maging lawyer ang anak na ito. Nasa fourth year na si Jericho sa isang exclusive school.
Sa ibinigay na Xmas party ni ER sa press, pinakalovable sa press si Jerico. Kasi, pinakamadaldal siya. Sa 26th year ni ER sa showbiz, may ipagmamalaki na siya bilang actor at isang public servant. Marami siyang legacy na
nagawa sa siyang na taong mayor ng Pagsanjan, ngayon naman bilang governor ng Laguna ay maraming plano siyang
gagawin para mapaunlad ang buhay ng bawat mamayan. Ngayong December, kasama si ER sa pelikula nina Sen. Bong
Revilla at Vic Sotto sa Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote. Masaya si ER na kinikilala pa rin siyang magaling na character
actor sa bansa.
Glaiza maagang nagcelebrate ng
Pasko sa piling ng mga ulilang bata
LAST Sunday nagbigay ng blowout at gift giving si Glaiza de Castro sa isang
orphanage sa sa Bustos, Bulacan. Nakipagsaya si Glaiza sa mga batang ulila sa
magulang. Naghanda siya ng masarap na meryenda ng mga bata. Nagbigay ng parlor
games. Tapos, gift giving sa mga bata.
Bale pangalawang Kapaskuhan na ito ginagawa ni Grazilda. O,yes, si Glaiza ng bida
sa Grazilda ng GMA na lalong lumalaban sa ratings game sa mga kalabang shows sa
dalawang big network. Di nakakalimutan ni Glaiza simula last year ang masayang
pakikipaglaro sa mga bata ng orphanage.
Samantala, nang nakausap namin si Glaiza sa set ng Grazilda sa Bry. Baltao, Sta.
Mesa, Manila, nasabi niyang pagkatapos ng `Grazilda, maaaring magpahinga muna
siya sa soap dahil may dalawang movies siyang gagawin sa Regal Films. Una’y
solo lead niyang Aswang na pelikula noong 80s ni Alma Moreno. Pangalawa’y ang comedy film na Si Malakas at si
Maganda.
Lalabas daw na T- Bird si Glaiza sa movie na Si Malakas at si Maganda. Pagkatapos ng Grazilda, ire-reward ni
Glaiza ang sarili ng trip to Hong Kong. Kasama niya ang kapatid na si Alcris at mga magulang na sina Cristy at Boy
Galura. Hanggang January 2011 pa ang Grazilda. Tumagal angsoap dahil sa magaling naperformance ni Glaiza at sa
magandang istorya nito na likha ng creative people ng GMA.
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Ibinalita ni Dingdong na
nagkita sina Marian at ex-bf
nitong si Ervic Vijandre
Ibinalita ni Dingdong Dantes na nagmeet na rin ang mag-ex lovers na sina
Marian Rivera at Ervic Vijandre. Mismo pa raw si Marian ang nagkuwento
sa kanya na nag-usap sila ni Ervic ng civil lang.
Ayon kay Dingdong nagkita sina Marian at Ervic sa mismong lobby ng
GMA. Masaya naman daw ang pagkikita ng dating magdyowa for seven
years. Okay naman daw kay Dingdong na pumasok sa showbiz si Ervic. Samantala, very vocal si Ervic sa pagsasabi na nang nakita niya si Dingdong sa set ng Party Pilipinas ay napansin niyang nakatingin sa kanya
si Dingdong. Di niya ito malapitan dahil nahihiya siya. Dingdong Dantes
na kasi. Kung may mag-i-introduce sa kanilang dalawa, mas tama raw na
lapitan niya.
`Tingin ni Ervic ay isang malaking artista na si Dingdong, kaya nahihiya
siyang basta-basta na lang lapitan.
Ervic,
gustong
makilala di bilang ex-bf ni
Marian Rivera
GUSTO ni Ervic Vijandre na magkaroon ng sariling identity
sa showbiz kaya sumali
siya sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity showdown. Ayaw
nyang siya ay ipinapakilala ng mga kaibigan at kamag-anak
bilang ex-boyfriend ni Marian
Rivera.
