Page 21 Page 2 Page 13 TRAGIC. Showbiz is SUCCESS. Tesda says in mourning after 89 percent of the the death of 15-year- Filipino domestic old actress Julia workers who took its Buencamino, who recent exams in HK committed suicide. passed the tests. FROM VOLTES V to international diplomacy. Deputy Consul General Kit de Jesus narrates how the cartoon series led him to The No.1 Filipino Newspaper Vol.VI No.329 July 15, 2015 public service. ConGen to Tesda: Go after erring training centers By Philip C. Tubeza

CONSUL General Bernardita Catalla urged visiting Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) of- ficials to crack down on training centers that collect excessive fees from household service workers (HSWs) who are set to work abroad. Catalla said some recruitment agencies were using the training centers to collect excessive fees because they can no longer legally collect placement fees from HSWs that can run up to P50,000. “Dapat nireregulate. Imagine papasok ka ng household worker tapos magba- bayad ka ng ganun?” Catalla said during the courtesy call of Executive Director Maria Susan Dela Rama, Tesda Certifi- cation Office project manager, and other Tesda officials on June 29 at the consulate. “Kumikita sila recruitment agency at ang ginagamit clinic for medical..Yung mandatory insurance…meron silang komisyon. Yung pinakamabigat yung sa household training centers,” she said. OPEN to serve the public. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) opened its new public area on the 16th floor of Admiralty Centre on July Turn to page 14 5 as the lines for overseas employment certificates (OECs) started to grow longer with the onset of another “peak season” for OEC applications. Recruitment agencies out to get POEA chief’s head By Cheryl Arcibal In a post on his Facebook page, Cacdac workers, and deployment of workers in POEA ay maaaring magpataw ng ‘pre- imbestigasyon.” belied the claims of recruitment agencies, countries (Syria and Lebanon) where the ventive suspension’ sa malubhang kaso He said the POEA had been transparent PHILIPPINE Overseas Employment adding that the he revoked the licenses of Philippines has imposed an employment ng katiwalian,” Cacdac said. and even posted on its website and Face- Administration (POEA) chief Hans Leo many agencies because of their offenses ban. “Ang layunin ng ‘preventive suspen- book pages the cases of cancellation or Cacdac dismissed calls for his resignation and violations. Recruitment agencies plan to hold pro- sion’ ay para mahinto ang patuloy na suspension of recruiters. from recruiters who alleged that he ig- He said these offenses include human test actions on July 20 to demand Cac- pag-deploy ng OFW na magiging biktima “Wala po tayong tinatago, dahil trans- nored due process in suspending recruit- trafficking, charging of placement fees, dac’s resignation. lamang ng recruiter kung pinayagan pa ment agencies. reprocessing, deployment of underage “Habang may imbestigasyon, ang itong mag-recruit habang nasa ilalim ng Turn to page 14

