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SUCCESS. This Cebuano graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong at the top of The No.1 Filipino Newspaper Vol.VI No.328 August 1, 2015 his class. PH agency US hits abuse fined $112k for illegal placement of FDHs in HK fee By Philip C. Tubeza

PHILIPPINE Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) chief Hans Cacdac Jr. cancelled the license of a recruitment agency in Manila and or- dered it to pay P650,000 for collecting an illegal placement fee from a Filipina domestic worker in Hong Kong. In an order on June 25, Cacdac also banned the officers and directors of Kan-ya International Services Corp. from recruiting overseas Filipino work- ers (OFWs) for collecting a placement fee of P85,000 from complainant Sarah V. Nievera. The POEA pursued the case even after Nievera issued an affidavit of de- sistance. “As a consequence of the penalty of cancellation of license, the officers and directors of the respondent agency at the time of the commission of the of- fense are hereby disqualified from par- ticipating in the business of recruitment and placement of (OFWs),” Cacdac said. He also ordered Kan-ya and its in- surance firm to refund the amount of P85,000 that was collected from Nie- vera. In her complaint, Nievera said she ap- THE FINALE. President Aquino delivers his last State of the Nation Address on July 27, asking voters to elect leaders who will uphold “Daang plied with Kan-ya for overseas employ- Matuwid.” Aquino was expected to anoint Interior Secretary Mar Roxas on July 31 as the administration’s standard-bearer. (Malacanang photos) ment in June 2012. That same month, she signed an employment contract for By Philip C. Tubeza In its 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report, comply with the minimum standards for the ployed,” said the report, which was released the position of household service work- the US State Department said Hong Kong elimination of trafficking” but are “making last month. er “but the spaces for employer and date THE United States has criticized the abus- was a destination, transit, and source territo- significant efforts to do so.” “Recruiters in the Philippines and Indo- were left blank.” es suffered by foreign domestic helpers in ry for men, women, and children subjected “More than 320,000 foreign domestic nesia generally charge excessive job place- “Complainant categorically stated Hong Kong and urged the territory’s gov- to sex trafficking and forced labor. workers from Indonesia, the Philippines, ment fees, which may lead to situations of that she paid a placement fee to the ernment to enact a comprehensive anti-traf- The report again put Hong Kong on Tier Burma, and Bangladesh work in Hong debt bondage in Hong Kong,” it added. respondent agency in the amount of ficking law to prevent these from happen- II---the same as the Philippines—or the cat- Kong; some become victims of forced labor Turn to page 16 ing. egory for those countries that do not “fully in the private homes in which they are em- Turn to page 16

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By Philip C. Tubeza R. Nacis, and Josephine V. Pumaris after “If you commit a crime in the next 12 favorite hang-out of Filipino domestic means” since they work in Hong Kong as they agreed to be bound over for $1,000 months, you will be penalized for that of- helpers in Central. foreign domestic workers. A court has ordered four Filipino domes- for 12 months. fense plus pay $1,000. If not, you don’t Squad members went there at around 4 “Upon hearing your submission, each tic helpers who were caught gambling in “This means you should not commit have to pay $1,000,” he added. p.m. and noticed the four women playing defendant should pay $500,” Judge Chu Central to pay $500 each. or attempt to commit any illegal act in- The four Filipino women were arrested cards. After six rounds, the investigators said. The government decided to withdraw volving illegal gambling in the next 12 on May 31 after an anti-vice police squad saw that the four women exchanged cash. The Philippine Consulate General the illegal gambling charges against Clari- months,” said Eastern Magistrate Chu conducted an operation on the ground Squad members later confiscated from (PCG) earlier warned Filipino workers ta R. Mapanao, Merlina S. Valdez, Beatriz Cheung-kung on July 16. floor of the HSBC building in Central, a the four women a total of $107 in gam- against illegal gambling, especially if they bling proceeds. do it openly in Central during their day off While the prosecution agreed to with- on Sundays. draw the charges against the domestic The PCG said the police had received workers, Judge Chu said they still had to complaints about Filipino workers illegal- pay for the “cost” of their litigation. ly gambling by playing cards and making Their lawyer asked for leniency, noting bets openly while they hang out with their that the four women were of “very limited friends in parks and walkways. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 3 4 August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 5 6 NEWS August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Govt spurns bid to cut passport, PhilHealth fees By Cheryl Arcibal imbursement for overseas hospitalization, incurred by the posts,” said the reply from and lifetime membership for those who DFA, which was read by Catalla. THE Philippine government has rejected have paid 120 months of premium at the UINIFIL and Bagong Alyansang Maka- the pleas of Filipino groups in Hong Kong time of retirement age of 60. bayan (Bayan) Hong Kong & Macau rep- to lower the “excessive fees” it collects The benefits enjoyed by OFW members resentatives noted that Indonesian pass- from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). will also apply to their dependents, Padilla ports cost only HK$280 (48 pages), and In a community meeting on July 27, said. HK$124 (24 pages). Consul General Bernardita Catalla told On the other hand, Catalla said the “It’s possible (to reduce passport fee) as representatives of OFW groups that the Manila International Airport Authority long as hindi iaasa sa income ng posts ang Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and (MIAA) has yet to send its formal re- subsistence ng posts. Talagang dapat nasa Department of Foreign Affairs have in- sponse to the request made by the United Pilipinas at i-provide ang budget para hin- formed the consulate that a rollback in the Filipinos in Hong Kong (UNIFIL-HK) di kuhanin sa mga mangagaggawa,” said fees was not feasible. that it stops including P550 terminal fee in Eman Villanueva, Bayan leader. According to a June 18 letter signed by the airplane fare of OFWs. The DFA added that passport fees take then PhilHealth chief Alexander Padilla, MIAA also previously declined the invi- into account the “operational expense a rollback in the premium paid by OFWs tation of the PCG to send a representative of posts in foreign currencies, including from P2,400 to the previous P900 is not to a June 29 meeting with various OFW transport/courier charges from Manila to possible “as the prices of commodities in- groups in Hong Kong. the issuing posts.” cluding health care services have tremen- As for the bid of UNIFIL to roll back the Catalla added that the costs of produc- dously increased.” HK$480 (about P2,784) paid by OFWs in ing Philippine passports increased owing Padilla also said the present premium the territory to renew their passports here to the upgrade in their security features, paid by OFWs was “already the lowest to the P950 or P1,200 paid by those who including “microchips.” rate being paid by members, including renew their passports in the Philippines, However, Villanueva said it was wrong those in the informal economy as well as the DFA said this was “not...realistic”. for the government to assume that as those sponsored indigent members.” “This call (reduce passport fee) will overseas Filipinos receive relatively high- He noted that PhilHealth members are necessitate more government subsidy to er salaries, they should be able to afford entitled to various packages, including re- cover the direct and administrative costs paying higher fees. House to probe DFA’s P8B passport deal By Maia Lopez

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is not yet off the hook for its “ques- tionable” P8 billion e-passport contract, an administration ally in Congress said. Akbayan Rep. Ibarra Gutierrez said he will file a resolution for Congress - toin vestigate the contract DFA inked with the APO Production Unit to print the coun- try’s e-passports. “We expect the DFA to explain and clarify its intentions and fully explain the reasons behind its decision to transfer the printing of the country’s passports from Aquino visits the APO Production plant in Laguna. (Malacanang photo) the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to the APO Production,” Gutierrez said in an ensure that they cannot be forged – help- Gutierrez, however, said the securi- interview. ing us crack down on smuggling and tax ty plant of the BSP is the only govern- Gutierrez made the statement even after evasion.” ment-owned printing facility that has the President Benigno Aquino III hailed APO “The APO’s capacity to undertake high capability and security features required in for securing printing job orders from gov- security printing projects for government producing vital travel documents. ernment departments and agencies. agencies is precisely why it has also forged “Why did the DFA suddenly agree to “With less than a year remaining in my a new partnership with our Department of transfer the production of the country’s term, I find myself looking back to the first Foreign Affairs to improve the current passports to the APO Production Unit, a days we spent in office. Then, the stories production of e-passports. A number of private firm that has no established track of government and its attached agencies problems were encountered with the pre- record for printing security documents?” were about corruption, inefficiency or the vious system: obsolete software and hard- he said. vicious cycle wrought by both,” Aquino ware and the inability to meet increasing A private company, APO has taken on said during the unveiling of the inaugural demand, amongst others. Not to mention the status of a “quasi-government body” marker of APO in Malvar, Batangas where the fact that the two integral stages of the after it was placed under the Presidential he also got the first e-passport produced by production process – booklet printing and Communications Operations Office. the private printer, assembly, and personalization of passports Its employees continue to be members “Here, excise stamps for the Bureau – were done by two different entities,” the of the Social Security System and its of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Inter- President added. adoption under the PCOO was essentially nal Revenue Stamp Information System APO said the new e-passport system in- for the purpose of supporting the printing are already being produced. I understand troduces the following: booklets made of of the government’s information and prop- that these stamps have a significant con- more durable and higher-quality materials aganda materials. tribution to the collection of sin taxes, to withstand wear-and-tear; lesser proce- Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles allowing the BIR to efficiently monitor dural steps from application to personali- Jose, for his part, defended the contract. the manufacturing, sales and taxation of zation and shorter waiting period for pass- “I don’t think we would have entered tobacco products. Even better: the securi- port issuance; and new design and security into it if it were not aboveboard,” Jose ty features included in these excise stamps features that prevent fraud. said. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 7 8 NEWS August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS P-Noy claims OFW numbers down by 400k

By Maia Lopez The President also said in his two-hour nalilikhang trabaho. Suriin natin ang pag- Overseas Filipinos ng Department of For- beside you up to my last breath,” Aquino speech that the number of overseas Filipi- babago sa aspektong ito,” Aquino said in eign Affairs,” he said. said. IN his last State of the Nation Address no workers (OFWs) was down by 440,000 his speech. “Sa huling datos naman ng Disyembre “We are just beginning to reap the fruits (Sona), President Benigno Aquino III ex- because they have gone back to the Philip- “Taon-taon, mahigit 800,000 ang mga ng 2014, nasa 9.07 million na lang ito. of our freedom from corruption. With horted Filipinos to make the right choice pines and found work. bagong pasok sa ating labor force. Idag- Hindi kalabisang isiping marami sa tina- God’s guidance and our continued pursuit in the coming elections, saying the 2016 “Alam po natin Ang pangunahing dag na rin po natin diyan ang naiulat na tayang 440,000 nabawas sa kanila ay bu- of the Daang Matuwid, we would attain polls would be a referendum on his sukatan kung tunay na tumatalab sa kara- pagkaunti ng Overseas Filipinos. Noong malik sa Pilipinas, at nakahanap ng traba- greater growth and accomplish loftier “Daang Matuwid” platform. niwang Pilipino ang pag-unlad ay ang 2011, nasa 9.51 million ang naitalang ho,” he added. goals. My bosses, the direction that we Aquino urged the public to vote for can- want to take is now in your hands,” he didates who followed the “Daang Matu- added. wid” so that the reforms he implemented The President profusely praised Interior would not go to waste. Secretary Manuel Roxas II – the presump- “The next polls would be a referendum tive standard bearer of the Liberal Party. on Daang Matuwid. The people will de- “To Secretary Mar, whether you are cide if the reforms we instituted would with the government or not, attackers of become permanent or just see it as just a Daang Matuwid have not stopped their stroke of luck and a temporary recovery attacks against you. Since you have the from a long history of failures,” the Pres- capability, they continue to put you down. ident said. Because they cannot raise themselves up, He said the seeds of reform sown by his they want to put you down,” he said. administration should continue even after “You can’t put a good man down. Just he steps down next year. like the trust of my mother and father, “I enjoin all Filipinos to join me in mak- have faith that the people know who ing our anti-corruption efforts a way of would put the interest of the nation before life. If you say yes, I will always be there themselves,” Aquino told Roxas.

Aquino arrives in Congress for his last Sona. (Malacanang photo) HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 9 10 NEWS August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Driver’s case reset By Philip C. Tubeza “The medical and autopsy reports are PCG to show not ready so we are asking for another ad- A Fanling judge adjourned for 10 weeks journment,” the prosecutor said. the case of a Filipino driver who was ar- Under the Road Traffic Ordinance, any- rested for the death a worker in Tai Po. one convicted of causing the death of an- controversial video Fanling Principal Magistrate Woo Huey- other person by driving a motor vehicle on By Cheryl Arcibal the Chinese Foreign know about the issue and support the gov- fang set the next hearing for the dangerous the road can be imprisoned from two years Ministry accusing the ernment kasi bayan natin iyan,” Catalla driving causing death case against driver up to 10 years. THE Philippine Consulate General is Philippines of trying to said. Ariel B. on September 23 upon the request According to a source familiar with the showing to the public a documentary on appear as “the victim”. Manila’s chief counsel in the case is of the prosecution. investigation, the Filipino was driving in the South China Sea which has angered Meanwhile, Consul American Paul Reichler, who represented “The next hearing will be on the 23rd Tai Po when he came across an excavation Beijing. General Bernardita Nicaragua in its landmark case against the of September in this court at 9:30 a.m. site. The documentary “Kalayaan: Karapatan Catalla urged Filipi- US for funding rebels that sought to topple Defendant’s bail shall be extended,” Woo Because there was vehicle blocking sa Karagatan” will be shown Monday to CATALLA nos in Hong Kong to the Sandinista Junta of National Recon- said on July 15. his way, the driver shifted to the opposite Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sun- be more aware of the struction government. The prosecution asked for a 10-week lane. He allegedly did not see the victim, a day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PCG Gallery. dispute and to support the case before the Nicaragua filed the case before the adjournment because it was still waiting Chinese construction worker, crossing the It will be shown at the PCG gallery so Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). International Court of Justice and won for the autopsy report. street and hit him. overseas Filipino workers can learn from Catalla told the Filipino community in a $370.2 million compensation from the the documentary, while waiting for their meeting on July 27 that the PCA is expect- US in 1984. turn to transact at the consulate. ed to decide whether it has jurisdiction Although refusing to join in the PCA pro- A Reuters report on June 29 said the over the case by mid of October 2015. ceedings, Catalla said Beijing is paying a lot documentary earned Beijing’s ire with “It is important for more Filipinos to to get favorable opinions of foreign experts about the issue. “Hindi siya (China) sumasali ng harapan [doon sa kaso], pero nagbabayad siya ng ibang magsasalita para sa kanya. Mayroon siyang opinion makers na bayaran lalo na from the academe,” she said. FDH forgets to pay for her groceries By Cheryl Arcibal

