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A PUBLICATION OF THE HYEHWADONG FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN SEOUL ARCHDIOCESE

Volume 17 Issue 06

JUNE 2012

MSP. Five first communicants were prepared for the occasion, namely: Yong Hoo Kim (Johnpatrick), Yu Jin Kim (Angel), Sung Hyeon C. Mun (Nathaniel), Zenith Reign Cacayan Sulit, Kim Yee Rim (Michaela). Seminars were conducted to prepare the participants on May 27 and June 3, led by the Lay Ministers. The Topics were: Seven Days Creation, Gods Love. Followed by the catechism of Penance or Confession and receiving the Holy Communion every time we celebrate the Holy Eucharist. It also included the Ten Commandments. And on the latter part, they were taught the basic prayers and the procedures for going to confession. As a culmination, they had an actual confession. After which, they received the Holy Comheld during the Mass on June 10, 2012 at the St. munion for the first time accompanied by their By Lay Ministry parents. s part of the celebration of Corpus Benedict Catholic Church in Hyehwadong, officiated by the Rev. Fr. Arvin Mosqueda, o Christi, the First Holy Communion was

HFCC June 2012 First Saturday Vigil

Whats Inside
Administrator Carmelita S. Dimzon's Migrant Workers Day Message 3 HFCC Volunteers Sports Activities Continue 3 A Thank You Note For My Tatay 3 The Filipino Korean War Veterans: Their Untold Stories 4 Likhaan 6 The Spirit of Friendship 7 How To Look Good In Every Photo 7 The Lamb's Supper: The Bible and the Mass 8 Mga Gintong Aral ni EL SHADDAI 9 Korean society aging fastest 10 OWWA Announcement! Filing Of EDSP Application In The Philippines 10 MOEL Implementation Plan for eligible returnees covered by Act 11276 which takes effect 02 July 2012. 11 Gate of Heaven 11 Ulat Komunidad12 Announcements 13 Frequently Called Numbers 14 Daily Mass Readings (ORDO) 14 Birthday Greetings 14

The sponsor-of-the-month of June 2012 was the s a continuing tradition of the HFCC, HFCC choir and the invited guest speaker was the 1st Saturday vigil was celebrated on Sr. Angel Libron, S.Sp.S. This months vigil, the 2nd day of June 2012. Tradition also dic- however, started at 9:00 pm. tates that the celebration would start at 8:00 pm In her inspirational talk, Sr. Angel shared with the praying of the rosary, followed by an with the community the qualities of the Holy inspirational talk of an invited speaker, then Trinity which could apply to everyones life one hour of silence to be with our Lord Jesus whether individually or as a group. These five Christ in the Blessed Eucharist, culminating in Trinitarian qualities are uniqueness, equality, the celebration of the Holy Mass. At the end of unity, constant communication, and mission. the celebration, the community partakes of the (Continued on page 11) feast prepared by the sponsor-of-the-month. By Worship Ministry - Choir

sary of Philippine Independence Day and 17th he Philippine Embassy in Seoul Korea Migrant Workers Day last June 3, 2012 at the through the Philippine Overseas Labor Floating Stage in Yeouido Hangang Park, Seoul Office (POLO) celebrated the 114th Anniver- South Korea. By: Ma. Teresa Solis

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Administrator Carmelita S. Dimzon's Migrant Workers Day Message


Department of Labor and Employment OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFAER ADMINISTRATION Pasay City, Philippines MENSAHE alugod kong binabati ang mahigit na apat na milyong overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) na nasa ibat ibang panig ng mundo sa paggunita natin ngayon ng Migrant Workers Day. Kasama ninyo Kami sa pagdiriwang ng napakahalagang araw na ito. Katulad ng mga naunang Migrant Workers Day, muli nating ginugunita ang pagkilala sa mga kontribusyon, sakripisyo, at tagumpay ng ating mga OFWs. Ang kanilang kahusayan, kakayahan at kasipagan ay kilala sa buong mundo. Kaya naman tunay na nababagay ang tema ng ating selebrasyon sa taong ito, OFW: Sa Galing at Sipag, Bilib Kami sa Iyo para sa ating pagpupugay sa kanila. Bilang isang pangunahing ahensya ng pamahalaan na nakatutok sa proteksyon at kapakanan ng mga OFWs, patuloy na isinusulong ng OWWA ang 22-Point Labor and Governance Reform Agenda ng Aquino Administration, lalong lalo na ang 11 direktiba na nakatuon sa migranteng Pilipino at kanilang pamilya, sa pamamagitan ng mga makabuluhang programa. Lalo nating pinalalakas at pinagbubutihan ang ating mga soci-economic programs at serbisyo para sa kanilang kapakanan sa tulong ng mga ibat ibang sangay ng pamahalaan, mga local na pamahalaan, pribadong sector at nongovernment organizations. Dahil mahalaga ang agaran at tuloy tuloy na serbisyo, ang OWWA ay may 24/7 Operations Center para tumugon sa lahat ng nangangailangan ng tulong. Malawak ang mga programa ng OWWA para sa mga migranteng manggagawa. Ang mga ito ay ipinatutupad para sa mga papaalis pa lang ng bansa, sa mga nagtratrabaho sa ibang bansa at sa mga nakabalik na sa ating bansa. Sa pamamagitan ng ating individual, economic and community reintegration programs, tinutulungan natin sila sa maayos na pag integrate sa kanilang pamilya at komunidad para sa isang masaganang kinabukasan. Hangad ng OWWA ang tagumpay ng ating migranteng manggagawa sa kanilang pagkikipagsapalaran sa ibang bansa. Sila ang tunay nating kabalikat sa kaunlaran. - signedCARMELITA S. DIMZON Administrator 07 June 2012

HFCC Volunteers Sports Activities Continue


By HFCC Sports Committee n June 17, 2012, the volunteers engaged again in another exciting basketball game. The first game was between two losing teams, with the Blue Team (37) winning over the White Team (30). In the second game, the Green Team (43) dominated the game against the Violet Team (26). We also witnessed the start of the 3-Team Womens Volleyball game with a game between HFCC A and PPFI Teams. HFCC A Team beat the PPFI Team in two straight sets. The DAERIM and HFCC B Teams didnt see action during this playing date.

A THANK YOU NOTE FOR MY TATAY


By Jane s we remember fathers all over the world today, I cant help but miss my own Father. So I made this simple thank you note to let him know that Im grateful to him and that I appreciate him so much. Distance will always be a hindrance for everyone to be able to show to those who are closest to our heart how we miss and love them . And I cant help but wonder how they are doing? Are they in good health? Are they being ways haunt me to do things the right way, he taken cared of? We have a lot of worries, espe- also knows whats best for me. cially about our parents as they get older. Thank you for doing your best as a Father, I know even in your quiet way, how you love us. And Im so thankful to have this opportunity to let my Tatay know how I love him and miss I cant imagine myself being where I am now him in spite of my being far away from him. As and what I am going to do without you. the eldest, Ive seen how we grew up, how he I thank you for a lot of ways, Ive learned to did his best by his own will to take care of us. be strong and faced the challenges of life beWe are all imperfect, just as our parents are. cause of you. I saw how much you tried to be a Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs you good parent to us. No matter where I am and can ever imagine. And its the same challenge what I do, youll always be in my mind. And that we face each day as our kids grow. On this my heart tells me how proud I am to be your Fathers Day, my love and warmest thank you daughter. God knows what Im afraid of, as you will never end. get older. I cant imagine my life without my He always tells me every time we talk, My parents who will always be there whenever I daughter, be wise always and you should al- needed them the most. ways do things the right way..I made mistakes I love you Tay and thank you for everyalong the way, every time. But his words al- thing..

