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friends International Magazine MARCH 2010
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editor’s note
Dear FIM Readers,
Congratulations to all graduates !!
Published by
Smart Way International Ltd
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Hong Kong
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PUBLISHER / EDITOR
Capt. Rosendo C. Herrera
MANAGING EDITOR
Arnold P. Grospe
ART DIRECTOR
Willy Castañar
COLUMNS
Bro. Eddie Villanueva
Bro. Rolly Estrella
Barrister Ody Lai
Noel Asinas
Cora Carsola
Dra. Gertrude P. Chan, FPDS
Ruel Y. Quezon
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bobby Campus
Jo Mabalot
Nery/Leo Jimena
Rodel Concha
Letty Romero
CONTRIBUTORS
April Joy
Bernadette Benitez
Julia Buen Terry
Lorna Pagaduan
Lucida Maingpis
My dela Roca
Noemi Paniza
Remely Valdez
Riza Acosta
Violy Pascual
PRINTING
Smart Way International Ltd
This month marks a major milestone in the lives of
the young Filipinos we honor at this very special
event and a very momentous day for all parents
especially for our fellow OFW’s in Hong Kong who
are very excited in arranging their flight back home
just to attend the graduation ceremonies of their
children.
Graduation day is the long awaited day of not only the student but for the
parents who has sacrificed being away from their loved ones only to support
and sustain the needs of their kids in the fulfillment of their dream.
My congratulations to the parents, guardians and all others who have nurtured and supported their kids throughout the course of their educational
journey. Your belief in these graduates, your steadfast ability to imagine
this day and their successes, sustained the students we celebrate this month.
Their graduation represents the culmination of and the rewards of years of
sacrifices and hard work. We salute you.
To all graduates as you leave your schools, you carry with you our hope for
the future. It is a future you must imagine, a future you must create with
your own two hands, your intellect and all your good will. This day is the beginning of greater challenges in life – you must also bear in mind that none
of these would mean anything if you have failed to learned the right virtues
and acquire enough character to enable you to effectively move forward in
the fulfillment of your career and dreams. May your graduation be the first
step on your path to success.
The true test of your achievement is anchored on your ability to share the
knowledge you have gained in school and translate it to meaningful actions.
Without it, you have learned nothing but with it you would have all the
weapons you would need to overcome all challenges and you may have
made all your previous efforts worthwhile.
May this important accomplishment in your life serve as a reminder of your
responsibilities not only to yourself and your family but also to your community and your country. May it guide you to achieve even more so you can
become a more productive member of the society and may it empower you
to reach even greater heights as Filipinos and as a citizen of the world.
Share all your talents and leadership skills in helping build our nation and
leading our countrymen to a more stable and peaceful place to live in. With
perseverance and prayer I know we will all succeed in living meaningful
lives.
Happy reading !!!
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and contributors do not necessarily reflect those of
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Magazine.
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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Arnold P. Grospe
Managing Editor
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To all Association Leaders in Hong Kong. You are all
invited to join the newly formed Council of Filipino
Leaders (CFL) for more info pls call Gen Sec Medy
Borlaza at 6773 1021.
Announcement
The simple measurable achievable & reliable team
(smart-hk) association is inviting everyone to
join our Searh For Ms Pretty Girl 2010 and Search
For Smart-Hk Birit Pinoy. Induction of officers this
coming 16 May 2010. All interested parties or
individuals, pls call at Vic 91710393, Flor 92055545,
Denia 95472100.
Attention all Novo Ecijanos. 8th Year Anniversary
Celebration on 21 March 2010 @ Grappa’s Cellar,
Central. Members and non-members are welcome to
attend. Special Guest: Hon. Gov Tomas Joson III and
Party. For details contact 5182 5569 or send SMS to
9729 6373.
Friends Club Program March 21 and April 25
Grappas Cellar Central 10- 5 Pm ( Sunday )
For details contact 51825569
La Union Federation of Hong Kong
Cultural Variety Show “Taldiap La Union”
(La Union Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow)
Sheung Wan Civic Center, July 11,2010
contacts: Mila 95370801, Claire 98416200
Search for Ms. Total Care 2010. Grappa’s
Restaurant, Basement Jardine House, Central Hong
Kong. FMarch 21, 2010 from 10:00am - 5:00pm.
Organized by: Total Care Products HK. For more info
pls. call 2890-9335.
Get a copy of FIM and the Cook Booklet on “How to
Process Meat” at O’Phoenix Remittance Services Co.
Shop 243, Worldwide House, 19 Des Voeux Road,
Central. You may also submit your FIC applications
at their office. Call 2801 7118 or 2801 6008.
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Looking for a TXT mate? Send SMS to 852 9729 6373 if you
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Search for Ms. Total Care
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Friends Int’l Club 2nd Seminar
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Matunog na 2010 Para sa Filguys
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PrimeCredit Assambadors
10At Your Service
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Mga Kuwentong OFW
13Luzon Federation Explores Scenic Macau
14Legal Story
16Oras ng Himala ni Apostle Carillo
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“Arnis” National Martial Art and Sport
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Snapshots
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Bayan Naming Pinakamamahal
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Filipino Reflexology Therapists Association HK
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JIL 25th Anniversary
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Balitang Showbiz
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featured Poems
30Laugh Lines
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Valentine’s Special
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Philippine Family Health and Dental Pla
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Horoscope and Mind Games
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Birthday Corner / Just 4 Kids / Text From The Heart
The Total Care Search for Calendar Girl 2010
is now on its second month and continues to
draw contestants among the foreign migrant
workers in Hong Kong.
On 14 February 2010, the contest gathered
eleven lovely girls to vie for its Calendar Girl
for January and February in a search hosted
by Friends International Club held at Grappa’s
Wine Cellar.
For the month of January and February
search, eleven lovely contestants vied for the
title of Total Care Calendar Girl for January
and February and were; Judy Ann Supuan,
Imee Solomom, Rosaly Pascua, Annabel Boje,
Vanessa Roldan, Shafitri Nur, Ria Miguel,
Mylene Perez, Liezl Tormes, Riza Malcamo,
Karen Joy Calanday.
Riza Malcampo was chosen as Miss Total Care
Calendar Girl for January, She also won the
Best in Glamour and Interview Award. And
Vanessa Roldan is Miss Total Care Calendar
Girl for February and Best in Gown. Other
awardees were; Best in Casual Attire: Mylene
Peres, Star of the Month for January: Ria
Miguel and February: Imee Solomon.
The event was sponsored by Focus door-todoor, PNB, RFC and Jollibee.
“We want to discover and develop the talents
and beauties of the OFWs in the community.
We also want to promote good health and
lifestyle to everyone.” Kate Dari said, Total
Care Community Affairs Officer.
According to Dari, the company decided to
have a monthly search in order to explore
and give chance to a lot of hidden beauties
of OFWs. They want to see new faces and
subsequently promote Total Care to the
foreign workers community and everyone in
Hong Kong.
She added that every month, each contest
has a theme purposely to give the audience
thrill and excitement in watching the parade
of beauties. For March: contestants will stage
a High School Musical, April: Fairy Tales,
May: Santa Cruzan, June: Independence Day,
July: Hip Hop, August: Mardigras, September:
Showbiz, October: Philippine Cultural Show,
November: Mascara/Halloween, December,
Christmas.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and true
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The Management and staff of Friends International Magazine wish to thank the following
volunteer contributors and distributors for sharing their talent and support to the Magazine.
Search for Miss Total Care
Hi Im Amy 44 yrs old looking for male txt mate must be 40 above 852
9726 9174
The Grand Finals of Miss Total Care Calendar
Girl will be on December. The Grand Winner
will receive loads of prizes such as: P100, 000
cash, DVD multiplayer, 1 Nexus Watch, 1
K70i- Dual Sim Mobile Phone (Touch Screen),
1 Year supply of Collagen Plus, 1 set of Beauty
Products and 1 set of Dental Products.
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Friends Int’l Club 2nd Livelihood Seminar
with FLOR-HK
by Julia Buen Terry
it can readily be consumed not like the
others which need at least three days of
curing before eating.” According to Dogeno.
“My aim in preparing the book is to help
my fellow OFWs to start a business in Meat
Processing.”
She added that the book is useful if one is
planning to have a Meat Shop Business,
A Barbeque Stand, a restaurant, or madeto-order processed meat. It is also ideal for
family consumption, parties and for gifts or
presents.
Committed to spearhead the livelihood
seminar on Meat Processing to Overseas
Filipino Workers in Hong Kong, Friends
International Club for the second time
conducted a Meat Processing Training
with Filipino Livelihood Organization for
Reintegration-HK.
“My kind of longganisa (Chorizo de Iloilo)
is different from others. After thirty minutes
For those interested to attend a seminar,
please contact 6090 7147.
Fifteen OFWs attended the two-hour
seminar on lecture and hands- on training on
processing Chorizo de Iloilo (Longganisa),
Sweet Pork Ham, Deluxe Bacon, Pure
Corned Beef, Beef Patties, Buttered Chicken
and Chicken Tocino conducted by Chloe
Belle D. Dogeno, held at Prince Edward on
07 February 2010.
“I learned a lot of techniques and business
tips during the training. All are very helpful
for an OFW when they go home for good
and from their work here.” Trainee Momina
L. Sullah said.
According to Sullah, she did not waste time
to join the training when she knew about it.
She wishes more OFWs like her will have
interest and undergo a seminar too. She was
thankful she participated in the training and
now starts to collect her Meat Processing
materials. After her first training, she now
looks forward to enroll in another training
on the Volume Two of the Book, “How
to Process Meat for Business and Family
Consumption” by Chloe Belle D. Dogeno.
During the training, participants cooked
and tasted the longganisa and Beef Patties
after an hour they made it. “I had previously
attended a meat processing training but what
I experienced here is different.” Rosalinda
Perez, also one of the trainees said. “The
techniques and methods taught are different
too. This one is easier.” She continued.
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Matunog na 2010 Para sa Filguys
ni Chloe Belle D. Dogeno
Muli ay masigabong na sinalubong ng
FILGUYS Association in Hong Kong ang
Bagong Taon sa pangatlong anibersaryo nito
na ginanap sa Chater Road, Central noong
ika- 10 ng Enero 2010.
Top 11 PCAs were awarded with fabulous prizes as a result of PCA referral campaign 2009
Once again, Rowena Castro topped all the PrimeCredit
ambassadors in 2009 referral campaign. The rewards came
in fabulous prizes to all winners, in addition to PCA points
and bonus reward. Rowena was awarded with an HP Mini
Notebook and a 32” Samsung LCD TV. The 2nd highest
performer Ami Filpina received a 22” LG LCD TV. And the
remaining outstanding PCAs were awarded with Sony
Digital Cameras.