A 42-year old Filipina forgot to pay her groceries after finding out that one of her unmarried daughters in the Philippines was pregnant. Kwun Tong Deputy Magistrate Steph- anie Tsui May-har imposed a $1,200 fine on Mayble Nitura for “stealing” some items such as a bottle of white wine, and cheese from a supermarket at Marina Cove in Sai Kung on April 13, 2015. Nitura’s private lawyer told the court that the 42-year-old Filipina continues to support her three daughters aged 25, 23, and 22, and on the day when she purport- edly committed the offense, the Filipina received the “distressing news.” “That’s distressing news?” Tsui asked the lawyer. The defense said it was distressing be- cause Nitura is the sole breadwinner of her family. The counsel informed the court that Ni- tura came to Hong Kong in 1998 as do- mestic helper, and had stayed 14 years in her first employer. The Filipina has been with her current employer for four years, the lawyer added. Nitura’s employer attended the hearing and submitted a letter to the magistrate in support of the domestic helper. After reading the letter, and hearing the private lawyer’s statements, Tsui said the only mitigating circumstances in Nitura’s case were pleading guilty to the case and the letter of the Filipina’s employer. “Your daughters are grown women. You can not keep on supporting them forever,” Tsui added. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 11 12 NEWS August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Overstaying Pinay steals bacon, toothpicks

By Philip C. Tubeza come Supermarket in Two Chinachem hearing on July 17. passport,” Julie’s lawyer said. The Filipina allegedly put the stolen Exchange Square at 338 King’s Road in Julie’s employer terminated her from The lawyer said Julie asked for money goods in her recycling bag and tried to BECAUSE she had no more money to North Point in June. her work on September 12, 2014 but she from her family in the Philippines but, leave Wellcome without paying for them. buy food, an overstaying former domes- She also admitted to overstaying after could not go back to the Philippines be- before they could send it, her 14-day stay Julie was brought to the North Point po- tic helper stole bacon, tea, and toothpicks she was terminated by her employer in cause she had lost her passport. limit in Hong Kong had expired. lice station and investigators discovered from a supermarket in North Point. September 2014. “She sought help from the Philippine “She was scared and decided to stay,” that Julie had $73 with her. They also dis- Julie E.J., 38, pleaded guilty to one “Guilty,” Julie told Eastern Courts Dep- Consulate General but she was told that the lawyer said, adding that Julie stayed in covered that her Hong Kong identification charge of theft for stealing from the Well- uty Magistrate Winston Leung during a she needed money to apply for her new the home of his boyfriend but she did not card was invalid. have any job. “You stayed in Hong Kong and you “She had no money so she committed stole by force of circumstances but, by the first offense. She was acting out of stu- staying in Hong Kong, you have to take pidity,” the lawyer added. some blame for yourself,” Judge Leung Court records showed that Julie was told Julie. caught at around 7 p.m. on June 17 trying “So, I will treat you leniently. For to leave Wellcome Supermarket with her charge one (theft), I will sentence you to stolen goods, which included bacon, yo- two weeks. For charge 2 (breach of condi- gurt, corned beef, coffee, and toothpicks. tion of stay), four weeks,” he added.

A Wellcome grocery in North Point. EOC: HK law protects people with HIV By Peter Castillo which causes detriment to the person,” the EOC said. THE Disability Discrimination Ordinance “The meaning of disability also includes protects people with HIV in Hong Kong, past, future and imputed disability. This the Equal Opportunities Commission means if you had tuberculosis in the past (EOC) said. and recovered, then it may still be unlaw- In a statement, the EOC said it is un- ful for your employer or your agency to lawful for an employer, service provider, refuse your employment because you had or an employment agency to discriminate tuberculosis,” it said. against a person due to his or her HIV pos- “Similarly, it may be unlawful for an itive status. employer to terminate a worker’s con- “In the last edition of HK News, it was tract because she/he is HIV positive or has reported that the number of Filipino Over- AIDS,” it added. seas Foreign Workers with HIV is increas- However, the EOC said that the protec- ing. (Hong Kong News, 1 July 2015),” the tion that the DDO provides people with EOC said. HIV is not absolute. “A migrant worker who is HIV posi- “For example, if continuing an em- tive might have different fears, fear about ployment of a foreign domestic worker theirs and their family future, fear of sitg- with HIV will cause an employer such matisation and fear of losing their employ- great difficulties (unjustifiable hardship) ment contract due to termination,” It said. in providing accommodation or when the “In Hong Kong, person who is HIV pos- employee is no longer able to carry out itive is protected under the Disability Dis- the essential or core duties (inherent re- crimination Ordinance (DDO). Therefore, quirements) of the job, then dismissal or it is unlawful for employer, employment refusal to employ would not be unlawful,” agency, service provider to discriminate the EOC said. a person due to his/her HIV- positive sta- “However, it would be the responsi- tus,” it added. bility of the employer to prove that such The EOC said the ordinance definition exceptions apply to them if there is a com- of disability includes the presence of vi- plaint,” it added. rus or bacteria, “which can make a person For more information on the EOC, ill or capable to make a person ill in the the anti-discrimination laws, and how to future.” lodge a complaint to the EOC in Tagalog, “Examples include flu or HIV. The DDO please visit: http://www.eoc.org.hk/eoc/ prohibits discrimination against a person GraphicsFolder/tagalog.html. on the ground of the person’s disability. “You can also contact our hotline at Discrimination means a differential treat- 2511 8211 or email us at [email protected] ment on the ground of a person’s disability for assistance,” the EOC said. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 13 14 NEWS August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS ‘30 percent ng income ko, nakatabi agad’

By Cheryl Arcibal “I grew up with a very poor family. tic helpers, pero naka-focus kami sa Tatay ko ay karpintero, manggagawa iyan pag-aaral, pag-iinvest, aral, invest, hindi ONE, in her late 30s, was crying while ng bahay at saka nitso sa sementeryo. Ang kami gumagastos. Ang principle naming sharing about the financial losses from nanay ko naman magsasaka at saka laban- mag-asawa ay paano kikita ang kinita various investments that she made. dera,” Calingasan said in an interview af- namin,” he said. “Ang worst ang networking,” the wom- ter the seminar. The problem for many OFWs is that an tearfully recalled during the “Asensa- Early on, he and his wife decided that no one teaches them how to invest their dong Pinoy” financial literacy seminar at instead of spending whatever they earn money. the Philippine Consulate General on July overseas, they would save and invest. Owing to this, Calingasan said that in 12. And this mindset is what Calinga- 2012, he launched a campaign in Singa- Another woman, in her late 50s, said she san and his business partners have been pore - Asensadong Pinoy---and then in has no savings because all the money that teaching the over half a million OFWs Dubai and Abu Dhabi. she earned in Hong Kong as a domestic since 2012 when they began “Asensadong Since then, over 500,000 OFWs were helper were sent to send her children to Pinoy”, which holds free financial aware- able to attend the financial literacy -sem school. ness seminars. inars that he and his partners held, said “Ngayon, walang natira para sa sarili Before reaping the fruits of their hard CALINGASAN Calingasan, who hails from Batangas. ko,” she said. work and prudent financial decisions, he “Ang tinuturo ko sa kanila ay huwag Theirs were just two stories that un- said he and his wife were able to save So in 1995, Calingasan and his wife “in- Calingasan added, enabled them to change sayangin ang oportunidad na kikita sa derscored the need for financial literacy enough money and invest in a number of vested a lot of money and time in books.” their mindset. abroad. Kailangang pahalagahan at ilagay among millions of overseas Filipino work- real estate properties. “Biblical principles muna ang inuna “Ang 30 percent ng income ko, nakat- ang pera sa pakikinabangan ng habam- ers (OFW) in Hong Kong and various “Noong ako’y bata pa, may burning naming mag-asawa. We studied how to abi agad iyan, hindi namin ginagastos, buhay kasi this opportunity is very, very parts of the world. desire in my heart to be rich because I carry ourselves well, personal develop- ginamit naming mag-asawa iyan para sa temporary. Pastor Dan Calingasan knows firsthand love my parents and I want to help them ment. And then sales and business, and investment po namin,” he said. “This season is not yet the time for cel- how hard life is as an OFW. to get out of poverty...When God gave leadership. And then, we studied how to The strategy paid off as in 2005, Calin- ebration, hindi pa ito ang panahon na na- He started working as a helper first in a me a chance na makapag-abroad, ang isip build a team, and then economics, mone- gasan and his wife were able to put up a ka-signature brands ka, hindi pa ito iyong cruise ship in 1993 in Italy. A year after, ko agad ay kung paano yung kinita ko ay tary systems, and business investments,” company in Italy - a cleaning services cor- mga handaan. Hindi pa ito iyong mga na- his wife flew to Germany to work as do- kikita ulit, hindi kung paano gagastusin,” he said. poration. ka-kotse. This season is just preparation mestic helper. he said. Accumulating knowledge and wisdom, “For 12 years, we worked as domes- for the next season,” Calingasan said. Number of jailed Pinoys down By Cheryl Arcibal

THE number of Filipinos jailed in Hong Kong has decreased, the latest prison vis- it made by the officials of the Philippine Consulate General indicated. Vice Consul Fatima Guzman Quintin told Hong Kong News that based on their last prison visits in June, they found that there were 66 Filipinos in prison, low- er than the 86 recorded as of the end of 2014.. “In the first quarter [of 2015], there were 68 Filipinos in jail here,” she said. “We are thankful siyempre [na bumababa ang number of Filipinos in jail].” Hong Kong News reported in 2013 that there were 129 Filipinos in various prison facilities in the territory. The cases against Filipinos in jail then included overstaying, and drug-trafficking, among others.

Pinoy cook draws 2 years for burglary A Filipino cook was sentenced to two years in prison for breaking into a flat in Causeway Bay and taking away its occupants’ belongings that were worth $8,600. District Court Judge Ernest Lin on July 28 convicted Roel C. Galanza after the Filipino pleaded guilty to the charge of burglary. Galan- za admitted to breaking into a flat along Per- cival Street on October 15, 2014. The police were able to track down and ar- rest Galanza in May after they found his fin- gerprints in the crime scene. This is Galanza’s fourth conviction in Hong Kong. He had been convicted for theft, possession of dangerous drugs, and possession of an offensive weapon in public. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 15 16 NEWS August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS US... From page 1 descriptions which do not fully reflect the It also said Hong Kong should grant “for- unfailing commitment and continuous ef- eign victims permission to work and study The report said some domestic worker forts of the HKSAR Government in the while participating in judicial proceedings employment agencies in Hong Kong charge fight against human trafficking,” a govern- against their traffickers.” fees in excess of the maximum allowed un- ment spokesman said. “Officials reported having a policy in der Hong Kong law. “In particular, we disagree that Hong place to encourage victims to participate “The accumulated debts sometimes Kong is a destination, transit and source in the investigation and prosecution of amount to up to 80 percent of workers’ sal- territory for men, women, and children sub- traffickers. However, they did not allow aries for the first seven to eight months of jected to sex trafficking and forced labour,” victims to work while participating in trials employment,” the report said. he added. that were sometimes lengthy, thus deterring “Some workers are unwilling to report The government said there was “no sign victims from cooperating with authorities” abusive employers for fear of losing their or evidence showing that Hong Kong is be- the report said. jobs and being unable to repay their debts; coming a source, a destination or a place of “As a result, many victims opted to re- some employers or employment agencies transit for human trafficking activities.” patriate immediately or were deported. In illegally withhold passports, employment It also insisted that it was committed to THE US scores the excessive fees paid by foreign domestic helpers. 2014, immigration officials issued 2,179 contracts, or other possessions until the debt protecting the rights of foreign domestic visa extensions to former foreign domes- is paid,” it added workers. “Human trafficking is not tolerated in ed significantly fewer convictions than in tic workers during ongoing legal proceed- The US State Department also noted that ”We must stress that the HKSAR Gov- Hong Kong. We will continue to be vigilant 2013. The government did not consistently ings in Hong Kong, but it was unclear how domestic workers have also reported work- ernment is committed to protecting the and collaborate closely with overseas law screen women arrested for prostitution or many involved cases of labor exploitation,” ing 17-hour days, receiving less than mini- rights of foreign domestic helpers in Hong enforcement agencies in the fight against immigration violations to determine if they it said. mum wage, experiencing physical or verbal Kong. No acts of violence are tolerated in human trafficking,” the spokesman added. were trafficking victims,” the report said. “Labor officials conducted inspections abuse and confinement in the employer’s Hong Kong and all persons here are under In its report, the US State Department of approximately 1,300 employment agen- home, and not receiving a legally required the protection of our laws, law enforcement said that while Hong Kong instituted a Besides enacting a comprehensive an- cies but revoked the licenses of only three, weekly day off. agencies and the judicial system,” the gov- new waiver of visa renewal fees for foreign ti-trafficking law, Hong Kong should also despite NGO and media reports of em- In response, the Hong Kong government ernment said in a statement. domestic workers who are victims and po- “proactively identify sex and labor traffick- ployment agencies violating regulations rejected some of the report’s findings, add- It pointed to the conviction of the former tential witnesses in criminal cases, its laws ing victims among vulnerable populations, by charging exorbitant recruitment fees, ing that it was committed to fighting human employer of Erwiana, the abused Indone- “do not specifically prohibit all forms of such as…domestic workers;” and vigorous- requiring domestic workers to make depos- trafficking. sian domestic worker, as proof of the effec- trafficking.” ly prosecute suspected labor traffickers, “es- its as a guarantee to work, and confiscating “Although it has acknowledged our key tiveness of Hong Kong’s “law enforcement “In 2014, the government did not prose- pecially those who exploit foreign domestic employees’ identification documents,” it anti-TIP achievements, there exist certain regime in protecting the rights of helpers.” cute any suspects for trafficking and report- workers,” the report said. added. 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P85,000 which was received by the cashier. No receipt was issued for the said payment as allegedly, it is not the policy of respondent agency to issue re- ceipt,” Cacdac said. “Since she was only able to pro- duce…P20,000, respondent agency referred her to EPCL Global Lending Corporation from which she was able to procure a loan amounting to P60,000,” he added. Cacdac said Nievera gave the P60,000 to Kan-ya but, when she ar- rived in Hong Kong in December 2012, she learned that the placement fee col- lected from her was illegal. A certain Maggie from Kan-ya then informed her that the placement fee al- legedly covered her “airfare, insurance, and the salaries” of Kan-ya employees. Nievera filed her complaint when her agency in Hong Kong refused to have her loan with EPCL waived. The Phil- ippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Hong Kong forwarded the complaint to POEA in Manila. Kan-ya denied col- lecting the fee or any wrongdoing. “Instead of submitting evidence to controvert the allegations of the com- plainant, respondent agency, through its corporate secretary, informed (POEA) that they already assisted the complainant in the settlement and the waiver of her loan balance amounting to P64,000,” Cacdac said. After the loan was waived, Nieve- ra filed an affidavit of withdrawal of complaint with retraction, waiver, and desistance in favor of Kan-ya on Sept. 1, 2014. However, the POEA proceeded with the case. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 17 18 NEWS August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS US hits Manila’s ‘offloading’ policy

