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editor’s note
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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
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Rodel Concha
Letty Romero
We are all living in extraordinary times. More and more
people are beginning to wake up. They are becoming conscious in their everyday
activities and for many, seeing the world with new eyes, perhaps for the very first
time. Technology has changed the way we live our lives and interact with each
other.
In my work as a magazine editor and inspirational writer, I receive several
emails from advertisers and readers. One day someone wrote to me about their
appreciation on the messages that I usually share with our readers. At that moment
I realized that it is when helping others that we feel at our best.
Though, everybody knows, we can’t be all things to all people. We can’t do all
things at once. We can’t do all things equally well. We can’t do all things better than
everyone else.
So we have to find out who we are, and maintain to be that person. We have to
decide what comes first, and focus on that. We have to discover our strengths, and
use them. We have to learn not to compete with others, because no one else is in
the contest of being YOU.
Then we will have to learn to accept our own uniqueness. We will have to learn to
set priorities and make decisions. We need to live with our limitations. We will have
to learn to give ourselves the respect that is due.
All we have to do is to believe that we are a wonderful and unique person.
That it’s more than a right, it’s our duty, to be who we are and knowing that
life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish and with that we’ll be able to stay
one up on what we had envisioned for ourselves.
Remember the saying that “when one door closes another opens”, but we so often
look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones
which open for us.
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
Every time we make a choice to take the high road, to let off, to be kind, to let
go of anger and resentment, we provide an opening, create a space for a miracle
to take place. Simply being present in the moment is often enough. The world
will take care of the rest and the opportunities to lift each other up will present
themselves to us in the most surprising ways.
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appreciation, a sincere compliment, can brighten someone’s day and even change a
life.
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Time appears to be moving faster and faster and there
seems to be more and more to do and less time to
do it. And so today I had to “Take Some Time“ and
contemplate where all of this is going. Even now as I
wrote those words, “Take Some Time“, It feels like
I almost have to steal it away and give it to myself.
Something feels terribly wrong about that.
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It has been wonderful yet sometimes difficult road, searching for a purpose on why
we need to live within the others’ expectations. The generosity of being helpful to
those who are in need and sharing love is the beauty of our existence in this world.
When I thought of generosity, I always remember kind words from an old friend
who always reminds me that to be generous with our money as he always says that
money is like love, the more you give away, the more it returns to you.
Happy Reading..
Arnold P. Grospe
Managing Editor
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Editor’s Note
AMWA Fund Raising Event
Acne... Pimples Go Away
Cutting Off the Roots of Our Problems
Kalialang Mindanao
Mga Kuwentong OFW
Legal Story
Guiding Light
Oras ng HImala
UPC 1st Get-Together Event
Snapshots
ISSA Beahch Party
Balitang Showbiz
Libreng Pap Smear
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AMWA - HK Fund Raising Event
by Annabelle B. Libao
Founded in 2009, the Agoo Migrant Workers
Association-HK, whose members comes
from the town of Agoo, province of La
Union, lives up to its aims and aspirations as
a group.
They organize events for community projects
back home and have successfully raised
funds for three beneficiaries; the Agoo Public
Computer Center, Macalua Day Care Center
and various Elementary/Secondary Schools,
during their first anniversary and it didn’t
stop there.
Continuing what they have started, AMWAHK again held a beauty and popularity
competition dubbed as Search for Hiyas ng
Agoo 2011-2013 and Coronation of Ms.
AMWA-HK 2011-2013 last October 2 at
the Causeway Bay Community Complex,
Causeway Bay.
It also highlighted the Induction of its new
officers for the year 2011-2013. Proceeds
from this event are for various requests from
their municipality such as the construction
for a small road in Sta. Rita, Agoo, La Union;
financial assistance for San Nicolas Brgy.
West Day Care Center, educational supplies
and facilities for San Nicolas Brgy. East Day
Care Center and for other barangay projects.
Government officials from the town of
Agoo came to grace the occasion and
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showed their support. In attendance were
Ms. Pauline Mason, municipal secretary;
Mr. George Roc, budget officer; Eng’r
Ariel Fangonilo, municipal engineer; Dra.
Roxanne Mamaril, municipal health officer;
Ms. Milagros Difuntorum and Ms. Didith
Udasco.; with each one conveying a message
of encouragement and solidarity among its
constituents.
Adjudged winners of the competition for the
search are: Ms. Roselyn Sales of BlueZone
Assn, Queen Hiyas ng Agoo 2011; 1st runnerup is Ms. Winnie Gandeza of Kabisig Assn;
2nd runner-up Ms. Elizabeth Galamay of
AMWA-Royale; 3rd runner-up Ms. Rachelle
Barte of AMWA-hk and 4th runner-up is
Ms. Himaya Estocado of Royale Beauty
Creation.
In the popularity competition; Ambassador
of Goodwill is Ms. Rachelle Barte; Ms.
Himaya Estocado is Queen Ms. AMWA-HK
2011; 1st Princess is Ms. Marites reyes and
2nd Princess is Ms. Agnes Nuguid.
New set of officers who were inducted are:
President:
Leonarda “Mary”
Fernandez
VP Internal:
Linda Tavas
VP External:
Ernesto delos Santos
Secretary:
Annalisa Camania Asst. Secretary: Lorna Donato
Treasurer:
Evelyn Mercado
Asst. Treasurer:
Auditor:
Asst. Auditor:
PRO’s:
Juana Naral
Fe Dalao
Gloria Llavore
Ana Dacanay, Marinor
Dacanay, Evangeline
Dacanay,Amalia
Lagleva,Elena Malungcut,
Zeny Valdez
Bus. Mgrs.:
Butch Verceles, Marites
Albay, Fely Pajabera,
Delia Torres, Josefina
Valdez, Madeleine
Mabalot
Peace & Order: Cesar Lopez, Milagros
Ubaldo, Hilda Malpaya,
Susan Agustin, Shalle
Domondon, Daisy
Domondon
Loan Officer:
Dolores Domondon, Ruth
Perez, Evangeline delos
Santos
Advisers:
Ma. Victoria Estoque,
Melecia Domondon,
Macaria Llavore, Engr.
Roc Padilla
The unending participation of supporting
associations, performers, guest from the
Philippines and the generous assistance
of donors and sponsors makes AMWAHK fund raising events possible and
successful. They indeed value and appreciate
your contributions for the fulfillment of their
projects back home.
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Researched by: Maribel Medura-Tuohy
Vice-President in Business Development - Rozglow Mftg. Phils.
Owner of Rozglow Distribution Hong Kong – Exclusive distributor of Rozglow
Natural & Herbal Skin care products in Hong Kong, Macau & Shanghai
Part 2: Some Natural Treatment and Skin
Care Tips to Prevent Acne
times a day is better. 2. Do not scrub your face
too much, lalo na kung may acne. 3. Huwag
pipisain ang pimples, dahil maari itong mainfection at maging scar. 4. Huwag laging
hahawakan ang mukha lalo na ang affected
areas dahil madalas ang mga kamay natin ay
madumi at puno ng germs.
Kayumanngi, maputi o maitim ka man - It
does not matter, NO ONE LIKES ACNE.
Ayaw natin ng acne pero minsan tayo na rin
ang nag-i-imbita nito sa ating buhay?
Use gentle products as I have mentioned in my
last article. Ang mainit at humid na panahon,
polusyon, hormonal activity – such menstrual
cycles can cause acne.
Sa madalas na kaso ng acne, tayo mismo ang
nagdudulot nito sa ating katawan/balat, sa
pamamagitan ng ating mga habbits, thoughts,
feelings, and actions. Paano?
Tulad mo, at tulad ng maraming tao ako man
ay pwedeng magka-acne sa anumang oras.
Ang skin type ko ay prone masyado sa acne
dahil ito sobrang oily. Naranasan ko na rin
ang maraming buwan na ang face at likod
ay may acne/pimples. Nakakainis, nakakaconcious at masakit. Okay, let me share you
a little bit of my life. Ang isa sa trabaho ko
ay humarap sa maraming tao para ipakilala
ang aming sariling brand na “herbal and skin
care products”. We help women & men to
achieve a beautiful and clear skin, that they
can all be proud of. Pero ang ibig sabihin ba
nito ay hindi na ako pwedeng mag-ka-acne o
pimples? Tao lang po… nagkaka-pimples din
ako. Operating my own businesses and in at
the same time being a mother to 5 children is
not easy! Doing research and writing articles
like this also takes so much of my time but
true enough, we tend to forget the time passing
when we do things that we truly enjoy! I love
our community and I’m doing things that
maybe least important to others but it is to
me, and hopefully to you too. I’m sure you’d
agree, sharing time and knowledge to others
is one of the most enjoyable things in life. I
know you could now imagine, like many, I am
prone to stress din at kung minsan ay kulang sa
tulog at pagod na pagod. At ito pa, ako man
madalas na tinatamad din uminom ng tubig,
boring kasi eh at walang lasa. . Pero sa buhay
na tinatahak ko, naku…there is no space with
acne! Extra effort at pagmamahal sa ating
sarili ang kailangan. Mula ng sinunod ko ang
mga simple steps na nabanggit ko sa itaas ay
naiiwasan ko na ang acne/pimple.
