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A Filipino mother together with her son, daughter and two grand children arrived at the Hong Kong International airport last June 13, night. They were forced to sleep at Chek Lap Kok because of their eagerness to solve a family conflict. According to the mother, she (and her daughter) hasn’t seen her daughter in Hong Kong for the past few years. Her daughter (Miss Y) is a Hong Kong resident, married to a Western man and they are living in a 3 story residential house at Shouson Hill around Aberdeen area.
“Tumuloy lang kami sa bahay ng anak ko ng sumunod na araw(June 14), bilang ina nasasabik akong makita siya at ang kanyang pamilya which was moved to a feeling of deprivation pagkatapos ng mga naranasan namin sa kanyang pamamahay for 2 days,” mother Flora (not her real name) was relating to Kabayan Star with teary eyes. The family, including the 2 kids, left the elegant house after they were not fed well and even received rudeness from their own family, Miss Y. “Bago kami nag flight papunta dito sa Hong Kong, nasabi na sa akin ng ate ko na huwag na kaming magpunta dahil hindi kami puwedeng tumuloy sa kanilang
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bahay. Pero ang mama namin bilang mother insisted na ipagpatuloy ang aming flight dahil gusto daw niyang ecomfort ang ate ko. Akala ng mama ko pag nakita na kami ng ate ko ay lalambot ang puso niya,” the sister said. The family who were just waiting for the day of their flight going back to the Philippines spent their nights at Tsim Sha Tsui Park and Deep Water Bay beach kiosk. Three nights before their flight to the Philippines, a Filipino family living around Wellington Street around Central has generously accommodated them.
“Nais naming iparating sa lahat na sana kahit nagiging moderno ang ating mundo ay mapapanatili pa rin ang mga “Filipino family values” sana hindi tayo magbabago. Kami’y nagpapasalamat sa mga nakatulong sa amin sa iba’t ibang paraan lalo na sa pamilya ni Mr. Noel Sanorjo na kumupkop sa amin,” the brother said.
The family had bites after sleeping at a park and beach.
A child’s hand was jammed on an elevator door last month which caused a big cut to the young palm. The mother didn’t realize her daughter’s hand was caught by the elevator’s door when it was opening. According to the mother, her 3 years old daughter may have held the door when they were going out from the lift which she hasn’t been aware because she was pulling their luggage. “Mabuti nalang napatingin ako ulit sa pinto and I was really scared looking at my daughter’s hand stuck between the door of the lift. I have to pull it, at bumuka ang sugat nito kaya lumabas ang laman nito. I was relieved na it was just a cut, although I was very sorry na naexperience ito ng anak ko. Nagpapasalamat talaga ako na hindi ito very serious,” the mother said.
The family is hoping that their sister Miss Y would have time to attend counseling and be able to cope up of whatever dilemma she is under going.
Almost every month, accidents on lift doors are being treated at hospitals in Hong Kong. It has also been reported that a domestic helper was terminated because her child’s fingers were stuck on an elevator’s door. Lesson is…be more careful and sensible when entering or going out from elevators or lift with the children you are taking care. Above: This was taken 10 years ago inside an MTR. Ma’am Flora sited at the middle of her two daughters who were still in good terms.
] The family poses outside the World Wide Plaza on the day of their flight back to Philippines.
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2010 McDonald’s Lightning strikes 8 years old Pinay student singing contest writer met US First Lady winner,Chenee Capuyan A Pinay McDonald employee has bagged the grand prize of voice of McDonald in April, a news report said. After she impressed her foreign audiences, she bested her two competitors who are from Peru and South Korea in the grand finals. The voice of McDonald’s is a global singing contest for McDonald’s employees; restaurant managers and crew.
commented on Capuyan: people stood right up after she sang and thinking about it, I still get chills. So definitely, she’s got a future. And I’d like to help.?
In Capuyan’s part, she told reporters that she is so speechless while a lot of people are watching her performing live on stage. She was amazed and she thanked the McDonald’s family for Over 10,000 the wonderpeople from ful opportuthe fast nity. food chains sa mga may 32,000 talento sa pagkanta, huwag kaybranches around the world auditioned for the competition, ong magsawa na ipakita ang talento ninyo?ipakita niyo po ang which is already on its third kaya ninyong gawin,?Capuyan year. A previous Voice of McDonalds encouraged other aspiring singers. winner has already released her first album. Chenee Capuyan also won Grammy Award-winning music $20,000, a MacBook laptop, a music player and other bonus producer Walter Afanasieff, prizes. a Voice of McDonald’s judge,
No wearing mini skirts in the Caraga Region
As the School Year 20102011 started on June 15, the Department of Education in Region 13 has prohibited wearing of miniskirts by girls in public elementary and secondary schools, a paper said. Students belonging to the weaker sex were also admonished by DepEd Region 13 Director Gloria Benigno not to wear short shorts, blouses with plunging necklines, or tight-fitting pants or jeans. According to Benigno,
the ban was indicated in an order issued lately by Education Secretary Mona Dumlao-Valisno. The Caraga DepEd director claimed that teenage girls who use provocative dresses like mini-skirts or short shorts in school campuses tend to unknowingly distract the attention of male students or teachers. Teenage girls are advised to wear knee-long dress; skirt and blouse; or blouse and pants of any color or print.
The rainy season in the Philippines has brought too many thunder and lightning which caused a death of one student and inflicted serious burns on a farmer in separate incidents in the provinces of Cagayan and Pangasinan, a paper said. In Pangasinan, a student whose name was not given by police was killed when lightning struck him while he was helping his uncle at a rice field in Barangay Pugo, Aguilar town last month. His parents were deeply saddened as the victim was very excited to return to school.
was also struck by lighting and briefly rendered unconscious while it was raining
Kiana Tuzon, daughter of Filipino American US Marine Norman Tuzon, won an essay contest of the Armed Services YMCA, a paper said. In the essay titled, My Military Hero, Kiana talks about how proud she is of her dad who is now in Afghanistan, and her mom. Mrs. Obama visited the camp and honored Kiana’s piece by reading it loud. The essay was displayed with 25 other winners at the US Senate.
Sunday afternoon. He suffered severe burns in the left arm and other parts of the body.
Meanwhile, farmer Wilmer Everyone is advised to stay Castillo of Barangay Tallang, home in times of lightning. Baggao town in Cagayan,
Mayor’s training in Davao 54 municipal mayors in Davao were subjected to a two-day training organized by the Department of the Interior and Local
B o h o l Ra b i e s f re e i n 2 010 Rabies causes a serious brain infection; it is a virus that can be transmitted to man from canines mostly by animal bites. A bitten and infected person would have said virus travel to
Eradication Council of rabies in Bohol is thereby looking at the possible eradication of rabies and freeing the entire province from the threat of the disease starting
his or her central nervous system and once there, the condition becomes fatal and is seldom treatable, says medical practitioners.
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on resource management and enhance specific capabilities such as resource or community mobilization.
In 2009, representatives from three Asian countries were in the province Government (DILG). Quirino Libunao, Region 11 to observe the successful It was reported that acoffice of DILG director, is also Bohol is emerging as tour- implementation of the cording to Thelma Vecina, optimistic that the training ist destination and an isBohol Rabies Prevention assistant director of the will guide local officials in land aspiring to be a haven and Eradication (BPRE) Local Government Academy handling their government for tourists; however, it is Program, which has (LGA), the training will units. also threatened by rabies caught the attention of strengthen the individual the international comcapacities of local govern“The first 100 days are critical because of unvaccinated dogs in the entire provmunity. ments. She also disclosed so we hope that the officials ince, a paper said. that the program is intended take the concrete steps in Delegates from China, for the said officials to precreating their executive and According to Dr. Stella Japan, and South Korea pare their roadmap for the legislative agenda,” he said. Marie Lapiz, head of Bohol have gone to Bohol to first 100 days in office in acRabies Prevention and learn about the provincecordance with the tasks and He also said that at the end Eradication (BRPE), rabies wide implementation responsibilities provided for of the training, each official and tourists is dangerous of the rabies prevention under the Local Government will have to prepare their to combine. and eradication program, Code of 1991 and other laws plans for their local governwhich the province partconcerning local governance. ment unit (LGU) and commit The Prevention and ners with foreign donors. She also added that the to implement it. participants will be oriented
Millers ordered DepEd allots to cut flour prices 204 teachers to Western Mindanao Eleven flour millers have been ordered to cut prices of flour in the country as the Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI) strengthen its monitoring activities after a provisional order came from the central office. The 11 flour millers were ordered to reduce their flour prices to a range of P630 to P680 per 25-kilogram bag, from the more than
P700 prevailing price level. Pandesal, the favorite bread of Filipinos which used to be 50 cents per piece 5 years ago is now 1 peso in some provinces and 2 peso in some cities and provinces but bigger size. The 11 flour millers are the Delta Milling Industries, Inc., Morning Star Milling Corporation, Philippine Foremost Milling Corp., San Miguel Mills, Inc., General Milling Corp., Liberty Flour Mills, Pilmico Foods Corp., Phil Flour Mills, Republic Flour Milling Corp., Universal Robina Corp., and Wellington Flour Mills.
The shortage of public elementary and secondary school teachers in Western Mindanao for School Year (SY) 2010-2011 has been eased by the recent allocation of 204 new Teacher I positions by the Department of Education (DepEd) central office to the MuslimChristian region. The teacher posts were reported to have been broken down to 165 for high school and 39 for the elementary level. The elementary and secondary school teacher-applicants were strictly screened through agency’s merit and ranking system which considers their experience,
interview, subject area specialization, and localization. According to the report, DepEd pays an entrance basic monthly salary of P14,198 to a newly-hired teacher plus various fringe benefits which include a
13th month pay, annual clothing allowance, Christmas bonus, and monthly chalk allowance.
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Ice crystals destroy vegetable plantations in Kibungan Benguet Hails which usually occur after a hot day with cumulus clouds over the sky has suddenly dropped into the ground causing damage on vegetable and flower gardens in Kibungan, Benguet. The downpour of ice crystals was reported to have partially damaged harvestable flowers and vegetables in highly elevated areas of this province. Several farmers whose crops were partially affected by hail described the ice crystals to be as big as marbles and that they reportedly break after falling on the ground. Weathermen cited the occurrence of ice crystal rain is a normal occurrence,
especially in highly-elevated over places. the past several The report also said that the decades. ice crystals could also hurt people once they are hit on Conthe different parts of their cerned bodies while they are doing local their works on their vegofficials etable farms during heavy and agridownpour. culture stakeholders warned unscrupulous importers Vegetable traders claimed and smugglers not to take there is still a steady supadvantage of the reported ocply of assorted vegetables currence of ice crystal rain in from the different towns of some parts of the province by the province, thus, there is allowing the entry of imported no need for consumers to vegetables from China which worry about inadequate veg- directly compete with locally etables in the coming days produced ones, thus, creating since it is still harvest time an oversupply and a sudden for leafy vegetables such as drop in the prices of vegcabbage among others. etables since Benguet can still Benguet is the source of supply the country’s demand over 70 percent of the semi- for highland vegetables. temperate vegetables being circulated in the country Despite the efforts of some
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smugglers to try to kill the local vegetable industry by allowing the entry of imported and cheap vegetables that flood the local markets, the national and local governments are still firm on sustaining the vegetable industry in Benguet which serves as the main source of livelihood of over 360,000 individuals in the 13 towns. Vegetables grown in the province include various kinds of cabbage, potatoes, cucumber, carrots, beans, sweet peas, Chinese peachy, bell pepper, and tomatoes, among others.