By Philip C. Tubeza administrative punishment against offend- “The government did not report how ers,” it added. many individuals involved in illegal re- THE US State Department has urged the The US State Department noted that cruitment were prosecuted, but they did Philippine government to crack down on reports of :some corrupt officials accept report eight illegal recruitment convic- government officials involved in human payments or sexual services from estab- tions during the reporting year,” the report trafficking as it criticized Manila’s- “off lishments notorious for trafficking, accept said. loading” policy as a possible violation of bribes to facilitate illegal departures for “Despite significant local and foreign the right to travel of Filipinos. overseas workers, downgrade trafficking demand in the country’s vast commercial In its 2015 Trafficking in Persons- Re charges, or overlook unscrupulous labor sex trade, the government’s efforts to re- port, the US State Department said that recruiters.” duce the demand for commercial sex acts the Bureau of Immigration was screening “At times, police conduct indiscriminate were negligible, and authorities reported potential human trafficking victims but or fake raids on commercial sex establish- no efforts to reduce the demand for forced this might already be an infringement on ments to extort money from managers, labor,” it said. the constitutionally-guaranteed right of clients, and victims,” it said. “In an effort to prevent child sex tour- Filipinos to travel. The report said Manila should increase Pervasive corruption hinders the fight against human trafficking in PH. ism, the government filed 17 charges “The (Philippines’) Bureau of Immi- efforts to hold government officials “ad- against 13 foreign child sex offenders dur- gration continued to screen for potential ministratively and criminally accounta- “The government lacked a formal pol- “Authorities convicted only one labor ing the reporting year,” it added. (human trafficking) victims at airports and ble for trafficking and trafficking-related icy to safeguard victims electing to testi- trafficker. The government did not make seaports,” the report said. offenses through criminal prosecutions, fy against traffickers. Although officials significant efforts to reduce the demand A source country “However, this indiscriminate screening convictions, and stringent sentences.” offered victim-witness protection against for commercial sex acts,” it added. The report said the Philippines is a mechanism may be indicative of the gov- It noted that some personnel working at reprisals through a protection, security, The report noted that the Philippines “source country and, to a much lesser ex- ernment unduly restricting Filipinos’ right Philippine embassies abroad “reportedly and benefit program, the program failed to prohibits sex and labor trafficking through tent, a destination and transit country for to travel outside the country,” it added. sexually harass victims of domestic ser- fully cover victims’ needs, and the lengthy its 2003 and 2012 anti-trafficking laws men, women, and children subjected to The Bureau of Immigration had re- vitude, withhold back wages procured for approval process discouraged victims define purchasing commercial sex from a sex trafficking and forced labor.” ceived flak for “offloading” Filipinos them, subject them to domestic servitude from applying for assistance,” the report child as a trafficking offense. “Many victims exploited overseas and traveling abroad when they are not able to for a second time, or coerce sexual acts in said. The report said authorities convicted domestically experience physical and sex- answer satisfactorily the questions of im- exchange for government protection ser- “Victims lacked financial incentives to 53 sex traffickers, an increase from 31 ual abuse, threats, inhumane living condi- migration officers at the airport or present vices.” cooperate in criminal proceedings as out- the previous reporting year, and acquit- tions, nonpayment of salaries, and with- pertinent documents. The report also noted that a 2013 case of-court settlements often resulted in mon- ted three individuals. Sentences for those holding of travel and identity documents,” The government has insisted that it was of an embassy official in Kuwait who vi- etary compensation, while financial pen- convicted ranged from 10 years’ to life the report added. only after the safety of Filipino who might olated the Philippines’ antitrafficking law alties imposed upon offenders by courts imprisonment, with most offenders sen- fall victims to human trafficking. “remained pending prosecution, with no often went unpaid,” it said. tenced to life imprisonment. Excessive fees But in its report, the US State Depart- criminal charges filed in 2014.” However, the US State Department also It said traffickers, typically in partner- ment said the Philippine government “Administrative investigations of per- noted that the Philippine government was Endemic inefficiencies ship with small local networks, engage in should focus on ridding its ranks of public sonnel working in Philippine embassies making “significant efforts” to stop - traf “In 2014, the Supreme Court instituted recruitment practices that leave migrant officials, including diplomats, who are in in the Middle East accused of mistreating ficking. the continuous trial system pilot project, workers vulnerable to trafficking, “such as league with human traffickers. and re-victimizing Filipina victims of do- “The government convicted 54 traf- significantly expediting trafficking - pros charging excessive fees and confiscating “Public officials, including those in dip- mestic servitude remained ongoing,” the fickers and took steps to expedite- prose ecutions; seven trafficking cases were identification documents.” lomatic missions abroad, law enforcement US State Department said. cutions. In an effort to prevent trafficking completed in less than one year. However, “Traffickers also use email and social agencies, and other government entities, “Ottawa police charged a Philippine of migrant workers, authorities conduct- endemic inefficiencies in the judicial sys- media to fraudulently recruit Filipinos are reported to be complicit in trafficking diplomat and her spouse posted in Canada ed training and awareness campaigns for tem left some cases pending prosecution,” for overseas work. Illicit recruiters use or allow traffickers to operate with impu- with domestic servitude, but it was unclear government officials, prospective employ- the report said. student, intern, and exchange program nity,” the US State Department said. what steps the Philippines government ees, and the general public,” the report It also noted that the Philippine Over- visas to circumvent the Philippine govern- took to address this case,” it added. said. seas Employment Agency conducted ment and destination countries’ regulatory Pervasive corruption “Officials proactively identified victims 13 seminars to discuss the expanded an- frameworks for foreign workers,” the re- “Pervasive corruption undermined gov- No policy to safeguard victims exploited within the country. However, ti-trafficking law; officials investigated port said. . ernment efforts to combat trafficking, and The report also said Philippine govern- the government did not make efforts to 129 cases involving 289 victims of illegal It also said that forced labor and sex investigations of potentially complicit of- ment “lacked a formal policy” to safe- provide all trafficking victims access to recruitment and closed 11 non-licensed trafficking of men, women, and children ficials did not lead to criminal convictions guard human trafficking victims who want specialized services; protection for male establishments. Officials referred 124 cas- within the country remains a significant and in some cases even failed to secure to testify against traffickers. victims remained minimal,” it said. es for criminal investigation proceedings. problem. “Women and children— many from impoverished families, typhoon-stricken communities, and conflict-affected areas in Mindanao—undocumented returnees, and internally displaced persons are sub- jected to domestic servitude, forced beg- ging, forced labor in small factories, and sex trafficking in Manila, Cebu, Angeles, and urbanized cities in Mindanao,” the report said. “Trafficking also occurs in tourist des- tinations such as Boracay, Olongapo, Puerto Galera, and Surigao where there is a high demand for commercial sex acts. Child sex trafficking remains a serious problem, typically aided by taxi drivers who have knowledge of clandestine loca- tions,” it said.

Sex acts “Very young Filipino children are co- erced to perform sex acts for live internet broadcast to paying foreigners; this typi- cally occurs in private residences or inter- net cafes and is often facilitated by family members,” it added. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 PEOPLE 19 Cebuano is class valedictorian in CUHK

By Cheryl Arcibal eral Weighted Average since 1927, Ng in enterprise resource planning systems. think of that as a badge of honor nowa- weighed his words. At the moment, Ng said he has no plans days,” Ng said with a smile. WITH his boyish looks and easy smile, it “I would say that it would be a very bad of joining the Philippine diplomatic corps “The ones literally running the world would be easy to profile 21-year-old Earl position to be in for Tiffany. I mean, cer- or the academe, and will concentrate on are geeks, I don’t think that’s an insult an- Ng as your typical young adult. tainly, her achievement is something to be his work at Nomura. ymore,” he said. And he is. If you forget the fact that he noted about but to have that sort of back- At CUHK, Ng completed two major de- Just when Hong Kong News thought had just been named the class valedicto- lash is not an enviable position,” he said. grees – Bachelor of Arts Major in Chinese that would be the last major quote from rian at the Chung Chi College of the Chi- “If she, herself, identifies herself as Studies (with focus on Chinese business Ng, he smiled sheepishly and made a plea nese University of Hong Kong, you will Filipino, and I can not say if she has not, and economy), and Bachelor or Arts Ma- for us to be “kind.” find that he is just like any young male I do not know her personally, and if she jor in Business Administration (with focus “I certainly hope you will be kind in adult in your neighborhood. identifies herself as Filipino and to have on Management Information Systems). whatever you write [about me],” he said He likes board games, loves surfing the that come in to question merely because of When asked if he feels offended when- with a soft laugh. Net, has a Twitter account, always asks her ethnicity, or where her ancestors came ever people call him a “geek,” Ng’s an- Earl Ng, the “first Filipino to graduate at for “lechon” from Cebu when his parents from...I would say that is not a very good swer was an emphatic “no.” the top of his class in a Hong Kong Uni- come over to visit. Ng feeling,” he added. “I think that’s fine. I think some people versity,” is just like the rest of us. Yet, as Hong Kong News sat across him Ng said he never felt that he was treat- at a coffee shop, we realized that beneath ly” wanted him nearby as he was only 17 ed as an outsider in the Philippines, but the exterior, and the friendly demeanor, is then. turned philosophical when asked if he not your typical young guy - he is wise, After arriving in Hong Kong, Ng said identifies more as a Filipino or Chinese. circumspect and prudent. he initially found the process or the paper- “I have taken quite a few courses in First, let us count the ways that make work in the territory “interesting” and the anthropology, political science, or eco- him just like the rest of us. CUHK campus “complicated.” nomics and one of the things that I have Born and raised in Cebu, Ng is the eld- “I am particularly grateful to my univer- learned is that perspective matters a great est of three boys. His parents run a busi- sity because they have all these activities deal. So now to have my background ness involving computers there. that allowed me to sort of like to join in where you’re between Filipino and Chi- Before coming here in 2011, he spent different groups and engage in different nese, in that sense, contributes to that. I two months at the Ateneo de Manila Uni- things,” he said. have the benefit of perspective,” he said. versity because he was unsure that a uni- Ng is presently president of the Kai- Coming to the territory in 2011, a year versity in Hong Kong would accept him. ros Society in Hong Kong, a local chap- after the 2010 hostage crisis when eights “I was in a situation where, when the ter of Kairos Society International. The tourists from Hong Kong were killed in new school year was going to start, I still non-profit organization seeks to foster the Manila in a bungled attempt by the police didn’t know whether I was accepted into culture of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong. to rescue them, Ng said he did not feel the Hong Kong. So I hedged my bets and said And there is more to Ng than your typi- resentment of the locals toward Filipinos. that if I was going to a Philippine univer- cal young adult these days. “The thing is that to be perfectly honest, sity, I might as well go to Ateneo. When asked about serious issues, Ng the fact that I’m ethnically Chinese, I did “If I reject Ateneo, and I would be tak- would turn pensive, and it was obvious not necessarily feel the brunt of it. Usual- ing a risk, and if I get rejected from Hong that he was choosing his words wisely. ly, Hong Kong people would not associate Kong, I would have wasted an entire Asked if he knew about the furor over my physical appearance with being some- year,” he said. Tiffany Grace Uy, the Chinese-Filipi- one from the Philippines,” he said. Asked why he chose to go to Hong no summa cum laude graduate from the On August 3, he will start working at Kong instead of seeking higher education University of the Philippines, who broke the Hong Kong office of the Nomura Re- in the US, Ng said his “very Asian fami- the school’s record for the highest Gen- search Institute, where he will be involved 20 BALITANG PH August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Miriam wants to run Iglesia ni Cristo in crisis By Maia Lopez