ACNE... Pimples go
away! Never come
again another day!
Ang mga sumusunod ay mga sanhi ng Acne at
mga tips kung anu-ano ang ating dapat gawin
upang ito ating maiwasan at malunasan.
Kulang sa Tulog: Ang 7- 8 na oras na tulog
kada-gabi ay napaka-halaga. Nakakatulong
ang hustong tulog sa pag-renew ng ating
balat, kapag nag-palit ang balat ay natatangal
ang dead skin cells. Kung nagkukulang
tayo sa tulog, lalo na kung madalas, hindi
nakakapahinga ang ating balat at feels
overworked kaya mapapansin natin na dry
ang skin natin at “haggard looking” o parang
pagod na pagod ang ating hitsura. At oh,
matamlay pa ang ating mga ngiti … dahil tired
din ang mga muscles.
Kulang sa Tubig: When it comes to beauty and
health, alam naman siguro natin na talagang
no. 1 ang tubig. Uminom tayo ng at least 8
glasses a day, it helps in cleaning and hydrating
the skin and maintaining overall health. Water
is one of the “most common beauty secret”.
Mura na, o madalas libre pa, at napakadaling
gawin!
Stress & anxiousness: isa rin itong sanhi
na maaring mag-dulot sa “skin breakouts”.
Huwag tayo masyadong nag-iisip o nag-alala,
nag-nagpuyat kung di naman importante.
Nauunawaan ko na kung minsan ay maraming
bagay ang di maiwasan na problemahin, subalit
kung minsan din ay, mas kailangan nalang na
ito ay ating ipanalangin na muna at hintayin
ang itikanakdang oras para dito. Samantala,
maari natin tulungan ang ating sarili sa
pammagitan na pagbibigay sa ating katawan
ng hustong tulog upang makapagpahinga
ng maayos ang ating “mind”, along with
lowering stress levels will help to get rid of
acne or prevent it. Mag-exercise, nakatutulong
ito na bumaba ang stress level, sa pag-balance
ng hormones and to increase the circulation of
blood and oxygen to the skin.
Practice Good Skin Hygiene: 1. Clean your
skin every day. It is advisable to wash your
face at least twice a day, or for oily skin three
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It’s all about our personal choice. Gusto mo ba
ng acne/pimple o acne/pimple free skin? Mas
gusto ko ay acne/pimple free skin. Kung gusto
mo rin ay kailangan lang na mag-extra-effort
pa, disiplina sa habbits at routine, control sa
emosyon para di tayo naii-stress. Alalahanin
natin na “prevention is always better than
cure”.
YOU one day can be an acne/pimple free like
me, and if you are the lucky one who never
experience acne in your entire life, please help
others, especially the teenagers. Negative
effects on social functioning are often greater
than that observed with more serious medical
conditions. According to most research I’ve
Cutting Off the Roots of Our Problem
read, Acne may be associated with anxiety and
depression. Mapapansin natin madalas, ang
mga teenagers na affected ng acne ay mahiyain
at may mga cases na nagiging introvert ang
isang bata for the rest of his/her life dahil dito.
The emotional effects of acne are not always
easy to asses but surely, effective prevention
and treatment of acne can dramatically
improve victims or patients quality of life.
shared by Remely Valdez
the internet, a telephone, the wind and every forms of energy and
communication that exists. In order for them to work, there is needs
to be a receiver. We can read news and messages from magazines,
newspapers and books or from a computer screen that produces an
image with letters on it and our eyes transmit this to our brain which
is the receiver of this message, and which gives us understanding.
If we sing,speak and talk, everyone can hear us because our
vocal cords produce a sound. Our ears hear it and transmit it to our
brain which is the receiver of our voice and which makes sense of
those sounds. Energy is present all the time in every place but it only
has an effect when there is a connection between transmitter and
receiver.
Lets all make efforts so this acne problems
go away, never show up again another day
… especially on our big day! Please see the
inserted box for make up tips.
We all live different life. We can make our own
choices and changes – however and whichever
we prefer. Let’s all remind our selves, with
this one important thing, “ A True Beauty is
from Inside and Out. Keep our heart clean
and smiling, and in at the same time, enjoy an
acne/pimple free skin!
I hope this article (again) add-up some
knowledge and I hope you’ve all enjoyed
reading it. Thank you and hope we can share
more next time. For more info regarding
this article, please feel free to contact me at
rozglow@me.com, mobile: 91514867
HOW TO COVER UP ACNE WITH MAKE UP?
1. Wash your face with a gentle exfoliating
scrub (such as the proven effective regular use of Rozglow 14-in-1 bar soap with
Glutathione). Apply moisturizing cream on
your face and neck (such as Rozglow 14-in-1
Face cream with Glutathione + sunblock).
You should not layer new makeup over old
makeup.
2. Apply GREEN concealer over any red areas, dabbing it on with cotton swabs. Do not
worry about the greenness; this removes the
red appearance of your skin. As in… flawless
ang outcome nito.
And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” So the Lord said,
“If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be
pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”
(Luke 17:5-6)
No root develops without a seed and no seed comes to life
until it is dropped into and cared for in good soil. A seed has to be
planted and embraced by the soil then the roots come. So, there is a
source and a receiver. The source is the seed and the receiver is the
soil, and the result is the root, which gives rise to a tree and its fruit.
Without a transmitter and a receiver, nothing happens.The
light of the sun illuminates the planets and the stars, but space itself
remains dark. Why is that? Because it has no physical body to act
as a receiver of the sun’s light. Not that there is no light in space. In
fact, the sun’s light reaches every corner of the galaxy but it is only
seen when the body of a receiver reflects it.
The same thing occurs with electricity with radio waves,
It’s not different in the spiritual world. But the devil knows
this. Sadly, he knows only too well how to sow his bad seed in
human hearts, which, we might as well admit are easy and willing
receivers of all that is bad and normally resistant to what is good.
Because of this, the devil has directed all types of negative energy
towards mankind. He does this all the time with us. Only those who
learn to unplug the receiver and reject the negative energy of evil are
unaffected by it.
On one hand, evil emits its negative waves in the hope that
someone will receive them but on the other hand, good also emits
its positive energy. Our faith is the receiver of the energy of God
transmitted by way of His Word. When His Word is spoken those
who believe and receive it are blessed. Our faith without a doubt is
100% receiver of the Word of God and can gives us authority to say
to any problem, “Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the
depths of hell!” and it will be done.
Any problems and all bad roots in our life can be cut off by
our faith. This energy of God penetrates where psychology cannot,
where medicines cannot reach and where human intelligence is not
enough. It can do anything because all things are possible for those
who believe and to those who receive the Word of God without
doubt.
3. Apply concealer or foundation that matches your skin color. Use a cotton swab or clean
blending sponge instead of fingers, which
may have some dirt on them.
4. Mag-apply ng loose powder para mas
natural ang dating, pwede rin ang pressed
powder.
5. Finalize your photo perfect look by applying shimmer on your T-zone.
Oh, alam na natin ang ating gagawin kung
may mayruon tayong big date, work presentation, interviews, and other important events.
Stress and anxiety can cause breakouts, so
try to relax before the big day! Though it
is possible to cover acne with makeup, we
should all know that makeup worn every day
can contribute to skin breakouts. Give your
pores a break by wearing makeup only when
it is necessary. Huwag kalimutan maglinis ng
mukha after make up at palaging maglinis ng
ating balat bago matulog.
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Kalilang Mindanao
by Nazzer Ampang
front stage, guests led by Representative Go
danced to the tune of “Wow! Mindanao”.
Of the seven (7) contingents, Madayaw sa
Davao Migrant Association & Friends was
chosen as champion for its execution of
Kadayawan sa Dabaw. Kadayawan is a festival
being held every third week of August in Davao
city with floats of fresh flowers and fruits, and
indak-indak sa kadalanan or street dancing in
colorful costumes.
The second place went to Friend’s of Bukidnon
Association for staging the Kaamulan. It is a
festival that turns the streets of Malaybalay in
Bukidnon go tribal every first week of March
with ethnic food fest, trade fest and native
dancing. Coming in 3rd place is Filipino
Reflexology Association, who presented the
Lami-Lamihan festival, which is an annual
celebration coinciding with the foundation of
Lamitan in Basilan island that showcases the
traditional Yakan customs, music and dances.
