A PUBLICATION OF THE HYEHWADONG FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN SEOUL ARCHDIOCESE

Volume 17 Issue 03 MARCH 2012

ni Bro. Allan Rodriguez nasalanta, subalit 40 pamilya lamang ang napili kumpara sa mga bahay at ari-arian na nawala Maluwalhating naihatid ang tulong pinansi- base sa ginawang evaluation ni Fr. Alvin Paran- dahil sa pagkawasak ng mga ito. Subalit maha- yal na umabot sa 110,000.00 pesos mula sa tar, MSP. Ang mga nabiyayaan ay ang mga lagang makita rin ng mga tumanggap ng tulong mga Migranteng Pinoy ng Korea para sa mga residente ng Guihulngan (6 pamilya); Jimalalud ang pagmamalasakit ng mga OFW dahil kahit biktima ng lindol sa Negros Oriental noong (30 pamilya); at La Libertad (4 pamilya). Labis papaano ay inilagay nila kayo sa kanilang mga Marso 17-18. Ang nasabing tulong ay hinatid ni ang kanilang pasasalamat sa mga OFW na nag- puso at isip na tulungan. Maraming salamat sa Bro. Allan Rodriguez ng MSP Migrants’ Desk bahagi ng tulong para sa mga nasalanta noong lahat ng Pinoy sa Korea at sa MSP Migrants’ kasama ang 7 volunteers na pawang mga estud- nakaraang lindol. Ayon pa kay Sr. Catherine Desk na naglakbay pa talaga ng malayo.” Ang yante ng St. Francis College of Negros Orien- Carandang, OFM, at isang madre na nagtuturo Outreached Program na ito ay inilunsad sa tal. Kaugnay sa ginanap na survey noong na- sa St. Francis College, “Kung tutuusin, napaka- pamamagitan ng Hyewadong Filipino Catholic karaang buwan, mayroong 91 pamilya ang liit lamang na halaga ang iniabot na tulong Community (HFCC).

By Sis. Mel “Tony” Sacapanio, an Elder Disciple from Ma- l Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partner Fellow- nila and current Disciple In– charge was the E ship International (PPFI), Seoul Chapter, speaker. It was attended mostly by the members held the Church Workers’ Formation last Feb- of the different ministries. ruary 26, 2012 at the 3rd floor of the Filipino This program was originally scheduled every Center in Seongbeok-dong, Seoul. It started at 4 3rd Sunday of the month at 10:00 until 10:30 pm and lasted until 6:00 pm. Bro. Antonio (Continued on page 11)

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Migrants to get transalations for hospital By Sis. Mel vance by Arthur Lichtenberger, the twenty first care ·············································· 3 he Prayer Vigil is done every 1st Satur- Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church on Korea, Philippines agree to prevent T day of the month. For March, it was The Meaning of Fasting and Feasting: illegally-brokered marriages ············· 3 sponsored by Consul General Ms. Sylvia Mara- Fast from criticism, and feast on praise sigan and Couples for Christ. It was held at the Fast from self pity and feast on joy Reaping the Fruits of your Labor ······· 4 3rd floor of Filipino Catholic Center. The gath- Fast from resentment and feast on peace Suze Orman warns OFW families: You ering started 8:30 pm by praying a Holy Rosary. Fast from jealousy and feast on love can't count on remittances forever ······ 5 Attendees were comprised of some HFCC vol- Fast from pride and feast on humility unteers and members of Couples for Christ. The A Vision for Filipino OFWs ·············· 5 Fast from selfishness and feast on service guest speaker was Sis. Angel Libron, SSpSS. Fast from fear and feast on faith. Likhaan ········································· 6 In observance of Lenten Season, Sis. Angel La Comedia ···································· 7 Libron shared some words for Lenten obser- (Continued on page 7) The Lamb's Supper: The Bible and the Mass ············································· 8 Mga Gintong Aral ni El Shaddai ········ 9 Gestures and Postures of the Emely Dicolen-Abagat, Ph.D. Women’s Day, is celebrated in many countries Congregation at Mass ····················· 10 The Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Commu- around the world every 8th of March. It is a day nity (HFCC) celebrated the International when women are recognized for their achieve- Arthritis may be healed by one’s own ments without regard to divisions, whether cells… ·········································· 11 Women’s Day on March 11, 2012 with a forum which aimed to inform the Filipinas living in national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic Ulat Komunidad ···························· 12 South Korea with some issues and laws affect- or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and Announcements ····························· 13 ing their status as migrant women and as mar- ried to Koreans. This was held at the Chapel of more importantly, for looking ahead to the un- Frequently Called Numbers ············· 14 the St. Benedict Parish Church, Hyehwadong, tapped potential and opportunities that await Daily Mass Readings (ORDO) ·········· 14 Seoul, at 4:00 p.m. future generations of women. Birthday Greetings ························· 14 It can be noted that International Women's In South Korea, it was celebrated to pay trib- Day, originally called International Working (Continued on page 7)

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Page 2 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Volume 17 Issue 03 pital accommodation and medical fees at the countries to stem “problematic” marriages be- Migrants to get translations eight designated hospitals for illegal sojourners tween Korean men and Filipino women, the for hospital care and other foreign workers who are excluded Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said By Kim Rahn from the state-run healthcare insurance scheme. Monday. nregistered migrant workers will have The central government will provide 70 per- Gender Equality and Family Minister Kim U access to interpretation and private cent of the cost, while SMG will pay the re- Kum-lae will sign a memorandum of under- caregiver services when they are hospitalized, maining 30 percent. standing with Imelda Nicolas, chairwoman of Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) said If the total medical cost is less than 5 million the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), Wednesday. won ($4,440), the authorities cover the entire at the ministry in Seoul at 11:30 a.m. today. “When migrant workers need medical atten- expense for foreigners who are hospitalized; if Under the agreement, the two countries will tion at a hospital, they have difficulty commu- the cost is between 5 and 10 million won, it will work together to crack down on illegally- nicating with staff. We’ll provide interpreters or be fully covered if the hospital verifies the rea- brokered marriages and help migrant wives caregivers who can speak their mother tongue,” sons for the high fees; and if the cost is over 10 from the Southeast Asian country start a new said Kim Chang-bo, director general for the million won, the authorities will pay 10 million life. city’s health policy bureau. won plus 80 percent of additional expenses. “An increasing number of Filipino women The language services will be offered to un- Besides the service for foreign laborers, the are settling down with Korean men. To help registered migrant workers, their children, im- city plans to offer regular medical checkups for migrant wives adapt to the new environment migrant spouses who have newly arrived and 6,600 homeless people and residents in the here, we will offer them more education pro- are not yet covered by Korea’s medical insur- lowest income housing. grams on the Korean language, culture and ance, refugees and their children. It will also provide dental services to the society in their home country,” Kim said. “Registered foreign workers are basically elderly or the disabled who are unable to get In 2010, 1,906 Filipino women entered the covered under medical insurance and are enti- medical attention due to immobility. country to marry Korean men, up from 980 in tled to other services. The measure aims to [email protected] 2005. So far, a total of 12,000 migrant wives extend medical services to cover unregistered source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/ from the Philippines have settled down here, employees and other foreigners who can’t re- news/nation/2012/03/117_106451.html accounting for 5.7 percent of the total migrant ceive proper medical treatment because they do ————— o ————— wives population as of the end of 2011. not have Korean medical insurance,” Kim said. Korea, Philippines agree to “We expect the agreement signed by both Eight hospitals designated by the city will sides will help make marriages between Korean offer interpretation services as well as have prevent illegally-brokered husbands and Filipino wives more successful private caregivers on hand assigned to them for and long-lasting. It will also improve the rights up to one month. marriages of migrant wives,” Kim said. “We haven’t decided on how many and what By Lee Hyo-sik The two sides will hold a series of working- he government will offer language and languages we will be able to provide. We are level talks to expand education and vocational other educational programs to Filipino looking for caregivers who speak foreign lan- T programs for Filipino women, she said. Cur- women tying the knot with Korean men prior to guages used by immigrant workers the most, rently, Korea operates five education centers their arrival here, to help them adapt to their such as Chinese, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Thai overseas for foreign women who are marrying new life in Korea. and Tagalog,” he said. This is part of an agreement between the two (Continued on page 4) At the same time, the city will subsidize hos-