THE influential Iglesia Ni Cristo has for President in 2016 found itself in a crisis days before its 101st anniversary after the mother and brother By Maia Lopez Poe, followed by Vice President Jejomar of the sect’s Executive Minister Eduardo Binay, Senator Francis Escudero, Davao Manalo, posted a 54-second video on You- CLAIMING her cancer had already been City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, and Interior Tube seeking help, claiming their lives arrested, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santi- and Local Government Secretary Manuel were under threat. ago said she is now ready to pursue anoth- Roxas II. “We call on our brethren in the Church er presidential bid. Because of her illness, Santiago stepped of Christ to help because our lives are at Santiago, who was diagnosed with stage down as an elected judge of the Interna- stake. Rescue my children Angel and Lot- The INC central temple 4 cancer in July last year, said her oncolo- tional Criminal Court. tie and their companions as well. Help our gist, Dr. Mark Kris, chief of the Thoracic While she occasionally participates in ministers who were abducted and up to The story became more bizarre after Oncology Service at the Memorial Sloan Senate work, the lawmakers has mostly now, are still missing. Pity them and their some INC members claimed that at least Kettering Cancer Center in New York, remained in her La Vista house where she families,” said Cristina “Ka Tenny” Mana- 10 ministers placed under house arrest pronounced that the cancer growth in her produced two best-selling joke books. lo, widow of the late INC leader Eraño and several others expelled in an effort to left lung had been arrested. Santiago first ran for president in 1992 “Erdy” Manalo, in the video. unmask and locate the blogger Antonio The announcement on her medical con- Miriam where she was defeated by former Presi- “And to my son Eduardo, I wish I could Ebangelista who exposed allegations of dition came after the senator’s consulta- dent Fidel Ramos by a slim margin. talk to you,” Ka Tenny said. corruption inside the sect in his blog Igle- tion with Kris and her team of local doc- her in the second spot among the possible She again ran during the 1998 elections “We call on the public: our lives are in sia Ni Cristo – Silent No More. tors - Dr. Esperanza Cabral, cardiologist; presidential candidates in the 2016 polls. where she lost to deposed President Jo- great danger. We hope you could help us,” Isaias Samson Jr., former editor-in-chief Dr. Gary Lorenzo, oncologist; and Dr. “To remain in the consciousness of vot- seph Estrada. added Eduardo’s brother, Felix Nathaniel of INC’s official publication, Pasugo, said Ruth Divinagracia, pulmonologist. ers despite an absence of over a year is Santiago, who in March 2014 famous- “Angel” Manalo. he was held hostage inside his house. The senator said she was also “happily certainly a challenge, including remaining ly warned voters not to let idiots run for Eduardo reacted by expeling Cristina “In fact, they have committed things surprised” with the results of a survey con- in public service. And I consider it in that president, has a strong online following and Angel from the INC hours after the that are far more grave, including abduct- ducted by Publicus Asia, a lobbying and light,” she said. with 1.4 million Twitter followers and 2.9 video was uploaded. ing the ministers and the ‘manggagawa’ or political management company, that had Santiago came in after Senator Grace million Facebook followers. “Our brother Eduardo Manalo, our ex- those who are one step before being or- ecutive minister, can never allow any per- dained minister,” Samson said after escap- son to sow chaos. Though it deeply hurts ing from his armed captors. INC stops Chris Brown from leaving PH our brother Eduardo Manalo, he has de- In a separate interview, INC minister GRAMMY winner Chris Brown was prevented Immigration for fraud. “As a consequence, complainant was subject- cided to expel those who have been caus- Roel Rosal said he was among the min- from leaving the Philippines for four days after In his complaint, Santos said they contracted ed to embarrassment and it was publicly scru- ing disunity within the church,” general isters who were expelled to prevent them he was charged with a $1 million estafa case by Roda, through his company Pinnacle Live Con- tinized as many fans who bought tickets were evangelist and spokesman Bienvenido from exposing the misuse of INC funds the influential religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo. cepts Limited, for $1,006,250 to bring Brown angered by respondent Chris Brown’s non-per- Santiago said. which came from members’ tithes. The estafa charge was filed by INC head legal into the country for the countdown. formance,” it added. “The way we see things are, they just “We are fighting the corruption and the counsel Glicerio Santos IV against the 26 year Santos, also chief operating officer of Mali- Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said the pre- old hip-hop singer for failing to fulfill his com- gaya Development Corporation (MDC), said liminary investigation into the estafa complaint wanted to get the sympathy of the people reckless expulsion of members who are mitment to perform at the Philippine Arena dur- they paid in full by December 1, 2014 as per against Brown and Roda will continue even as so they could be able to do what they real- only exposing the truth (on how) they ing the sect’s New Year countdown celebration Roda’s instruction. the singer has already left the country. ly wanted to do in the affairs of the church. have spent Iglesia tithe on vehicles to sup- last December 31. “To the dismay of the ticket holders, respond- “Of course the preliminary investigation will [But] the entire Church of Christ should port their lavish lifestyle,” Rosal said. Although Brown was eventually allowed to ent Chris Brown did not perform at the concert. proceed whether he’s around or not since there is know that this is not a family corporation, Rosal specifically accused INC auditor leave the country, his Canadian promoter, John He did not even arrive in the Philippines,” the a complaint. It will have to go through the pro- but a religion anchored on the teachings of general Glicerio “Jun” Santos Jr. and his Michael Roda, was detained by the Bureau of complaint read. cess,” de Lima said. Maia Lopez God written in the Bible,” Santiago added. staff of dipping their hands into the tithes. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 BALITANG PH 21 Abad charged with plunder

By Maia Lopez who voted for the impeachment of Chief Last year, the Kabataan party-list also of the savings of the executive to augment ing the executive to allocate funds of its Justice Renato Corona, or almost P1 bil- filed a plunder complaint against Abad in the appropriations of other offices as well various agencies in the guise of President BUDGET Secretary Florencio Abad was lion.” connection with the DAP, but the case is as the funding of projects, activities and exercising his constitutional authority un- slapped with plunder and graft charges “Indubitably, DBM Secretary Florencio still pending at the level of the Ombuds- programs that were not legislated under der the Constitution to transfer funds out before the Office of the Ombudsman for Abad misappropriated, converted, mis- man’s Field Investigation Office. the General Appropriations Act. of savings to augment the appropriations allegedly using the Disbursement Accel- used public funds without proper author- The Supreme Court has already declared “The tenor and context of the challenges of offices within the executive branch of eration Program to distribute P50 million ity from Congress,” Alentajan’s complaint certain provisions of DAP as unconstitu- posed against DAP indicate that the DAP the government,” Alentajan said in his to the 19 senators who convicted former read. tional, including the cross-border transfers contravened the Constitution by allow- complaint. Chief Justice Renato Corona in 2012. The budget chief, however, dismissed Bonifacio Alentajan, former president the allegations as “baseless.” of the Philippine Constitutional Asso- “That is absolutely without any basis. ciation, filed the case against Abad for It’s a figment of their imagination. Incred- “transferring funds duly appropriated to ible! I do not think they are even serious at one government agency to another with- all about filing that complaint,” Abad said. out legislative authority.” In his complaint, Alentajan urged the He said Abad “feloniously awarded and Ombudsman to place Abad under a pre- released P50 million each to the senators ventive suspension. Drilon hits MRT mess By Maia Lopez

A close ally of President Benigno Aquino III has criticized the continuing deteriora- tion of the Metro Rail Transit-3, saying the chief executive should address the prob- lems surrounding the one of the capital’s main elevated systems before he steps down in June next year. “The MRT-3 is a disappointment,” Sen- Long MRT lines ate President Franklin Drilon said. “I would like to see in the last year of nue in Pasay City. the President some firm executive action As this developed, officials of the Rail on transport services,” he said, adding that Transit Authority (LRTA) officials came Aquino must crack the whip on underper- under fire for partying “ala Gatsby” with a forming transportation officials. 1920s theme while their customers contin- Aside from long lines and delays in train ue to suffer jam-packed trains with leak- arrivals, passengers of MRT-3 have also ing roofs and defective air conditioning. experienced stalled train operations and “As administrators, they should give other technical glitches. the highest priority to the operations of “What is necessary is strong executive the train system and the welfare of the action. Spend what needs to be spent, and commuters. With his ‘20s inspired party, do what must be done, for the sake of our it’s as if LRTA’s (administrator Honorato) people. Afterall, the MRT and other rail Chaneco is rewarding himself for ineffi- systems, are at their essence, for public ciency,” Bagong Alyansang Makabayan service,” Drilon said. secretary-general Renato Reyes said. The MRT-3 line, which began oper- But Chaneco said the party was held in ations in 1999, serves 13 stations from a small hotel and “just looked lavish be- North Avenue in Quezon City to Taft Ave- cause of the costumes.” 22 WORLD August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Trafficking victims rescued Blood money raised By Maia Lopez for illegal entry and illegally fishing. The Filipino fishermen are also housed By Maia Lopez the victim’s family through the Philippine TWELVE Filipino women have been res- in the Manado Immigration Detention embassy in Dhaka in Bangladesh. cued from a human trafficking syndicate Center while their fishing bancas and VARIOUS Filipino groups in Kuwait have After the formal turnover, Rahman’s who brought them to Manado, Indonesia vessels were confiscated by Indonesian raised at least P1.18 million in blood mon- family will sign a “tanazul” or letter of for job placements in the Middle East. authorities. ey for the release of a kababayan who ac- forgiveness to pave the way for Urbizton- Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Mi- DFA records showeed at least 225 Fili- cidentally killed a Bangladeshi co-worker do’s release. grant Workers Affairs Jesus Yabes led a pino fishermen have already been repatri- 19 years ago. “I am really proud of what the Filipinos consular team to Manado to look into the ated from Indonesia during the first half of The fund-raising will benefit Joseph Ur- could do for their compatriots if they are situation of the rescued Filipino women. the year after they were arrested for ille- biztondo who sentenced to life imprison- acting in unity,” Villa said. The victims are now temporarily being gally fishing in Indonesian waters. ment for accidentally killing Azizur Rah- Last month, an overseas Filipino work- accommodated at the Immigration De- Meanwhile, Philippine officials met man in 1996. Kuwait er who had languished on death row for tention Center in Manado while awaiting with their Indonesian counterparts to up- The groups that raised the blood mon- 10 years in Kuwait finally returned to the their repatriation to the Philippines. date them on the latest development in the ey for Urbiztondo’s release included the to face a new chapter in his life,” Dytian- Philippines. “The rescued Filipino women come cases filed against the alleged recruiters of Alliance of Filipino Organizations in Ku- quin said. Marilou Ranario was arrested and sen- from different regions of the Philippines. Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina sentenced wait headed by Dr. Chie Umandap, Holy “We collected the amount through a tenced to death by a Kuwaiti court for the They are expected to be brought back to to death in Indonesia for drug smuggling. Family Cathedral headed by Fr. Ben Bar- series of concerts called ‘MusikaatTa- murder of her employer in 2005. Manila as soon as the Philippine Consu- Representatives from the DFA and the rameda, and LCC headed by Pastor Allan wanan.’ So, we did not just give Filipinos Her death sentence was commuted to late General in Manado has obtained their Department of Justice discussed an agree- Dytianquin. an outlet to be happy, we also give hope to life imprisonment, and eventually to 10 plane tickets and completed departure pro- ment on mutual legal assistance with of- The groups turned over the money to Urbiztondo,” said Mildred Lacson, one of years imprisonment. cedures set by Indonesian authorities for ficials from Indonesia’s Ministry of- For Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Rena- the coordinators for the Alliance of Filipi- “We are very happy that she is now their repatriation,” Yabes said. eign Affairs, Ministry of Law and Human to Pedro Villa and Consul General Raul no Organization. home and reunited with her family. We The Department of Foreign Affairs is Rights, and the Attorney General’s Office. Dado at the country’s embassy compound Rahman’s family had agreed on the wish she could start anew,” Villa said. also coordinating the preparations for the “This is part of the DFA’s continuous in Faiha. blood money as early as 2011 Urbiztondo Labor group Migrante recalled that Ra- repatriation of 20 Filipino fishermen who commitment to provide assistance to Mary “Urbiztondo served his prison sentence could not raise the amount. nario stabbed her employer upon learning were arrested by Indonesian authorities Jane Veloso,” the DFA said. in the Kuwaiti jail. It is about time for him Villa said the money will be delivered to that she will be sold. Alert Level 1 raised for Tunisia By Maia Lopez

THE Department of Foreign Affairs has raised Alert Level 1 for Filipinos in Tuni- sia due to recent terrorist attacks and secu- rity threats in the North African country. Alert Level 1 is raised when there are valid signs of internal disturbance, insta- bility, or external threat to the host coun- try, the DFA said. “All Filipinos in Tunisia are advised to take the necessary precautions,” the de- partment said in its public advisory. The DFA said the Philippine embassy in Tripoli, which has jurisdiction over Tuni- sia, continues to monitor the situation and remains in touch with the Filipino com- munity. Tunisia was placed under a state of emergency after a student went on a shoot- ing rampage at a beach resort last month. The incident left 38 foreign tourists, mostly British, dead. Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid said further attacks are likely, and author- ities increased their security measures while acknowledging their limitations in countering terrorist attacks. Aside from Tunisia, Alert Level 1 was also raised in South Africa due to the re- cent attacks against migrants in areas around the country. Filipinos in South Africa Kurdistan have been instructed to restrict non-essen- tial movements, avoid public places, and take extra precaution. “The South African government and the international community must rise to the challenge and work harder to eliminate such senseless and brutal violence in mul- ticultural and multi-ethnic communities,” the DFA said. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 WORLD 23 Saskatchewan, Canada 38 Filipinos pardoned By Maia Lopez

THIRTY-EIGHT Filipino prisoners were granted pardon across the Middle East wants more OFWs during the holy Islamic month of Rama- By Inaki Garcia come up with a new policy for addressing wan’s labour market and communities. dan. the skilled labor shortage in the area. Express Entry is the new selection sys- Philippine Ambassador to the United WITH the recent pronouncement of May- The policy gives preference to skilled tem for Canadian immigration designed to Arab Emirates Grace Princesa said in or Donald J. Atchison of Saskatoon, Sas- personnel from other countries desirous select skilled workers for immigration to Abu Dhabi, 15 Filipinos were among the katchewan about Filipino workers being of immigrating to Canada over other ap- Canada. 879 prisoners ordered released by Sheikh favoured by Canadian employers because plicants lined up in the immigration appli- As candidates are selected by the prov- Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Abu Dhabi of their positive traits, another opportu- cations. ince from the Federal Express Entry pool, In Dubai, 11 Filipinos detained for vari- nity may open up for qualified Filipinos According to Romulo, the Saskatch- all candidates must be eligible for one of ous offenses wee among the 734 prisoners The embassy has recently supported the seeking overseas jobs as Saskatchewan ewan Express Entry stream enables the the federal economic immigration pro- freed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid publication of a guidebook for overseas province issued a new standard for skilled province to nominate individuals who are grams, namely, Federal Skilled Worker Al Maktoum. Filipinos in the UAE, in addition to host- labor migration. in Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Among those who were pardoned were ing regular legal aid and seminars. Labor Attaché Leonida V. Romulo of Express Entry pool and who have the edu- and Canadian Experience Class. prisoners detained or jailed for petty In Doha, 12 Filipinos, including a fe- the Philippine Overseas Labor Office cation, skilled work experience, language Federal Skilled Worker and Federal crimes and those who have made restitu- male prisoner, were pardoned by the Emir (POLO) in Toronto, reported that the pro- ability and other factors to help them settle Skilled Trades Program applications are tions to their victims. of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al vincial government in Saskatchewan has successfully and integrate into Saskatche- assessed based on an applicant’s ability. The Ramadan traditional pardon, how- Thani. ever, did not cover those arrested for ma- The Emir usually issues a pardon twice jor crimes, or offenses liable for specific a year, during Ramadan and the Qatari Na- punishments under Shariah law. tional Day in December. 15 Pinoys repatriated from Lebanon Princesa reminded Filipinos across the Those granted clemency are often those By Inaki Garcia LO-Lebanon-IOM cooperative program, “The joint IOM-PH team in Leba- Emirates to respect UAE laws, as well as who have already served a substantial por- 142 OFWs have been repatriated since non screens OFWs housed at the shelter their culture and tradition. tion of their sentences. LABOR Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz January, thereby reducing the number of through an in-depth interview process, commended the Philippine Overseas La- distressed OFWs sheltered at the Migrant a part of the DOLE’s continuing fight bor Office in Beirut, Lebanon for follow- Workers and Other Filipinos Resource against the exploitation of Filipino work- ing through its commitment to continue Center, or Bahay-Kalinga, in Bierut. ers, specifically trafficked OFWs,” he said. the repatriation of distressed OFWs in Last month, nine Filipinos who were as- The team, he said, also conducts aware- partnership with the International Organ- sessed as trafficked OFWs were repatriated ness and empowerment sessions at the ization for Migration. through the assistance by a team composed MWOFRC for OFWs. “I am pleased that POLO-Lebanon re- of the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon- Those with special needs—in trauma or mains committed to solving the problem Assistance to Nationals (ATN) Program, with medical concerns—are referred for of our distressed OFWs in that country Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), professional help. through en masse repatriation,” Baldoz International Organization for Migration, Apart from the regular psycho-social said. and the Lebanese Government’s Immigra- services that the Overseas Workers Wel- Baldoz issued the statement after she tion Office-General Security. fare Administration provides, local NGOs received a report from Labor Attache Bu- According to Labor Attache Nilong, the tapped by the POLO also provide psy- lyok Nilong that 15 distressed OFWs were assessment of distressed OFWs as traf- chologists and social workers for those repatriated from Lebanon on July 22. ficked victims involves a screening process needing continuing psycho-social support. Under the Philippine Embassy-PO- using IOM’s victim identification tool. 24 FORUM August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Editorial As We See it Aquino’s swan song ON July 27, Aquino gave his last State of netizens. the Nation Address and by the same time And didn’t he also promise that the next year, a new president will address Philippines would be self-sufficient in have to address the nation. rice production midway through his term? We remember Aquino’s first SONA in Whatever happened to that? 2010. We remember the optimism, the It also makes us wonder why Aquino’s promises, and the plans. Five years since, previous SONAs did not mention the Fili- we do not doubt that the administration pinos working overseas. made some headways in fighting corrup- OFW send back remittances and keep tion and improving the country’s compet- the economy afloat but he never really itiveness. recognized our role as modern-day heroes But we are still waiting for the many in his SONAs. promises Aquino made during his first Aquino has again made promises. We SONA. We need not elaborate how mis- want to give him the benefit of the doubt. erable it was to live in the capital. Com- We want him to prove that he would muting to work will induce self-pity and make good the promises that he made dur- self-loathing. ing his first SONA. We want him to show Now spare a thought to the fact that that he wants to make life better for the these workers are the most heavily-taxed Filipinos, and not just for a few who are in our country and you understand how his friends and allies. We want a more se- the Aquino administration has been called rious drive campaign against corruption. insensitive and inconsiderate by many Finish strong, Mr. President!