Ani Ervic: “Nakakahiya naman
kapag ipinakikilala ako ng
mga friends ko at relatives na
ako’y ex-boyfriend ni Marian
(Rivera). Kaya sa Survivor ay pinag-igi ko ang performance
ko. Kaya nakaabot ako sa top
3. Sobrang sacrifice ako para lang maipanalo ko ang ilang games.
“Gusto ko sa pagsali ko ay may ma-prove ko sa tao. Gusto kong
magkapangalan dahil sa sariling pagsisikap. “Dahil nandito na ako sa
showbiz, open na akong tumanggap ng acting job. Dati takot ako, pero
sa akin buhat nang sumali ako sa Survivor ay tumaas ang stamina ko na
puede ko rin pasukin ang showbiz o acting job.”
Puede si Ervic sa showbiz dahil guwapo at matangkad siya. Maganda
rin ang boses pag nagsasalita. Maliwanag siyang magsalita sa Survivor. Di pa naman huli dahil siya’y 27. Tapos na
nang kolehiyo sa La Salle. Kasama na si Ervic sa reality show na Sa Puso ng Pasko. Kapartner niya sa portion si Heart
Evangelista.
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Iza kahit hirap sa taping ng Beauty
Queen, walang angal
LALONG tumatagal ang soap na Beauty Queen, lalo naman humihirap ang character
ni Iza Calzado. Ngayo’y napilay siya dahil sa pagbagsak ng eroplanong sinaksyan niya.
Bukod pa rin obsessed sa istorya si Marvin Agustin sa kanya. Kaya pinahihirapan siya
nito.
Nadagdagan ang kalbaryo sa buhay ni Iza sa istorya ng soap. Ikinulong siya parang
prisoner ni Marvin dahil gusting-gusto siya nito.
Sa episode ngayon, makatakas na kaya si Iza sa mga kamay ni Marvin?
Lovi nakatanggap ng 2 blessings bago matapos
ang taon (kapartner ni Richard Gutierrez sa Suddenly Its Magic at bagong endorser ng Belo)
EXCITED si Lovi Poe samalalapit na pagtatambal nila ni Richard Gutierrez sa forthcoming Valentine movie nagagawin
ng GMA at Regal Films.
“Matagalkonangpinangarapnamaging leading lady ni Richard”, sabi ng singer and award winning aktres na si Lovi.
“At hindi ako makapaniwala na magiging totoo na ang pangarapkong ito, it’s a dream come true for me”. Inaamin ni
Lovi na matagal na nyang crush si Richard, at ang tingin niya dito ay isang ‘tunay’ na gentleman.
Samantala, kapipirma lang kontrata ni Lovi bilang bagong endorser ng Belo Medical Group. Malamang early next
year ay ilulunsad ang mga billboards ni Lovi para sa Belo sa EDSA.
Bukod pa rito, nominado si Lovi bilang best actress sa nalalapit na Famas awards, para sa kanyang mahusay
napagganap bilang ‘incest’ victim sa pelikulang “SagradaFamilia”.
Ani Lovi : “Magandang taon ang 2010 para sa
akin”, inaamin ni Lovi. “At sanamas gumanda
pa next year.”
Samantala, ang soap ni Lovi na na Little Star
ng GMA 7 tuwingh hapon ay patuloy na
pataas angt ratings. Kasama niyang big stars
dito sina Jennylyn Mercado at Mark Anthony
Fernandez,. Ipinanakita ni Lovi sa soap ang
galing niya sa acting at pagkanta. Lumabas
siyang singer na nabuntisaan. Ngayo’y ibig
niyang makilala ang sariling anak.
Nakatakda rin gawin ni Lovi ang remake ng
‘Temptation Island’. “Excited talaga ako sa
mga projects nagagawin ko”, pahayagniLovi.
Uunahin lang ni Lovi, ang “Suddenly, Its
Magic”, katambalni Richard Gutierrez. Dito,
karibalni Lovi ang socialite turned actress and
singer na si Solenn Heussaff sa puso ni Chard.
“Solenn is so nice, kaya excited din akongmakasamasya” pagtatapos ni Lovi.
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Eula Caballero, first Star Factor
Brightest Star winner ng TV 5
TOTOO ang sinabi ni Mr. Perci Intalan ng production head ng TV5 na ang kukunin
nilang winner ay isang future dramatic actress. Kasi, ang nagwagi sa first Star Factor
Brightest Star winner ng TV 5, ang kanilang first reality talent search, ay isang 15-year0ld Cebuana girl na si Eula Caballero, fourth- year high school student ng St. Louis
University sa Cebu.