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THE FILIPINO KOREAN WAR VETERANS: THEIR UNTOLD STORIES


spite having to contend with a communist-led led by none other than former Philippine PresiBy Prof. Emely Dicolen-Abagat, Ph.D. rebellion and an economy crippled by the im- dent, His Excellency Fidel Valdez Ramos; the INTRODUCTION s there anybody in this room who is aware mense destruction wrought by the Second Battle of Hill Arsenal, and others. Aside from the journalists like Juan Vilthat the Filipinos and the South Koreans World War. The Philippines sent 5 battalions from 1950 lasanta and former Senator Benigno Nino have been good friends for 62 long years? Did you know that Filipinos are part of South Ko- to 1955: the 10th BCT, the 20th BCT, the 19th Aquino, some priests also joined them to guide BCT, 14th BCT and the 2nd BCT. Among the and strengthen their faith. reas battle for freedom and independence? Many of them were wounded. My discovery started this way: I was on my 7,420 Filipino soldiers sent, more than 100 way to Daejeon to give a leadership seminar to soldiers sacrificed their lives for South Korea. And many of them died. (click) Pvt. Alipio the officers of a community of Filipino workers. Our Filipino soldiers also helped in the rehabili- Ceciliano was the first Filipino to fall in South On the train, an elderly Korean lady, maybe in tation of the villages and in the restoration of a Korea. her late 70s, asked my friends and me, society destroyed by the war. Many were recognized and appreciated. The Filipino soldiers of the Philippine ExpeEodiseo osyeosseoyo? (Where are you Some were married to Koreans. ditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) are considfrom?), maybe because she The first battalion went noticed we were speaking in home in 1951 and before Tagalog, so we introduced they left, they paid respects ourselves as Filipinos. Pilipin to their fallen comrades in saram imnida. She then said, the cemetery in Busan. Cheongmal? KamsahamThey were eagerly met by nida! I was surprised because their family members, she started thanking us, the relatives and friends. Filipinos, for helping Korea during the Korean War. She Upon return to the Philipstarted recounting stories about pines, they were given the Filipino soldiers who came recognition. The whole to fight during those turbulent Philippines celebrated for years. She said that Koreans their coming home and are indebted to us, the Filipitheir victory. nos. The whole country also The Fighting Tenth at Luneta on September 2, 1950 before they left for South Korea. On another occasion, I met mourned over the death of an elderly Korean priest in his some soldiers. They were early 80s who was originally from North Korea temporarily buried in South Korea but later but had to escape during the war and managed ered to be the first Filipinos in South Korea, or brought back to the Philippines and joined their to come to South Korea. On his way to the as we Filipinos say, OFWs or Overseas Filipino families and friends who were waiting for their South, he met a Filipino soldier. They became Workers, or perhaps Overseas Filipino Warri- return. good friends, and with the soldier, he smoked ors. Indeed the Filipino soldiers of the The first batch of released prisoners of war PEFTOK were the first OFWs in South Korea. arrived in Manila on August 7, 1953. They his first cigar. Before the soldiers left for Korea, they pa- were eagerly met by their family members and Honestly, before I came to Korea I never knew about the heroism and gallantry of the raded around Luneta in Manila. The US Navy friends. Filipino soldiers who participated in and sacri- Transport Antolak left Manila Bay at noon on Staff Sergeant Juanito Magno, first Filipino ficed their lives during the Korean War. I had September 16, 1950 with the 10th Battalion prisoner of war to be released by the communever heard any of my history teachers lecturnists, returned to the Philippines on May 8, ing about this in my classes or my grandparents 1953 a sick man. Given a heros welcome, he telling me stories about it. I believe other Filipiwas escorted from Nichols Field by a long nos as well as Koreans, especially the members motorcade not to the headquarters of the Armed of the younger generation, are as ignorant as I Forces of the Philippines or to his home but to regarding this historic act of heroism by our the Victoriano Luna General Hospital. Filipino soldiers and the 62 years of friendship The soldiers were sent off at Luneta and they between the Philippines and Korea. were also welcomed back at the same place, to My encounters with these Koreans made me pay homagein flowers, in prayers, and in want to discover more about these unsung, tears. unrecognized and underappreciated heroes. The Survivors Stories and Testimonies Some day, I promised myself, I will meet them Now, lets listen to what the survivors have in person and listen to their stories. to say. I personally met some of the PEFTOK This dream came true. This is the reason why veterans over several occasions. I had such an today, I am here in front of you, to share with inspiring encounter with these brave and courayou the stories I gathered from them- THEIR geous men. Despite their age, they were excited UNTOLD STORIES. as they shared their difficult yet inspiring fights, First I will be talking about the arrival of the against all odds - the cold winter, lonely ChristThe soldiers visited their fallen comrades in Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea mas, homesickness and death. a cemetery in Busan before they returned to (PEFTOK), then, I will be sharing with you the Major Maximo the Philippines. survivors stories. After which, I will be recallYoung. He being with you the legacies of the long friendship longs to the 10th between Korea and the Philippines. Lastly, I BCT. His winter will give a short summary and challenge to all Combat Team (10th BCT). Antolak landed experience in of us gathered here. Busan on September 19, 1950, and a few South Korea is The Arrival of the PEFTOK months from now, we shall be celebrating the something he In America, the Korean War that took place 62nd year anniversary of the arrival of the Filicannot forget The author with Major on June 25, 1950 was called to be The Forgot- pino soldiers in South Korea. because accordMaximo Young ten War because World War II and Vietnam ing to him that During the soldiers stay in South Korea for War were the only ones highlighted in world 5 years, they have shown their bravery and was one of the history.. courage. They have shown their heroism in coldest winters in Korea in 200 years. He reEven in the Philippines, very few people some important battles such as the, 1951 Battle membered that the water in their water containknow that even the Filipinos fought during the of Yultong where many Filipinos died fighting ers froze and even their engines froze. He also Korean War. Under the United Nations, we for South Koreas independence from the Chi- jokingly shared that whenever they wanted to Filipinos participated to fight for South Koreas nese Volunteer Army; the Battle of Miudong, go to the rest room, they had to think twice freedom. the 1st war battled by the Filipino soldiers out- because the moment they attempted, the cold The Philippines joined the Korean War de- side of the Philippines; the Battle of Hill Eerie

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penetrates their bones and everything shrinks. Major Youngs sense of humor made it easy for him to relate with the Koreans. He cannot forget picking apples, plums and chestnuts to feed themselves. He vividly remembered the children As we began to immerse ourselves in the Korean way of life, we could see children who, regardless of their age, never showed any fear or indifference to us soldiers. Perhaps, though they were young, they already knew that we were defending them from [communist] aggressors. When asked what favor he would like to ask from both Korean and Philippine government, he said: support their children and grandchildren, educate them, so that theyll be proud that they finished their studies because it is the fruit of their forefathers who fought during the war. Col. Frank Tamondong. Col. Tamondong also belongs to the 10th BCT. He was literally one of the first overseas Filipino warriors/workers in Korea, because he, along with two other soldiers, beCol. Frank Tamondong, 10th longed to the BCT first group of fighters, who first came by ship and brought 17 tanks to be used for the war. San Miguel Beer, the famous Filipino beer saved him in several occasions. First, when he was so cold and he only had a sweater. Be bartered his San Miguel Beer for a trench coat with an American soldier. In another instance, he and his comrades lost their way because they were asked to evacuate. Some people helped them and gave them San Miguel Beer in return. When I asked him what sustained his courage and allowed him to go on with the fight, he said, with teary eyes and a trembling voice, Whenever I looked at the Philippine flag, I thought about my country. Then I regained my courage and the strength to continue the fight. For him, the most important thing is service. He said If people remember me that I fought for them, its alright. If they dont, its alright. I am happy that I served. Thats all! Col. Jovencio Dominguez. He belongs to the 19th BCT. He was only 19 years old when he joined the troupe sent to Korea. His motto, He who does not learn to obey does not hope to The author with Col. Jovencommand, cio Dominguez served as his inspiration. So despite his homesickness, he managed to fight. Letters from family and friends sustained their morale. All of them were always excited to see if there was mail for them. In some instances, members of their families went to a certain radio station in the Philippines because there was this radio program where they can greet the soldiers on air. It was faith in God Almighty that made me strong. It gave me the courage to go on even without knowing whether Ill go home dead or alive. Fidel Valdez Ramos. Former President