Health Alert_ Norman Uy Snacks Currents Carnay IS snack really a must? As children are dry-roasted nuts, low-fat yogurt, etc; Guilty growing fast and tend to be active with Follow the healthy eating principle of NITONG July 16-18 ay inlunsad ang Matapos na marinig ang testimonya al sa Davao na anng bahay ay nilooban a small stomach, snacks can serve to “3 Low 1 High” (i.e. low fat, sugar, salt, isang International People’s Tribunal ng 34 na saksi, hinatulan ang tambalan pero walang ninakaw – patunay na ang provide additional energy, nutrients and and high dietary fibre) when choosing (IPT) sa Washington D.C. upang litisin ng gobbyernong Aquino at Obama na layunin ay pananakot. Nagpapatuloy ang water apart from main meals. However, prepackaged snacks. Read the nutrition ang gobyerno ni BS Aquino at gobyerno GUILTY. Ayon sa hatol, napatunayang istilong Palparan sa kasalukuyan upang unhealthy snacks that are high in fat, salt label expressed as per 100g of the product ni Obama. Ika-apat na ito na tribunal na may kutsabahang naganap sa pagitan ng patahimikin ang mga kritiko ni Aquino. and sugar will lead to excessive energy and choose the healthier food items with lumitis sa mga presidente ng Pilipinas. estado ng Pilipinas at Amerika upang la- Kahit nga ang sanktwaryo ng simbahan intake which may result in weight gain lower fat, salt and sugar content. Prod- Ang kauna-unahan ay noong 1980 kung bagin ang karapatang-pantao, pigilan ang ay di nirerespeto ng mga militar at pulis. or even affect children’s body growth and ucts with fat, salt or sugar in excess of saan hinatulang “guilty”ang diktador na pag-unlad ng ating bansa at tapakan ang Laman ngayon ng social media at balita development in long run. So, it is recom- the following levels are considered high si Marcos. Gayundin ang hatol kay Pres. soberenya ng Pilipinas. kung paanong ni-raid compound ng Unit- mended to follow the healthy eating tips (per 100g) and unhealthy to children: Gloria Arroyo ng dalawang international Mantakin ninyo na sa loob ng limang ed Church of Christ in the Philippines sa below when choosing snacks to children: More than 20g of total fat tribunals noong 2005 at 2007. taon ni B.S. Aquino, mayroon nang 262 Davao upang diumano’y iligtas ang halos Offer snacks in small portions, e.g. 1 More than 600mg of sodium Ang IPT 2015 ay inorganisa ng mga ang biktima ng extrajudicial killings, 125 700 katutubong Lumad na lumikas mula serving of fruit (small apple or orange), 1 More than 15g of sugar malalaking pormasyon sa labas ng Pili- ang na-torture, 27 ang dinukot at hang- sa kanilang lugar dahil sa militarisasyon. cup of low fat/ skimmed milk, or a small Avoid consuming food and beverages pinas tulad ng international Coalition gang ngayo’y di pa na nakikita. Sa sulsol ni Rep. Nancy Catamco ng bun, so as not to spoil the appetite for that contain caffeine or artificial sweeten- for Human Rights in the Philippines, Ngayon nga ay umaatikabong harass- Northern Cotabato, kahit walang warrant main meals; er so as not to affect children’s sleeping International Association of Democrat- ment nag dinaranas ng mga lider ng mga ay sinugod ang compound upang pwer- Keep an interval of at least 1.5 to 2 quality and develop their liking for sweet ic Lawyers, National Lawyers Guilold unyon lalo na ng government employees, sahang pauwiiin ang mga nag-evacuate. hours, and serve snacks only once be- food. Always serve water as the only sa USA at ng IBON International. Ang taong-simbahan, kababaihan, at iba pa. Mabuti at nanindigan ang mga Lumad at tween main meals to reduce the risk of drink between meals. mga prestihiyosong hukom ng IPT 2015 Lantaran ang pananakot at intimidasyon. hinarap ang panibagong atake sa kanila. tooth decay and not to spoil the appetite Nevertheless, snacking is not a must. ay magmula naman sa iba’t ibang mga Andyan ang pagbuntot sa mga lider, Sa ganitong mga istorya na mababasa for main meals; If the children are not hungry, parents and propesyon at lahi – mga tanyag na abo- pagsampa ng mga gawa-gawang kaso, mo sa Facebook at sa dyaryo, hindi tala- Go for a variety of snacks that are carers need not offer snacks. We should gado, taong-simbahan, propesor at devel- at iba’t ibang tipo ng harassment. May ga katakaka: GUILTY nga si BS Aquino made with fresh ingredients such as not turn snacking into a habit, which may opment worker. isa ngang lider ng MIgrante Internation- tulad ng hatol ng IPT. whole-wheat bread, fresh fruit, raisins, cause excessive energy intake.

Dear Editor Dear Hong Kong News, sisikap ako at mag-iipon kasi hindi ko gusto na ay naintindihan ng pamilya ko ang gusto kong man- Dumudulog ako upang ibahagi ang aking kuwento mangamuhan habambuhay. gyari at ang sitwasyon ko. sa inyo. Kaya sobrang tipid ang ginawa ko. Sinabihan ko Sa ngayon may naipundar akong mga mumunting Jeneth P. Julve Managing Editor Masaya kong binabalita na kung loloobin ng Di- din ang pamilya ko sa atin na kung ano lang ang negosyo na kumikita na din. Nakapagtapos na din ng All rights reserved. No part of this yos, ay uuwi na ako sa atin “for good” sa darating na kailangan ay siya lamang ipadadala ko. pag-aaral ang mga anak ko at may mga trabaho na Philip C. Tubeza Editor publication may be reproduced Setyembre, matapos ang 15 taong paninilbihan dito sa At para alam nila kung bakit hindi ko binibigay ang din sila. Unti-unti nakaluluwag kami without the written permission of Hong Kong. luho nila, sinasabi ko sa kanila kung gaano kahirap Nawa sa pagbahagi ko ng kuwento ko ay may aral Cheryl Arcibal Associate Editor the publisher. Hindi madali para sa akin na iwan ang Pilipinas ang makisama sa ibang mga tao. na mapulot ang mga kabayan ko dito sa Hong Kong. lalo na at bata pa ang mga anak ko noon. Kailangan kasi nilang malaman na hindi masarap Mabuhay! Corelene B. Cruz Sales & Marketing Executive Published by HK Publications Ltd. Unit 3-9, 10/F, Fook Hong Industrial Building, No.19 Pero kailangan kong gawin para na rin sa kinabu- ang buhay ng mga nasa ibang bansa. Madalas nilulu- Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon Joko Harjanto Assistant Sales Manager Telephone: 2851 1766 Fax: 2858 8979 kasan naming lahat. nok mo ang pride mo at kailangan magtiis. Sumasainyo, E-mail: [email protected] Pagdating ko dito, sinabi ko sa sarili ko na mag- Nagpapasalamat din ako sa Diyos na kahit paano Marita V. Nin Tang Senior Designer PO Box # 60185 at Tsat Tsz Mui Post Office

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By Cheryl Arcibal ious Filipino groups in Hong Kong at the even exceed the target. histro so roughly, 3,000 po iyon,” Valles- PCG, Vice Consul Alex Vallespin said that He said that for August, PCG officials pin said. OFFICIALS in the Philippine Consulate from May 2014, when registration for the would bring three automated machines in Besides JIL churches, the mobile OVR General here expressed confidence that 2016 polls began, to July 26, there were various Jesus is Lord Fellowship church- will be scheduled to be in LBC North they would meet the target of convincing 15,875 new registrants, or 79.38 percent es in Chai Wan, North Point, and She Kip Point (August 2 and 30), Resurrection at least 20,000 Filipinos in the territory to of the target. Mei to register the church members. Power Christian Church International in register as overseas voters. Vallespin said that with registration to “According to JIL, sa members nila na Shek Tong Tsui (September 5,6) and at In a meeting with representatives of var- be held until October 31, 2015, they could 8,000, 40 percent pa ang hindi nakakare- Chater Road on September 20. Voters in Bayanihan Centre

GALLERY Consulate to raise labor issues with HK govt By Cheryl Arcibal Catalla asked the Filipino community bans on direct hiring and living out of the leaders if they could give a specific rea- employer’s house. VARIOUS labor issues raised during the sonable time for Filipino domestic helpers Villanueva and Antonio said the option meeting between officials of the Philip- to remain in the territory so PCG officials of being directly hired and living out of pine Consulate General and the repre- could take it up during the technical work- the employer’s house should be given to sentatives of Filipino groups here in Hong ing group (TWG) meeting with Hong Filipino domestic helpers. Kong will be brought to the attention of Kong’s Labour and Immigration officials. Villanueva said there are enough safety officials in the territory However, leaders could not give a defi- nets and measures to allow direct hiring Issues about the 14-day re-employment nite suggestion. in Hong Kong to protect Filipino migrant rule, the live-out policy, ban on direct hir- “Noong 1987 pa ang ganyang policy at workers should they be abused by their ing, and the time and manner of termina- ang dahilan ay upang iwasan ang job-hop- employers. tion, among others, were discussed during ping. Pero maniwala kayo, ang migrant He added that the option would free mi- the meeting on July 27. workers kung hindi din lang naman hirap grant workers from paying excessive fees Consul General Bernardita Catalla na hirap yan ay hindi aalis s trabaho. Na- to recruitment agencies. asked those present in the meeting to sub- kikita ko kung paano ang pagnanais nilang Antonio meanwhile said that in the in- mit to them position papers about these maging legal sila, maging maayos ang tra- formal surveys that they have done among The HK All Star held its first “Search for Ms. HK ALL STAR Model of the various issues. baho nila,” Antonio added. migrant workers, many still would prefer Year 2015” on July 26 at the Sai Ying Pun Community Centre. Besting Leaders and representatives of Bagong Villanueva said domestic helpers would to live in their employer’s house. 16 other lovely candidates, Sri Lankan national Anjali Joseph took Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) Hong usually endure hardship and abuse know- On the other hand, it was also raised home the crown. The event was also graced by the cast of the indie Kong & Macau, and the Mission for Mi- ing that they would only have limited time that there were cases when Filipino house- film The Samaritan, led by Filipina actress Patricia Javier. The other grant Workers (MFMW) said the 14-day to seek new employment and thinking of hold service workers were terminated in cast members included a former overseas Filipino worker in Hong re-employment rule is discriminatory and the debts they incurred to come to Hong the middle of the night and were kicked Kong----Liezel Brown. makes foreign domestic helpers in the ter- Kong as well as the money that they need out of the house immediately. ritory vulnerable to exploitation. to send back home to support their family The Filipino community representatives Edwina Antonio, board member at Antonio said the policy was lobbied for said there should be a clause in the em- MFMW, said the restriction only applies by an influential employers association ployment contract that would give enough to household service workers and not to in the business sector of the Legislative time for domestic helpers to gather their other foreigners working as professionals Council (Legco). things and look for a place to stay while or skilled employees in the territory. The other two issues discussed were the looking for another employer.