Also included in the presentation are the
Naliyagan Festival performed by members of
CARAGA Migrant Association and MisamisLanao Network, Kalimudan by Sultan Kudarat
Association, Kalivungan by North Cotabato
Workers Group and Kabunsuan by members
of Samahang Migrant ng Lebak and Kutawato
Social Group.
An impressive presentation of the Moro royal
dances that includes the famous Singkil, KiniKini, Kapamalong, Kapayong and Gandingan
also wowed the audience with some literally
held their breath as the dancers worked their
way through the bamboo poles.
T
he colorful ethnic costumes, lively music
and spectacular dance performances has
attracted more than a thousand crowd
in Chater Road on October 9 to witness the
Kalilang Mindanao organized by Mindanao
(HK) Migrant Alliance.
Sultan Kudarat 2nd district representative
Arnulfo Go and his wife, Dr. Amelia Go
attended the daylong festivity. Acting as the
guest speaker, Rep. Go lauded the initiative
of MinMA to display the exotic beauty of
Mindanao.
Other guests included Consul General Claro S.
Cristobal, Labor Attaché Manuel C. Roldan,
Vice Consul Charles Andrei Macaspac,
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OWWA wefare officer Aniceta Cataran,
The Sun Publisher and MinMA adviser Leo
Deocadiz, The Sun Editor Daisy Mandap and
community leaders.
An interfaith service with representative
from Catholic, Christian and Islam faith
kick-started the program. They petitioned
for peace, unity and prosperity in Mindanao.
The highlight of this year’s Kalilang was the
staging of festival celebrated at various places
in Mindanao. At least 12 performers took
part in each contingent in the street dancing
showdown.The participants stomped their way
with synchronized movements and vibrant
costumes along Chater Road towards the front
stage. Then, as the participants crowded the
Another highlight was the staging of its annual
cultural pageant, Mutya ng Mindanao-HK.
Jaqueline Rafanan representing the FOBA
was unanimously chosen by the panel of
judges to wear the crown. Rafanan, who hails
from Tarlac outwitted the other 15 candidates
as she garnered all the minor awards.The other
winners were: Michelle Salupa, first runner
up; Ruby Flores, second runner up; Beatriz
Marte, third runner up and Flordeliza Pupos,
fourth runner up and Ms. Flexibest Mindanao.
Ms. Charity and Ms. Goodwill goes to Daisy
Garzon and Gemma Avila respectively. Ms.
Photogenic is Ms. Adeline Amarille.
Sponsors of the event are Flexibest, Cebu
Pacific, Pacific Management Services, Century
Properties Inc., Central Capital Management
Ltd., RCBC Telemoney, First Metro Remittance
Co., TP3 Ltd., Rozglow International, Public
Finance Co. Ltd., A-Freight Cargo, Gen-Ex
Cargo, Sun Cellular, Banco De Oro, PNB
Global and Savers Appliance Depot. The
Media partners includes Friends International
Magazine, The Sun Newspaper and Whats Up
Magazine. Special thanks to Dr. Rene Lopez,
Ms. Leila Respen Noel and Ms. Cristina Yee.
MC/Host: Arnold Grospe, Corelene Cruz,
Pinky Rivas, Jojo Sapio and Walter Melicor
Mga Kwentong OFW
ni Violy C. Pascual
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itodo ang pag-ingat sa mga dalahin dahil
namumutaktak yata ng mga mandurukot
dito.
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ay ang mga Pilipinang namimili sa nasabing
lugar. Napakasakit isipin na ang gumagawa
nito ay kababayan mo na alam na alam kung
gaano kahirap kitain ang perang tangan,
dagdag pa ang kunsumisyon kung paano
paparti-partihin sa dami ng mga bayarin.
ang mga susunod na araw ni Maria? Ang
kanyang simpleng pangarap na makaipon
ng kaunting pera para sa kinabukasan ng
dalawang anak? Ang nararamdamang
pagod ng katawan at utak mula sa malupit
na amo nang nakaraang pitong buwan? Ang
pagkakalayo sa pamilya sa kauna-unahang
pagkakataon? Nasaan ang puso at kaluluwa ng
mga
ganitong
taong
ganito
ang
gawain? Nagpapasarap gastusin ang perang
hindi nila pinaghirapan? Marahil bilang na
rin ang inyong araw, kayo na ang mag-iingat
ngayon dahil may binuong grupo laban sa
inyo. Kung malaki na ang inyong sindikato,
mas malaki ang titimbog sa inyo dahil sama-
samang kikilos ang magagaling tumiktik sa
galaw ninyo at maaaring may koneksyon na
sa Pulisya.
Ganoon din sa mga akyat backdoor
aka “Polo”, nagpupulot ng mga basurang
mapapakinabangan pa at nakikipag-unahan
sa mga tagakuha ng basura. Hindi pa
nagkasya sa mga kapaki-pakinabang na bagay
na nakukuha sa basurahan at pinapatulan pa
ang pagkain na nakasabit sa kanya-kanyang
backdoor para sa mga pinay na madadamot
ang mga amo. Gamot sa nagugutom na
kababayan, aagawan mo pa, samantalang
ikaw ang may sobra-sobrang oras upang
magkaroon ng sariling pagkain.
Isang dolyar man o ano pa man na hindi
sa iyo at walang paalam na kinuha ay
pagnanakaw pa rin ito.
Si Maria ay nangutang ng sangkatutak para
lang makapunta sa Hong Kong. Hindi na
kayang tustusan ang pangangailangan nilang
mag-asawa at dalawang anak ang kinikita
sa pagmaneho ng traysikel at pagtitinda.
ng mga kakanin. Lakas ng loob at tibay ng
dibdib ang kasamang puhunan niya.
Sawimpalad si Maria, asal hayop ang
naging amo at halos hindi siya pakainin
at trabahong walang patlang ang kanyang
sinapit. Alang-alang sa mga anak na malapit
ng mag high school, tiis at tyaga lang siya.
Maraming kababayan na naging kaibigan
ang nagbibigay suporta. Buo ang loob na
kailangang mabayaran ang mga nautang
at nang makabayad ito, naghanap ng amo
at planong sa Macau na lang maghintay ng
working visa upang hindi na muling dumaan
sa sangkaterbang pera na gastusin kapag sa
Manila magmumula. Matapos mag-break contract at maayos
na nakaalis sa amo, dumaan sa World
Wide upang magremit muna sa magaama niya sa Pasig City. Papalabas na
siya nang mapansing parang gumaan ang
kanyang shoulderbag kahit pa may bitbit
pa itong pangalawang bag na kanyang mga
dokumento. Namumutlang tila hihimatayin
si Maria na nag-aapuhap at halukay sa
loob ng bag ngunit hindi na makita ang
kanyang wallet. Ang huling sahod at mga
karampatang bayad sa kanya gaya ng para sa
tiket, umabot sa humigit-kumulang sa apat
na libo ang siyang nilalaman nito. Ang Hong
Kong ID na pinaka-kailangan sa pagproseso
ng panibagong kontrata sa panibagong
amo ay nasama din sa nadukot. Paano na
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Legal Matters
by Barrister Ody A. Lai
Got questions regarding legal matters? Write us and we’ll get your
queries answered by our knowledgable columnist. Send all correspondence to Friends International Magazine by post or email.
YES TO RIGHT OF ABODE FOR DH VISA HOLDERS
Yes! WE won the first round of the fight for
Right of Abode. 30 September 2011 was the
date for the much-awaited judgment on the HK
High Court Petition of Evangeline Vallejos. It
was a resounding VICTORY for all DH Visa
Holders in Hong Kong, that after 7 years of
continuous residency, they are now treated as
equal before the Law of Hong Kong, enjoying
the same protection and benefits just like all
the other residents of HK as espoused by the
Hong Kong Basic Law.
Indeed, after many cases in the High Court
challenging the exclusion of DH visa helpers
as ordinarily resident of HK, the victory is
welcome news to all OFWs. Justice Johnson
Lam of the Court of First Instance was to
make his ruling the day before but typhoon signal number 8 was hoisted in HK. The lashings
of typhoon Pedring in the Northern Luzon
has reached Hong Kong and Justice Lam read
his ruling the following day. He said that the
interpretation of who is Ordinarily Resident
in Hong Kong under Section 2(4)(a)(vi) of
Immigration Ordinance Cap 115, is inconsistent with the Basic Law. (Please see the Part
1 of this Legal Article published in August
2011)
The following morning, Saturday, 1 October
2011, HK was a Public Holiday in celebration of the China National Day. The Secretary
of HK Security Ambrose Lee, defiantly announced that the Government will appeal
against the ruling of Justice Lam. He said
that they will separately apply for the ruling
to be stayed pending appeal and that the HK
Immigration Department will suspend the application of DH visa holders to apply for Right
of Abode, the last of which could amount to
contempt of court. Other HK political leaders like Regina Ip of the New People’s Party
called for the Government to seek interpretation from the National Peoples’ Congress
in Beijing. But Liberal Party Meriam Law,
rightly echoed my own opinion, that any interpretation by Beijing will cause Public dissent.