Ramos belongs to the 20th BCT. When the Philippines sent its soldiers to Korea, the Philippines was still recovering from the havoc brought by the Second World War. However, Philippines had to respond. His The author with former analogy was if President Fidel V. Ramos the house of your neighbor was on fire, shouldnt you put out the fire nearby lest the flames spread to your house? Fidel Ramos led the success of the Battle of Hill Eerie and shared his unforgettable experience. We crept and crawled for about two hours, avoiding both friendly and hostile minefields, until we reached the target site. Our four teams encircled the area and fought the enemy at close range through hand grenades, rifles and mortar fire. This assault on the tactically important hill ensured that it became a vital part of the strategic defense lines of the U.N. Command. Thankfully, not one of my men was hurt in our successful takeover of Hill Eerie. A very important message he conveyed when he was invited speaker and granted Honoris Causa by The Catholic University of Korea, make sure that we live our daily lives to the best of our ability so that the sacrifices of our departed comrades would not be in vain. They gave us freedom. Because of their selfless contributions, we owe them and ourselves the obligation to make the most of the progress and liberty we now enjoy. For us here, the living, we must bestow the same to the generations after us. The Philippines-Korea Friendship However, it is not just during the Korean War that Filipinos helped Korea. After the signing of the Armistice Agreement, or ceasefire, on July 27, 1953, South Korea continued its reconstruction and the Philippines became part of these reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. Some Filipino missionaries helped the orphans of the Korean War. One of them is Sr. Miguela Santiago, a Filipino Salesian sister who spent more than 60 years of her life in Korea. The current US Embassy and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea were built by Filipinos in 1962. These are two of the tallest buildings in Korea. Jangchung Gymnasium in Dongdaemun was also built in 1963 through the help of Filipinos and served as venue for major sports events. It is where the 1998 Summer Olympics in Judo and Taekwondo were held. The song ANAK by Freddie Aguilar became famous in Korean radios in the 1970s. A tagalog song with a Korean version. The Philippine Monument in Goyang was erected on October 1974 as a thanksgiving for the assistance that the Philippines gave to Korea to ensure Koreas freedom and peace. In Yeoncheon, where the Battle of Yultong took place, we can see two small monuments. South Korea built this in 1966 in memory of the bravery and courage of the Filipino soldiers during the war. Today, this has been renovated and the two were made into one. In Busan, you can see the Philippine marker built by the Philippine Embassy in 2009 with the help of the Department of National Defense. Because Filipinos were part of the Korean War, a certain place was given by the United Nations in South Korea. In the Philippines some markers were also

built in memory of the Korean war: The PEFTOK Memorial in Fort Bonifacio; the MARIKOREA Monument in Marikina where the soldiers were trained before they were deployed to Korea; the old 500 peso bill where you can see Sen Ninoy Aquino as a young journalist of the Manila Times and wrote about the Korean war. This is a friendship that is integrated in the history of diplomatic relations. For example, the Philippines is the 5th country that recognized South Korea on March 3, 1949, only 7 months after the Korean government was established on August 15, 1948. The Philippines was also the 8th country to respond to the call of the United Nations to help South Korea. As Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, the United Nations General Assembly President from 1949-1950 said: The application of military sanctions in Korea is in itself an act of the greatest significance The Philippine Government, for its part, has given concrete proof of its support of the principle of collective security by sending troops to help the UN forces in Korea. And in the span of 2 generations, or 6 decades, South Korea survived and rose from a country destroyed by war. Challenge After having heard about the beginnings of the 62 year old friendship between Korea and the Philippines, after having heard the untold stories of the Filipino Korean War Veterans, the question we ask ourselves is, how do we keep the friendship? As a Filipino educator currently teaching in Korea, one of my concrete responsibilities is to tell this story to as many Korean people as possible, especially the young generation of Koreans and Filipinos. As a Filipino, it is my duty to spread this very important part of history to pay tribute to my countrymen who sacrificed their lives for Koreas peace, independence and liberty. In the speech of His Excellency Amb. Luis T. Cruz on the occasion of the 58th Anniversary of the participation of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK), he challenged everyone to keep the memory alive in the minds and hearts of both Filipinos and Koreans. He said: We have the responsibility to ensure that their sacrifices are not naught. We need to protect our freedom with equal fortitude and conviction so that generations after us can benefit from the liberty we now enjoy. We must work hard so that the bond between the Filipino and Korean people will flourish, that we will continue helping each other provide a better life for peoples. We reap today the benefits of this robust alliance in the form of political and economic partnership as well as people-to-people exchanges. We are obliged, with all our resources, to make sure that the stories of our soldiers do not get lost in the annals of history. It is our duty to inform the younger generation of their stories, for much learning can be had from their experiences. Now, that we have heard their untold stories, lets do our part. Lets share their untold stories to everyone we meet. We have been good friendsfor 62 years. Kamsahamnida! Maraming salamat po! This paper was presented by the author in Dongguk University on June 20, 2012 in a forum on Enhancing Patriotism in Local Government.

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MISS NA MISS KO KAYO!


ni Bro. Allan Rodriguez Habang ako ay nakaupo sa isang malaking bato Ninanamnam ko ang lamig sa lilim ng isang puno Lagaslas ng tubig sa batisay tila isang awitin Habang mga mata ko ay sa malayo nakatingin. Sariwa pa sa aking alaala ang mga nagdaang araw Maging nakalipas na panahoy buo pa sa balintataw Mga bakas nito ay nakatatak na sa aking diwa Ibat ibang kulay nito ay sa puso ko nakapinta. Malalim na buntong-hininga ang aking pinakawalan Malungkot kong mukha sa mga palad koy tinakpan Pagpatak ng mga luha ay pilit kong pinipigilan Kahit na sumungaw man lamang ay di ko hinayaan. Miss na miss ko kayo! ang pilit na isinisigaw Sa abang puso ko, naramdamang ito ay umaapaw Sanay inyo ring marinig at mararamdaman Marinig ng malinaw, mga mahal kong kaibigan. Pag-agos ng mga luha ko ay akin ng hinayaan Baka sakaling pangungulila ko ay maibsan man lamang Mananatiling alaala ang ating mga pinagsamahan Dalangin ko sa Diyos, nawa ito ay magdugtungan.

MUNTING ANGHEL
ni Orly & Mary Joy Tungala Araw gabi ika'y aming hinihintay Sa bawat sandali laging pinananabikan Tanging dasal sa Poong Maykapal Ang iyong magandang kalusugan. Ngiti sa labi ay hindi mapapawi Ligaya ang hatid sa ating puso't damdamin O anong saya mula nang makita Ngayon ay ganap na ikaw ay aming kasama. Isang munting pangarap Sa buhay namin ay natupad Isang munting biyayang Kaloob sa amin ng may pagpapala. Munting Angel na puno ng pag-asa at pagmamahal Mamahalin at di pababayaan Aalagaan habang nabubuhay.

NGITI
ni Raggu Pierre Sy Sa tuwing nakikita ka, puso'y kumakabog, sapagkat ikaw ang aking iniirog. Ang pag-ibig na nadarama, sa iyong ngiti ito'y umpisang nagsimula. Ngunit hindi man kita pansin, ikaw lagi ang nasa damdamin. At ang bawat minutong nagdaan, paglipas nito ay isa nang nakaraan. Nang masilayan ka muling nakangiti, oras ko'y hindi minamadali. Makapiling ka buong araw, parang ang mundo ko ay hindi gumagalaw. Sa tuwina, hanap-hanap kita, sapagkat nalulungkot ako sinta. Sa mga ngiti mo ako'y natutuwa, sa aking mata'y walang mailuluha. Gusto ko na sanang umuwi, ang nais ko'y makita iyong ngiti. Na tila siya lamang ang gamot, sa puso kong laging kumikirot. Ngiti, o ngiti, ikaw sana lagi, para ang puso ko'y hindi sawi. Hanggang sa darating ang panahon ng aking pagdating, mananatili iyong ngiti para sa akin ay isang lihim.