Dinumog ng mga Manggagawang Pilipino
sa Hong Kong ang programa ng FILGUYS
na walang humpay na nagdulot ng kasiyahan
sa mga manonood mula umaga hanggang
hapon. Nagpakita ng angking talino at galing
ang ilang Pilipina sa Videoke Challenge,
mga bulilit sa Bulilit Videoke Contest at mga
lesbiyana sa Search for FILGUY’S Le Hunk
of the Year 2010.
Matagumpay din na inilunsad sa naturang
selebrasyon ang kauna- unahang CD ng
FILGUY’s na may pamagat na, “Tigasin Pero
Di Macho”. Ito ay naglalaman labindalawang
awitin na nagsasalarawan ng buhay at pag- ibig
ng mga lesbiyana na inawit ng mga miyembro
ng asosasyon.
PrimeCredit Ambassador (Pca) – Referral Campaign
ang piniling kasarian. Gayundin ay mayroong
paralegal training ang FILGUYS para sa
lahat ng miyembro nito. Para sa gayon ay
maunawaan nila ang kanilang karapatan
at kagalingan bilang Pilipino at dayuhang
manggagawa sa Hong Kong.
Ito rin ay may temporaryong shelter house
para sa mga na- terminate na miyembro nito.
Ang hotline ng Filguys ay 28550400.
Wrapping up the 2009 referral campaign after 3 months
of hard work, all top 11 PCA’s were treated to a luxury
trip to China’s National Ecological Tourism district, where
everyone relaxed and enjoyed the exotic scenery of 3
scenic towns and splendid performance shows of 2 theme
parks and Chinese cuisine buffet was served for lunch.
PrimeCredit will continue its effort to provide exceptional
rewards and benefits to all its PrimeCredit Ambassadors
who selflessly continue to spread PrimeCredit’s goodwill
to the Community. Join our upcoming PCA Anniversary
Celebration, Special Awarding Programs and Christmas
Party now! For details, please call 2810 0255.
“Ang bawat tao ay may karapatan na
mamuhay ng disente at piliin ang kasarian
o sexual preference nito. Wala po kaming
nakikitang mali at ipinagmamalaki po naming
kung ano kami. Taas noo kami sa aming
pagkatao.” Ayon kay Marzz Saludez Balaoro,
tagapangulo ng FILGUY’S.
Dagdag pa niya ay nakikiisa ang kanilang grupo
sa hangarin ng bawat Manggagawang Pilipino
na darating ang panahon na makakasama ang
pamilya nito. Kasabay na mamuhay ng disente
at payapa na hindi na paglalayuin dahil sa
kahirapan.
PCA & PrimeCredit staff in front of one of the exotic
scenery of O.C.T. East China – Knight Valley Waterfall.
Prime Excel
Ms. Scylla Kwong, Business Manager of PrimeCredit
awarded a 32” Samsung LCD TV & a HP mini Notebook
Computer to Champion of 2009 PCA referral campaign,
Ms. Rowena Castro.
Ang asosasyon ay regular na nagsasagawa ng
orentasyon para sa mga lesbiyanang kasapi
nito sa layuning lubos nitong maunawaan
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Launches New Merchants Offer for 2010
For the year 2010, Prime Excel members can now present their own
Membership Cards to avail of special offers from 20 merchants for
dining, shopping, travel, health & beauty, finance and investment
to short courses.
A number of free programs will also be available for priviledged
Prime Excel members like Livelihood training, Cooking and
Computer Classes aside from Game Shows and Outings.
“Walang mawawala sa pagkakaisa laging
panalo. Dahil mas malakas, matatag at
matibay pag marami at nagkakaisa. Ayon pa
kay Balaoro. “Wish ko lang sa mga susunod
na taon mas marami na tayo at mas matatag
ang samahan sa pagitan natin.” Patuloy pa
niya.
Ang FILGUY’S ay umaagapay sa kagalingan
mga miyembro nito sa pamamagitan ng
Welfare Program ng asosasyon. Pahanggang
sa paghanap ng amo npara sa mga miyembro
nito na nawalan ng trabaho . Meron din itong
Assistance Program tulad ng death benefits
at loan assistance sa halos dalawang daang
miyembro nito.
PCA & PCL staff, all smiles in front of Interlaken Hotel,
after a long sight seeing around O.C.T. East China.
The first of 4 free cooking classes will be held on April 25, 2010
(Sunday) at Culinary Arts Centre at Sheung Wan. Each class will
last for 2 hours with a total of 20 students participating.
The class will be focusing on Meat Processing or bakery and
will include 2 menus. This will give members formal learning
of cooking so that one day they can open their own restaurant/
bakery. There’ll be limited seats and will be exclusive for Prime
Excel members and is on a first-come-first-served basis.
PrimeCredit’s Central Branch staff shared victory with top
11 winners of 2009 PCA referral campaign.
For details, please call 2810 0255 to apply for a Prime Excel
Membership Card to enjoy plenty of exclusive benefits.
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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)
RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE
Dear Bro. Rolly,
I am a devout Catholic but I am not biased about
other religions.
However I have a resentment about my 23-year old
daughter who recently married a non-Catholic.
In early October, 2009 my daughter asked for a
written consent from me regarding her marriage
to her boyfriend of one-year. As I had previously
enjoyed a one-month leave in the Philippines
permitted by my European employer when she
also took her vacation in Ireland, I was not able to
attend my daughter’s wedding as I was not allowed
by my employer any more to take another leave.
I was not aware that my daughter’s boyfriend is a
Baptist. They were married at a Baptist Church
in Manila and I was informed that the church
minister officiated in the wedding ceremonies.
I believe that such wedding is not valid because
my daughter and her husband are of different
faith. I also believe that the church minister has no
authority to solemnize the marriage. Do you think
I should advise my daughter to file for annulment
of their marriage?.
I will appreciate your reply.
Suzie D. , Aberdeen, HK
Dear Suzie,
While you are claiming that you are not
biased about other churches or religion, your
letter from the first to the last paragraph
clearly shows you are indeed bias.
The matter of which religion or church a
person prefers to join is a freedom of choice
and no person on earth not even parents
could impose their will on their children in
their exercise of such freedom.
There is no law that invalidates a marriage
just because both parties who contracted
such marriage do not belong to the
same religion. The Family Code of the
Philippines in Article 7 (2) clearly states
“Marriage may be solemnized by any priest,
rabbi, imam, or minister of any church or
religious sect duly authorized by his church
or religious sect and registered with the
civil registrar general, acting within the
limits of the written authority granted by
his church or religious sect and provided
that at least one of the contracting parties
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belongs to the solemnizing officer’s church
or religious sect.” Since the solemnizing
minister belongs to the church where your
daughter’s husband also belongs, the law is
complied with and such marriage is valid.
Thank you for your advice.
And For as long as the basic legal prerequisites are complied with (such as
consent by parents for under-aged couple,
the filing of relevant marriage license
application, etc.), the marriage becomes
valid and binding.
I don’t even think about suggesting any
legal remedies to your problem because in
the first place both you and your employer
are violating the Employment Ordinance.
This column does not encourage any foreign
domestic helper to violate your condition of
stay.
Claire G, Chai Wan
Dear Claire,
You also mentioned and implied that the
Baptist minister has no authority to officiate
the marriage because he is not a Catholic
priest.
For your information the state
grants the same equal authority to catholic
priests, rabbi, imam ministers or pastors to
solemnize marriages.
The law is clear, you are to work in the
house of your employer at the address
specified and written on the contract. You
are likewise not permitted to work for
employers other than the one whose name
appears in the contract.
Your request for my counsel about the
annulment of such marriage is stupid,
baseless, biased and self-serving.
Bro. Rolly
My advise is for you to straighten out your
stay in Hong Kong as a foreign domestic
helper and obey the laws governing your
stay here.
GREED FOR MONEY
Dear Bro. Rolly,
I have been working for my present employer for
three years now on the basis of the agreement that
while she sponsored my employment and signed the
contract, she will just pay me HK$2,000 a month
and allows me to work twice a week for her brother
who will pay me HK$2,000 a month and likewise
to work for her other sister twice a week who will
pay me HK$2,000 a month.
Indeed it is a big help for me and my family as my
total monthly take home pay is HK$6,000 which
is well over and above the minimum required by
law.
You cannot report this incident to either
the HK Immigration Department or Labour
Department lest you will be penalized and
sent home.
My advise, finish the remaining one-year
term of your employment contract, secure a
release letter and transfer to another family
who will employ you in a legal manner.
The laws of Hong Kong which are strictly
implemented to protect its government and
its citizens which include you and I makes it
a progressive and a conducive place to stay
and work – and is worthy of emulation by
any government.
Bro. Rolly
My problem now is that I was advised by my lady
employer that she will reduce my salary from her
from HK$2,000 to HK$1,000 because she said she
will send her seven-year old son to study abroad
and that I don’t have to do any babysitting job
anymore.
That means my monthly pay will now be reduced
to HK$5,000. I am not agreeable to such reduction
because I have recently started to build a modest
house in Las Pinas and I will be needing funds to
finance construction.
Do you think I can have some legal remedies about
this salary reduction which I think is illegal.
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Mga Kwentong OFW
Luzon Federation Explores the Scenic Macau
by Remely Valdez
ni Violy C. Pascual
Diploma para
sa Inang OFW
Matapos ang halos
22 taon bilang OFW,
matagumpay na nakamtan ni Sally Ramos
ang kanyang pangarap na makatapos ang
kanyang nag-iisang anak sa kurso nitong
Nursing noong nakaraang Marso. Lalong
nataranta sa kaligayahan nang malamang
pumasa sa board examination na nalathala
naman noong ika-31 ng Enero.
Iniwan ni Sally ang anak na si Jusallyne,
15 buwan pa lamang ito sa kanyang asawa,
taon 1988. Katuwang ang kanyang asawa
sa paghahanapbuhay para mabigyan ng
magandang kinabukasan ang kanilang
anak, tanging mithiin ng kahit sinong
magulang. Sa pagiging driver ng kanyang
asawa ay maaga nitong hindi naiwasan
ang aksidente at iniwanan ang mag-inang
mamuhay ng walang ama at asawa. Hindi
sumuko si Sally at mag-isang itinaguyod
ang anak na ihinabilin sa kanyang mga
magulang sa San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
Pinagdaanan ni Sally ang limang
ibat’ibang klase ng amo. May malupit na
pamilya ng intsik ang nagpahirap sa kanya,
ngunit hindi nito inalintana at pinagtiisan
ang dalawang taon, alang-alang sa anak.