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The Guardians Magic Group International (GMGI), headed by Norma Capistrano, held its 6th Anniversary and Search for Ms FAT-albugan and Singing Sensation on July 19 at the Causeway Bay Community Hall. The event was attended by Amb. Jesus Domingo of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Consul General Bernardita Catalla, and Eng. Boggs Dimaunahan Bolor. 26 BARRIO PINOY August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS

Emergency Hotlines Numbers To Remember Kris endorses LBC Stay happy EMERGENCY MANILA-----In an event titled From LBC choose an LBC box, and to decide wheth- Hong Kong Observatory to the World, With Love, Kris Aquino was er they want the mystery gift or P10,000 in to avoid (Weather) 2835 1473 recently launched as the first celebrity cash. Most chose their box, with the play- Police, Fire Services, Hospitals 999 brand endorser of LBC Express, Inc., the ers winning an iPad Air 2, GoPro Hero 4, Police Report Hotline 2527 7177 leading courier service, logistics and mon- Samsung Galaxy S6, an LED television, a breast ey remittance provider in the Philippines. refrigerator, a Samsung tablet, a plunger, PHILIPPINE CONSULATE Just as Kris’ every step continues to or a watermelon. One player selected the capture the collective imagination of the P10,000, losing a Nikon D5300 camera. cancer For emergency cases, call or text: Filipino people wherever they are, LBC But the delectable food was not enough By Philip C. Tubeza Assistance to Nationals 9155 4023 brings the “padama” in every “padala” to keep everyone’s excitement from find- Labor 6080 8323 with 4,400 branches, partners, and agents ing out the secret celebrity brand endorser. KEEPING a positive attitude and OWWA 6345 9324 in more than 20 countries. As the lights dimmed and conversations being happy improve one’s chances SSS 2823 8552 Before the event, guests were asked fell into a hush, photos of Kris appeared of avoiding cancer, a breast cancer Pag-Ibig 2823 8561 to name their favorite city and if they on the panoramic screen, filling the room specialist said. thoughtfully did, they would receive a box with her presence. It was followed by the Consulate Trunkline 2823 8500 Doctor James Kong said during a full of goodies representing that city - a airing of LBC’s two newest commercials, forum on cancer held by the Philip- Office Fax: 2866 9885 curated mix of signature delicacies, curi- which showed how Kris is present all over pine Bethel Church and Ministries in Email: [email protected] os, and fun stuff. Some of the surprised the world. The humorous clips showing Sai Ying Pun that remaining unhap- Website: http://philcongen-hk.com/ guests were lucky enough to receive their Kris popping up from books, posters, and py would eventually help weaken the Facebook: Philippine Consulate General packages the morning after the event. Two online ads proved that both LBC and Kris body’s immune system. in Hong Kong weeks later, happy guests are still posting are a part of every Filipino’s life. “Stress makes people unhappy. their boxes full of treats from around the AQUINO “LBC simplifies life because there Stress makes your immune system world. are certain products that I need to pur- Hong Kong GOVERNMENT down (and) gives you more chances To highlight LBC’s global presence, Guests and VIPs were treated to food chase that are just available in the Unit- of getting breast cancer,” Kong said Independent Commission Against employees from as far as Italy, United by Chef Margarita Fores that reflect- ed States,” shared Kris when she entered. during the forum. Corruption 2526 6366 Arab Emirates, and the United States of ed both LBC and Kris’ global presence. “We’re building a new house and a lot “So, being unhappy is very bad for Central Government 2835 2500 America personally greeted Kris Aquino Fores created tailor-made courses inspired of my kitchen supplies are coming in via all of us,” he added. Complaint Against Police 2866 7700 through a wall-to-wall panoramic screen by the shores of the Philippines, like the LBC. There are boxes as big as me, so you Kong said that while the chance in The Eye at Green Sun. A high-energy roast Bacolod-style lechon stuffed with can expect na pupunuin ko ‘yun.” 2200 4460 to 62 of getting breast cancer was very video montage of employees around the Cerveza Negra and mango tamarind, to The Flippin’ Soul Stompers heightened low, that does not mean that women Consumer Rights Hotline 2929 2222 world dancing also entertained the excited Italy’s fresh fettuccine tossed in parmi- the party atmosphere with their soulful “must not do anything about it.” Department of Health 2961 8989 crowd. giano-reggiano wheel, Spain’s paella va- rendition of the Reel 2 Real classic “I Like For women in their 20s to 30s, they Equal Opportunities Commission What can be expected when two of the lenciana, Hong Kong’s star-anise braised To Move It” while Kris Aquino shared the should start examining their breast to 2511 8211 most recognizable Filipino names join pork belly, and Japan’s sustainable tuna stage with the Aranetas, who came to sup- see “what is normal,” Kong said. Immigration 2824 6111 forces for a night of food, drinks, games, and salmon sashimi. port the launch. A Champagne parade was “By the time you are in your 40s and prizes? A night of fun and revelry. The To make the event more fun, attendees held to celebrate this partnership. Labour Department 2717 1771 and 50s, you should have a regular launch was headlined by Kris, and she was were asked to tweet their dream gift us- With the partnership of LBC and Kris examination to know what is normal Legal Aid 2537 7677 joined by Santiago G. Araneta, Chairman ing the hashtag #LBCPadalaPlease. Some Aquino, more and more Filipinos will and if there are changes,” he said. Race Relations Unit 2810 3203 of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; tweeted for the latest gadgets, while others feel the love from their relatives abroad, “If you find a lump, you need to Social Welfare 2343 2255 Miguel A. Camahort, Chief Operating Of- wished for a love life. Several members of no matter the distance. They will continue see someone who is going to be sen- Transport 2804 2600 ficer; and Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Araneta, the the press were also asked to play the Box their commitment that there is “padama sa sible about it. Meaning, he will say Postal Hotline 2921 2222 founders of the courier service in 1952. or Cash game where they were asked to bawat padala.” to you, ‘Okay, we’ll examine it. Well scan it, we’ll biopsy it,” he added. NON-GOVERNMENT Kong said that the “risk age group” or those at risk of developing breast ORGANIZATIONS cancer was 40 to 45 years old and Asia-Pacific Mission for Migrants above. 2723 7536 “Below 40 is a lower age group. Asian Migrant Center 2312 0031 I’m not saying there’s no risk, but Christian Action - Shine Center the risk is less. You want to get ear- ly stage cancer treated because that 3188 4555 is curable. Late stage is bad news,” Diocesan Pastoral Center for Filipinos he said. (and other Asian Migrants and Ethnic Kong urged women to “find the Minorities) 2526 4249 right time that is comfortable with Alliance of Progressive Labor 2770 0411 you” to get into the habit of regularly Bayanihan Trust Centre 2817 8928 examining their breasts. Filipino Migrant Workers Union “You must be comfortable naked in front of the mirror. If not, you 9104-1411; 9758-5935 won’t notice changes. You need to Hong Kong Christian Service - CHEER Ce stand and examine yourself with nter 3755 6811 your hands,” Kong said. International Social Services 2836 3598 Mission for Migrant Workers 2522 8264 The Bethune House 2721 3119 2522 8264 Helpers for Domestic Helpers 2523 4020 United Filipinos in Hong Kong 3156 2447

AIRPORT AND AIRLINES Airport Inquiry 2181 8888 Cathay Pacific Airways 2747 5000 Cebu Pacific Air 2722 0609 Philippine Airlines 2301 9300 Kong (2nd from right) HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 BUHAY OFW 27 Modelong Anak ng OFW: Nawawala sa sarili NABAHALA si Jenny, 30, dalaga, tubong Pan- Sinabi ni Jenny na mukhang may kaaway at gasinan, nang makasabay niya sa elevator ang siya at galit na galit. Sobra na raw kasi ang alaga kapwa OFW na mula ng pumasok sa elevator ay niya. Gabi-gabi na lang daw ay may mga kasa- nagsasalita na mukhang may kaaway. mang kaklase pag uwi galing sa school at sasa- Laging magpakatatag Nahiya si Jenny sa mga kasakay kaya kunwari bihin sa kanya na maghahapunan sila sa bahay. ay alam niya ang sinasabi na parang nagkuku- Nasarapan daw kasi sa luto ang kaklase ng wentuhan sila. Hanggang nakababa na sila ay minsan na kumain kaya ikinuwento raw sa ibang hindi pa rin tumitigil itong OFW kaya sinubukan kaeskwela kaya halos lahat daw ay gustong pu- na ni Jenny na kausapin ito at baka tuluyan ng munta para matikman ang kanyang luto. mga kapwa anak ng OFW mabaliw. Dala-dalawa raw araw araw ang sinasamang Inisip ni Jenny na baka wala sa sariling kaibigan ng alaga para lahat mapagbigyan. By Vilma Ramos lalo na kung parehong marang sa kanyang daan upang makamit maglakad ito sa kalye at basta na lang tumaw- Kailangan raw tuloy ng OFW na dagdagan lagi naroon ang haligi at ang pangarap. id kaya sinubukan ni Jenny kunin ang atensyon ang lulutuin. Ang dami rin daw ng hugasing mga Name: Denver Partible ilaw ng tahanan. Nagtapos siya sa kursong BSIT, sa ISP- ng Pilipina. Tinanong ni Jenny kung saan siya pinggan kaya malalim na ang gabi kung matapos D.O.B : December 6,1992 Gayon pa man, sin- SC, at nag-OJT sa Municipio ng Sudipen, pupunta. Pero kinailangan niyang ulitin ang siya sa kusina. Gusto tuloy sisihin ng OFW ang tanong bago sumagot ang Pinay. Pupunta daw kanyang sarili kung bakit pa niya pinagbuti ang Parents: Mr. Felix Partible ikap niyang unawain La Union sa pamamagitan ng internship ng palengke pero medyo galit pa rin ang tono pagluluto. Mrs. Cleopatra Partible at tanggapin ang da- program under DOLE. Nakapasa rin siya ng sagot. Imelda Mae Bustinera Baranggay: Poblacion, Sudipen, La hilan, o very popular sa Civil Service Commission Profession- UnionYears being apart PARTIBLE na dahilan, kung bakit al Examination. from OFW Parent:13 years maraming mga ilaw o “Ang pagkakaroon ng OFW na kapa- Country where his mother worked as haligi ng tahanan ang napapalayo sa mga milya ay napakalaking tulong sa pinansi- OFW: Hongkong & Taiwan mahal sa buhay. yal na pangangailangan. Pero, napakalaki Huwag pasindak “I know the hardship na dinadanas ng rin ang presyo na dulot sa pamilya gaya By Imelda Mae Bustinera ang gagastusin sa pagpagawa ng damage Dalawang taon pa lang si Denver mga magulang na OFW at kabilang na ng pagkakaroon ng broken home, o napa- ng sasakyan. noong magpasyang mangibang bansa rin ang mama ko kaya ang tanging mais- riwarang mga tulad naming mga anak,” BAGO lang at live-out si Rudy, 36, hiwa- Iminungkahe ni Rudy na puntahan nila ang kanyang ina para magtrabaho bilang usukli ko sa kanilang pagpapakasakit sa sabi niya. lay, may isang anak, at tubong Laguna, ang management ng gusali at hiniling na OFW. Ang mga tito at tita nya ang nag-al- ibang bansa ay matupad ang isa kanilang “Kaya ang masasabi ko sa mga kapwa sa pinapasukan nya bilang isang tsuper. pakitingnan ang CCTV kung may gum- aga sa kanya habang nasa abroad. layunin, ang makatapos ako sa pag-aaral ko anak na OFW, magpakatatag at laging Makalipas and ilang linggo ay bumili ng amit ng kotse nung gabi at nakita na gina- Kaya noong unang bakasyon ng kanyang at makamit ko ang aking pangarap” pa- pakaisipin na nagsasakripisyo ang ating bagong labas na kotse ang among babae mit ito ng among lalake. ina mula sa ibang bansa, ang akala niya ay hayag niya. mga magulang sa ibang bansa dahil sa kaya mahigpit ang bilin kay Rudy na mag- Habang nagtatalo ang mag-asawa ay isa sa mga tita nya ang kanyang ina. Nagpapasalamat ako ng buong puso sa kanilang uncoditional love sa atin kaya ngat sa byahe. palihim na humingi ng kopya si Rudy ng Ayon sa kanya, napakalaki ang dipe- Panginoon dahil siya ang nangungunang dapat nating suklian ito sa pamamagitan Nang iparada na ni Rudy yung sasak- CCTV footage at sinabi sa mag-asawa na rensiya ng isang tahanan na kulang ang nagging gabay niya upang mapagtagump- ng pasisikap rin natin na kamtin ang ang yan, ipinakita nya sa among babae na obligado silang magbigay ng karampatang ilaw. Nakakainggit ang pamilyang buo ayan ang mga challenges na gustong hu- kanilang pangarap para sa atin,” aniya. maayos at walang anumang gasgas bago isang buwang sahod. nya ibinalik ang susi. Kinabukasan, pinun- Pero hindi talaga nagbigay ang kanyang Nasulot ang amo tahan ni Rudy yung kotse para linisan. amo kaya nagsampa si Rudy ng reklamo Pero nagtaka si Rudy kung bakit naiba sa Labor Department at nakarating ito sa BUO ang tiwala ni Elvie, 46, may asawa at anak, Nag-aalala na si Elvie kasi medyo nahuhugot bago makabalik ang kaibigan at mauubos na ang ang pagkakaparada at may gasgas na ito. korte. Nanalo si Rudy sa kaso dahil sa ha- at tubong Palawan, na makababalik agad makali- na niya ang nakatabing pera na ibinabayad niya nakatabi niyang pera. Paano na ang mga susunod Bahagyang may tupi na rin sa may tagil- wak na ebidensya. pas ng dalawang buwan ang kaibigang natermi- sa agency na nag-aasikaso sa pabalik ng kai- na buwan kung kailangan niya rin magpadala sa nate na si Lita. bigan. Inutang pa ito sa bangko. pamilya dahil siya lang ang inaasahan. iran kaya tinawag nya ang gwardya pati Pinagbayad ng korte ang mga amo ni Pero lumalakad na papasok sa pangatlong bu- Kaya pinuntahan ni Elvie ang agency para ta- Ipinagdarasal na lang ni Elvie na sana mahana- ang amo. Rudy ng isang buwang sahod at yung wan ay wala pa rin ang kaibigan. Nakakausap na- nungin kung bakit ang tagal makabalik ni Lita. pan na agad ng amo ang kaibigan para makabalik Sabay na dumating ang mag-asawang tatlong buwan na itinagal ng kaso dahil man niya sa Facebook paminsan minsan noong Ang sagot ng agency ay sinisikap daw maihan- na at hindi na siya mamroblema sa pagbayad sa amo at galit na galit ang babae sabay sa- hindi siya pwedeng magtrabaho habang ilang linggo pa lang kakauwi at kinukumusta ap ng panibagong amo si Lita kasi hindi na raw bangko. Si Lita ay 39 taong gulang, may asawa, bing pinuputol na nya ang kontrata at hin- dinidinig ang kaso. Nagbayad din sila sa kung kelan na ang balik at ang sagot ay baka raw nakahintay yong magiging amo sana ni Lita. dalawang anak, at tubong Batangas. di raw sya magbibigay ng bayad katumbas ginastos sa paglilitis. Ngayon ay may bago sa katapusan ng buwan. Nangangamba si Elvie na baka matagalan pa Imelda Mae Bustinera ng isang buwang sahod dahil malaki raw ng amo si Rudy. 28 ENTERTAINMENT August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Zsa Zsa, sa Italy magpapakasal

