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Cleofe Mendoza
Lorna Pagaduan
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Remely Valdez
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Violy Pascual
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It was 10 years ago on Sunday that nearly 3,000 people
lost their lives in the September 11 tragedy. I bet you can
remember exactly where you were, what you were doing
and with whom you were when you heard the news.
Although the day was a tragic one, it also showed the
best in many, as tales of compassion, courage and
kindness abounded on 9/11. Strangers helping strangers,
firemen, police officers and emergency crews knowingly
risking their own lives in order to help someone else.
But I wouldn’t want to end on that note; I would rather focus on the amazing
people who did incredible things that day. To reflect, not on the way that victims
died, but in how they lived their lives.
I watched and listened to the experiences of the survivors of the tragedy and they
deserve to wear a smile in their heart. Not because of what they have experienced
or how they survived, but because we all know that GOD is always here for us. Life
really changes each day; but GOD is always doing amazing miracles for us. Maybe
it was also a sign or message from GOD for us to act and change our lives and
habits.
Though change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have
and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up. Some people
don’t resist change but mostly resist being changed.
We have to remember that our success in life isn’t based on our ability to simply
change. It is based on our ability to change faster and apply it in our daily lives
in dealing with friends, relationships, family members, works and customers in
business.
The encouraging thing is that every time you meet a situation, though you may
think at the time it is hopeless and you go through the tortures of the lost, once you
have met it and lived through it you find that forever after you are freer than you
ever were before.
If you can live through that you can live through anything. You gain strength,
courage, and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the
face. You are able to say to yourself, `I lived through this horror. I can take the next
thing that comes along.’ The danger lies in refusing to face the fear, in not daring to
come to grips with it.
On the other note, in this year’s Ms. Universe competition, we are proud to
announce and let the world know that our very own Miss Philippines Shamcey
Supsup didn’t disappoint the Filipinos and her fans around the world on the 60th
Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant. She was included in the top 5 among the 89
beauty queens and was crowned as 3rd runner up with Miss Angola winning the
crown.
Aside from Ms. SupSup another talented and beautiful Filipina was also part of the
prestigious competition. Broadway actress and singer, Ms. Lea Salonga was part of
the board of judges of the search which was held at Sao Paolo Brazil.
Shamcey got within arm’s length from the crown but still drew cheers befitting a
queen. Aside from being beautiful our country’s 25- year- old candidate, was a
UP magna cum laude and topnotcher in the 2010 architecture board exams. So it
was really an honor and we Filipinos stand proud with the accomplishment of our
beauty and brains kababayan. Her accomplishment paves way for other nations to
come to appreciate not just the beauty of the people but that of our country.
The most important thing in any competition is not just winning but taking part;
and the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well. We are proud to
say that we Filipinos have given them a good fight.
Mabuhay ang Lahing Pilipino!
Happy reading,
Arnold P. Grospe
Managing Editor
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Contents
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Editor’s Note
PAHK Host Empowering Fil Franchising Fair
Prime Gems
Acne Problems?
UNO Opens New Office
UVA Marks 2nd Anniversary
Mga Kuwentong OFW
Legal Story
Guiding Light
The Solution
AIA - HK Balanggot Bingo Buffet
Snapshots
Fear God
Free Physiotherapy for Filipinos in HK
Health, Beauty and Fitness
Balitang Showbiz
featured Poems
Laugh Lines
FIM Outlets / Mind Games
The Perfect Team Champions of ICBL
Horoscope
Birthday Corner / Just 4 Kids
Winalite – Anion. The Sanitary Napkin with Negative Ion.
Helps you and the community.
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Mina - 6017 6340 / Francis 6427 9542 / Mike Canaria - 5199 2025
Bebeth 9342 7212 / Shirley 9841 8372
Lydias Store - Kennedy Town 9252 3049
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Empowering Filipino Franchising Fair
by Annabelle B. Libao
Eight out of ten OFW’s want to own business when they go home for good, but unsure
which idea is best for them, secondly, they
don’t know how and where to begin.
Have you once dreamed of becoming a franchisee and owning one shop or perhaps more
operating under nationally recognized brand?
Today, you cannot walk down any major street
anywhere in the world and not pass by some
business that is part of a franchise network.
Founded in 1997 by a pioneering group of
entrepreneurs, the Association of Filipino
Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) in cooperation with
Philippine Alliance Hong Kong (PAHK),
and Pinoy Investors and Savers Organization (PISO) conducted a successful “Filipino
Franchising Fair” last August 27 & 28, 2011
at Bayanihan Centre, Kennedy Town, Hong
Kong. It aims to reach out and empower the
OFW’s to become a family sustaining – nation- building entrepreneurs.
Power packed seminar main speaker was AFFI
President Paulo Tibig. He talked about personal experiences, the opportunities, failures and
key inspirations of owning a business. Meanwhile, AFFI Chairman Tess Laurel shared tips
on how to identify a credible franchise with
an established reputation, proven system and
profitability.
likewise to Cebu Pacific, Public Finance, TP3,
Pioneer Insurance, Pacific Management Company, RCBC, PNB and Rozglow for sponsoring the event.
Are you planning to retire? Its been 15 years ( ?
) since you receive the first passport visa stamp
bound to a place called “ green land” (over-
seas). Today, you are looking over the window
and seeing that the grass is greener on the
other side….the grass is own by the folks who
own their businesses. So how much pastures
you want to realize? Mr. Paulo Tibig said “
You can chart your own destiny by being your
own boss.”
Partial presenters of AFFI’s more than one
hundred franchising companies were Goto
King, Plato Wraps, Lots A pizza, Peanut
World, Chicarific, VCargo, Ahead, along with
Crystal Clear, Sea oil, and Generika, the top
target brands of OFW groups’ would-be- franchisers.
With a little or no knowledge in franchising, you
can build upon your professional background
or enter a new field from cart to storefront, or
traditional office, on site or home-based business, initial capital start from P120K to 3M up.
The Philippine bankers Club headed by RCBC
and PNB gave support and offered financial
assistance to SME loan franchisors.
“Go home as an asset not liability. Make life
for yourself and others…” said Labor Attache
Sir Manuel Roldan who cheerfully dropped by
at the fair. Hon. Consul Claro Cristobal also
came and delivered encouraging message to
the participating OFWs.
For the humble earners, the best sort of change
is self- driven and group - generated. Upholding to positive thinking and leadership PAHK
Chairman Joey Ortega and PISO Pres. Jenny
Gafate plan to purchase a model business franchise for the group and thus continue to hold
business trainings to equip the 108 affiliated
associations’ members. PAHK expressed gratitude for the inspiring initiative of AFFI, and
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Prime Gems – PrimeCredit and Prime Gold’s new exclusive club for OFWs
Prime Gems is a proud partner of the
following merchants who provide
beneficial offers to Prime Gems
members:
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PrimeCredit and Prime Gold held
a successful launching program of
its newest loyalty club called “Prime
Gems” last August 14, 2011 at Eaton
Smart Hotel.
Prime Gems was officially launched at
PrimeCredit and Prime Gold branches
on August 31, 2011. This is a new valueadded service for all PrimeCredit and
Prime Gold customers wherein benefits
for members include member cash
reward, birthday gifts and celebrations,
additional gift upon loan draw down,
passes to exclusive events, merchant
offers and many more.
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Afreight for Cargo/Door-to-door
Services
BDO Remit for Savings and
Remittances
Jollibee for Food and Beverage
Uniwide for Retail/Asian Product
Supermarket
Sally (Filipino) Travel Services for
Travel and Tours
What sets Prime Gems unique from
other membership clubs is the use of a
magnetic re-writeable card which is the
first in the OFW market in Hong Kong.
Members simply need to insert their
membership card at updating counters
available in 17 PrimeCredit/Prime
Gold branches across Hong Kong and
their details (available points and other
information) will be shown on the card
instantly. This is a new technology for
OFWs that will surely make being a
Prime Gems member a breeze.
“We treat our customers with a high
level of importance and respect, and
we want to reward them for choosing
PrimeCredit or Prime Gold as their
financial institution. Customers are
like gems; high valued and precious therefore the club name Prime Gems.”
said Kennix Leung, PrimeCredit
Marketing Manager during the
launching program.
For more information about joining
Prime Gems and other member
enquiries, call PrimeCredit at 2810 0255
or Prime Gold at 2156 1878.
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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
ACNE
PROBLEMS?
Part 1: Some Natural Treatment and
Skin Care Tips to Prevent Acne
Ano ba ang Acne?