Ibinabahagi niya sa anak ang lahat
ng pagdurusa bilang katulong at mga
paghihirap ng kalooban nitong malayo sa
kanya. Ayon sa anak, nakatanim lahat sa
kanyang kaisipan at puso bawat katagang
kwento ng kanyang ina at iisa lamang ang
kanyang maigaganti, mag-aral na mabuti
at hindi nagbigay ng sakit ng ulo sa ina,
pati na sa mga kumalinga sa kanya.
Maaring gantimpala sa kanyang angkin
matiisin, humantong si Sallly sa isang
British Family na kung saan hindi niya
maramdaman na katulong ang kanyang
katayuan. Kaagapay ang mga amo sa
pagpapaaral kay Jusallyne.
Nagdidiskusyon ang mag-asawang amo
ni Sally, gusto ng babaeng tulungan
agad na makapunta rito sa Hong Kong
bilang private nurse nila. Samantalang
gusto naman ng sir na kailangan nito ang
normal na magtrabaho sa tamang lugar
para mapagyaman ang pinag-aralan at
mas malawak ang hahatakin pagpipilian
pagunlad sa kanyang kinabukasan.
ang pagpaplano sa susunod na yugto ng
buhay nila. Si Sally ay nanghihinayang
sa kasalukuyang amo na napakababait at
natagpuan niya ang sarili na kapamilya,
hindi pa ito makapagdesisyon habang
wala pang mapapasukang trabaho si
Jusallyne.
Pagbabalik tanaw ni Sally, na halos nadikit
ang labi sa pisngi mula noong nakapasa
ang anak sa board exam, “hindi ako
makapaniwalang nakaya kong itaguyod
mag-isa ang aking anak “. Laking
pasasalamat niya at hindi napariwara ang
kanyang unica hija. Higit sa lahat ang
kanyang panalig sa Lumikha.
Nagkapera sa Sigaw
Ang matagal ng minimithi ni Vilma na
materminate upang makakuha ng long
service benefit ay natupad dahil sa hindi
sinasadyang pagsigaw sa amo.
Napakaingay sa Worldwide House kung
saan namimili ng mga kakaning pinoy si
Vilma bago ito umuwi sa Pokfulam, nang
tumawag ang kanyang madam. Hindi niya
marinig ang sinasabi ng kanyang amo,
imbes na sabihan lakasan ang boses ng
kausap, siya ang napapasigaw at nawala
sa loob na amo ang nasa linya. Binabaan
ng telepono si Vilma ng kanyang amo at
hindi na muling tumawag ang kanyang
amo hanggang makauwi mula sa
pamamalengke sa Central.
Pagbukas niya ng pinto, halos matunaw
siya sa nanggigigil na irap ng kanyang
amo at sinabihan siyang ihanda na ang
mga gamit nito dahil kinabukasan ay
lalayas na siya. Nagkakulay ang mukha
ni Vilma at hindi maitago ang kagalakang
nararamdaman. Matagal na niyang
inasam-asam na materminate, dangat’
hindi siya palasagot at nagbibigay katwiran
kahit abusado ang kanyang amo.
Relihiyosa si Vilma at dinadaan sa dasal
kung siya man ay pinapagalitan ng wala
naman kadahilanan. Itinutuon ang
kanyang atensyon sa kanyang alaga na
mabait at magalang sa kanya. Inaamo
siya ng kanyang alaga pagkatapos na
masermonan at kinakampihan nitong
patago sa ina. Ganun din ang kanyang sir
na mabait at alam niyang wala sa lugar
ang pagtrato ng kanyang asawa kay Vilma
kaya patago rin na inaamo siya pagkatapos
siyang napapagalitan.
“ Impolite “ ang naging dahilan at walang
release paper ngunit halos HK$ 30,000
ang nakalagay sa tseke na inabot sa kanya.
Sa biglaang pagpapalayas sa kanya,
wala ng panahon ayusin ang gamit kaya
umabot sa mahigit sampung stripes bag
ang bagahe niya. Patagong inabutan siya
ng isang libo ni sir pambayad sa arkila ng
sasakyang panghakot at pabagahe nito.
Nadugtungan pa ang swerte ni Vilma dahil
nalaman ng kaibigan ng kanyang amo na
nagkataon papauwi na ang katulong kaya
pumirma agad ng kontrata ni Vilma bago
lumabas ng Hongkong noong kalagitnaan
ng Pebrero. Hindi rin lingid sa kaalaman
ng bagong amo niya ang ugali ng dating
madam nito. Dating kapitbahay, nakita
at nasundan kung paano magpasensya
si Vilma sa pagmamaltrato ng kaibigan
at lalo na ang magandang pagpapalaki
sa alaga na kaedad ng kanyang anak.
Magandang pagkakataon din na lumipat
na nang tirahan sa Mid Levels mula sa
Pok Fulam ang panibagong amo na hindi
na nangailangan ng magandang release o
reference letter.
Dalagang Ilocana si Vilma at planong
magpakasal sa susunod na taon. Gustong
ibahagi ni Vilma sa kapwa OFW ang
kasabihan “kung may tiyaga, may
nilaga”.
Macau’s wide array of exciting and unique
attractions, world heritage, and fascinating
museums add an irreplaceable dimension to
a vibrant coastal city renowned as one of the
finest holiday getaways in the region.
The last destination was the Venetian. The
famous enchanting and magnificent place for
joy and entertainment, relaxation, comfort,
excitement and adventure. A place which is
easily accessible by Venetian shuttle bus waiting
outside the ferry terminal. It is international,
cosmopolitan and modern. There’s always
something new bursting onto its unique and
glamorous landscape which was inspired by
Venice.
A whole day trip of the group was an amazing
and unforgettable experience to remember.
Nevertheless, the alluring culture, architecture
of blended eastern and western history,
convenient transport and dynamic fascinating
heritage captivated one’s heart which urges
one to go back again in this vibrant place.
The inscription of Macau’s historic center
internationally affirmed the importance
of nearly five centuries of cultural and
architectural exchange between Portugal and
China. Locations like Plaza Senado, the Ruins
of St. Paul’s, and the picturesque villages
of Taipa and Coloane remind visitors that
the port of Macau has long been a triumph
of human cooperation and unity. From the
ancient temples, fortresses, and churches to
peaceful beaches and hilltop hikes to modernday monuments like the Macau Tower and
many more attractions which can be seen with
our naked eyes.
In Celebration of the Chinese new year, the
Luzon Federation of Hong Kong organized
a Macau trip last Feb. 15, headed by Medie
Borlaza, Petra Regua, Rechilda Cortez and
its affiliate members and officers with founder
Arnold Grospe. The trip was an unforgettable
experience for the group especially for some
of the members who visited the city for the
first time. Amidst the chilly weather and
pouring rain, the group was eagerly taking
remembrance photos.
Upon arrival, the group took a shuttle bus
to the City of Dreams. Wherein a smiling
and charming mermaid was swimming in a
large aquarium that everyone was allowed to
take pictures together with the mermaid as a
background.
Napagkasunduan lang ng mag-asawa at
sinang-ayunan agad ni Sally ang paglipad
papuntang Hong Kong ni Jusallyne bilang
regalo sa kanyang nakamit na diploma at
lisensya bilang nurse. Hindi nakuntento
si Sally sa 14 araw na bakasyon ng
anak noong makahalahati ng Pebrero,
kayat’ siya naman ang magbabakasyon
nitong Marso upang ipagpatuloy ang
nabiting pagdiriwang nilang mag-ina na
magkasalo sa kaligayahan. Kasali na rin
Next destination was to take a look and visit
the famous landmark of Macau, the Ruins
of St. Paul’s. The great ruined facade and
staircase to the church of the Mother of God
is the famous attraction of Macau. The church
was built from 1602 to 1637. But in 1835, a fire
burned it to the ground leaving only the facade,
the staircase and portions of a wall. But during
the strolling and long walks before reaching
the Ruins, along the way, one of the 3 oldest
churches in Macau, the St. Dominic’s Church
was also visited by the group. This church
is a classified monument which underwent
extensive renovations and the church bell
tower turned into a Museum of Sacred Art.
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Legal Story
by Barrister Ody A. Lai
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AGUADO CASE: Robbery –Stealing from another using force - Part 1
Ben Aguado (not his real name) was charged
with Robbery at the Fan Ling Magistracy Court
in November 2008. He pleaded not guilty to the
charge and proceeded to trial in February 2009.
Ben working as a domestic helper/gardener with
the same employer for the last 8 years, his day went
to a Karaoke together with his friends thereafter
resulting in a scuffle of 7 people. After the fighting,
Alex Barbas (not his real name) found his wallet
missing together with his month’s salary of HK$
4,500. Alex reported the matter to the police and
alleged that Ben stole his wallet during the brawl.
The Prosecution’s Case: Alex on his day
off went out with friends to have a drink
somewhere in Tai Po starting at 3:00pm. Not
yet content he proceeded to the Karaoke Bar
after 7:30pm to find friends who may still be
drinking. Alex met up with Ferdie by the KCR
train station in Fan Ling and both of them
headed to the Karaoke.
Alex and Ferdie took a table near the door
entrance and ordered their San Miguel Beer.
After 15 minutes, both of them find unbearable
the noise made by another group occupying
the bigger table by the cashier. Alex finds them
rowdy and loud. In addition, Alex could not
have his turn in singing as the microphones
are being controlled by the bigger table. For
the next 30 minutes, there were exchanges of
stares, intent gawking at each other, progressing
to the intolerable and to vile gazes.
Alex decided to approach the bigger table and
introduced himself. The 5 occupants of the
bigger table introduced themselves in return.
Alex decided to sit between Ben and Marco.
Alex asked Ben if his group could keep their
voices down and to allow the other customers
to sing. Ben who was already drunk did not
receive the rebuke lightly. Ben’s response was
to punch Alex on the face and head causing
multiple injuries to Alex’s nose, left and right
cheeks, and forehead. Alex tried to ward off
the attack by raising his 2 hands to cover his
face, but Ben together with his 4 other friends
on the table including Marco jointly assaulted
Alex, kicking Alex on his legs, punching
his stomach and back upper shoulders, and
pushing Alex on the floor. Alex sustained
further assault and injuries while on the floor.
Ferdie tried to stop the assault on Alex but
was not heeded by the fighting faction. On the
available opening, Alex managed to extricate
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himself from the group and run. Ferdie
followed and both fled the scene. When Alex
reached home, he found his wallet containing
his salary of HK$ 4,500 missing. One week
later, Alex decided to go to the police station
and make a report. Ben was subsequently
arrested at his flat and was charged with
Robbery.
The Defence’s Case: Ben instructed me as his
defence counsel and I took instructions from
him including the other 4 people sitting on the
big table.