Kahawig si Eula ni Angelika dela Cruz. Mabilis siyang umiyak kaya siya nagustuhan ng
mga hurado ng Star Factor. Naging batayan ng kanyang pagkapanalo ay ang ginawa
niyang interpretative dance na kung saan ay kailangan niyang umiyak on the spot
habang sumasayaw.
Sabi ni Mr. Intal ng TV 5, si Eula nang resersal pa lang kahapon ay balde-balde nang nagpatulong luha. Ano pa
kaya sa final day ng competition. Lalong umagos ang luha ng dalaga dahil very sensitive girl siya at music pa lang
niyang isasalarawan sa pagsasayaw ay bumigay agad ang kanyang madamdaming pagluha. Bunga nito’y maraming
pumalakpak kay Eula.
Pero, nang ma-interview siya ng press na dumating sa final day ng competition, nasabi ni Eula na lalo siyang umiyak
sa stage nang nakita niya ang kanyang OFW na ama na dalawang taon at kalahati niyang di man lang nakita o nayakap
man lang. Sadyang umuwi sa Pilipinas para lang masaksihan niya ang final day ng Star Factor search.
Ayon kay Perci, ngayong December 2010 pa lang ay ia-announce na nila ang first solo project sa TV 5 ni Eula bilang
dramatic star. Nang ma-interview si Eula, nasabi niyang gusto niyang maging leading man ay si JC de Vera. Kahit anong
project na ibigay sa kanya na babagay naman sa personality niya ay kanyang tatanggapin agad. Katuparan na ito ng
kanyang pangarap na maging artista. Natupad na ito sa pagwawagi sa Star Factor. Bukod sa cash prize na P1 million, may P1 million guaranteed contract
siya sa TV 5. Ibig sabihin sa loob ng isang taon ay kikita siya ng P1 million sa kanyang mga talent fee. May sariling house
and lot na siya mula sa Moldex Reality na isang two-storey house na may tatlong bedroom.
Samantala, ang mahigpit niyang kalaban ay ang second place na si Morisette Amon, ang third place ay si Christian
Samson at fourth place ay si Ritz Alzul. Ang tatlong placers ay tatanggap ng tig-P100,000 cash at 4-year scholarship
mula sa AMA University.
Akihiro Sato first non-Pinoy
winner ng Survivor Philippines
Celebrity Showdown
NAHIRANG si Akihiro Sato na first Survivor Philippines Celebrity
Showdown winner. Suerte si Akihiro na napili ng sampung jurors na kapwa
kasama niya sa isla sa Thailand bilang winner dahil sa kanyang magandang
performance at mabuting pakikisama sa grupo.
Walang dugong Pinoy si Akihiro. Kaya inulan ng puna sa Twitter nag
kanyang pagkapanalo na pinaboran pang manalo ang isang non-Pinoy
blood sa local contest. Mahigpit niyang kalaban ay sina Ervic Vijandre at
Solenn Hueseff.
Maraming humuhula na si Solenn ang magwawagi dahil bago ang
announce ng winner sa reality show ay pinapirma agad si Solenn ng
contract sa GMA 7’s Artist Center bilang kanilang build-up star. Bukod pa
rito kahti ang Regal Films ay nagpa-pirma rin sa kanyang isang taon at
kalahating kontrata bilang kanilang exclusive star.
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The Peace of Christmas-Time
by SPARKLE
dedicated to my sister Judith Calubad and Novha
Dagarag
Dearest, how hard it is to say
That all is for the best,
Since, sometimes, in a grievous way
God’s will is manifest.
See with what hearty, noisy glee
Our little ones to-night
Dance round and round our Christmas tree
With pretty toys bedight.
Dearest, one voice they may not hear,
One face they may not see -Ah, what of all this Christmas cheer
Cometh to you and me?