Ang acne ay may ibat-ibang “uri “ tulad
ng whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules
(mild to moderate cases) at marami pang
ibang tawag dito, worse nito ay yun
namumula na malalaking pimples (red
blistery bumps such as nodules) at kung mas
malala pa ay may nana. Ito ay karaniwang
sanhi ng “blocked pores” dahil sa
“excessive amounts of oil” produces by
our “sebaceous glands”. Ang ACNE ay
madalas na lumalabas sa ating mukha,
maari din sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng ating
balat tulad sa likod, leeg, at sa dibdib. Ang
Acne po ay hindi kapintasan – ito po ay
skin problem at masakit sa balat. Madalas
ang sufferes ng severe Acne ay nawawalan
ng self-confidence, dahil ikihahihiya nila
ito subalit kailangan na ito pagtuunan
ng pansin at hopefully ay malunasan sa
magaan at murang paraan, at maunawaan
din kung paano ito maiiwasan.
Bakit ba nagkaka-ACNE?
Ang bawat tao ay maaring magka-acne,
dahil lahat ng tao ay may sebaceous
glands. Acne is a frequent skin condition
that affects people of all ages, pero ang
mas mataas ang porsyento nito ay sa mga
adults at teenagers. Some people suffer
from it more than others do. Ang Acne
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ay maraming iba’t-ibang pinagmumulan
. Maari na ito ay resulta ng allergic
reaction sa medications o food, diet, lack
of sleep, lack of water, hormones cycles,
and stress can also cause acne to arise.
Different people with different routine
and backgrounds – are different cases.
Ito ay malawak, at kung ito’y severe
case na kailangan na ito na i-konsulta sa
dermatologist.
Some guide for Treatment and Skin
Care Tips to Prevent Acne:
Let’s start with natural remedies: this
means that you can use plant and fruit
extracts to care for your skin. Mas magaan
at mura na paraan ito kaysa sa mga Acne
treatments or medications available on
the market now, tulad ng laser treatments
at creams.
Ang pag-treat ng Acne ay sa loob at labas
ng ating katawan. Simulan natin sa loob: try
natin kumain ng mabitamina na pagkain,
o uminom ng mga vitamins at minerals
na makakatulong sa ating balat para
ito ay mag-renew at lumalaban sa skin
break-outs. Ang mga Vitamins A,B,C,E,
and Zinc, ay substances na tumutulong
mag-renew ng skin cells and to get rid of
blemishes by helping the body to internally
cleanse it and rid if of impurities.
Sa labas: Whether or not you have acne,
it’s important to wash our skin daily to
remove impurities, dead skin cells, and
excess oil from the skin surface – sa face
area ay maari na 2 to 3 times a day. Use
warm, not hot, clean water. Gently wash
your face, with your clean hands and dry
it with a soft and clean cloth. Huwag magface scrub pag may Acne.
Use a natural skin care products,
maraming available sa market, basta
ingat lang sa pag-pili at mag-tanong din
sa mga kaibigan, mag-personal research
o makinig sa expert, at sukatin nyo rin
kung ito ay hiyang sa inyong balat. Kung
ako naman ang inyong tatanungin, I
recommend Rozglow Skin Care products
dahil ito ay may mga taglay na Herbal at
Natural ingredients, mula sa plants and fruit
extracts, tulad ng malunggay na napakagaling na anti-bacterial, lavender oil to help
relax your tired skin, green papaya and
avocado to help get rid of the dry skin and
other blemishes, also lightens your skin.
Ilan lang ang mga ito sa magaling na
ingredients ng Rozglow. At syempre ang
UNO Opens its New Office in Hong Kong
Rozglow Skin Care products ay subok ko
na, dahil ito ang gamit ko nang mahigit 3
taon na rin. Ang skin type ko ay prone din
sa acne dahil ito ay oily type.
by APG
Girls Club at Room, 502 5/F, 1 Lockhart
Road in Wan Chai. The UNO President
Mr. William Barbo and UNO top earner
Mr. Mark Dapiton from Philippines will
be present to grace the event. Lots of
surprises and awards will be given away
during the Grand launch.
Kung ang tao daw ay palakain ng mga
fried food or consumed large amounts of
sugar and caffeine, ito ay pwede rin magcause ng Acne lalo na’t may allergies ang
tao sa ganitong ingredients.
It is true what many experts say that
“what we eat” can cause Acne. This is not
necessarily true with all people though,
as I have mentioned above. Subalit ang
pagkain ng healthy food ay tutuong
nakakatulong for a healthier looking skin,
healthy heart at body na rin!
Marami
pang
iba’t-ibang
paraan
para malunasan ang Acne problems,
and you will succeed basta matiyaga
ka lang. Kung patuloy at consistent
ang treatment mo, this problem can
be solved within 8-12 weeks lang.
For details please call Nes/Ferdie at
telephone num: 3489 8895 or visit the
UNO office in Wan Chai.
The Unlimited Network of Opportunities
(UNO) opened its new and bigger office
in Wan Chai.
The new office is located at 10th Floor, Flat
A Shun Pont Building # 11 - 15 Thomson
Road, Wanchai. It was opened to cater to
the growing number of members for their
purchases and product presentations.
Sana po ay nadagdagan na naman ang
ating kaalaman mula sa article na ito. Sa
susunod po ay mag-re-research naman
ako tungkol sa iba pang “sanhi /cause” ng
Acne, tulad ng mga: kulang sa tulog, kulang
sa tubig, at stress … Bakit ito ay nagdudulot
ng Acne at paano ito maiiwasan? More
practical ways in treating Acne and more
Beauty Tips for you!. Part 2, sa susunod
na issue po yan…
For more information please email:
rozglow@me.com or call 91514867.
What You Need
- Baking soda
- Water
What You Do
1. Mix the baking soda with a small
amount of water to form a paste.
2. Apply to your face like a mask, and
leave on for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse off; and follow up with a light
moisturizer, if needed. (Try Rozglow
4-in-1 Face cream w/ Gluta + sunblock
4. Do it two (2) times a week.
The soft launching which was held on
August 18 and was led by its Owner/
Manager Meneses Supnet and Ms Naida
Erfe together with their members and
network leaders Gil Natividad, Love
Mendoza and Helen Panes. The simple
gathering and blessings was officiated by
Rev. Father Midas Tambot.
Among the honored guests were: Ms Yan
Yan Boyce of Peya Travel, Joan, Tess and
other UNO members.
The Grand launching is scheduled to be
held on October 2, 2011 at the Boys and
Why This Works
Baking soda dries up the oil on the skin,
speeding the healing of existing blemishes and minimizing the occurrence of
future. break outs.
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UVA Marks 2 Anniversary
nd
by Ali
INSPIRATION
‘’The golden days of our lives should be
celebrated with respect and dignity merited
by years of service and commitment towards
building a beautiful community.”
“We value our ties, I believe that by sharing
what we have we will be able to extend care and
affection to our families and to the community
as a whole.” – Erlinda Piyo, Co- founder.
“To succeed in our aims, I will sincerely give
my best to help manage our org with a balance
judgment and to act according to our rules and
purposes .” – Marites Ludeg, Treasurer
Edna P. Tadeo
Vivita P. De Guzman
Auditor
Elizel P. Dela Pena
Asst. Auditor
Herminia D. Bagani
Pros
Erlinda B. Piyo
(Co-Founder)
Lynn D. Lizardo
Efren Draculan
Coordinator
Felicidad B.Cabbab
Asst. Coordinator Winnie C. Baruela
Venus B. Bumacsa
Aida C. Cabansag
Peace Officer
Cecilia C. Corales
Josephine O. Bermudez
Girl-Ruth B. Wandien
Ethics Committee Amante P. Berido
(Chairman)
Gina B. Cital
Demetria G. Bumatay
Catalina T. Molina
Adela P. Bosque
Adviser
Remedios P. Borlaza
“I commit myself to help strengthen others and
be in constant support to whatever problems
and undertakings we have.” – Zhel Palino,
Auditor
CORE PURPOSE
Miles away from home, UVA’s vibrancy
continues adhering
in its objectives in
promoting brotherhood and camaraderie
among its members and group affiliates,
rendering employment and financial assistance
when emergy needs arise, getting involve
in worthy causes that help build a better
community, and other activities in alignment
to its values, for growth, empowerment and
mission success.
PLEDGE OF SUPPORT
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ni Violy C. Pascual
Lakas ng Loob
Lahat ng OFW
saan man mapadpad, matindi ang lakas ng loob mula sa sa
pagdesisyon na iwan ang sariling bansa
upang makipagsapalaran sa ibayong lugar
na kakaiba sa kinamulatang daigdig. Parang
sugal sa hamon ng buhay, kung magkamali
ng diskarte, ma-mate sa chess o mapusuyan
sa baraha. Madaragdagan pa ito ng tibay ng
dibdib kung ang mapagsisilbihang amo ay
malupit. Bagama’t napakahirap nang kalagayan, mas minamarapat na pagtiisan na
lamang kaysa sa umuwi na wala namang
ikabubuhay at ipantustos sa mga anak.