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Reaping the Fruits of your Labor By: Judee Grace Nemeno-Guanzon t was Feb 13, 2010 when I and my son first stepped here in Korea. Everything was unpredictable, risky, and oblivious. I only knew one I friend whom I haven’t met personally until I landed at Incheon Airport. Only one thing was definite, I was sucked up and was very desperate to enter another threshold of my life. Since birth, my life has always been complicated since I was raised by my grandparents because my parents were engaged in an “on and off” relationship which finally ended into separation in 1998. With this situation, I was forced to mature early and had to be the guardian (ina-tatay) of my 7 younger siblings when our parents lived their separate lives. I did not enjoy childhood, so as my adolescence, like the normal children do since I was trained to look after my younger brothers and sisters. When I became a young adult I had to work hard to help finance and sustain their education. I worked almost 24/7 for the past 12 and half years after I finished my undergraduate degree, doing part-time jobs here and there just to earn money. There was a time when I almost got lost when my siblings had their examinations while our youngest was confined in the hospital for a severe lung problem. But I kept holding-on. I convinced myself that I had to conquer all those trials by taking things one at a time coupled with my 4D’s in life (desire, diligence, discipline and determination). However, I knew I won’t be able to hurdle all those hardships without the wisdom and strength from the Almighty. Despite the stressful situations, and wherever I am (in the jeepney, on the road, in the train, in the lab) , I would always pause, say a little prayer and tell myself that I can handle this because He is a faithful God so I would never be forsaken. Trials did not stop when I came to Korea. When I had the opportunity to pursue further studies in Life Sciences as a scholar at Ewha Woman’s University, I brought with me my only son. It was one of the biggest decisions I made in my life when I gave-up my teaching career and went back to student life in a foreign country where everything was strange; from the weather conditions, culture, the people, the transportation system and most especially language. All of these scared me a lot to travel alone and kept me under the state of paranoia. I did not know the Korean alphabet nor a single Korean word and the sentence pattern of the Korean Language. Thus, my student life was so difficult since the mode of instruction was Korean and then I was the only foreigner in the class. I can vividly remember how shocked I was on my first day of school, that after my Ko- rean language class in the morning, my major classes have to be in Korean too. I felt like I was so dumb when everybody was busy jotting down notes about the lectures, yet I was just seated doing nothing because I did not understand anything at all. I was a dummy in the classroom and I would usually go home with migraine. Many times, I would be caught off guard of the examination schedules, reports, and the like. Moreover, I also had struggles for my research life since my admission at Ewha was peculiar; instead of getting a principal investigator (PI) first, get the scholarship and then the admission; mine was the opposite. I got the scholarship, got the admission yet I didn’t have my professor who will sponsor my cost of living as well as my research pursuit. I went through a difficult task to get a PI. I was embarassed, I trembled and even shed tears. I reached the point in which I thought, I and my son will have to go back to the Philippines for losing the battle. In addition to these stressors, I had to take full responsibility of being a single parent and so I had to function as a teacher, a friend, and a mother to my son. It was completely a 180 degrees transformation in my life. But God really works in mysterious ways. Soon after I sent multiple emails to a number of professors, the director of the graduate school who also happened to be the first scientist in Korea, interviewed me and fi- nally decided to sponsor me for the first semester. It was also overwhelming when I later learned that he facilitated the process for me to get my research supervisor for the rest of my stay in Ewha. On the other hand, through my friends, I was referred to a Filipino nun who facilitated the af- filiation of my son to an Agabang that was managed by Korean Salesian nuns. With their help, my son was able to continue his education while he enjoyed learning the Korean culture and language and was strongly imbued with faith and Catholicism. These nuns also helped us with our housing. Life was so amazing. My single friend in Korea had multiplied and further assistance came at the most unexpected time. I was so blessed de- spite the trials. Hence, my experiences made me value the anecdote about the pencil and paper. Everyone in this world is born like an unsharpened pencil, manufactured and designed differently, clueless of whom it will belong and where or how it would be used. However, it becomes meaning- ful when its led is exposed by sharpening and can be used eventually in many ways. As time goes by, the length of the pencil becomes shorter de- pending on how it was utilized as it sacrifices its led whenever it is used. For me, life of a person is like that, as I continue to write my life’s journey, I commit mistakes but the eraser, the Almighty, is there to correct these mistakes. Furthermore, the challenges and hardships I encountered sharpened me into a better person. The paper represents the environment where we are differently situated which may be changed from time to time. I realized that I just have to allow Him to shape me according to His plan, be patient and be willing to sacrifice. After all, everything pays off, and now I am reaping the fruits of my labor. I have made my younger siblings professionals, gifted with a brilliant child, earned a new degree and offered with a promising research career at Konkuk University. The bottom line is that, everyone has to be submissive to the main and Almighty writer and let Him be the guide of the path He has designed for each person. Then everything will really fall into place at the right time and will pave the way to a good life. Above all, one may not notice how God has used each of us to touch other people’s lives and consequently be regarded as a branded pencil. Indeed, God is good all the time!

(Continued from page 3 - Korea, Philippines agree ...) husbands. Korean men, three in Vietnam and one each in It has become more difficult for Korean men the Philippines and Mongolia. to tie the knot with foreign women as the gov- The two nations will boost the exchange of ernment has introduced a set of regulations information on Korean grooms and Filipino aimed at preventing “dubious” marriages. brides, as well as clamp down on matchmaking Stricter rules have been imposed on issuing F agencies and brokers engaging in illicit activi- -2 spouse visas, requiring future Korean hus- ties to arrange marriages for greater profits. bands to take extensive educational courses to Interracial marriages between Koreans and prepare for interracial marriages before inviting non-Koreans peaked at 42,356 in 2005, ac- their foreign spouses to join them in Korea. counting for 13.5 percent of all newly married Those seeking a foreign spouse are also re- couples here. quired to present certificates of their marital Following a series of domestic violence cases status, health, employment as well as criminal against migrant wives the number of marriages record when they sign up to find a wife through source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/ has decreased since 2006. Some of the foreign a marriage agency. news/nation/2012/03/113_106774.html wives were murdered by their abusive Korean [email protected] ————— o —————