PUBLISHED BY HK PUBLICATIONS LTD. TEL: 2851 1766 WEBSITE : WWW.HONGKONGNEWS.COM.HK 2 NEWS July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS HK FDHs get 89 percent $35k fake passing rate in Tesda exams HKID gets By Philip C. Tubeza para hindi na kami pupunta rito,” she said. Pinay in “The reason is really to make sure na gi- FILIPINO domestic workers in Hong nagawang training ay according to Tesda Kong who took up the The Technical Ed- standards and the first step there is to make trouble ucation and Skills Development Authority sure certified yung trainer,” she added. By Cheryl Arcibal (Tesda) assessment on June 28 got a pass- Domestic worker Opalyn Albidas was ing rate of 89 percent, a Tesda official said. one of those who took the assessment SHE paid HK$35,000 to obtain her Executive Director Maria Susan Dela for massage therapy, which was held in fake Hong Kong ID card in the hope Rama, Tesda Certification Office project Bayanihan Centre in Kennedy Town. that she could get a better-paying job. manager, said that, of the 82 applicants “Kasi pag NC 11 na, parang level 2 na Although she initially enjoyed the who took part in the assessment on eight siya. Maganda rin panghabol sa DOH li- benefit of the HK ID Card by being qualifications, 73 were able to pass it. cense naming pagbalik sa Pilipinas,” Al- employed as a dishwasher at a res- “Eighty-two lahat ng candidates at 73 Albidas (first from the left) and her fellow examinees bidas said. taurant in Sai Ying Pun, A.B. Balin- yung nakapasa so 89 percent ang passing,” “Kailangan mo NC 11 para magmas- gao ultimately paid a heavier price said Dela Rama. in dress-making passed the exams while made it. Lahat ng may DOH (Department seuse. Ngayon nakikita ko competitive - 17 months in prison - for the two “Doon sa cookery kaunti lang ang na- three out of 20 applicants in massage ther- of Health) training nakapasa,” Dela Rama ang business ng massage sa atin. Pag may charges of using a forged document, kapsa kasi hindi talaga nila alam (yung apy failed. The successful applicants got said. DOH license ka, puwede ka na magpatayo as well as breach of the conditions of dishes). Siguro mga steam lang niluluto their National Certificates (NC) II on July “Ang next step is we will identify among ng spa. Nakita ng mga tao na kailangan her stay in Hong Kong. nila. Yung iba hindi nila alam,” she said. 12. those who passed kung sino ang pwedeng din ng massage kaya dumarami ang mga Balingao was handed the sentence Dela Rama said that all the applicants “Out of 20 applicants sa massage, 17 maging assessor at pwede maging trainer spa,” she added. on June 30, after pleading guilty to the three charges. Labatt to talk to Admiral Centre management to ease lines The defense lawyer asked the LABOR Attache Nenita Garcia intends to talk to floor July 5 but the long lines on Sundays have court to give the Filipina a lighter the management of Admiralty Centre building to persisted since it is now “peak season” for OEC sentence, saying Balingao is the sole help ease the long lines of overseas employment applications. breadwinner of her family consisting certificate (OEC) applicants on Sundays. “Kahit 200 kaya at one time. Peak season na of her parents, four sisters, and three Garcia said the building’s security officers had kasi pero Monday to Thursday maluwag na- brothers - who are all farmers in the been strict in screening OEC applicants who vis- man,” Garcia said. Philippines, - and her two daughters, it on Sundays. On July 12, the POLO opened up to six win- aged 13 and 11. “Medyo mahirap kasi yung pagpanik pero dows for OEC applicants but the long lines per- “Her husband has left her for kakausapin namin yung management kasi pin- sisted. another woman...The reason she ipigil nila yung pagpanik ng marami,” Garcia “Malaki yung public area and it takes two- said in an interview. and-half minutes to process an (OEC) applica- committed the crime is because she She said the security officers allow only 100 tion. Sunday talaga ang problema pero nakokon- was trying to earn more money. She applicants to go up at one time but the Philippine trol pa rin naman,” Garcia said. knew it was a foolish act and she is Overseas Labor Office (POLO) can accommo- Garcia said the POLO would put up chairs and remorseful date up to 200. a ticketing system to make the applicants more “She has no other means to support The POLO opened new offices on the 16th comfortable and organized. Philip C. Tubeza her family, and her children will lose their schooling,” Balingao’s defense lawyer said. However, Eastern Courts Principal Magistrate Bina Chainrai rejected the defense’s statement, saying that besides Balingao’s “voluntary sur- render”, there was no humanitarian ground cited that could lighten the Filipina’s sentence. Chainrai then handed 15 months for the charge of using a fake HK ID, and two months for the breach of the condition of her stay. The judge was supposed to give three months of imprisonment to Balingao, but discounted one month after the Filipina pleaded guilty. HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 3 4 July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 5 6 NEWS July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS 4 FDHs caught gambling PCG plans for mass seek deal with prosecutors By Philip C. Tubeza complaints about Filipino workers illegal- ly gambling by playing cards and making evacuation of OFWs FOUR Filipino domestic helpers who bets openly while they hang out with their By Cheryl were allegedly caught gambling in Central friends in parks and walkways. Arcibal are trying to reach a deal with government The PCG issued the warning after the prosecutors. police arrested the four Filipina domestic THE Philippine Consulate General in Clarita R. Mapanao, Merlina S. Valdez, workers who were caught gambling ille- Hong Kong is drawing up a contingency Beatriz R. Nacis, and Josephine V. Pu- gally in Central. plan for the evacuation of Filipinos from maris appeared at the Eastern Magistrates “Iminungkahi ng Konsulado ng Pilipi- the territory should the need arise. Courts on July 1 after they were charged nas dito sa Hong Kong sa lahat ng Pilipino Consul General Bernardita Catalla re- with “unlawful gambling in a place that is na naglalaro ng baraha sa mga walkway, vealed the plan during a meeting with not a gambling establishment.” daan at parke na umiwas sa anumang uri leaders and members of the Filipino com- munity at the Consulate in Admiralty on “We wish to apply for an adjournment ng pagsusugal,” the PCG said in an advi- CATALLA (2nd June 29. of two weeks because the defense is in dis- sory. from left) cussion with the prosecution,” the private “Ayon sa Ordinansya ng Hong Kong Catalla also appealed to the Filipino lawyer of the four Filipino women told tungkol sa pagsusugal, ang sinumang community to help them in crafting the kababayan,” she said. “Hopefully, peaceful naman dito. More Principal Magistrate Bina Chainrai. maaresto ng pulisya sa akto ng ilegal na plan that would have to be submitted to Ideally, Catalla said, area-based coordi- of pandemics ang mga problema dito,” “It requires additional time for the dis- pagsusugal sa kalye ay mahahatulan ng the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ma- nators would be identified and they would Catalla said. cussions to take place,” he added. korte sa unang pagkakataon ng pagmu- nila. be responsible for the dissemination of The contingency plan would include The prosecution confirmed that it was in multa ng HK$10,000 at pagkabilanggo ng Specifically, Catalla sees pandemics evacuation plan details to the Filipinos in a mapping of the location of Filipinos in discussion with the Filipino women’s law- tatlong buwan,” it said. as the main threat for Filipinos in Hong their respective areas. Hong Kong. yer and did not object to the adjournment. “Sinumang mahatulan ng korte sa ikal- Kong. “Kung magtutulungan tayo, we can “Kung may information na pwede kay- “This matter is adjourned to the 16th of awang beses ay magbabayad ng multa ng “Nirequire lahat ng posts na magsub- identify, aside from the leaders represent- ong maibigay sa amin, isasama ho natin July at 9:30 a.m. for mention. Bail is ex- HK$20,000 at pagkabilanggo ng anim na mit ng contingency plan. Kailangan natin ing the organization, area-based coordina- sa contingency plan, which later on, we tended,” the judge said. buwan. Sa ikatlo at sa mga susunod na pag- maghanda kahit anuman ang mangyari tors. could share with you. At para sa nakarara- The Philippine Consulate General kakahatol, ang parusa ay aabot sa pagbayad - man-made disasters o natural disasaters “At kung magkaroon ng pandemic, mi, we will transform this into more prac- (PCG) earlier warned Filipino workers ng multa ng HK$30,000 at pagkabilanggo o political upheavals, -kailangan ho handa anong ospital, anong facility ang mayroon tical, implementable measures na madali against illegal gambling, especially if do ng siyam ng buwan, the PCG added. tayo. doon na pwede nating magamit na mal- maipamimigay at madistribute sa mga it openly in Central during their day off on It said the police continue to receive “Kailangan po natin ang pagtutulungan iligtas natin ang ating mga kababayan,” kababayan natin,” Catalla told those who Sundays. reports that Filipino workers were openly dito para kung anuman ang dumating kaya Catalla added. attended the meeting. The PCG said the police had received gambling in various parts of Hong Kong. natin i-address, lalo na ‘yung paghahanda She said that, unlike some Middle East About 200,000 Filipinos are presently para ilikas at protektahan ang ating mga countries, Hong Kong is peaceful. working and living in Hong Kong. Filipino domestic workers join July 1 pro-democracy rally in Victoria Park By Cheryl Arcibal ang organizing ng migrant workers,” Es- trada told Hong Kong News. A GROUP of foreign domestic workers, She also said that Hong Kong resi- many of them Filipinas, joined Hong dents expressed their appreciation over Kong residents in marking the anniver- the migrant workers’ support to their sary of the territory’s handover from cause. Britain to China on July 1. Estrada added that their employers are Shiella Grace Estrada, chairperson The protesters also aware of their activities supporting of the Progressive Labor Union of Do- the Umbrella movement in Hong Kong. mestic Workers in Hong Kong, said 80 port namin sa panawagan para sa uni- “Suportado [kami ng mga amo nam- members of the group, including Filipi- versal suffrage at genuine democracy sa in]. Kasama namin sila , kasama nam- nas, Indons, and Thais, joined the march Hong Kong in sila noong Umbrella movement last from Victoria Park to the Central Gov- “Sa tingin kasi namin, kapag hindi year. Pero siyempre, iba lang ang lugar ernment Office in Admiralty. nagkaroon ng democracy, mag-iiba na nila sa amin [sa protest site]. Alam ng “Sumama kami para ipakita ang sup- din ang kalakaran, Ngayon kasi open mga employers namin,” she said. The hottest June on record By Peter Castillo cific to southern China during the month. ing,” said Senior Occupational Health Of- The prevailing southerly flow and the ficer Dr Woo Wai-man. THE government has warned the public above-normal sea surface temperature “The early symptoms of heat stroke in- against heat strokes this summer after the over the northern part of the South Chi- clude feeling thirsty, fatigue, nausea and Hong Kong Observatory noted that June na Sea also contributed to the sweltering headache. Later, the victim may experi- 2015 was the hottest June in Hong Kong weather. ence shortness of breath, rapid and weak since records began in 1884. The Labour Department reminded em- pulse, dizziness, confusion or even loss of According to the Observatory, the ployers and employees to take appropriate consciousness and convulsion,” the doctor monthly mean minimum temperature of precautions to prevent heat stroke, espe- said. 27.7 degrees and the monthly mean maxi- cially when the Very Hot Weather Warn- “For example, construction workers, mum temperature of 32.3 degrees in June ing is issued. cleaning workers, kitchen workers and ranked the highest for the month “Heat stroke can occur if an employee porters are more prone to heat stroke when The extremely hot weather in Hong works in a hot or humid environment for working for long hours in such an environ- Kong was partly attributed to the west- prolonged periods of time, as the body ment, especially if appropriate preventive ward extension of the subtropical ridge of may fail to regulate its temperature by measures have not been taken,” the doctor high pressure from the western North Pa- effective heat dissipation through sweat- added. HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 7 8 NEWS July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Two agencies fined for ‘170 complaints but excessive placement fees By Peter Castillo cies to provide job-placement services. only 4 convictions’ The Employment Agencies Adminis- Hong Kong courts fined two employment tration (EAA) of the Labour Department By Peter Castillo “Generally, if the complaint involves an agencies for collecting excessive place- (LD) had received complaints against EA being suspected of breaching EO and/ ment fees from foreign domestic helpers. Vicks Maid Consultant for overcharging A lawmaker questioned Labour Secretary or EAR, EAA will first contact the com- The licensees of Vicks Maid Consultant of commission from job seekers. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung as to why plainant to gather more information as Company (originally located in Causeway Investigation revealed that the agency only four employment agencies were con- well as the case background,” he added. Bay and since February 2015 located in had collected excessive placement fees victed last year when 170 complaints were Cheung said EAA will conduct surprise Sha Tin) and Joyce Agency (originally lo- from foreign domestic helpers and oper- filed. inspections to the EA concerned to collect cated in Tsuen Wan and moved to Kwai ated the employment agency at a place not Legislative Council (Legco) member LEUNG LAU evidence and make inquiries to the licen- Chung in January) were convicted for specified in the licence. Emily Lau asked Cheung if the Employ- EAA. see and staff members. overcharging a job seeker. “The LD reminds employment agencies ment Agencies Administration had a “(The) LD (Labour Department) was “Whether or not the suspected law-de- Vicks, which was also found guilty to operate in full compliance with the law. mechanism in place to ensure that it fully unable to take out prosecution on the other fying EA could eventually be successfully of operating an employment agency at Failure to do so may lead to prosecution considers the merits of each complaint be- cases largely because it was unable to con- convicted depends on many factors, for a place not specified in the licence- re and possible revocation of licences,” the fore rejecting it. tact the complainant to obtain further in- example, whether there is sufficient -ev spectively, was ordered to pay a fine of government said. “In 2014, the (EAA) received 170 formation, the complainant refused to act idence, whether the victim is willing to $14,000. According to the law, employment complaints against employment agencies as prosecution witness, the complainant attend the hearing or to act as prosecution Joyce, whose license was canclled, was agencies are not allowed to collect from (EAs) in Hong Kong which provided in- had withdrawn the case, the prosecution witness,” he said. ordered to pay $8,000. job seekers any fees or charges other than termediary service for foreign domestic time-bar had passed, or lack of sufficient Cheung said the EAA received 77 com- Vicks and Joyce were the third and the prescribed commission, which is set at helpers (FDHs),” Lau said. evidence,” he said. plaints in 2012 and 194 in 2013 but 25 and fourth agencies to be convicted of over- 10 per cent of the latter’s first month’s sal- “However, only four EAs were con- Cheung explained that the EAA is re- 31 cases respectively were unrelated to the charging this year, the government said. ary upon successful placement. victed in that year: one for overcharging sponsible for enforcing Part XII of the employment ordinance or the EAR. The other two agencies convicted so far For enquiries or complaints about un- an FDH, two for unlicensed operations, Employment Ordinance (EO) and the Em- ”If the complaint does not involve an this year were Bagus Employment Agency licensed operations or overcharging of and one for failing to notify the Labour ployment Agency Regulations (EAR). EA breaching EO and/or EAR, EAA will (located in Central) and Satisfactory Em- commissions by employment agencies, Department of the change of management “Upon receipt of complaints against refer the case to relevant departments/or- ployment & Travel Centre Limited (locat- please call the EAA at 2852 3535. within the statutory timeframe,” she said. EAs, EAA will definitely follow-up the ganisations (e.g. the Customs and Excise ed in Tai Wai). Complainants can also visit its office In his written reply, Cheung said that, out cases in accordance with the established Department, Hong Kong Police, Immigra- Both agencies no longer hold valid li- on 12/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, of the 170 complaints received last year, procedures and the Manual of Instruc- tion Department, Consumer Council, etc.) cences for operating employment agen- Central, Hong Kong. 48 did not fall under the jurisdiction of the tion,” he said. for follow-up,” Cheung said. HK Pinoy youth to stage Rizal musical By Cheryl Arcibal “So I’ll give a workshop, pero kapag young people?’ So naisip ko na if I do a The character will then be introduced kami. We just want to tell the Filipino workshop lang parang useless. It has to project with the young people, my inter- to Rizal as he spends time in the home- community na may Teatro Filipino and ABOUT 30 Filipino youth have begun have an outcome,” Marsden said. est is drama, in the arts.” town of his parents in Calamba, Laguna, that this is their theater and we hope that taking a workshop under the Teatro Fil- She was initially hesitant to lead the As of July 8, twenty-seven youths have also the hero’s birthplace. some ideas will come from them,” she ipino in preparation for the staging of an workshop, citing the lack of funds in pur- registered to be part of the workshop and “We will not dwell so much about pol- added. excerpt of a play about Philippine nation- suing a project as ambitious as staging a the members of the group agreed to hold itics during Rizal’s time. We will explore al hero Jose Rizal. musical about Rizal. their workshop and practice sessions every Rizal’s relationship with his family, es- Catherine Marsden, the workshop “All posts, all consulates, and embas- Sunday at the Consulate from 3-5 pm. pecially with his mother,” Marsden said. teacher who is also a drama teacher at sies of the Philippines have been man- As a presentation for the “Buwan ng She hopes that the staging of the ex- the Faust International Youth Theatre in dated to put up a Sentro Rizal,” Marsden Wika” in August, the excerpt will be in cerpt of the play will prepare them for the Hong Kong, told Hong Kong News that said. Filipino and will show the opening act of major event in 2016, when the full play the main purpose of the workshop is to “So ako iyong pina-design nila, and the play about the first visit to the Philip- about Rizal’s life is planned to be staged help the Filipino youth tap into their tal- during the opening, they asked me pines of a Filipino boy who grew up in in a theater here in the territory. ents and build their confidence on stage. ‘Cathe, can you have a project with the Hong Kong. “It does not matter kung iilan lang Some of the participants