By Cristy Kasilag ZSA ZSA apan at napagkasunduan nilang dalawa eganteng wedding gown, magarang kasal bago siyang pumayag na magpakasal. o reception. SA Italy iuukit ng “Divine Diva” na si Ang paliwanag ng 51-anyos na singer Sinabi niya na dati na siyang kinasal at Zsa Zsa Padilla at ng arkitektong si Con- ay kailangan pa niyang magtrabaho dahil sa punto ng buhay niya ngayon ay nala- rad Onglao ang kanilang pagmamahalan. meron pa siyang mga anak na kailangan man niyang wala sa laki ng engagement Sa susunod na taon, o sa 2016, naka- niyang alagaan. ring or ganda ng reception masusukat takdang ikasal sila Zsa Zsa at Conrad at Wala namang problema si Conrad dito kung magiging matagumpay ang samahan ito ang magiging ikalawang kasal para sa at sinigurado na susuportahan niya ang ng mag-asawa. kanila. patuloy na pagningning ng career ni Zsa Ang samahan daw ang isang dahilan Ang unang asawa ni Zsa Zsa ay si Dr. Zsa. para malaman kung talaga bang happy Modesto Tatlonghari at ang anak nila ay Sinabi niya na hindi pa niya nakikilala ever after ang buhay nila. ang singer na si Karylle. si Zsa Zsa ay kumakanta na ito at umaarte. Sa bahay na ni Conrad sa Makati City Meron ding dalawang anak si Zsa Zsa--- At kung ang patuloy na pagtratrabaho ang naninirahan si Zsa Zsa pero hindi niya sina Zia Quizon at Nicole Quizon---sa dat- magpapaligaya sa kanyang magiging mi- balak ibenta ang bahay niya sa Marina, ing long-time partner niy: ang namayapa sis, hindi niya ito hahadlangan. kung saan siya nanirahan nung nabubuhay ng King of Comedy na si Dolphy. interior designer. Meron silang dalawang sila ni Conrad ay patuloy pa rin siyang Minsan nang sinabi ng Kapamilya sing- pa si Dolphy. Samantala, si Conrad ay hiwalay na sa anak na lalaki. mag tra-trabaho. er na kung sakaling siya ay ikakasal muli, Pinauubaya niya sa mga anak niya ang una niyang asawa na si Ivy Almario, isang Sinabi ni Zsa Zsa na kahit na kasal na Sa katunayan, isa ito sa mga napag-us- nais niya na simple lang ito, wala nang el- pag renovate ng bahay. Max Collins, may banta sa buhay Lola na si Jean Garcia By Cristy Kasilag Meron din daw nakikitang riding-in-tan- By Cristy Kasilag anak at bigyan pagkakataon si Jennica dem na umaaligid sa labas ng bahay ng na magpalakas mula sa kanyang pangan- HINDI nakadalo sa FMH’s “100th Sexiest aktres. ATHENA Mori ang pangalan ng baby ng ganak. Party” si Max Collins, kung saan siya ang Meron pa raw ibang harassment na mag-asawa sina Alwyn Uytingco at Jen- Isang linggo bago siya nanganak, kinikilala na pangsiyam (#9) na pinaka naranasan si Max. Tulad ng merong tu- nica Garcia, na anak ni Jean Garcia. nagkwento pa ang 25-anyos na si Jenni- sexy na babae sa bansa ayon sa magazine. matawag sa kanyang cellphone na gumag- Ipinanganak si Athena Mori nuong ika- ca ng kanyang karanasan bilang isang Ang dahilan, ayon sa 22-anyos na ak- amit ng iba’t-ibang numero. 16 ng Hulyo. Ang timbang ng bagong si- asawa at magiging ina. tres, merong banta sa kanyang buhay. Pinauubaya na niya sa mga awtoridad lang na sanggol ay 7.12 pounds. Nabanggit niya na sinusuportahan niya Nakatanggap daw ng banta sa pamam- MAX ang pagsuri ng mga numero na tumatawag Nung ika-17 ng Hulyo ay nag post ang organic at fair trade, natural med- agitan ng isang text message si Max kaya sa kanya. Ang kutob niya ay baka naka ang 27-anyos na ama na si Alwyn ng li- icine, homeschooling, pagpap-suso sa minabuti niya na hindi na lumabas ng ba- yang personal assistant (P.A.) base sa ibang bansa ang suspek o tumata- trato ng kanyang mag-ina sa Instagram sanggol at paggamit ng cloth diaper para hay at huwag na puntahan ang party ng Kinukuntsaba raw ng hindi pa nakikil- wag ito gamit ang computer. na may kasama na caption na “Day 1- sa anak. FHM. alang mga tao ang kanyang P.A. para Walang maisip si Max na kaaway na Thank you Lord for blessing us with a Sinabi din niya na ang pagkakaroon ng Humingi na ng tulong si Max, na ang kidnapin di umano ang Kapuso aktres at gagawa ng ganitong klaseng pananakot beautiful daughter. Our hearts are over- pamilya at maging asawa at ina ay mata- tunay na pangalan ay Isabelle Abiera Col- ipatutubos sa halagang P1-milyon. sa kanya o sa kanyang pamilya at hihingi flowing with gratitude#MoriMoments” gal na niyang pinapangarap. lins, sa mga awtoridad. Binigyan na siya Sa pamamagitan ng text message, nag- pa ng ransom pangtubos sa kanyang ka- Hinihiling ng mga first-time na magu- “All I really wanted to begin with is to ng seguridad ng pulisya. banta raw ang mga masasamang loob na layaan. lang na sila Jennica at Alwyn na bigyan have my own family, to be a homemaker, Hindi naman raw direktang tinakot ng may mangyayaring masama sa pamilya ng Ang sabi ng aktres na sa bagamat tila sila ng privacy dahil gusto muna nila to be a mother and a wife who gives ser- mga hindi pa nakikilalang tao ang aktres. P.A. kung hindi ito susunod sa kanilang huminto na ang pananakot, ay hindi siya ipagdiwang ang pagdating ng kanilang vice and unconditional love,” aniya. Ang pananakot daw ay ipinadaan sa kan- gusto. magpapakampante. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 29 30 ENTERTAINMENT August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Camille Prats, ikakasal ulit By Cristy Kasilag

IKAKASAL na naman sa pangalawang pagkakataon ang 30 anyos na aktres at tel- evision host na si Camille Prats. Ang kasal ay magaganap sa 2017. Ang buong pangalan ni Camille ay Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats pero hanggang ngayon ay tinatawag pa rin siya na “Princess Sarah” dahil dun siya na- kilala sa pagganap na bidang bata sa peli- kula na “Sarah… Ang Munting Prinsesa.” Nuong ika-18 ng Hulyo nagpropose ang kababata niya, na naging boyfriend niya, na si John “VJ” Yambao. CAMILLE Ikinagulat daw ni Camille ang pang- yayari dahil ang pagkakaalam niya ay sa Pagbaba daw ni Camille ng kotse, na- bata pa sila ni VJ. isang family gathering ang dadaluhan niya gulat siya nung nakita niya ang kapatid Magkababata sila Camille at VJ. Sa sa resort nila sa Batangas. Pero hindi lang niya na babae na nakatayo sa isang ma- katunayan, mag-classmate sila nuong nasa pala isang ordinaryong family bonding habang aisle. Habang naglalakad siya ay elementarya sila. Nuong 2013 nagsimula ang magaganap, kung hindi isang propos- nakita niya ang ilan niyang malalapit na silang magdate. al. kaibigan at ibang staff ng show niya na Si Anthony Linsangan ang unang asawa Para ma pull off ang surprise propos- “MARS.” ni Camille at nagkaroon silang anak. Pero al ay kinunchaba ni VJ ang kapatid ni Pinaupo raw siya at naging emotional sa edad na 31 ay pumanaw si Anthony Camille na si John Prats at misis nito na siya nung napanuod niya ang palabas sa nuong Setyembre 2011 dahil sa sakit na si Isabel Oli. projector. Pinakita ang mga litrato nung nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Baron Geisler, nagwala By Cristy Kasilag that offers entertainment and serves alco- holic beverages,” dagdag nito. NASANGKOT na naman sa isang iskan- Wala daw silang alam na bar na hindi dalo ang magaling na aktor na si Baron nagpapasok ng customer dahil lamang Geisler. lasing ito. Nakuhanan ng video si Baron na nag- Pero naisip nila na ang pagbabawal kay wawala sa labas ng isang bar sa Pam- Baron para pumasok sa bar ay dala na rin panga dahil di umano siya pinayagan ng ng stigma dahil may ilang beses na din dalawang bouncers na pumasok dahil sa BARON itong napabalitang nasangkot sa parehas kalasingan. na gulo. Sa video, na kaagad naging viral sa so- Nagalit ang bouncer dahil pati ang anak Sinisi din nila ang management ng bar cial media, makikitang nakikipag usap si niya ay isinali sa gulo. dahil ito di umano ang nagsimula ng gulo Baron sa mga bouncers at nagpupumilit Ang iba pang reklamo sa aktor ay at pinalala pa nung sinaktan ang dam- na siya ay payagan na pumasok sa bar. naninigarilyo ito sa dancefloor at di uma- damin ng aktor. Ang 33-anyos na aktor, na ang tunay na no ay nambabastos ng ibang tao. “Despite the commotion outside the pangalan ay Baron Frederick von Geisler, Dinepensahan naman si Baron ng ALV bar, we are thankful that Baron had the ay naringgan pa na nagmumura sa video Talent Circuit, na nagmamanage sa ca- right mind to walk away in the end from at hinahamon ang mga bouncer ng sun- reer ng actor. the said incident. We pray for sobriety tukan. “We empathize with Baron Geisler’s and that the public be more discerning Ayon sa head bouncer ng establish- plea against the discrimination he suf- before judging anyone,” dagdag ng ALV ment, sumusunod lamang sila sa pata- fered from the bouncer and management Talent Circuit. karan na kapag lasing na ang isang tao ay of the said venue,” ayon sa ALV. Kahit na madalas masangkot sa mga hindi na ito dapat papapasukin sa loob. “As can be seen in the longer version of gulo si Baro, nakakakuha pa rin ito ng Nagalit di umano ang aktor at sa init video, Baron may have overreacted due mga proyekto dahil sa galing niya sa pag- ng kanilang pagsasagutan ay nagbitiw pa to frustration but had reason and was well arte. raw ito ng katagang “Magkano ka ba?” within his rights to question and demand Umaani siya ng papuri at nanalo na din saka nag mura. explanation from the manager or some- ng Best Actor Award sa 4th Cinemalaya Nagbanta pa raw ito na papatayin niya body who had authority, why he was be- Independent Film Festival nuong taong pati ang anak ng isang bouncer ng club. ing denied admission into a public place 2008. Pambato ni Mama Rene By Cristy Kasilag beauty contest kung saan nag stand out standout sa iba. ang 5’11 ft. na morena sa patimpalak. Iba daw ang mukha ng “Forevermore” KUNG merong gustong isali ang fashion Nagwagi siya at nakuha ang titulo sa 1979 na aktres, dahil na din siguro siya ay pro- designer na si Rene Salud sa mga beau- Miss International. dukto ng mix race. Ang kanyang ama na si ty pageants, ito ay walang iba kundi ang Sa henerasyon ng mga artista ngayon, John Castillo Soberano, ay isang Filipino, Kapamilya actress na si Liza Soberano. napipili ni Mama Rene ang 17-anyos na si samantala ang kanyang ina na si Jaquilyn Sa tingin ni Mama Rene Salud ang gan- Liza, na meron taas na ang 5’6 ft., na may Elizabeth Hanley ay isang Amerikana. da ni Liza ay pang beauty queen. pag-asang manalo sa beauty pageant. Ang hiling ni Mama Rene ay sana ay Marunong kumilatis si Mama Rene Iba daw ang ganda ni Liza, may pagka hindi magbago ang ganda ni Liza. kung anong klaseng ganda ang may exotic. Hindi tulad ng ibang aktres na mga Walang paligoy-ligoy din na sinabi ng malaking posibilidad na manalo ng isang mistiza at halos iisa lang ang dating sa fashion designer na alam na niya na hindi beauty contest. kanya. Lalo na daw kung aayusin ang mga mananalo ang pamangkin ni Melanie, na Si Mama Rene ang naka-diskubre kay buhok, ngipin o ilong, parang pare-pare- si Teresita Sen Moreno Marquez sa Binib- Melanie Marquez para sumali sa mga has na ang itsura, hindi tulad ni Liza na ining Pilipinas 2015. HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT 31 Hindi pa patay si Jiro --- Ai-ai delas Alas By Cristy Kasilag aktor sa kanyang Instagram account na To all my followers paki-repost na lang po nifico”. Binanggit din ni Ai-Ai na, ayon sa dok- kung saan mapapansin ang mas malinis … Salamat #buhayathealthyjiro.” Imbes na mag kalat ng mga kasinun- tor ni Jiro na si Dr. Bernadette Arcena, PINABULAANAN ng Comedy Queen na mukha, mas magandang kalusugan at Hiniling ng aktres, na gumanap bilang galingan ay mas mabuti pa ipagdasal na nasuri na si Jiro ng isang internist para na si Ai-Ai delas Alas ang mga balita na maayos na kalagayan ni Jiro. ina ni Jiro sa pelikulang “Tanging Ina,” na lang na mabilis gumaling si Jiro, sabi ni sa medical clearance at binigyan siya ng patay na ang magaling na aktor na si Jiro Kalakip ng litrato ni Jiro, sinabi ni Ai-Ai sana ay tigilan na mga tao ang pagkakal- Ai-ai. multivitamins. Manio. na: “Eto siya super healthy … Ok na ok at ng maling tsismis na pumanaw na ang Tinulungan ni Ai-Ai na maipunta si Jiro Medyo ilang pa din ang aktor sa ibang Gamit ang social media, nag post si siya buhay na buhay … Sana mga taong aktor, na umani ng maraming awards at sa isang ayaw sabihin na wellness center tao pero mas nakikisalamuha na siya Ai-Ai nang mga litrato ng 23-anyos na nagkakalat na patay siya tumigil na sila … papuri sa pag ganap niya bilang si “Mag- sa Quezon City. ngayon. Rhap Salazar, galit sa naglilip-synch By Cristy Kasilag