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little something for yourself?' It goes on for 10, card debts, the next step is to start saving for 15, 20 years," she said. the rainy days before trying to learn to invest in Then Orman observed that in the last two complicated instruments like mutual funds or years, her staff stopped coming home to the stocks. Philippines for their annual month-long vaca- "But nothing feels greater than to have a tion every May. When she asked, they said they sum of money in a bank account somewhere. wanted to save the plane fare money and open a And that what they should be striving for," bank account. Orman said. "They are afraid they don't have money Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/ themselves and what are they going to do? And article/25554/suze-orman-warns-ofw-families- their parents can't take care of them, their par- you-cant-count-on-remittances-forever ents just died or something happened," she said. ————— o ————— That sudden change in their thinking was brought about by the realization that they are A Vision for Filipino OFWs getting older and they are not feeling as sprite By R. Chavez as they did 10 or 20 years ago. oth OFIs (Overseas Filipino Investors) Suze Orman warns OFW The personal finance guru noted that this B and OFEs (Overseas Filipino Entrepre- families: You can't count on phenomenon is not exclusive to the Philippines neurs) are far better alternatives than OFWs but it resonates to economies that are dependent (Overseas Filipino Workers). OFWs work for remittances forever on remittances such as African countries. money or some would say, “managed by 27-Feb-12, 10:19 PM | Likha Cuevas-Miel, Change culture of mendicancy money” while both OFIs and OFEs possess the knowledge and skills to let money work for InterAksyon.com Orman said that it is important to evaluate them or have the ability to manage money pro- ANILA, Philippines - Families of the realities that are besetting OFWs and their ductively. In this article, we will look into the overseas Filipino workers must antici- families. They should also think about whether M overview of the process a Filipino has to take pate the day when remittances from their loved or not perpetuating the culture of mendicancy for him to experience the transformation from ones will stop coming, international personal among the able-bodied members of the ex- finance advisor Suze Orman said on Monday in tended family is really helping them and the an OFW into becoming an OFI or OFE. Manila. economy. OFIs and OFEs Serve as a Vision Orman, who hosts her own show on CNBC "Are we helping those people by sending The foregoing challenge does not mean to and is a favorite resource person at Oprah, said money to them so they never have to dig deep undermine the contribution of Filipino OFWs that families who are dependent on remittances themselves and reach their own potential be- to national economy. The Philippine govern- must always think that the money will not flow cause the money is coming into them like ment acknowledges them as “modern-day he- forever; their loved ones can lose their jobs clockwork when they haven't made any contin- roes” and rightly be so due to the many sacri- abroad, get sick, or even die. gency plan in case that money stops because fices they made primarily for the financial well- "Anything can happen at any time and the they don’t think it will ever going to stop? It is ness of their family and secondarily to boost the problem that is going on out there [abroad] possible that we're hurting them rather than nation’s economy. when one person from over there stops sending helping them/ Because a lot of times they OFIs first came to my attention through the money in here, you've not only affected one [dependents] are still very young," she said. writing of Juan “Jed” E. Dayang, Jr. Moreover, person there but also four, five or six people The personal financial advisor related that Rovel Tomambo of Create Abundance Interna- over here. Then that starts the very dangerous some members of her household staff have tional Network is the first person I know who possibility of things going wrong," Orman said dependents that are young, employable people. coined the abbreviation OFEs. Jed’s dream is to in a talk hosted by the Bank of the Philippine One of them told Orman that her 23-year old see the remaking of Filipino OFW’s into OFIs Islands. brother "just does not want to work" despite by way of financial literacy. Rovel also be- OFW-dependent families have to under- being in perfect health. lieves in the power of financial literacy for an employee to become an employer, for a laborer stand where that money comes from in order "But it's another thing for parents. I believe to become an entrepreneur. His vision is to see for them to get motivated to fix their household all children should take care of their parents, I Filipinos spreading all throughout the world no finances, she added. don't care where they are. I take care of my more as laborers and employees but as busi- The Philippine economy is kept afloat by own mother, she's going to be 97. It's an honor consumer spending that is primarily fueled by to have money to take care of my mama. [But] nessmen and businesswomen. OFW remittances. Last year, overseas workers it's a whole different light if you're talking Overview of the Process to Take sent $20-billion back home, a record in remit- about brother, sister, friends, or things like What process a Filipino has to take in order tances. According to a survey conducted by that," she said. to experience the transformation from being an Citibank in 2007, however, only one of 10 Fili- Pay debts, save OFW into becoming OFE and OFI? I just want pinos save enough to last their families nine Once the OFWs and their dependents have to identify three. weeks. evaluated their situation, the next step in First, a Filipino must invest time learning Orman said OFW dependents must change achieving financial freedom is to pay off all personal development. Personally, I see taking their expectation that the funds they receive credit card debts. time to learn personal development, as the first step a person has to make in his journey into every month are going to always be there. After wiping out their high-interest credit "And once we understand it is possible that the world of entrepreneur and investment. Call- that check would stop [coming], you would ing Filipino OFWs into the world of business think twice before you go out and buy a flat and investment without first investing time to screen TV or you do things other than saving learn personal development is a misleading that money," the financial advisor said. advice. It is now a general knowledge among No money of their own entrepreneurs that 1 out of 10 businesses suc- ceed in the first five years of existence and out Orman shared that members of her house- of 10 who succeeded, only 1 survive in the hold staff are Filipinos, so she is familiar with succeeding 5 years. In short, the risk is high. the habits of OFWs, and the culture of sending their entire paycheck back home and leaving Mindset and core values have to change in nothing for themselves. entering the entrepreneurial world. Entrepre- "And we always say 'Can't you just save a (Continued on page 7) little money of your own? Can you just keep a Everyone must have Vision

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SALAMAT HULING AKDA Michael B. Balba Michael B. Balba

Salamat sa lahat, mga kaibigan Ito na ang huling tula na aking susulatin Hindi magagawang aking kalimutan Bago ako ay bumalik sa bayan kong ginigiliw Ang lahat ng bagay at pinagsamahan Dito sa'king huling akda ay papuri at dalangin Mananatili sa aking puso't isipan. Taos pusong iaalay sa Maylikhang Ama natin.

Laging nakaukit sa 'king ala-ala Buong pusong sasambitin, papuri at pasalamat Ang ating samahang tunay na kayganda Sa pagkalinga at paggabay na sa aki'y iginawad Kahit saang dako, ako ay mapunta Marami man ang sandaling lumuluha't naghihirap Hindi malilimot ang bansang Korea. Ako'y hindi nag-iisa pagkat Diyos ay kayakap.

Sa puso at diwa ay laging kapiling Ang pangamba at ang takot kapag aking nadarama Masasayang araw, pinagsamahan natin Taimtim akong nagdarasal sa Poon nating sinisinta Sa Poong Maykapal, tangi kong dalangin Anumang pagsubok ang dumating lahat ito'y nakakaya Nawa tayong lahat, Kanyang pagpalain. Pagkat Diyos ay kapiling sa sandaling nagdurusa.

Nawa lagi tayo ay Kanyang gabayan Kapag itong aking puso, nasaktan at nasugatan Sa pakikibaka sa takbo ng buhay Ang hapdi na nadarama, dinaraan ko sa dasal Hinihiling ko rin, nawa balang araw Paghihirap nitong loob ay dagliang napaparam Muling makasama ang mga kaibigan. Pagkat Ama na may likha sa tuwina ay karamay.

Salamat pong muli, maraming salamat Huling akda kong gagawin, inaalay ko sa Kanya Mga kaibigan, salamat sa lahat Bilang aking pasalamat sa Poon na sinisinta Sa aking paglisan, di ako iiyak Huling akda bago ako ay lumisan sa Korea Pagkat muli tayong magkikitang ganap. Sa puso ko ay nagbuhat, alay sa ating Ama.