Ben noticed the arrival of Alex and Ferdie
before 8pm who were then seating near the
door. Ben’s table was indeed noisy because
they already had a few drinks. There were
female clients at the nearby table thus the
natural tendency for the “machos” to show
off with their singing skills. After half an hour
or so, Alex approached Ben’s table together
with Ferdie and made introductions. Ben
invited them to join his table. They all had
drinks together and sang. Around 9pm, Alex
who was drunk became persistent towards
the woman sitting on the next table. Marco
told Alex to cool it and slow down. Alex was
infuriated by the meddling of Marco and both
had exchanges of foul words. In the heat of
the moment, Alex hit Marco’s left face using
Alex’s right fist. Marco lost his balance and fell
on the floor. While on the floor, Alex kicked
Marco on the stomach and all over his body.
Ben tried to stop the assault on Marco but the
group later joined in the fray.
Ferdie seeing Alex outnumbered took a chair
and hit everybody with it, crushing the hands
and the fingers of Ben who was trying to
protect himself by raising his two hands to
cover his head. Then Ferdie ran towards the
door followed by Alex. Marco followed by
Ben pursued Alex and Ferdie towards the
door and to the staircases. On the last flight
of stairs leading to the ground floor, Alex lost
his balance and plunged down the staircase.
Marco caught up with Alex on the landing
and hit Alex on his face and who was trying
to get up. Ferdie seeing bigger trouble ahead,
fled towards the direction of the KCR train
station. Ben tried to stop the fight between
Marco and Alex but to no avail. Ben then
decided to push Alex to break the impasse,
held Alex by the collar and screamed at Alex
to stop. Alex instead punched Ben on the face
and then ran towards the KCR station. Ben
was accompanied home by an acquaintance
of Indian Nationality named Iqbal (not his
real name).
On cross examination of Alex: This counsel
crossed Alex on the items missing. Alex said
that he lost his wallet and his salary of HK$
4,500 in cash. Counsel asked for other items
missing. Alex confirmed that no other items
were missing. Counsel asked where Alex puts
his HK ID. He said he keeps it in his wallet.
Why then Alex did not report to the police
about the missing HK ID if it was in the
missing wallet? Alex replied that he forgot to
report. Counsel asked other items that Alex
forgot to report to police to which Alex only
the HKID. Counsel asked how he paid for
his fare when he went home that night. Alex
said he used his Octopus MTR card. Counsel
asked where he is keeping his MTR card.
Alex replied he keeps it in his wallet. Counsel
crossed that he could not have used the MTR
card as it was inside the missing wallet? Alex
replied he bought another one-way fare MTR
ticket. Why Alex did not report to the police
about the missing MTR card if it was in the
missing wallet? Counsel asked where he keeps
his money. Alex replied he keeps his money in
his wallet. Counsel asked how he could have
purchased another MTR one fare ticket if his
money was kept in the wallet that is reported
missing. Counsel then put to Alex that he
forgot many things like the HKID, MTR Card.
Therefore Alex must be fabricating his story to
bolster his weak case to which he disagreed.
Counsel then crossed Alex how much he remits
to Philippines every month which he replied
around HK$ 3,500 leaving him HK$ 1,000
allowance. Counsel asked Alex how much he
spent for the drinks in the early afternoon to
which he replied around HK$ 200. Counsel
puts to Alex he would have spent his $1,000
monthly allowance already and he would have
paid HK$ 200 from his salary just received.
Alex replied in the affirmative. Counsel then
puts to Alex that when he arrived at the
Karaoke, he does not have HK$ 4,500 with
him but only around HK$ 4,300 if not less.
Alex agreed. Then counsel put to Alex that he
lied to the police about the missing HK$ 4,500
when his money is only HK$ 4,200 or less.
(To be continued …)
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By His Wounds, I Am Healed
by Apostle Renato D. Carillo / ORAS NG HIMALA staff
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
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
Jesus Christ, our healer has already healed all
kinds of sicknesses and diseases more than
2000 years ago when He went to the cross and
paid the price. Thus, healing is an established
fact. Jesus did it for you and for me. By His
wounds, we are healed. As long as you believe
in Him, you will be healed no matter what your
sicknesses and diseases are. It could be cancer,
leukemia, blindness, deafness, muteness,
paralysis, tumor, ulcer or any kind of sickness
and disease including incurable ones.
When God’s word declared that by the wounds
of Jesus, we are healed, it means that healing
is not about to take place but it is done more
than 2000 years ago at the cross. We can see
that healing is more than a promise. Likewise,
salvation, blessings, prosperity and deliverance
from the works of the enemy are also done by
the Lord.
Usually, sickness and diseases bring along
sadness. As Jesus took the pain of your
sicknesses, he has also taken your sadness. He
was wounded for a reason. It is for healing,
salvation, deliverance, prosperity, peace and
joy.
Jesus shouted it at the cross, “It is finished!”
Indeed, it was a declaration of victory and
healing. It was announced to all that Jesus did
it for you and for me. Understand that Jesus
does not just heal you today neither about
to heal you tomorrow but He did it already
for you even before you were born. Healing
is available for you even before you get sick
because the Lord Jesus has already paid the
price at the cross for us. He had already paid
the price for us even before sickness came. Ha
had changed your sickness and disease into
perfect health.
If you are sick today, the first thing that you
must do is to search your heart before the Lord.
Confess your sins, repent and be purified.
And then claim your healing saying, “Thank
you, Lord for by Your wounds, I am healed!”
Claim what the Lord Jesus had prepared for
you. Jesus suffered 39 stripes. It was the price
that He paid for our healing. Believe this truth
and claim your healing now. You do not have
to wait for Jesus to heal you. Why? Simply
because He did not say that He is about to
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heal you today but He said, “By My wounds,
you are healed!” Thus, instead of waiting
and hoping to be healed, begin to claim your
healing today because it is already done. His
promises must be real in you. Stop waiting for
a promise to be fulfilled but begin to claim this
truth.
Remember the cross, fix your eyes on it and
claim your healing now. God’s faithfulness
offers forgiveness. It is available for you
anytime. As the Lord Jesus saved you and
healed you, He does not need to heal you again
and again. He died once and for all and paid
the price of our iniquities yesterday, today and
tomorrow. His precious blood that was shed at
the cross of Calvary has the power to cleanse
you and break the chains of sins in you. So,
when you sinned against God, you do not
need to do anything but to look up at the cross
because he had already poured out His blood
and cleansed you thoroughly. Just confess
your sins knowing that you are forgiven and
then claim your healing. This is the beauty of
Jesus’ redemptive work.
When you need healing, health, victory,
forgiveness, prosperity, peace, joy and freedom
from bondage of sins, then you have to look at
the cross and claim what Jesus did. You can
do it again and again as long as you need it.
This is the victory of everything that the Lord
Jesus had done at the cross of Calvary. And it
is the difference of what Jesus did from any
religion.
If we claim that we are in Christ Jesus, we must
understand what Jesus did at Calvary. How
could we just ignore all His sufferings for us?
How could we just ignore the 39 stripes that
He suffered? If we really believe that by His
wounds, we are healed, then we have to trust
that He has all the power to take that sickness
no matter what the medical findings are. We
ought to believe the Lord Jesus; we ought to
claim what belongs to us. We have to trust the
Lord completely.
The validity of what Jesus had done at the cross
is eternal. It is not good only for a day or for
a week. Jesus shouted it out, “It is finished!”,
then we have to believe it and claim it now
and always. Faith is necessary here. Faith sees
God. It sees the redemptive work of Jesus at
the cross. It is to claim what belongs to you no
matter how you feel nor the symptoms that
you see and feel. It is believing that what Jesus
had done at the cross has eternal validity to
heal all kinds of sicknesses and diseases.
Beloved, remember that all kind of sickness are
not from God. How a loving and compassionate
Father God could bring sicknesses and diseases
to you? Certainly, He could not do such thing
to His children. He is the healer. He sent His
Son to die for our transgressions. He took our
‘Arnis’ is now the Philippines’ National
Martial Art and Sport
by Engr. Renato Sorezo
sicknesses and diseases.
Arnis also made a mark in Hollywood in
the movie, “The Borne Identity”. Renowned
Filipino-American martial arts instructor Dan
Inosanto was its fight choreographer.
The truth is this; the Lord Jesus could heal
you wherever you are. He could touch you
and heal you when you come to Him and ask
for forgiveness. After you confess your sins to
Him, You can claim your healing. Fix your
eyes to Him and declare what you believe and
prophesy this to your body, “I am perfectly
healthy in spirit, soul and body and every part
of my body is perfectly healthy!” Then, stand
on what you believe. Rely on the redemptive
work of Christ. Live by it, believe it, claim it
and see the result.
The wonderful Lord Jesus Himself bore our
sins and suffered for our transgressions. He
was wounded and shed His blood. He suffered
the pain which you and I must suffer. He
did it for us. He has already paid the price.
After all, we do not need to do anything else
except to claim what belongs to us because it
is an accomplished fact. So, be healed today,
whatever your sickness because it is already
done.
Do you want to experience your miracle today,
then say this prayer;
“Father God, please forgive me for all my sins in
thoughts, words and deeds. Forgive me for bitterness,
self-pity, resentment, jealousy, envy, fear, anger,
hatred, lying, cheating, gambling, smoking, negative
thoughts words, action and reactions. Forgive me
also for watching or reading pornographic film and
magazines or in the internet, forgive me also for
believing to horoscope and fortune -tellers. Forgive
me also for committing adultery, fornication in
deeds or in thoughts. Forgive us also, Father God
for worshipping to idols and bowing before carved
images, I renounce all these. I now forgive everyone
who sinned against me. I release forgiveness and
forget what they have done or said against me. I
now also forgive myself. Lord Jesus, I now accept
you as my Lord and Savior and my healer. Lord
Jesus, I invite you to come into my life and reign in
my heart. I need you, and I will abide in you. And
please write my name in the book of life. Thank you
for healing me. I believe that by your wounds, I am
healed. I claim my healing now, Father God, in the
most precious name your Son, Lord Jesus Christ. I
pray. Amen.”
THE LORD JESUS LOVES TO DISPLAY HIS
AWESOME POWER BY HEALING ALL
KIND OF SICKNESSES AND DISEASES.
HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY
AND FOREVER!
Movies like “Mission Impossible 3” and “Lara
Croft Tomb Rider: The Cradle of Life” also
featured Arnis in its fight scenes using the
Filipino fighting sticks with lead stars – Tom
Cruise and Angelina Jolie, respectively.
And in June 2008, Discovery Channel came
to Manila to feature Arnis for its show “Fight
Quest.”