FDH dupes lending firm of $22k

A Filipino domestic worker was accused of duping a lending firm into letting her take out a loan of $22,000. Emily B.R. was charged with deception to obtain money at the Tsuen Wan Magistracy. Plea was not taken. “Opo, I understand (the case),” Emily said when she appeared before Tsuen Wan Acting Presiding Magistrate Cheang Kei-hong on June 30. According to the prosecution, Emily pre- tended that she was still employed when she took out a $22,000 loan from a lending firm in Tsuen Wan in September 2013. However, the lending firm later discovered to its dismay that Emily was already jobless when she applied for the loan, the prosecution added. Magistrate Cheang set the next hearing of the case at 9:30 a.m. on July 7 as investigators continue to gather evidence against the domes- tic worker. “In the meantime, the defendant is remanded in jail custody,” he added. Philip C. Tubeza HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 9 10 NEWS July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Seaman caught with child PCG: Voter’s ID not porn in HK airport By Philip C. Tubeza and those carrying these items should therefore have a license. needed to vote in HK A Filipino seaman was arrested at the Those who caught without a license By Cheryl Hong Kong international airport after he and are later convicted face a fine of Arcibal was caught with child pornography. HK$100,000 and/or a maximum sentence Roberto B. Labrador appeared at the of 14 years imprisonment. THE Filipino community in Hong Kong Tsuen Wan Magistracy on June 30 after he But Labrador’s troubles did not end presently tops other Filipino communities was charged with possession of child por- there. overseas in the number of active voters, nography and possession of arms without After checking the contents of hislug- latest data from the Philippine Consulate a license. gage, customs officers found a compact General (PCG) in the territory showed. Labrador was initially apprehended af- disc that allegedly contained child por- In a meeting on June 29, Consul Gen- ter customs officers found a stun gun in nography. eral Bernardita Catalla told leaders and his luggage. Persons convicted after trial in Hong members of the Filipino community that The Philippine Consulate General had Kong of possessing child pornography the latest list from the Commission on repeatedly reminded tourists and overseas face a fine of HK$1,000,000 and impris- Elections showed that there are 83,118 Filipino workers passing by Hong Kong onment of up to 5 years. Filipinos who are active overseas voters in about the special administrative region’s Labrador did not apply for bail when he Hong Kong. struct laws against firearms. appeared at court on June 30 and so Mag- Including new registrants, the Filipi- Stun guns and other devices, such as istrate Rita So set the next hearing of case no community in Hong Kong ranks third tear gas, bullets, extendible batons, flick on August 18. in the total number of active voters with Voters line up in Bayanihan during the 2013 elections knives, and knuckle dusters, are consid- “As there is no bail application, defend- 94,231. ered as “arms” under the Firearms and ant is remanded in jail custody,” the mag- For the new number of registrants, “I think it’s a disincentive (the failure to mission on Elections), mayroon na tayong Ammunition Ordinance of Hong Kong istrate said. Hong Kong ranked 11th with 11,113 (as issue voter’s ID) iyon sa kanila. Pero iyon pool of members,” she said. of June 2015). naman po, kahit may ID, kahit wala, basta Filipinos will troop to polling precincts Catalla said the PCG needs help in en- nakalista ang pangalan ay pwedeng bumo- next year to elect a new president, vice couraging more Filipinos living and work- to,” Catalla said. president, senators, congressmen, and lo- ing in Hong Kong to register as overseas She said the PCG needed help to inform cal officials. absentee voters. Filipinos that a Comelec-issued voter’s ID Leaders of the Filipino community here, “And hinihingi natin ng tulong ay kung is not a requirement when voting here in meanwhile, told Catalla that besides en- pwede ho sana mas palakasin ang regis- Hong Kong. couraging Filipinos to register as overseas tration. Importante na nandito sila at na- Catalla also appealed to members of the voters, the more important task was to get kakapagdesisyon sila sa leadership ng at- Filipino community to refer their friends the community to actually vote. ing bayan,” she said. or relatives in Hong Kong to become “We have to create the atmosphere that Many Filipinos in Hong Kong, she add- members of Special Board of Election In- something is going to happen [if they cast ed, have reportedly refused to register af- spectors (SBEI) in the territory. their votes],” one of the leaders said. ter hearing that the Commission on Elec- “Sana ho iyong mga kaibigan natin, ip- Registration for overseas absentee vot- tions failed to issue voter’s ID to those adala sa amin ang CV o profile nila para ing is continuing at the PCG in United who had already registered. kahit wala pang utos ang Comelec (Com- Centre in Admiralty. Owner of ‘ale-ale’ lounge loses appeal By Philip C. Tubeza Li denied the appeal of Cecil Cruz Taboc Taboc Taboc was earlier found guilty of Taboc, the owner of Leo’s Lounge in Cen- selling seven bottles of “Blue Ice” beer at A High Court judge has dismissed the tral, and upheld his previous conviction Leo’s Lounge in 2013. The appellant was petition of a Filipino businessman who and the $20,000 fine imposed on him. the sole owner of the Lounge and had no wanted to his conviction for selling liquor “In my view, the magistrate was correct licence for selling liquor. without a licence in Central quashed. to convict. I dismiss the appeal,” Li said On October 25, 2013, two undercover Court of First Instance Judge Patrick in his ruling on June 30. policemen visited the lounge and bought six bottles of beer from a waitress. “The waitress then went to the store next door and fetched bottles of beer from a refrigerator. She did not ask anyone at the store. She did not pay for the beer there either. She then put the beer inside a bucket and delivered them to the police officers,” Li said. “She was paid $100. The banknote was marked. She handed over the marked money to another waitress who put it in the cashier register of the lounge,” he said. Li said Taboc Taboc was not in the lounge at that time but there were about 40 customers in the lounge. “Most of them consumed alcohol- ic drinks. Later the police raided the Lounge and found no alcoholic drinks in the Lounge. However, there was a large quantity of alcoholic drinks in the store. While alcoholic drinks were only found at the store, the police officers observed that the waitress did not purchase the beer from the store. Instead, she only fetched the beer and delivered them to the police officers,” Judge Li said. HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 11 12 NEWS July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS JIL 30th anniversary: ‘His love endures forever’ By Philip C. Tubeza scholarship program is about 28 percent ang employment rate. Ngayon po, a cou- IT was all praise and thanksgiving at the ple of weeks ago under the impact eval- Hong Kong Convention an Exhibition uation study na ginawa po natin, nasa 71 Centre on July 5 as an estimated 10,000 percent na ang employment rate. Nasa members of the Jesus is Lord (JIL) church Diyos po ang papuri at pasasalamat,” Vil- celebrated their 30th anniversary in the lanueva said. territory. He also urged the public not to belittle “May kakaibang aura ang JIL Church tech-voc (technical-vocational) courses Hong Kong. Yung pagtumatayo ka sa since their graduates also earn much. stage. Yung pagsinasabi mo Jesus is Lord. “I hope and pray na sana matangal yung Pagsinasabi mong glory to God,” said The stigma sa tech-voc sector dahil meron Technical Education and Skills Develop- pong career path ang tech-voc sector,” ment Authority (Tesda) director general Villanueva said. Joel Villanueva, the led the worship ser- “Naala ko for example ni Pres. Noynoy vice during the anniversary celebrations. JIL members worship at the HKCEC on July 5 Villanueva sa Negros Oriental. May nag-aral po duon Villanueva said he was in Hong Kong ng automotive servicing. Nasa Australia 30 years ago when his father, JIL founder who were all domestic helpers. But as Villanueva said it was JIL members ersaryo ng JIL Church Hong Kong,” he na po siya at duon sa Australia ang sweldo Bro. Eddie Villanueva, first preached the time passed, it grew and was able to start from Hong Kong who started JIL churches said. niya P225,000 a month,” he said. gospel in the territory. JIL churches in many continents. in America, Europe, and Canada. Villanueva, who is reportedly being “Sabi nga po ni Pang. Noynoy, pagkat- “Kanina ho papunta kami rito galing sa “Nagsimula po sa sseven na domestic “Bakit po nangyari ito? Sapagkat mer- eyed as one of the Aquino administration’s apos ng presidency niya, mag-eenroll din Kowloon side. Hindi ko po mapigil ang helpers. Sino ang mag-aakala na ginamit on pong pangako ang Diyos sa JIL Hong candidates for the Senate in next year’s siya sa Tesda,” he added. maluha at magsenti momnnt. Kasi po na- ng Diyos ang pitong ito at nagkaroon ng Kong na hindi niya tayo iiwan. Hindi niya elections, also highlighted his achieve- Villanueva also cited the “success story” paka phenomenal ng ginawa ng Diyos sa napakalaking impact hindi lamang sa Pili- tayo papabayaan,” Villanueva said. ments in Tesda. of Cristina Reyes who was able to put up JIL Hong Kong,” the younger Villanueva pinas, hindi lamang sa Hong Kong, kundi “Lagi siyang lalaban para sa atin and He also denied reports linking him to a small spa after graduating from Tesda. said. sa apat na sulok ng daigdig,” Villanueva ngayong araw na ito, we are celebrating the P10 billion-pork barrel scam allegedly “Ngayon po, in a few years time, apat na “Just by looking at each and everyone said. that goodness,” he added. masterminded by Janet Lim-Napoles. He branches meron na siya sa buong Pangasi- of you, you can already feel the goodness, “JIL Hong Kong has become the biggest Villanueva, a close ally of President said that the National Bureau of Investi- nan. Ito po yung Habitat Spa,” Villanueva greatness, and faithfulness of our God,” he Born Again Christian group here in Hong Aquino, also relayed a congratulatory gation had determined that his signature said. added. Kong. Ang kauna-unahang JIL church na message from P-Noy to the congregation. was forged in the documents linking him “Meron siyang 30 pong mahigit na em- Villanueva said the JIL church in Hong nakapagpatayo ng international center sa “Nagtext ho siya at ipina-aabot ang to the scam. ployado na natutulungang mabigyan ng Kong started with just seven members gitna ng Hong Kong,” he said. kanynag mainit na pagbati sa ika-30 anib- “Ang Tesda po when we came in, ang hanap-buhay,” he added. HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 PEOPLE 13 From Voltes 5 to public service