Rita Fan clearly stated, whether the government seeks interpretation from Beijing before
or after the appeal, it would be condemned
as “Interference in HK domestic affairs”. As
a legal professional in HK, this will cause
erosion of the independence of the HK judiciary and the decline of the very strong rule
of law in HK. I can envisage that the Legal
Professionals, i.e. Barristers and Solicitors will
march on the streets of Hong Kong.
Our Philippine Government welcomes the
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judgment but it is preferable that they keep
quiet. I suggest that no Filipino should make
any street protest. No organization or association should demonstrate. We do not have to do
so with reasons as follows:
Firstly, we are here in HK as our 2nd home
and we are all treated well given the HK’s rule
of law, the economic success, excellent infrastructure, efficient government, and peace loving people. We accomplished our potentials
and our dreams in the territory that Philippines
failed to provide for us. We should not create
further animosity in the places where domestic
helpers work.
Secondly, the Hong Kong people have come to
realize the importance of all migrant workers
to their success. The time of reckoning has arrived. We help them reach at their current level
of prosperity and our contribution cannot be
denied. We are part of who they are and what
they will become in the future. They cannot
purge us. We are part of HK as a world-class
global city.
Thirdly, the rule of law is very strong in HK,
much better than in Philippines. I am saying
this because I am a practicing Barrister in HK
and I know the ins and outs of their legal system. Trust the HK Judiciary… the Judges and
Justices, corporately, has the most beautiful
legal minds in the world… of what is just and
fair. The common law system evolves with the
current times just like technology.
Fourthly, this is a challenge that the HK people
should resolve. Trust me when I say that they
know our aspirations. There is that segment of
the HK society that is more outspoken, but the
majority welcomes us here gladly and willingly. There are more people fighting for us, more
that you could imagine. The various factions
of HK society will soon converge and face the
hard truths of migrant workers being permanent residents.
Fifth, HK people has arduous undertaking to
plan and execute the ground work on how to
accommodate all future permanent residents
and be taken care of like any of their local
citizen. There are educational, medical, legal,
economic, social services and infrastructure
that is a mammoth task to organize and finance. They need time but they will overcome
all that. HK people are very resilient and they
will perform the job well.
Sixth, OFWs must be patient. Serve your em-
ployers well. They are the ones that will fight
for your right to become permanent residents.
The children that you take care will take your
struggles to the next level.
Seventh, as a devout Christian, I always believe that God’s plan and timing is always perfect. So pray that all things work together for
good to those who trust HIM. We had Gladys
Li as counsel and Mark Daly as instructing
solicitors for the first round of victory. It is
by divine providence Gladys Li is strong supporter of the Civic Party, where most legal
professionals are members including myself.
Be confident that God will assemble the next
legal team to respond to the impending appeal
of the HK Government. The next Justices who
will hear the appeal will be more inspired by
divine righteousness to uphold the decision of
Justice Lam.
Eight, you must get ready to become Permanent
Residents. You start saving now so you can
show that you are capable of financially supporting yourself by the time you file your application to become Permanent Resident. You
must start re-training your old skills or acquiring new ones to compete in the open market.
Prepare your resume; get your scholastic records, previous work certificates, and good
reference letters. You must know by now what
kind of work you will enter and line up the
prospective companies that you can work for.
Ninth, the future is very bright. Once you become permanent residents of HK, you will
have the right to vote and shape the future of
Hong Kong. We are a political force in the
making and the other political parties better
beware. We are crouching tigers and hidden
dragons. We are Hong Kong.
Tenth, The Assembly of Ilocano Associations
in HK, where I am the Chairman, will soon
organize seminars and forums to answer all
your query regarding application procedures
to become Permanent Residents. You need
to know the requirements and the various social services that will assists you in the transition period of being a domestic helper to a
Permanent Resident.
(I would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the multitude of
Ilocanos in HK and our friends, who supported us in the Multi-cultural Autumn Festival
in Chater Garden on 5 October 2011. It was
successful indeed. Agbiag tayo amin apo nga
awan malabasan!)
Guiding Light by Bernadeth M. Benitez
Waiting for God’s answer is never a waste
of time.
The Lesson of Waiting
“So keep our faith alive, confident that God
is with us all the time”.
Blessed are those who
wait and trust him.
Isaiah 30:18
Have you ever experienced delay? Stuck
in the airport? Long queue processing our
contracts in the consulate, immigration,
shops and even in the comfort rooms? That
you feel jumping from the rear to front to
have your turn?
and Auna waited long but their time wasn’t
wasted,it put them in the place where they
could witness the coming of the Messiah
(Luke 2:22-34).
Therefore: Not receiving an immediate
answer to our prayers is no reason to give
up faith. “It is not ours to know the reason
why our prayers are unanswered but ours
to wait for God’s own time to lift the cross
we bear”. He knows what is best for us.
Yes, it really happens and we experience and learn from those situations. Most of us would find it such
an inconvenience, intolerable and
disgusting.We could see some are
going out of their way, who cannot wait and schedule themselves
for some other time, have some
place or transfer to other place to
find their options and convenience,
while others just tolerate waiting
and just follow the queue and wait
for their turn.
When I think of those people who
are so patient in waiting, I think of
how impatient we can be when we
have to wait for God.
We often equate “wait” with waste.
If we’re waiting for something or
someone we think we are doing
nothing which in an accomplishment crazed culture, seems like
waste of time.
But waiting serves many purposes.
In particular, it proves our faith.
Those whose faith is weak are often
the first to give up waiting, while
those with strong faith are willing
to wait indefinitely.
How often do we experience delays, changes of plans and redirections and treat them as intrusions?
It could be that God is detouring us
so we can do something different or
new for Him.
God can use inconvenience in our
lives. If we (can) look at them as
divine appointments, when we patiently wait and do the necessary,
having a Christ-like attitude, then
we receive what we want. When we
read the story in Luke 2, we learn of
two people who proved their faith
by their willingness to wait. Simeon
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The Reasons of Jesus’ Coming to the World
UPC-HK, 1st Get-Together Event
by Cleofe Mendoza
by Apostle Renato D. Carillo / ORAS NG HIMALA staff
1. TO SAVE
SINNERS
Here is a trustworthy
saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus
came into the world to save sinners—of whom I
am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15
2. TO SEEK AND SAVE THE LOST.
Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has
come to this house, because this man, too,
is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man
came to seek and to save what was lost.
Luke 19:9-10
3. TO HEAL THE SICK.
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
4. TO REDEEM 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
5. TO MAKE US RIGHTEOUS BEFORE
GOD.
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so
that in him we might become the righteousness of
God. 2 Corinthians 5:21
6. TO GIVE US LIFE AND AN
ABUNDANT LIFE.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I
have come that they may have life, and have it to
the full. John 10:10
7. TO GIVE 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
8. TO MAKE US SONS OF GOD.
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 9. TO MAKE US VICTORIOUS.
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
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How will I ever experience all these reasons
of Jesus’ coming to the world?
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
“Yes, it is as you say”, Jesus replied. “But I say
to all of you; In the future you will see the Son
of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty
One and coming on the clouds of heaven”.
Matthew 26: 64
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the
angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that
time will come. It’s like a man going away: He
leaves his house and puts his servants in charge,
each with his house and puts his servants in charge,
each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the
door to keep watch. Therefore keep watch because
you do not know when the owner of the house will
come back- whether in the evening, or at midnight
or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes
suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I
say to you, I say to everyone,Watch! Mark 13:
32: 37
RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST TODAY, please
pray this prayer…
“Father God, I don’t want to go to hell,
I want to meet Jesus in the clouds at His
coming and I want to enter heaven. 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 posters and magazines. Forgive
me for getting counterfeit power from satan
through hypnotism, witchcraft, sorcery, black
magic. Forgive me for hatred, resentment,
self-pity, envy, jealousy, bitterness, loneliness,
weariness and pride. Forgive me Father and
my ancestors for worshipping to idols and
carved images. I now forgive those who
sinned against me, including my parents,
brothers, sisters, relatives and even myself. I
want to be changed.
Lord Jesus, I now give my life to you. I accept
you as my Lord, my Savior and my Healer.
Come into my life and reign into my heart.
Thank you Lord Jesus for what you have
done at the cross of Calvary for me, for my
family and for the world. I love you and I will
obey you. I will never disappoint you. Amen.
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Amid the scores of OFW’s who
form associations based on their regional
or provincial places in the Philippines,
UPC-HK tends to be different.
For the first time, dance groups, who
usually perform on stage at FILCOM
events here in Hong Kong have decided to
organize a core group which they called
Union Pinoy Crew-HK.