It’s time for Filipinos to learn the basics of its
native martial arts called “Arnis.”
On 11 December 2009, President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo signed Republic Act No.
9850 declaring Arnis as the country’s National
Martial Art and Sport. The law conforms
to the state policy to inculcate patriotism,
nationalism and appreciation of the role of
national heroes and symbols in the Philippines’
historical developments.
Through the years, Arnis has been featured
in local and international action movies.
Filipino action star Ronnie Ricketts is a known
advocate of Arnis, often featuring the art in his
movies such as “Mano Mano 3 Arnis … The
Lost Art.”
Interested OFWs who want to learn Arnis,
may contact Guro Rene V. Sorezo 6198-9661
– International Modern Arnis Federation
Philippines (IMAFP) Coordinator in Hong
Kong and President of Modern Arnis Hong
Kong (IMAFP-Hong Kong).
The law also mandates that Arnis competition
will be the first to be played at the Annual
National Games, Palarong Pambansa. And
with the enactment of RA 9850, the symbol
of Arnis will be inscribed in the official seal of
the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
Arnis is derived from the Spanish word ‘Arnes’,
which literally means armor. It is known
nationwide and internationally in countries
like: USA, Germany, Russia, Switzerland,
Poland, France, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Saudi
Arabia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada,
Japan, Slovakia, etc. But often it plays second
fiddle to the foreign martial arts taekwondo,
judo and karate in terms of prominence.
This form of martial art involves the use of
one or a pair of rattan or kamagong sticks as a
weapon and a training tool meant to simulate
a knife or a sword. It is also known as eskrima
and kali, and by various other names in the
Philippine regions. It is characterized by the
use of swinging and twirling movements,
accompanied by striking, thrusting and
parrying techniques for defense and offense.
Bare-hand fighting is also an integral part of
the art.
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Write to : Apostle Renato D. Carillo
P.O. Box 40, Araneta Center
Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
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Bayan Naming Pinakamamahal
Filipino Reflexology Therapists Association-HK
Founding and Induction Day
by Chloe Belle Dogeno
Nais po namin uling banggitin ang isinasaad sa
isang awitin.
“Pinakamamahal kong bayan, bakit ka
nagkaganyan,
Langit mong inaasam lupa ang binagsakan
Di ka na nga makaahon, patuloy pang
nababaon
Kay taas na iyong lipad noon ba’t
gumagapang ka ngayon?.
Ito po ang isang katanungan, na mukhang
alam naman namin ang kasagutan
Ikaw nga po aming Diyos ay aming nilayuan
Mga salita mo sa Bibliya ay hindi namin
pinagbubulayan
Ang manalangin Sa’yong harapan lubhang
aming kinalimutan.
Maging realidad ito sa pinakamamahal
naming Bayan
Ayaw naming dugo ay muling
magkadanakan
Sapagkat mahal na mahal naming ang
aming pinanggalingan.
for their future livelihood.
FilReflex Officers for the year 2010-11 are;
President: Leilani Campos, External VicePres.: Florence Belenario, Internal Vice- Pres.:
Haydee Salazar, Secretary: Jovy Giron, Asst.
Sec.: Gaudencia Acuna, Treasurer: Cecilia
Layog, Asst. Treas.: Genevy Garcia, Auditor:
Lorenzo Pendre, PROS: Rowena Salazar &
Magdalena Sabando, Directors: Leonor Melo,
Rosalie Alforte & Rosalinda Ros, Founder/
Adviser: Josemari Ortega.
Sa lupain ng bulaklak at sagana sa ginintuan
Nais naming maranasan tunay na kalayaan
Ito po ay Sayo lamang maaring muling
makamtan
Dito po sa bandila namin ang mamatay ay
kapakinabangan.
Prayer for the nation by Pastor Edward Galang,
Chairman of the Filipino Ministerial Fellowship
International during the JIL Hong Kong Silver
Anniversary on 21 February 2010 at Chater
Road.
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Reaching out through helping hands to fellow
Overseas Filipino Workers in Hong Kong and
even Chinese in the territory is what keeps
Filipino Reflexology Therapists- Hong Kong
Chapter going for five years now.
Sagrado nga po kami sa relihiyon at
mataimtim kung magkumpisal
Ngunit kinalimutan naman ang katarungan
at pagmamahal sa kapwa
Nagdadala ito ng galit O Diyos Saýong
paanan.
Kaya damang-dama namin ang Iyong mga
kaparusahan.
FilReflex celebrates its 5th Foundation Day with
the induction of its new set of officers and Hip
Hop Dance Competition in 21 February 2010.
Ma. Katherine “Kata” Inocencio, Broadcaster
and Senatorial bit for Bangon Pilipinas Party
inducts the officers lead by Leilani Campos
in an affair hosted by Philippine Alliance in
Hong Kong at Newton Hotel, North Point,
Hong Kong.
Mangloko at magnakaw sa kaban ng Inang
bayan
Parang wala na lang kung gawin ng aming
mga pinapipitaganan
Kaya pagdarahop ay patuloy, at pagdausdos
ng kahirapan.
O Diyos naming mahabagin patuloy mo
naman pong kahabagan.
During the program, six members were given
awards of appreciation for their invaluable
support to the association. The Outstanding
Volunteer of the Year 2009-2010 recipients
were; Florence Belenario, Jovy Giron, Cecilia
Layog, Lorenzo Pendre, Haydee Salazar,
Gaudencia Acuna.
Imoralidad ay malabanan, kasamaan ay
talikdan
Upang gumanda-ganda naman po takbo ng
Perlas ng Silangan
Pagsisi namiý maging tunay sa puso galing
sa kaibuturan
Pagkat alam naming malaki pa ang pag-asa
ng sinilangan.
O Diyos, O Diyos ko na sakdal na
pinakamapangyarihan
Nagsusumamo po kami sa bigay mong
kagalingan
Nanghihingi din ng kahabagan
nagmamakaawa sa kapatawaran
Bigyan ng bagong pag-asa ang nag-iisa
naming bayan.
Nawa po sa darating ng krusyal na halalan
Maghari ang nais mo, maluklok ang may
karapatan
Maging matalas din kami malaman duong
sa mga pusong may katiwalian
Upang ang pagiging makatarungan mo ang
siya naming masundan.
O Hesus, O Hesus ikaw ang gobyerno ng
kataas-taasan
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wants to acquire knowledge and skills to
attain health awareness, to share knowledge to
members and potential members and to assist
and prepare members and potential members
Highlighting the celebration is the Hip Hop
Dancing Competition which gave the audience
a lot of excitement. Seven dancing groups
participated in the contest. Smart Hong Kong
was adjudged the Champion, next was Ladies
International Dance & Arts Company, and
third was D’ Company. Other participating
groups were; Agusan (HK) Society, AMA
Dance Club, Mindanao Alliance Majarlikas
and Holy Spirit Mass Centre. And Judges
were; Paul Cada, Margaret Marie Ortega and
Spyke Nielsen.
FilReflex Mission is to promote health and
wellness through natural means such as
Reflexology, Acupressure and Swedish massage.
It aimed to focus on personal development so
that bio-wellness among members and potential
members
could be attained.
In addition,
it 2010
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JIL Hong Kong Celebrates 25th Anniversary
grown to more than 10,000 membership
and continues to minister to the needs of
the Filipinos here in Hongkong.
• Bangon Pilipinas Party standard-bearer,
Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva was joined in
prayer for the nation by his running
mate, Vice Presidentiable Perfecto
‘Jun’ Yasay and the senatoriable slate:
Dr. Zafrullah Alonto, Atty. Reynaldo
Princesa, Atty. Ramoncito Ocampo,
Kata Inocencio, Count Habib Adz
Nikabulin, Alex Tinsay and Dr. Israel
Virgines.
• Presidentiable Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva
speaks on the theme, ‘Pag-alaala at
Pagmamahal sa Bayang Sinilangan’
during the Jesus is Lord (JIL) Church
Hongkong, Silver Anniversary
celebration on 21 February 2010 at
Chater Road, Central.
Bro. Eddie started JIL Hong Kong 25 years
ago when he preached before a group
of OFWs by the Statue Square, Central
District. Since then, JIL Hong Kong has
• More than 12,000 people crowded
the Chater Road to be part of the
historic and nationalistic anniversary
celebration.
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Balitang Showbiz
ni Noel Asinas
Joey de Leon,
may bagong
game show sa
TV 5 Kapatid ni Claudine Barretto
na si Cholo, nakikita ring
dumadalaw sa bahay ni Glaiza
DUMARAMI na ngayon
ang kaibigang lalaki si
Glaiza de Castro. Hindi
lang pala close si Glaiza
ngayon kay Carlo Aquino,
pati pala sa kapatid ni
Claudine Barreto na si
Cholo Barreto ay close
din ang dalaga.
Krista Mae bagong Bb. Pilipinas International
NAG-UUMAPAW ng kaligahayan ang syota ni Krissa Mae a.k.a.Krista Mae
Arrieta Kleiner(No.11) na si Jay-R, ang tinaguriang RNB Prince ng Pilipinas,
nang tanghalin si Krista bilang 2010 Bb. Pilipinas International.
Buko pa rito, napansin ng mga taga-production ng GMA 7, na namamala ng
buong proceeding ng pageant night, na napapatalon si Jay-R nang sumagot
ng pinakamaganda si Krista Mae sa question and answer portion ng pageant.
Totoo naman, si Krista ang pinaka-intelligent beauty queen ng gabing
iyon. Bukod pa sa pinakamagandang mestisa girl na nakita namin. Siya’y
kasalukuyang artista ng GMA 7 at nakilala noon bilang Gobingo Girl ni Arnel
Ignacio.
Pagkatapos ng Gobingo, lumabas na siya sa mga soap program ng network at
ang pinakahuli’y ang Darna ni Marian Rivera, na katatapos lang ipalabas.
Tinanghal din si Krista Mae bilang Best in Talent at Best in Swimsuit
Samantala, ang winners ng 2010 Bb. Pilipinas Universe na si Maria Venus
Rai (no.10). Siya’y isang morena beauty na nakakuha rin ng special awards
bilang best in long gown., best in regional terno at tinanghal ding isa sa Miss
Friendship, nakatie niya si Kate Princess Alimurong.
DI kaya magreact kay Joey de Leon
ang GMA 7 dahil may bagong
programang game show ang
comedian host ng Eat Bulaga, Mel
and Joey at StarStalk sa TV 5, sinabi
ni Joey sa aundience na siya’y may
bagong game show sa pinalakas
pang TV 5.