By Cheryl Arcibal nese reacted after the quake. tions with other consulates and diplomatic first world, parehong efficient ang- trans ernment and officials. After the shaking, De Jesus said he and missions. Hong Kong is an active post, portation. I’ve been here three months, but As for his six-year stay in the territory, DEPUTY Consul General Christian de other embassy staff, as well as Filipinos there’s never a dull moment,” he said. I take the train every day,” he said. he is interested in learning Mandarin. Jesus was part of the “Voltes 5” genera- who were in the embassy premises took De Jesus finds the transportation - ser The Philippines and Hong Kong mend- “I want to pursue it here, I will pursue tion, those kids who had the misfortune of shelter in the nearest local government of- vices in Hong Kong efficient. He lives in ed their relations in 2014 following a rift it here. I wanted to take up Cantonese, but experiencing Martial Law by having their fice in Tokyo. Tung Chung, 35 minutes away from the owing to the death of eight tourists from I was told by professors here that it’s bet- favorite anime show banned by then Pres- “Walang discrimination. Iyong mga PCG’s office in Admiralty. Hong Kong and De Jesus said he has only ter if I learn Mandarin instead,” De Jesus ident Marcos. sinama kong Filipinos, I can’t recall the “Ang Japan at Hong Kong, parehong felt friendship from the Hong Kong gov- said. The fascination with the animation se- exact number now, hindi nila (local gov- ries and, subsequently, the Japanese lan- ernment officials) sinabihan na exclusive guage and culture led him to leave his lang for Japanese or residents ang evacua- well-paying job as a corporate lawyer and tion center,” he said. pursue his dream to become a diplomat. “The OFWs were allowed in. In fact, De Jesus had also been employed by the binigyan ng bedding, binigyan ng tubig, Japanese Embassy in Manila to teach the binigyan ng sandwich,” he added. Japanese language as a part-time instruc- De Jesus said he was inspired by how tor for Filipinos. the Japanese acted selfless in the face of In 2003, after being employed as a tax uncertainty. lawyer and corporate lawyer at SGV, and “Our instinct after the quake is to buy at the Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos food and, because we didn’t know then law offices, respectively, he took the For- what would happen, ang instinct namin ay eign Service Office exams and passed it. maghakot ng pagkain,” De Jesus said. “During the oral exams of the FSO, I They were worried, he added, that the was asked ‘Mr. De Jesus, coming from a emergency supplies at the embassy would law firm, you must be earning a lot. Why be insufficient should Filipinos come to are you transferring to government?’ I told them seeking assistance. them: ‘man does not live by bread alone’,” “Noong maghahakot na kami, biglang he said, quoting Jesus Christ’s reply to the nakita ko iyong line. Iyong mga Hapon devil when tempted with food. nakita ko na one bottle of water and one “Working as a private lawyer, I was sat- loaf of bread lang. Kumuha lang sila ng isfied and fulfilled, but there’s always that enough for that meal. You only get enough feeling that something is missing and I’ve so that others will survive too,” he said. always been interested in public service.” Filipinas in Japan also showed their love After a seven-month cadetship training and devotion to their husbands and their at the Department of Foreign Affairs, and in-laws when many of them refused to be a two-year stint at the agency’s Office of repatriated to the Philippines. Legal Affairs, De Jesus was set to leave After his posting in Japan, De Jesus then for Hong Kong for his first overseas post had to go back to Manila and was assigned in 2007. at the Internal Audit of the DFA. However owing to his Japanese lan- At Internal Audit, he became a “better guage skills, then Philippine Ambassador public servant” as it gave him a deeper to Japan Domingo Siazon Jr., considered understanding of compliance regulations. one of the most prominent and respected When he was told again that his second Philippine diplomats, took him to be a posting would be in Hong Kong, he felt vice consul in Tokyo. that he had come full circle. De Jesus said his six-year stint in Japan “Bago ako kinuha ni Ambassador Si- was a dream come true. azonºº, I was supposed to be sent here “I was able to watch the entire Voltes 5 in 2007. Noong pagdating ko dito noong series and its ending. And this time, it was March, sabi ko ‘parang I should have been in its original Japanese version,” he said, here in 2007’,” he said. smiling. Although there are estimated 200,000 The PCG official shared his fond memo- Filipinos both in Japan and Hong Kong, ries of Japan and the Japanese people. De Jesus knows that the two posts are not One of these is when the 2011 earth- the same. quake struck. De Jesus recalled that they “Iba, in the sense, na maliit ang area na- thought the world was about to end and, tin dito. Sa Japan, kahit na over 200,000 although the embassy staff were trained ang Filipinos doon, they’re in different for such an occurrence and that they each places. Tayo dito sa Hong Kong, talagang had an emergency kit, it seemed that the dense ang population,” he said. shaking wouldn’t stop. “I came here on March 25, and non-stop He said he was impressed by how the [ang trabaho] ever since. Besides consu- Japanese government extended assistance lar services, we also work with the host to foreigners in Japan and how the Japa- government. We work to foster better rela-

DE JESUS 14 BALITANG PH July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Go after... Recruitment... From page 1 If she fails three times, training becomes From page 1 get a refund from the recruitment agen- “All ethical systems and processes of mandatory. However, Tesda does not reg- cies that charged them illegal placement each recruitment agency should be out- “Actually, yung training mismo mura ulate the training centers and lets them parent po ang ating pagbibigay ng hatol fees. lined and documented...Wala na ho tayo lang pero dinadagdag nila yung board and determine their rates to compete with the sa mga tiwaling recruiter,” Cacdac said. He said these OFWs were awarded a sa panahon ng ‘bahala na’ o kahit anong lodging,” she added. market. He said the POEA receives every year total of P77.646 million. These cases, he diskarte na lang sa recruitment and de- Dela Rama, who was in Hong Kong for The prevailing training fee reportedly between 5,000 and 7,000 complaints said, showed the need to reform the re- ployment ng overseas workers,” Cacdac the Tesda assessment last month, said that ranges from P10,000 to 15,000 for the against illegal recruiters, or at least four cruitment industry. said. they would look into matter. mandatory 216 hours training. times of the number of recruitment agen- “In general, utmost professionalism, Recruitment agencies should also com- “Hindi naman namin araw-araw na ma- However, the consulate had encountered cies, which is at 1,200. very high standards of protection, and ply with Philippine labor laws on work- tutukan but we do compliance audit every cases where HSWs paid tens of thousands In the last four years, the agency re- malasakit are needed to address issues ing conditions and occupational health year. Marami na rin kaming napa-close,” of pesos. voked the licenses of 233 recruiters, surrounding domestic worker recruitment and safety with respect to their own per- she said. Labor Attache Nenita Garcia, who ac- which is 35 percent higher than the num- in our country,” Cacdac said. sonnel, he said. Under government rules, an HSW companied the Tesda officials during ber of cancelled licenses during the last He said recruitment agencies should Cacdac also said that those seeking should first secure an HSW National Cer- their courtesy call, said that some even four years of the Arroyo administration. also implement a strict and proper selec- work as domestic helpers overseas must tificate II from Tesda before she can be complained that they were not properly Cacdac also said that owing to the tion of foreign recruitment partners and be properly informed about workers’ deployed abroad. trained. POEA’s efforts, 7,349 OFWs were able to employers. rights and responsibilities. If an HSW has previous and extensive “Ininterview namin at tinanong, ‘Ano experience as a domestic helper, she may ginawa niyo?’ (Ang sagot,) ‘Pinaglinis po opt to go directly for assessment to any of ng alulod.’ Training ba yun?” Garcia said. the Tesda accredited assessment centers. “Inalila sila,” Catalla added. PH starts arguing case on South China Sea By Cheryl Arcibal With the Philippines’ lengthy coast- exclusive economic zone or continental line, he added, that the adoption of the shelf. DH case under court review THE Philippines has begun arguing its Law of the Sea Convention in 1982 is He also said that China has breached By Peter Castillo General as of press time was trying to find case before the Permanent Court of Ar- important to the country. the UN Convention by interfering with out if the worker was Filipino. bitration, seeking to clarify its “maritime Del Rosario said the Philippines initi- the Philippines’ exercise of its sovereign THE High Court has ordered a review of The first harassment allegedly took entitlements in the South China Sea” as ated the case to show that China is not rights and jurisdiction. a government decision not to prosecute an place in the early evening on February China continues to assert its historic entitled to exercise what it refers to as And lastly, del Rosario said that China employer who allegedly masturbated be- 26. The worker was taking care of the rights over the area. “historic rights” over the waters, seabed has irreversibly damaged the regional hind his domestic worker. couple’s three-year-old daughter when the Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. and subsoil beyond the limits of its enti- marine environment, in breach of UN- Court of First Instance Judge Kevin Ze- husband came up behind her and exposed del Rosario told the court in The Hague, tlements under the UNCLOS (UN Con- CLOS, by its destruction of coral reefs rvos granted the petition of the domestic his genitals and masturbated himself. Netherlands that the Philippines initiated vention on the Law of the Sea); in the South China Sea, including areas worker who alleged that she was a victim They both had their back to him but the case believing that the international He said China’s so-called nine dash within the Philippines’ exclusive eco- of indecent assault during several instanc- she could see what he was doing from the community will uphold rules and insti- line has no basis whatsoever under in- nomic zone, by its destructive and haz- es in February. reflection on the television screen which tutions that it has created. ternational law insofar as it purports to ardous fishing practices, and by its har- “In light of the foregoing, I am satisfied was not on at the time. “Its (United Natios) organs, coupled define the limits of China’s claim to its vesting of endangered species. that the grounds of review are reasonably The employer allegedly repeated the with the power of international law, “historic rights.” Before coming to the Permanent Court arguable and that leave should be granted. indecent act several times until March 3 serve as the great equalizer among Del Rosario also said that the various of Arbitration, Del Rosario said the Phil- I direct that the matter be set down for a when using her phone, she was able to States, allowing countries, such as my maritime features relied upon by Chi- ippines tried to resolve its disputes with substantive hearing, as soon as reasonably capture on video the husband exposing own, to stand on an equal footing with na as a basis upon which to asserts its China though bilateral, regional, and possible,” Zervos said. his erect penis a short distance behind her wealthier, more powerful States,” Del claims in the South China Sea are not multilateral means for over two decades The High Court has set the hearing for which he directed towards her while she Rosario said. islands that generate entitlement to an to no avail. October 15. The Philippine Consulate was working in the kitchen. HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 15 16 FORUM July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Editorial As We See it Community meetings THE Philippine Consulate General has jockeying and maneuvering back home. committed to provide a venue for the We hope the Filipino community here Filipino community to discuss and talk in Hong Kong would be spared of such about relevant issues. a circus. While details of this community meet- Undoubtedly, there are many issues ing is still being threshed out, we note that the Filipino community contends that the PCG’s commitment is crucial in with here in Hong Kong. Beyond these fostering better understanding and com- issues, we also hope that the communi- munication among members of the Fili- ty meeting would be a venue to help the pino community. greater number of the community to be We hope the community meeting will informed and educated of rules and regu- exactly be that - a venue where everyone, lations of their host government. regardless of age, gender, and social sta- We feel that there is a need for a bet- tus - would be able to express their opin- ter information and awareness campaign ions, and feelings freely about any issue so Filipinos here in Hong Kong avoid that the community faces. unnecessary entanglements with law en- We hope the meeting would not be used forcers. as a venue to advance political interests We hope these community meetings or personal agenda.The 2016 polls are will be a pleasant activity for all the near, and even right now we see political members of the Filipino community.