It aims to unite dance enthusiasts,
develop camaraderie among its members,
organize fund-raising events , share dance
techniques/steps and be able to impart
their talents to those who are willing to
learn dancing.
Consisting of 8 dance groups namely:
Afreight Dancers, with 4-5 dancers which
represents Afreight (Asia Pacific) Ltd,
a leading cargo company; D’Dreamers
which has 8-10 member dancers; Star
Circle Dancers with 4-6 members and
have been Kwela at Saya Dancers and
Public Finance dancers for sometime,
SMS-Dumpers Crew, Agoo-AMWA
Dancers, AMA Dance Group which has
8 dancers and represents AMA Learning
Computer School, CCML dancers and
TRIMA dance group; they held their first
get-together at Chater Road, Central last
Sept. 11, 2011.
It was a getting to know time with every
member having the chance to speak and
introduce herself/himself to the group.
They also performed their best dance
moves, be it hip-hop, ethnic, ballroom, folk dance, interpretative dance or the
plain modern dance; name it and they can
dance their way in any tune, much to the
delight of passers by and tourists alike.
For them to have easy access to whoever
would like to join the union, they would be
at the same spot, intersection of Ice House
St and Chater Road, every sunday between
5pm-8pm. Election of officers is scheduled
later this month.
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ISSA Beach Party . . . “Let’s Get Wet!”
by Kaye Villarino
The Integrated Service Staff Association,
ISSA had a triple birthday celebration for
Ms. Nikki Mendoza, Ms. Susan Orosco and
Ms. Alice Dela Cruz. It was also the Lady
Drivers’ Get Together bash held at Deep
Water Bay last Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011.
The rainshower did not the stop them from
celebrating but instead they had fun playing
games and have themselves enjoy the
weather.
Issa is happy to announce that after the
successful peptalk “Driving for the Future
2”, there were 7 OFW enrollees who passed
the driver’s written test and 7 are scheduled
for this month.
Issa is expecting more applicants that
registered last time to have their scheduled test
next month.
For inquiries, call hotline # 9257 9654
(Lourdes) / 5182 6798 (Nhors).
LEE Trading
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Emry’s is owned and managed by a Filipino couple for nearly two decades, continuously providing services to Filipinos.
Bb. Pilipinas OFW HK Flexibest Winners. Ms.Annalyn Dalisay, Ms.Jean Lobrigo,Ms.Cathy Lo,Ms.Kate Dari,Ms.
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EMRYs’ has been known for giving services that is strongly welded together with
Reliability, Integrity, Stability, Efficiency
and Sincerity.
They provide employment to Filipinos in
Hong Kong. At the same time, assisting
employers in searching qualified domestic
helpers.
Flexibest International
Marketing Company Ltd.
Prosperity Millennia Plaza
663 Kings Road, North Point
Hong Kong
Email: flexi2010@yahoo.com
Tel. 9612 0411 (Cathy Lo)
9377 7114 (Ms. Jean)
Ms.Jeneth Dirije , Ms.Nicole Glemer, Ms.Geraldine Abecia
The agency has been known in the Filipino community as well as in the Chinese
community for NOT overcharging and for
NOT collecting any placement fee from
the helpers be it in Hong Kong neither in
the Philippines.
Aside from the services mentioned, they
also help other OFW’s who wants to work Kong and in Canada in order to provide
their family a better life and at the same
in Canada as Caregivers.
time assist employers to identify and employ qualified applicants to do their houseTheir Mission
To help their countrymen to work in Hong hold chores.
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The agency’s work ethics and dedication are
guided towards providing quality customer
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Fabio, Daniel, Akihiro, nag
form ng football team sa
Pilipinas para lumaban sa
tournaments
Balitang Showbiz
ni Noel Asinas
Nora nakalabas na ng ospital,
pero di pa makapag-taping
KAHIT lumabas na sa ospital ang superstar Nora Aunor last Thursday, di pa rin siya makababalik agad sa taping ng Sa Ngala
ng Ina. Bale ito ang naging pahayag ng confidant ni Ate Guy na
si Albert Sunga. Acute Bronchitis ang dahilan ang apat na araw
na confinement ng Superstar sa Cardinal Santos Hospital sa
Greenhills. Ipinasok siya nung Monday na masamang-masama ang
pakiramdam.
Sabi ni Albert, walang dapat ipag-alala ang mga
Noranians. Magpapahinga muna ng ilang araw sa bahay ang
actress. Wala rin dapat alalahanin sa taping ng Sa Ngalan ng Ina
dahil san aka-three weeks advance ang mini soap. Apat na araw na
lang si Ate Guy sa Sa Ngalan... at tapos na ang taping.
Pagkatapos ng Sa Ngalan... , muling magus-shooting si Ate Guy ng
El Presidente dahil nagpadagdag ng araw si direk Tokoy Aguiluz
para samga eksena ng Superstar. Partner ni Ate Guy sa movie ang
governor ng Laguna, si ER Ejercito.
Pagkatapos ng El Presidente movie , tuloy agad si Ate Guy sa shooting ng filmfest entry niyang Mano Po 7,
(Hototay) ng Regal Films ni Mother Lily Monteverde.
Ayaw na ni Ate Guy ngayon na maging patung-patong ang kanyang schedule. Hindi na kasi siya
bumabata. Gusto niya na relax siyang nagtatrabaho.
Inspired din si Ate Guy ngayon dahil sa magandang feedback sa mga nakapanood ng Sa Ngalan ng
Ina. Good comeback ng Supersta na tiyak sa next years mag-uuwi siya ng maraming best actress awards sa
mga award giving bodies sa telebisyon.
Chris Tiu, kasama sa team ng Smart
Gilas na lalaban sa Indonesia para
sa SEA Games
PAGKATAPOS ng China, si Chris Tiu ay pupunta ng Jakarta, Indonesia para sa SEA
Games sa November . Sa SEA Games lalaban ang Smart Gilas bilang koponan ng
basketball na lalaban.
Kaya ngayon pa lang ay ilan reserba ng episode ng Ripley’s Believe It Or Not ang
unti-unting itinitape ni Chris. Ayaw niyang mawawala sa show kapag may taping.
Naniniwala siya sa programa na mai-inform at mai-entertain ang tao kapag
napanood ang Ripley’s na tuwing Sabado.
Pacquiao nag show bago tumungo
sa America para sa training BAGO lumipad si Cong. Manny Pacquiao patungong Las Vegas para
sa laban nila ni Juan Manuel Marquez sa November 13, magkakaroon
ng despedida show si Manny sa SM Mall of Asia Music Hall para sa
programang Manny Many Prizes.
Ginawa na sa Manila ang show para mas lalong maraming
magparticipate sa games. Gayundin, maraming susuwertihin sa binubunot
na papremyo ni Ninong Manny para sa live audience at sa TV viewers.
Kaya maaga pa ay pumila na para magkaroon ng tickets at
manalo ng libu-lubong premyo.
Pero, di mawawala ang Manny Manny Prizes sa ere kahit nasa
America si Ninong Manny.Marami nang advance taping na nagawa si
Ninong para sa show. Tamang-tama sa pagbabalik niya ay live na live muli
ito? Kaya tuloy pa rin ang pamimigay ng papremyo sa mga televiewers.
Last Saturday, super taas ang ratings ng show, naka-8.9% ang
programa! Higit na mataas sa mga kalabang shows. 20
MAY binuo na ang grupo ng Brazilian model s na football
team. Kabilang sa koponan sina Fabio Ide, Daniel Matsunaga,
Akihiro Sato, Hideo Muraoka at ang younger brother ni Daniel
na si Guilherrme Matsunaga. May kasama rin silang local models at stars sa kanilang
koponan na under sa umbrella ng UFL.
Samantala, si Fabio ay muli na naman magpapakawala ng kanyang
nakakatuwang narration sa Comodey Bar tuwing Sabado, Sa Fabio VTR, humanga
kaya si Fabio sa weird na talents daw ngmga bading na habey 0 waley.
Pero, ang dapat kaabangan at matatawa nang husto ang televiewers
ay ang pagrampa ng mga naggagandahang contestant ng Ms. Universe beauty
parlor. Sa presentation ng mga contestant ay maraming sorpresang sina Allan K,
Eugene Domingo, Ate Gay at Boobie , Six Feet Long Band at Beergins.
Isabel Daza, magbabalik hosting
sa Manny Many Prizes ngayong
October
MAGBABALIK na pala si Isabel Daza sa Manny Many Prizes sa
October. Naging busy lang si Isabel sa Futbulilits kaya huminto sa paghuhosting ng game show ni Cong. Manny Pacquiao.
Ani Isabel nang na-meet namin sa Futbulilits set: “ Namiss ko rin
ang programa dahil super saya! Balik ako sa October bilang host! Sobrang
haba kasi ng taping ng Futbulilits. Inuumaga lagi ang taping. Kung nawala
pansamantala ako sa MMP, may Party Pilipinas naman ako tuwing Sunday.”