Si Greta ng Kowloon Tong ay naunang
naglayag mula sa Ilocos papuntang Singapore. Maganda ang panimula bilang domestic helper sa mag-asawang expat, danga’t
hindi pala magtatagal at kailangan ng bumalik sa pinanggalingan, Australia. Naengganyong lumipat sa Hong Kong sa balitang
maganda ang kalagayan mg mga OFW dito
at higit sa seguridad ng mga karapatang
pang-manggagawa.
Nagkamali ng sapantaha si Greta sapagkat
ang dinatnang amo ay malupit, madamot,
maselan at kung anu-ano pang mga negatibo. Nakakahinayang ang ginugol na malaking perang pinaghirapan ng husto kapalit ng
pagkakalayo ng pamilya, kaya magtiis lang,
ang pansamantalang solusyon. Ikaw man ay
napakapasensyosa na, nauubos o nasasagad
pa rin ang kabaitan na siyang nangyari kay
Greta.
Binded by circumstances, inspired by a common
vision, The Unified Villaviciosa Association
marked its second year of existence with its
induction ceremony last August 21, 2011 at
Mirador Mansion, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
Backing constituents from the province of
Abra include Inductee - Villaviciosa -hailed
Board Member Honorable Floro Fontanilla,
Hon. BM Nancy Lupang, Hon. BM Gina
Ilkins, Hon. BM Adel Mansaang and Hon.
Vice Governor Rolando Somera. Each gave
inspirational talk praising Villaviciosans
for their solidarity and encouraged them to
maintain good rapport and partnership with
their localities.
Mga Kwentong OFW
PLANS
UVA plans to extend assistance for the
improvement of elementary schools in
the municipality of Villaviciosa and other
community projects for development. With
defined leadership, Founding President
Dante Berido initiates the welcoming of all
Abranians in their fold, estimated to have
more than three thousand deployed migrants
here in Hong Kong, thus Abra Federation
is born. “ It’s a tough task but nothing more
inspire me than having the unifying spirit, trust
and cooperation of everyone.” Berido said.
SET OF OFFICERS
Founding President
Vice-Pres
Secretary
Asst. Secretary
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Dante P. Berido
Lorna B. Bumatay
Jenny B.Ruega
Ronalyn B. Sabalo
Noemilyn B. Piyo
Marites D.Ludeg
Letecia M. Borreta
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siya, at isiniwalat ang talambuhay bilang
OFW, naantig ang damdamin ng mag-asawa at pinirmahan agad ang kanyang kontrata, habang hihintayin ang isang buwan
na pamamalagi sa asal hayop na amo. Pinapauwi pa ito upang makasama ang pamilya
bago magsimula ito sa kanila. sinagot lahat
ng bagong amo ang gastusin ni Greta sa
paguwi at aandar na rin ang sahod kahit
nasa bakasyon ito. Hindi pa nakuntento ang
mababait na amo at meron pang pakimkim
bilang welcome sa magiging yaya ng sanggol nilang nag-iisang anak.
Pagkaminsan, inaakalang ang dilim ay walang katapusan ngunit kung magtitiyaga ka
lamang, may katapat ang bawat pagtitiis.
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Legal Matters
Guiding Light by Bernadeth M. Benitez
by Barrister Ody A. Lai
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Right of Abode - Part 2
Why are the domestic helpers visa holders in HK not
qualified for permanent residency in Hong Kong?
What are the chances of getting the Hong Kong High
Court to rule in our favour? What must domestic
helpers do?
Anna of Shatin
By the time this Part 2 of my legal article is
published, the hearing for the Right of Abode
Petition for Evangeline Vallejos, who worked
with a DH visa in HK for 25 years, would have
been heard by High Court Justice Lam. Justice
Lam reserved judgment by the end of September
if not the following month of October 2011,
hopefully before the 2nd petition filed by Daniel
and Irene Domingo and before the 3rd petition filed by Josephine Gutierrez. Whatever
the judgment, it would affect the decisions of
the 2nd and 3rd petitions. We, the Overseas
Filipino Workers in Hong Kong support the 3
petitions and proclaim that DH visa holders in
Hong Kong for 7 years, whatever the nationality, should be treated equal before the law of
Hong Kong and they must be equally entitled to
permanent residency.
The 1st petition was heard and the legal issues
discussed were the same in the Part-1 of my
August 2011 legal article as competently advocated by Senior Counsel Gladys Li. On the
other hand, the Department of Justice through
David Pannick, in rebuttal, argued on the following points:
Firstly, all DH visa holders are expressly excluded as “not ordinarily residents” of Hong
Kong irrespective of their 7 years or more stay
in Hong Kong. Their employment contracts are
not the same with the other employment contracts of expatriates in Hong Kong. DH are limited to 2 years contract; must stay, live and work
in the household of their employers; must return
to home country after 2 years or expiry of the
contract whichever is earlier; they must depart
2 weeks after the expiry of their contracts unless they have entered into a new contract; just
to name a few. These restrictions make their stay
in Hong Kong extra-ordinary.
Secondly, it is the intention of the legislature
to exclude certain groups of people from becoming “ordinarily residents” of Hong Kong
due to various reasons that are consistent to any
sovereign government’s prerogative to manage
and implement immigration rules and procedures, considered in the “best interest” of Hong
Kong. The other groups are Diplomats, Military
Personnel, convicted criminals and those who
are currently serving prison terms. This is not
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discriminatory and not against the Basic Law of
Hong Kong, therefore constitutional.
Thirdly, there is inherent power and discretion
vested on Immigration Department and also as
a matter of policy to control people’s entry, exit
and stay in Hong Kong. It is reasonable to bar
some groups from becoming permanent residents.
Fourthly, there are social floodgates that will
open. There are currently 300,000 plus DH visa
holders, and assuming half are entitled to permanent residency, at 150,000 then the Hong
Kong social infrastructure cannot cope, such
as housing, hospital, social financial assistance,
and more. Assume that half of them will petition their family members to become their dependents and enter Hong Kong; this will create
massive strain on these social services and utilities of Hong Kong.
The Department of Justice attempted to provide fresh and additional evidence in the form
of statistics on the massive strain on these social
services before the hearing to support the 4th argument but was denied by the court.
From my own sources, I spoke to persons in
high responsibility as to the floodgates statistics
and I was “un-officially” informed that indeed,
Filipinos who are permanent residents in Hong
Kong are the 2nd highest recipients of HK government monthly subsidies. Our Kababayans
who are Permanent Residents, have the 2nd
highest number of social services claims, many
are being questioned and some ended in prosecutions for false and fraudulent claims. Only the
unemployed and physically unable Permanent
Residents are supposed to apply for the monthly
financial assistance, but many able bodied, educated, skilled permanent residents prefer to be
on the dole outs and not work.
On the other hand, the existing 300,000 or so
holders of DH visas are adequately and properly accommodated by the current social infrastructure. There is adequate hospital, medical,
dental and other social utilities and social assistance. The biggest concern is in fact the insufficient maternity facilities for Mainland mothers who come to Hong Kong to give birth. But
such lack of supply does not deter the hospitals
and clinics from extending their services to cater for such increasing need. In the same token,
the Hong Kong government as a whole, should
be equipped and come up to the challenge of
providing more social services and assistance
should it becomes necessary. There are ample
surplus tax collections. Hong Kong spending is
small relative to the amount of taxes collected
every year. Solutions could be found specially
when it only takes money to resolve it. It is the
principle of equality, fairness and reasonableness that is of overriding importance.
The other issue that added to the controversy,
though irrelevant for court hearing, is whether
this matter should be brought up to the Standing
Committee of the Peoples National Congress in
Beijing China. As a Barrister at Law in Hong
Kong, I personally object to such suggestion.
Hong Kong rule of law is independent from
China. Hong Kong Courts are competent to deal
with legal matters that affect the Hong Kong
people. The Hong Kong Legislature would also
be proficient to handle the consequence of the
Hong Kong Court’s judgment should the decision be in favour of the DH visa holders to be
entitled for right of abode. There may well
be a deluge of applications but it is something
wherein Hong Kong government could handle,
given their exemplary and proven operational
efficiency through the years.
It was unspoken and not directly covered by the
media but I should strongly point this out, that
the judgment on this hearing will affect possible
balance of political power should the DH visa
holders allowed permanent residency. They
will all become part of the HK soon “Universal
Suffrage” and can vote for the Hong Kong leaders in the near future. The DAB was openly
vocal and opposing this petition, encouraging
grassroots resistance. But beware… even if these
3 petitions will fail, there will be more petitions
the years ahead. The DH visa holders, specially
the Filipino OFWs are permanent fixture of
Hong Kong’s social and economic landscape.
We contributed to the success of Hong Kong.
