Editor's Note |
20 years of service to the community
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Time flies.
Exactly 20 years ago this month, The SUN shone for the Filipinos in Hong Kong. It was
the fulfillment of a dream that took shape years earlier, or shortly after I arrived here in 1987 and
realized there was no reliable information channel serving the community.
But turning that dream into reality proved to be difficult. Several people offered to fund
the publication of a news-paper, but everyone wanted a business model different from what we had
in mind.
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Anak Araw |
Pagpapabaya
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Nitong nakaraang buwan ay naging saksi tayo sa nangyari kay Manang Gloria Ortinez,
ang OFW na biktima ng tanim-bala sa Manila airport. Halos buong araw kasi ay naglagi siya sa
opisina ng The SUN, kasama ang mga naghatid sa kanya na sina Susan "Toots" Ople na tagataguyod ng
mga OFW, at ang abogado niyang si Atty Spocky Farolan, kaya nasaksihan namin siya nang malapitan.
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Migrant's Forum |
Nanay Gloria's journey to HK
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President Benigno Simeon Aquino III recently told the media that cases of tanim-bala
were sensationalized, citing figures to prove his point. As an OFW advocate, I respectfully
disagree. Looking at this from a purely numbers perspective could lead one to overlook the deep trauma
that such incidents have caused its innocent victims.
Had he met and spoken to 56-year old OFW Gloria Ortinez, our President would have
learned the following:
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Know Your Rights |
The Mission
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This was the speech delivered by the Mission for Migrant Workers' general manager,
Cynthia Tellez, at the launch of the 10-year Impact Evaluation Report of the Mission's work held on
December 5, 2015 at the Li Hall of St. John's Cathedral.
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With at least one -- and possibly two disqualification cases in the presidential race --
the Supreme Court has assured the nation politics will not dictate its decisions.
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Staff and volunteers at the Mission for Migrant Workers had reason to celebrate when
they launched the non-government organization's 10-year Impact Evaluation Report at Li Hall of St
John's Cathedral on Dec. 4. Nearly all, or 97% of migrants who sought assistance said that they were
helped by the Mission, and more than half of them (57%) said they would recommend the NGO to others.
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"No Fee" Sign-up Day
The No Fee or Network of OFWs Opposed to Excessive Government Fees will hold a
sign-up day to gather more signatures to be submitted to the Philippine Consulate in time for a set
dialogue with different government agencies next month. May 31, 10am 6pm, Chater Road, Central
(front of Prince's Building). By 4pm, all No Fee members will congregate in Chater Road to introduce
the coalition, its members and demands while signing continues. Contact: Dolo 9747 2986
Softball games:
May 31 Shek Kip Mei Field, Kowloon
10:15 am Fate B. vs.Muse, 12:30 pm Fate A. vs. Hutongnians
Details: Don 5318 5113
"Colors of Freedom": A Special Exhibition
In celebration of the Philippine Flag Day, everyone is invited to view the Colors of
Freedom, The Sun and Stars: Stories Behind the Philippine Flag Exhibit. May 28 June 12, 9am-4pm
Philippine Consulate General Gallery. Enquiries: 2823 8539
Be F.I.T. For the Future
(Financially Intelligent and Trained)
Jun 4, Thursday, two sessions:
9am 1pm (registration starts at 8:30am)
2pm 5pm (registration at 4:30pm)
Venue: POLO offices, 11/F, Admiralty Centre Tower I
Jun 6, Saturday:
8:30am 12nn (registration starts at 8am)
Venue: PCG, 14/F, United Centre Bldg., Admiralty
To register, call 2521 2166/2167 or 2521 2019
117th Philippine Independence Day Reception
June 9, HK University Grand Hall Featuring: Philippine Madrigal Singers. Hosted by:
Philippine Consulate General
For invitations, contact: Cultural Section, 2823 8536
Cliniquing Workshop with the MADz
June 10, 10am 1pm. Library Extension 1, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam.
Filipino inviduals and choral groups are invited to take part in the workshop with the
world-famous Philippine Madrigal Singers. Registration deadline is on June 5 via email:
cultural_hk@yahoo.com with subject line "MADz Clinquing Workshop". Please also indicate in the e-mail the number
of members attending from your group.
`Fiesta Filipinas': Philippine Independence Day Ball
June 13, 6:30 om onwards. Grand Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Admiralty. Organized by:
Philippine Association of Hong Kong. Tickets at $1,200 @ pays for cocktails, full course dinner and
show. Proceeds will go to Bayanihan Centre, Bethune House, Gawad Kalinga and the PAHK
Calamity Fund. To book tickets, call Gary (9853-7945) and Anne (5526-4160) or email to info@pahk.com.hk.
Kapangyawan Festival 2
(in celebration of the 114th Philippine Independence Day)
June 14, 9am onwards. Chater Road, Central. Organized by: Philippine Association of
Hong Kong, Philippine Alliance and the Philippine Consulate General. Features:Line Dancing and
Cultural Presentation by pre-selected groups, and entertainment from Philippines-based artists.
Inquiries: 2823 8536
Rambulan sa Beach
July 11, 2pm. Repulse Bay Beach. All Hong Kong-based alumni from the Philippines'
top universities University of the Philippines, De La Salle University Ateneo de Manila University
and University of Santo Tomas, converge for a half-day of fun and competition Contact persons
for respective schools:
Ateneo: Honey Cortes at hcortesworks@gmail.com; Raissa Lacson-Yu
at raissa_lacson@yahoo.com
De La Salle Alumni Association Hong Kong Chapter: Cathy Yang at clyyang@hotmail.com
UP Alumni Association Hong Kong Chapter: Jeko Abila at yeriquo@yahoo.com
UST Hong Kong Alumni: Jan Yumul at jan.yumul@gmail.com or Ben Bernardez
at benbernardez@gmail.com
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