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ment. On the other hand, investing without (Continued from page 1 - Prayer Vigil ...) LA COMEDIA knowledge and experience in the specific in- Sr Angel said there are more people who “A variety comedy concert” dustry you are investing is risky. To reduce the continued to share more words of advice with by: Benjie del Mundo risk, “investors” depend on experts’ advice. regard to Fast and Feast topic. She emphasized he Filipino E.P.S Workers Finally, a Filipino OFW has to invest time on forgiveness, hope and love. Citing examples T Association, in cooperation with learning financial literacy. In addition to per- of the people she met while doing her pastoral Hyehwa-dong Filipino Catholic Community sonal development, another educational prepa- ministry such as counseling. She was amazed will hold a benefit concert which will be held ration Filipino OFW has to take in his journey by most people in the way they face difficulties. on April 08, 2012 at Tongsong High School to become an OFE and OFI is to study financial People who choose to forgive instead of keep- Auditorium, Hyehwa-dong, Seoul . The literacy. Reading books, listening to audios and ing their selfish motives. She also imparted the show will start at 2:00 in the afternoon. The attending workshops are worthwhile use of prayer that is very close to her heart: concert will feature Starstruck winner Aljur time that would yield long-term return. To short Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Abrenica and Diego of the hit gag show in cut this process would be financially devastat- Lord, make me an instrument of you peace the Philippines, BUBBLE GANG. ing. However, this is not to say that there is no Where there is hatred, let me sow love As on overview, SULYAPINOY is the more risk for a financially informed person. Where there is injury, pardon official publication of Filipino E.P.S. Workers Knowing the distinction between uninformed Where there is doubt, faith Association (F.E.W.A.). F.E.W.A. is a Non- and informed risk would save you a lot of time Where there is despair, hope government; Non-profit Non-stock, people and and resources. Financial literacy would equip Where there is darkness, light God centered, and well established association you to take such informed risk. And where there is sadness joy of Filipino workers in South Korea , under A number of challenging and interesting O divine Master, Employment Permit System (E.P.S.) and was subjects would start to make sense to you as grant that I may not so much seek the first officially registered Filipino OFW you learn personal development and financial To be consoled as to console association by the Philippine Embassy through literacy and gain entrepreneurial knowledge To be understood as to understand its office known as Philippine Overseas Labor and experience. The fight against poverty, the To be loved as to love Office (P.O.L.O.) with registration number existence of temporary middle class, and going For it is in giving that we receive OFW-Korea-2006-001. abroad not as a career option but a financial It is in pardoning that we are pardoned F.E.W.A.’s main objective is the general necessity would be seen from a different per- And it is in dying that we are born to eternal welfare of all Filipino migrant workers in South spective. life. Korea . Under this objective, the organization Your “inner eye” or some would say your Amen launched its own publication to serve as the “financial genius” would be opened and you In conclusion, she said that more importantly voice of the modern living heroes and aims to will begin to see financial resources with your we must fast from ourselves and feast on Jesus unify all EPS and other Filipino migrant mind. If formerly you see nothing but scarcity, and others. workers in South Korea considering the fact now you will begin to see abundance almost The exposition of the Blessed Sacrament that its population has been gradually everywhere. followed after the inspirational talk and the increasing every year. Distinction between financial security and Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Arvin Mosqueda, The objectives of the show are the following: freedom, passive and active income, a new way MSP culminated the prayer gathering. 1) To raise funds for FEWA’s official to see investing, and the importance of emo- ————— o ————— publication, Sulyapinoy Newsletter for its tional intelligence and delayed gratification are monthly printing; subjects that would be of interest to you as a (Continued from page 1 - HFCC Celebrates ...) 2) To raise funds for the medical assistance for consequence of learning personal development ute to all the Filipinas- working in different Filipino workers here in Korea; and financial literacy. These subjects are wor- companies and factories, married to Koreans, 3) To raise funds for the Hyehwadong Catholic thy of further exploration and the writer hopes household helpers, and all employed in the Filipino Community (HFCC) Charity covering them in future articles. different places. The forum was graced by able projects; and —————————————————— and competent guests: Consul General Sylvia Marasigan, who talked about the Status of 4) To showcase the talents of Filipinos. The Author: RChavez is a man of many interests. Women in South Korea, the Salient Points of There will also be a raffle draw for those who Since 1986 at the age of 19, he has been in the MOU with Ministry of Gender Equality and will watch. To those who want to laugh to the pastoral ministry. Finishing his degree in theol- Family and the Anti-Mail Order Bride; Sr. An- max, be entertained and also help, please watch ogy in 1991 started his journey in theological gel Libron, SSpS, who shared her actual experi- the show. Tickets are available at FEWA office education. A turn in his career happened in 2009 ence as a counselor and in charge of a center for 2nd floor Woori bank Hyehwa-dong branch.or where financial literacy, personal development, multicultural families; Labor Attache Atty. Fely contact 010-8999-1612. entrepreneurship, and wellness industry caught Bay who discussed the Rights of Women ————— o ————— his attention. His financial situation opened new Workers in Korea (factory, entertainment, (Continued from page 5 - A Vision For ...) interests in human capital management and household helpers) and the Anti-Human Traf- freelance writing. neurs are known for emotional toughness and ficking Law; and Ms. Jasmine Lee, who in- ——————————————————- courage in facing informed risk. A person who formed the public about the Privileges and has been an employee all his life would find the References: Benefits of the Multicultural Families (Spouses world of entrepreneurs discouraging and fright- Arnel G. Talisayon. Financial Literacy Cam- and Children) provided by the Korean Govern- ening. This is the reason why personal develop- paign and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). ment. ment is necessary in taking this critical finan- Commission on Filipino Overseas. The forum ended with some questions and cial decision. Daniel Anne Nepomuceno-Rodriguez. Financial clarifications with the final blessing given by Second, a Filipino OFW has to gain knowl- Literacy Program for OFW Families Crucial. Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP. edge and experience in business. Between en- Commission on Filipino Overseas. trepreneurship and investing, the former de- Juan “Jed” E. Dayang, Jr., Advocating Financial ————— o ————— serves priority for all investing in the end re- Literacy to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). quires knowledge and skills in the world of Reflective Diplomat. business. Investment in itself is an investment Juan “Jed” E. Dayang, Jr. Financial Literacy Cam- in business. And that is why it is necessary for a paign and the Philippine Government.Reflective would be investor to have knowledge and ex- Diplomat. perience first in business. This knowledge and Source: http://buhayabroad.com/2011/09/17/a- experience prepare a person to be an investor vision-for-filipino-ofws/ and would give him specific ideas about invest- ————— o —————

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that they too were being moved by the Holy And this remained true in Jesus’ time. We The Lamb's Supper: Spirit, that they were writing under the can see a good picture of that synagogue liturgy The Bible and the Mass influence of God. early in Luke’s Gospel, where Jesus is invited (Editor’s note: This is the 11th part of the “Online Paul "wrote….according to the wisdom given to read the lesson of the day in the synagogue Bible Study” course on the subject taken from the to him" by the Holy Spirit, Peter said (see 2 in Nazareth (see Luke 4:16-22). website of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Studies - Peter 3:15-16). Paul himself said: "We speak… Jesus reads the lesson from Isaiah, then http://www.salvationhistory.com/) not with words taught by human wisdom, but interprets it in a sermon (see Luke 4:23-27) - Lesson Four: Fulfilled in Your with words taught by the Spirit" (see 1 just as today we hear readings and then an Hearing: The Liturgy of the Corinthians 2:13). sermon interpreting the readings in our Liturgy And many of the writings we have from the of the Word. Word (cont…) New Testament were explicitly written to be IV. The Word in the Liturgy of the II. God-Breathed read in the context of the Eucharistic Church A. No Ordinary Book celebration (see, for example, 1 Corinthians A. The Scripture Fulfilled That’s why before the priest reads the 1:2; 1 Timothy 1:1; Revelation 1:11; Jesus’ participation in the synagogue liturgy Gospel, he kisses the book; and before we Colossians 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:27). at Nazareth marks a turning point in salvation listen, we trace the sign of the cross on our history. foreheads, lips and hearts, giving thanks and III. The Word in the Liturgy of In effect, we see being played out what the glory that the Lord be with us. Israel Letter to the Hebrews later described: "In times These are not empty gestures or rituals. We A. The Place of Scripture past, God spoke in partial and various ways to do these things for one crucial reason: because In joining their own Scriptures to that of the our ancestors through the prophets; in these last we are receiving Scripture as the first Christians Old Testament in the celebration of the days, He spoke to us through a Son" (see received it — “not as a human word, but as it Eucharistic sacrifice, the early Church was Hebrews 1:1). truly is: the Word of God” (see 1 Thessalonians continuing a tradition begun by Israel. Notice what happens at Nazareth. 2:13). Since Scripture was believed to be the speech Jesus reads a passage written long ago to And that’s why the Scriptures always have an of God delivered through human instruments, it Israel’s ancestors by the prophet Isaiah. And honored place in our churches. had important place in the Israelites’ liturgy. not just any passage from Isaiah. But Isaiah’s In many churches, the Book of the Gospels is Indeed, it held a place very similar to the place promise of the Messiah - who would be elaborately bound, carried in processions, and it occupies in our own Liturgy of the Word. anointed by the Spirit and bring freedom for the placed centrally on the altar for the liturgy. It is When Moses received the Law from God, he oppressed, eyesight for the blind. the central object of the Liturgy of the Word, recited everything God had told him to the After reading Isaiah, Jesus says, "Today this and we treat it with the respect due the Word of people. They responded "with one voice" that Scripture passage is fulfilled in your God. they would do everything God had told them hearing" (see Luke 4:21). Our respect for the Scriptures is nothing new. (see Exodus 24:3). Then they offered sacrifice What God had once spoken through the We can see the same profound respect in the to God, and, in effect, were given communion prophets, was now being spoken by His Son. New Testament writers. in the "blood of the covenant" (see Exodus 24:4 And in hearing the Son’s Word, all the When we see the word "Scriptures" in the -8). Scriptures of old were fulfilled – that is, God New Testament, of course, it almost always In just the same way, after we hear the Word was now making good on the promises of refers to what we today call the Old Testament of God in our Liturgy of the Word, we profess Scripture. Notice that He says the promises of (see, for example, John 5:39 and Romans 1:2). our faith "with one voice" in the words of the Scripture are fulfilled "in your hearing." The Jews of Jesus’ time often referred to the Creed. Then the priest offers the Eucharist, and Until this moment at Nazareth, Israel’s Scriptures as "the Law and the prophets" (see we have communion in the "blood of the liturgy had been one of expectation and hope: Matthew 5:17) – by which they meant all that covenant" (see Mark 14:24), which is made the congregation heard the words of Moses and we understand as the Old Testament today. present to us on the altar. the prophets, and prayed that the Messiah might Jesus and His disciples, like all good Much later in the history of Israel, we see a come soon. Israelites of their time, understood that these similar liturgical use of God’s Word in the In Jesus, what was hoped for and anticipated were no ordinary books or writings. The reforms of King Josiah. has come to pass. Jesus, as He taught His Scriptures were "oracles of God" (see Romans A priest had found the Book of the Law (the disciples on that first Easter night, is the 3:2) or "prophecies" (see 2 Peter 1:19-20) - not first five books of the Old Testament) that had fulfillment of the Scriptures of Israel (see Luke in the sense of predicting the future, but in the been hidden during the reign of a wicked king 24:27,45). sense of being messages from God. (see 2 Chronicles 34:14-18). And this reality of fulfillment is what we "All Scripture is inspired by God," Paul The good King Josiah had the book read to experience of the Liturgy of the Word in the writes (see 2 Timothy 3:16). The Greek word the assembly of people, and vowed on behalf of Mass. In the Mass, all the promises of the old we translate "inspired" literally means God- the people to keep all the commandments in it covenant are brought to fulfillment in our breathed. And that’s a good way to think about (see 2 Chronicles 34:29-32). And, following the hearing, as we share in the blessings of the new the divine inspiration of Scripture. reading of the Word and the profession of faith, covenant. As God fashioned Adam out of the clay of again we see a liturgical sacrifice (see 2 Notice, also, that our readings each Sunday the earth and blew the breath of life into him Chronicles 35:1-19). follow the pattern of salvation history – (see Genesis 2:7), and as the Holy Spirit B. The Liturgy of the Synagogue beginning with the Old Testament and showing overshadowed Mary (see Luke 1:35), God When Jerusalem was destroyed and the how the promises of that particular Old breathes His Spirit into the words of Scripture, people carried off to Babylon (see 2 Kings 25:8 Testament reading are fulfilled in the New filling them with divine meaning and life- -12), the people could no longer worship at the Testament of Jesus. giving power. Temple. Instead, they formed local We are intentionally made, in each Mass, to B. Inspired Oracles of God congregations. re-read and re-live the great events of our That’s why New Testament writers These "synagogues" (from a Greek word salvation, the salvation we give thanks for in sometimes introduce quotes from the Old with meaning "assemblies") continued after the the Mass. "as the Holy Spirit says" (see Hebrews 3:7; people were allowed to return to Jerusalem (see Sometimes the connections between the Acts 1:16). Scripture, the Apostle Peter said, is Ezra 1:1-4) as convenient places of meeting on readings we hear at the Mass can be subtle. But written by "human beings moved by the Holy the Sabbath. the readings are always connected so as to Spirit spoke under the influence of God" (see 1 When the exiles returned from Babylon and reveal the unity of God’s saving plan from the Peter 1:21). reestablished the worship of the true God in Old Testament to the New, and how that plan When Peter and the other New Testament Jerusalem, the reading of Scripture formed the (Continued on page 10) authors spoke and wrote, they were conscious heart of their worship (see Nehemiah 8).