Pagkatapos ng Futbulilits, na ngayo’y last two weeks na lang sa
ere, may bagong hinahandang programa kay Isabel sa GMA 7 na isang soap
opera.
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Paglaya ba ni Cong. Singson ang
dahilan ng happiness ni Lovi
ngayon?
SUPER saya si Lovi Poe na humarap sa showbiz columnist nang
magkaroon ng press launching ang bago niyang amovie, ang Aswang.
Pinaka-biggest break ni Lovi sa Regal Films ang movie dahil siya ang title
role. Bale, remake ito ng box office movie ni Alma Moreno noong 80s sa
Regal. Ang Aswang ay showing na Nov.2.
Di kaya ang happiness ni Lovi ay dahil sa nakatakdang paglaya sa
January 2012 ni Cong. Ronald Singson sa piitan sa Hong Kong?
Pero, nang tinanong ng entertainment press si Lovi tungkol kay
Cong. Ronald, sinabi niyang wala silang communication sa ngayon! Ibig
bang sabihin nito’y split na talaga sila ngayon?
Pero, si Lovi ay very demonstrative pagdating sa kanyang
lovelife. Totoong tao siya at hindi marunong magtago. Bale nasabi niya ito
nang magguest siya Showbiz Central last Sunday.
Meanwhile, naiiba ang portrayal na Aswang ni Lovi. Kasi, ayon
sa actress,may puso ang Aswang ditto. Di siya basta-basta sumasakmal ng
biktima niya. Bagkus, pinagsasabihan muna niya. May eksena pa ngang napatay ni Lovi ang isang asawa ng
matanda. Naawa siya at inalagaan niya ang matanda.
Leading man ni Lovi sa movie si Paolo Avelino, first time silang magteam up! Sa movie, humuling
ang producer na si Mother Lily Monterverde kay Lovi na magkaroon ng love scenes sina lovi at Paolo. Kaya
nagpaunlak ang dalawa, kaya asahan ang Lovi na kasing init nang napanood sa My Neighbor’s Wife.
Feel ni Barbie na ideal boyfriend si
Daniel
INAMIN ni Barbie Forteza na kinikilig siya kapag magkasama niyang nakikita sa
Party Pilipinas sina Daniel Matsunaga at Heart Evangelista. Kasi, para sa kanya
ay ideal boyfriend si Daniel. Kaya nga niya crush ang syota ni Heart ngayon.
Crush pa rin niya hanggang ngayon si Dennis Trillo.
Ani Barbie sa presscon ng Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: “Kitang-kita ko
kay Daniel ang ginagawa ng pag-aasikaso kay Heart kapag magkasama sila.
Kung magkaka-boyfriend ako, tingin ko ganoon guy ang magiging ideal ko.”
Hinggil sa pitong beses na naka-love team na niyang si Joshua Dionisio,
nasabi niyang bumabait na ang kanyang leading man. Noon kasi, may
pagkabarumbado raw si Joshua Ngayo’y hindi na mainit ang ulo ni Joshua. .
Tingin ni Barbie ay nagma-mature na si Joshua.
Bale, ikapitong team up na nina Joshua at Barbie sa ILAM. Pero,wala
pa raw yung tipong nagkaka-develop-an silang dalawa. Basta, magkaibigan lang sila.
Mas mabuti raw ganito, kasi hindi sila nag-aaway. Saka, tingin ni Barbie ay napakabata pa niya pumasok sa
relationship. Noong lang September siya nag-turn 14.
Pero, hindi raw niya inaalis sa sarili na later on ay mai-in love siya. So far, sa kilos ni Joshua sa
kanya ay wala siyang nababanaag na nangliligaw na ito sa kanya. Parang magkakabarkada lang sila kapag
magkakasama.
Ang ILAM ngayon ay remake ng unang Ikaw Lang Mamahalin na pinagbibidahan noon nina Sunshine
Dizon at Angelika dela Cruz. Bale, agawan ito sa attention ng dalawang babae sa pagmamahal ng kanilang
iisang ama.
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Gaz Holgate, bagong admirer ni
Lovi Poe at nakadate na sa affair
ng Esquire magazine
NA-MEET namin si Gaz Holgate, ang Pinoy-Welch rugby player na ngayo’y
naka-base sa Japan na player ng Kyuden Voltex. Bale kararating lang niya
kahapon galing Japan. Nandito siya sa bansa para sa 10-day vacation.
Sa pagbalik niya ng bansa, gusto niyang ma-meet ang no.1 crush niyang
actress ngayon si Lovi Poe. Naka-schedule ngayon (Oct 5) si Gaz na magescourt kay Lovi sa launching affair ng bagong local Esquire Magazine. May
feature arcticle sa magazine si Lovi.
Pangunahing pakay niya sa pagbisita muli sa bansa ay ang kanyang childhood
friend na si Solenn Heussaff na nakakalaro niya noong childhood days nila ni
Solenn sa Forbes Park, Makati City. Magkapitbahay silang dalawa noon. Sina
Gaz at Solenn ang madalas na nagku-contact noon pa.
Pabalik-balik nang Pilipinas si Gaz noon kabataan niya. Pero, laking Britain siya. Kaya konting Tagalog
lang ang alam niya. Gusto niyang Pinoy food ay adobong manok na niluluto ng kanyang inang Pinay na tagaSan Fernando, Pampanga na si Lourdes dela Rosa.
Kahit British subject ang kanyang ama, ipinanganak ang ama sa Tasmania. Pero, tumira silang maganak sa Britain. Kasalukuyan andoon ang kanyang parents at kapatid na 16-year-old na babae na nag-aaral
doon.
Noon pang 2007 si Gaz naglaro sa Philippine Rugby team na lumaban sa 2007 SEA Games..
Qualified siya sa Philippine Team dahil Pinay ang kanyang mother.
Nasundan ang paglalaro niya sa Philippine Team noong July 2008 para sa inaugaral Asian Five Nations
tournament Naulit muli ang paglalaro niya sa Philippine Team noong 2010 Asian Five Nations tournament.
Pero noong June 2011 ay naglaro na siya Japanese Club Kyuden Voltex. Hindi lang si Gaz ang half-Pinoy player
sa Japan, may tatlo pang member ng team na half Pinoy.
Sa ten days vacation siya, may dalawang commercials siyang isu-shoot. Tapos sa Sunday ay guest siya
agad sa Party Pilipinas at sa Showbiz Central.
Bianca napaka-secretative pagdating
sa love life; ayaw aminin na sila’y
nagdi-date ni Dennis
PAGDATING sa love life super secretive si Bianca King. Imagine mo nang
nagguest siya last Sunday sa Showbiz Central. Kahit katiting ayaw siyang
magsalita tungkol sa kanila ni Dennis Trillo. Kahit ba yung pagdi-date nilang
dalawa ni Dennis ay walang inaamin.
Lately lang namin nabalitaaan na single na talaga si Bianca dahil 2 or 3
three months ago pa siya nakipaghiwalay sa boyfriend na singer. Basta tahimik
lang si Bianca.
Obvious bang pareho na silang malaya ni Dennis na magdate dahil
pareho silang single ngayon. Kaya walang makapipigil na umamin man lang kahit
konti si Bianca.
Basta, sa pagtatapos this week ng Sinner or Saint, ay masasabi nang may
namuong magandang relationship kina Dennis at Bianca. Walang di magandang balita kasi kaming narinig sa
set ng soap. Laging okay sina Dennis at Bianca sa set.
Saka, tanggap ang tambalang Dennis at Bianca dahil laging no.1 sa ratings game an Sinner or Saint. Nag-match
ang team-up nilang dalawa. Sana, masundan agad ito?
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AIAs HK Multi-Cultural Autumn Festival 2011
and
Coronation of Queen of the Ilocanos 2011
The Assembly of Ilocano Associations in Hong Kong (AIAs-HK)
staged the biggest spectacle ever seen by the Filipino Community in
Hong Kong at Chater Garden Central last 5 October 2011 for the benefit
of the victims of typhoon Pedring and Quiel, that unfortunately hit the
Ilocano Speaking Lands from Tarlac all the way to Abra. Thousands
of Ilocanos and their friends united to bring about the main highlight
of this year’s festivities. It is a day of celebrations for the court victory
of the Right of Abode; and that despite diverse cultural, ethnic, social,
religious backgrounds, we are a single community and are very much
part of Hong Kong. International performers from Nepal, Sri Lanka,
Bangladesh, United States of America, Thailand, England, India,
Thailand, and Hong Kong joined the Filipinos in showcasing various
performing arts through music, dances, folk singing, poetry and martial
arts like kickboxing and boxing. This multicultural experience emboldens
understanding and harmony of all expatriate groups in Hong Kong.