We freed half of the Hong Kong Local workforce to make Hong Kong prosperous. The other
OFWs who are now Permanent Residents pay
the same taxes as the local workers. We all made
Hong Kong the success story and this will continue in the future, but only with the OFWs and
DH visa holders.
…And Filipinos will not forget who are with us
and who are against us in this fight for Right of
Abode. We “know utang na loob”… and we will
support those who supported us. We Filipinos,
have endless HOPE for a better future in Hong
Kong.
MABUHAY LAHAT NG MGA DOMESTIC
HELPERS. MGA BAYANI KAYONG
TUNAY.
The Connection of Physical and Spiritual Relationship
Most of us have done
things that we regret
doing. And then to
make things worse, we
might lie about what we have done in order to
cover up the matter. Sometimes, we get away
with it, but the wrong doing remains. At other
times, things get tense and end up having to
deceive and manipulate even more for fear that
we lose control over the situation. And in the
process we lose more of our credibility.
Wouldn’t it be better if we had a system that
could be on alert all day long? Wouldn’t it be
great if we could hear some kind of
alarm, warning us not do do something that was unfair or just plain
worng? Maybe it would be better if
we had a way to sort thourgh the muddled choices we do or make.
more peaceful, more level-headed more caring
and less self-absorbed.
Scriptures urges us to look closely at the way
we think and act. In Corinthians 13:5 says
we examine ourselves to see we are living in
faith. Retain what is good, test everything and
refrain fromn every kind of evil says in 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22.
These passages, focus on the way we relate to
others. They tell us that our inner disposition
and the depth of our faith, life have a significant influence on our relationship. The value
of examining our inner lives is a way we can
measure how we express our love, kindness,
and compassion to the people around us. It
helps us to assess our progress as well. Congratulating us when we put aside ways of deception or resentment and correcting us when
we have done the wrong path. Let’s love our
work especially that we are away from our
love ones. Keep doing what is good and be
the distinctive sign of God’s compassion and
love among those with whom we encounter,
live and work with.
Happy reading !! God Bless.
In my sort of reading, that’s how the
Holy Spirit wants to help us in our
relationships. Praying for healing in
our memories is wonderfully valuable
but it would be even better if we could
catch ourselves before we say or do
something that could harm a relationship. The value of physical and spiritual examiniations is connected. Physically, you’re excited if your friend say
we look slim and no more fats and we
look like we lost pounds in our weight.
Nothing makes us happy as a positive report after medical exam. We
are happy when the doctor says that
our cancer is in remission or when he
declared us cancer free. Likewise in
our spritual well being, it inspires us
when we show how we are keeping
our PEACE even when things don’t
go our way. It makes us happy when
we see that our burst of anger are diminishing. Equally important, we are
grateful and relieved when our spouse
and children tell us that we are becoming more loving and selfless.
Ruel’s doctor told him “you need
more exercise. Try to walk a mile a
day. It would be good to your heart.
Ruel did what the doctor advised him.
Two months later when Ruel had a
follow check-up (medical exam). This
time the doctor said “Congratulations
your heart is much better, plus your
hypertention, your cholesterol count
and your weight are all lower, keep it
up.”
Similarly on spiritual exam, when we
begin to work on just once area in our
lives, like moodiness or to be more
generous, sometheing amazing happens. The Holy Spirit takes our efflorts and multiply them. We not only
find ourselves less moody, we bocome
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AIA - HK’s Balanggot Bingo Buffet
The Solution
by Apostle Renato D. Carillo / ORAS NG HIMALA staff
1
“ Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the
2
Jews. Now there is in
Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which
in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is
3
surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here
a great number of disabled people used to lie5
-the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who
was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight
6
years. When Jesus saw him lying there and
learned that he had been in this condition for
a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to
7
get well?” ”Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no
one to help me into the pool when the water is
stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone
8
else goes down ahead of me.” Then Jesus said
to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.”
9
At once the man was cured; he picked up his
mat and walked. The day on which this took
10
place was a Sabbath, and so the Jews said to
the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath; the law forbids you to carry your mat.”
11
But he replied, “The man who made me well
said to me, `Pick up your mat and walk.’ “12So
they asked him, “Who is this fellow who told
13
you to pick it up and walk?” The man who
was healed had no idea who it was, for Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was
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there. Later Jesus found him at the temple
and said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop
sinning or something worse may happen to
you.”
John 5:1-14
Four Revelations:
1. Our Lord Jesus Christ knows our situation, condition, illness, burden, suffering,
and problem. He knows our thoughts, our
speech, and our deeds and even our heartbeat. Nothing is hidden from His sight.
As Jesus knew the condition of the man in John
5:1-14 who was lame for 38 years, the same is
true with us; He does not only know our situations and conditions, but He also knows every aspect of our lives. He knows which part
of our lives that needs to be mended or to be
taken care. The solution is in Him. He knows
all our needs today, tomorrow and forever. He
is so much concerned with us. Indeed, we are
so much important in the yes of God. And
because He loves us, He wants to mend and
make all aspects of our lives pleasant.
2. The Lord Jesus wants to remove our
hearts and minds to our negative situation, condition, suffering, illness and
problems and turn it unto Him for He is
the solution of it.
As Jesus removed the lame man’s attention to
his miserable condition and switched it unto
Him who is the solution of his problem, the
same thing He wants to do unto us. Definitely, He wants to remove our hearts and minds
from our negative situation, condition, illness,
burden, suffering, and problem. Then, we will
be able to see the solution. Otherwise, we will
never know the solution, and our situation
may even get worse.
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Jesus is not only the solution to our problems,
but He is the solution to all our problems and
the problems of this world. He is the only solution.
things will be given to you as well. Therefore
do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow
will worry about itself. Each day has enough
trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:25-34
3. We have to believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is so much able to save us, to
change us, to heal us, to bless us, and to
give solution to our problems.
Sickness and disease also come when we fear,
when we have self-pity, when we have bitterness, and when we do not forgive those who
sinned against us. So, we have to decide to refuse sinning against God. However, if we commit sin against God, we have to repent now.
Our Lord Jesus did not try to heal the lame
man in Bethesda, but he healed him. Therefore, we have to believe that Jesus Christ is so
much able to give us the solution to all our
problems. We have to believe that He is the
only solution to all crises.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you
may have peace. In this world you will have
trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the
world.” John 16:33
We have to expect miracles from God. Why? It
is because nothing is impossible for Him to do.
He can do all things.
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this
is impossible, but not with God; all things are
possible with God. Mark 10:27
4. Jesus does not want us to keep sinning
again and again.
As Jesus did not want the lame man to commit
sin again, He does not also want us to keep
sinning against Him again and again. It is because if we fall into sin again, our lives will
be ruined; our future will be destroyed. Sin
destroys lives, family, and future. Sin creates a
dark world. And the wages of sin is death in
the fire of hell.
When we live in sin, whether we like it or
not, we will get sick. Jesus said that illness is
connected with sin. Sickness comes when we
worry for anything. Anxiety shortens life span
and it gives sicknesses and diseases.
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“ Therefore I tell you, do not worry about
your life, what you will eat or drink; or about
your body, what you will wear. Is not life more
important than food, and the body more im26
portant than clothes? Look at the birds of
the air; they do not sow or reap or store away
in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds
them. Are you not much more valuable than
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they? Who of you by worrying can add a
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single hour to his life? ”And why do you
worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the
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field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I
tell you that not even Solomon in all his splen30
dor was dressed like one of these. If that is
how God clothes the grass of the field, which
is here today and tomorrow is thrown into
the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O
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you of little faith? So do not worry, saying,
`What shall we eat?’ or `What shall we drink?’
32
or `What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run
after all these things, and your heavenly Father
33
knows that you need them. But seek first his
kingdom and his righteousness, and all these
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just
and will forgive us our sins and purify us from
all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
”
Do you have a problem and a need today? The
solution is in the Lord Jesus. He is the greatest
solution of all. Just ask the Lord to forgive
you and 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. I believe that the
solution of all my problems and burdens is in You,
Lord. And please write my name in the book of life.
Thank you Father God, in the most precious name
your Son, Lord Jesus Christ. I pray. Amen.”
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The Assembly of Ilocano Associations - Hong
Kong (AIA – HK) hosted the “Balanggot
Bingo Buffet” last August 14, 2011 at the
Island Pacific Hotel in Sheung Wan.
“Balanggot” in Ilocano means Hat or Sumbrero
in Tagalog. The event was a competition for
the most creative hat.
Mr. and Mrs. Balanggot winners are Danilo
and Lorraine Zulueta. Crowned as the Ilocano
Ambassador of Goodwill was Ms. Aiza
Laceda.
Officers and members of the association wish
to convey their gratitude to all those who made
the event a success.