Parang wala ng katapusan
Pasko ay sasapit
Buong pamilya’y namamasyal
Na tila tinatanaw ang kagandahang walang
humpay
Na tanging si Hesus lamang ang dahilan ng
kapaskuhan
Sa araw ng kapaskuhan
Halos lahat ay magagalang
Dahil ito ang araw ng bigayan ng regalong
inaasam
Lalo’t Kristyano ang nagbigay
Wala s’yang kakuriputan
Katulad ni Hesus na ibingay
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Cometh before our misty eyes
That other little face,
And we clasp, in tender, reverent wise,
That love in the old embrace.
Dearest, the Christ-child walks to-night,
Bringing his peace to men,
And he bringeth to you and to me the light
Of the old, old years again.
Bringeth the peace of long ago,
When a wee one clasped your knee
And lisped of the morrow -- dear one, you know
-And here come back is he!
Dearest, ‘t is sometimes hard to say
That all is for the best,
For, often, in a grievous way
God’s will is manifest.
But in the grace of this holy night
That bringeth us back our child,
Let us see that the ways of God are right,
And so be reconciled.
PASKO AY SASAPIT
by Marilyn Tesico (North Point)
Pasko ay sasapit
Mga parol ay nagsabit
Lahat ay nananabik
Kapag pasko na ang sumapit
Pasko ay sasapit
Maraming regalong binibitbit
Kahit perang iniipit
T’yak na maibibigayKay inaanak na anong kulit
Pasko ay sasapit
Lumalamig ng lumalamig,
pagispis ng hangi’y bumibilis
Magsing-irog tuwang-tuwa na tila sinasabi na
“kapatid mind your own business”
Pasko ay sasapit
Pinaghahandaan nino man
Pang noche buenang pagsasaluhan
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Laugh Lines . . .
Matatandaan Daw!
May dalawang mag-asawa na ulyanin.
Marami na silang nakakalimutan kaya
nagpunta sila sa doktor.
Doktor : Wala naman pong problema sa
inyo. Ang gawin n’yo na lang, isulat nyo kung
anong gusto n’yo matandaan.
Mag-asawa : Salamat po, Dok!
Pagdating sa bahay. . .
Babae : Pakikuha naman ako ng ice cream.
Lalaki : O sige!
Babae : Isulat mo para hindi mo
makalimutan.
Lalaki : Ano ka? Matatandaan ko yun!
Kailangan mo ng ice cream!
Babae : Tapos gusto ko ng strawberry
toppings. O, siguro naman susulat mo na para
matandaan mo.
Lalaki : Ay naku! Matatandaan ko yun!
Kailangan mo ng ice cream na may
strawberry toppings!
Babae : O sige. Ay oo nga pala! Gusto ko ng
whip cream kasama sa ice cream. O ano?
Susulat mo na ba?
Lalaki :Hindi! Matatandaan ko yun!
Kailangan mo ng ice cream na may
strawberry toppings na may kasamang whip
cream!
Tapos pagbalik ng lalaki sa kwarto nila. . .
Babae : Bakit dinalhan mo ako ng bacon at
itlog? Nasaan na yung tinapay ko?
Math Class
Guro: Pedro, kung ako’y may 5 anak sa
unang asawa at 7 naman sa pangalawa at 3 sa
pangatlo. Mayroon akong...?
Pedro: Kalandian po! Isa kang kerengkeng
ma’am! Malandi ka! Haliparot! Kaladkarin!
Makati! Malibog! Pariwara! Pok-pok! Isa
kang imoral!
Aling Dionisia: Sabihon mo sa titser mo, na
pag me egg yun, turta na yan, TURTA!
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Dona Dyuning: Doc gusto ko magpalagay ng
breast.
Doctor (gulat) magpapasexy ka na?
Dionesia: Breast sa ngipen ba. Para umayos
yun ngepen ko! Deba uso yon?
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Pacquiao: Ricky, Wala, talo ka na kahit
anung gawin mo.
Hatton: Pagandahan na lang tayo ng nanay!
Pacquiao: Ah! Wala namang ganyanan. I
mean you know...
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Aling Dionisia: Inday, akina nga yung seeds
ko.
Inday: Bakit po magtatanim po ba kayo?
Aling Dionisia: Anung magtatanim sinasabi
mo? Nasisilaw ang mata ko kaya kailangan
ko yung seeds.
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Si Manny Pacquiao tumakbo sa pagkaCongressman sa GenSan...