#konektadong_pinoy Halo-Halo ‘HALO-HALO’, - that creamy, tasty, icy, ness of breath. According to doctors, it’s Norman Uy colorful, milky, fruity delights of sum- a flu-like illness with signs and symptoms Currents Carnay mer is always a favorite of Balikbayans of pneumonia. The Philippine Embassy and OFWs on holiday in the Philippines. in Seoul has given practical tips for Fili- Seoul-based worker Jannele Cruz of Ma- pinos in Korea and states, among others, Ang huling SONA ni PNoy labon City had a terrific time with her the following .. “ practice proper hand family when she came home last June to hygiene always ; wash your hands with SA July 27 ay ang huling State of the mga maraminng Mary Jane na nakabingit ma-anomalyang pondo sa Malampaya? spend a 2-week vacation and be at her soap or hand rubs with alcohol before and Nation Address (SONA) ni Presidente ang buhay sa kamatayan. O ang mga Katulad ng mga nakaraang SONA, ha- daughter’s birthday . They celebrated after eating ; before and after handling, Noynoy Aquino III. Ito ang huling pag- daan-daang stranded sa Saudi Arabia at habi na naman siya ng kasinungalingan the occasion with a sumptuous special cooking and preparing food; after touch- kakataon na haharap siya sa taumbayan iba pang panig ng mundo. Baka ungka- na umunlad daw ang bansa sa kabila nang pancit malabon and bready partners plus ing animals; after coughing, sneezing or para mag-ulat kung ano ang ginawa niya tin na bakit pulos paniningil ang kayang nagdudumilat na resulta ng mga survey the ice-creamy halo-halo as desserts. using toilet or “COMFORT ROOM”. sa loob ng nakaraang taon. Sa susunod na iharap sa mga migrante at hindi ang ser- tungkol sa paglala ng kahirapan, kagu- Jannele told her family that she was COMFORT ROOM, according to latest taon 2016 ay magkakaroon ng eleksyon bisyong bahagi ng kanyang sinumpaan tuman at pagyaman lamang ng iilang tao okay with her work in Seoul though she edition of the Oxford English Dictionary upang ihalal ang bagong presidente ng nang mahalal siya bilang Pangulo. lalo na ang mga malalapit sa kanya. was a little surprised to see the stringent ( OED) means “ a public toilet “. This is ating bansa sampu ng iba pang opisyales Ano na naman kaya ang sasabihin ni- SONA na naman. Tatangkaing bilugin health-monitoring checks upon arrival at one of the 26 Filipino words that became ng pamahalaan. yang palusot sa mga pamilya ng mga muli ang ating ulo at sasabihin pang para NAIA. Understandably, she knew that officially part of the English language in Banggitin na kaya ni PNoy ang kata- namasaker sa Mamasapano? Paano na matuloy ang “daang matuwid” kailan- these were precautionary measures un- the OED edition. The other words are gang OFW o bagong bayani at iulat niya naman kaya siya magpapalusot sa deklar- gang ihalal sa 2016 ang mga i-endorso dertaken because of the MERS-CoV. ‘Mabuhay’, ‘ Balikbayan’, ‘High-blood’, kung ano ang nagawa niya para sa mga asyon na ng Supreme Court na uncon- niya. Ngunit kailangang maging kritikal MERS-CoV ( Middle East Respiratory ‘Sari-sari store’, ‘Estafa’, ‘Despedi- nagpapakahirap sa labas ng bansa para stitutional ang DAP at PDAF na siyang tayo sa kanyang mga sasabihin sa SONA. Syndrome coronavirus) was first report- da’, ‘Carnap’, ‘ Utang na loob’, ‘ KKB mabuhay ang pamilya? O tulad ng mga pinagmulan ng korupsyon? Itinigil nga Sa huling SONA ni PNoy, isang malak- ed in 2012 from a flu-stricken person ( Kanya-kanyang bayad) ’, ‘Barong’, nakaraang SONA ay walang pagbanggit ba ang PDAF na pinagmumulan ng ko- ing katanungan: Naging tuwid nga ba ang in Saudi Arabia. The virus has spread ‘Pan de sal’, ‘Suki’, ‘Bahala na ‘, ‘Pres- sa mga migrante sa labas ng bansa? rupsyon o iniba lamang ang tawag? daan? Namnamin natin ang araw araw na to 21 countries as of July 2015, includ- identiable’, ‘Baon’, ‘ Mani-pedi’, ‘Dirty Mas malamang, baka di na niya Paano kaya niya ilulusot pilit ang mga isyung kinakaharap natin. Siguradong ing South Korea which reported its first kitchen’, ‘Sinigang’, ‘ Kuya’, ‘Buko banggitin dahil uungkatin sa kanya ang kapalpakan sa MRT? Sa magpahang- ang kasagutan natin ay, kailan ba naging MERS case on May 20. Symptoms may juice’, ‘Kikay’, ‘ Barangay’, ‘ Barkada’, kapabayaan ng kanyang pamahalaan sa gang ngayon ay di pa pinaliliwanag na tuwid ang baluktot? include fever, cough, diarrhea and short- ‘Gimick’ and ‘HALO-HALO’.

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Advertisers are responsible for the content and accuracy of their advertisements. Printed by Superflag Printing and Communication Limited NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS Hong Kong News will not be liable for inaccurate advertising and / or legal disputes involving third parties. 1/F., 8 Chun Ying Street, Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 BALITANG PH 17 Ombudsman sacks Purisima By Maia Lopez (Police Director Gil) Meneses memoran- Besides dismissal, other penalties were Others who were dismissed were Fire- dum but that he himself exerted pressure forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancella- arms and Explosives Office (FEO) Chief THE Ombudsman dismissed former Phil- and coercion over his subordinates on be- tion of eligibility, and perpetual disqualifi- Supt. Raul Petrasanta, Chief Supt. Napo- ippine National Police chief Alan Purisi- half of WerFast,” read the Ombudsman’s cation from government service. leon Estilles, Sr. Supt. Allan Parreño, Sr. ma and 10 other police officials for - en 50-page consolidated decision. Purisima was sued by a private citizen Supt. Eduardo Acierto Sr. Supt. Melchor tering into an anomalous contract with a The Ombudsman said it found evidence in a P100 million case for the contract be- Reyes, Supt.Lenbell Fabia, Chief Insp. courier service in 2011. to hold Purisima liable for grave miscon- tween the PNP and WerFast Documentary Sonia Calixto, Chief Insp. Nelson Bauti- “Evidence shows not only that Purisima duct, serious dishonesty, and grave abuse Agency for the delivery of firearms license sta, Chief Insp.ctor Ricardo Zapata Jr. and knew what he was doing in signing the of authority. cards even without proper accreditation. Sr. Insp. Ford Tuazon PURISIMA Mayor Binay vacates post By Maia Lopez

MAKATI City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. has vacated his post after he was slapped with a six-month preventive sus- pension order over allegations of irregu- larities in the construction of the Makati Science High School. Binay, the son of Vice President Jejomar Binay, vacated his post to prevent more vi- olence after his supporters tried to prevent policemen from posting the suspension BINAY order in front of the city hall. “I cannot allow more people to get hurt. fice of the Ombudsman and the DILG to I will leave city hall temporarily with a explain why it should not stop the suspen- heavy heart. We have filed a petition with sion order issued against mayor. the Court of Appeals for us to get a tem- In his petition, Binay argued that he porary restraining order, and this is not the cannot be held accountable for the alleged end,” the younger Binay said. anomaly since three of the seven construc- “As I always said, because my father is tion phases of the school building were a human rights lawyer, don’t emulate our done before he took office as city mayor. enemies in politics who are breaking the He also claimed that he is covered by law. We will show them that we respect the condonation doctrine and that his li- and have faith in the rule of law,” he added. ability in the subsequent phases was ex- Vice Mayor Romulo Peña took over punged by his re-election in 2013. as acting mayor while councilor Virgilio The Aquino administration welcomed Hilario Sr. was designated as acting vice Binay’s decision to vacate his post. mayor. “Today is a good day for the rule of law Binay has yet to secure a temporary re- and there is certainly no place for mob straining order from the Court of Appeals rule in modern civil society,” presidential after the tribunal instead required the Of- spokesman Edwin Lacierda said. Top NPA commander in Davao region killed By Maia Lopez