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THE SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP


ometimes in life, you find a special friend. Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop. Someone who makes you believe that there really is goodness in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it. This is forever friendship. When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full. Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times and the confused times. If you turn and walk away, your forever friend follows. If you lose your way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you up. Your forever friend holds your hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay. And if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete because you need not worry. You have a forever friend, and forever has no end.

ed up of being tagged looking terrible? Check out these tips for ture of yourself sporting a double chin where you previously only had mastering the perfect pose and start looking your best in every one, yet sadly this happens to the best of us. To avoid the appearance of a double chin in photos, make sure that the camera is just above or at shot. your eye level. Also, try tilting your head up and jutting your jaw out 1. Favor the left side of your face. A US study conducted by Wake slightlyyou may want to practice this one first in the mirror to stay Forest University has revealed that the left side of the face is more atlooking natural. tractive than the right, apparently due to the fact that this side of the face shows more emotion. To capture the perfect profile picture, look or an- 7. Avoid direct light. It may not always be possible to control the lightgle your face slightly to the right to reveal your best side. This can also ing for your photos and, unless you happen to be a professional model, you most likely wont have someone on hand to make sure its just right. help to give the illusion of a slimmer face for those with rounder faces. Direct light from above can cast shadows on your face and accentuate 2. Choose your makeup carefully. For the perfect photo-ready appear- the appearance of under-eye shadows. Opt for areas with softer lighting ance, make sure you avoid light reflective or mineral foundations conor head to the shade if outdoors. taining high amounts of titanium dioxide (a reflective pigment). Although these foundations are 8. Pose like a pro. If youre great for an everyday lumiposing for a full body shot, nous look, the flash of a camtry the classic celeb pose of era can quickly transform turning your body three quaryour dewy complexion to a ters of the way towards the ghostly white one as the white camera, with one shoulder light reflects back from the closer to the camera and one camera. Once you have apfoot in front of the other. This plied a suitable foundation, will make you body appear finish your look with some slimmer than if you were face powder to help eliminate facing the camera face on. Try keeping your back shine. straight with your shoulders 3. Accentuate your best back and your stomach in features. To look your spar(just try not to suck it in too kling best in photos, make much, you wont be fooling sure you emphasize your anyone!). favorite features to make them stand out in your snap9. Master the perfect smile. shot. Love your eyes? Try Many of us focus on our playing them up with some mouths when smiling; howeyeliner or false lashes. Think you've got great lips? Perk them up with ever, in the words of supermodel Tyra Banks, its all about the some bright lipstick. Also, make the most of your best body features smeyes (smiling with your eyes). Rather than forcing a grin, think about something that makes you happy for a more natural smile. (Of with an outfit that complements your shape and coloring. course being with a loved one in the photo can make that smile come 4. Look away from the lens. Nobody wants glaring red or half-shut more naturally.) You may also want to perfect your personal smile to eyes ruining an otherwise great photo, so make sure you avoid this by work with your features. For instance, a beaming smile works great for focusing your eyes just slightly above or below the lens, or look at the those with good teeth, while a more relaxed half smile will make small face of the photographer. Looking directly at the lens causes light to eyes appear larger and lips appear fuller. flash off the retina, leading to the red eye effect. Looking slightly away 10. Practice your pose. If youre really keen to capture the perfect from the camera will also reduce the risk of those mid-blink shots. photo, the best thing you can do is practice beforehand. Experiment with 5. Avoid red eye shots. As red eye in photographs is caused by different face and body angles, smiles and facial expressions (even outlight reflecting off the back of the eye, those with large pupils are more fits!) to find what works for you, either in front of the mirror or with likely to suffer from this pesky problem. If averting your gaze from the your own camera. (Just do it in the privacy of your own room; camcamera is not doing the trick, another tip for alleviating the red eye ef- whoring in public is so unappealing.) Once you have discovered which fect is to make sure photos are taken in well lit environment or to look at looks you like best, you are ready to unleash them at every photo oppora bright light just prior to the photograph being taken to make your putunity, making sure you look perfect each time. pils smaller. You and your friends won't end up looking like a cast of Source: http://ph.she.yahoo.com/photos/how-to-look-good-in-every-photovampires. 6. Banish the double chin. Theres nothing worse than spotting a picslideshow/

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The Lamb's Supper: The Bible and the Mass


(Editors note: This is the 14th part of the Online Bible Study course on the subject taken from the website of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Studies http://www.salvationhistory.com/)

Lesson Six: Memory and Presence: Communion as the Coming of Christ


Lesson Goals:
1. To understand the deep biblical foundations of Jesus command that the Eucharist be celebrated in memory of Me. 2. To see how Scripture portrays Jesus as the Passover Lamb and how that portrayal is reflected in the Mass. 3. To understand the Eucharist as parousia, the coming of Christ, and as the daily bread we pray for in the Our Father.

Lesson Outline:
I. At the Last Supper A. Calling to Mind His Death B. Remembering His Covenant II. The Memorial Feast A. The Passover Remembered B. The New Exodus C. Christ, Our Paschal Lamb III. At the Lambs Supper A. Giving Us Our Daily Bread B. Until He Comes Again C. A Share in His Body and Blood IV. Discussion Questions

I. At the Last Supper


A. Calling to Mind His Death With our last lesson, we reached the climax of the Mass - the Eucharistic Prayer. The Eucharistic Prayer is a prayer of remembrance. So is the Mass. As we looked at in detail in the last lesson, the various prefaces to the Eucharistic prayers recall the great events in salvation history. These great events are presented as a prelude to the summit of salvation history - Christs institution of the Eucharist at the last supper. The Eucharistic prayers themselves are punctuated with expressions like "memento, Domine" ("Remember, Lord"). In Eucharistic Prayer I, the most ancient of the prayers, we ask God to remember the living and the dead, and we recall by name saints and martyrs, as well as the biblical sacrifices of Abel, Abraham, and Melchisedech. And, in the words of the prayer, we "celebrate the memory of Christ," especially His passion, resurrection, and ascension. In the Eucharistic Prayers, the Mass is clearly s e e n a s "t h e m e m o r i a l o f o u r redemption" (Eucharistic Prayer IV) in which, "calling to mind the death [He] endured for our salvation" (Eucharistic Prayer III), we relive the "memory of His death and resurrection" (Eucharistic Prayer II). But words li ke "me morial " or "remembrance" - as theyre commonly

understood - dont do justice to what happens in the Eucharist. Nor are do they adequately translate all that Jesus intended to convey when He commanded: "Do this in memory of me" (see Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24). B. Remembering His Covenant This command, issued at the last supper, evokes an ancient strand of biblical tradition. Remembrance is a key theme in the Old Testament. Sometimes when you read the word "remember" in Scripture, it simply means what it means to us today: "dont forget." But when referring to Gods "remembering," the word means much more. For example, after the flood, God promises to "remember" His covenant and never again destroy the world by water (see Genesis 9:1516; note: the New American Bible translation has "recall," but this weakens the force of the Hebrew). Its not as if God can ever forget His covenant. Here, and elsewhere in the Old Testament, when God "remembers," He is acting to accomplish His will - answering prayers, granting forgiveness, saving, and blessing His people (see Genesis 30:22; 1 Samuel 1:19; Psalm 98:3; 105:42). We retain this sense in the Mass with such prayers as: "Lord, remember your Church throughout the world" (Eucharistic Prayer II). Were not for a moment presuming that God has somehow forgotten His Church. Were praying for His blessing, His continued saving activity in our lives. In the Old Testament, the most dramatic example of this divine remembrance comes when God "remembers" His covenant with Abraham and raises up Moses to liberate His chosen people from their bondage in Egypt (see Exodus 2:24; 6:5; Leviticus 26:42,45).

II. The Memorial Feast


A. The Passover Remembered God commanded Israel to commemorate this national deliverance in a "memorial feast" that would be a "perpetual institution" (see Exodus 12:14,17). This memorial, the Passover, was what Jesus was celebrating on the night of His last supper, when He instituted the Eucharist as the memorial of His suffering and death. The Passover, as given to the Israelites by God through Moses, was to be an annual thanksgiving celebration that would call to mind Gods saving actions and inspire the people to keep Gods commandments (see Exodus 13:3,8; Deuteronomy 6:20-26; 16:3). Israels worship, not only in the Passover, but in the other festivals and customs instituted by God through Moses, was a worship of ritual remembrance. What was remembered? Gods salvific intervention in Israels history - especially in the exodous - and His covenant with Israel. The ritual remembrance included the reading or narration of His saving deeds, along with the offering of sacrifices. And Israel was taught to believe that in these rites of remembrance they were brought into a mysterious sharing and participation in the

covenant that God made with their ancestors centuries before. We see this most clearly in the covenant renewal ceremony recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy. In this remembrance, Moses explains, the original covenant made at Mount Sinai is "actualized," or made present in their midst. "Not with our fathers did He make this covenant, but all of us who are alive here this day. The Lord spoke with you face to face on the mountain from the midst of the fire. Since you were afraid of the fire and would not go up to the mountain, I stood between the Lord and you at that time, to announce to you these words of the Lord. . . " Deuteronomy 5:1-4, 15, 23,25; 6:20-25) Moses is remembering a series of events that took place on Mount Sinai during the first generation after the Exodus (see Exodus 1920). Yet he is describing them as if the assembled Isralites are themselves there, as witnesses and participants in those events. Notice his intense stress on the present moment - us, you, alive, here, this day. Though the covenant was made long ago on Sinai, it is present in their midst. In recalling the covenant, they arent rehearsing the facts of a past event. In their remembrance, through the power of God, they are being made contemporaries of those events. Those events are being made present. In remembering the covenant, they are made heirs to that covenant, part of the family of God created by the covenant. In every celebration of the Passover, men and women of every generation remembered the day when they themselves came forth from the land of Egypt (see Deuteronomy 16:3). The exodus is something that they personally participate in. Every Israelite, even today, speaks of the exodus in the first person. It is "what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt" (see Exodus 13:8). B. The New Exodus This is the rich Old Testament background to Jesus command at the last supper. He aimed to institute a new Passover memorial, one that would remember His "exodus" (see Luke 9:31), the mighty act of salvation accomplished by His life, death, and resurrection, by which all peoples and generations are freed from sin and death. The new memorial instituted by Jesus wasnt to be a nostalgic reminiscence of Christs last meal, or His days on earth. Like the Passover, it would be a liturgical memorial that would represent, "actualize" - make actual - Gods mighty work. In the Eucharist, the once-and-for-all sacrifice of the cross becomes present, God remembers and renews the covenant made in Christs blood (see Luke 22:20), and we who worship through this memorial are made sharers in the power and promises of that covenant. What Moses told the Israelites about the covenant and Sinai could be said of us: Not
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By Bro. Tony Sacapanio e very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lords will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Praising God Hallelujah!

