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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PCG ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Philippine Consulate General holidays:
Friday, June 12: Philippine Independence Day
Saturday, June 20: Tuen Ng Festival
The PCG will be closed on Monday, June
22, this being the first working day following
the Tuen Ng Festival
OVR at the PCG Lobby
Monday to Thursday, 9am 1pm
Mobile Registration every Sunday
For information, call Loise at 2823 8536 or Jethro at 2823 8559
Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar for Newcomers (Held twice a month)
Lecture Room, POLO Office, 11th floor
Admiralty Center Tower 1
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Calling all OFWs from Roxas, Isabela:
The Roxas Group of Migrants is inviting you all
to join the group in preparation for our 2nd anniversary celebration on March 15. Our Municipal
Mayor Benedict Calderon and all the barangay captains of Roxas will be around on the above
mentioned date. For inquiry pls call Thess at 91350760.
Wanted: Women's softball players: Fate women's softball team is looking for candidates
for pitcher and catcher. The ideal candidates should have experience as pitchers and catchers in
school or community softball teams. Interested parties, please call Don Gaborno at telephone No. 531
85 113.
Wanted: Women's baseball players: The Philippine Sluggers team is accepting
applications for try-outs. Those who are interested may call Cecil at 6385 8948 or Eli at 96870540.
Cultural dancers wanted: The Knights of
Rizal is looking for more Filipino groups for
its cultural dance and song presentations in the Philippine booth at the annual Flower Show at
Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. Selected groups will also be asked to perform at the cultural presentation
of the Knights of Rizal on the main stage of the Flower Show.
Those interested may contact organizing committee members: Pieter Nootenboom, at
6299-7888;Aida Rebutiaco Villanueva, 6235-5486; or Merle M. Nootenboom at 6299-8887
The Philippine Cultural Art Dance Ensemble
(PCADE) Tinikling Chapter is looking for male/female dancers for modern and cultural dances. No age limit. Contact Marie Velarde at
9770 1899 or Mayette at 9171 3421.
Calling all OFWs from Aringay, La Union:
The Aringay Overseas Workers Association, a newly formed organization, is inviting you to join the group, and get to know your town
mates. Those interested, please call Shane at 54498080
Caritas Lessons
Venue : Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F., No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong. For
queries, call 2147-5988.
Saturday Basic Computer & Internet (exclusive for FDHs)
Saturday Basic Cantonese for EM Residents
Saturday Basic Cantonese
Saturday Basic English
Venue : Rm.107, 1/F, Tai Hang Tung Community Cantre, 17 Tong Yam Street, Shek
Kip Mei, KLN
Sunday Basic Cantonese for EM Residents
Sunday Basic Chinese Writing
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