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Mga Gintong Aral ni El Shaddai. Living in Christ By Bro. Tony Sacapanio want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is I that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding in order that they may know the mystery of God namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I tell you this so that no one may de- ceive you by fine sounding arguments. For though I am absent from you in body. I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. So then, just as you receive Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. Colossians 2:1-10 HOW ARE WE TO CONTINUE LIVING IN CHRIST? As a Christian, we represent Christ at all times – wherever we go and whatever we say. In Colossians 3:17 “Whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through Him to God the Father. At anuman ang gagawin ninyo, maging sa salita o sa gawa, gawin ninyong lahat sa pangalan ng Panginoong Jesus, at sa pamamagitan Niya’y magpasalamat kayo sa “Diyos Ama.” Doing everything “as a representative of the Lord Jesus” means bringing honor to Christ in every aspect and activity of daily living. I. Live as Christ Lived Paul offers a strategy to help us live for God day by day. (Col. 3:1-17) a. Imitate Christ’s merciful, forgiving attitude. “Kayo’y itinalaga para sa Kanya at minamahal Niya. Kaya’t dapat kayong maging mahabagin, maganda ang kalooban, mapagpakum- baba, mabait at maitiisin. Magpaumanhinan kayo at magpatawaran kung may hinanakit kayo sa isa’t isa, Pinatawad kayo ng Panginoon kaya’t magpatawad din kayo.” b. Let love guide you life (Col.3:14) At higit sa lahat mag ibigan kayo pagkat ito ang buklod ng ganap na pagkakaisa. c. Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart. (Col. 3:15) At paghariin ninyo sa inyong puso ang kapayapaang kaloob ni Cristo. d. Always be thankful (Col. 3:15) Magpasalamat kayong lagi. e. Keep God’s word in you at all times (Col. 3:16) Ang mga salita ni Cristo ay itanim ninyong mabuti sa inyong isip. f. Live as JesusChrist’s representative (Col. 3:17) II. Live in Peace (How we treat each other) Christian should live in peace. This does not eliminate all differences in opinion, but loving Christians will work together despite their dif- ferences. Such love is not a feeling but a decision to meet others needs (1 Cor 13). This commitment to others leads to peace between indi- viduals and among the members of the body of believers. The word “rule” (Col. 3:15) comes from athletics. Paul tells us to let Christ’s peace be umpire or referee in our hearts. Our heart is the center of conflict because there are feelings and desires clash – out fears and hopes, distrust and trust, jealousy and love. We must decide between conflicting elements by using the rule of peace: Which choice will promote in our souls and in our churches. III. Live Building Bridges not walls. (The way we treat outsiders) The Christian church should no barriers of nationality, race, education, social standing, wealth, gender, religion or power. Christ breaks down all barriers and accepts all people who come to Him. Nothing should keep us from telling others about Christ or accepting into our fel- lowship to all believers.. (Efeso 2: 14-15) Pinagkasundo Niya tayo, kaming mga Hudyo at kayong mga Hentil ay kanyang pinagkaisa. Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang kamatayan, pinawi Niya ang altan na parang pader na naghihiwalay sa atin. Pinawalang bias Niya ang kautusang pawing mg autos at tun- tunin upang pag isahin sa kanya ang dalawang bayan at maghari ang kapayapaan.

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Volume 17 Issue 03 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Page 9 Gestures and Postures of the Christmas and the Annunciation all genuflect proach the minister to receive. at this moment.  Make the sign of the cross after you have Congregation at Mass  Make the sign of the Cross at the conclusion received Communion. Online Edition: of the Creed at the words “I believe in the February 2010  Kneel in prayer when you return to your pew resurrection of the dead and the life of the after Communion, until the priest sits down, Vol. XV, No. 10 world to come. Amen.” http:// or until he says “Let us pray”. (GIRM 160 www.adoremus.org/0210MassGesturesPosture Liturgy of the Eucharist American adaptation says that people may “stand, sit or kneel”.) s.html  Sit during the offertory. The following list accompanies the article  Stand as the priest says “Pray brethren that Conclusion of Mass “Gestures for Worship — Relearning Our Rit- our sacrifice…” and remain standing to re-  Stand for the concluding prayers. ual Language” (http:// spond, “May the Lord accept the sacrifice at  Make the sign of the cross at the final bless- www.adoremus.org/0210HHHitchcock.html), your hands…” in this issue. ing, as the priest invokes the Trinity.  If incense is used, the congregation bows Entrance Rites  Remain standing until all ministers have toward the thurifer when he bows to the con-  Make the sign of the cross with holy water (a processed out. (If there is a recessional, bow gregation both before and after he has in- in reverence to the crucifix as it passes by.) sign of baptism) upon entering the church. censed them.  Genuflect toward the tabernacle containing  If there is a hymn for the recessional, remain  The congregation remains standing until the the Blessed Sacrament and the Altar of Sacri- standing in your pew until it concludes. If end of the Sanctus (“Holy, holy”), when they there is no concluding hymn, remain in your fice before entering the pew. (If there is no kneel for the entire Eucharistic Prayer. tabernacle in the sanctuary, or it is not visible, pew until all the ministers have gone out of bow deeply, from the waist, toward the altar  At the moment of the Consecration of each the main body of the church. element, bow the head and say silently “My before entering the pew.)  After the Mass is concluded, you may kneel Lord and my God”, acknowledging the Pres- for a private prayer of thanksgiving.  Kneel upon entering the pew for private ence of Christ on the altar. These are the prayer before Mass begins. words of Saint Thomas when he realized that  Genuflect reverently toward the Blessed Sacrament and the Altar of Sacrifice as you  Stand for the entrance procession. it was truly Christ who stood before him (John 20:28). Jesus responded, “Because you leave the pew, and leave the nave (main  Bow when the crucifix, a visible symbol of body) of the church in silence. Christ’s sacrifice, passes you in the proces- have seen me, you believed. Blessed are they sion. (If there is a bishop, bow when he that do not see and yet have believed” (John  Make the sign of the cross with holy water as passes, as a sign of recognition that he repre- 20:29). you leave the church, a reminder of our bap- sents the authority of the Church and of  Stand at the priest’s invitation to recite the tismal obligation to carry Christ’s Gospel Christ as shepherd of the flock.) Lord’s Prayer. into the world.