A member of the Hallelujah Kingdom of Jerusalem Foundation blows a horn in front of the house of President-elect Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III on Times St., Quezon City. The religious group said the blowing of the horn was meant as an offering or gift to the President-elect.
J . K . Rowling Don’t say bird h e l p s trafficked a n d f l o w e r o n v i c t i ms in RP sex education The author of the famous series of books “Harry Potter” has given a sizable donation for the launching of a safe house for victims and sur-
VFFI, which has ongoing projects funded by the United States government, has been working for the welfare and protection of children and women against
vivors of human trafficking pursuing legal cases against their traffickers.
child labor and human trafficking and has been concerned with the plight of domestic helpers.
The building, which has two floors and a basement and sits on a 1,500-square-meter property in Antipolo City, was constructed by the Visayan Forum Foundation Inc. (VFFI) and the Angelo King Foundation.
According to the United States of America Department of State Trafficking in Persons report, the Philippines is a major source and transit area for trafficking, specifically for forced labor and prostitution.
Filipino children are usually taught by parents in their first language that girl’s organ is flower and bird for boys. The children have the
would help in teaching children about sex without provoking malice and undue curiosity.
possibility to use the terms until they enter the primary school that would require a delicate approach for teachers to teach sex education to their students.
“You have to set their minds about the lesson and explain how we will study it for them to take it as education. We’re not teaching the [sexual] act but we teach the reproductive system as we do the other body parts,” she was quoted in an article.
According to a Philippine newspaper, Emmalyn Policarpio, a public school teacher since 1998 suggested that straightforward language should be used in educating children. Policarpio has been educating her students on sex education emphasizing on values that
She also mentioned that there will always be naughty students, but the class settles down once they get that the discussion is scientific.
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5 , 5 0 0 y e a r s o l d New men’s briefs A capsule to answer the mystery of solar system that may save leather shoe lives A very old leather shoe which is considered the oldest shoe has been found perfectly preserved in a cave in Armenia found on June 10, 2010, 2:35 pm. (Reuters LONDON)
who reported details of their finding. It is made of a single piece of cow-hide leather, had laces, and was shaped to fit the A group of United States scientists has owner’s foot. designed some new men’s briefs that are According to leader of the durable and may be able to save lives, a news report said. These men’s underpants are described to be smart because it may be comfortable and stylish compared to other underpants. Printed on the waistband and in constant contact with the skin is an electronic biosensor, designed to measure blood pressure, heart rate and other vital signs. It is said to be 1,000 years research team of the University older than the Great Pyramid College Cork in Ireland, it is of Giza in Egypt and 400 not known whether the shoe years older than Stonehenge belonged to a man or woman. in Britain. The researcher found the shoe in a pit, along with a broken The 5,500-year-old shoe pot and some wild goat horns A group of 45 delegates was discovered by a team of and it is believed that it wasn’t from international green international archaeologists, thrown away. groups led a “Mercury Conference” in Sweden last month. After the group organized a hair monitoring through hair test, they affirmed in the conference that there is mercury contamination in humans. The bathroom is made up of precious gold! This weird The meeting last June 7 bathroom is found in one of to June 11 at Sweden was Hong Kong’s jewelry stores organized by the Internaand reportedly cost $4.8 tional Persistent Organic million to make. Pollutants (POPs) EliminaIts centerpiece is a 900tion Network and also the pound solid gold toilet Swedish Society for Nature which gives a whole new Conservation; they genermeaning to the phrase ated broader awareness on ‘Royal Flush’. the hair test in connection According to a report custo mercury levels in the tomers can use the toilet human body. if they spend $128 in the store. The UN meeting which aims to limit the use of mercury collected hairs
A team of scientists that flew to the Australian Outback to recover a Japanese space capsule hoped that it contains the first-ever asteroid samples that could provide clues into the creation of the solar system.
The technology, developed by nano-engineering professor Joseph Wang of University of California San Diego and his group, breaks new ground in the field of intelligent textiles.
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The Hayabusa explorer returned to Earth after a seven-year journey. It was the first time a spacecraft successfully landed on an asteroid and returned to Earth. Two helicopters were taking scientists to the capsule’s landing site in the Woomera Prohibited Area, a remote military zone 300 miles (485 kilometers) northwest of the South Australian state capital of Adelaide.
It could take many hours to retrieve the capsule and collect samples, which will then be taken to Japan for study. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launched the spacecraft in 2003 toward an asteroid called Itokawa. After taking photo images from all angles of the 1,640-foot (500-meter) long asteroid, Hayabusa landed on it twice in late 2005. The Japanese space agency said the aim of the $200 million project was to understand the origin and evolution of the solar system, as well as paving the way for future sample return missions.
from 45 government delegates from 40 countries that include the Philippines. The survey found mercury in all of the 58 hair test participants. Local green group EcoWaste Coalition explained that the amount of mercury in hair provides an estimate of methylmercury in the body. The survey found mercury levels between 93 ug/kg and 2956 ug/kg. More than one-third of the samples exceeded the US National Research Council mercury reference dose of 1000 ug/kg. It also noted that average mercury levels in people from developing and transition countries were twice the levels measured in delegates from developed countries. It added that fish consumption is the main way people are exposed to methylmercury, which is toxic to human health. Mercury is released to the
environment from many sources like mining activities, mercury-containing products and devices, product manufacturing sites, metal refining and recycling, cement kilns, waste dumps and incinerators, contaminated sites, and crematoria etc. “The survey illustrates the need to tackle the mercury
problem because mercury is present in all of us and it shouldn’t be a part of our bodies! To eliminate all sources of mercury, I and the Swedish government want an effective global legally binding instrument on mercury in place soon,” Andreas Carlgren, Swedish Environment Minister, one of the hair test participants said.
6-story Jesus statue struck by lightning The six story statue of Jesus at North was struck by lightning at around 11:15 pm in a thunderstorm and burned to the ground a news report said last month.
in Monroe, just north of Cincinnati. The 62 feet tall and 40 feet wide (at the base) sculpture showed Jesus The statue is named “King from the torso up and was of Kings” , it is one of nicknamed Touchdown southwest Ohio’s most Jesus because of the way familiar landmarks, had the arms were raised, stood since 2004 at the similar to a referee signalevangelical Solid Rock ing a touchdown. It was Church along Interstate 75 made of plastic foam and
fiberglass over a steel frame. A Bishop and his wife was said to have spent $250, 000 to finance it in 2004. According to an article, the wife of the Bishop proposed the figure as a beacon of hope and salvation.
Passport renewal may piss you off Last month, on the 10th of June, almost 100 OFWs were standing and some vacating the chairs provided in front of the Philippine Consulate cashier’s window while waiting for the encoding of their new e-passport.
residents and some OFWs started to share their disappointments after finding out that an applicant for renewing the Some of the OFWs have passport could started lining up outside Phil- actually make ippine Consulate at 8:00 am an appointment to minimize before the consulate opened waiting for long hours. few minutes before 9:00 in the morning, trying to get the “Ang sabi sa akin basta maaga first batch for the passport lang daw akong pumunta encoding. dito noong tinanong ko kung kailangan pa ba akong magpa An OFW who got the first book,” a disappointed Filipino number said, “alas 7 pa lang guy revealed. ay nandito na ako sa United Center kasi hindi ko day-off.” According to few ladies, they were already at the ConsulFew Filipino Hong Kong ate the other day (9 June) but
the number they got was over 100 so they were given an appointment for the next day (10 June). “Naghintay kami ng buong hapon kahapon at noong patapos na, saka lang namin nalaman na naubusan na kami ng slot. Number lang ang hawak namin, a lady said. Sana sabihan nila agad ang mga naghihintay dahil alam naman nilang once a week lang ang day off ng mga helpers,” another lady said.
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Deli meat danger Eating hot dogs, bacon, sausage or deli meats increases the chance of heart disease by 42 percent, researchers said in a recent report. Eating processed meat is also linked to a 19 percent higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, said the study, which appeared in the journal Circulation. There was no higher risk of heart disease or diabetes among people that ate unprocessed red meat such as beef or lamb. Most healthy eating guidelines already recommended limited meat consumption, but until now “studies have shown mixed results for relationships between meat consumption and cardiovascular diseases and diabetes,” said Renata Micha, the lead author of the study. “Most prior studies also did not separately consider the health effects of eating unprocessed red versus processed meats,” said Micha, a research fellow in the department of epidemiology at the
Harvard School of Public Health. The team reached their conclusions by studying information from 1,600 reports from around the world involving some 1.2 million people. On average, each 50 gram daily serving of processed meat (one to two slices of deli meats, or one hot dog) was associated with the higher heart disease and diabetes risk. Lifestyle factors associated with eating unprocessed red meats and processed meats “were similar, but only processed meats were linked to higher risk,” said report co-author Dariush Mozaffarian, assistant professor in the department of epidemiology at HSPH. While unprocessed red and processed meats contained similar average amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol, researchers found that processed meats “contained, on average, four times more sodium and 50 percent more nitrate preservatives,” said Micha. “This suggests that
differences in salt and preservatives, rather than fats, might explain the higher risk of heart disease and diabetes seen with processed meats.” In order to decrease heart attack and diabetes risk, it would be best to avoid processed meats such as bacon, salami, sausages, hot dogs and processed deli meats. “Based on our findings, eating one serving per week or less would be associated with relatively small risk,” said Micha. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Single Asian carp found at Chicago An Asian carp was found 6 miles from Lake Michigan for the first time. Officials of the area said they need more information to determine the significance of the find. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources are finding out of the threat the carp have given them which would depend if how far the Asian carp accessed the Great Lakes.
A 20-pound Asian carp was caught in Lake Calumet on C h i c a g o ’ s S o u t h S i d e, a b o u t s i x m i l e s d o w n s t r e a m o f Lake Michigan by commercial fishermen.
The environmental groups also said that the discovery leaves no doubt that other Asian carp have breached barriers designed to prevent them from migrating from the Mississippi River system to the Great Lakes. Thereby, they found it as
proof for the government to act faster. Scientists and fishermen fear that if the carp become established in the lakes, they could starve out popular sport species and ruin the region’s $7 billion fishing
industry. Asian Carp can grow to 4 feet and 100 pounds and eat up to 40 percent of their body weight daily.
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Danny Bascal Jr., 42 years old Driver for 14 years in Hong Kong Nabasa ko ang tungkol sa mga food supplements ng RICA sa KabayanSTAR newspaper, nagkaroon ako ng interest kaya hinanap ko ang shop nila sa World Wide House. Noong nagpa consulta ako sa kanila nadiskubre kong mayroon pala akong high blood pagkatapos kong na BP. Palagi ding masakit ang aking buong katawan na nakakaapekto sa aking pagtatrabaho kaya tinanong ko kung ano ang magandang food supplement mayron sila na puwede kong gamitin. Ang nirekumenda sa akin ay Arginine, binigyan ako ng flyers tungkol dito at pagkatapos kong binasa ang mga benefits nito ay nagdesisyon akong bumili. Habang iniinom ko ang unang bote ng Arginine na binili ko, nararamdaman ko ang maraming pagbabago ng aking pakiramdam. Isang buwan palang akong nakakainom pero masigla ako, may improvement na rin ang mataas kong BP noon at malakas ang aking pakiramdam kahit maghapon akong nagtatrabaho.
Divina Capistrano “Bago ako nakapagtry ng RICA food supplements, lagi akong nakakaramdam ng pagsakit sa aking batok at lagi akong hindi nakakatulog dahil siguro sa mataas na blood pressure ko. Bumisita ako one time sa RICA shop sa world wide house shop 107. Nagpa check ako ng aking BP at noong araw na iyon ang BP ko ay mahigit 160 over 98. Pinayuhan ako kong ano ang dapat kong kainin at sinabihang etry ang arginine. Dahil lagi akong nakakaramdam nang pagsakit sa batok bumili na ako ng arginine. After 3 months na diretsong pag-inom ko nito bumaba ang aking BP. Masarap ang aking tulog at malakas ang aking pakiramdam…kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa RICA International Ltd!”