The WANCH Band took center-stage after the cultural show and
provided live disco music, filling up the massive main stage, catwalk,
and the “throne” stage with hundreds of dancing, twirling, body shaking
Ilocanos and their friends. Thousands refuse to leave Chater Garden till
late, enjoying the tunes and the ambience of happiness and joy brought
by the hardworking officers, chairpersons, members and supporters of
the Assembly of Ilocano Associations in HK.
AIAs HK is extending its heartfelt appreciations and gratefulness
to all who made this event an unprecedented success. AGBIAG TI
ILOCANOS!
Executive Officers and Committee Chairpersons of AIAs HK
Chairman:
The AIAs HK comprising of 70 over member towns and associations
and supporting associations, with the exceptional leadership of the
CHAIRMAN, BARRISTER ODY A. LAI and their competent
PRESIDENT JOHANNA PV. PEREZ has raised the standards for
producing events where all others need to emulate. The HONG KONG
MUSICIANS UNION President Ricardo Dandan together with Band
Leader Pet Lorenzo and his 30-man Big Band provided the musical
entertainment fit for the grand parade and the coronation pageantry for
the Queen of the Ilocanos, Her Majesty Queen Ms. Ronasel Allo from
ANNAK TI CAGAYAN; 1st Princess, Her Highness Ms. Claire Cayabo
of CANDON CITY; 2nd Princess, Her Highness Ms Aisa Laceda of
UMCA; 3rd Princess, Her Highness Ms. Myrna Valdez of SANTOL
LA UNION and 4th Princess, Her Highness Ms. Joanalene Maon of
CIASI 61892.
The Champions of Sonata ti Amianan singing competition is Ms. TinTin Maneja for the professional category and Ms. Vanessa Agmata for
the amateur category. Three member associations namely ISABELINO
AKO ASSN, GALIMUYOD ILOCOS SUR ASSN, and OVERSEAS
FILIPINO CLUB took their oath of office before the Chairman Ody
Lai, Barrister-at-law.
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Ody A. Lai, Barrister at Law, of San Clemente
Tarlac
Hon President: Petra Regua of Bileg ti Ilocano Assn.
President:
Johanna V. Perez of Candon City Ilocos Sur
VP Internal:
Anne Galdonez of ASAP Tagudin
VP External:
Laarni Felipe of Luna Apayao Assn.
Gen Secretary: Ronalyn Lucas of Reina Mercedes Isabela
1st Secretary:
Lee Ann Echinique Mas of Annak ti Cagayan
2nd Secretary:
Shirley Singson of Mega Ballroom Dance Assn.
Treasurer:
Helen Agbanlog of United Migrant Cantonese
Assn.
Asst. Treasurer: Lourdes Razonable of Pantay Fatima Metro Vigan
Assn.
Auditor:
Anita Tumabcao of Santa Cruz Ilocos Sur
Asst. Auditor:
Helen Baldemor of Bileg ti Ilocano Assn.
Peace Officer:
Noime Omanito of Santol La Union
PRO:
Lirio Ursua of San Mateo Isabela
Special Events: Leonardo & Nerisa Jimena dela Cruz of Cagayan
Valley
Social Events:
Joe Cora dela Cruz of Isabelino Ako HK Chapter
Livelihood:
Ofelia Baquirin of UMELA
Membership:
Vilma Dasig of CIASI 61892 Int 21238
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Laugh Lines . . .
Nakaamoy si Ngongo ng
pabango sa isang store.
Sabi ni Ngongo, “Ale, mango!”
Sabi naman ng saleslady, “Pabango ‘yan,
hindi alimango!”
ulit ni Ngongo, “Ale, mango!”
Nag-agawan si Ngongo at ang saleslady sa
pabango. Nahulog ang pabango at nabasag.
Sabi ni Ngongo, “Ale, masag!”
ALITAPTAP
Anak: Tatay, hindi ako makatulog, kasi,
maraming lamok!
Tatay: Papatayin natin ang ilaw para hindi
tayo makita.
(Pagpatay sa ilaw, dumating ang mga
alitaptap...)
Anak: Hala ka, Tatay, nagdala sila ng
flashlight!
SI JUAN AT PEDRO SA BARKO...
JUAN: pareng Pedro diba isa lang arko ng
barkong ito?
PEDRO: oo pare bakit?
JUAN: paano kung dumating ang isang
bagyo anong gagawin mo?
PEDRO: edi ihuhulog ko yung arko para
hindi lumayo ang barko
JUAN: paano kung dumating uli yung isa
pang bagyo?
PEDRO: edi ihuhulog ko yung pangalawang
arko..
JUAN: paano kung dumating yung ikatlong
bagyo?
PEDRO: ihuhulog ko yung ikatlong arko pare
JUAN: ha? diba isa lang arko ng barko pare
saan ka nakakuha ng dalawa pang arko?
PEDRO: ikaw pareng Juan saan ka nakakuha
ng mga bagyo mo?
INA AT ANAK
Anak: Inay, gusto ko, ngayong birthday ko,
espesyal, ha. Dapat ‘yung message mo sa
akin, ma-touch at maiiyak ako.
Inay: Anak, ampon ka.
Boy: Nay! Muntik na ako maging top one sa
klase!
Nanay: Bat mo naman nasabi?
Boy: Ini-announce kasi kanina yung top one
sa klase. Ang tinuro ni ma’am yung katabi
ko......Muntik na ako!
Anak: ahhhhh, eh bakit si kuya, Anito?
Nanay: Tumigil ka na nga Luneta, hala
tawagin mo na si kuya FX mo
Katapusan Na
Lumindol ng malakas noon. Nagkagulo ang
lahat at nag panic!
Sigaw ng isang lalaki: “Katapusan na!
Katapusan na!”
Sumagot ang isa rin lalaki: “Tanga! Akinse pa
lang ngayon”!
BIRD
GIRL: Ang puti ng bird mo!
BOY : Abasyempre! Likas papaya ata gamit
ko dyan!
GIRL: Ginagamitan mo din ba ng downy?
BOY : Bakit, bango ba?
GIRL: Lambot eh!
hu can...
titser: hu can give me a sentence?
Pedro: My teacher is beautiful, isn’t it?
titser: very gud! tagalugin mo nga!
Pedro: Si titser ay maganda, hindi naman di
Philippine Education Fair Scheduled
ba?
KAHILINGAN
GENIE: bibigyan kita ng isang kahilingan.
ALING DIONISIA: talaga? gusto ko
gumanda!
GENIE: buksan mo ang bote....
ALING DIONISIA: tapos? gaganda na ako?
GENIE: hindi! babalik na lang ako!
on 22 October at Boys and Girls Club in Wan Chai
Everyone is invited to attend edu@
ph, the 1st Philippine Education
Fair (PEF), on 22 October 2011 at
the Auditorium of the Boys’ and
Girls’ Clubs Association, 3 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai.
DVD
BOY1: isosoli ko tong nabili kong DVD pare.
BOY2: bakit pare? anong problema?
BOY1: Walang picture, tsaka sound. Sayang.
Suspense thriller pa yata to. Tsk, tsk...
BOY2: Ano bang title nyan?
BOY1: “The Lens Cleaner”
BOB ONG vs VICE GANDA
BOB ONG: Bakit pa sila maghihiwalay kung
magkakabalikan din sila? Para lang silang
naggagaguhan....
VICE GANDA: Ay! Hindi hindi. Alangan
namang magkabalikan sila ng sila pa? yun
ang naggagaguhan!
The PEF showcases the Philippines
as a viable venue in the pursuit of
quality tertiary education.
To date, eight universities from the
Philippines have signified their
attendance: Arellano University,
Assumption College, Ateneo de
Manila University, De La Salle
University, Miriam College, St. Scholastica’s College, University of Asia and the Pacific, and University
of the Philippines Los Banos.
The PEF is being jointly organized by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association–Hong Kong
and the Philippine Consulate General.
Mi nd Games
by Kuya Willy
Riddle Me This
Can you guess what the answer is from
the riddle below?
How many sides does a circle
have?
______________________
Last Month’s Answers
I look at you, you look at me,
I raise my right, you raise your
left. What is this object?
Answer: A Mirror
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is a logic-based,
combinatorial
number-placement
puzzle.
The objective is to fill
a 9x9 grid with digits
so that each column,
each row and each of
the nine 3x3 subgrids that compose
the grid contains all
of the digits from 1
to 9.
Fill in the blank
boxes and try solving
the puzzle without
guesswork.
INA:anak tawagan mo nga tatay mo,tanungin
mo bakit wala pa siya hanggang ngayon.
ANAK:cge nay! . . . .nay babae naman ang
sumagot
INA:lintik!sbi q na nga, may tinatago yang
tatay mo, eh! Anong sabi?
ANAK: “You only have one peso in your
account...”
Hindi ko natinapos, Nay, mukhang
matapobre, eh!