Reporter: Manny, anong masasabi mo sa
peace and order sa inyong lugar sa Gen San?
Manny: Ah, yun ba? uhmm...eh... ang
masasabi ku lang diyan ay....
Reporter: Ano..?
Manny: Ahh, kwan,...maraming fish sa
GenSan pero wala masyado umo-order
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Freddie and Manny heart to heart talk
Manny: Pare, ba’t naman hanggang ngayon
wala ka pang syota? Wala ka pa bang
napupusuan?
Freddie: Meron. .. Manhid ka lang!
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Noodle!! Noodle!! Noodle!!
Manny Pacquiao sa Deal or No Deal
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Sa isang Birthday Party:
Aling Dionisia: Blue!!! Blue the Kick!!!!
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You is!’ ‘you is! you is!’, sigaw ni Aling
Dionisia pagdating sa Amerika..Andito na
ako sa ‘you is!’
Filipino Mart
C1 G/F Garland House
14A 14C North Point
H & I Philippine Product Store
Shop 179-B Nan Fung Plaza
Tseung Kwan O, N.T.
Available at the following outlets
Worldwide House Outlets
Shop 128 1/F Your Shoppe
Shop 134- 136 1/F Victory Shop
Shop 138 1/F Sun Fung Trading
Shop 125-126 Philippine Product Store
Shop 241- 2/F Royal Ventures
Shop 262 2/ F Little Divisoria
Shop 245 2/F Santiagos Alteration
Shop 246 2/F Annies Shop
Shop 369 3/F Kabayan Remittance
Shop 363 3/F Nelias Store
Shop 366-368 LBC Mabuhay Hkg.
Shop 350 3/F Mang Ambo
Shop 358 3/F Elegant Collections
JEM Employment Agency
Room 802 8/F Yat Fat Bldg.
44-46 Des Vouex Road Central
JEM Merchandise
15, 4/F Li Yuen St. West
2nd Alley-alley, Central
LBC Hunghom
Planet Square Hunghom Kowloon
LBC Tsuen Wan
Liksang Plaza Tseun Wan N.T
LEE Trading Co.
Shop 279, 2/F Liksang Plaza
Tsuen Wan, N.T.
Bayanihan Kennedy Town Centre
55 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town
Loy & Day Shop
Room 2013 2/F United Center
Admiralty
Benzon Wine
Shop 3 G/F Yee Fat Mansion
Shim Woo Road, Happy Valley
Lydias Store Kennedy Town
Shop 17 G/F Blk A Hoi Tao Bldg.
7-11 Belchers St. Kennedy Town
Filipino Trading Co.
5/F Fai Man Bldg.
9- 13 Li Yuen St. West Central
Manong & Manang Store
Shop 5 G/F Kwan Yick Bldg.
444-452 Des Vouex Road West
Filmart 1
G 52 G/F, 7 Seas Shopping Center
121 King Road, Fortress Hill
Sikatz Philippine Product Store 1 & 2
1/F Liksang Plaza, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
and Mei Foo Sun Chuen
Filmart 2
Shop 69 A,B,& C G/F
City Garden, Shopping Center
Blk 13 , 231- 233 Electric Road, North Point
Tel True Ltd.
1/F Lap Fai Bldg
Pottinger St. Central
Uniwide Hang Hau
Tseung Kwan O
Tel. 3194 5366
Uniwide Hunghom
Planet Square
Uniwide Laguna Arcade Kowloon City
Tel. 2772 1829
Uniwide Maon Shan
Tel: 2631 5977
Uniwide Shatin
Tel. 2362 7925
Uniwide Tai Po
Tel. 2650- 1283
Uniwide Tsuen Wan
Shop 1/F Liksang Plaza
Tsuen Wan N. T
Macau
Asia Pac Cargo Macau
42 Rua Da Alfandega
San Malou Macau S.A.R
Tel. 932610, 930443
Novo Ecijano Macau
Heidi – 6616 5191
Super Ace Cargo Macau
82 Rua Da Alfandega, Edificio Veng Leong
Macau
Tel 2893 9473
Christmas Happiness – A share a Toy program of
Jollibee Hong Kong on its 4th year by APG
In-flight Jokes
Heard on a flight:
Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to smoke,
the smoking section on this airplane is on the
wing. If you can light them, you can smoke
them.