Dark horse ang nag-uwi ng korona bilang 2010 Bb. Pilipinas World na si Czarina Catherine Gatbonton (No.21) dahil
nagsalita siya sa question and answer in native Tagalog. Marami tuloy hurado na banyaga ang hindi naintindihan ang
kanyang sinabi. Kinailangan pang i-translate ito. Ang special award ni Miss Gatbonton ay Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice
award. Ang tinanghal na first runners-up ay si Diane Necio (No.22), at ang second runner-up ay ang Miss Photogenic,
Helen Nicolette Henson (No.18).
Nabatid namin sa
source na nakikita ring
lumalabas sina Cholo at
Glaiza bilang barkada.
Matagal na raw ang pagkakaibigan ng dalawa dahil nang unang mag-artista si
Glaiza sa ABS-CBN noon ay si Cholo ang kanyang leading man sa mga project
ng Kapamilya channel.
Buhat nang magkasama sina Cholo at Glaiza, nakikita rin ng source na
pumapasyal sa bahay ni Glaiza si Cholo bilang friendly visits.
Sa pakikipagkaibigan ni Cholo kay Glaiza, napalapit din si Glaiza sa kapatid
ni Cholo na si Claudine. Madalas ngang mag-invite si Claudine kay Glaiza sa
bahay ng actress at ng asawang si Raymart Santiago. Dito, nagluluto-luto sina
Claudine at Glaiza.
Kaya hindi kataka-taka sa mga interview kay Claudine buhat nang lumipat ang
actress sa GMA7, na gusto niyang makasama sa mga project niya si Glaiza.
Tinatawag na ngayon ni Glaiza si Claudine bilang Ate Claudine. Mapapanood
si Glaiza sa soap na Diva bilang si Tiffany.
Nonito Donaire, special judge sa
Bb. Pilipinas 2010
Joshua Davis, Ultimate Talentado champion
MAY balita kaming magiging special judge sa
Saturday, March 6, coronation night ng Bb.
Pilipinas 2010 si Nonito Donaire. Kung matutuloy
mag-judge si Nonito, bale si Nonito ang special
judge na papasok pa sa mga listahan ng mga
hurado.
PINALAD si Joshua Davis, 14, na natanghal last Saturnight bilang Ultimate Talentadong Pinoy nang iboto siya ng jurado
at texter votes bilang panalo sa pa-contes na ito na itinataguyod ng TV 5 at hosted ni
Ryan Agoncillo.
Sa murang edad ni Joshua ay na-perfect na niya ang paglalaro ng yoyo. Kaya tinawag
siyang Yoyo Trigger. Siya’y second year high school sa New Era College. Gagamitin niya
ang premyo na P1 million cash sa paghahanda ng future niya. Itatago niya sa pag-aaral
niya ng kolehiyo. Gusto niyang maging doctor someday.
Tulad ni Joey, si Vic Sotto ay may
bagong sitcom sa TV 5, ang My
Darlinng Aswang na opposite Daiana Meneses.
Ang parents niya’y well –supported sa kanyang hilig sa paglalaro ng yoyo. Nagsimula
siyang maglaro sa edad na 9 years old. Magaling sumayaw si Joshua, kaya gusto rin
niyangpasukin ang showbiz. Pero,. Priority niya ang pag-aaral dahil ito ang kasunduan nila
ng kanyang mga magulang. Crush niya sa showbiz ang beauty ni Anne Curtis.
Sabi ni Paolo Bediones, wala pang
iba pang malalaking pangalan sa
GMA at ABS na magkakaroon ng
show sa TV 5 gaya nang napabalita
na sina Dolphy, Maricel Soriano
at Ruffa Gutierrez. Malalaman
ang kumpletong pangalan ng
malalaking stars sa TV 5 sa March
25 sa kanilang grand launching na
gaganapin sa World Trade Center.
This week Talentadong Pinoy ay simula ng bagong yugto ng original reality talent show sa
bansa. Gagawin na itong twice a week program. Mapapanood ng Saturday at Sunday at
siyempre, si Ryan pa rin ang host. Sa buong proceedings ng championship ng Talentadong Pinoy, pinag-uusapan ng mga press na buntis na ba talaga si
Judy Ann. Kasi, medyo tumaba si Juday. Saka. Ingat na ingat si Ryan na tanungin angkanyang misis. Hula ng marami ay
naglilihi na ngayon si Juday.
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First time ni Nonito na mapasama sa mga juge
ng beauty contest. Never pang nakapagjudge
si Manny Pacquiao sa Bb. Pilipinas.Kasi, di raw
pumupuede ang busy schedule ng pambansang
kamao. Tulad ngayong Bb. Pilipinas 2010 ay nasa
America si Pacman para sa fight niya kay Joshua
Clottey sa March 14 sa Texas, USA.
Lover pa rin ng beautiful people si Nonito, kasi ba naman ay super ganda
pa rin ang kanyang asawang si Rachel. Si Rachel ay taekwando blackbelter
champion din sa America bago sila nagpakasal ni Nonito. Aalis ng Pilipinas si
Nonito sa March 8, dalawang araw pagkatapos niyang mag-judge. Bukod sa
manonood siya ng live sa fight ni Manny Pacquiao, aasikasuhin na niya ang
susunod na fight niya sa buwan ng June.
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Paolo Contis, tatay ni Baby Sonia
NATAPOS na rin ang mahabang
pag-iintay ng mag-partner na
sina Paolo Contis at Lian Paz
para sa kanilang first born.
Naluwalhating isinilang ni Lian
ang kanilang baby madaling
araw ng Sunday..
baby girl na pinangalanang Sonia.
Kay haba ng pag-iintay nina Lian
at Paolo, kasi Miyerkoles pa lang
nadala na ospital si Lian. Pero,
Sundayt na nang isilang ang
Sabi ng mga attending physicians ng both mother and baby ay nasa good
condition naman ang dalawa. Matagal nang gustong maging ama ni Paolo,
katuparan na itong nangyari sa baby girl nila ni Lian.
Kaya naman, kapag nasa set si Paolo ng bago niyang programang Wipe Out, na
sinasabing kalulugdan nang husto ng masang Pilipino dahil ang format nito ay
halos parehong longest running comedy game show, ang Takeshi’s Castle.
Katuwang ni Paolo sa paghu-host ang comedian/composer na si Vince de
Jesus na nakilala sa Aroma Café noon. Simulang mapapanood ang show sa
Monday, March 15, bago ang Family Feud.
Mas matimbang pa rin ang
Siyete kay Michael V
NAKA-RECEIVE ng offer si Michael V sa TV network na pinatatakbo ngayon
ni Manny Pangilinan, ang TV 5. Kahit very tempting ang offer at hindi na
iba sa kay Michale V si Manny dahil inaanak siya sa kasal ng mayamang
businessman, hindi pa rin niya matanggap ang tempting offer dahil may
misyon pa siyang ibig gawin sa GMA 7.
Marami pang gagawing programa si Michael V sa GMA, bukod pa sa movie
nila muli ni Ogie Alcasid na susunod na follow-up sa highly successful na Yaya
and Angelina.
Kasi, bawat programa niya sa GMA ay isa siya sa creative director or
consultant ng show. Kaya ganoon na lang kalapit sa puso niya ang bawat
ginagawa niyang project sa Kapuso network.
Tulad sa bago niyang project na Pepito
Manaloto na brainchild niya at bagong concept
ng reality comedy na ngayon lang mapapanood
sa TV.
Pinagbibigay alam ni Michael na naisip niya
ang show dahil sa popularidad ng Lotto. Di
niya alam sa ngayon kung sponsor ng show
ang PCSO. Marami lang taong mahilig tumaya
sa Lotto, kaya naisip niyang gawing sitcom
ang tungkol dito. Magsisimulang ipalabas ang
programa sa March 20 tuwing Sabado.
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Regine matagal nang
pangarap ang Kantaserye
TUNGKOL sa bagong soap ni Regine Velasquez, ang Diva, ayon
sa Asia’s Songbird, matagal na niyang inaatay na magkaroon
siya ng soap na musical na hindi basta-basta. Di pilit ang
pagkakagawa dahil pinaghalong kantahan, comedy at drama.
Isa sa mga composer ng mga original songs ng soap ay ang
dyowang si Ogie Alcasid. Kaya magkakasama pa rin sila sa
soap.
Hinggil sa mga kasama niya sa programa, personal choice
niya ang ibang cast tulad nina Mark Anthony Fernandez na
nakasama ni Regine sa Ako si Kim Samsoon, na naghit noon.
Sina Jaya, TJ Trinidad at Glaiza de Castro ay pawang choice din
ni Regine sa cast.
Magsisimula sa soap si Regine bilang isan struggling pangit na singer na si Sampaguita. Tapos,
kukunin siya ng banda at sisikat siya doon soloist.
Sa pamamagitan ng cosmetic surgery, gaganda si Sampaguita, magiging si Melody na siya. Pagaagawan siya ng dalawang lalaki sa buhay niya, sina Mark Anthony at TJ. Manghihimasok sa buhay
naman niya si Glaiza de Castro, ang inggiterang mortal kay Melody.
BDO Launches ATM Service in Hong Kong
Banco de Oro ( BDO ) launched on Monday its automated teller machine (
ATM ) service in its Hong Kong branch a first for Philippine banking institution operating here.
Deputy ConGen Kira Danganan Azucena led the ribbon cutting ceremony
alongside with Labor Attache Romulo Salud. BDO- Hong Kong CEO Norman
Lee, Asst Gen. Manager & FVP Lorna Tan and AVP Business Information officer Rex Chi Sing Tong assisted the guests from various business sectors
in Hong Kong . Also present in the launched was Mr. Joel Almeda, GM and
AVP for Asia Pacific for BDO Remittance and other officers of the bank.
Gelli de Belen di nakarating sa debut ng
pamangking si Ina
HINDI matapus-tapos ang tanong kay Gelli de Belen, hinggil sa di
nila pagkakasipot ni Janice de Belen sa dubut party ng anak nina
Janice at John Estrada na si Ina recently.
Nakita ng press si Gelli sa launching ng bagong show niya sa GMA
7, ang Zooperstars, na mapapanood simula sa Sunday,February
28, 11:15 a.m. hanggang 11:45 a.m. sa GMA 7. Bale preprogramming ang reality show ng mga hayop ng SOP. Pumalit ito
sa slot ng Joey’s Quirky World na mapapanood na ngayon tuwing
Monday afternoon bilang isa sa Belib Ka Ba slot sa hapon ng
network.
Ang makakasama ni Gelli sa show ay ang dalawang batang sina
Julian Trono at Sabrina Man, ang parehong star ngayon ng Panday
Kids ng GMA 7. Ang isa pang bata sa Panday Kids na si Robert
“Buboy” Villar ay di kasama sa programa.