THE military has shot dead communist guerrilla leader Leonardo Pitao, head of the 700-strong Pulang Bagani Command of the New People’s Army. Pitao, also known as Commander Par- ago, was killed along with a woman be- lieved to be his medic near Davao City. Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose Ma. Sison identified the female victim as Vanessa Limpag, 22. PITAO “He’s an NPA idol, and now they will see how the long arm of the law finally the peace negotiations. caught up with their leader,” Maj. Gen. Sison, in a statement from Utrecht, Eduardo Año said. belied the military’s claim that Parago’s “This is not only going to be a big setback; death would mark the demise of the com- this is going to be what you call the fall of munist movement in Southern Mindanao. the NPA in the Davao region,” he added. “The enemy in its propaganda is gloat- Pitao had several standing arrest war- ing over their brutal killing of Ka Parago rants for various crimes ranging from and his medical aide. It is boasting that the murder to robbery. revolutionary movement is declining. It is He was earlier arrested for the kidnap- oblivious of the fact that before Ka Parago ping of Brig. Gen. Victor Obillo but was died he was able to educate and train so released after less than two years in deten- many revolutionary successors in 37 years tion as part of government efforts to revive of revolutionary struggle,” Sison said. 18 WORLD July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Overstaying OFWs in Pinay drug mule Bahrain get reprieve By Maia Lopez Population Registry (CPR) cards, which are necessary for purposes of immigration avoids execution FILIPINOS who have overstayed in Bah- status check. By Maia Lopez out the death penalty, or undertake execu- rain may avail of the general amnesty of- There are no fees involved in availing of tion, in recent years,” the embassy added. fered by the Labour Market Regulatory the Amnesty Program, DFA said. A Filipina facing the death penalty in Ma- In February, Sabah Governor Panglima Authority for illegal foreign workers. Meanwhile, some 200 OFWs have laysia got a reprieve after the State Par- Haji Juhar Haji Mahiruddin also granted The Department of Foreign Affairs said availed of a four-month general amnesty dons Board in Selangor commuted her pardon to eight Filipinos after serving 21 the amnesty period will run until Dec. 31. granted by the Sultanate of Oman to ille- sentence to life imprisonment. to 26 years in jail for trafficking drugs. The DFA, however, said that illegal or gal or overstaying foreign workers there. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj, Embassy records showed the last exe- undocumented foreign workers in Bahrain “The four-month amnesty is part of chairman of the State of Selangor Pardons cution of a Filipino in Malaysia happened who face criminal cases or travel ban cas- Oman’s efforts to regulate the presence of Board, revised the sentence imposed on 22 years ago, for the crime of murder in es are not eligible under the program. foreign workers there,” Labor Secretary Jacqueline Quiamno following a request Al-Haj Sabah. Under the amnesty program, illegal or Rosalinda Baldoz said. for clemency from her family and the Phil- Meanwhile, a Filipino was sentenced undocumented foreign workers in Bahrain Baldoz urged Filipinos staying illegally ippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Quiamno’s sentence should bring relief to 18 months in jail after he was found may leave Bahrain without paying any in Oman “to avail of this amnesty while Quiamno was arrested in June 2005 for for three other Filipinos on Malaysian holding a fake Malaysian identity card immigration penalties or fines without fear there is still time.” attempting to smuggle five kilograms of death row — Gerry Saavedra Quijano (MyKad) in Semporna. of being blacklisted. Following the announcement of the cocaine at the Kuala Lumpur International and couple Timhar and Nurie Ong — who Mohd Kahis Abdul Raman was arrested They also have the option of legalizing amnesty, Oman’s Ministry of Manpower Airport. were also arrested for drug smuggling in in front of a shopping complex in Sempor- their employment status in Bahrain with a and the Royal Oman Police have been In November 2010, the Shah Alam High 2008 and 2005, respectively. na after an officer became suspicious that new employer. conducting raids against undocumented Court found Quiamno guilty of the charge. “Although the death penalty remains in the suspect possessed a fake MyKad. Qualified OFWs wishing to avail of the migrant workers, tightening controls on The Federal Court then affirmed the ver- the statute books of Malaysia, and local Raman admitted he had been using the amnesty program are advised to be ready work permits and tenancy contracts, and dict in July 2013. courts continue to impose it in grave of- fake document since 2013. with copies of their passports and Central scrutinizing landlords and their tenants. The embassy said the commutation of fenses, there has been a reluctance to carry Pinoy films roommates in shower By Maia Lopez It also ordered his deportation after he med bin Rashid Al Maktoum to mark the serves his jail term, the embassy added. holy month of Ramadan. A Filipino designer was sentenced to six The Filipino admitted before the court Dubai Attorney General Issam Al-Hu- months imprisonment by a United Arab that he installed the hidden camera shaped maidan said the public prosecution has Emirates court for secretly filming his fe- like a clothes hanger on the bathroom door started the legal procedures to implement male roommates with a hidden camera as early as September last year. Al-Maktoum’s order, in coordination with The 37-year-old Filipino, identified only The victims, both Filipina, said they the police. Arab leaders usually pardon by the Philippine embassy as J.R., was could not find the camera’s memory card prisoners before Ramadan. caught fixing the camera by his female J.R. eventually surrendered the memory The Department of Foreign Affairs said roommates in November last year. card containing photos of his roommates. it coordinate with the Consulate General The UAE’s Court of First Instance Meanwhile, at least 11 Filipinos jailed in Dubai, as well as the Philippine Embas- found the Filipino guilty of charges of mo- in the UAE were among the 734 pardoned sy in Abu Dhabi, to determine if other Fil- lestation and breaching women’s modesty. by Dubai Prime Minister Sheikh Moham- ipinos were pardoned in the other states. HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 BARRIO PINOY 19 Prime Gold celebrates 12th Anniversary Emergency Hotlines Numbers To Remember LAST June 20, 2015, Prime Gold Plus During their games and other activities, We paved the way for kinder and more Kaagapay sa Tagumpay. celebrated its 12th Anniversary at Eaton Prime Gold gave out electronic items such customer-centric approach. 12 years later, EMERGENCY Hong Kong. With around 100 participants, as iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tablets and we are standing strong and we thank our For more information about Prime Hong Kong Observatory the day was with full of prizes, laughter mobile phones during the event. customers for their continued patronage. Gold’s products and services, please con- (Weather) 2835 1473 and entertainment for the members’ enjoy- Prime Gold Business Manager Pol Ela- Prime Gold continuously helps OFWs tact any of their four branches: Central Police, Fire Services, Hospitals 999 ment. 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Hong Kong GOVERNMENT Independent Commission Against Corruption 2526 6366 Central Government 2835 2500 Complaint Against Police 2866 7700 2200 4460 to 62 Stress relief through film viewing Consumer Rights Hotline 2929 2222 By Victoria Reyes Munar American filmmaker Ruby Yang about film viewing is a good way of relaxation Department of Health 2961 8989 a group of under-privileged Hong Kong also said: “The film contains important Equal Opportunities Commission youngsters who underwent six months of lessons and concerns with the great hope AS part of the HKU Service 100 Do- 2511 8211 mestic Workers Empowerment Pro- training to stage a musical at Hong Kong for better tomorrow especially for us Immigration 2824 6111 ject (DWEP) with the leadership of Dr. Academy for Performing Arts. helpers who take care of the children of Miguel Manio and the Student Ambas- Participants’ hearts were touched and our employers”. Labour Department 2717 1771 sadors, participants relaxed and reflected brought some viewers to tears. Gigi Blan- Talks on Stress Management and Legal Aid 2537 7677 with the viewing of My Voice, My Life at co said: “Though the film made me cry, Mindful Living were also given by the Race Relations Unit 2810 3203 the College Hall of Jockey Club Student I consider it stress relief because some- organizers. They said that all of us have Social Welfare 2343 2255 times we really need to cry to pour out the experienced or will experience stress but Village III in Kennedy Town, July 5. Transport 2804 2600 The film is a feature-length documen- emotions within us to unload baggage in the good news is there are ways to man- Postal Hotline 2921 2222 tary directed by Oscar-winning Chinese our hearts”. Cecil Eduarte who believes age stress. YANG NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS Asia-Pacific Mission for Migrants GALLERY 2723 7536 Pinoy Travel HK Asian Migrant Center 2312 0031 opened its new Christian Action - Shine Center shop at Lik Sang 3188 4555 Plaza in Tsuen Wan on July 8. Diocesan Pastoral Center for Filipinos Visit Pinoy Travel (and other Asian Migrants and Ethnic HK at Shop 216, Minorities) 2526 4249 Lik Sang Plaza, Alliance of Progressive Labor 2770 0411 269 Castle Peak Bayanihan Trust Centre 2817 8928 Road or call Filipino Migrant Workers Union 61207581. The winners of Search for Ms. & Mrs. Hawaiian Babe 2015 were all 9104-1411; 9758-5935 looking gorgeous last Sunday, July 5, in Repulse Bay Beach. Shirly Hong Kong Christian Service - CHEER Ce Lopez and Jocelyn Diaz were crowned Ms. & Mrs. Hawaiian Babe 2015 nter 3755 6811 respectively. The event was organized by Nancy Jumawid and Rechie International Social Services 2836 3598 Solies together with Alma Aquino. Mission for Migrant Workers 2522 8264 Winners of the The Bethune House 2721 3119 Kata Raffle draw 2522 8264 were all smiles Helpers for Domestic Helpers 2523 4020 on June 28 at United Filipinos in Hong Kong 3156 2447 Owtel Shop together with The Philippine Alliance Hong Kong held its Kapangyawan Friendship AIRPORT AND AIRLINES Ball 2015 at Foo Lum Palace in North Point on July 12. The star- branch manager studded event was attended by friends and members of the Filipino Razil Rubia and Airport Inquiry 2181 8888 community in Hong Kong. Consul General Bernardita Catalla also Asst. Regional Cathay Pacific Airways 2747 5000 graced the event and headed the awarding of the Filipino Leaders of Manager Cebu Pacific Air 2722 0609 Rowena Tsang. the community. (photo credit - Weng Manayaga) Philippine Airlines 2301 9300 20 BUHAY OFW July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Maraming Salamat Sa Musika