Anak: Nay, bakit po Victoria pangalan ni ate?
Nanay: E kase dun namin sya ginawa ng
tatay nyo.,
Sudoku
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ROFILWS, Tagumpay ang Kawanggawa
by Ariz Balaque
Naitatag ang Regional Overseas Filipino Workers Society o ROFILWS
noong Oktubre 2007 sa pamumuno at tagapagtatag na si Rizalaina
Balaque Acosta.Isa sa kanilang adhikain ang magbigay tulong sa kapwa
na higit ang kahirapan sa ating bansa.Ang grupo ay nakakalikom ng
kaunting pondo mula sa kanilang noble event kada taon ang ‘Mutya
ng Regional”na ang layunin ay ang patuloy na itaas at tangkilikin ang
sariling kultura ng bawat rehiyon.
Kada taon ang pamimigay ng ROFILWS ng kanilang kawanggawa
“Handog Pagmamahal sa Mahihirap”.Ang mapalad na beneficiary
ng kanilang pangatlong kawanggawa ay ang rehiyon2 na naisagawa sa
bayan ng barangay Cajel Diffun probinsiya ng Quirino noong Agosto
7,2011.Umabot sa bilang na 122 pamilya ang tumanggap ng kanilang
pinamigay na mga bigas,asukal,asin,sabon,damit at mga laruan para sa
mga bata.
Ang pamimigay ay pinamunuan ni Jhoe S.Esquejo ang bagong halal
na bise-presidente ng grupo sa kanyang pagbabakasyon,kasama ang
pamilya at mga anak ng ROFILWS na nagmula pa sa iba’tibang
rehiyon upang tumulong at mgaing bahagi sa pag-abot ng kanilang
kawanggawa.
Taos sa puso na tinanggap at sinuportahan ni mayor Marlo Guillermo
kasama ang presensya ng kanyang mga opisyales at mga ibat ibang
barangay captain ng nabanggit na bayan.Ayon pa sa mensahe ng mayor
“siya ay sumasaludo at labis na nagpapasalamat sa grupo ng ROFILWS
dahil isa ang kanyang lugar na naging mapalad para tumanggap ng
biyaya.Hindi madaling isagawa ang mga ganitong gawain ;ito ay nasa
puso at puno ng sakripisyo,”ang inyong layunin ay isa sa mga nakasaad
sa bibliya ang maging isang Samaritan”nawa ang marami pa kayong
matutulungan sa inyong patuloy na paglalakbay kasama ang gabay ng
Dios”sa pagtatapos ng mayor sa kanyang mensahe.
Tumataas ang bilang ng pamilya na nabibiyayan ng Rofilws kada
taon,ayon pa sa pangulo ng grupo at siya ay labis na nagpapasalamat
sa tiwala at positibong pananaw ng mga meyembro at bagong opisyales
na nahalal noong Hunyo 5,2011 na ginanap sa opisina ng Philippine
Overseas Labor Office sa konsulado.Kada taon din ang renewal ng
membership ng ROFILWS upang masiguro na naiintindihan ng bawat
meyembro na pumapasok ang batas at adhikain ng organisasyon.
Hindi rin nakaligtaan ni Ms.Acosta ang magpasalamat sa mga taong
patuloy na sumusuporta sa kanilang mabuting layunin dito sa hongkong
at sa labas ng bansa higit ang kanilang mga advisers.
Noong Oktobre 1,2011 ang grupo ay nagdaos ng kanilang pang-apat
na anibersaryo na ginanap sa NEWAY KARAOKE LOUNGE sa
Causeway bay at ito ay dinaluhan ng bagong labor attache Manuel
C.Roldan kasama ang kang may bahay na si Gng.Arlene Roldan.
Kasama din sa mga dulmalo ang cultural officer na si Gng.Renee dela
Cruz,Gng.Rowena C.Pecson ng ATN office .Ang ginawang pagdiriwang
ay kasabay na din bilang pa-FAREWELL sa kanilang adviser na si Gng.
Aniceta Cataran ng OWWA.
Ang grupo ay naghahanda sa kanilang susunod na kawanggawa na
gagawin sa rehiyon 12 bilang mapalad na pang-apat na beneficiary sa
darating na taon ng 2012.
H ORO S C O P E
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) The energy to do what it
takes to get what you want is what it’s about today,
so take a risk and enjoy the rewards of your efforts.
Seek out mutually beneficial ideas so things are less
of a struggle than if you go after something just
for the thrill of the challenge. Commitments begun
now will turn out well and satisfying for all. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good.
Power Numbers: 44, 15, 36, 29, 18, 4
Taurus (Apr 19 - May 20) Take the time to
get in touch with your inner self. With all the
hustle and bustle in your everyday life it is
quite easy to lose touch with those forces that
drive you, or why you are doing what you
do. Now is the ideal moment for introspection and reaffirmation of all you are and all
you want to become. To do so will revitalize
your efforts to move your life in the direction
you want. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~
Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 13, 18, 21,
39, 41, 5
Aries (Mar 21- Apr 19) This is a good time to
speak up and clear the air of any grievances
you have been holding on to for some time.
Personal subjects are the topic of discussion
now and it’s time to let go of issues that have
been holding you back from really achieving
the peace and harmony you know you deserve and desire. Emotions: Good ~ Money:
Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 1,
21, 20, 5, 37, 10.
... alamin ang iyong kapalaran
Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19) This is a good
time to assert your own needs and desires, to
communicate to others what you really want.
You are sharp, clear, decisive, and articulate.
Your daily life is steady and stable, although
not particularly exciting or unusual at this
time. This is an excellent time to make steady,
practical progress in your life. Emotions:
Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good.
Power Numbers: 26, 47, 14, 30, 43, 4
Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) Within reason,
do what you have to do to get the recognition
and rewards you deserve regarding a work
situation. A family issue is finally smoothed
over, thanks to a younger family member.
A household addition is very welcome and
something you will appreciate for a long time
to come. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~
Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 9, 37, 15,
48, 20, 26
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Your drive for freedom, independence, and absolute authority
over your own life is quite strong. You need
to follow your own rhythm. You are likely to
actually act on some of the more unusual or
“crazy” impulses you feel from time to time.
This is a time when you crave excitement.
Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness:
Good. Power Numbers: 25, 48, 7, 44, 37, 6
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21) Sharing dreams
and creating shared dreams and goals with
your mate will create the foundation for a very
rewarding future. To reap the full rewards possible it is important that you be as honest as
possible, but remember to choose your words
carefully and avoid ultimatums. Emotions:
Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair. Power
Numbers: 24, 46, 14, 26, 25, 48
Cancer (Jun 23 - Jul 23) Energy of similar
minds and hearts gravitate toward you today
and together you could make some very positive changes. Use this smooth energy to make
big strides and conquer new ground so you’ll
be in ever better position when the situation
is less ideal. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~
Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 24, 27, 25,
47, 40, 26
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) It’s a day you may
be likely to form relationships with people
based on a deep level of mutual appreciation
and understanding for each other. You are in
touch with your more sensitive and maybe
even spiritual qualities. You are able to express a greater level of sensitivity and greater
empathy than usual. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 15,
31, 47, 7, 14, 39.
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) At this time you
relax, and indulge in your pleasure loving
side, you could feel a bit of the glutton or
even hedonist. Contentment, emotional well
being and harmony prevail in your personal
relationships. A day where you get along well
with people and situations, manifesting what
you need and letting it all come to you.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Good. Power Numbers: 36, 31, 19, 48, 45, 11
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) A broader view of
your relationships comes easier now, leave
the details until there’s time for them later. If
you can understand the principle of the things
now, you can extrapolate the rest they develop
and this is easier than doing it the other way
around. Feelings can grow and emotions rise
faster than you thought possible at this time.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness:
Good. Power Numbers: 5, 10, 3, 49, 9, 24.
Leo ( Jul 23 - Aug 22) Conflicts between duty
and pleasure, or between sober practicality
and a yearning for love and emotional satisfaction, are likely now. This can be a very
frustrating time. A relationship may end or a
temporary break may be made. This could be
a time to relinquish something or someone
you once cherished but which no longer has
a positive purpose in your life. Emotions: Fair
~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power
Numbers: 49, 15, 45, 8, 26, 7
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Birthday Corner / Just for Kids / Parties
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Norissa Paa Nov 9
Ester Canor - Nov 8, Grace Marata - Nov 24
Rima Cagab - Nov 18, Rosemarie Kimbes
Annelyn Vilog - Oct 22
Charmaine Joy Vilog - Oct 8
Aida Fajardo - Sep 24
Arnel Enriquez - Sep 30
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Benjie Perez - Oct 22
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Thelma - Oct 23 w/ Jenny, Chill, Jane, Hermi
Lian, Nora, Mawi & Jen
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w/ Kuyang Tony and Grospe Family
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