Ephesians 5:15-20 Have you ever been in a situation that you feel all alone? Or have you encountered a difficult situation in your life and you dont know what to do, like losing your job or suffering the loss of someone very close to your heart? Do you know that praising God is the best thing to do first before anything else? Consider the good times such as when you receive a raise from your boss or earn high marks at school. What do you usually do during these moments? Praising God makes every circumstance of our lives complete, essential and eminently worthwhile. Webster defines the word praise as to say good things about and it is synonymous to words such as admire, commend, extol, honor and worship. A definition of Christian praise is the joyful thanking and adoring of God, the celebration of His goodness and grace. This simply implies that the act of praising is rightfully due to God alone. I. Praising God Why? Why is praising God important? The reasons are countless. 1. God deserves to be praised and He is worthy to receive our praise. a. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all Gods (Psalm 96:4) b. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom (Psalm 145:3) c. I call on the Lord who is worthy of praise and I am saved from my enemies (2 Samuel 22:4) d. You are worthy, our Lord and God to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being (Revelation 4:11) 2. Praising God is useful and favorable for us. By praising God, we are reminded of the greatness of God! His power and presence in our lives is reinforced in our understanding. Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to His name, for that is pleasant (Psalm 135:3) 3. Praise discharges strength is faith, which causes God to move on our behalf. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger (Psalm 8:2) Praising God also transforms the spiritual environment that we have. In 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 clearly illustrates the alteration that happened when the Levites gave praise and thanks to the Lord and the temple was filled with a cloud signifying the glory of God. 4. God inhabits the atmosphere of praise. Psalm 22:3 says, But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of Israel. If we want to see a clear manifestation of Gods blessings and grace, all we need to do is to praise Him with all our heart, our mind and our soul. II. Praising God Who? Who is to praise God? Let everything that has breathed praise the Lord. Praise the Lord states in Psalm 150:6 Purihin si Yahweh ng mga nilalang! Purihin si Yahweh! Aawitang lagi ninyong mga bata na wala pang malay at sariling diwa matibay na muog ikaw ay naghanda laban sa kaaway, kalabang masama. (Awit 8:2) I will extol the Lord at all time; His praise will always be on my lips (Psalm 34:1) Si Yahweh ay aking laging pupurihin; Sa pasasalamat di ako titigil. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. (Psalms 63:3-4) Ang wagas na pag-ibig moy mahigit pa kaysa buhay, kaya akoy magpupurit ikaw ang pag uukulan, habang akoy nabubuhay akoy magpapasalamat. At ako ay dadalangin na kamay koy nakataas. Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord (Psalm 134:1-2) Lumapit kay Yahweh at kayoy magpuri kayong naglilingkod sa templo kung gabi. Sa loob ng templo siyay papurihan, kayoy dumalangin na taas ang kamay We cannot embark on the true joy and benefits of praising God unless we have received Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. As children of God, He dwells in our bodies through the Holy Spirit. This means that wherever we go, God is to be praised. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 states that Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body. III. Praising God How to Praise and Worship God How is praising God possible? Singing Songs and Hymns, clapping our hands, even jumping for joythe list is endless. We can give glory and praise to our God with the use of our physical bodies, with our hearts and minds, and with our deeds. There are many ways to praise God! No matter how you praise and worship God, it should result in an awe of Gods power, love and grace for all of us!
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Despite the difficult conditions, RBS downplayed the possibility that Korea would take a Japan-like dive into deflation. Koreas relaBy Kim Tong-hyung tively small government sector and lean entitleorea is moving toward an aged society ment programs suggest that the fiscal pressures at the fastest pace in the world with the will be manageable. average age of workers in the country spiking, Savings will fall sharply as families look according to a global bank, Tuesday. after their elders. However, its unlikely that In its latest report on the Korean economy, asset prices will fall dramatically along with The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) issued an savings, according to RBS. alert on Koreas increasingly top-heavy populaRBS believes that the country's current action structure and its potential as a growth buster, predicting that its working-age popula- count surplus will remain relatively unchanged tion will enter a lengthy period of contraction until around 2018 when the decline will start to be noticeable. The balance could fall into negastarting in 2016. tive territory in 2034, with the deficit rising to 4 The average age of Korean workers is ex- percent of the GDP in 2050. pected to be 50 by 2045 when it will be the highest in the world. Potential growth will de- thkim@koreatimes.co.kr cline from 4.2 percent in 2011 to 2.5 percent in http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/ 2050, when the average worker will be supportbiz/2012/06/123_113412.html ing 1.65 pensioners. o The demographic shift will have significant impact on the countrys growth, fiscal spending (Continued from page 1 - Philippine Independence ...) and private savings levels, RBS predicted. The first part of the program started at 10:00 "The average age of Korean workers has in the morning with the concelebrated mass led passed that of American workers and will likely by H.E. Archbishop Osvaldo Padilla together surpass the level of European countries in 2020. with Fr. Alvin Parantar, Fr. Arvin Mosqueda, Fr The data showed that our working population Cedric Alimbuyog and other priests based in will decline by 1.2 percent every year until Korea. It was followed by the national anthem 2025, a point at which the decline will acceler- of both Philippines and Korea that was sung by ate to an annual 2 percent until 2050," said an the Hyehwadong Choir. official from the Korea Center for International Mr. Kim, Dong Ho (Director of Employment Finance (KCIF), which analyzed the RBS and Sojourn Team HRD-Korea) and Rep. Jasstudy. mine Lee (National Assembly of Korea) were Government officials are concerned that the invited in the program. They congratulated and shrinking working-age population and longer rendered their message to the Filipinos in South life expectancies will combine to pose a consid- Korea. After the speech, Ambassador Luis T. erable challenge for Koreas long-term eco- Cruz presented the plaques of appreciation to the honorable guests and Labor Attache Felicinomic future. tas Q. Bay introduced the different Filipino As with many other countries, Korea expects Communities in South Korea during the Parade. to see the retiring proportion of its population The second part of the program started with balloon in the coming years. This is feared to consequently escalate pressures on the coun- the musical performance by Laarni Lozada and trys fiscal position as more retirees collect Bugoy Drilon from the Philippines. Traditional pensions and medical benefits to be shouldered Dances were performed by Ansan Filipino Community, Bucheon Filipino Migrant Comby a shrinking number of taxpayers. munity and Filipino Korean Spouses AssociaIn recent years, government officials here tion. Another musical performance by Sierra have worked hard to introduce family-friendly Band, they perform in Grand Hyatt Hotel. The policies, such as expanding tax benefits, pro- Ansan Filipino Taekwondo Association showed viding longer maternity leave and establishing their talent in Taekwondo. Ambassador Cruz more day-care centers for children of working and several Filipinos joined in singing and mothers. But the effects of such changes have dancing in the last musical performance by been subdued, due in part to a large number of Love and Music. companies being reluctant to make significant Children enjoyed too in the Palarong Pinoy changes to their working environment. for Kids by Filipino EPS Workers Association. The country already appears to be struggling Raffle prizes were given away by the event to provide the resources to care for people after sponsors. Winners during the parade were anretirement. Official figures show that economic nounced at the last part of the program. HFCC activity among people in their 50s and 60s are was chosen as the Best in Costume. The masters nearing all-time highs as older workers desper- of ceremony were Regina Arquiza and Steve ately cling to their office desks as they dont Solano, Grace Asis and Alex Custodio for the have enough money saved up to retire. first and second part of the program, respectively. Korea tops all the developed Organization There were available on-site services: labor for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in poverty among elderly citizens, counseling, medical services, PAG-IBIG memwhich was at 45.1 percent in 2010, more than bership registration, counseling on property triple the OECD average of 13.3 percent and acquisition/investment and promotion on cargo, roughly double the 20-something percent rates savings and remittance services. of Japan and the U.S. o