By Vilma Ramos OFW kids? Actually, hindi na ako OFW ingit dito, na ito pero nais ko i-share ang gibang-bahay si ama habang nasa ibang pinakauna at ‘di ko malilimutan na awit- kid ngayon kundi anak ng ex-OFW. For buhay ko bilang anak ng OFW. bansa si ina. Bagong graduate ako sa high ing kinanta ko kung saan napatayo lahat Name: Kuya Floyd good na ang nanay ko kasi matanda na Sabi nga sa Facebook, “throw back.” school noong mag-apply ang nanay ko ang mga naroon habang pumapalakpak. Place: Pangasinan siya at hindi na niya kaya ang magkuskos Naranasan ko rin and I know the pain of bilang OFW sa Saudi. Ang bansang ‘yun Pero labis akong naintriga, naawa at Country where her mother worked as ng maraming kubeta, at umakyat sa beran- being away sa mahal na ina o ama Actu- ang nagha-hire ng mga OFW noon. naging palaisipan sa akin ang nag-iisang OFW: Jeddah, KSA. da ng malalaking bintana para linisin. ally, nang dahil sa abroad na yan naging Ang sabi ng tatay ko noon, hindi muna magandang, buntis na babae sa isang su- Kumusta kayo mga katulad kong mga Hindi ko alam kung dapat akong makis- produkto ako ng broken home.. Nan- raw ako magpatuloy sa kolehiyo para lok ng folkhouse noon. Napansin ko kasi mabayaran yong inutang na ibinayad sa na napapaluha siyang nakikinig sa awitin placement agency na nag-process sa mga habang pinauulit naman ng audience ang papers ng nanay ko. Magkahalong lungkot nasabing awitin. Naging regular akong at pagdaramdam ang sumapuso sa akin kumakanta doon. I enjoyed and loved Ayaw kong matigil sa pag-aaral. Kaya na- singing sa folk house. glayas ako, bitbit ang ilang damit, school Higit sa lahat, naging napakalaking tu- card at NCEE result. long ito upang makapagpatuloy ako sa Buti binigyan ako ng aking tiyahin na college at naging inspirasyon rin sa akin teacher ng konting halaga nang magma- ang mga generous music lovers na pumu- kaawa ako. Bus na papuntang Baguio City punta gabi-gabi at nagbibigay ng tip pag- ang unang huminto sa harap ko habang katapos ng aking pagkanta. magulo ang isipan ko at naghihintay sa Kahit noong nakabayad na ng utang plaza ng aming bayan. Sa bus na iyon ako ang nanay ko, ipinagpatuloy ko pa rin ang sumakay. Pagdating sa Baguio,sa Burn- pagkanta sa gabi at pag-aaral sa araw dahil ham Park naman ako dumiretso at habang magko-kolehiyo na noon ang younger sis- nakaupo ako sa may damuhan malapit sa ter ko. Sa kanya ko ipanaubaya ang sup- may lagoon noon, naibsan ang aking hi- port mula sa aming nanay. nanakit. Noon din ako napausal ng dasal After eight semesters and four summers para sa guidance ,wisdom at protection. natapos ko ang BSC major in manage- Pag-angat ko ng aking mukha, ang nasa ment, and I owe everything sa ating Pang- harap ko ay isang kakilala na nag-aaral sa inoong Diyos dahil binigyan niya ako ng University of Baguio. Actually, working gift sa pagkanta kung saan naging napa- student siya. Student guard siya sa UB kalaking factor upang makamit ko ang kaya free ang tuition niya. Hindi na ako aking pangarap. nagpaliguy-ligoy pa. Tinanong ko kung Hindi man ideal, pero dahil sa pagiging puwede niya akong matulungan na mag- OFW ng aking inay, I’ve learned to be firm ing working student. Anya may kakilala and responsible. At lalong lumalim ang raw na nagtatrabaho sa isang folk house. aking faith sa Panginoon. Sa ngayon na Narinig daw niya minsan na kuman- lumampas na sa pagiging youth sa church ta ako at mas maganda pa raw boses ko ko naman ginagamit ang ibinigay niyang kaysa kumakanta doon. Kailangan ko gift sa pag-kanta. Lastly, be firm always, talaga ang trabaho na pwedeng isabay sa OFW kids. Huwag laging naka depende pag-aaral kaya kahit kabado ako, agad na sa ating OFW mom or dad dahil hindi rin akong sumabak ng gabing yon. natin alam kung may mga unos rin silang “Rest Your Love On Me”, iyan ang kinakaharap sa ibang bansa. God bless. HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT 21 Julia Julie Anne, Dean’s lister By Cristy Kasilag taon ang kursong AB Communication Arts Mayroon ng tatlong regular shows sa Angelicum College sa Quezon City. si Julie Anne; Sunday All Stars, Pepito KAHIT na patuloy sa pag-usbong ang “Kailangan mataas ‘yung grades kasi Manaloto, and GMA News TV’s Day Off. showbiz career ng Asia’s Pop Sweetheart last semester, Dean’s lister ako. So sabi ko, At ngayong buwan, magsisimula na ang Buencamino, na si Julie Anne San Jose, gusto pa rin ni- masarap sa feeling,” sabi ni Julie Anne. afternoon soap na Buena Familia, kung yang makatapos muna ng pag-aaral. “Saka siyempre, sa mga magulang mo, saan makakasama niya si Jake Vargas. Plano ng 21-taong-gulang na Kapu- masarap ‘yung feeling na ibabalita mo sa “Yung story pong Buena Familia, nasa so star na kumuha ng full load ngayong kanila na ‘okay naman po ako sa school,’” upper class ‘yung family namin tapos nagpatiwakal Agosto para matapos niya sa susunod na anya. maghihirap kami,” sabi ni Julie Anne.

By Cristy Kasilag Sa ganitong punto ng kanilang buhay, pinili NAGULANTANG ang showbiz industry ng pamilya Buencami- nang mabalita na si Julia Louise Buenc- no na maging pribado amino, ang 15 anyos na anak ng kilalang ang kanilang pagluluk- character actor na si Nonie Buencamino sa at nagpalabas sila ng at nang magaling ng aktres si Shamaine pahayag: Buencamino, ay nagpakamatay nuong JULIA “We are deeply sad- ika-7 ng Hulyo. dened to announce the Labis na nagluluksa ang pamilya Buen- death of our beloved daughter Julia Buen- camino habang ang pagpapatiwakal ni Ju- camino.” lia ay nag-iwan ng maraming katanungan “We would like to make a firm request tulad ng kung bakit ito nangyari. to allow us to mourn her passing in pri- Si Julia, ang bunso sa apat na anak nila vate. We make this appeal for privacy also Nonie at Shamaine, ay lumalabas na din sa on behalf of those close to us, who wish telebisyon at parte ng palabas na “Oh My to remember Julia and celebrate her life in G!” sa ABS-CBN Channel 2. peace and quiet.” Ang katulong sa bahay ang unang na- “We thank you for your love, under- kakita sa dalagita na nagpakamatay sa standing, and prayers of support during loob ng kanyang banyo sa kanyang kwar- this time of profound grief. Julia led a to. beautiful and blessed life, and she will be Kaagad naman dinala si Julia sa Cardi- fondly remembered and terribly missed by nal Santos Medical Center sa San Juan, her family and friends.” ngunit nuong 8:46 p.m. ay masamang Inamin naman ni Ricky Gallardo, ang binalita ng mga doktor na wala ng buhay talent manager nila Nonie at Shamaine, na si Julia. tunay na madaming tanong ang hindi pa Hindi na pina otopsiya ng pamilya ang nasasagot sa mga panahon na ito. bangkay ni Julia dahil pinaniniwalaan “The family feels devastated because nilang walang foul play na naganap, at of what happened. They ask for prayers. tunay na nagpakamatay ang kanilang There was no sign that she was depressed,” anak. ang sinabi ni Gallardo. Bagong tahanan ni Zsa Zsa By Cristy Kasilag

SA bahay na ng sikat na arkitektong si Conrad Onglao nakatira ang diva na si Zsa Zsa Padilla. Inamin ng 51-anyos na si singer na si Zsa Zsa sa panayam sa media na sa magarang bahay na ng kanyang boy- ZSA ZSA friend na si Conrad sa Makati City siya nakatira. rylle. Pero nang tanungin kung sila ay mal- Hindi pa raw niya nasasabi ang usapin apit na magpakasal, ang sagot ng singer ng possible niyang pagpapakasal muli sa ay hindi pa. Inamin lang niya na maaar- kanyang tatlong anak na babae. ing sa direksyon ng pagpapakasal mauu- Sa tingin niya na kung aabot sa ganun wi ang maganda nilang samahan. punto na siya ay muling lalagay sa tahi- Sanabi din ni Zsa Zsa, na isa sa mga mik, ay hindi naman ko kontra ang mga host ng ASAP sa ABS-CBN, na kung anak niya dahil gusto rin nilang makita sakaling siya ay ikakasal muli nais niya siyang masaya. na simple lang ito, wala ng eleganteng Nilinaw din niya na kahit sa ibang ba- wedding gown, magarang kasal o recep- hay na siya naninirahan, hindi ito nan- tion. gangahulugan na ibebenta na niya ang Sinabi niya na dati na siyang kinasal at bahay sa Marina, kung saan siya nan- sa punto ng buhay niya ngayon ay naii- irahan kasama ang dati niyang irog: ang sip niya wala sa laki ng engagement ring comedy king na si Dolphy. or ganda ng reception masusukat kung Sinabi niya na pinauubaya niya sa mga magiging matagumpay ang samahan ng anak niya ang pagrenovate ng bahay. mag-asawa. Naisip niya mas mabuting wala siya sa Ang samahan daw ang isang dahilan bahay para may kalayaan ang mga anak para malaman kung talaga bang happy niya na magsagawa ng renovations, kung ever after ang buhay nila. sa tingin nila ay kinakailangan. Dati ng kinasal si Zsa Zsa kay Modesto Pero siya pa din daw ang nanatili na Tatlonghari, ang tatay ng singer ni Ka- administrador sa bahay. 22 ATPB July 15, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS