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How to tell from your stool whether you are healthy?
taking blood-thinning medication. It is found in capsule form at the health food store. If increasing fiber and water intake worsens constipation, the problem may be insufficient bile output. This is because bile makes stools soft by allowing water to bind to stools. Nutritional supplements choline, methionine, and artichoke all increase bile output, but it’s important to see a doctor before trying any treatments to identify the cause of the decreased bile output.
with straining. Although conventional medicine considers having a bowel movement every second day normal, for Other symptoms of spleen qi optimal health deficiency are: easy bruising, and digestion many alternative mental fogginess, bloating, medicine pracgas, loose stools, fatigue, titioners believe poor appetite, loose stools there should be with little odor, symptoms can increase your fiber intake. that worsen with stress, un- at least one bowel movement Simple psyllium powder can a day. digested food in the stools, also help, however be sure to and difficulty ending the check the label as many are bowel movement. Spleen qi Some people can develop made with artificial sweetendeficiency can be brought on anxiety about the frequency Constipation can also be caused ers. of their bowel movements and by stress and overwork. by the following underlying self-prescribe laxatives and conditions: An ayurvedic herbal remedy strong herbal “dieters” tea to Eating certain foods in • magnesium deficiency called triphala is considered excess is thought to worsen try to have a bowel movement a gentle laxative that can be • diabetes a day. This is strongly discour- used on a longer term basis, spleen qi deficiency. Of• hypothyroidism aged because it can injure the unlike some of the more harsh, • Parkinson’s disease fending foods include fried intestines, result in vitamin and habit-forming alternatives. or greasy foods, dairy, raw • multiple sclerosis mineral deficiencies, and profruits and vegetables, and • scleroderma Triphala is a combination of mote the development of eating three fruit, one of which is cold drinks, all believed to • amyloid disorders. If you are concerned amla, a fruit naturally high in • colon cancer cause “cold” and “dampabout bowel regularity, see a ness” in the body. Dietary • side effects of medications vitamin C. Triphala improves naturopathic doctor or other treatment of spleen qi defi- most common are antidepresbowel tone strengthening ciency involves eating warm, health professional. sants and codeine digestion, and enhances liver cooked foods. Ginger tea and gallbladder function. It is Most commonly, constipation and cinnamon tea are also If comstipation occurs sudused for constipation, detox, is caused by lack of fiber in the and a broad range of condiwarming. denly, see a doctor immediately diet. Sprinkling 1-3 teaspoons tions. Triphala is contraindicat- as it can be a sign of bowel Pencil thin stool can also be of ground flaxseeds on meals, ed in people with chronic liver obstruction, nerve paralysis, caused by a bowel obstruc- choosing whole grains over or kidney disease, pregnant or drug toxicity, infection, or other refined grains, and eating tion. Benign rectal polyps, serious disorder. nursing women, and people prostate enlargement, colon plenty of vegetables and fruits or prostate cancer are some of the conditions that can Maylyn de Leon, Nueva Vizcaya cause obstruction. 16 years ng nagtatrabaho sa Hong Kong. “Nabasa ko Infrequent Stool sa Kabayan STAR newspaper ang testimony ng isang gumamit ng RICA food supplements na naging okay With constipation, infreang kanyang karamdaman kaya ako nagpa konsulta quent or hard stool is passed at nagpa blood analysis na rin dahil sa aking karamdaman. Isang beses sa tatlong araw ako nagbabawas kaya hindi maganda ang aking pakiramdam, at lumCome and try RICA Ecolon – Sweet Fiber (The Best Choice for your Health)…Just alaki ang aking tiyan. 2 klase ng food supplement ang 2 sticks of Ecolon – Sweet Fiber a day and keep your colon healthy and relieve nirecommend sa akin ng Doctor at pinayuhan niya your body from toxins and causing the development of hernias, varicose veins, ako ng nararapat na diet na makakatulong sa aking hemorrhoids and …etc. karamdaman. For more information, please call RICA Customer Hotline : 8208-8847 Dahil gusto kong mapabuti bumili ako ng Chlorella dahil maganda raw ito sa cleansing. Bumili rin ako ng Ecolon Sweet Fiber na maganda raw para sa bloating. Nagsimula akong uminom ng 10 tablets na Chlorella Ai sa unang linggo, 15 tablets sa pangalawang linggo at 20 tablets araw-araw for 2 months hanggang ngayon. Sa Ecolon naman 1 stick ang iniinom ko sa isang araw. Masaya talaga ako dahil sa maiksing panahon ay malaki ang pagbabago sa aking katawan. Marami din ang mga malapit sa akin ang nakapansin na lumiit ang tiyan ko, nagkaroon ako ng shape at kuminis ang aking balat. Higit sa lahat ako ay nagpapasalamat dahil araw-araw na akong nagbabawas kaya wala na akong nararamdamang bloating sa aking tiyan.”
• symptoms are worse with stress • undigested food in the Mr. Anthony Wu stools founder of RICA • difficulty ending the bowel International, movement holding Chinese • Laxative Medicine in The Spleen qi deficiency is use University of • Antibiotic thought to be brought on by Hong Kong. stress and overwork. use Diet can worsen spleen qi • Medication side effects deficiency, specifically eat• Food poisoning ing too many foods that are • Celiac disease believed to cause cold and • Ulcerative colitis dampness in the body: • Crohn’s disease • fried or greasy foods • Malabsorption • dairy • Irritable bowel syndrome • raw fruits and vegetables • Bacterial overgrowth • Infectious diarrhea - especially • cold drinks salmonella and giardia Dietary treatment involves • Traveler’s diarrhea eating warm foods. Ginger • Cancer Foods and supplements that can tea and cinnamon tea are thought to be warming. cause green stool include: Besides spleen qi deficiency, • Chlorophyll other conditions that cause • Iron supplements loose stools or chronic diar• Algae rhea include: Loose Stool • Gluten intolerance • Lactose intolerance In traditional Chinese medi• Pancreatic insufficiency cine, loose stools, abdominal • Bile salt deficiency bloating, lack of energy, and • Celiac disease poor appetite can be signs of a • Whipple’s disease condition known as spleen qi • Ulcerative colitis deficiency. It doesn’t necessar• Crohn’s disease ily involve your actual spleen, but it is linked to tiredness and • Cancer weak digestion brought on by If food sensitivities are stress and poor diet. involved, treatment inOther symptoms of spleen qi cludes identifying possible deficiency are: food sensitivities using the elimination and challenge • easy bruising diet and then avoiding or ro• mentally foggy tating these foods. Although • bloating, gas, loose stools symptoms may improve, it’s • fatigue also necessary to identify • poor appetite the cause of the food sensi• loose stools with little odor Other causes of green stool include:
tivities. Pencil Thin Stool Like loose stools, stool that is pencil thin can be caused by a condition known in traditional Chinese medicine as spleen qi deficiency.
Noong 1998 naoperahan ako ng myoma at magmula noon tatlong beses lang akong nagbabawas sa isang lingo. Alam kong hindi ito mabuti sa aking katawan kaya nagtry ako ng iba’t ibang laxative drinks katulad ng mga tea. Marami na rin akong natry na iba’t ibang food supplements kaya lang medyo may nararamdaman akong sakit sa aking dibdib. Natutuwa talaga ako noong nabasa ko ang tungkol sa “Ecolon” food supplement ng RICA International sa Kabayan Star newspaper dahil pagkatapos kong inumin ang pangalawang box na ininom ko araw-araw na akong nagbabawas at hindi na sumasakit ang aking tiyan. Emma, 51 Marylinda Oliva, 40 “Dahil sa aking ulcer, laging sumasakit ang aking sikmura kaya halos araw-araw ako sa Doctor. Lagi ko ring nararamdamang bloated ang aking tiyan dahil lagi akong constipated. Dahil hindi maganda ang aking digestive system nagkaroon ako ng problema sa aking pagbabawas. Ang sabi ng Doctor, kapag hindi daw regular ang pagdudumi hindi ito maganda sa katawan kaya bumili ako ng RICA Chlorella A1 na magandang cleansing ayon sa mga nabasa kong testimony ng users at RICA Ecolon Sweet Fiber na magandang panglinis ng colon. Laking tuwa ko talaga dahil napakalaki ng improvement na naramdaman ko, kahit ang pagsakit ng aking batok at balakang ay umigi.” Pauline Dimson Last month, may nabasa akong health news tungkol sa colon. Nabasa ko rin ang 2 testimony ng mga gumamit ng Ecolon Sweet Fiber ng RICA kaya nagkaroon ako ng interest na bumisita sa RICA Shop sa World Wide Shop dahil hindi ako nagbabawas araw-araw. Mabigat ang pakiramdam ko at hindi ako comfortable dahil dito, hindi rin talaga okay ang hindi everyday ang pagbabawas kaya kahit medyo may kamahalan ang sweet fiber bumili ako ng 1 box dahil gusto kong matry mismo kung okay siya talaga at gusto ko ring malinis ang aking tiyan. After na nakainom ako for 1 week may nakita na akong pagbabago, araw-araw na akong nagbabawas kaya magaan na ang aking pakiramdam. Dahil napatunayan ko mismo na maganda ang product ng RICA, after a week bumili din ako ng kanilang Royal Jelly dahil hindi ako masyadong nakakatulog at bumili din ako ng kanilang body cleansing na Chlorella A1 para itry din. After a week uli ng paggamit ko ng Royal at Chlorella A1 gumanda na ang tulog ko kaya bumili naman ako ng Sweet fiber para sa mother ko at ipinadala ko sa Pilipinas.
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Understanding menstruation cramp/pain Professor Vasco, Japan Haemodynamics (HK) Research Institute
Primary Dysmenorrhea A woman’s monthly cycle can come with some discomfort. The most common system is experiencing pain or cramps in the lower abdomen usually during the first two to three days of the period. It is called primary dysmenorrhea (literally means “difficult monthly flow”). While some women’s symptoms are relatively mild, others experience extreme pain accompanied with headaches, nausea, vomiting and lower back pain. But if the pain is so severe as to limit normal activities, or require medication, it may be a system of endometriosis). While painful menstruation is common among females, it is the leading cause of lost time from school and work among women in their teens and 20s. Menstrual cramps are not the same as the discomfort felt during premenstrual syndrome (PMS), although the symptoms of both disorders can sometimes be experienced as a continual process. Many women suffer from both PMS and menstrual cramps. (see my previous article on PMS)
l Endometriosis (in-
flammation of the lining of the uterus) l Blood and tissue being discharged through a narrow cervix l Uterine fibroid or ovarian cyst l Infections of the uterus l Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) l Intrauterine device (IUD) Primary dysmenorrhea (no underlying gynecologic problem causing the pain) is a result of strong contractions of the uterus trigged by prostaglandins, a chemical hormone in the body that are involved in inflammation and that stimulate pain receptors. Higher levels of prostaglandins are associated with more menstrual pain.
This type of cramping may begin within six months to a year following menarche (the beginning of menstruation), the time when a girl starts having menstrual periods. Menstrual cramps typically do not begin until ovulatory menstrual cycles (when an egg is released from the ovaries) occur, and actual menSecondary Dysmenorrhea strual bleeding usually As mentioned, menstruation begins before the onset of pain may have a separate ovulation. Therefore, an cause and we called that adolescent girl may not secondary dysmenorrhea. It experience dysmenorrhea can be caused by any one until months to years ore more of the following following the onset of diseases: menstruation.