Korean society aging fastest

OWWA ANNOUNCEMENT! FILING OF EDSP APPLICATION IN THE PHILIPPINES


leased be informed that all OWWA Units in the Philippines is now accepting applications for the Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) School Year 2013 -2014. Eligible to apply are: incoming 4th year high school students who are dependents of OFWs with active OWWA membership not over 21 years old, Filipino citizen, belonging to the top 20% of the high school graduation class, in good health, and with no earned units in post-secondary/undergraduate course Interested applicants must bring the following documentary requirements to the OWWA office for processing. Two (2) sets of accomplished Application Form (downloadable from www.owwa.gov.ph) Two (2) copies of 2x2 ID pictures Proof of relationship to OWWA member (birth certificate of applicant or birth certificate of both the single OFW and the applicant-dependent duly certified by the Local Civil Registrar or NSO) Proof of OWWA Membership (Official Receipt of OWWA Contribution/Certification from OWWA Membership Registry Division) Form 137/High School Report Card Health Certificate attesting to physical fitness of applicant Certificate of Good Moral Character by the school principal or guidance counselor Certification that applicant belongs to the upper 20% of the total graduating students issued by the school principal Statement of applicant that he/she has not earned units in any post secondary/ undergraduate course Sworn statement signed by parents or legal guardians attesting that he/she has no pending application for resident immigrant status from any country and does not have dual citizenship Certificate of No Marriage from NSO for unmarried OFW The qualifying exam or the Merit Scholarship Examination is conducted annually by the Department of Science and TechnologyScience Education Institute. Date of exam and testing centers will be announced later through www.owwa.gov.ph and this website. The EDSP is a competitive, educational assistance program that entitles the qualified OFW dependents to take any four- or five-year baccalaureate course in any Metro Manila college or university at a maximum amount of P60,000 per school year. For information and proper dessimination to all your members. Thank you. OWWA Seoul

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with our fathers, the apostles in that upper room, did Jesus make this new covenant. He made it with all of us who are alive here this day. The Lord spoke with us face to face when He said, "Take . . . eat. . . This is my body . . . Take . . . drink . . .This is the cup of my blood . . . Do this in memory of me." C. Christ, Our Paschal Lamb Because the Eucharist is a memorial of the Lords passover, we remember these words its of institution, just as Jesus spoke them at the last supper. But what do those words mean, exactly? Remember, Jesus spoke them in a Passover context. The Passover meal prescribed by Moses included eating an unblemished lamb with unleavened bread and bitter herbs and reciting an explanation of the feasts meaning (see Exodus 12:8-11,24-27). Later Jewish tradition added to the celebration the singing of psalms and the of drinking wine. Notice that in the last supper accounts, unleavened bread and wine are mentioned (see Matthew 26:26-27; Mark 14:22-23; Luke 22:19 -20), and even the singing of psalms (see Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26). But no mention is made of the Passover lamb. Jesus appears to be presenting himself as the Passover lamb, whose flesh and blood would be eaten in remembrance of the Lords salvation. In fact, this is how Jesus depicted in the Gospel of John. John, incidentally, is the only one of the gospel writers who doesnt provide an account of Jesus instituting the Eucharist at the last supper. But from his earliest verses John identifies Jesus as "the Lamb of God" (see John 1:29). At the gospels end, John again subtly describes Jesus in terms of the paschal lamb. When Christ is condemned by Pilate, John tells us, it was the "preparation day for Passover, and it was about noon." Why this detail? Because that was the time when Israels priests slaughtered the lambs in preparation for the Passover meal (see John 19:14). As He hangs on the cross, the soldiers give Jesus a sponge soaked in wine. They raise it to Him on a "hyssop branch." Thats the same kind of branch the Israelites are instructed to use to daub their door posts with the blood of the Passover lamb (see John 19:29; Exodus 12:22). And why dont the soldiers break Jesus legs on the cross (see John 19:33,36)? John quotes Moses original Passover instructions, explaining that it was because the legs of the Passover lambs werent to be broken (see Exodus 12:46; Numbers 9:12; Psalm 34:21). This point is further driven home in the long sermon that Jesus delivered in the synagoue at Capernaum near Passover (see John 6:4,35-59). Jesus describes himself in terms of both the paschal lamb whose flesh must be eaten and the manna with which God fed the Israelites in the wilderness. He insists on describing the eating and drinking of His flesh and blood in starkly literal terms. Four times, He uses a Greek word trogein - that refers to a crude kind of eating,

almost a gnawing or chewing (see John 6:54,56,57,58). His original audience, including many of His followers, were shocked and appalled at His insistence that they must eat His flesh and drink His blood (see 6:52,61,66). To be continued o

As I started reading, I found a story that really fits the Gospel. It was about the Judgment day. All people gathered outside the gate of heaven. St. Peter and God tried to choose those who were really worthy of entering the gate, but they found out that no one was ever qualified. So God told St. Peter that He would grant amnesty for everyone. Loud round of applause were heard after that announcement. Everyone entered the gate of heaven. They all celebrated, including St. Peter and God. Little did everyone know, that there was still a final test. When the gate was about to close, some protested and went outside the gate of heaven. Those who protested were the people who lived a good and straight life and served the Lord while they were on earth. They claimed that it was not fair for them; for they sacrificed a lot, while others lived a sinful life while they were on earth. That was the final test. As the gate closed with finality, those who protested were left outside.

MOEL Implementation Plan for eligible returnees covered by Act 11276 which takes effect 02 July 2012.

ummary of the features implementation Plan are:

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1. Eligible returnees are those whose sojourn will expire after 02 July 2012. 2. Continuous employment with only one (1) employer without workplace transfer for either 4 years and 10 months or 6 years as an E-9 visa holder. 3. Those with workplace transfer may be considered if reasons are not attributable to the worker. (MOEL to determine/decide on acceptable reasons). If workplace transfer occured, the employment duration with the last employer should be more than one (1) year.

The Gospel of that day was about servanthood and a heart free from grudges, envy, jealousy, pain, and pride. It is really great to do good things, to live a life free from sin, and to serve God. These really feel like heaven on earth. But that is not the end yet. Still, what matters most is our heart. The gate of heaven is indeed narrow. But the good thing is, He is 4. Workplaces covered by the amended Act are always ready to give pardon and open the gate those in the Agriculture, Fisheries and of heaven for those who really seek Him in Manufacturing sectors with 30 or less freedom. workers. o 5. There will be no age limitation for eligible returnees covered under the Act.
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6. Eligible employers should submit its application for re-entry and the necessary documents of its eligible foreign worker one (1) month before or at least seven (7) days prior to the expiration of the worker's EQUALITY. One of the Trinitarian symbols employment contract at local Employment is the equilateral triangle, three equal sides and Centers. angles. Each persons of the blessed trinity is 7. Foreign workers who are eligible for the new the same and equal one supreme being, the one measures: God. Knowing ones blessings, talent and ac Do not need to take the Korean Language cepting equality with other individuals will lead to having the joy of sharing these blessings and Test; talents with others. Exempted from employment education UNITY. The oneness of GOD reveals the before and after coming to Korea; unity of the persons of the Blessed Trinity. In Can return to Korea three (3) months after like manner, in the eyes of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we are all one as members of the having returned to their home countries; one body of Christ, the Church. Will work in their previous workplaces; CONSTANT COMMUNICATION. You will Must coordinate with the Sending Agency read in the scriptures that Jesus Christ often in their country of origin (POEA for prays to the Father. He is constantly communiPhilippines) within 7 days from his cating with the Father. He is showing us an departure from Korea. example to emulate. Constant communication leads to lasting relationship. It leads to honesty. o MISSION. Each person of the blessed trinity has a mission to fulfill. The Father is the creator and provider. The son, our Lord Jesus Christ, is By Sis. Mel the savior or redeemer. The Holy Spirit is the id you ever ask yourself if you could sanctifier and guide. Likewise, each and every enter the gate of heaven? I did quite a one of us has a mission to fulfill. lot of times. It was Friday morning, during my May the Almighty God, Father, Son and reflection time on the Gospel of the day, when I Holy Spirit bless and keep us always. happened to see one of my inspirational books. o

UNIQUENESS. Although one GOD, one supreme being, each person of the blessed trinity are unique, The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The knowledge of ones individual uniqueness with other individuals gives us a feeling of freedom from jealousy and envy.