AIA - HK looks forward to seeing everyone in
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International Culture and Music Festival,
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BINGO Bash, Xmas and Thanksgiving
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Fear
God
by Bishop. Eddie Villanueva
When somebody tells you, he doesn’t
fear anything, he’s probably not being
very honest. As it is, there are so many
known kinds of fears or phobias that there
are corresponding words for fear for each
letter in the alphabet.
While some fears may be called legit such as claustrophobia or
fear of confined spaces, dystychiphobia or fear of accidents,
panthophobia or fear of suffering, and myctophobia or fear of
darkness, there are also some that seem not as sensible to other
people. Imagine how there are people who actually suffer from
extreme fear of garlic or alliumphobia, fear of hearing good news
or euphobia, fear of books or bibliophobia, and fear of sitting or
cathisophobia.
God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).
The fear of the Lord empowers us to rightly serve Him. “Serve the
LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling” (Psalm 2:11).
The fear of the Lord enables us to reverently worship Him. “God is
greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in
reverence of all them that are about Him” (Psalm 89:7). “… I will
come into your house in the multitude of your mercy: and in your
fear will I worship toward your holy temple” (Psalm 5:7).
The Preacher wisely concluded when he summed up the whole
duty of man: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all”
(Ecclesiastes 12:13).
According to the Bible, however, there is one kind of fear that is
good for people to have; it is the only kind of fear that makes a
person wise.
Amidst life’s fears, we must not lose our absolute fear and awe of
God. Because it is a blessing of His Spirit that will keep us faithfully
following after Him (Isaiah 11:2-3).
Psalm 111:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
wisdom. All who obey His Laws have good understanding. His
praise lasts forever.”
You shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear Him, and keep His
commandments, and obey His voice, and you shall serve Him, and
join to Him (Deuteronomy 13:4,6-11).
What exactly does it mean to fear the Lord?
Proverbs 8:13 states it simply: “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil:
pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the fraudulent mouth,
do I hate.”
Go through life fearing God.
A person who fears the Lord hates evil – and everything associated
with it: pride, arrogance, evil way, and lies. In the same breadth
and length, a person who fears the Lord loves the Lord – and
everything He is for: grace, humility, righteousness, and truth.
Psalm 1 illustrates this best: “1God blesses those people who refuse
evil advice and won’t follow sinners or join in sneering at God.
2
Instead, the Law of the LORD makes them happy, and they think
about it day and night. 3They are like trees growing beside a stream,
trees that produce fruit in season and always have leaves. Those
people succeed in everything they do. 4That isn’t true of those who
are evil, because they are like straw blown by the wind. 5Sinners
won’t have an excuse on the day of judgment, and they won’t have
a place with the people of God. 6The LORD protects everyone who
follows him, but the wicked follow a road that leads to ruin.”
Living each day in genuine fear of God keeps one’s way pure
and right. It leads to wisdom that empowers him to correctly
distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong – and justly
choose the good and right. Ultimately, it makes a person do exactly
as Proverbs 4 exhorts: “14Don’t follow the bad example of cruel and
evil people. 15Turn aside and keep going. Stay away from them.”
Simply put, the fear of the Lord helps us avoid sin. Moses, testified:
“… God is come to prove you, and that His fear may be before your
faces, that you sin not” (Exodus 20:20).
The fear of the Lord aids us to perfect holiness. “Having therefore
these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all
filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of
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One camp, including Philippines Senator
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Asian candidates because Asians have won
too many Miss Universe crowns.
by Chloe Belle de la Gente - Dogeno
Doing housework is strenuous and demands
physical strength that sometime resulted to
stress and bodily pains and cramps. “Stress is
a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to
mobilize (Lazarus).
Addressing this widespread problem amongst
Filipinos in the territory, St. John’s Cathedral
HIV Education Center together with A- Tech
Health Specialists Ltd., the Rotary Club of
Queensway, LAS FILIPINAS HONG KONG
and Filipino Reflexology Association held
a seminar on Psychological Health and Self
Management Skills in Physiotherapy Basis to
OFWs in Hong Kong.
The seminar attended by some 300 Overseas Filipino Workers was held at Li Hall,
St. John’s Cathedral, #4 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong on 17 July 201 with the aim;
CARE ABOUT YOURSELF, A LIFELONG
HEALTH.
The speakers includes; William Tong, MBA,
FCCA, FCPA (Practising), M.A. (Trauma
Psychology), Clinical Psychology Doctorate
Student and Ms. Ada Yu, Chief Therapist of
A- Tech Health Specialists Limited.
Topics discussed were; What is stress and how
to manage it, Causes of Diseases and Self
Management Skills in Physiotherapy Basis
which includes exercises to ease bodily pain or
muscle aches.
According to Tong; Some symptoms of stress
were; headache, racing heartbeat, inability
to concentrate, irritability, tension and social
withdrawal. A person should know his/ her
bottom-line, be flexible with opportunity and
threats, think positive, knowing individuals
strength and weakness, find other perspectives
to the situations, know where you are, what
you have, who you are, know and prioritize
what you want, know what you need to get
what you want, anticipate and get ready for
stress and think in different time frames.
not exercises. It is then crucial for an individual to do simple daily exercises to keep healthy
and fit. She also said that managing one’s Body
weight is important and Proper posture is
needed in doing housework’s to avoid injury.
The seminar was attended by individuals and
organizations from Filipino Community. Next
seminar for OFWs will be on 28 August 2011,
“A Heart to Heart Talk with Dra. Amy R.
Obusan”, a seminar on Cardiovascular Diseases and Stress Management organized by
LAS FILIPINAS HONG KONG and LIFE
Foundation at Room 502, Boys and Girls
Club, #3 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai (Near HK
Police Station and Shell Station, back of former Admiralty Park).
Miss Philippines beauty queen Shamcey
Supsup came fourth in the Miss Universe
2011 contest. Many of her fans and fellow
Filipinos were pleased at the result and gave
their congratulations.
Judge Perez Hilton, who posed the question, called her a “dumb b----” (after the
event) and claimed she lost the pageant because of it.
“Sometimes you can’t discount these possibilities,” she said.
“She lost it because of that question. She
was definitely the front-runner before that,”
said Hilton.
Another camp thinks Supsup was penalized
by liberal judges for her conservative and
Christian response to the marriage question.
Keith Lewis, co-director of the Miss California competition, also issued a statement declaring that he is “personally saddened and
hurt” by Miss California’s answer.
“Even though you didn’t get the Miss Universe crown, your reward is in heaven and
I know that God is very honored by your
answer. Other people could deny their faith,
but you didn’t!” wrote one commenter on
her Facebook page.
On Twitter, one user jokingly tweeted: “New
meme: Shamcey Supsup, who rejected Miss
Universe rather than deny her God. Assured
guest spot on Fox and Friends.”
This isn’t the first time religion and politics
possibly influenced beauty pageant results.
Back in 2009, Miss California was attacked
in the Miss USA contest for voicing her opposition to gay marriage in response to a
question.
Susup herself, however, isn’t upset with her
fourth place finish.
“We are not the judges there, and I accepted
the fact that I’m third runner-up and I’m
already happy. I think we should be happy
also for Ms. Angola that she won, and I
think that she also deserves the crown,” she
said.
The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc,
which ran the Miss Philippines contest that
Supsup won, said “her dazzling performance and excellent answer, besting more
than 80 of the world’s loveliest women,
clearly showed the innate beauty and intelligence of the Filipina.”
In fact, many of her fans thought her performance and answer was so good that she
deserved first, not fourth.
Supsup drew the question “would you
change your religious beliefs to marry the
person you loved?”
Bb. Pilipinas OFW HK Flexibest Winners. Ms.Annalyn Dalisay, Ms.Jean Lobrigo,Ms.Cathy Lo,Ms.Kate Dari,Ms.
Annie Olitoquit. Ms.Cathy Lo, Ms.Jeneth Dirije, Ms.Nicole Gremer,Ms.Geraldine, Ms.Jean Lobrigo
In response, the beauty queen said “if I had
to change my religious beliefs, I would not
marry the person that I love.”
“Because the first person that I love is God,
who created me, and I have my faith and
principles, and this is what makes me who I
am. If that person loves me, he should love
my God, too,” she said.
Ms.Jeneth Dirije , Ms.Nicole Glemer, Ms.Geraldine Abecia
While Ada Yu reiterated that housework are
Miss Angola’s answer was incomplete and
out of time. Miss Universe organization and
the judges should be careful next time in
choosing the winner,” complained another
commenter.
Supsup supporters, moreover, aren’t just
alleging that the judges made a lapse in
beauty judgment; they allege that bias was
involved.