Ayon kay Ms. Gigi Santiago, ang isa sa namamahala ng programa, ibang-iba ang programa sa Wow,
Hayop o Kap’s Amazing Stories. Kasi, wala itong film clips na galing sa abroad. Bagkus, local produced
ito na maglalaman ng kakaibang ginagawa ng hayop. Mapapanood ng live ang mga hayop na
kumakanta, sumasayaw, nagku-compute ng numbers, juggle at iba pa.
Pupunta rin ang show sa iba’t ibang pets ng mga sikat na celebrity ng bansa para ipakita sa tao
kung paano ito inaalagaan. Bukod sa mga pet na pag-aari ng celebrities, magpapalabas din ng mga
kakaibang hayop na may ginagawang kakaiba rin.
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I thought I Loved You
By Sally G.
I thought I saw a shooting star
But found that it was you
I thought I heard tinkling bells
But found that it was you
I thought I spoke heavens tongue
But found it was for you
I thought the world revolved
Around and depended on you
Now you’ve broken my heart
I know these things aren’t true
When darkness took over me
You were my gleam of hope
When I was lost
You were my guide
But Oh , my shattered soul
I say what I should have said long time ago
Goodbye stranger I thought I loved you…
I WISH.....
By: cat~babes-hk
To: B.B.jeddahksa
I wish i should have ignored you from the
start
You played your game well and draw your
card without doubt,
Carefully cautious and hesitant,for i know
you’re just that arrogant
Then i was provoked,yet at the end of the day
a friendship start.
That two-player game turns out into a taboo
blaze of love
New light in the horizon was found that both
of us are fond.
So what if (personal) principles,sanity and
dignity were just left behind?
Just to give chance to this love we have...
Even fear and guilt could never rebound.
.....Everyday words of love,comes freely and
sincerely
Jokes and simple saying’s cheer up the
gloomy day
Text massages and countless phone calls are
considered uncostly
Even sound of silence of both phone calls
could happily end up the day.
The love and care we shared forever be
remembered/treasured
If what ever comes along our way, your gentle
caution to me would be okey
The memories.....Of both of us will surely
stay.
(Let the frog love the cat everyday)
this last line for u BABES...mwwaaahhh
If You Believe
Dedicated to Kristal
Your diploma means a future without
boundaries,
A world that’s full of mystery,
So as you discover them for all nothing is to
worry
Life is easy if we are all ready.
Pursue your goals, and hold on to the dream
that you wanted to be.
Your graduation fills us with love and pride.
We always knew that you could do
whatever you really tried.
It’s still along and challenging journey
Let your friends and family give you their
support,
I am sure they will acknowledge your effort .
And always, think that you know you can
achieve
The things you really want, if you believe.
Always Be A Student
Dedicated to Katkat
Keep on learning, my dear
Though your graduation’s done;
And had fun with everyone
You must understand that your life has just
begun,
At times i’m down and lonely,you always
comfort me,
Your sweet voice,in my pain you ease me.
The call-of-your-work is not a hinder for you
to touch me
I thank you for all the times you protect me.
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Fulfillment of dreams is coming near,
Just don’t change my dear,
For knowledge will set your career,
Just be serious and make yourself clear.
To winning what you want in life
And being who you want to be.
If you’ll always be a student,
You’ll find the secrets to success
And travel on the golden road
To peace and happiness.
REFLECTION: BEHIND THE
DARKLESS IN UR LIVES
By Nanette M. Benitez
When you find yourself lost
Trap in a very strange place
That you cry to find a way out
But then darkness covers your way
When you’re already hard-up
Fighting the same old battle
And you’re already wounded
And the pain is killing you
Don’t give up so easily,,
There’s an end to every battle
There’s an exist to every entrance,
No wounds cant be healed
Behind sorrows there’s joy
And behind darkness
There’s always light waiting for us
Continue to dream plan to do
Most dreams that come true
Are born out by desire
Fueled by preparation and action
Success and fulfillment are for everyone
But can only be reached
By those who pursue,
Remember that god is always on the go.
Want to get your poems
published?
Share it with us. You might just see your
literary creation on this page.
Send all your poems by email to
[email protected]
I wish this relationship will not simply be
ignored ‘till the end
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Laugh Lines . . .
High Blood
Si Don Pedro nag pacheckup sa doctor kasi
highblood sia. Sinabi ng Doctor na wag na
siyang kakain ng matataba tulad ng baboy at
balat ng manok. Dapat kumain na lang siya ng
mga lumalangoy tulad ng isda.
Pagkatapos ng isang buwan bumisita ang
Doctor kay Don Pedro. Tinanong ng Doctor
yung katulong kung saan si Don Pedro. Sinabi
ng katulong na nasa swimming pool si Don
Pedro. Sabi ng Doctor: “ah nag eehersisyo sa
paglangoy si Don Pedro?” Katulong: “Hindi po.
Tinuturuan yung baboy na lumangoy”.
Ano’ng Pangalan?
Aling Dionisia: anak pag nanganak ulit c jinkey e
isama mo yung pangalan nating tatlo
Manny: huh?? may naisip ka na ba inay??
Aling Dionisia: uu naman
Manny: ano?
Aling Dionisia: e di DioManJi
Expand your Pinoy vocabulary….
CONTEMPLATE
kulang ang plato
PUNCTUATION
pera pang enroll
CALCULATOR
tawagan kita mamaya
TENACIOUS
sapatos pang tennis
DEVASTATION
station ng bus..
DEDICATE
patay ang pusa
ASPECT
pantusok ng yelo
DEDUCT
ang pato
Defeat
ang paa
DETAIL
ang buntot
CITY
bago mag utso
STATUE
ikaw ba yan?
PERSUADING
unang kasal
DEPRESSED
ang nag kasal sa PERSUADING
TISSUE
ikaw nga?
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DD = Double damn!
Celfon
E = Enormous!
INA: anak, tawagan mo nga tatay mo sa celfon.
F = Fake
Pauwiin mo dito.
[pagkatapos tawagan]
NALASING ANG MAGKUMARE
ANAK: nay, babae po ang sumagot.
Nalasing sa bar ang magkumare. Pag-uwi,
INA: lintik, sinasabi ko na nga ba, may tinatago
dumaan sila sa sementeryo at umihi.
yang tatay mo eh!
Ginamit ni mare #1 na pampunas ang kanyang
Anong sabi?
panty, na itinapon niya kapagkuwan.
ANAK: ‘you only have zero pesos in your
Nakakita si mare #2 ng bulaklak sa nitso at iyon
account...’ hindi ko na
ang ipinampunas niya.
tinapos nay mukhang matapobre.
Kinabukasan, nagkita ang mga mister ng
magkumare.
dear te
Sabi ni pare #1, “Bantayan natin ang mga misis
dear te, dear te, dear te!!!’
natin. Kagabi, umuwi
-sigaw ni Anabel Rama kay Lorin at Veniz (mga
ang asawa ko na walang panty!”
anak ni Rofa) habang
Sabi naman ni pare #2, “Mas grabe ang asawa
naglalaro ng tubig sa kanal.
ko, pare! May card na
nakadikit sa puwet niya at ang sabi “WE’LL
pamana
NEVER FORGET
Nag uusap ang Lola at ang Apo tungkol sa
YOU; FROM ALL THE GUYS AT THE FIRE
Pamana:
DEPARTMENT”
Sabi ng Lola: Apo, alam mo na matanda na ako,
malapit na akong mamatay, Ipapamana ko sa
Senate Jokes
iyo ang aking Sakahan, Prutasan, Bahay at ang
nag usap ang tatlong mga baguhang Senador.
mga alaga kong Hayop.
Senator Lapid : Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng Bank
Sabi ng Apo: Laking pasasalamat ko po Lola,
Secrecy Law?
Saan po Yun?
Senator Revilla : Ang ibig sabihin n’yon ang mga
Sabi ng Lola: Sa Facebook Apo, heto Email ko
deposito sa banko ay sekreto.
[email protected] at ang Password ay
Ganda122. Click mo sa bookmark ang Farmville. Senator Jinggoy Estrada : “ Di totoo yun! bakit
ang Jose Velarde deposit sa banko ng erpat ko,
eh nabisto?
Fil-Am???
Senator Lapid : Bakit hindi mabibisto eh ang
TEACHER: watz ur name kid??
dami ng mga tellers sa banko di ba? kayo
PUPIL: Earlyseven Strikeland po!
naman parang di nyo alam ito
TEACHER: fil-am ka ba??
PUPIL: Hindi po Yun po ang name ko sa ingles..
MISTER: wala akong tulog dahil naiisip ko P500K
Sa tagalog po! AGAPITO HAMPASLUPA
na utang ko kay pare.
MISIS: madali yan! Tawagan mo si pare, sabihin
Kotong
mong hindi ka
Pedro: Grabe talaga pare ang mga pulis dito sa
makakabayad sa utang mo para siya naman ang
ating bansa biro mo naka-motor ako tapos wala
hindi makatulog!
lang helmit hinuli ako at pinagmulta ng tatlongdaang peso.
JEEP PASSENGER: manong bayad.
Juan: Eh dapat lang kasi lumabag ka sa batas.
JEEP DRIVER: saan galing?
Pedro: Eh bakit kanina lang naka-helmit naman
JEEP PASSENGER: sa akin.
ako pero hinuli uli nila ako at pinagmulta ng
JEEP DRIVER: papunta saan?
tatlong-daang peso.
JEEP PASSENGER: sayo.
Juan: O bakit daw, ano daw ang dahilan at
pinagmulta’t hinuli ka gayong naka-helmit ka
Mrs: Naniniwala ka ba na ang babae habang
naman.
tumatanda ay gumaganda?
Pedro: Iwan ko basta ang sabi sa akin bakit daw
Mr: Oo naman.
ako naka-helmit eh wala naman daw akong
Mrs: Sa tingin mo, gumaganda ba ako?
dalang motor.
Mr: Sa tingin ko, hindi ka tumatanda.
Juan: Tindi ng dating mo pare!!!
Cancer Patient...
Sa isang ospital...
Lola (may cancer) : Doc, anong gagawin niyo sa
akin?
Doc : Che-chemo, lola.
Lola : Titi mo rin! Bastos ka! Walang modo!
Bra Sizes Explained
Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E
and F are the letters used to define bra sizes? If
you have wondered why, but couldn’t figure out
what the letters stood for, it’s about time you
became informed!
A = Almost Boobs
B = Barely there
C = Can’t Complain!
D = Damn!
Lasing: Hoy! Sinong matapang?! Labas!
Lalake: Ako! Bakit? Lalaban ka?!
Lasing: Pare, ihatid mo naman ako sa bahay,
natatakot ako kay misis eh.