NAKAPUKAW aten- syon si Rhap Salazar nung nagtweet siya sa kanyang Twitter ac- count nuong ika-4 ng July ng “I hate seeing artists lip-synching on RHAP TV…Yung iba nagka- ka-album pa. That’s my opinion guys. Thanks for understand- ing.” Sinabi ni Rhap na wala siyang tinutukoy na partikular na tao sa kanyang comment pero naging viral ang kanyang tweet. Hin- di rin naman sumang-ayon lahat sa kan- yang sinabi. Para sa “It’s Showtime” host na si Vice Ganda, hindi dapat magalit ang 19-anyos na si Rhap sa ibang tao dahil lamang nag lip-sync sila pagkumakanta dahil wala na- man silang ginagawang masama sa kanya. “Do not hate people, ano man ang gi- nagawa nila. Why will you hate people na wala naman nilalabag na batas? Hindi naman inapakan ang karapatang-pantao mo,” ang sabi ni Vice nung minsan nakap- anayam sa radyo. “Sa pagtupad ng mga pangarap natin, hindi naman natin sinabi sa mga totoong singer na hindi na, ‘Hindi na kayo puwe- deng gumawa, kami na lang.’ Wala naman tayong ipinagkait sa lahat,” ang sabi pa niya. Ayon naman sa talent manager na si Boy Abunda, sa halip na magalit sa mga hindi marunong kumanta dahil siya ay nagka- ka-album, pag-aralan na lang daw ni Rhap mabuti kung bakit maayos ang takbo ng kanilang singing career. Dagdag pa ng King of Talk na minsan din daw kahit ang mga magagaling na mang-aawit ay naglilip-sync. “My advice as a manager Rhap is this: instead of hating, instead of disliking these non-singers who are making it as singers, you should watch them. Discover what makes them tick. Review your brand es- sence and equity,” payo ni Kuya Boy. “What are they doing that you have failed to do? Because with your enormous talent, Rhap, I’m sure you have a place un- der the sun. That is how you make some- thing negative, positive,” ang payo ni Boy. Dalawang beses ng nanalo si Rhap sa ginanap na World Championship of Per- forming Arts. 32 ENTERTAINMENT August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS Luis Manzano, tinawag na bading

By Cristy Kasilag Sa kasalukuyan, ang aktres na si Angel bakla, ang sagot na panganay na anak ng Locsin, na tinanghal na sexiest ng men’s Star For All Seasons at Batangas Gover- NABASH na pero cool pa din. magazine na Uno, ang kanyang girlfriend. nor Vilma Santos, ay hindi na daw bago Ito ang dating ng 34-taong gulang na Naging kasintahan din ni Luis ang FHM’s ang isyu na binabato laban sa kanya. host, actor at modelong si Luis Manzano sexiest woman sa taon na ito---ang Kapu- Dagdag pa ni Luis na hindi porket su- nang minsan ay may pinatulan siyang so aktres na si Jennylyn Mercado. masagot siya sa nang-aaway sa kanya ay basher sa social media site na Twitter. Hindi pinalagpas ni Luis ang pamba- mayabang na siya. Ang tanong pa niya Nuong ika-22 ng Hulyo, meron na post bastos at sinagot niya ang basher na: Oink ay, “Just because you’re a celebrity & u ang mga fans ni Luis, na endorser ng isang oink!!! Ingat sa mga fiesta pards!!! Dapat fight back, mayabang na? Nasan ang logic clothing line, pero merogn nagkomento na na headline ermat mo dati, nanganak ng dun? Wala na ba kayong right to defend “Ano yan bakla?Ha ha ha… peace.” biik! hahahahahahahttps://twitter.com/ urselves?” Si Luis ang napiling endorser para sa abalauro/status/623701856426983424 … Si Luis ay nakipagpalitan pa ng opinion “Maldita Man” line ng Maldita clothing. Humirit ulit ang basher at pilit na pinapa sa iba niyang followers. Ang ginagamit na Twitter account nung amin ang Kapamilya star kung ano tala- Ang sabi ng isang nag komento ay, nag bash kay Luis ay, “ItsMeArnel (@ ga ang kasarian niya. Nilait pa niya ang “What the hater did was wrong but u retal- NhelPogi06).” mga artista, na sa pananaw niya ay ang iated & resorted to throwing physical in- Matagal nang may mga nagtatanong sa pinakamababang uri ng propesyon “sa sults, which is stooping down to his level.” tunay na kasarian ni Luis. Siguro dahil buong universe.” Sinagot naman ito ni Luis na, “The same hanggang sa ngayon a y bagamat nagkaka Nung tinanong siya sa Twitter kung way imposing a gender preference on girlfriend siya ay hindi pa siya nagpapa- hindi ba siya nagsasawa dahil paulit-ulit someone is foul right? I’m not on a pedes- kasal. na lang nauungkat ang issue kung siya ay tal, never claimed i was ;)” LUIS Dennis at Jennylyn, ‘magkakabalikan’ Pabor sa same-sex marriage By Cristy Kasilag naming artista, at magaling yung director. By Cristy Kasilag Atsaka pinaghandaan talaga namin ng MAGKAKABALIKAN ngayong Agosto husto para buuin tong show naming.” ANG kadalasang tahimik at hindi su- sina Jennylyn Mercado at Dennis Trillo sa Gaganap si Dennis bilang “Emman,” masali sa mga debate na si Angel Locsin teleseryeng My Faithful Husband na ipa- ang matapat na asawa ni” Mel,” na siya ay kamakailan nagbigay ng pahayag ng palabas sa GMA Channel 7. naming role ni Jennylyn. kanyang opinion ng sa issue ng same sex Parehong sabik ang dalawa na magka- Maganda ang pagsasamahan nila “Em- marriage. roon uli ng pagkakataong makatrabahao man” at “Mel” at ng kanilang mga anak Nuong nakaraang buwan ay napabalita ANGEL ang isa’t-isa habang sinabi nila sa ka- hanggang sa makita ulit ni “Mel” ang dati na pinayagan na ng korte sa Estados Un- nilang fans na magugustuhan ng mga ito DENNIS niyang boyfriend at hindi na siya mapa- idos na gawing legal ang same-sex mar- na respetuhin at mahalin ang mga tao na ang bagong teleserye. kali. riage o pagpapakasal ng dalawang tao na nabibilang sa sinasabing third sex. “Sana magustuhan niyo kasi maganda atake namin sa bawat eksena pero I think, Kasama sa cast ng My Faithful Hus- parehas ang kasarian. Pero marami ang hindi nasiyahan sa yung istorya nito. Kakaiba siya sa mga comfortable na naman kami sa isa’t isa,” band ang mga artistang sina Mikael Daez, Ikinatuwa ito ng 30 anyos na Kapa- pahayag ni Angel, na mayroong mahigit dati naming ginawa kaya interesting. Ex- sabi ni Jennylyn. Louise delos Reyes, Kevin Santos, Jade milya aktres dahil sinusuportahan daw na isang milyong followers sa kanyang cited akong maka-trabaho siya [Dennis] Sinabi naman ni Dennis: “Maganda tong Lopez, Gerald Napoles, Aaron Yanga, niya ang karapatan ng mga kaibigan niya Instagram account. kasi matagal din kaming hindi nagkasama. show na gagawin namin. Maganda yung Rexy Evert, Timmy Cruz, Snooky Serna, napapabilang sa LGBT (lesbians, gays, Nakatanggap siya ng maraming ba- Titingnan ko kung paano ang magiging kwento niya, magaling yung mga kasama Noni Buencamino at Rio Locsin. bisexual, transgender) community. tikos, at mayroon pang ilan na gumamit Sa kanyang Instgram account “there- ng bersikulo mula sa Bibliya na bumaba- alangellocsin” napost niya ang pahayag tikos sa same-sex marriage. ng isang pareng Hesuita, si Fr. James Ang sagot ng aktres, na girlfriend ng Martin S.J., na nagsasabi na madami si- aktor na si Luis Manzano, sa mga bu- yang mga kaibigan na napapabilang sa matikos sa kanya ay: “Kung magiging LGBT community. insensitive, rude, and self righteous ho Hinikayat din ng pari ang Simbahan tayo, wag na ho natin idamay ang Diyos. Katolika na pagbutihin pa ang pagtuturo That’s very ungodly and a huge turn off.” HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 33 34 ATPB August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS

Horoscope What’s Cooking? After a hard week at work, reward yourself ingredients Capricorn December 22 to January 19 with this mouth-watering dish that is except salt and Maging masaya ka din para sa kasiyahan at tagumpay ng ibang easy to prepare. Grilled lamb chops with pepper. tao. Iyan ang tanda ng taong hindi insecure. barbecue sauce offers a delectable meal 3. Place lamb chops with its hints of honey, salt, and pepper. on a pan and Share it with your friends! season with salt Ingredients: and pepper. Aquarius January 20 to February 18 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced, 4. Pour over 1 lb. lamb chops, barbecue sauce. Kung patuloy kang binabagabag ng mga kabiguan mo sa 2tbsp sherry 5. Grill until lamb nakaran, isipin na lamang na mas lalo kang tumapang dahil sa 1 onion chopped, chops are cooked kanila. 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 6. Garnish with 1 cup tomato sauce, zucchini and bell pepper. Top with 1/2 cup of tomato ketchup, barbecue sauce. Pisces February 19 to March 20 2 tbsp honey salt and pepper to taste Manalangin at magpakatatag ka sa gitna ng mga unos sa buhay. Garnishings: sliced zucchini and bell pepper Enroll at Culinary Arts Centre Huwag solohin ang mga problema. Procedure: Room 502, 5/F #172-176 Winfull Commercial Building 1. Pre-heat grilled pan into medium high Wing Lok St. Sheung Wan, Hong Kong heat. Tel. 28507714 or 28507724 By Chef Jay 2. Whisk onion and garlic with all other Call at 28507724 or 28507714 Dator March 21 to April 19 Aries Magnilay-nilay. Mabuti nang humingi ng direksyon sa Maykapal nating tagpuan ha! Juan: Napakalambing po kasi ng boses mo, Lola: Oo! Hintayin mo na lang ako dun. ma’am. Iyan po ang dahilan kung bakit ukol sa mga oportunidad na dumarating sa buhay mo. (Naghintay si Lolo sa may tabing ilog dala natutulog ako. ang tatlong rosas at tsokolate. Maghapon Teacher: Bakit iyong iba, hindi naman si Lolo naghintay ngunit walang dumating, nakakatulog? kaya’t umuwi na lang siya. Pagdating sa bahay Juan: Ma’am, hindi po kasi sila nakikinig sa iyo nadatnan si lola na nakahiga at tumatawa) eh! Taurus April 20 to May 20 Lolo: Bakit hindi mo ako sinipot? May mga bagay kang nais iwasan, pero kahit anong gawin mo Lola: Hindi ako pinayagan ni Mommy! BF kasama si GF sa kwarto Girlfriend: Babe, bakit may dalawang pirasong kailangan mo silang harapin. Huwag kang mag-alala. Kung Binata: Ale, liligawan ko po ang anak ninyo. Ale: Huwag muna. Nag-aaral pa siya. Lolo: Astig ngipin mo hijo, parang exam. butil ng bigas dito sa drawer mo? paghahandaan mo ang mga ito, may tagumpay pa rin. Binata: Sige po, kapag uwian na lang nila. Apo: Bakit lolo? Boyfriend: Babe, aaminin ko sa iyo. Kapag Lolo: One seat apart. nagsisinungaling ako sa iyo, naglalagay ako ng Dinalaw ng anak ang tatay niya sa kulungan... Apo: Kayo din lolo, ngipin ninyo astig, parang isang butil ng bigas dyan. test. Girlfriend: (kinilig) Wow. Mag-iisang Gemini May 21 to June 20 Tatay: Anak, bakit ikaw lang mag-isa ang dumadalaw sa akin dito? Bakit hindi mo Lolo: Bakit hijo? taon na tayo, dalawang beses ka pa lang Magpasensya. May mga tao talagang kailangan ng pang-unawa kasama ang nanay mo? Apo: Fill in the blanks. nagsinungaling sa akin. I love you, babe! Teka, bakit may 80 pesos dito? dahil may mga pinagdaraanan sila sa buhay ngayon. Anak: ‘Tay, nagsha-sopping po si inay... Tatay: Aba ang dami yatang pera ng nanay mo. Misis: Doc, magkano po ang magpa-face lift? Boy: Umabot na kasi ng dalawang kilo babe Saan naman siya kumuha ng pera? Iyong complete treatment? eh. Sayang naman, kaya binenta ko na. Anak: Iyong pabuya po sa inyo. Doctor: Ah, 450,000 pesos. Misis: Ang mahal naman... Ano ba ang Juan: Kung ang tawag sa mga batang may pinakamura para magmukha akong bata? lahing Pinoy at Amerikano ay Fil-Am, ano Cancer June 21 to July 22 Lolo: Ano kaya at ibalik natin ang nakaraan noong bago pa lang tayong mag-kasintahan? Doctor: Ah, eh...eto tsupon, 20 pesos lang. naman ang tawag sa mga batang may lahing Isiping maigi kung ano ang mahalaga sa iyo. Minsan kasi Lola: Masaya iyan. Sige. Bombay at Hapon? Lolo: Sige, bukas doon tayo magkita sa dati Teacher: Juan! Bakit ka natutulog sa gitna ng Pedro: Ano? nabubulagan tayo sa tansong akala ay ginto. klase? Juan: Eh di, Bom-Panes!

Leo July 23 to August 22 Ikaw ang inaasahan ngayon ng pamilya mo. Huwag mo silang Crossword Puzzle biguin. PAHALANG punongkahoy 1 Laman dagat 37 Bato sa alahas 6 Antala 38 Panulak sa balsa Virgo August 23 to September 22 11 Ms. Alegre 39 Singer na Imelda Huwag mainip. Dadaloy din ang ginahawa, sabi nga nila. 12 Ihabi 13 Sahig PABABA 14 Bansa 1 Panandok ng lupa 15 Dalawang pares 2 Alapaap Libra September 23 to October 22 16 Inabot ng gabi 3 Sabaw Iba na ang sitwasyon mo ngayon. Pangatawanan ang iyong mga 17 Bigti 4 Inutos responsibilidad. 19 __47 5 Etiketa 20 Island: daglat 6 Tutulin 22 Datal 7 Senador ____ Answer to last puzzle Scorpio October 23 to November 21 24 Tommy Abuel Peter Cayetano ibang lugar Mahirap maniwala sa sabi-sabi lamang. Mabuting kausapin ang 25 51 sa Romano 8 Paglabas sa 21 Sinumbatan mga taong sangkot sa isyu. 26 Lugar sa NCR kulungan 23 Initak 28 Inako ang 9 Barandilya 27 Lubos kasalanan 10 Si Barbie 29 Tuntong Sagittarius November 22 to December 21 31 Pita 16 Bayan sa 30 Klase ng skirt Suportahan ang mga pangarap ng mahal sa buhay. Mas lalo ka 34 Impis Nueva Ecija 32 Tali ng turumpo nilang kailangan ngayon. 35 Taliwas ng kaliwa 18 Kasama sa bahay 33 Mantsa sa balat 36 Uri ng 20 Dalhin sa 35 Kapisanan: daglat HONG KONG NEWS August 1, 2015 35 36 August 1, 2015 HONG KONG NEWS