Causes of Dysmenorrhea During each month, the inner lining of the uterus builds up in preparation for a possible pregnancy. After ovulation, if the egg is not fertilized by a sperm, no pregnancy will result and the existing lining of the uterus is no longer required. The woman’s estrogen and progesterone hormone levels decline, and the lining of the uterus becomes swollen and is eventually discarded as the menstrual flow and is replaced by a new lining in the next period cycle.
velopment of menstrual cramps. The difference between menstrual cramps that are more painful and those that are less painful may be related to a woman’s prostaglandin levels. Nervousness may be another reason for more pain and that will elevate the pain sensitivity.
Treating Dysmenorrhea Common recommendations include not only adequate rest and sleep, When the old uterine lin- but also regular exercise ing begins to break down, (especially walking). A heating pad applied molecular compounds called prostaglandins are to the abdominal area may relieve the pain and released. These compounds cause the muscles congestion and lesson of the uterus to contract. symptoms. When the uterine muscles contract, they constrict the A number of over-thecounter drug can help blood supply (vasoconreduce the pain as well striction) to the uterine as actually prevent the lining. This contraction menstrual cramps themblocks the supply of selves. For mild cramps, oxygen to the tissue of the lining which, in turn, aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol), or acetaminobreaks down and dies. phen (like Panadol) plus After the death of this tissue, the uterine contrac- a diuretic may be suftions literally squeeze the ficient. However, aspirin has limited effect in old uterine lining tissue through the cervix and out curbing the production of of the body via the vagina. prostaglandin and is only In addition, other chemi- useful for less painful cal known as leukotrienes, cramps. which are chemicals that play a role in the inflam- The main drug for treatmatory response, are also ing moderate menstrual elevated at this time and cramps are the nonstemay be related to the de- roidal anti-inflamma-
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tory drugs (NSAIDs), which curtail production of prostaglandin and lessen its effect. A woman should start taking one of these medications before her pain becomes difficult to control.
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Controlling Dysmenorrhea with Black Bone Chicken Extract As previously mentioned, menstruation pain is caused by the follow of blood out of the body. If the blood can flow more freely, the pain will be less. Black bone chicken extract, once an Malambot sa mukha ang facial mask imperial specialty, is used na black soybean. by many Chinese women for over 2,000 years to help Matagal na akong easing the menstruation member ng RICA, pain as it helps to smooth marami na akong naout the flow. subukan at ginagamit na food supplements Black-bone chicken nila. Dahil alam contains many kinds of kong RICA could be amino acids (18 kinds trusted, nag try din ako ng kanilang of amino acids includbagong product na facial mask. Marami silang ibating the 8 essential amino ibang facial mask at ang ne recommend nila sa akin acids for human body), ay ang black soybean dahil maganda daw ito for skin vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, metabolism at nagbibigay ng nutrients sa ating mukha. C and E, niacin, protein, So, bumili ako ng isa at ginamit ko ng gabing iyon. fat, calcium, phosphorus, Masarap gamitin dahil malamig siya sa mukha kaya iron, nicotinic acid, etc. narelax ang aking mukha. 20 minutes ko itong ginamit Laboratory tests also show habang nakahiga at 5 minutes after kong tinanggal ang that it contains certain hor- mask naramdaman kong malambot ang aking pisngi. mones, blue pigment and amino acids which are reMs. Ninfa Ramores, 59 quired by the human body. Ate Ninfa has been working in Hong These factors can increase Kong for almost 20 years. Katulad ng blood cells and hemoglomga ibang kababayan nating tumagal bin. Abundant clinical na sa Hong Kong, madali na siyang experience has indicated mapagod pagkatapos ng isang araw that Black-bone chicken na pagtrabaho sa bahay ng kanyang has a peculiar effectiveness amo. Maraming lumabas na iba’tin treating women’s disibang karamdaman katulad ng paneases, sterility, menoxenia anakit ng likod, paa at mga muscles (abnormal menstruation), kaya nagtry si ate Ninfa ng mga food habitual abortion, blood leucorrhoea, dysmenorrhe supplements. “Nagtry ako ng mga food supplements kaya lang medyo hindi pa rin ako comfortable kaya ako nagtry ng RICA. RICA Chlorella A1 at Bio Young Amino It is available now at RICA Acid Complex ang nirecommend sa akin and nagusInternational – The Best tuhan ko kasi I feel energetic again. So kahit na may Choice for Your Health, for enquiry, please call Customer kamahalan ipinagpapatuloy ko ang paggamit nito, Ms. Ramores said. Hotline : 8208-8847.
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CONSTIPATION Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem. People who experience constipation have infrequent bowel movements, pass hard stools or strain during bowel movements.
Children may also become constipated if they are afraid of or unwilling to use the toilet. Older children may ignore or forget to attend to bowel movements.
movement, such as finger evacuation or manipulation of your lower abdomen
When to see a doctor Although constipation may be bothersome, it’s usually not serious. Most people who have constipation don’t seek a doctor’s care. However, chronic constipation may lead to complicaMr. Anthony Wu tions or be a sympfounder of RICA tom of a serious International, underlying disorder.
What’s considered normal frequency for bowel movements varies widely. In general, however, you’re probably experiencing holding Chinese constipation if Medicine in The See your doctor if you pass fewer University of you experience an than three stools Hong Kong. unexplained onset a week, and your of constipation or change in stools are hard and dry. bowel habits, or if symptoms Fortunately, most cases of are severe and last longer than three weeks. Also seek constipation are temmedical care if you experience porary. Simple lifestyle any of the following signs changes, such as getting more exercise and eating or symptoms, which might a high-fiber diet, can go a indicate a more serious health long way toward alleviat- problem: ing constipation. Constipation may also be treated • Bowel movements occurring more than three days apart, with over-the-counter despite corrective changes in laxatives. diet or exercise • Intense abdominal pain Symptoms Not having a bowel move- • Blood in your stool • Constipation that alternates ment every day doesn’t with diarrhea necessarily mean you’re • Rectal pain constipated. You likely • Thin, pencil-like stools have constipation, how• Unexplained weight loss ever, if you experience two of the following signs Causes or symptoms: Normally, the waste products of digestion (stool) are pro• Pass fewer than three pelled through your intestines stools a week by muscle contractions. In the • Experience hard stools large intestine (colon), most • Strain excessively durof the water and salt in this ing bowel movements waste mixture are reabsorbed • Experience a sense of because they’re essential for rectal blockage many of your body’s func• Have a feeling of incomplete evacuation after tions. having a bowel movement • Need to use manual ma- However, when the colon absorbs too much water, or neuvers to have a bowel
Risk factors You’re more likely to have constipation if you are: • An older adult • Sedentary •Confined to bed • Eating a diet that’s low in fiber • Not getting adequate fluids • Taking certain medications, including sedatives, narcotics or certain medications to lower blood pressure • Undergoing chemotherapy Women are also more frequently affected by constipation than are men, and children more than adults. If you’re pregnant, you may have bouts of constipation because of hormonal changes. Later in your if the colon’s muscle con• Inadequate amounts of pregnancy, pressure on your tractions are slow, the stool fiber in your diet becomes hard and dry and • Inattention to bowel habits intestines from your expanding passes through your colon too or ignoring the urge to have a uterus also can cause constipation. slowly. This is the root cause of bowel movement constipation. • Lack of physical activity Complications (especially in older adults) Although constipation can be You may also experience consti- • Irritable bowel syndrome extremely bothersome, it usually pation if the muscles you use to • Changes in lifestyle or move your bowels aren’t prop- routine, including pregnancy, isn’t serious. If it persists, and especially if straining results, you erly coordinated. This problem aging and travel may develop certain complicais called pelvic floor dysfunc• Illness tions: tion (anismus), and it causes vFrequent use or abuse of you to strain with most bowel laxatives • Hemorrhoids or cracks (fismovements — even soft ones. • Specific diseases, such as sures) in your anus may result stroke, diabetes, thyroid disA number of factors can cause ease and Parkinson’s disease when hard stool stretches the sphincter muscle. an intestinal slowdown, includ- • Problems with the colon • Fecal impaction occurs when ing: and rectum, such as intestiyou accumulate a mass of nal obstruction or diverticuhardened stool that can’t be • Inadequate fluid intake, or losis eliminated by a normal bowel dehydration • Certain medications, movement. You may need to including pain medications, diuretics and those used to have impacted stool removed manually. treat Parkinson’s disease, • Rectal prolapse occurs when high blood pressure and a small amount of rectal tissue depression pushes out through the anus. • Hormonal disturbances, This condition may lead to a sesuch as an underactive cretion of mucus from the anus. thyroid gland • Anal fissures and hemor- • Lazy bowel syndrome may rhoids, which can produce occur if you use laxatives frea spasm of the anal sphinc- quently, causing your bowels to become dependent on them for ter muscle proper function. Laxative use • Loss of body salts can also lead to other problems, through vomiting or diarincluding poor absorption of rhea vitamins and other nutrients and • Injuries to the spinal damage to your intestinal tract. cord, which can affect the nerves that lead to the Alternative medicine intestine In many cases, simple changes In rare cases, constipation to your lifestyle and diet can may signal more serious medical conditions, such as help relieve the symptoms of colorectal cancer, hormonal constipation. Several alternative approaches may also provide redisturbances or autoimmune diseases. In children, lief, although they have not been constipation might indicate studied extensively. Hirschsprung disease, a • Massage. Massage works by congenital condition that results from missing nerve manipulating, compressing and stretching the skin, muscles and cells in the colon. Rosalyn Navarro “Gumamit ako ng RICA food supplements dahil sa aking mga karamdaman. Noong una akong lumapit sa RICA, ang aking concern ay ang aking leeg na laging napapansing may goiter at nararamdaman ko ring may nakabara. Subalit noong nagpaconsult ako sa Doctor ng RICA napansin niya ang aking mga kuko na nangingitim, sinabihan niya akong sign daw ito ng liver problem. Napansin din niya ang aking mga mata na yellowish at maraming ugat na lumilitaw kaya Chlorella A1 at Billberry ang kanyang ipinayong gagamitin ko. Pagkatapos kong uminom ng 3 bottles na Billberry ng RICA lumilinaw ang aking paningin, hindi na bastang lumuluha at hindi na rin masyadong mahapdi.”
joints. Techniques include acupressure and shiatsu. When applied to the abdominal area, massage can help relax the muscles that support the bladder and intestines and help promote bowel activity. • Acupuncture. This traditional Chinese medicine involves the insertion and manipulation of fine needles into various parts of the body. The therapy may help stimulate the colon and relieve pain from constipation, although its efficacy for this has not been proved. • Naturopathic remedies. Naturopathy is a holistic, nontoxic system of herbal remedies that’s individualized to your symptoms. Numerous Naturopathic remedies exist for constipation, and they typically consist of plant and herbalbased substances. Highly recommend to you RICA’s Ecolon Sweet Fiber and Chlorella-Ai. They are 100% natural and there is no preservative or medicine’s side effects. For more information, please visit our shop at Worldwide Plaza, Central, Hong Kong or call us at 8208-8847. Prevention To help prevent constipation: • Eat a high-fiber diet. Choose lots of high-fiber foods, including fruits, vegetables, beans and whole-grain cereals and breads. Aim to consume 20 to 35 grams of fiber daily. Experiment to see if particular fruits or vegetables have a laxative effect for you. Remember to add fiber to your diet gradually to help reduce gas and bloating. • Limit low-fiber foods. Foods that are high in fat and sugar and those that tend to be low in fiber content, such as ice cream, cheese and processed foods, may cause or aggravate constipation. • Drink plenty of liquids. The exact amount of water and other fluids you should drink each day varies and depends on your age, sex, health, activity level and other factors. Limit caffeine intake, which can worsen symptoms of constipation by causing dehydration. • Exercise regularly. Engage in regular physical exercise, such as walking, biking or swimming, to help stimulate intestinal function. Getting at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week is recommended. • Heed nature’s call. Don’t ignore the urge to have a bowel movement. The longer you delay, the more water is absorbed from your stool and the harder it becomes. • Try fiber supplements. Health products such as RICA Ecolon Sweet Fiber can help keep stools soft and regular. Be sure to drink plenty of water or other fluids every day. • Be careful about introducing stimulant laxatives. Habitual use of agents such as Correctol and Dulcolax can make your colon dependent on them and may require increasing dosages until your intestine ceases to function properly. For occasional relief try a saline laxative such as milk of magnesia, which draws water into the colon to lubricate the stool. Avoid giving children laxatives without a doctor’s approval.