As you exit the plane, make sure to gather
all of your belongings. Anything left behind
will be distributed evenly among the flight
attendants. Please do not leave children or
spouses.
Your seats cushions can be used for flotation;
and in the event of an emergency water
landing, please paddle to shore and take them
with our compliments.
Pacquiao Jokes
Genie: Bibigyan kita ng isang kahilingan.
Aling Dionisia: Talaga?...Gusto ko gumanda!
Genie: Buksan mo ang bote.
Aling Dionisia: At gaganda na ako?
Genie: Hindi, babalik na lang ako,
magtitiis sa loob at mag-aantay ng bagong
makakapulot ng bote.
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Pacman: Sabi ng titser ko, bakit daw ang
eggplant walang egg?
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Jollibee Hong Kong celebrated an early Christmas
dinner and get together party with their valued
clients and partners on November 26, 2010 at
their branch in Central.
Christmas Happiness – Share a Toy program was
presented and explained by Mr. Robin Santos, the
Branch Manager of Jollibee Hong Kong. A “ShareA-Toy” drive that we have been performing
successfully for 4 years now, just like “MaAga
Ang Pasko” in Jollibee Philippines, reaching to all
less fortunate children in the Philippines to feel
specially loved every Christmas from a simple
toy that all of us would share Mr. Santos Said.
Mr Santos were joined by his management staff
in welcoming all the guests and partners during
the nights celebration.
Jollibee’s valued clients, and their VIP partners
donated toys for this year’s beneficiaries of
“Share-A-Toy” campaign are:
1) KABALAKA – Katilingban sang mga Babaeng
Lambunaonon para sa Kauswagan – Lambunao,
IloIlo
2) Children of Good Shepherd Psalm Choir –
Plaridel , Bulacan .
media partners .Community leaders and Jollibee
Ambassador winners and friends were also
present to celebrate the Christmas Happiness
dinner prepared by Jollibee Hong Kong.
The host of the event was Mr. Gerry Refugio the
Marketing Manager of Jolllibee Hong Kong.
Three Super Jumbo boxes donated by their partner
Gen- EX Cargo were filled with lots of toys during
the dinner party. A group of childrens were also
present to perform a Christmas medley song.
Special guest in the Share – A toy Program were
Hon. Vice Consul Charles Macaspac and family.
Amongst the guests were the Bankers group ,
PAHK directors, Finance company managers and
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The Art of Staying in Love
by Remely Valdez
What is more exciting and exhilarating than falling in love? Is there
anything? Sadly, though, many of us have learned that it’s just as easy
to fall out of love as it was to fall into it. And while finding love and
affection is one of our greatest personal needs, why is it that so few seem
to stay in love?
Falling in love can be the start of a loving relationship but lasting
relationships don’t just happen, they grow. In many ways nurturing a
relationship is like tending a garden. Neglect it and it dies. Constant care
and cultivation including the following suggestions are needed to keep
love alive and growing. Love is being there. One of the chief ingredients
of love is to give another person your presence. Without presence love
receives an invitation to die.
Presence is not only spending physical time with another person but
also giving him or her our undivided attention when we are with
them. It includes being sensitive to his/her feelings and aware of his/
her needs. It means not only hearing with our ears but, much more so,
hearing with our heart. For instance, recently I visited with a friend
who spent the entire time talking about his interests and concerns. I
tried to share some of my interests, too, but felt as if my words fell on
deaf ears. There was no experiencing of mutual presence the basis for
all meaningful relationships including friendships. Loving relationships
don’t just happen, they grow.
Love is understanding. Most behavior is caused or motivated, once
we understand this, we can be much more accepting and loving. For
example, one father I know was having difficulty with one of his two
children. One was the “perfect” child, the other constantly rebelling.”
Is one of your children a favorite?” I asked the father. With a tinge of
embarrassment he admitted the “good” child was. “Do you think this
could be the cause of your difficult son’s negative behavior?” I asked
again. The answer was obvious. Much negative behavior in adults as
well as children is caused by not feeling adequately loved. This may
have its roots in present relationships or from unmet childhood needs.