 Remain standing for the entrance rites. Make  Reverently fold your hands and bow your ————— o ————— the sign of the cross with the priest at the head as you pray the Lord’s Prayer. (Continued from page 8 - The Lambs Supper ...) beginning of Mass.  Remain standing to exchange the sign of  Strike your breast at the “mea culpa peace, if the invitation is made. (The sign of continues in the Mass. (s)” (“through my fault”) in the Confiteor. peace may be either a handshake or a bow of To illustrate this point, let’s take an example the head towards those nearest you, accom-  Bow and make the sign of the cross when the from a typical Sunday in "ordinary time" (that priest says “May Almighty God have panied by the words “Peace be with you”.) is, those weeks in the Church year that fall mercy…”  In reciting (or singing) the Agnus Dei outside of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter). (“Lamb of God…”), strike the breast at the Let’s look at the readings for the 21st Sunday  Bow your head when you say “Lord, have words “Have mercy upon us”. in Ordinary Time in Cycle A. (The Church’s mercy” during the Kyrie. readings follow a three-year cycle in which  Kneel at the end of the Agnus Dei (“Lamb of  If there is a Rite of Sprinkling (Asperges), Matthew’s Gospel is read in Year A, Mark’s make the sign of the cross when the priest God…”). Gospel in Year B, and Luke’s Gospel in Year sprinkles water from the aspergillum in your  Bow your head and strike your breast as you C). direction. say, Domine non sum dignus... (Lord, I am The Old Testament reading for that 21st not worthy...) Sunday is a prophecy from Isaiah, in which  Throughout the Mass, bow your head at every mention of the name of Jesus and Reception of Communion Isaiah promises that the "key" to the kingdom every time the Doxology [“Glory be”] is of David will be given to a new prime minister.  Leave the pew (without genuflecting) and He will be a father of the people of Israel and spoken or sung. Also when asking the Lord walk reverently toward the altar, with hands to receive our prayer. what he opens no one shall shut and what he folded in prayer. closes no one shall open (see Isaiah 22:15, 19-  Gloria: bow your head at the name of Jesus.  Make a gesture of reverence as you approach 23). (“Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son…”, the priest in procession to receive Commun- And in our hearing of the Gospel on that “You alone are the Most High, Jesus ion. If you are kneeling at the Communion Sunday, Isaiah’s promise is fulfilled. Christ…” ) rail, no additional gesture is made before The Gospel selected by the Church is that of Liturgy of the Word receiving. Jesus giving the "keys to the kingdom" to Peter. Further echoing Isaiah, Jesus says that what  Sit for the Scripture readings.  You may receive the host either on the Peter binds on earth will be bound in heaven, tongue or in the hand.  Stand for the Gospel at the Alleluia verse. and what he looses on earth will be loosed in  If the former, open your mouth and extend  When the priest announces the Gospel, trace heaven (see Matthew 16:13-20). a cross with the thumb on head, lips and your tongue, so the priest can place the Host In the liturgy, the Church is showing us that heart. This gesture is a form of prayer for the properly. If the latter, place one hand over Peter is the one prophesied by Isaiah, who will presence of the Word of God in one’s mind, the other hand, palms open, to receive the rule over the Kingdom of David’s Son – the upon one’s lips, and in one’s heart. Host. With the lower hand, take the Host and Church. reverently place it in your mouth. (See Holy If we listen carefully, we will hear these  Sit for the homily. See’s 1985 directives). kinds of connections in each Sunday liturgy.  Creed: Stand; bow your head at name of  If you are carrying a child, it is much less (For more help in hearing these connections Jesus; on most Sundays bow during the In- awkward to receive on the tongue. week-to-week, see our Sunday Bible Studies.) carnatus (“by the power of the Holy Spirit …  If you also receive from the chalice, make the and was made man”); on the solemnities of To be continued … same gesture of reverence when you ap-

Page 10 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Volume 17 Issue 03 Arthritis may be healed by since it I now well established that obesity Lee, Jeong Ik. et al.Tranplantation ogf scaffold can lead to arthritis. -free spheroids composed of synovium-derived one’s own cells… 2. Medical treatment cells and chondrocytes for treatment of carti- By: Judee Grace E. Nemeno-Guanzon a. Many pain relievers treat early signs of lage defect of the knee. European Cells and rthritis is a painful inflammation of the arthritis. In severe cases, anti- Material.Vol 22. 2011.pages 275-290 A joints and is one of the leading causes inflammatory drugs are given. In case of ————— o ————— of morbidity among human population at a severe arthritis referred to as osteoarthritis, varied extent depending on geographical set- the loss of the lubricating fluid (synovial tings, races and sex. The prevalence of this fluid) that prevents friction causes the joint disease may continue to increase as the popula- damage /defects, extreme painful sensation, tion and age increases which can be attributed and immobility. Previously, experts on to one’s genetic make-up as well as several bone defects introduced Autologous Chon- If someone is unsure he's environmental factors. People who live in cold dorocyte Implantation (ACI) by surgery in a state of grace, should countries are prone to suffer from arthritis due with the use of biomaterials or scaffolds to the changes in bodily processes associated like atellocollagen that served as the foun- he refrain from receiving with cold weathers. According to the American dation of the transplantable cells. However, Communion? scientists (Helmick and others,2008) os- when these treatment approach have been teoarthritis is a chronic debilitating condition clinically applied, various problems still Full Question affecting 14% of adults in the United States, persist such as autoimmune reactions, and its prevalence is projected to increase by donor site morbidity, and rejection compli- A friend asked me if he should receive about 40% in the next 25 years. Among Asians, cations. Conversely, recent study showed Communion if he was in doubt about the Koreans, Japanese, and Chinese people are that adult stem cells from joints maybe whether he had committed a mortal sin. I more affected than other ethnic groups due to used to treat arthritis. In the study con- told him that he should not, but he did their culture of sitting on flat-forms with folded ducted in 2011 by a famous Korean Scien- anyway. He later went to confession and legs in many forms of daily life activities. tist, Jeong Ik Lee, he was able to mix a told me the priest said he did the right thing Thus, Filipinos who working overseas and complex of stem cells through his own by receiving the Eucharist, even when in are adapting to these weather conditions and technique called High Density Suspension doubt as to whether he should. culture may also have chances of developing Shaking Culture (HDSS) method. Eventu- arthritis. Moreover, as to sex, studies show that ally, he used these cultured cells to manu- Answer a higher percentage of males than females suf- facture a scaffold-free spheroids (cellular Receiving Communion when in doubt as to fer from arthritis because their testosterone aggregates) and transplanted them to the whether or not you are in a state of grace is joint defects and promote fast yet long hormone (produced mainly by males) promote not the same thing as receiving Communion greater accumulation of uric acids in the bone lasting biological healing in rabbit model. while in a state of mortal sin. If you joints and may eventually lead to various forms In the future, when this method will be sincerely are in doubt as to whether or not of arthritis namely rheumatoid, gouty, and os- applied for treatment of human osteoarthri- you are in a state of grace, then there is a tis, many adult stem cells from human teoarthritis. possibility that you might be in a state of How would one know it is arthritis? synovium and joint cartilage, which will grace. If that is the case, then I cannot see Common arthritis signs and symptoms of not be recognized by the body as foreign any reason not to receive Communion, so inflammation, swelling, heat, pain, and stiffness or non-self, may be utilized for fabrication long as the person goes to confession at the of the transplantable spheroids. Current are usually caused by degenerative arthritis next reasonable opportunity to confess his (osteoarthritis). Other types of arthritis include researches are on-going for the clinical sins and discuss his doubts with the rheumatoid arthritis and gout. application of this mode of treatment. This confessor. This is particularly so for a approach, which utilized one’s own cells, scrupulous person who may struggle daily is very advantageous compared to previous with certainty over whether or not he is in a methods due to the following reasons: state of grace. a. It is safe and less invasive. b. It reduces the possible immune compli- Answered by: Michelle Arnold cations or rejections after transplanta- tion because no foreign materials or Source scaffolds will be introduced into the Catholic Answers patient’s joint. c. It prevents the possible side effects of www.catholic.com various expensive drugs What are the choices of treatment? d. Reduce the economic and medical bur- Depending on the severity of arthritis, there den and less productivity of the pa- are various ways that you can get treated. By tients considering the signs and symptoms, the fol- e. Promote rapid regeneration of damaged (Continued from page 1 - El Shaddai PPFI ...) lowing are the options: tissues am at the 6th floor of Social Welfare Hall in 1. A change in life style : Transplanted joint with Majandong. The purpose of the formation is to a. Adapt a healthy diet by including enough scaffold-free spheroids strengthen the spiritual growth and maturity of calcium and proteins while avoiding eating members. Although this is intended for ministry much of legumes like nuts, monggo, and members, it is also open to everyone who wants beans which are rich in uric acids ; to deepen their spiritual understanding and faith b. Get enough rest to ensure that your are in God. Considering the availability of the able to replenish whatever is lost after members, and with the permission given by being exposed to stress during working HFCC Chaplain and PPFI Spiritual Adviser, the hours; said activity was rescheduled every last Sunday c. Maintain proper posture to prevent joint of the Month at the new venue. injury. When lifting heavy objects, the The gathering started with joyful songs led weight should be exerted on the weight- References: by the music ministry and followed by the bearing bones of your body by bending http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/ opening prayer led by the speaker himself. The your knees with your backbone on a arthritis-basics topic focused on the Christian Growth and straight position. http://www.graphicshunt.com/health/images/ Spiritual Maturity. d. Exercise and maintain normal body weight arthritis_hands-452.htm ————— o —————