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Balitang Showbiz
ni Noel Asinas
Solenn halos naka-two piece bikini sa kanyang
first solo concert
HALOS karamihan ng nanonood ng concert ni Solenn Heussaff na umupo pa sa bandang harapan ay mga
lalaki. Karamihan pa sa mga ito ay mga foreigner. Barka-barkada ang dumating na mga banyaga na sa kulay
nila’y puedeng sabihin European o taga-Middle East. Pawang mga guwapo sila na humanga sa talent ni
Solenn. Siempre, kasama na ang kaseksihan ng singer-model-actress na halos naka-two piece bikini habang
umaawit. Kaya masasabi na isa sa mga foreigner sa audience ay ang current suitor at steady date ni Solenn.
Napuno nang husto ang Teatrino theater sa Promenade, Greenhills nang magfinal day concert si Solenn, ang
Solenn On Stage, Friday night (Aug.26). Dumating ang mga Kapuso Stars na sina Dennis Trillo, Bianca King at
Rhian Ramos.
Nandoon din ang Kapuso singers na panauhin na kinabibilangan nina Ogie Alcasid at Geoff Taylor. Si Ogie ang
nagpatawa at kumanta ng medley songs, samantalang si Geoff ay nagparinig nang dalawang rock songs, na
ang huling awitin niya’y ipinakita pa niya ang galling niya sa pagtugtog ng gitara.
Siyempre, masayang-masaya si Solenn dahil sa daming pumunta sa
kanyang show. Inspired din si Solenn dahil andoon ang steady date niya
ngayon na isang banyagang businessman na halos kasing edad na rin
niya.
Kapansin-pansin sa audience na masasabing 1/3 nito ay may
foreign blood. Karamihan ay European at Middle East-looking
guys. Ibig sabihin sikat din si Solenn sa mga foreigner na
naninirahan sa bansa.
Karamihan kinanta ni Solenn ay mga revival songs.
May original song din na composed ni Solenn at Rico
Blanco. Pagdating sa lobby ng Teatrino, mabili ang
souvenir T-shirt ni Solenn. Gayundin ang kanyang
first album na produced and release by Universal
Records. Sa paglabas ng Teatrino, may naringgan
kaming music enthuasiast ang sumigaw na dapat
pagsamahin sina Solenn at Lovi Poe, parehong talents
ni Leo Dominguez. Kailan naman kaya ito gagawin ni
Leo?
Ynez umiiwas na sa
mga lalaki; gusto niyang
maging single naman
AYAW na munang umibig ni Ynez Veneracion kahit maraming
kalalakihan pa ring nagpaparamdam sa kanya. Sa thanksgiving
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Munting Heredera na markado ang role, bilang isa sa major kontrabida.
Ani Ynez: “Saka na lang ang love life, nakakasagabal minsan, gusto ko munang
ma-enjoy muli ang pag-aartista ko. Tingin ko nga’y parang kinalawang ako
pagbabakasyon ko sa pag-arte.”
Nawala si Ynez sa pag-arte nang panahong sinunud-sunod niya ang pagkuconcert sa abroad. Total performer siya pag nag-perform. Kumakanta at
sumasayaw habang nagpe-perform.
Ang balitang huling nakarelasyon ni Ynes ay isang controversial politician.
Ayaw na niyang pag-usapan siya ngayon. Kasi, tapos na naman ang
issue sa kanila at ayaw na niyang balikan pa. Talagang wala na sila ng
controversial governor.
Sa bagong yugto ng Munting Heredera na extended na hanggang October,
may papasok na bagong characters na magpapagulo muli sa istorya.
Guguluhin naman ng bagong characters na sina Boots Anson Roa at Robert
Arevalo ang buhay ni Lola Ana, na ginagampanan ni Gloria Romero.
Sa ngayong patay na si Katrina Halili sa istorya, hindi pa rin susuko sina Gabby Eigenmann at Ynez sa
paghahasik ng kasamaan sa mga bidang sina Mark Anthony Fernandez at Camille Prats.
Bea nayayabangan sa ka-love team
na si Jake sa Pahiram ng Isang Ina
NAYAYABANGAN si Bea Binene kay Jake Vargas
sa istorya ng Pahiram ng Isang Ina. Anak kasi
si Jake ng dating asawa ng kinikilala ngayon ni
Bea at kanyang kapatid na lalaki sa istorya na
nanay-nanayan ang may sakit na si Carmina
Villarroel.
Hindi pa nagkakalapit ang damdamin ng maglove team na sina Bea at Jake current story ng
soap na pinagbibidahan nilang dalawa. Magkakontrapelo sina Bea at Jake ngayonn.
Sa ipinakikitang acting ni Bea, talagang hindi na matatawaran ang natural
talent ng dalagita. Kahit sampal-sampalin siya, ingudngod sa putikan ay
balewala lang sa 13 years old na tween star.
Nadine ayaw na ngayon sa mga Tsinito, gusto
naman sa Spanish looking guy
CONFIRMED nang steady dating na talaga sina Nadine Samonte at Leandro Munoz. Mismo na si Leandro ang
nagsalita na si Nadine ang babaing itinatangi niya ngayon. Sinabi niya sa Paparazzi ng TV 5, na steady dating
na sila ngayon ng leading lady niya sa The Sisters.
Sa parte ni Nadine, nag-move on na ang actress sa taste niya sa lalaki. Tapos na ang panahong ang lalaki lang
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Glaiza at Sid Lucero
panay ang titigan sa set
ng Amaya
niyang nakikita sa tabi niya ay Chinese looking o tsinito mestiso.
Type na niya ngayon ang ibang lahi. Spanish looking guy na malamoreno ang dating na tulad ni Leandro.
Matagal din natapos ang relasyon Emerson Chua at Nadine. Ilang
beses naghiwalay, pero nagkakabalikan agad. Pero, ngayon ay for
good na raw ang hiwalayan.
DAHIL madalas ngayong magkaeksena sina Glaiza
de Castro at Sid Lucero sa Amaya. Madalas ngayon
silang tuksuhin dalawa sa set. Pareho naman single
sina Glaiza at Sid ngayon , dib a?. Bakit nga hindi sila
magkalapit ngayon?
Taon ang ibinilang ng relasyon nina Nadine at Emerson. Nag-grow
na nga si Nadine sa paningin niya sa kanyang career. Noong nasa
GMA 7 siya ay plano na niyang i-give up ang career sa ngalan ng
pag-ibig.
Pero, ngayon nang lumipat siya sa TV5, mas gusto niyang
pangatawanan ang kanyang career dahil sa magagandang break
na ibinibigay sa kanya. Imagine, solo soap agad siya sa The
Sisters. Memorable pa ang The Sisters dahil dito sila nagkalapit ni
Leandro, ang kanyang pangunahing leading man.
Pag katapos ng The Sisters, very challenging kay Nadine ang
susunod na project, ang bida-kontrabida role sa Sa Ngalan ng Ina.
Makakasagupa niya sa acting ang nag-iisang Superstar sa bansa, si
Nora Aunor. Lalabas siyang stepdaughter ni Nora.
Lovi single ngayon kaya
paboritong leading lady ng
mga sikat na leading men
PABORITO ngayong leading lady si Lovi Poe ng mga actor
natin ngayon sa bansa. Katatapos lang ni Richard Gutierrez
ang Captain Barbell, sumunod agad ang Dingdong
Dantes movie na partner si Lovi sa movie na Aswang na
co-produced nina Dingdong at Dondon Monteverde ng
Reality Films,. Tapos, ngayon naman ay pag-aagawan si
Lovi nina Dennis Trillo at Jake Cuenca sa adult drama
na My Neighbor’s Wife .
Parehong award winning actors sina Dennis at Jake, si
Lovi rin ay hindi rin pahuhuli sa
acting awards. Last year ay best actress siya sa Cinemalaya
entry niyang Mayohan. Umani rin sa ibang award giving
bodies si Lovi ng acting awards na tulad ng FAMAS at
Enpress.
Kaya hindi si Lovi padadaig sa kapwa bida niyang actress
sa My Neighbor’s Wife na si Carla na nakilala sa mga soap
ng GMA 7 na kinabibilangan ng Rosalinda at Magic Palayok. In fairness si Carla ay nagwagi na rin ng Best New
Female Actress sa Star Awards for TV at Movie, sa magkasunod na taon.
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dalawa ay panay ang titigan nila.
Balitang numero uno raw tumutukso sa dalawa ay
ang lumalabas na nanay ni Glaiza na Congresswoman
Lani Mercado. Kasi, ba naman daw kapag take ng
Pero, hanggang friendship lang so far ang namamagitan ngayon kina Glaiza at Sid. Kasi, matagal na silang
magkakilalang. Friend ng kapatid ni Glaiza na si Alchris si Sid. Magkakabarkada sila nina Felix at Dominic Roco.