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support or welfare MIRIAM COUNSELING 2. How to calculate the monthly salary based on CENTER For Migrant Women the hourly pay: 40-hour work week Wages 1. Period of application: Jan. 1 2012 ~ Dec. 31 50-17 Dongsoong Dong Chongrogu Seoul regularly paid a month for contractual work2012 110-809 near Maronnier Park. Tel #(02) 747ing hours 209 hours 2. Minimum wage 2086 E-mail: kcwc21@jinbo.net (KCWC) Of Hourly wage rate : 4,580 won, daily wage EVEN THOUGH THE STATUTORY fice hours: Mon-Fri. 11 am-5 pm Sat. day off rate (on a 8-hour basis): 36,640 won WORKING HOURS ARE REDUCED THE Sun. 3 pm-6 pm Activities: Emotional/ In the case of 40 hours per week (209 PREVIOUS MINIMUM WAGE SHOULD spiritual counseling Womans rights and hours per month) the monthly wage will BE GUARANTEED labor issues Korean language/culture study amount 957,220 won. If working hours are reduced to 40 hours per (men and women are welcome). 3. Target of application: every business or week, the minimum monthly wage may be KAILANGAN SA workplace employing workers calculated at 902,880 won. However, it should Workers whose minimum wage can be PAGPAPABINYAG be paid at 976,320 won which is the minimum reduced wage for the previous working hours (44 hours 1. Birth certificate ng batang bibinyagan - Apprentices: his/her minimum wage 2. 2X2 ID pictures (2 pcs) per week), may be reduced as much as 10% up to 3 When minimum wage is raised, the mini- 3. Application form (kumuha sa center) months (hourly wage rate :4,122 won) Kailangan ipasa ng mag-asawang magpapamum monthly pay may be calculated at 4. Workers who are not applied the minimum 957,220 won. However it should be paid at binyag ng anak ang application form at suwage 976,320won which is the minimum wage for mailalim sa interview sa Catholic Center - A person who has remarkably low abilities the previous working hours (44 hours per isang linggo bago dumating ang takdang araw to work due to a mental or physical handi- week). ng binyag. cap (when approved by the Minister of Ang mga magulang, ninong at ninang ay (However, in case of a worker who was emLabor). ployed on July 1, 2011 and onwards, minimum bibigyan ng katekismo sa binyag na ginaganap - An employee who works for the workplace wage shall be calculated based on 209 hours tuwing ika-10 ng umaga, araw ng linggo which employ only relatives living to- <209 x 4,580 won>) (mismong araw ng binyag). Tanging ang mga gether or domestic workers. pangalan ng mga nakadalo ng katekismo ang - A sailor who is subject to the seamen law mailalagay sa Baptismal Certificate. Ang biMGA IMPORTANTENG or an owner of ship employing sailor. lang ng mga ninong at ninang ay hindi dapat 5. Liability of the employer PAALAALA lalabis sa dalawampu. Ang lahat ay pi Liable to pay above the minimum wage to Mga kailangang dokumento sa paga-asikaso ng nakikiusapang isaisip ang angkop na pananamit the employee. mga reklamo tungkol sa sahod: para sa okasyon. - An employer shall pay the workers at least the minimum wage rate or more. 1. Pay Slip or any other proof of payment of PANAWAGAN PARA SA MGA salary And no employer may lower the previ2. Daily Time Record (DTR) if available, or NAGPAPABINYAG ous wage level on the ground of the self-made record of daily work attendance Tinatawagan ang pansin ng lahat ng mga di minimum wage. specifying Regular Working hours, Over- pa nakakakuha ng Baptismal Certificates ng - If a labor contract provides for a wage time, and Night Differential. kanilang mga anak. that is less than the minimum wage rate, Maaari ninyong kunin ang mga ito sa Cathoit shall be considered to stipulate that the 3. Labor Contract lic Center tuwing linggo sa ganap na alas 9:00 same wage as the minimum wage rate 4. Bank Book/ Passbook 5. Alien Card and Passport ng umaga hanggang ika 12:00 ng tanghali, at sa shall be paid. ganap na ika 4:00 hanggang ika 5:00 ng hapon. 6. Obligation of notice of the minimum wage to MGA LIBRENG KONSULTA Maliban po lamang sa tuwing ikadalawang the worker lingo ng bawat buwan. Makipag-ugnayan po - An employer shall inform the workers of AT GAMOT kay Edison Pinlac: (010-2906-3109) o sa kahit minimum wage rate, wages not included in na sinong Lay Minister. the minimum wage, effective date, and Doty Hospital - 42-5 Eung-am-dong, Unworkers being excluded from the minimum pyeong-gu, Seoul 122-906, tel. no. (02)385KAILANGAN SA wage Act. 1477 7. In the cases of the following, a contractor PAGPAPAKASAL Joseph Clinic - 423 Yeungdongpo-dong, Yeshall take responsibility for violating Miniung dongpo-gu, Seoul 150-030, Mon.-Fri. 1pm- 1. Birth Certificate ng mga ikakasal mum Wage Act jointly with the subcontrac2. Status of singleness from Census 9pm, Tel. No.(02)2634-1760 tor. (notarized) Raphael Clinic - inside Tong Song High - As for determining the unit labor cost 3. Parents consent as proof of singleness School, every Sun. , 2-6 pm. lower than the minimum wage at the time (notarized) National Medical Center Dongdaemun Tel. of the signing of the contract; 4. Baptismal Certificate for marriage purposes No. 2260-7062 to 7063 - As for lowering the unit labor cost to beSeoul Medical Center Gangnam Tel. No. 5. Confirmation Certificate for marriage purlow the minimum wage in the middle of poses 3430-0200 the contract period. 6. Passport (xerox copy) 7. Pre-Cana seminar na gaganapin bago ang MIGRANT CENTERS HOW TO ESTIMATE IF THE MINI- Guri Pastoral Center takdang araw ng kasal. Makipag-ugnayan 031-566-1141 MUM WAGE IS FULFILLED po lamang sa Catholic Center para sa schedAnsan Galilea Center 031-494-8411 1. Convert the total wages excluding the below Suwon Emmaus Center ule. 031-257-8501 wages and allowances into hourly wage rate Friends Without Borders Counseling Office SA LAHAT NG MAY E-9 VISA and compare it with hourly minimum wage 032-345-6734/5 Para Po sa lahat na may E-9 VISA, may tatlo ( 4,580won). Gasan, Song-uri International Community pong tanging dahilan upang payagan kayong Wage which is not paid regularly more 031-543-5296 makalipat ng kumpanya. Ito po ay; than one time per month (such as bonus) Uijungbu, Nokyangdong Migrant Center 1. Kayo ay dalawang buwang hindi pinasasa Wage which is paid for the non031-878-6926 hod contractual working hours (such as ex- Masok Chonmasan Migrant Center 2. Kayo ay pisikal at verbal na sinasaktan, o tended work allowance, holiday work 031-593-6542 di kayay allowance, etc) Bomun, Seoul Foreign Workers Labor Coun3. Bankrupt o lugi ang kumpanya Allowances paid for an employee's living seling Office 02-928-2049/924-2706

MINIMUM WAGES FOR THE YEAR 2012

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How to Apply for ePassport

UPDATE FROM THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY


OAV Registration Ongoing at the Philippine Embassy Filipinos in South Korea who intend to vote here for the senatorial and party-list elections in May 2013 are reminded to register as overseas absentee voters at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. Registration started on 2 November 2011 and will continue until 31 October 2012. Registration is available from Monday to Friday during regular office hours, except during declared holidays. Filipinos may also register every first and third Sunday of the month, coinciding with the special service for passport renewals in the morning. Although the registration period is for one year, I encourage everyone to register early and not to wait until the last minute to have their names included in the roster of those eligible to vote in 2013, said Amb. Luis Cruz. This will prevent potential problems associated with rushed applications, he added. Registrants only need to present a valid proof of Philippine citizenship, such as a passport. Those who intend to change their voting places in 2013, such as those returning for good to the Philippines, can also have their records transferred by the Philippine Embassy. Mobile registration services, done alongside with mobile passport services, to other parts of South Korea will be announced later on. For inquiries, please email seoulpe@philembassy-seoul.com. Revised Requirements for Reports of Birth By: Philippine Embassy in Korea
Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=475

Schedule an Appointment starting 15 July 2010. Only fifty (50) ePassport applications will be entertained per day. Call the APPOINTMENT HOTLINE NUMBER 010-9385-0535 ( from 9:00am to 5:30pm M-F) OR you can send an email to epassport@philembassy-seoul.com and give your full name including middle name, date and place of birth, your old passport number and mobile number in Korea. Requirements:

Old Philippine Passport and a photocopy of the passport data page, last page showing the name and signature of the signing officer, and the page with the date of last entry to Korea Passport application form Remember your Appointment Reference Number ePassport fee US$ 60.00 payable in cash only.