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MINIMUM WAGES FOR support or welfare MIRIAM COUNSELING 2. How to calculate the monthly salary based on THE YEAR 2012 the hourly pay: 40-hour work week ⇒Wages CENTER For Migrant Women 1. Period of application: Jan. 1 2012 ~ Dec. 31 regularly paid a month for contractual work- 50-17 Dongsoong Dong Chongrogu Seoul 2012 ing hours ÷ 209 hours 110-809 near Maronnier Park. Tel #(02) 747- 2. Minimum wage 2086 E-mail: [email protected] (KCWC) Of-  Hourly wage rate : 4,580 won, daily wage ※ EVEN THOUGH THE STATUTORY fice hours: Mon-Fri. 11 am-5 pm Sat. day off rate (on a 8-hour basis): 36,640 won WORKING HOURS ARE REDUCED THE Sun. 3 pm-6 pm Activities: Emotional/  In the case of 40 hours per week (209 PREVIOUS MINIMUM WAGE SHOULD spiritual counseling Woman’s rights and hours per month) the monthly wage will BE GUARANTEED labor issues Korean language/culture study amount 957,220 won. If working hours are reduced to 40 hours per (men and women are welcome). 3. Target of application: every business or week, the minimum monthly wage may be workplace employing workers calculated at 902,880 won. However, it should KAILANGAN SA  Workers whose minimum wage can be be paid at 976,320 won which is the minimum PAGPAPABINYAG reduced wage for the previous working hours (44 hours 1. Birth certificate ng batang bibinyagan - Apprentices: his/her minimum wage per week), 2. 2X2 ID pictures (2 pcs) may be reduced as much as 10% up to 3 When minimum wage is raised, the mini- 3. Application form (kumuha sa center) months (hourly wage rate :4,122 won) mum monthly pay may be calculated at Kailangan ipasa ng mag-asawang magpapa- 4. Workers who are not applied the minimum 957,220 won. However it should be paid at binyag ng anak ang “application form” at su- wage 976,320won which is the minimum wage for mailalim sa “interview” sa Catholic Center - A person who has remarkably low abilities the previous working hours (44 hours per isang linggo bago dumating ang takdang araw to work due to a mental or physical handi- week). ng binyag. cap (when approved by the Minister of (However, in case of a worker who was em- Ang mga magulang, ninong at ninang ay Labor). ployed on July 1, 2011 and onwards, minimum bibigyan ng katekismo sa binyag na ginaganap - An employee who works for the workplace wage shall be calculated based on 209 hours tuwing ika-10 ng umaga, araw ng linggo which employ only relatives living to- <209 x 4,580 won>) (mismong araw ng binyag). Tanging ang mga gether or domestic workers. pangalan ng mga nakadalo ng katekismo ang - A sailor who is subject to the seamen law MGA IMPORTANTENG mailalagay sa Baptismal Certificate. Ang bi- or an owner of ship employing sailor. lang ng mga ninong at ninang ay hindi dapat 5. Liability of the employer PAALAALA lalabis sa dalawampu. Ang lahat ay pi-  Liable to pay above the minimum wage to Mga kailangang dokumento sa paga-asikaso ng nakikiusapang isaisip ang angkop na pananamit the employee. mga reklamo tungkol sa sahod: para sa okasyon. - An employer shall pay the workers at 1. Pay Slip or any other proof of payment of least the minimum wage rate or more. PANAWAGAN PARA SA MGA And no employer may lower the previ- salary ous wage level on the ground of the 2. Daily Time Record (DTR) if available, or NAGPAPABINYAG minimum wage. self-made record of daily work attendance Tinatawagan ang pansin ng lahat ng mga di - If a labor contract provides for a wage specifying Regular Working hours, Over- pa nakakakuha ng Baptismal Certificates ng that is less than the minimum wage rate, time, and Night Differential. kanilang mga anak. it shall be considered to stipulate that the 3. Labor Contract Maaari ninyong kunin ang mga ito sa Catho- same wage as the minimum wage rate 4. Bank Book/ Passbook lic Center tuwing linggo sa ganap na alas 9:00 shall be paid. 5. Alien Card and Passport ng umaga hanggang ika 12:00 ng tanghali, at sa 6. Obligation of notice of the minimum wage to ganap na ika 4:00 hanggang ika 5:00 ng hapon. the worker MGA LIBRENG KONSULTA Maliban po lamang sa tuwing ikadalawang - An employer shall inform the workers of AT GAMOT lingo ng bawat buwan. Makipag-ugnayan po minimum wage rate, wages not included in kay Edison Pinlac: (010-2906-3109) o sa kahit the minimum wage, effective date, and na sinong Lay Minister. Doty Hospital - 42-5 Eung-am-dong, Un- workers being excluded from the minimum pyeong-gu, Seoul 122-906, tel. no. (02)385- wage Act. KAILANGAN SA 1477 7. In the cases of the following, a contractor Joseph Clinic - 423 Yeungdongpo-dong, Ye- PAGPAPAKASAL shall take responsibility for violating Mini- ung dongpo-gu, Seoul 150-030, Mon.-Fri. 1pm- 1. Birth Certificate ng mga ikakasal mum Wage Act jointly with the subcontrac- 9pm, Tel. No.(02)2634-1760 2. Status of singleness from Census tor. Raphael Clinic - inside Tong Song High (notarized) - As for determining the unit labor cost School, every Sun. , 2-6 pm. 3. Parents’ consent as proof of singleness lower than the minimum wage at the time National Medical Center– Dongdaemun Tel. (notarized) of the signing of the contract; No. 2260-7062 to 7063 4. Baptismal Certificate for marriage purposes - As for lowering the unit labor cost to be- Seoul Medical Center– Gangnam Tel. No. 5. Confirmation Certificate for marriage pur- low the minimum wage in the middle of 3430-0200 poses the contract period. 6. Passport (xerox copy) MIGRANT CENTERS 7. Pre-Cana seminar na gaganapin bago ang ※ HOW TO ESTIMATE IF THE MINI- Guri Pastoral Center 031-566-1141 takdang araw ng kasal. Makipag-ugnayan MUM WAGE IS FULFILLED Ansan Galilea Center 031-494-8411 po lamang sa Catholic Center para sa sched- 1. Convert the total wages excluding the below Suwon Emmaus Center 031-257-8501 ule. wages and allowances into hourly wage rate Friends Without Borders Counseling Office and compare it with hourly minimum wage 032-345-6734/5 SA LAHAT NG MAY E-9 VISA ( 4,580won). Gasan, Song-uri International Community Para Po sa lahat na may E-9 VISA, may tatlo ① Wage which is not paid regularly more 031-543-5296 pong tanging dahilan upang payagan kayong than one time per month (such as bonus) Uijungbu, Nokyangdong Migrant Center makalipat ng kumpanya. Ito po ay; ② Wage which is paid for the non- 031-878-6926 1. Kayo ay dalawang buwang hindi pinasasa- contractual working hours (such as ex- Masok Chonmasan Migrant Center hod tended work allowance, holiday work 031-593-6542 2. Kayo ay pisikal at verbal na sinasaktan, o allowance, etc) Bomun, Seoul Foreign Workers’ Labor Coun- di kaya’y ③ Allowances paid for an employee's living seling Office 02-928-2049/924-2706 3. Bankrupt o lugi ang kumpanya Page 12 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Volume 17 Issue 03