Delia 20 years ng nagtatrabaho sa Hong Kong. “Dahil may edad na rin ako lumalabo na ang aking paningin. Lalo pang lumabo dahil na rin sa aking pagpupuyat sa pagbabasa ng mga pocket books. Very dry at namumula lagi ang aking mga mata kaya nag try akong gumamit ng RICA Billberry. After na naubos ko ang 1 bottle naramdaman ko na medyo guminhawa ang aking mga mata.”
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Will Zanjoe Marudo KC Concepcion: “I’m Jovit Baldivino single. I don’t have a wishes to work with & Mariel Rodriguez be back in each boyfriend.” Sarah Geronimo other’s arms soon? When KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual were still doing their first teleserye Lovers In Paris, the matinee idol refused to answer anything related to the rumored budding relationship between him and the new singer-actress. Piolo said he did not want people to think it was part of the promotion for their show. It’s been more than five months now since the Pinoy adaptation of the hit Koreanovela ended, but KC and Piolo are still hesitant to talk about the issue. This, despite a mall sighting and a sweet moment caught on tape during the launch of her latest album in ASAP XV. According to KC, people should not put malice on anything they see between her and her former onscreen partner.
“Pilipinas Got Talent” (PGT) grand winner Jovit Baldivino said he also wants to work with KC admits that they still keep Pop Star Princess Sarah in touch even after their soap. Geronimo. However, this does not mean The 16-year-old singer that they have taken their said that friendship to the next level. he wants to either perform a duet with Geronimo or do a television series with her. “Siyempre po sana po ay magkaduet po tayo at magkasama sa isang teleserye,” Baldivino said. talaga siyang tao. Ang kapal naman ng mukha ko to think na, di ba? Iba na ‘yon.”
Aside from singing, Baldivino bared his dream to act. He even disclosed that he wants to be paired with KC Concepcion.
“Wala pa namang grand gesture na masasabi. Pero, yeah, we’ve been getting in touch, we’ve been getting closer na,” Dubbed as the next Arnel Pineda, Baldivino also said KC. shared his wish to do a She added, “Parang dinadaan duet with the “Journey’s” na lang niya siguro sa friend- frontman. ship. Kasi, ‘yon naman talaga ang importante lalo na kapag “Kuya Arnel sana balang araw magka-duet tayo,” parehong nasa showbiz. I Baldivino said guess ang pinakaimportante Baldivino was declared is kilala ninyo nang mabuti the first PGT grand winner “Baka he does feel na mala- ang isa’t isa. Kilala ninyo during the talent-reality kung anong klaseng tao ito, pit kami sa isa’t isa, so he show’s finale Sunday night feels comfortable doing that. and do you accept that kahit at the jampacked Araneta Pero ayaw ko kasi isipan ng bilang magkaibigan?” Coliseum. The teenager, malisya dahil sweet naman “Alam n’yo, malambing naman si PJ [Piolo’s nickname],” she said.”Actually, ang thing kay PJ is huwag mo na lagyan ng malisya kasi hindi mo alam kung dahil lang sweet siyang tao or kung may malisya. Basta ang iniisip ko lang, ganun din siya sa best friend niya, ganun lang din siya sa mommy niya.
who sells siomai in Batangas, has topped (48.81%) the over- Mariel Rodriguezwas spotted night text and online votes. at Zanjoe Marudo’s Z Cup Golf Tournament —one day Dance groups Baguio Metaafter she confirmed their break morphosis and Velasco Broth- up in an Entertainment Live ers were hailed runners up. interview. The ex-couple reiterPGT judge Kris Aquino described Baldivino as ABS-CBN’s next singing superstar after his heartfelt rendition of Queen’s “Too Much Love Will Kill You.” His fans, who called themselves Jovinatics, went in full force at the Big Dome to show their support. ates though that despite the He already split up, created a They remain good friends. mark during Robin Padilla, who hosted his audinoontime show Wowowee for tion after two weeks, is said to be the singing The cause of the break up. Mariel Journey’s dismisses the rumor saying, “Faithfully.” “Sobrang unfair kay Mr. Robin His video Padilla namadawit sya dito. was uploaded on YouTube and There’s no third party.” was viewed more than 3 milMariel reveals that their conlion times. flict began after their Asian
Cruise last Holy Week, but no one knew about it. “Walang may alam na may pinagdadaanan kami.” But she admits, “Hindi kami mag-kaaway. We’re friends. Sa ngayon, isa pa rin
sya sa mga pinaka-close sa akin.” When asked if there’s a chance that they get back together, Zanjoe confesses, “Ako wala naman akong plano na talagang mawala kami o mapunta ko sa iba, mapunta sya sa iba.” And Mariel leaves a rather open statement, “There’s no bad blood between us. We’re not mad at each other or anything, so anything is possible.”
Charlene Gonzales says she was never jealous of Aga Muhlach’s leading ladies During a press launch of her latest product endorsement, Charlene Gonzales expressed her all-out support for her husband Aga Muhlach’s much-awaited movie with Angel Locsin. “Everytime gumagawa siya ng bagong movies, I am very excited because fan ako ng asawa ko e. I love watching his movies. It’s inspiring and I am thrilled to see this team-up because he’s very excited about the story. Sinabi kasi niya sa akin na yung story na ito ay isa sa pinakamagandang pelikula na gagawin niya that Star Cinema prepared for them.” When asked if she already met Angel, the former beauty queen was quick to say that she approves of her as Aga’s new onscreen partner. “Yes, I’ve met her in passing. Although we haven’t had the chance na magusap ng matagalan. But I’ve seen her and she’s very pleasant and she seems like a nice lady. Pa-bagets ng pa-bagets ang mga leading lady ni Aga, but you know, I don’t mind it. I am welcome to it and why not? He’s also working with Ai-Ai (de las
Alas for a sitcom) and Regine (Velasquez for another movie). Then he’s set to do a film with Lea Salonga as well. He does projects with everyone naman.” Contrary to what other people might think, the fact that a lot of
actresses want to be paired with her husband is something that makes her really proud. “I think, even for Aga I can probably say na it’s flattering to hear that they would like to do a movie with him. Siyempre kapag naririnig ko ‘yan, nakakatuwa as a wife. Sa tuwing naririnig ni Aga palagi niyang sinasabi, ‘Talaga?’ Parang hindi siya naniniwala. But he’s very humble, appreciative, and grateful [to those kind of
Jolo Revilla will not give up his son for adoption Jolo Revilla denies that he’s willing to give up his son with Grace Adriano for adoption to the latter’s current boyfriend. “That is not true. Walang katotohanan yun.” He states, “Siyempre nag-uusap naman na kami ni Grace eh. Nagulat ako na biglang pumutok ang issue na yun. Parang uy, teka lang, hindi ko alam yun. Tumawag agad ako sa kanya.” He also expresses strong
feelings toward the issue. “Pagka-in-adopt yun ng lalaki, tinanggalan n’ya ko ng karapatan. Which is hindi naman tama. Hindi tayo papayag dun. Anak ko yun at mahal ko yun.” Jolo also clarifies, “Wala kaming dapat pag-awayan at maayos kami bilang magulang.” He even reveals, “Huling pag-uusap namin ni Grace… sa kin na muna.”
praises].” She’s even looking forward to Aga’s team-up with Lea Salonga who was once romantically linked to him. “Oh I love Lea! As a matter of fact nagkikita kami sa gym and when we see each other lagi kaming nagkukumustahan about their upcoming movie. Even Lea’s husband was quite excited about the team-up just like Aga and Lea themselves. I think it will be a very nice movie and a lot of their fans would love to see them together on screen kasi it’s been quite some time and ito yung magiging third movie nila together.” Charlene clarified that she was never the jealous type even though Aga’s known for his controversial love scenes in his previous movies. “No, there’s no reason na maging jealous ako kasi hindi niya pinaparamdam sa akin yun and wala siyang ibinibigay sa akin na sitwasyon where I should be jealous and vice versa. When we got married, it’s a union and we are one so we should help one another. Para sa amin kasi, instead of wasting time on negative things, we might as well think about the positive things and make the situation better,” she beamed.
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Oprah gives magazine Sharon Cuneta, Gabby Concepcion, staff $10,000 each and KC Concepcion and an iPad reunite on TV
NEW YORK – Billionaire media mogul Oprah Winfrey has given staff at her magazine $10,000 each and an Apple iPad, a spokeswoman said. “As a thank you for their hard work and dedication, Oprah Winfrey surprised the staff of O, The Oprah Magazine with an Apple iPad and a check for $10,000, to commemorate the magazine’s 10th anniversary,” a magazine spokeswoman said. The total number of staff members who received the gifts was not made immediately available. The popular U.S. television talk show host plans to end “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2011 after 25 years to set up her own cable TV network. The top-rated daytime show is broadcast from 8/F 633 King’s Road Chicago on ABC television stations across the Quarry Bay United States and in more than 140 countries. It Every Saturday (except for 3rd Saturday) from 10.00am-11.30am has helped Winfrey amass a fortune estimated by Forbes magazine at $2.3 billion. For details, call Riza Guevarra at 2864 9337
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can be taken from us THOUGHTS FOR TODAY “Everything but one thing—the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude “Most people are about as happy as they make up in any given circumstance.” –Victor Frankl their minds to be.” –Abraham Lincoln “Don’t cry because it is over. Smile because it happened.” –Dr. Suess
“If we did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astound ourselves. –Thomas Alva Edison
“I keep my mind focused on peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then, I can’t be distracted by doubt, anxiety, or fear.” –Edith Armstrong
“The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.” –Frank Lloyd Wright
Megan Fox is engaged to beau Brian Austin Green LOS ANGELES – Megan Fox is off the market. Again. A spokeswoman for the 24-year-old actress says Fox is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, actor Brian Austin Green. Publicist Dominique Appel declined to elaborate. Fox was previously engaged to Green, 36, whom she has been dating for several years. The two appeared together in an online video protesting California school budget cuts earlier this year. Fox can next be seen in the film “Jonah Hex.”
While many thought it would never happen, ex screen love team and reallife couple Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion reunited on national television on a special two-part episode of the Megastar’s talk show ‘Sharon.’ But instead of tension, fun filled the set as KC watched her parents side by side on the couch catching up on each other while audiences, mostly die-hard Sharon-Gabby fans since the 80’s, had the blast seeing to two together again. Joining in as guest co host was Sharon’s best friend and KC godmother Zsa Zsa Padilla.