Luis ginawang actor ng Kapuso network
MASAYA si Luis Allandy sa GMA Network buhat nang nagbalik-GMA 7 siya. Kasi, na-reivent ang kanyang
pagiging actor. Binibigyan ng iba’t ibang role si Luis.Bukod pa sa sunud-sunod ang
project niya na hindi niya matanggihan.
Pagkatapos ng Beauty Queen, kung saan siya ang pangunahing leading man ni Iza
Calzado, sinundan agad ito ng afternoon soap na May Lover, My Wife. Top billing
silang dalawa rito ni Maxene Magalona at Nadine Samonte. Mixed characters ang
ipinakikita ni Luis.
Nang nakausap namin si Luis sa set ng Iglot, masaya siya sa mga iba’t ibang
characters na ibinibigay sa kanya ng network. Nagagawa niya ang iba’t ibang
emotions.
Ani Luis: “Iyan ang nagustuhan ko sa GMA 7, di nila ako pinababayaan na magrow
sa acting career.,. Na-reinvent ko ang sarili ko para sa iba’t ibang role. Tulad
ngayon, nakabigote ako na bagay sa character ko sa Iglot na laging palaban.”
Daiana Meneses, aalis na ba talaga
sa Iskul Bukol?
Hindi rin tayo makakalimot tuwing Tuesday night dahil mapapanood naman
ang Iskul Bukol. Andito na kasi sa cast sina Jose Manalo at Wally Bayola. Walang
humpay na kulitan ang kanilang handog sa kanilang viewers.
Totoo kaya ang balitan na aalis na raw si Daiana Meneses sa Iskul Bukol? Eh, very
effective ang beauty niya show. Siya ang pinaka-fresh at talagang maganda siya.
Sana, mali ang balitang ito?
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Remembering 9-11
Yummy Food T rips
Bernadette M. Benitez
Its important to eat healthy even when you’re in rush. Make sure
you’re getting all the nutrients. EMBOTIDO (Ground Pork Roll)
In a bow, combine ½ kilo lead ground pork, ¼ cup sweet picked relish, ½ cup minced ham, 1 piece chorizo, or spinach sausage, 1 carrot
(peeled and minced) and ¼ cup raisins. Add 2 pieces (lightly beaten)
and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture into two
portions. Lay meat mixture on a sheet of aluminum food leaving a
two inch border on both sides., Roll tightly into a cylinder. Sea rolls
by twist in the foil ends tightly like a candy wrapper. •
•
•
NEW YORK (CBS NewYork) — As the 10th anniversary of the “They were our neighbors, our friends, our husbands, wives, brothers,
9/11 attacks drew to a close Sunday night, low clouds diffused the sisters, children and parents. They were the ones who rushed in to
twin beams of the Tribute in Light, spreading a halo over Lower help,” said Bloomberg. “2,983 innocent men, women and children.
Manhattan.
Each had a face, a story, a life cut short from under them.”
“It’s like we’re closer to heaven. That’s what I see. They’re closer to us. He led the first moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., the time Flight 11 hit
All those that passed are closer to us,” Brooklyn resident Ginny Katz the north tower.
told WCBS 880’s Marla Diamond.
Obama then delivered the first reading, reciting Psalm 46 from the
“I think it says something else, too, because look around, this city is Bible.
still resilient. It’s still strong,” Howard Hooper of Germany added.
“Even though that’s a ghastly reminder of what happened, it hasn’t “God is our refuge and strength,” he read. “He dwells in his city, does
bent the city. The city is still strong and I think it will survive and I marvelous things and says, be still and know that I am God.”
think it will get stronger.”
Place the rolls in the streamer and cook over medium heat for
20 minutes or until done.
Allow to cool before unwrapping and slice into one half inch
pieces.
Serve at room temperature with catsup or gravy
For gravy sauce or sarsa
In a pot dissolve two pieces chicken bouillon cube in a 2 cups of water, then add one tablespoon soy sauce. Simmer mixture over medium heat. Season with pepper and thicken with one tablespoons
cornstarch dissolved in one tablespoon of water while vigorously to
prevent lumps. Makes one and a half cups.
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Emry’s is owned and managed by a Filipino couple for nearly two decades, continuously providing services to Filipinos.
EMRYs’ has been known for giving services that is strongly welded together with
Reliability, Integrity, Stability, Efficiency
and Sincerity.
Though the tribute echoes the original Twin Towers, thousands marked
the solemn occasion in the shadow of a new World Trade Center.
The emotional ceremony began Sunday morning with the singing
of the National Anthem by the Brooklyn Youth Choir followed by a
procession of bagpipers from the Fire Department, Police Department
and the Port Authority.
It’s been a decade of grief since that day of destruction. September 11,
2001 started as a crystal clear Tuesday morning but ended with raging
fire and clouds of dust.
With the 9/11 Memorial finally taking shape, this year’s ceremony
was held at a place of peace. There is the reflecting pool, with water
that falls into the voids of the towers, and the trees that surround it,
reaching for the sky to where the towers once stood. Mayor Michael
Bloomberg was the first to speak at Sunday’s ceremony.
Bon voyage to our good friend and excellent community leader
Medy Borlaza
President of Luzon Federation and DOMOHK
They provide employment to Filipinos in
Hong Kong. At the same time, assisting
employers in searching qualified domestic
helpers.
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
service to meet various requirements of
their clients.
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Laugh Lines . . .
ACRONYM NG MGA UNIVERSITY PAG
UMULAN
UE
Uy Evacuate!
NU
Nako Umulan
UST
Uy Stranded Tayo
DLSU Di Lang Sa Uste
ADMU Ay Damn, Maski Us?
UP
Umapaw Potek
CSB
Chong San Banda?
SBC
Sa Bewang Chong
FEU
Fuck Etong Ulan!
LPU
Lubog Pati Us!
UBELT Umuulan, Binabaha. Exasperating Langoy na Tayo
PLM
Please Lang Maawa!
PNU
Panu Na Umuulan
TUP Tsk Underwater POTEK
ADU Ampotek! Damay Us
PLM
Pano Lulusong Man?
Magnanakaw ng de lata
Isang babaeng “klepto” ang nahuling nag
shoplifting ng de lata sa isang supermarket.
Siya ay humarap sa korte, kasama ang kanya
asawa for moral support.
Dahil napatunayan siyang nagnakaw, siya ay
hinatulan ng judge.
“Ginang, dahil sa ikaw ay napatunayang
nagnakaw ng isang de lata ng kamatis, ikaw
ay hinahatulang makulong ng isang araw sa
bawat kamatis na laman ng latang ito. Kung
lima ang laman nito, limang araw ka ring
makukulong. Sang ayon ka ba sa rito?” ang
hatol at tanong ng judge.
“Opo”, sagot naman ng ginang habang
mangiyak-ngiyak.
Biglang tumayo ang asawa at nagsalita, “Your
honor, pwede po bang lumapit sa inyo?”.
“Dahil sa misis mo ang makukulong,
pagbibigyan kita. Lumapit ka rito”, sagot ng
judge.
Mabilis namang lumapit sa judge ang asawa
at nagsalita ng pabulong, “Your honor,
nagnakaw din po siya ng de lata ng green
peas!”
Walang sex
Losing your teeth will lessen your sexual
drive.
According to chinese:
“Pak ikaw wala ipen, Wala kan-tooth”
Ano ang mas masarap
Ano daw ang mas masarap kesa pinaupong
manok?
According to 100 women: Pinatayong IBON!
Maling akala
Kahit walang bilib sa hula, sumubok si Pedro
na magpahula.
“Dalawa ang anak mo ngayon,” sabi ng
manghuhula kay Pedro habang binabasa nito
ang palad niya.
“Yun ang akala mo,” sumbat ni Pedro. “Para
sa iyong kaalaman, tatlo ang anak ko sa misis
ko.”
“Yun ang akala mo,” singhal naman ng
manghuhula.
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Manliligaw
Manliligaw: Gusto ko po sana na sabihin sa
inyo na gusto ko nang pkasalan anak nyo. . .
Tatay: Bakit iho, ano ba trabaho mo? kaya mo
bang buhayin anak ko?
Manliligaw: po? patay na ho ba anak nyo?
mas magaling ang tatay ko!
2 innocent boys...
boy 1: alam mo ba ang takaw ng daddy
ko,kayang kumain ng dalawang buong fried
chicken!
Boy 2: takaw nga ng daddy mo! pero tatay
ko kahit gabi at pag walang makain kahit
lampshade kinakain.
Boy 1: Baka nanaginip lang daddy mo?
boy 2: Hindi! rinig na rinig ko sabi niya
sa mommy ko,”Ling,patayin mo na ang
lampshade, kakainin ko na yaaaaannnnn......
Lolo Viagra
Tasyo: “doc,bigyan nyo nga ako ng viagra..