A child born in the Republic of Korea with Filipino parent/s should be reported to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul , not later twelve (12) months from the date of birth, for transmittal to the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila. Report of the birth of a child after one year is considered late and an Affidavit of Late Registration shall be required. Requirements for ROB 1.Duly accomplished ROB form in 4 original copies 2.Birth Certificate issued by the Korean hospital where child was born ( with English translation) 3.If child is legitimate, marriage contract of parents. If marriage was in the Philippines, marriage contract must be authenticated by NSO. If abroad, copy of Report of Marriage duly received by the Philippine Embassy with jurisdiction to register the marriage. 4.If not married, NSO authenticated birth certificate of mother. If the surname of the father will be used, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity and Authority to use surname of Father will be required from the father. Republic Act 9255 allows illegitimate children to use the surname of their father. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550) 5.Valid passports/ travel documents of the parents 6.If parent/s are naturalized Filipino/s, naturalization documents are required 7.If reporting is done after twelve (12) months from occurrence, Affidavit of Late Registration of Birth. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550) 8.Consular Fee: Won 33,550 Processing period: two (2) working days Original documents will be required upon processing together with four (4) photocopies. Photocopy of a document will be accepted provided they are authenticated/ certified true copy (CTC) by DFA or the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate. The Consulate may require additional requirements , if necessary. NEW REQUIREMENT FOR FILIPINOS MARRYING FOREIGNERS By: Philippine Embassy, South Korea
Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=457

Procedure on Date of Appointment: Step 1:

Check your name on the list of applicants with appointment Complete all information on the passport application form Wait for your name and number to be called at Window 4 Submit the application form and present your old Passport and photocopies OPTIONAL : If you wish to avail of the courier service, get a courier form and write your name and complete return address. Get a copy of the courier form. Payment will be made upon delivery of your ePassport. Have your old passport canceled by the consular officer. Go to cashier and pay the exact amount of US$ 60.00 in cash. No check may be accepted Keep your receipt and show it when you claim your ePassport in person after 6 weeks. Go to the encoder for encoding of data, picture taking, taking of thumb marks and digital signature. Applicant should be in decent attire. Both ears should be shown Keep your receipt of payment and bring your old passport for cancellation to claim your ePassport. You can also authorize a representative to claim your passport by giving authority at the back of y o u r claim receipt.

Step 2:

Step 3:

Effective 04 July 2011, Filipinos applying for a Legal Capacity to Marry a Foreigner or a Report of Marriage to a Foreigner are required to watch a short video presentation on the situation of Filipino spouses in South Korea. The Embassy will release the documents only after the applicants have seen the video, which talks about life in South Korea and lasts for only twenty (20) minutes. The video is part of the Embassys educational / awareness campaign to help marriage migrants to South Korea. The video covers the family culture in South Korea, including stories about the experiences of other Filipinos and advice to ensure the welfare of Filipino nationals married to foreigners. The applicant may choose from the following weekly schedule: Tuesday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm Thursday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm

NOTE: It takes about six (6) weeks to process the ePassport as the approved applications are sent to a central processing facility in the Philippines.

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F R E Q U E N T L Y
Phil.Embassy (Labor Office) (Consular Office) (Hotline) Philippine Airlines Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP Sr. Miguela Santiago Edison Pinlac (Pres/JPC) Bro. Jimmy Villaflor (VP) Masok (Gil Maranan) Taerim Community (Dan) Worship Ministry (Ely) Recreation Ministry (Mike)
Sunday: Cycle B

C A L L E D
Education (Bobby) Youth Ministry (Weng) IT Committee (Matet)

N O S .
010-4664-6896 010-5821-7799 010-2258-0377 010-8060-6784

3785-3634/3785-3624 796-7387 to 89 ext. 103 011-273-3657 774-35-81 010-4323-0870 016-706-0870 010-2906-3109 010-2572-8515 010-5822-9194 (031) 593-6542 010-8684-7897 010-8061-9143 010-2762-9906

SAMBAYANAN

Lay Eucharistic Ministry (Cecil) FMAA (Norma) LRC (Rey) CWI Mokdong Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 02-2650-6247 Hwaseong, Suwon Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 031-355-2011/2 Chungju Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 043-290-7512/3 Yang Seung Geol Han Suk Gyu 011-226-9237 010-5348-9515 010-2408-1554 010-3922-3109

is prepared and published monthly by the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center for Filipino Migrants which is being administered by the Mission Society of the Philippines under the auspices of Seoul Archdiocese.

El Shaddai (Bro Tony Sacapanio) 02-6013-2390

ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTER FOR FILIPINO MIGRANTS


115-9 Songbuk-gu, Songbuk 1dong, Seoul, South Korea 136-020 Telephone Number: (070) 8161-0870 or (070) 8161-0873/74 e-Mail Addresses: alvin_parantar@yahoo.com emelyabagat@yahoo.com sambayanan-edboard@yahoogroups.com

2012 July - August

Weekday: Year 2

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

June
01 - Marie Kris Solis 02 - Charlize Maria Nicdao 02 - Leana Marisse C. Laurito 03 - Jhuanna Marie Manuel 04 - Michel Miranda 05 - Bobet Maglantay 05 - Lisa Tavarro 06 - Jun Agcoili 07 - Wilson Bernardo 09 - Norma de Guzman 09 - Euviet Garcia 10 - Ronnie Silva 10 - Shiela Tuala 14 - Jenin Pulido 14 - Ely Torres 16 - Judith Baliquig 16 - Marl Joshua Tavarro 16 - Ezekiel Manuel Gelacio 16 - Remedios Ydel 17 - Leo Maglantay 19 - Nancy Loyola 19 - Racquel Helena D. Abagat

July

2012
14 - Julie Jordan 15 - Marilys Pancho 15 - Kitty Cantiller 16 - Tameen Candia 16 - Jocelyn Candia 16 - Carmelino Candia 17 - Generosa Malibiran 18 - William Mabanta 21 - Tess Campol 22 - Dhan Habana 23 - Mario Malibiran 23 - Redentor P. Dulce 24 - Amie Sison 24 - Jonathan Canaria 24 - Rady Adams Manicdao 25 - Lauro Mallari 25 - Albert Mariano 28 - Maryrose Solis 29 - Arlyn Dizon 29 - Jay Batac 31 - Ronald Baria 31 - Yola Corvera

19 - Czarmainne Joy O. Rapsing 20 - Tess dela Cruz 20 - Veronica Viray 21 - Melani Catanghal 22 - Srs. Angel Libron, SSps 26 - Marites Cueto 28 - Jason Cadungo 30 - Glenn Palana o 02 - Doc. Emely DicolenAbagat, Ph.D. 02 - Sis. Lea Hitalia 03 - Jhun Gonzales 03 - Magnolia Fresnedi 03 - Julia Krusandra P. de Villa 03 - Sis. Lorna Lisao 05 - Teresita Solis 05 - Sis Berna 06 - Rowel Batac 08 - Gideon Jun Fallarna 09 - Sandra Capacia

HFCC MINISTRY CONTRIBUTORS


Eucharistic Lectors & Commentators FMAA Choir Sports & Recreation IT Youth Prayer Partners LRC and CWI Steward : Cecilia Garcia : Jovito Gonzales Jr. : Norma de Guzman : Elisea Torres : Mike Panlilio : Ma. Teresa Solis : Weng Santos : Bro. Tony Sacapanio : Reynaldo Centeno Jr. : Sonia Permejo

Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP Adviser/Chaplain

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