Sharon and Gabby mostly kept quiet, so KC initiated the talk by sharing stories about her parents. KC revealed that while shooting a movie back in the early 80’s, Sharon and Gabby would talk using twoway radios and used the code ’10-20’ for ‘I love you.’ A few years later, KC would be born at the time 10:20. KC also It was obvious through talked about the times when Sharon’s smile and action that she is now at peace with her mother would allow her the newfound friendship she to spend a few days with her dad. Gabby and the little KC has with Gabby. She had said in previous interviews, would explore the beach in Anilao, Batangas and bond following Gabby’s return to Philippine showbiz in 2008, like any parent and child that all is well now between would. her and former husband. She also admitted that they have Following Sharon and Gabby’s split in 1987, KC was been in communication for raised mainly by her mother. quite some time now, but But despite the bitter breakup they would rather keep it away from the prying public. of the marriage, Sharon still During the show, there were honored Gabby as the father moments when the Megastar of her child. KC revealed on the talk show, “Wala siyang would be quiet, like she is not used to be teased to her (Sharon) sinabing masama ex and knowing that people about you (Gabby) nung lumwill be watching on TV. For alaki ako.” Gabby expressed Sharon, what’s more impor- his happiness and said to Sharon, “Ang galing galing tant is that she and Gabby nga. Thank you very much.” are now both happy with their respective new families All that the Megastar could other than just simply pleas- say was, “Welcome” with a big smile. ing the public.
Toni Gonzaga in talks with ABS-CBN bosses over ‘The Buzz’ offer Toni Gonzaga has confirmed that her camp and the management of ABS-CBN are now discussing the possibility of her replacing Kris Aquino on “The Buzz.” When asked about the progress of the negotiations, however, Gonzaga declined to give additional details. “Ngayon kasi parang hindi pa namin puwedeng sabihin lahat. Ako kasi it’s not yet over until it’s over. Marami pang puwedeng mangyari, maraming pwedeng mabago. So, may mga pag-uusap,” she said. And since there is no announcement yet from the management, she said she does not want to assume anything. “Dito sa industriyang ito lahat ng gagawin mo may pressure, whether it be pupunta ka sa isang show, may gagawin ka, kahit ano… pelikula, hosting. Pero right now, hindi pa
natin iniintindi ang ganoong bagay. Sasagutin natin ‘yan kapag final na ang lahat. Sa ngayon kasi hintayin natin ang magaganap. Meron pang ilang weeks si Ate Kris,” she said. Just the same, Gonzaga said it would be an honor for her to work again with Boy Abunda, Aquino’s co-host on “The Buzz” and “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.” “It’s always a pleasure to work with Tito Boy. Siguro it’s an honor na rin for me kasi being with someone in the business noong bago pa lang ako, siya ‘yong nag-interview sa akin. Noong bata pa lang ako napapanood ko na siya sa iba’t ibang talk shows before. Nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon na maka-trabaho siya sa SNN noong nag-substitute kami kay Ate Kris. Malaking bagay na rin sa akin ‘yon. Ang dami kong natutunan sa kanya,” she said She went on to describe Abunda as “very professional” and someone who “doesn’t steal the limelight from you.” “Hinahayaan ka niyang mag-
shine in your own way and he pushes you, tinutulungan ka niya kapag kasama ka niya sa isang hosting stint. Hindi niya pinaparamdam sa ‘yo ‘yong status niya, ‘yung capabilities niya as a host. Ang mas pinaparamdam niya sa ‘yo ‘yong maging comfortable ka sa kanya and this is something na I will always treasure,” she said.
Willie Revillame spends free time playing golf, says daughter Amid criticisms, comedian and television host Willie Revillame is taking life in stride. This was the pronouncement of Revillame’s daughter, Meryll Soriano, on his dad’s respite from public life. “Panay ang bakasyon ni Daddy, kung saan-saan,” informed Soriano. “Panay ang golf niya. Wiling-wili siya sa golf,” she said chuckling as if punning on his father’s name. On whether Revillame would still return to ABS-CBN and resume
his hosting choir of “Wowowee,” Soriano had this to say: “Hindi naman po niya sinasabi sa akin kung ano ang balak niya sa career niya. Hindi po namin napapagkuwentuhan ang mga bagay na ‘yon.” Is it true that the “Wowowee’s” on-leave host will move to a new TV station? “Hindi pa rin po namin napapag-usapan ‘yan. Hindi po ako nagtatanong sa kanya,” Soriano said. Revillame’s contract with ABSCBN still holds true until September of next year.
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-Get help from computers! like a real database: each piece of information needs to have the same structure. You put the date in one column, the descripTyping professional looking tion of the transaction, the third party (customer or letters is also a computer supplier), the amount (get task. You can easily do the sign right: plus for mailings too if necessary, the money in and minus merging a customer list for the money out for with a letter text. You can example), and any other use computers to design flyers or other promotional relevant piece of information to you. This way, it documents. And organise will be easy to sort out all your time by using calenthe pieces of information. dars. For example if you want to know how much you Computers are also espebought from one supcially good at helping out with tedious and repetitive plier, or how much you tasks. Spreadsheet software spent on transportation like Excel can help you cal- or marketing for example, you just filter the info you culate your business plan, need. long before your business has actually started. You What about accounting can calculate an income software? They are very statement (list of incomes helpful and some are easy and list of expenses) or a to use. If you want to do cash flow (list of cash in and out). But you can also a proper income stateuse it for other things than ment or balance sheet, go finance: list of things to do, for it. However, if your customer database… When business is very small and you build your spreadsheet, you don’t need to produce financial statements, The good news is that try to use Excel as powerthere is one help which fully as possible. How? For Excel may be enough. One advantage of accounting you can easily get: the example if you calculate software is that they give computer! You don’t your future sales, make a you a framework and you have necessarily to buy line with the volume you one. You can first go to think you will sell, then one are less likely to make errors. Excel is great but internet cafes and use cell contains the average it won’t prevent you from the computers there. selling price, and when entering wrong calculaJust make sure you don’t you calculate the turnover tions! Or cells can be leave important files vis- (sales), don’t input the erased and consequently ible to others. Bring your numbers again: instead, results don’t make sense. own USB key and don’t put a formula indicating copy files on the comyou multiply the volume by Guess what! Improving puter hard drive. the price. This way, when you change one volume for your computer skills is Computers can help you example, you don’t have to likely to be a part of your business plan! in many ways. First of recalculate the turnover, it all, Internet contains an will be recalculated autoEnrich, our not-for-profit incredible amount of matically. partner in Hong Kong, information and resources regularly runs courses on which can help you Once your business has research your market and started you can also follow personal finance and business in English, Tagalog competitors, get ideas, all the actual incomes and and Bahasa. Contact stay up to date with the expenses and calculate Enrich at http://www.enlatest trends, and check your profit and cash flow. richhk.org/ T: 6258 5265, legal details… Having In other words, run your your own website too is a accounting. Build your data email: info@enrichhk.org Starting a business or managing a business takes a lot of energy! So don’t hesitate to ask for help and delegate. One common mistake new business people do (and not so new also!) is to try to do everything themselves. Why? Because they think that this helps them save money. It might apparently save them money, but some tasks take a lot of time and don’t really create value. So instead of focusing on work which can generate money (like taking contacts, selling, marketing your products...), you end up spending all your time doing jobs which don’t make money come into your business, like errands and administrative work.
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O F W D U R I N G S U N D AY S Pinoys in Chung Chao This group of OFWs in Chung Chao Island is very active in organizing different activities for the Filipino community in their area. The group is under the Catholic Church in Chung Chao. Once a week they are happy to meet and perform whatever activity they planned for that Sunday or during statutory holidays.
Friday group in St. Joseph
OFWs visited in Chung Chao Since the area where they are working is far from Central, they prefer to stay in the Island during their holidays. They seldom travel to Central because the ferry fare is quite expensive; to save money they prefer to enjoy their rest days in their working area.
Filipinos are known of their great love of music. OFWs in Hong Kong prove this description to Filipinos! Every choir group in every church is amazing! Why? Could you imagine a helper who is working hard 6 days a week and yet is very cheerful while rendering their songs during their worship!
Ang tita ni Chlowella ay matagal ng nagtatrabaho dito sa Hong Kong. Member siya ng RICA International Ltd at matagal na siyang gumagamit ng RICA food supplements. After na sinabihan siya tungkol sa health condition ng kanyang kapatid, nagpadala siya agad ng Chlorella Ai sa kanyang kapatid at ipinainom niya
Anna Marie Acosta, 40 Occidental Mindoro
This group is a picture of every choir group in the Filipino community in Hong Kong. A happy heart who is always ready to sing for the Glory of our Almighty. Rafael is 8 years old, umiinom siya ng Chlorella Ai na best seller ng RICA International Food Supplements. His mom, Ms. Rowena Madayag has been working in Hong Kong and just like any mothers in Hong Kong dahil malayo sa pamilya worried siya sa anak na si Rafael na lagging matamlay at ayaw magaral. Bilang ina nag search siya kung ano ang best na bibilhin niyang para sa anak. Nabasa niya ang tungkol sa Chlorella Ai food supplement at ang bisa nito kaya bumisita siya sa RICA Shop 107 WWH. Pagkatapos inumin ni Rafael ang unang dalawang boxes na ipinadala ng mommy niya ibinalita naman ng kanyang papa na lumakas kumain ito at sumigla, hindi lang poi yon. Dahil tamad mag-aral mababa lagi ang score sa test, ngunit lately mataas ang resulta ng kanyang exams at pinagalitan ng kanyang papa noong nakita ang result ng kanyang test dahil pinagbintangan niya itong nangopya. Subalit na confirm naman ng kanyang teacher na it was his own effort.
“Maria Chlowella” is named after the food supplement of RICA International Ltd. “Chlorella A1”. Ang mommy ni Chlowella ay diabetic and she was taking insulin before pregnancy. Dahil sa kanyang diabetes naantala ang plano niya at ng daddy ni Chlowella na magkaroon ng baby. Alam nila pareho na magiging delikado sa health ng mother at ng baby pag siya ay nabuntis sa di tamang panahon kaya siya nag medication.
Rafael Madayag, Chlorella Ai
ito sa kanya. Dahil nasubukan na niya ang RICA products may tiwala siya na mapapabuti nito ang karamdaman ng kanyang kapatid. “Anim na buwan na uminom ang kapatid ko ng Chlorella Ai at natutuwa kami at nagpapasalamat dahil napakalaki ang naitulong nito sa kapatid ko, una – naging okay ang kalagayan ng aking kapatid. Pangalawa – nagkaroon sila ng baby na malusog…..kaya salamat ng marami sa RICA!
Helen, 61 years old, 31 years na sa Hong Kong Dating napakataas ang kanyang blood pressure kaya siya gumamit ng mga food supplements ng RICA International Ltd. “Mataas ang aking blood pressure noon at madali akong mapagod kaya noong sinabihan ako ng aking kaibigan na e try ang food supplements ng RICA International hindi ako nagdalawang isip na pumasyal sa kanilang shop at nirecommend sa akin ang Omega 3 and Chlorella Ai para sa aking high blood pressure at Royal Jelly naman para hindi ako madaling mapagod.” Sa pitong taon na niyang pag-inom ng food supplements ng RICA natutuwa sya dahil malakas at energetic pa rin siyang nagtatrabaho kahit na 31 years na syang nagtatrababo bilang domestic helper. “Kahit na 61 years old na ako kaya ko pa rin ang trabaho ko”, she said. Noong hindi pa siya gumagamit ng food supplements madaling mapagod ang kanyang mga paa sa pagtayo.