Doctor: matanda na po kayo lolo baka hndi
makaya ng puso nyo..”
Tasyo: “putulin ko isang tableta ng apat na
beses..”
Doctor: “bakit po,di ba gagamitin nyo kay
lola?wala din epekto kpag hndi nyo iinumin
buo ang tableta..”
Tasyo: “doc,matanda na kami ng lola mo,
wala na sa amin ang sex,Gusto ko lang
gumamit kahit konti viagra para tumayo titi
ko para hindi ko maihi-an paa ko...”
Pagmamaktol ni TATAY
Pesteng buhay toh!
merong kaldero, walang biGAS!
merong lampara, walang GAS!
merong gripo, walang taGAS!
dagdagan pa ng asawang walang huGAS
huGAS!
paano pa titiGAS!!”
unfair daw
Bakit pag comercial ng palmolive...
buhok ang pinapakta?
pag eskinol...mukha ipinapakita
pag colgate...ngipin
bakit pag...Modess
ayaw ipakita ang puwet?
unfair di ba? UNFAIR!!
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I look at you, you look at me,
I raise my right, you raise your
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I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close
behind. What am I?
Answer: A Nose.
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to 9.
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The ‘Perfect Team’ is the 87th Season Champion of the ICBL
by APG
The “Perfect Team” was crowned champion of the recently
concluded 87th Season of the Inter Consulate Bowling League on
July 2011.
The ICBL which is held annually with games set every Tuesday
at the South China Athletic Association (SCAA) in Caroline Hill
Road, Causeway Bay are composed of players from different
nationalities such as Chinese Americans, Australians, Indonesians
Filipinos and others.
Filipino bowling enthusiasts led by Mr Teddy Pila and Mr. Benray
Franciso both former league President made their presence felt by
leading their corresponding teams in scoring.
The current President Mr. Viktor Amizola who is also a Filipino
was part of this year’s league Champion. The next league will start
on Sept 20, 2011 and will last for five to six months.
The winners of the 87th league are:
Champions - The ‘Perfect’ Team - 1. Frankie Lai - Captain. 2. Ms.
Iris Lai. 3. C.K. Chan .4. Viktor Amizola.
President - Stephen Chan. Hon. Secretary - Louis Tong. Hon.
Treasurer - Ms. Pazzy Tang. Events Coordinator - Hong Leung.
Adviser - Benray Francisco with Irem D.
H ORO S C O P E
... alamin ang iyong kapalaran
Virgo (August 23- September 22) If you have been working very hard and putting in extra hours towards attaining a goal payoff time is near. You can expect
wonderful opportunities to really capitalize on. You’ll also begin to see some
financial returns for the hard work you’ve done. Of course with your new success
your popularity will rise as well. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness:
Fair. Power Numbers: 37, 23, 34, 30, 25, 1.
Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19) This is a very good time to let people know
you care about them: send a card, write or email a note of appreciation or even a love letter! You are very congenial and cooperative now
and more interested in the similarities than in the differences between
yourself and those special others in your life. Emotions: Fair ~ Money:
Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 34, 11, 17, 43, 5, 7.
Taurus (April 19- May 20) Little annoyances are having a big effect
on your mood today. Don’t bring your crabby attitude home to your
sweetie. Take a long walk after work and let go of the bad feelings.
Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers:
33, 49, 2, 12, 38, 11.
Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) This is a time of serious thought and selfanalysis regarding the direction of your life. You need some time alone
to ponder your situation so that you can make wise decisions. You are
also likely to feel the pressure of many obligations in your daily life. Few
doors may open for you now, but with some honest introspection that
will change soon. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair.
Power Numbers: 42, 44, 4, 38, 17, 21.
Aries (March 21- April 19) Are you spending too much energy worrying about what other people think of you? Or not enough? Right now,
your reputation might be your top concern, but you cannot lose sight
of what’s truly important. No matter what, you shouldn’t do something
just because it makes you look good or makes someone else like you.
Your reputation will suffer more in the long run if you succumb to peer
pressure. No one can respect someone like that -- and that’s not who you
are. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 33, 30, 24, 31, 48, 10.
Aquarius (Jan 20 to Feb 18) At this time you are inclined to invest your
time and money into making your environment more beautiful and
comfortable. You may also wish to enhance your personal appearance
in some way, such as getting a new hair style or purchasing clothing,
cosmetics and the like. Social gatherings are also very positive for you
now. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 45, 14, 41, 37, 12, 6.
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) 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: Good ~ Wellness:
Good. Power Numbers: 3, 5, 42, 9, 47, 29.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) The way you handled a recent conflict was
quite an accomplishment -- it looks as though you’re finally learning
how to stand your ground against bombastic personalities! You should
be proud of yourself -- and you shouldn’t hesitate to use these new skills
again. In fact, you might get a chance to do just that later today when
a pleasant conversation suddenly takes an awkward turn. Get things
back on track by speaking the truth and not giving in to peer pressure.
Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair. Power Numbers: 20,
17, 15, 37, 2, 28.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Socializing and having a good time
with others is the energy you may feel now. You may meet people of
that will have importance or influence in your domestic life. So if you
get invited to socialize, party or just spend some quiet time with someone then you might make the effort to find the time and say yes. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 11,
36, 7, 8, 49, 17
Cancer (June 23 - July 23) You are more distressed than usual over any
dissonance in your environment or personal relationships, and you are
inclined to avoid serious discussions or real disagreements with others.
Also, challenging mental work and concentration is difficult for you
now. Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair
Power Numbers: 1, 7, 33, 39, 46, 6.
Leo (July 23- August 22) Words may convey a bit more emotional
meaning than usual, as subtle communication and use of your own
intuition can makes inner messages clear. Take a step up and risk playing out an earlier imagined scenario, it may just pay off. Keeping good
company comes with ease today. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~
Wellness: Good. Power Numbers: 41, 21, 6, 10, 1, 12.
Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) A good time to take care of emotional issues you may be having with someone you are involved with. Working
through them now will allow you to move on past any barriers you’ve
built because of these issues. Take some time to look ahead at the next
few days to see how quickly you can follow through with any plans you
are considering. Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good.
Power Numbers: 38, 42, 24, 12, 21, 10.
Kababaihang Rizalista Hong Kong Chapter Open Invitation to Ladies
Kababaihang Rizalista Hong Kong Chapter (KRHKC) is inviting those interested “Ladies” to join the group.
KRHKC is a chapter organization of Kababaihang Rizalista Inc. (KRI), established since 1959, which is a group of women promoting the life and
works of the Philippine national hero Dr Jose P. Rizal. It is a civic, cultural,
none racial, none sectarian, none partisan and a none profit organization.
1st Runners-up - The ‘Batman & Robin’ Team - 1. Anthony Ho Captain. 2. Ms. Brandy Tsang. 3. Ms. Vivienne Ching. 4. Timothy
Cheng.
2nd Runners-up - The ‘C & H’ Team - 1. C.K. Chong - Captain. 2.
Ms. Wendy Chan. 3. Nelson Cheng. 4. Kenny Chui
Its main objective are as follows: To propogate the teachings of the Philippine National Hero Dr Jose P. Rizal, to make floral offerings at the Dr
Jose P. Rizal Markers twice a year and also to carry out other charitable
projects such as Rondalla on wheels to HK and the ongoing project “Project Eyesight”, which is collecting new and old reading spectacles for distribution to the poor and needy in the Philippine.
For more information, please contact Marie (Secretary) 9221-0471 or
Aida (President) 6235-5486 or join us on “kababaihangrizalistahk” at Facebook.
Executive Committee Members: President - Viktor Amizola. Vice-
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Birthday Corner / Just for Kids / Parties
Aida Francisco - Sep 3
Grace - Sep 13
Jennica Arianna Maree Narag - Sep 15
Ruel Quezon - Aug 25
Josephine Carbonell - Sep 21
Elena Hernando - Sep 23
Marilou Labiano - Aug 12
Erlinda Fajardo - Sep 29
Robylyn Bucayu - Aug 2011
Francis Galope Genevive Sanchez - Sep 26
Grace Quines - Sep 26
Eunice Quines - Jul 28
Rose Perez - Sep 4
Estelita Gabaldon - Sep 6
Senator Bong Bong Marcos - Sep 13
Bhoy Biluan - Sep 12 w/ family
Tess Lau - Jun 12
Birthday Greetings
Aug / Sep / Oct Celebrants
Sharon Contave
Arlene Rotor
Gemma Mabalod
Aida Arciso
Josephine Capis
Lorna Emilio
Gloria Ogues
Maureen Mencio
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Gloria Tamiray
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Jennilyn Pagsay
Irene Caw-As
Helen Anchales
Jaizelle Ann Serrano
Lerma Botis
Sep 29
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Meng Gayatao
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