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WHAT OFWS ARE DOING DURING
NOVEMBER 2008 VOL. VI NO. 72
THE INTELLIGENT READER'S CHOICE
KABAYAN
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SUNDAYS & ON THEIR HOLIDAYS A Lesson from the "pare-mare" DVD by Rowena H. Bunagan Though the Pare-mare DVD scandal laylowed amid Filipino Communities in Hong Kong which inevitably reach the Officials at the PCG (Philippine Consulate General) in Hong Kong the Office of ATN (Assistance to Mr. George Albes, Sales and Marketing Nationals) had a message for OFWs. The Manager of Rica International crowned ATN has the jurisdiction in receiving the 2nd runner-up of the beauties. complaints however they haven’t received a call from the victim of the said "scandal" before they could take any action. Vice Consul Val Simon Roque, Head of ATN told KSTAR that his office is open for the victim or any troubled OFW and that they are very much willing to help any OFW who needs help nevertheless, they have to undergo due process. "The Philippine Consulate don’t have investigative power and we don't act on rumors. Everything has to be documented," Roque said. He gave Bohol volleyball players an assurance of confidentiality if any victim approaches them. Officers of ATN are Filipino Community responsible in keeping identities of complainants. He also said that they could Services and link victims to NGOs, which could help Information them coup up from their traumatic Network experience or from ridicules. Since there are different version stories (FILCOMSIN) made up regarding the issue Vice Consul Filcomsin a non-profit organisation, Roque suggested a workable way to stop the aiming in providing service to the scandal, which is affecting the whole Filipino community concerning foreign Communities in Hong Kong and Worldwide. domestic problem and issues. He advised OFWs not to patronize or buy the Gathered in Gold Coast Beach, Tuen DVDs. If the concern pair is a victim it is one Mun N.T. to celebrate their 3rd year way to sympathize with them because the Anniverssary and host a Sportsfest more people watch the DVD the more they activities last October 7,2008, it was will be traumatized. On the contrary if this is headed by Ms. Lori Brunio "pornography" we should consider the (Chairperson) . The event was damage that it will bring to the Filipino attended by LOFWA, Bohol Hong Communities. In either way Vice Consul Kong Association, Buhay Ko Roque suggested every Filipino not to tolerate. Foundation, Call Centre gradutes and "Workers must spend money to important other member of the organisation. things. Kahit let us say na $10 ito still it's not Rica International gave special gift a worthy thing. It's better to add into your packages to the winners of the saving," Roque said. Lastly, Val Roque Sportfest and was advised the OFWs to follow the rules and attended by Mr. George laws of Hong Kong to avoid any kind of Albes (Marketing trouble or problem. "Illegal distributors could Manager of Rica) and be charged for hawking and caught buyers Ms. Rowena Bunagan could also be questioned," he said. of KabayanStar." How could ATN help OFWs in trouble? Step 1 1) Victims must call the ATN or visit the Philippine Consulate personally. 2) OFWs with cases or charges are reported by Police Officers or by the Immigration Department. Step 2 1) ATN officers brief the OFW on their rights and teach them on how to defend. 2) ATN nominates good lawyers to handle an OFW's case. 3) ATN refers them to different NGOs in Hong Kong that could help them.
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In the current financial crisis, there are lots of It is my honor to accept risks but there are the invitation to be the writer of the "Financial also a lot of FINANCIAL Planning Column" to opportunities. PLANNING share my financial Instead of telling by Michael Fan planning knowledge and you which experience to the Filipino financial product community in Hong you should buy, applying the correct Kong. As you aware, the world strategy is more important, this is being hit by the financial strategy is "Dollar Cost Average". tsunami and it is hitting Asia This strategy can reduce risk and in fast and furious, including your most case can gain a better return country and Hong Kong. While especially during the financial Hong Kong has been recognized market downturn. as one of the world's leading financial centre but the banking For example, if you apply Dollars system is now under a test. So Cost Average strategy by investing far, the banking system can $100.00 each stand upright against the year in a mutual tsunami and does not require fund and the the Hong Kong government to price fluctuates inject cash to banks like in the up and down US and Europe. during your investment The role of financial planner is period as shown
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Step 3 1) ATN help them call back home if they want to inform their families. 2) ATN visits OFWs in prison. 3) ATN attends to their request if 4) ATN helps if someone needs assistance. 5) ATN is in charge of repatriation.
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