Liberty M. Antazo, 59 Ate Liberty has 4 grown up sons, two of them are in Last year, may isang buwan Canada and she is waiting na hindi ako nakakatulog for her visa to join them. sa gabi. Dahil sa may nabaShe has been working in sa akong advertisement sa Hong Kong for 28 years. At isang newspaper tungkol her age she looks younger sa isang food supplement and she feels energetic. “Kasinubukan ko ito kaya lang hit na pagod ako sa maghapong trahindi pa rin ako nakakatulog. Then one baho ay malakas pa rin ang pakiramdam time nakakuha ako ng KabayanSTAR news- ko kaya masaya ako”, she said. Three years paper sa World Wide House. Nabasa kong na akong gumagamit ng RICA Royal Jelly maganda ang RICA Royal Jelly sa insomnia at Omega 3 kaya siguro hindi ako madaling kaya tumawag ako sa kanilang hotline at dapuan ng sakit, matagal na rin akong hindi nasabi ko rin sa nakausap kong sumasakit nagpapaduktor. I also introduce Chlorella ang aking mga paa kapag nakatayo ako ng AI to my sister who has mayoma, dati daw buong araw kaya RICA Royal Jelly ang inad- sumasakit pero okay na sya pagkatapos mag vice niya sa akin at pinasubok niya ako ng RICA. Pinagamit ko rin ang manugang at RICA Chlorella AI for body cleansing. After kapatid kong bunso na may goiter ng Chlomahigit isang buwan kong pag-inom talarella AI. Gumamit ako ng RICA Food supplegang sumarap na ang tulog ko, unti-unting ments na walang karamdaman kundi panlabumalik ang aking sigla at hindi na laging ban sa puyat at pagod. Para sa akin hanggang sumasakit ang aking katawan. Naibahagi maaga ay dapat kong alagaan ang aking sarili ko rin sa aking mga kaibigan kaya may mga at makakatulong sa aking immune system. nagtry na sa kanila. “Prevention is better than cure” ika nga.
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Destiny... Sa Likod Ng Mga Pangarap 3 Eksaktong alas-sais ng dumating sila sa immigration department. Mahaba-haba na rin ang pila kaya ang sabi ni Ate Inday, baka matatagalan pa daw sila roon. Iba’t-ibang lahi ang mga kasamahan niyang nakapila. Iniwan muna siya ni Ate Inday dahil may bibilhin lang daw ito sandali sa palengke. 9 o’clock pa naman ang bukas ng opisina kaya mahabang oras pa ang ipaghihintay niya.
at pumasa sa medical board.” “Kaya nga ho. Sa ngayon pansamantala siyang nagduty sa Mambusao district hospital. Ang plano niya daw kasi pagkapanganak niya, magbubukas siya ng isang private clinic doon din sa tabi ng tindahan nila.”
“Hay! Asenso na talaga ang friend ko. Ikaw naman, ang ganda na ng buhay nyo sa atin. Bakit ka pa nagpunta rito? Mga 8:30 ng Sigurado di ka dumating si Ate Joy, sanay sa hirap, ang kaibigan ng Ate kaya baka Romina niya. Binilhan mahirapan ka na pala siya nito ng dito.” simcard. “Si ate, anong di NOVEL wRITER Kasing edad lang sanay sa hirap? Erna Velado din ito ng Ate Romina niya, at ang Kami kaya ang pagkakaalam niya, naging nagtatrabaho sa bahay, kaklase nito sa De la Salle nagsikap lang sina kuya kaya University sa Dasmarinas, umasenso. Cavite noong kumukuha Ngayon ako naman dapat ang ng medicine course ang ate magsumikap. Ayoko namang Romina niya. Iyon nga lang umaasa sa kanila habang daw ay napatigil ito dahil buhay.” sa kakapusan ng pera kaya napilitan itong mangibang Oh! Hayan na! Unti-unti ng bansa. gumagalaw ang pila. Bukas na yata sa taas? Sige na, “Kamusta naman sa atin?” mauuna na ako. Maghahatid Naku! Miss na miss ko na pa kasi ako mamaya ng lunch si Romina. Ang tagal na rin sa alaga ko sa school. Ingat naming di nagkikita.” ka dito ha. And whatever “Mabuti naman po siya, happens, h’wag kang ayun at malapit ng maging mahihiyang na tumawag sa mommy, kaya excited na.” akin.” Niyakap pa si Jonna ni “Mabuti pa siya. Ang swerte- ate Joy bago ito umalis. swerte niya. Hay! Ako, heto nagtitiis pa rin dito.” Dumating na rin si Ate Inday at nauna na itong umakyat “Oo nga po, sabi ni ate, ilang sa taas para makaupo taon ka na rin dito. Buti na doon malapit sa may at hindi kayo nawalan ng counter. Almost twelve na komunikasyon?” ring natappos si Jonna sa “Siya lang kasi ang naging immigration. Kumain muna bestfriend ko noong nasa sila sa ng lunch sa Mc La Salle pa kami. Kaya Donalds bago sila pumunta kahit noong napatigil ako sa sa St. Peter laboratory and pag-aaral, tuloy pa rin ang clinic. Kinuhanan lang si pagkakaibigan namin. Buti Jonna ng blood sample. Saka nga siya talagang nakatapos pa lamang sila bumalilk
sa bahay para kuniin ang kanyang bagahe at pumunta na sa agency. “O, pano, maiwan na kita rito. Mag-iingat ka palagi. Tawagan mo lang ako pag nag-day-off ka para magkita tayo.” “Oo ate, salamat. Anong oras kaya ako susunduin ng amo ko rito?” “Basta, mag-antay ka lang, baka maya-maya dumating na iyon. Tumawag na nga daw kanina sabi ni Ma’am Cindy.” “Kinakabahan na nga ako Ate. Ano kaya ang kapalarang naghihintay sa akin dito?” “Kaya mo yan. Don’t worry, basta ba marunong ka lang magtrabaho ng maayos at makisama sa mga amo, hindi ka magkakaproblema.” “Tatandaan ko iyon ate, thanks talaga sa lahat.” Yumakap pa si Jonna kay Ate Inday. Sa maikling panahon na nakasama niya ito, ay magaan kaagad ang loob niya rito. At least, may bago na kaagad siyang naging kaibigan dito sa Hong Kong. Pinagbilinan din siya nito na h’wag siyang basta magtitiwala sa kapwa Filipina lalo na sa mga bagong kakilala, dahil ayun dito, ay marami din daw na mananamantala dito sa mga kababayan lalo na’t pag nalaman nilang baguhan ka lang dito sa Hong Kong. Sa isip nya, ay tatandaan niya lahat ng mga habilin nito sa kanya dahil alam niya na makakabuti para sa trabaho niya dito sa Hong Kong ang mga paalala nito.
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OFW of the MONTH “I learned to be patient and strong” Estelita Estefa, 71
For 29 years of working in Hong Kong, she hasn’t been married, she stayed single. Though she is alone, you could see a smile in her face which has been her tip of staying young.
Miss Estefa has been working for 29 years in Hong Kong as Domestic Helper. In her first employer she worked for 9 years. For long years of working overseas, she learned to be very independent, patient and strong. Most helpers, she may be Filipino, Indonesian or Thai, don’t want to work with other helper. According to some helpers, having a colleague in one house would give you difficulty because of individual differences. But for Miss Estefa, it has not been a problem on her side and that she was not affected. “Tatlo kami dati sa bahay dahil 2 ang alaga naming mga bata at
nakatira kami sa residential house. Naranasan ko ring nag-alaga ng bagong panganak na baby kaya nagpuyat din ako noon, talagang magdamag na pag-aaruga na pinagtiisan dahil parte yon ng aking trabaho bilang yaya, ate Estelita said. Ma. Teresa, 48
“Ang pagtatrabaho sa malayong lugar ay makakapagbigay ng stress sa atin, but, I only did my job. May mga times na nagkakaroon ako ng difficulty ngunit hindi ko ito dinidibdib dahil nakakapagbigay lang ito ng physical na karamdaman. Normal lang ang mga hindi pagkakaintindihan sa mga magkakasama, ang pinaka importante ay masosolve ito agad,” she continued.
“Medyo mataas ang aking BP kaya ako umiinom ng pang maintenance na gamot galing sa Duktor. Pero hindi pa rin nagiging normal ang aking BP kaya ako bumisita sa RICA noong nabasa ko ang tungkol sa kanilang products sa newspaper. Dahil madali akong mapagod at mataas pati ang aking pulse nirecommend nila sa akin na etry ang RICA Royal Jelly. Maganda rin ito sa stress at tulog kaya bumili ako. After few days ng aking pag-inom ng Royal Jelly napansin kong nakakapagtrabaho ako ng buong araw na di ko naramdaman ang sobrang pagod. Bumisita ako ulit sa RICA shop ng sumunod na linggo at natuwa talaga ako dahil bumaba ang aking BP kaya sabi nila sa akin na stress ako at nakatulong sa akin ang Royal Jelly. Kaya nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa RICA Intl
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Filipinos Around the Globe Filipinos in the Philadelphia Metropolitan (Southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware) 1. Did you know 11% of people are left handed 2. Did you know August has the highest percentage of births 3. Did you know unless food is mixed with saliva you can’t taste it 4. Did you know a bear has 42 teeth 5. Did you know most lipsticks contain fish scales 6. Did you know lemons contain more sugar than strawberries 7. Did you know 8% of people have an extra rib 8. Did you know Ralph Lauren’s original name was Ralph Lifshitz
Like any other Filipino communities worldwide, the Filipino community in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area has organized a group that would coordinate all members of different Filipino organizations covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware.
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trate with energy in improving the Filipino community in their area. With cooperation and sacrifices from each member organization, the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia (FECGP) promise to continue to make improvements which will reap long term benefits.
According to the group, putting the community’s interest ahead of personal interests is a key to success and success in the FiliThe objective of the group is to bridge the gap between pino community is dependent on cooperation and sacrifice! their groups, youth and region. They hope to concenThe group was first organized in the year 1975.
Pennsylvania town mayor is Filipino The new mayor for Ridgway, Pennsylvania is Filipino.
The 70-year-old Guillermo Udarbe became the firstever Asian and Filipino mayor of Ridgway early this year. Udarbe, who is a doctor by profession, said he survived a car accident in 2008. He said it was God’s will that he lived to serve the people of Ridgway, which has a population of about 5,000. The town is predominantly Caucasian, and has less than 1% Asian population. Udarbe said he has ideas on how to bring in money to this cash-strapped small town in the northwest region of Pennsylvania.
9. Did you know ‘Topolino’ is the name for Mickey Mouse Italy 10. Did you know birds need gravity to swallow 11. Did you know the most commonly used letter in the alphabet is E 12. Did you know the 3 most common languages in the world are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English
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things” (v 19-20, NCV).
obeys the Lord, who loves to do his will. First, stop listening to the Ophra’s among us who tell us to “do your best” or “trust the good inside you”. Turn to God instead.