Share your Jokes
and put a smile
on someone’s face
today!
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
Bayanihan Kennedy Town Centre
55 Victoria Road
Kennedy Town
Benzon Wine
Shop 3 G/F Yee Fat Mansion
Shim Woo Road, Happy Valley
Ndrei’s Crossing Ground Bar & Lounge
Shop 13 B G/F Kwan Yick Bldg.
444-452 Des Vouex Road West
Uniwide Tsuen Wan
Shop 1/F Liksang Plaza
Tsuen Wan N. T
Sikatz Philippine Product Store 1 & 2
1/F Liksang Plaza, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
and Mei Foo Sun Chuen
Macau
Asia Pac Cargo Macau
42 Rua Da Alfandega
San Malou Macau S.A.R
Tel. 932610, 930443
Tel True Ltd.
1/F Lap Fai Bldg
Pottinger St. Central
Uniwide Hang Hau
Tseung Kwan O
Tel. 3194 5366
Uniwide Hunghom
Planet Square
Novo Ecijano Macau
Heidi – 6616 5191
Super Ace Cargo Macau
82 Rua Da Alfandega, Edificio Veng Leong
Macau
Tel 2893 9473
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
Filipino Trading Co.
5/F Fai Man Bldg.
9- 13 Li Yuen St. West Central
Filmart 1
G 52 G/F, 7 Seas Shopping Center
121 King Road, Fortress Hill
Filmart 2
Shop 69 A,B,& C G/F
City Garden, Shopping Center
Blk 13 , 231- 233 Electric Road,
North Point
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.
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.
Loy & Day Shop
Room 2013 2/F United Center
Admiralty
Lydias Store Kennedy Town
Shop 17 G/F Blk A Hoi Tao Bldg.
7-11 Belchers St. Kennedy Town
Manong & Manang Store
Shop 5 G/F Kwan Yick Bldg.
444-452 Des Vouex Road West
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Philippine Family Health and Dental Plan Inc.
HealthCashCard
to pay for medical
services. The provider
will check the PFHDP
database to ensure there
is sufficient funding on
the HealthCashCard for
the services required.
Once
confirmed,
and the service has
been provided, the
provider will be paid by
PFHDP and the money
subtracted from the
recipients account.
The Philippine Family Health and
Dental Plan, Inc. HealthCashCard
offers Overseas Filipino Workers, and
others supporting local Filipinos, a
way to provide better medical care at
discounted prices. It also allows the
loading of cash onto the card to provide
money dedicated to medical care.
HealthCashCard is available for single
recipients and in a family plan. The
single card price is currently pegged
at HK$ 115.00 and the family plan is
HK$ 345.00 for four members of the
family. Additional family members
may be covered for a deeply discounted
HK$ 39.00 per member.
The mechanics of the HealthCashCard
allows the buyer to purchase a discount
card which allows their loved ones to
avail of discounts through the PFHDP
nation wide network of providers.
PFHDP will create a personalized
card with the recipients name and
account number and deliver the card
to the recipient within seven working
days. When the HealthCashCard
is delivered there will be a list of
providers for the area in which the
user lives, an instruction sheet on how
to use the card to get the discount and
to use any cash loaded onto the card,
and the customer service number for
PFHDP.
Cash may be loaded onto the card to
manage money dedicated to medical
care. The recipient can take the card
to one of the approved providers
The HealthCashCard
website
(www.
healthcashcard.com) is
currently being tested
and will be ready for
use in the very near
future. Once active, the
HealthCashCard will
be available online as
well as the services for
loading cash onto the
card. The member area
will allow the buyer and
the recipient to monitor
any cash loaded onto the card and
when and where it is spent. The online
provider directory will allow members
to search the entire PFHDP provide
database for providers who best meet
their needs and requirements.
PFHDP is constantly updating their
provider network to allow recipients to
avail of the widest choice of services.
PFHDP assures all members that
providers will be available in the area
where their loved ones live.
HORO S C OP E
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) This is a time for you
to shine! You have an extra measure of energy and
confidence now and will make a strong impression on
those in your environment. This is a very good time
to go for a job interview, meet the public, or simply go
out and be seen. You will be noticed more than usual.
Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good
Power Numbers: 18, 34, 47, 27, 33, 16
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) This is a time of
great personal change. You become tired of your
role in life, and you are very sensitive to habits,
customs, and social requirements that hide the
“real you”. You feel as though you have been
drifting along with the tide and following the
crowd for too long, and your inner needs and
motivations must assert themselves more strongly.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair.
Power Numbers: 46, 28, 4, 13, 17, 39
Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19) You are powerfully
attracted, emotionally and sexually, to someone
you encounter at this time, and any romantic
involvements you currently have are intensified.
Expect fireworks! Also, your relationships can
become tempestuous, especially if your partner
is not as responsive or as loving as you would
like. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Fair. Power Numbers: 11, 44, 25, 45, 33, 18
Sagitarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) You are more
clear and objective about personal matters and
your relationships, so this is a favorable time
to work out differences or come to a decision.
Communicating openly with loved ones, taking
a trip to visit friends, or going on an outing with
someone you care about or love is likely now.
Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness:
Mi nd Games
by Kuya Willy
Riddle Me This
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) Your close relationships
with others can undergo some abrupt changes at
this time. The driving force behind these changes
is your impatient, demanding need to achieve
greater sincerity, honesty, and understanding
between you and others. Emotions: Good ~
Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers:
27, 36, 26, 20, 14, 24
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) Your sexual or romantic
relationships have a deep, compelling, urgent
quality today. Your inner feelings and needs for
love and closeness emerge very strongly. You may
find yourself looking for a little romance today
or at least enjoying some emotional release.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness:
Good. Power Numbers: 36, 46, 25, 31, 4, 1
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22) Giving and receiving
appreciation, love, and happiness come into
your life now. You are moved to express your
affections more openly than usual. You also want
to be surrounded with beauty and harmonious
people. It’s a great day to sit back and enjoy what
and who makes you happy. Emotions: Good ~
Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers:
36, 47, 31, 27, 6, 14
Gemini (May 21- Jun 21) Expect an increase
in your work obligations, but not necessarily an
increase in your income. But this may be okay
because, if you are patient, you could find the
unfairness of the situation being noticed and
rectified very soon. Keep the peace at home
by showing compassion rather than judgment.
Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Taurus (Apr 19 - May 20) Taking it easy and
letting things happen will let opportunities
continue to grow that are already underway.
Situations beginning now will be cooperative
and helpful to you as they progress. A general
atmosphere of getting along together prevails
and will continue to if you just go with the
energy at hand. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good
~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 28, 49, 44,
15, 27, 38
Cancer (Jun 23- Jul 23) This is an upbeat,
refreshing time period. Progressive changes
in your life and relationships make this an
enjoyable, exciting time. The changes are not
likely to be extraordinary in scope, but a definite
enlivening of your relationship to others is
evident. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~
Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 40, 33, 43, 2,
28, 36
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Relaxation, enjoyment,
and pleasure are emphasized for you now. This
is not a time to push yourself or be involved in
activities that require intense energy. Cooperative,
harmonious relationships are more important to
you at this time. You feel like socializing and
being friendly. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair
~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 30, 3, 27, 14,
6, 8
Scrabble
Can you guess the
highest scoring word?
Can you guess what the answer is from
the riddle below?
Row
I can be found where anything cannot;
dead men eat me all the time, but if a
living man eats me, he will die. What
am I?
1
Row 13 Column A
2
Column
Row
Column
Row
Column
Row
Column
5
HOWE (44 pts)
Row 13 Column A
Contest Guidelines
WOVE (44 pts)
Row 13 Column A
4
HOME (43 pts)
Row 7 Column
5
E
Row
4
1 HOVE (44 pts)
W
Column
3
Other high scoring words
O
Row
2
Last Month’s Answers
When is a door not a door?
Answer: When it’s ajar.
H
Column
Enter as many high scoring
words as you can.
______________________
Row 5 Column
Row 15 Column A (46 pts)
Submit your answers. Winners will receive one year FREE membership and subscription of
Friends International Magazine.
J
1
J
2
3
4
THEM (41 pts)
Last Month’s Winner: Mr. Eric David of Tin Shui Wai
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Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22)Though you are
unusually energetic, it is hard for you to get
anything done. You tend to fly off the handle
and to scatter your forces. You are happiest now
when you do something creative and daring,
which doesn’t involve trying to cooperate
or conform to others’ wishes and needs.
Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness:
Good. Power Numbers: 11, 47, 12, 29, 45, 3
(enter row and column place of first tile)
3
Offered first in Hong Kong, the
HealthCashCard will soon be available
throughout the world in places such
as Singapore, Dubai, all over Europe
and in the United States.
... alamin ang iyong kapalaran
Always remember to include your complete name, contact number and address for
entries to be considered valid
Write legibly
Mail entries (cut this half page) to Friends International Magazine
Mark “Mind Games” on envelope
Names of winners will be published in the next issue.
33
Birthday Corner / Just for Kids / Parties
Bro. Philip Neri Solis Lastimosa
with Pope Benedict XVI at Vatican
Myrna Las-Igan and friends - Mar 12
Zak - Mar 9, Joy - Mar 23
and Nate Bachiller - Mar 25
Adelaida Barcelona - Mar 12
Babes Mercado - Mar 2
Elvie Corpuz - Apr 1
Bong Guzman - Mar 30
Dyesebel Bravo Mar 15
Rufina Payawal - Mar 12
Birthday Greetings
February and March Celebrants
Baby Bianca Francheska J.
Medina - Feb 1
Rechilda Cortez - Mar 9
Liezel Valenzuela - Mar 22
Cecilia Taynan
Donna Marie Talabucon
Lourdes Galvez Jun-Un Maingpis Maureen Fernandez
Hermie Talabucon
Annette Tengican
Evangeline Benitez Crisbelle Mangali
Nora Bilag Luisita Cuilan
Feb 27
Mar 1
Mar 2
Mar 2
Mar 2
Mar 5
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 14
Mar 19
Mar 27
Happy Graduation
Katherine and Ruel de Guzman
Mar27
Krystal Mae and Arianne Joy de Guzman
Mar 29
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Nanay Ayeng and Tatay Ino - Mar 29
Juliana Rogale Abesamis - Mar 10
Alex Bautista - Mar 11
Carmen Cawagdan - Mar 27
Congratulations to all graduates!!!
Arnold Grospe - Mar 21
Joselyn Macarayo - Mar 17
Karol Lei Corpuz Magno - Mar 1
Banny Lyster F Generalao - Mar 4
Kathleen Lictag - Feb 14
Gracemargaret B. De Leon - Jan 15
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friends InternatIonal MagazIne MarCH 2010

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