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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August 2015
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Community News
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Trainors from the CARD-OFW Foundation split into two groups on Jul 26 to conduct
two separate financial literacy seminars in Kennedy Town and Homantin.
A small group of about 20 participants took part in the first half of the workshop held at the
the Holy Spirit Mass Center in Homantin. The second half is due to be held the next Sunday.
Over at Bayanihan Centre in Kennedy Town, the
daylong event tailor-made for overseas Filipino workers had 42 participants.
In addition to the regular topics in the seminar, CARD introduced a new module that
tackled pyramid schemes.This was in response to the numerous investment scams that have recently
victimized many overseas Filipino workers.
causing much debates on the social media.
The so-called 8-Point Test designed by the Direct Selling Association of the Philippines is
a questionnaire that helps one assess a potential investment. All the quesions are meant to be
answered with yes, and any negative answer indicates the possibility of a scam.
The new module was greeted with positive response from the participants, who said it was
an eye opener,
The next seminar is scheduled on Sept 27 but there will be a mass graduation beforehand,
on Aug 23. Interested parties may call 54238196 or 95296392 for details of the next seminar.
First for ATAHK:
The Annak ti Abra - Hong Kong celebrated its first anniversary on Jul 12 in the Sai Ying
Pun Community Complex packed with members, supporters and politician-guests from their
province. The officers took their oath amid the celebration that included intermission numbers from
supporting organizations. Present on behalf of Abra governor Eustaquio Bersamin was his wife Ruby,
together with vice governor Rosario Bersamin, PCL president Anne Bersamin and other provincial
officials The event included the crowning of the winner in the popularity contest, Ms Baggak ti Abra
2015 and the search for Ms ATAHK 2015. The group's preident, Yolanda Pilarta gave a brief history
of how Oscar Naungayan spearheaded the founding of the group. -
RSD.
Back-to-back celebration \
Members of Manddelanians Hong Kong Chapter, an affiliate of Balikatan sa Kaunlaran,
marked the group's second anniversary at their virtual home in Admiralty bridge on Jun. 28. Guests
headed by consul Chuck Macaspac and Vice Consuls Timmy Quintin and Alex O. Vallespin were treated to
a festive lunch prepared by president and birthday celebrant Marilyn C. Andaya. Before lunch
was served, BSK held a food processing demonstration for the members. Trainor Lufrecia Ruiz
showed how to make salted egg while Ela Pascua demonstrated the technique of making
burong isda or fermented fish using fresh-water fish, cooked rice and
salt.---Gina N. Ordona
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