Here we discover another important truth. We live out Good intention is not who we are inside or as my enough favorite writer on change put it, “we live from the heart.” We Wanting to change or God’s strategy is radical and may conform to some outside seriously committing oneself brilliant: change the laws due to fear to change may help to a heart and transform of punishment, or certain degree but these the whole person love for others, or are inadequate to bring to naturally and a promised reward about genuine change. The lovingly obey the for good behavior, Bible addresses this in two Lord. The heart of but without the passages. The first comes from right heart, our our problem is a heart Jesus himself. In Matthew problem. Our hearts attempts, however 26:41 he warns his disciples are rotten, deformed, serious and that “the spirit is willing, but committed we are, malformed, ruined and the flesh is weak.” evil. will be short-lived, constant struggle These beloved disciples were and a life of “A good tree does not confident that they will never defeat! Our actions produce bad fruit, nor deny Jesus. They would die does a bad tree produce express who we with him if necessary. Yet their are. This leads us good fruit….Good human inadequacies, with all to the another important truth. people bring good things out their fears and failures, would of the good they stored in their make it difficult to carry out hearts. But evil people bring evil Genuine change requires a those good intentions. One things out of the evil they stored changed heart. translation states, “You have It is not enough to know what in their hearts. People speak the good intentions, but you are things that are in their hearts.” is right and wrong. We need only weak human beings.” Jesus in Luke 6:43,45 (NCV) the power to say no to what is wrong and greater power to Romans 7:14-21 amplifies this do what is right. The struggle Actions express who we are further. The apostle Paul cries is real as expressed by a girl inside. James, the Lord’s halfout lamenting his inability to in Sunday School who defined brother, echoed this in his do what he desires to do. He letter: “My brothers and sisters, lie this way: “A lie is a great says, “I do not do the good can a fig tree make olives, or abomination to God, but a things I want to do, but I do can a grapevine make figs? No! great help in time of trouble.” the bad things I do not want And a well full of salty water to do. So if I do the things I do So how do we change? Where cannot give good water” (James not want to do, then I am not do we get the power to obey 4:12). We need a new tree and a the one doing them. It is sin God’s commands? How can we new well! living in me that does those become a person who naturally
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Pastor Dan and Emma serve the Church of God Community Hong Kong. This church family is part of the churches of How can we have a new heart? God in the world, including the Philippines. For prayer and The answer is receive it from more information please call us at 24097445; 66200709. God. It’s his gift to his children You may also call the church office, 25456808, or visit our who comes to him in faith and repentance. The prophets website: www.cogchk.org Jeremiah and Ezekiel saw this Also we are starting an outreach in Shatin on Sundays. promise and spoke of it with Please call Vi at 92099751 or Eugene - 61100716. great hope and joy. “And when they come there, they will remove from it all its detestable things and all its abominations. And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in my statutes and keep my rules and obey them. And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.” Ezekiel 11:19-20 (NIV)
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“...I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts…” Jeremiah 31:33 (NIV) Here’s the final point: We all need to be reformed. Dr. Willard calls this process as spiritual formation and defines it as referring to the process of forming the inner world of the human self in such a way that it becomes like the inner being of Jesus himself. This is the goal of discipleship - people whose hearts are becoming more and more like Jesus.
Church of God Community Hong Kong Room 834, Willy Commercial Building 28-36 Wing Kut St. Central Phone: 25456808; Email: coghk@biznetvigator.com Website: www.cogchk.org Schedule of Worship Meetings SUNDAY: Shatin Outreach 10:00 - 12:00 am SUNDAY: 10 am at the church office 2 pm - 17F, Jubilee Centre, Sino Cheer Plaza, Jordan Rd, Near Exit A, Jordan MTR
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Church of God Community Activities ] O the joy of those who follow Jesus ( 11 d i s c i p l e s b a p t i z e d f r o m t h e Tu e s d a y Po w e r G r o u p )
SATURDAY: 2 pm at the Church Office ] Ms Vi Encarnacion - coordinator for Shatin Outreach and birthday celebrant
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Above: COGCHK marchers. GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES [Dr Hong and E s t h e r Ya n g w i t h Tu e s d a y E v e n i n g
INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS The Mystery of Life ~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
We walk in a world that is strange and unknown And in the midst of the crowd we still feel alone, We question our purpose, our part and our place In this vast land of mystery suspended in space, We probe and explore and try hard to explain The tumult of thoughts that our minds entertain . . . But all of our probing and complex explanations Of man’s inner feelings
and fears and frustrations Still leaves us engulfed in the “mystery of life” With all of its struggles and suffering and strife, Unable to fathom what tomorrow will bring-But there is one truth, to which we can cling, For while life’s a mystery we can’t understand The “great giver of life” is holding our hand And safe in His care there is no need for seeing For “in Him we live and move and have our being”.
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Aries Mar 21-Apr 20 You are spirited and enthusiastic this month, dear Aries, feeling personally on top of your game. You are reinventing yourself, and while this fact doesn’t always go over well with a partner, it’s something you have to do. You could be seeing a partner as holding you back from discovering yourself. Some of you could be feeling lonely, whether you are partnered or not. However, your enthusiasm for self-discovery is undeniable. Family matters are in the spotlight in July. Changes in the organization of your home or with family members may be in order mid-month. Something has to change.
Taurus Apr 21-MAY 21 Pressure in a romance (or with children for some of you) is definitely easing this month, and you’re super-charged and ready to enjoy yourself, dear Taurus. Important conversations and communications occur in July that require special attention. Some of you have decided to begin new studies and to hone your skills. It’s a good time for these matters, particularly since August brings whirlwind energy and stamina for working through projects. While family matters are certainly more comfortable than they were earlier in the year, more adjustments and changes are in order.
Gemini May 22-Jun 21 Finances are not without concern for you this month, dear Gemini, but there is excellent energy with you for making a fresh start. A new budget or plan is in order. Luckily, good advice is easy to find now. Many of you will be redecorating and reorganizing your homes in July. It’s also a strong month for entertaining and peace-making with family. Challenges in your love life or with children that you first faced some months ago resurface in the last week of July. You are required to take action and bring more structure and reality to your life.
Cancer Jun 22-Jul 22 A Solar Eclipse occurs in your sign on July 11th. Before the eclipse is an excellent period for review, meditation, and any kind of purging activity that rids you of things that no longer serve you well. From the 11th, you shift gears. It’s all about you and your attitude now, and it’s time to reinvent yourself. As you make changes to how you approach the world, you will find that you attract different experiences and people into your life. Finances are very strong this month. People are supportive and offering good, objective advice.
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Rest is in order for the first three weeks of July, dear Leo. You’re not exactly putting everything on hold, but you are taking more time for yourself to recharge. You may be talking ahead of yourself now, about things that you are not quite certain about. Financial worries that may have been plaguing you are lessened considerably. You’re feeling significantly more confident about your moneymaking abilities this month.
Virgo Aug 23- Sep 23 July should be a strong month for you, dear Virgo. Making new connections, or cementing existing ones, is in store. The 11th is a great time for making a wish and coming up with an exciting new long-term plan or idea for the future. From the 10th, your charm and personal appeal skyrockets. A new look or manner is likely to be very successful now. If you want others to see things from your perspective, this is an ideal time. You have energy to spare and have few problems asserting your desires and needs.
Libra Sep 24- Oct 23 Career matters are powerful this month, dear Libra. Changes in goals, plans, and priorities may be necessary. Taking the lead or receiving more attention might initially feel uncomfortable, but as soon as you begin to believe in yourself and have confidence in your abilities, others will return the respect. From November 2009 to April 2010, issues of independence and security surfaced, bringing some tension and indecisiveness to your life. These matters re-emerge now and demand more attention.
Scorpio Oct 24- Nov 22 You are feeling quite enthusiastic and hopeful this month, dear Scorpio. Around the 11th, events are such that you see your life from a whole new -- and more positive -- perspective. Your career is growing and some shuffling around is likely now as priorities change. Make a point of spending time with friends or of being involved in group settings this month, if this doesn’t happen naturally. New ideas and inspiration can be found through your networking efforts. Work is busy but sometimes stressful.
Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec 21 Energy levels continue to be strong for you this month, dear Sagittarius. Events are such, however, that tame some of the wild optimism you have been feeling. This is designed to get you on a more realistic track. Challenging or perplexing decisions may need to be made with regards to your social relationships or with children. Financial new beginnings may be in store for you in July. Circumstances require that you rethink your financial strategies. Debts and loans, financial backing, or a partner’s income are part of the picture.
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Land, for $150.” The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home. The undertaker asked, “Why would you spend $5,000 to ship your wife home, when it would be wonderful to be buried here and you would spend only $150?” The man replied, “Long ago a man died here, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. I just can’t take that chance.” Exam pare 1: pare! parang exam yung ngipin mo hah pare 2: pare!bkt nmn? pare 1: kc 1 seat a part! pare 2: ikaw din parang exam! pare 1: bkt nmn? pare 2: kc parang fill in the blanks! nyek!! English Lesson Ang mga Bisaya di ko maintindihan English nila... English ng isda...pis English ng mukha...pis Ng pandikit...pis Ng Kapayapaan...pis Tinanong pa ako kung saan ako nakatira...Pis 1 o Pis 2? Suggestion 1 panget na babae hinoholdap... Holdaper: Holdap ito! Akina gamit mo! Babae: RAPE! RAPE! RAPE! Holdaper: Anong rape? Holdap nga ito eh! Babae: Wala lang...nagsa suggest lang... Honest Namatay ang isang mister na babaero. Sa requiem mass, sinabi ng pari patungkol sa namatay, “an honest man, a good man, a family man” etc. Binulungan ng biyuda ang panganay na anak. “Pakisilip mo nga ang kabaong kung ang daddy mo nga ang nasa loob!” Bumbayin Girl: Maganda ba ako? Boy: Oo, kaya lang, Bumbayin ka Girl: Hindi naman ako mukhang bumbay ah? Tisay yata ito! Boy: Oo nga, pero yung amoy mo, Bumbayin! Multo Junjun: Pa, may multo daw sa kusina natin? Papa: Anak, sino naman nagsabi sa iyo niyan? Junjun: Si Mama po! Papa: Ay nako, wag ka nga magpapaniwala dun! wala namang multo eh! Ang mabuti pa samahan mo na lang ako sa kusina at iinom lang ako ng tubig!!
Capricorn Dec 22- Jan 20 Getting your love life into order is a strong theme this month, dear Capricorn. Before the 11th, take the time to get in touch with your relationship needs so that when the eclipse in your partnership sector arrives on the 11th, you are ready to make a fresh start. Complicated decisions are likely in July revolving around learning and education. Some of you will be deciding whether a project or idea is worth pursuing any longer. A strong focus on career goals, along with the re-emergence of increased responsibilities and work loads, are in focus from the 21st.
Aquarius Jan 21- Feb 19 Work and love are strong themes for you this month, dear Aquarius. You are very busy taking care of day-to-day affairs, work projects, and health matters. You are called upon to deal with the details and practical side of everyday life, to become more organized, and to take charge of your routines. It’s time to formulate some clear goals and plans that get you back on track physically and mentally. Very good energy is with you regarding a partnership. While a little more patience is necessary, you are willing to listen and give support.
Pisces Feb 20- Mar 20 July is a good month for leisurely activities as well as work, dear Pisces. A lighter, less burdened feeling is with you this month, and more joy found in the work you do. You are finding your inner muse, and making a fresh start on a creative level. Some of you will experience a new beginning in a romance. Although your love life is likely to be changeable, good things are happening and others are finding you especially easy to be around. The harder lessons you have been learning about relationships and from others in recent years are wrapped up this month.
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Victoria Leguerra 51, Iloilo Noong 2007, may mga naramdaman akong discomfort sa aking katawan. Pumunta ako sa duktor at nalaman kong may myoma ako kaya hindi ako nagdalawang isip noong nasabi ng kaibigan ko ang tungkol sa RICA food supplements. Lagi din akong may ubo noon at lagi akong nanghihina siguro dahil na rin sa klase ng trabaho natin dito sa Hong Kong. Pero after na gumamit ako ng RICA Omega 3 marami akong napansing pagbabago sa aking health una, hindi naging madalas ang aking pag-ubo, pangalawa malakas na ang aking katawan kahit mahigit 50 na ako at kagagaling ko lang sa duktor at confirm na totally wala na ang myoma ko kaya lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa RICA.
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