Either way, when people are acting negatively or yelling, they are hurting
and, in a way, however clumsily, are yelling for help. If we can see this
and take the time to understand the real cause behind their behavior
instead of taking it personally and yelling back, we can go a long way in
strengthening our love relationships.
Love is accepting responsibility. Most of us bring the excess baggage
of unresolved issues from the past into our close relationships. For
example, the man who didn’t get along with his mother and is still angry
at her, will inevitably take out his hostility on his wife and family. Or
the woman who felt mistreated by her father or some other significant
male and is distrustful of men will take out her hurt and anger on her
husband, and so on. If we desire to stay in love, it is imperative that each
of us accepts the responsibility for resolving our inner conflicts that
cause dissension in our present relationships. We were not responsible
for our upbringing but we are now totally responsible for what we do
about resolving any negative effects our past had on us.
Love is more than sex. Love is much more than a physical relationship.
It is also an emotional relationship. The husband who ignores the
emotional needs of his wife and expects to receive a warm response
in bed is inviting frustration. Women are not machines to be turned
on at will. Sex starts in the kitchen at six, not in the bedroom at nine.
A long-lasting physical relationship is the result of an ongoing healthy
emotional relationship. On the other hand, the wife who no longer
shows any interest in her husband’s life outside the home feels totally
shocked when she discovers that one of the younger women at the office
has. Many men (and women too) who get involved in extra-marital
activity, don’t do it so much for sexual reasons but for companionship
someone who will listen to them and make them feel important and
appreciated.
Love is romance. I read about one woman who had been married for 25
years. She was in her front yard when the newlywed man from across
the street arrived home from work. His wife rushed out the door to greet
him and they stood embracing for a long time. The observer got the
message. When her husband came home that evening she did likewise.
The rewards of all such romantic gestures are well worth the effort. And
men, don’t forget that our ladies love a rose from time to time and other
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“little things” that make them feel loved and important. A good tip for
keeping romance alive, as one person suggested, is to have an affair with
your wife?
Love is a commitment. Love that lasts is a commitment of one imperfect
person to another imperfect person. It means that no matter what, I am
committed to you and to your growth. I will be what you need me to
be not necessarily what you want me to be. If you need me to be loving
and affectionate, I will be loving and affectionate. Or, if for your growth
you need me to be tough and firm, I will be tough and firm. Within the
bounds of my own imperfections I will always strive to do and be what is
best for your growth.True love is a commitment of one imperfect person
to another imperfect person. This kind of commitment means that one
will not try to manipulate the other person to get his or her own way, but
will at all times maintain gut-level, open and honest communication. It
isn’t easy, but it is the way of love.
Love is spiritual. Love is not only physical and emotional, it is also
spiritual. For instance, a sociologist named Steven Nock of the
University of Virginia, studied the link between religion (the spiritual)
and the family. He concluded that couples who attend church regularly
are 42 percent more likely to be still married for the first time than
couples who don’t go to church. However, it’s more than just going to
church that makes a marriage happy. It’s commitment that make the
difference. Those truly committed to their spiritual faith are 23 percent
more likely to have a “very happy” marriage than couples who don’t go
to church. The point is when we respond to God’s love, he gives us “a
spirit of power, love, and self-discipline”1—all essential for cultivating
loving relationships.
So, if you don’t attend church regularly, why not start this week. Find a
church where love, friendship and affection are expressed. This, too, can
help to greatly enrich our love life.
HOROS C OP E
... alamin ang iyong kapalaran
Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21) You are very bold and
adventurous right now and you cannot tolerate delays,
restrictions, or any form of authority that prevents
you from behaving exactly as you please. Your drive
for personal freedom and insistence on your rights
is pressing, and a confrontation in which you have
to stand up for yourself is likely. Emotions: Good ~
Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 24,
45, 6, 39, 8, 19
Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19) If it seems like a pretty
good idea, it probably is. Plans brainstormed now
will likely have what it takes to work, and won’t
be short of the follow though they need to get
accomplished. An energized mind fires up the
body as well, and the more enthusiasm you stir
up inside, the farther you will go. Emotions: Fair
~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers:
11, 47, 35, 24, 30, 1
Taurus (Apr 19 - May 20) Your energy level could
fluctuate today which could lead to moments of
melancholy or general fatigue. You will probably
have the desire to isolate yourself to some extent
even from a close companion or live-in partner.