How to Apply for ePassport UPDATE FROM THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY Schedule an Appointment starting 15 July 2010. Only fifty (50) ePassport applications OAV Registration Ongoing at the Philippine Embassy will be entertained per day. Filipinos in South Korea who intend to vote here for the senatorial and party-list elections in May 2013 are reminded to register as overseas absentee voters at the Philippine Embassy in Call the APPOINTMENT HOTLINE Seoul. NUMBER 010-9385-0535 ( from 9:00am to Registration started on 2 November 2011 and will continue until 31 October 2012. Registra- 5:30pm M-F) OR you can send an email to tion is available from Monday to Friday during regular office hours, except during declared [email protected] and give holidays. Filipinos may also register every first and third Sunday of the month, coinciding with your full name including middle name, date the special service for passport renewals in the morning. and place of birth, your old passport number and mobile number in Korea. “Although the registration period is for one year, I encourage everyone to register early and not to wait until the last minute to have their names included in the roster of those eligible to Requirements: vote in 2013,” said Amb. Luis Cruz.  Old Philippine Passport and a photocopy of “This will prevent potential problems associated with rushed applications,” he added. the passport data page, last page showing the Registrants only need to present a valid proof of Philippine citizenship, such as a passport. name and signature of the signing officer, Those who intend to change their voting places in 2013, such as those returning for good to the and the page with the date of last entry to Philippines, can also have their records transferred by the Philippine Embassy. Korea Mobile registration services, done alongside with mobile passport services, to other parts of  Passport application form South Korea will be announced later on.  Remember your Appointment Reference For inquiries, please email [email protected]. Number Revised Requirements for Reports of Birth  ePassport fee – US$ 60.00 payable in cash By: Philippine Embassy in Korea only. Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=475 Procedure on Date of Appointment: A child born in the Republic of Korea with Filipino parent/s should be reported to the Philip- pine Embassy in Seoul , not later twelve (12) months from the date of birth, for transmittal to Step 1: the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila. Report of  Check your name on the list of applicants the birth of a child after one year is considered late and an Affidavit of Late Registration shall with appointment be required.  Complete all information on the passport Requirements for ROB application form 1.Duly accomplished ROB form in 4 original copies  Wait for your name and number to be called 2.Birth Certificate issued by the Korean hospital where child was born ( with English transla- at Window 4 tion)  Submit the application form and present your 3.If child is legitimate, marriage contract of parents. If marriage was in the Philippines, mar- old Passport and photocopies riage contract must be authenticated by NSO. If abroad, copy of Report of Marriage duly received by the Philippine Embassy with jurisdiction to register the marriage.  OPTIONAL : If you wish to avail of the 4.If not married, NSO authenticated birth certificate of mother. If the surname of the father will courier service, get a courier form and write be used, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity and Authority to use surname of Father will be your name and complete return address. Get required from the father. Republic Act 9255 allows illegitimate children to use the surname of a copy of the courier form. Payment will be their father. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550) made upon delivery of your ePassport. Have your old passport canceled by the consular 5.Valid passports/ travel documents of the parents officer. 6.If parent/s are naturalized Filipino/s, naturalization documents are required Step 2: 7.If reporting is done after twelve (12) months from occurrence, Affidavit of Late Registration of Birth. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550)  Go to cashier and pay the exact amount of 8.Consular Fee: Won 33,550 US$ 60.00 in cash. No check may be accepted Processing period: two (2) working days Original documents will be required upon processing together with four (4) photocopies.  Keep your receipt and show it when you Photocopy of a document will be accepted provided they are authenticated/ certified true copy claim your ePassport in person after 6 weeks. (CTC) by DFA or the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate. Step 3:

The Consulate may require additional requirements , if necessary.  Go to the encoder for encoding of data, NEW REQUIREMENT FOR FILIPINOS MARRYING FOREIGNERS picture taking, taking of thumb marks and By: Philippine Embassy, South Korea digital signature. Applicant should be in Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=457 decent attire. Both ears should be shown Effective 04 July 2011, Filipinos applying for a Legal Capacity to Marry a Foreigner or a  Keep your receipt of payment and bring your Report of Marriage to a Foreigner are required to watch a short video presentation on the situa- old passport for cancellation to claim your tion of Filipino spouses in South Korea. The Embassy will release the documents only after the ePassport. You can also authorize a applicants have seen the video, which talks about life in South Korea and lasts for only twenty representative to claim your passport by (20) minutes. giving authority at the back of y o u r The video is part of the Embassy’s educational / awareness campaign to help marriage mi- claim receipt. grants to South Korea. The video covers the family culture in South Korea, including stories NOTE: about the experiences of other Filipinos and advice to ensure the welfare of Filipino nationals It takes about six (6) weeks to process the married to foreigners. ePassport as the approved applications are The applicant may choose from the following weekly schedule: sent to a central processing facility in the Tuesday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm Philippines. Thursday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm

Volume 17 Issue 03 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Page 13 FREQUENTLY CALLED NOS. SAMBAYANAN is prepared and Phil.Embassy Education (Bobby) 010-4664-6896 published monthly by the Archdiocesan (Labor Office) 3785-3634/3785-3624 Youth Ministry (Weng) 010-5821-7799 Pastoral Center for Filipino Migrants which is (Consular Office) 796-7387 to 89 ext. 103 IT Committee (Matet) 010-2258-0377 being administered by the Mission Society of (Hotline) 011-273-3657 Lay Eucharistic Ministry (Cecil) the Philippines under the auspices of Seoul Philippine Airlines 774-35-81 010-8060-6784 Archdiocese. Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP 010-4323-0870 FMAA (Norma) 010-2408-1554 Sr. Miguela Santiago 016-706-0870 LRC (Rey) 010-3922-3109 Edison Pinlac (Pres/JPC) 010-2906-3109 CWI Bro. Jimmy Villaflor (VP) 010-2572-8515 Mokdong Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 02-2650-6247 El Shaddai (Bro Tony Sacapanio)02-6013-2390 Hwaseong, Suwon Immigration Processing Masok (Gil Maranan) 010-5822-9194 (Detention) Center 031-355-2011/2 ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL (031) 593-6542 Chungju Immigration Processing CENTER FOR FILIPINO (Detention) Center 043-290-7512/3 Taerim Community (Dan) 010-8684-7897 MIGRANTS Yang Seung Geol 011-226-9237 Worship Ministry (Ely) 010-8061-9143 115-9 Songbuk-gu, Songbuk 1dong, Seoul, Han Suk Gyu 010-5348-9515 Recreation Ministry (Mike) 010-2762-9906 South Korea 136-020

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EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor-in-Chief : Emely Dicolen- Abagat, Ph. D. News Editor : Ma. Teresa Solis Literary Editor : Bro. Allan Rodriguez Catholic Faith Editor / Lay-out Artist : Roberto Catanghal Webmaster : Engr. Rogelio Domingo Contributors : Michael Balba Johnny Maliglig Ervie Glory Felipe Lagunda Lyn Laurito Pete Rahon Circulation Manager : Fr. Arvin Mosqueda, MSP

M a r c h - A p r i l 2 0 1 2 HFCC MINISTRY CONTRIBUTORS Eucharistic : Cecilia Garcia Lectors & 01 - Lisa Colis 06 - Marivic M. Pakingan Commentators : Jovito Gonzales Jr. 01 - Patrick Pasagi 08 - Ronnie Jobellano 02 - Lisa Maramot 08 - Daniel Nhat Anh Bautista FMAA : Norma de Guzman 10 - Mely Tavarro 08 - Ernest James C. Bautista Choir : Elisea Torres 10 - Sander Tavarro 11 - Ronan Aldous M. Catanghal Sports & Recreation : Mike Panlilio 10 - Vilma Tavarro 11 - Marilou Silva IT : Ma. Teresa Solis 15 - Sis Ervie Glory 15 - Nizea Marjoram C. Laurito Youth : Weng Santos 17 - Marciano Gonzales 15 - Conchita Gonzales 20 - Cherry Bajaro Candia 16 - Bernie Catanghal Prayer Partners : Bro. Tony Sacapanio 20 - Edna Tamban 21 - Bernardo B. Carpio LRC and CWI : Reynaldo Centeno Jr. 21 - Bro. Joel "Bong" Dizon 21 - Sis Violy Bacsa Steward : Sonia Permejo 24 - Lorna Benedicto 22 - Mark Kevin Caguimbay 25 - Analyn Martinez 22 - Amy Buesa 28 - Jadd Nelson Guanzon 25 - Concepcion S. Catanghal 30 - Dolores Candia 27 - Rebeck Beltran Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP ————— o ————— 30 - Rev. Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP Adviser/Chaplain

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