Horoscope What’s Cooking? Enjoy this refreshing snack this summer In a bowl, place Capricorn December 22 to January 19 with your friends at the beach. Chicken cucumber strips with Baka kailangan mo nang kalimutan ang nakaraan. Move forward Cucumber Salad with Peanut Sauce is sure chicken strips. Mix na, ‘ika nga. to perk up your gatherings as you party by with peanut butter, the shore or as you watch the golden rays tomato puree, of the sun setting in the distance. Enjoy! balsamic vinegar and season with salt Aquarius January 20 to February 18 Ingredients: and pepper. Hanapin ang kagalakan ng puso mo. Yung tunay na kagalakan 2medium cucumber (julliene cut) na makapagbibigay din ng peace of mind sa iyo. 1 breast chicken (boil, cut into strips) 2 tsp. sesame seeds

for the peanut sauce For more recipes, enroll at Culinary Arts By Chef Jay February 19 to March 20 Pisces Centre Dator Matutong mag-appreciate kahit ng mga maliliit na bagay. Kahit half cup peanut butter Room 502, 5/F #172-176 Winfull Commercial na maliliit lamang ito, nagbibigay pa din ng effort ang mga 2tbsp.tomato puree Building mahal sa buhay. 2tbsp balsamic vinegar Wing Lok St. Sheung Wan, Hong Kong salt and pepper to taste Tel. 2850 7714 or 2850 7724

Aries March 21 to April 19 ko kay itay? Amo: Inday, di ba ang utos ko sa iyo ay Huwag ikahiya ang pagiging iba mo. Mas mabuti na Pedro: Unahan mo. Sabihin mo: Bakit ipatong mo yung COMFORTER sa kama? magpakatotoo ka. ngayon lang ako umuwi ha? San ako Inday: Ginawa ko po sir. Isinaman ko pa galing? Sobra na ako! Pasok ka sa nga ang FRENTER at ISKANER. kuwarto! Juan: Bakit ang pandak mo? Taurus April 20 to May 20 Juan: Sa wakas, nagising din ako dahil sa Dagul: Kasi bata pa lang ako, ulila na ako. alarm clock ko! Juan: Anong koneksyon nun? Piliting maging masaya. Bagama’t may kalungkutan ang buhay, Pedro: Bakit sira ba yung dati? Dagul: Hello? Wala ngang nagpalaki sa tandaan na may katapusan din ang lahat ng problema. Juan: Hindi! Binato sa akin ng misis ko! akin eh Gising agad ako eh! Juan: Yehey, pwede raw magsama ng Teacher: Juan, nangopya ka na naman Pedro: Promdi ako pero hindi ako tanga! asawa sa company picnic natin! sa katabi mo no? Parehong-pareho ang Bakit ganito ang kwarto ko, maliit na nga, Pedro: Wala ka namang asawa ah. May 21 to June 20 Gemini sagot ninyo! wala pang kama at bintana? Juan:Eh di isasama ko iyong asawa ng Tanggapin ang sitwasyon mo ngayon. Kung patuloy mo itong Juan: Ma’am siguro po dahil parehong Roomboy: Sir, nasa elevator pa lang tayo! kumpare ko! tatakbuhan, mas mahihirapan ka lang. pareho din ang tanong ninyo! Sa mental hospital Ina: Anak, mag-ingat ka sa daan pagpa- Maria: ‘Nay, pwede po ba ako sumama sa Doc: Nasa isip mo ba ang pamilya mo? sok sa eskwela. night swimming ng mga kaklase ko? Pedro: Oo naman! Anak: Opo, nay! Nanay: Ok lang anak, basta huwag ka Doc: (natuwa) Bakit? Nasaan ba ang Ina: Di ka naman yata nakikinig. Sige Cancer June 21 to July 22 magpapagabi ha? pamilya mo? nga, ano ang bilin ko sa iyo? Panahon na upang mag-explore. Maaaring may gusto kang Maria: Opo ‘nay, promise! Pedro: Nasa isip ko nga! Ay ang kulit Anak: pag may nakita akong sasakyan sa naman! daan, tatabihan ko po iyong sasakyan. ibang mangyari sa buhay mo, pero blessing pa din kung ano ang Maria: Lagot, ginabi ako! Ano sasabihin mayroon ka ngayon.

Leo July 23 to August 22 Mainam pa din na kasundo mo ang lahat sa pamilya mo. Kung Crossword Puzzle may nakaalitan ka, mabuting makipag-ayos ka na. PAHALANG 35 Viva ___ Papa 2 Pagsusuri 36 Kalaban ng 8 Doon Virgo August 23 to September 22 10 Kabyaw Pansinin ang paligid mo. Maaaring may magandang sorpresa na PABABA hindi mo nakikita kasi hindi mo ito pinapansin. 11 Utal 1 Dabog 12 Kinawawa 2 Kuwentong 14 Brand ng damit pinagmulan 15 Kasapi 3 Number: daglat Libra September 23 to October 22 17 Paningin 4 La Union Siguruhin na ang paghahanap mo sa sarili ay tunay na makabubuti 18 Ingay ng panguya 5 Tinggal sa iyo. Baka naman kasi kinalilimutan mo na may responsibilidad ka din sa pamilya mo. ng baboy 6 Liyag 19 Alyas 7 Paglalayo sa 20 Bayarin panganib Answer to last puzzle Scorpio October 23 to November 21 22 Lugar inuman 9 Supling Minsan mabuting manahimik din. Magpahinga, damhin ang 24 Umit 10 Itapon kapaligiran, at iwasan ang stress. 27 Drama 13 Asam 28 Libre 16 Abat 30 ____-atihan 17 Ano ang presyo 26 Hirati Sagittarius November 22 to December 21 31 Sinuyo 21 Paliparan sa Japan 27 Bitbit Gusto mo ng kalayaan? Magagawa mo lang ito kung financially 32 Paghuhugas 22 Barya 29 Nag-iisa secure ka. Kung ganun, dapat na mag-ipon ka. ng damit 23 Rason 33 Tipo ng dugo 34 Kotse 25 Marahil 34 ____Montessori HONG KONG NEWS July 15, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT 23 Ruffa at Annabelle, bati na ulit By Cristy Kasilag boyfriend ng aktres---ang French-Arab tinanong daw si Ruffa ng kanyang ina Pero hindi si Baby Aria, anak nila Elvis Sa reception nagsalita ang Cebuana at businessman na si Jordan Mouyal. Ilang kung gusto nitong manghiram ng alahas at Alexa, na kasama sa wedding entou- naging pranka si Annabelle. Nagkwento ANG kasal ni Elvis Gutierrez sa kanyang buwan din na halos walang kibuan sina sa kanya. rage at naglakad gamit ang walker, ang ito na si Elvis, ang kanyang panganay na girlfriend na si Alexa Uichico ang nag- Ruffa at ang kanyang ina. Wala si Jordan sa kasal nila Elvis na gi- pinakasikat nuong araw na yon. anak, ang kanyang paborito dahil munti- bigay daan para magkaayos ang matapang Napabalita na ang pagbabati ng mag-ina nawa sa Santuario de San Antonio Church Ang talagang scene stealer sa mga cast kan na daw siyang mamatay sa pagsilang na nanay ni Elvis na si Annabelle Rama ang isa sa mga hiling ni Elvis sa kanyang sa Forbes Park, Makati City nuong ika-26 ng Asian Reality television series na “It sa kanya. Alam na daw ito ng iba niyang sa isa nitong anak: na si Ruffa Gutierrez. kasal. ng Hunyo. Ang reception ay ginanap sa Takes GUTZ To Be A Gutierrez”, nung mga anak na lalaki. Nagalit si Annaballe kay Ruffa da- Hindi sila nag-uusap dalawa pero, isang The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion sa McKin- kasal ay ang nanay ng groom na si Anna- Ipinanganak ni Annaballe si Elvis sa Es- hil hindi niya nagustuhan ang bagong araw bago ang kasal nila Elvis at Alexa, ley Hills, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. belle. tados Unidos. Cherie Gil: ‘Linya ko yan!’ By Cristy Kasilag

“You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copy cat.” Ito ang isa sa pinakasikat na linya sa pinilakang tabing na nagmula sa peliku- lang “Bituing Walang Ningning” nuong 1980s. Muli na naman naging usap-usapan ang linya matapos magreklamo ni Cherie Gil, ang orihinal na nagbanggit nito sa peliku- la, dahil sa paggamit nito sa musical ver- sion ng pelikula. Hindi pabor ang 52-anyos na si Che- rie---Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann sa tunay na buhay---na gamitin ang sikat na linya sa musical version ng pelikula na pi- nalalabas sa Resorts World Manila’s New- port Performing Arts Theater. Ayon kay Cherie, hindi pwedeng gami- tin ang linya dahil siya raw ang naka-isip nito at hindi sila nagpaalam sa kanya. Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang abugado na si Atty. Lorna Kapunan, pinagsabihan ng aktres, na kilala sa kanyang pagganap ng kontrabida sa mga pelikula, na dapat itigil ng musical ang paggamit sa linya. Para sa kampo ni Cherie, mayroong in- tellectual property violation ang pag-gamit ng musical sa kanyang pamosong kataga. Pero kinontra ito ng Viva Entertainment na may-ari ng pelikula. Ayon sa Viva, ang director ng pelikula na si Emmanuel Bor- laza ang nakaisip na isama ang linya sa script ng pelikula. Kaya raw wala umanong karapatan si Cherie na ipagbawal na bangitin ang linya na iyon. Sa pelikula, sinabi ni Cherie ang linya kay Sharon Cuneta sa isang sikat na ekse- na kung saan sinabuyan din niya ng isang basong tubig ang Mega Star. Sinabi ng stage actress na si Cris Vil- longco, na gumaganap na Lavina sa mu- sical, na hanggat walang court order na pinagbabawalan silang sabihin ang linya sa musical ay patuloy niya itong babang- gitin sa kanilang mga palabas.

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