You should maintain a positive attitude and face
life in a positive way. Otherwise, you will become
frustrated and dull company. Emotions: Good ~
Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers:
2, 19, 10, 9, 11, 45
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) If something just
isn’t working for you in your relationships, don’t
give the situation or this person ‘just one more’
chance. It’s time to show them the door or at least
tell them how you really feel. Backing down from
what your intuition tells you is not what today is
about. You know what’s best for you. Emotions:
Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power
Numbers: 49, 14, 3, 36, 19, 41
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22) You give your home, personal
relationships, and inner life more attention at this
time. Your feelings, emotional needs, and desires
for closeness and a sense of belonging are what
it’s about. Problems you may have been avoiding
in these areas are brought into focus. Emotions:
Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power
Numbers: 11, 37, 23, 49, 38, 12
Gemini (May 21- Jun 21) It’s a very favorable
time for developing your relationships with
parents and other relatives. At times life becomes
extremely distracting and work and other
financial or professional commitments take over.
Be sure to make room in your schedule to spend
some quality time with family members that
came before you. Emotions: Good ~ Money:
Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 45,
26, 49, 10, 44, 13.
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) What is said and what
is felt may not at all be the same today, so watch
out for inner contradictions coming from those
around you. Be careful what you sign today as
intentions and reality may not be on the same
page. It’s a better time for trying to conclude
things than for starting new ones. Emotions:
Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power
Numbers: 46, 12, 47, 2, 42, 32
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) Special attention to and
from a partner is what you should be trying for
today, and flattery will get you everywhere if
you use it with that fine skill you have worked
on for some time. Set aside some private time so
no one else can get in the way of the feelings you
want to share. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good
~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 22, 5, 47, 27,
15, 43
Cancer (Jun 23 - Jul 23) Your personal charm
and attractiveness has a positive effect on you at
this time. People see you as a loving and lovable
person, and as someone who is aware of their
needs and feelings, which can benefit you at this
time. Others are willing to help and cooperate
with your goals and ambitions. Emotions: Fair ~
Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers:
32, 41, 20, 21, 27, 44
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) Today may be a bit
challenging to your personal relationships.
Differences are likely to be difficult to resolve.
Shared goals may appear nebulous, distant and
somewhat unrealistic. You may find yourself
unable to express your true feelings about
anything. Try to keep things light during this
period. Soon the path before you will become
clearer and you will feel far more connected to
those you love. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Sharing time with
those close to you is likely to be very attractive
to you at this time. Quality time spent with your
family will reenergize you and reaffirm much
of your sense of purpose. Renewing your sense
of belonging to something good is sure to put
smile on your face and a little snap in your walk.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair.
Power Numbers: 15, 5, 10, 21, 47, 8
Mi nd Games
Word Search
Manny Pacquiao’s
latest conquests!
by Kuya Willy
Riddle Me This
Can you guess what the answer is from
the riddle below?
What goes around the world
and stays in a corner?
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~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 12, 8, 2, 37,
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carried away with what bridges you burn today.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good.
Power Numbers: 35, 30, 11, 27, 34, 19.
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November 14, 2010
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Mark “Mind Games” on envelope
Names of winners will be published in the next issue.
(H15, N) To Love You More (I6, NE) Sa Iyo (J8, W) If Only (K17, N) Ibulong Sa Hangin (B18, NE) Lumingon Ka Lang (P12, N) Carry My Love
(K17, NE) Ikaw (I10, NE) Kahit Na (M6, S) Tanging Ikaw (A17, NE) A Very Special Love (H16, W) Just Me (A1, SE) Played (R2, W) Where Only
Angels Fly
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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 329 3/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: [email protected]
Birthday Corner / Just for Kids / Parties
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Mawi Elisha - Dec 23
Noemi Grospe - Dec 4
Marissa Bastaoang - Nov 24
Ivy Bactadan Dec 8
Lilia Sumbad - Nov 23
Beng Omalay - Dec 8
Nery’s Inter Cafe Blessing
officiated by Father Baby Malgapo
Jeremy Jones Losnog - Dec 25
Marie Cris Simon - Dec 25
Bernadeth Benitez - Jan 6
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friends InternatIonal MagazIne DeCeMBer 2010

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