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Philippines unveils new ‘fun, interactive’ travel website
The Philippine government, through
the Department of Tourism (DOT), wonderful country can offer through the user experience is personalized according to Meanwhile, the “Events & Festivals” tab
launched on (October 8) its newest aid of the internet,” DOT Assistant Secretary a tourist’s travel behaviors, with three main allows visitors to check out the hundreds of
tourism website featuring an interactive Howard Lance Uyking said during the launch. tabs, namely, “See & Do”, “Where to Go”, and fiestas held in the country throughout the
design that allows users to explore all “Everything is now is online and in pursuit of “Events & Festival”. year. The page shows the dates, location and
Philippine tourist destinations with just a the sustainable tourism industry, this website Under the “See & Do” tab, users have routes, and essential information about the
click. will help us bridge tourists, the business the following options to choose from: Dive, occasion.
The website (https://philippines. sector and local stakeholders in a more Nature, Sun and Beach, Adventure, Food As he vowed to “continuously improve
travel), unveiled at the HUB: Make Lab in interactive and tourist-friendly manner,” he and Hospitality, and Events and Culture-- six and enhance the site’s design”, Uyking said
Escolta, Manila is essentially a one-stop-shop added. tourism products the Philippines is known the DOT will eventually add the option to
where visitors can learn about all Philippine Among the website’s fun features is the for. change the website’s language starting from
regions, plan and book their travel with DOT- Philippines’ virtual map that gives the user In the “Where to Go” tab, tourists who the Philippines’ top tourist markets.
accredited tourism establishments. a sneak peek on what to see in a particular are still planning their trip, on the other The present version of the website
“We are bringing to both foreign and region or province. hand, can get a DOT-recommended itinerary hosts an actual travel booking system,
local travelers our 7,641 islands at the tip To further capture the spirit of the template based on the Philippine destination which redirects users to the DOT’s
of their fingers and it starts with a mission national tourism slogan, the website also uses they are eyeing to visit. Under this tab, official partner Guide to the Philippines
to integrate our beautiful destinations, the DOT’s custom-made font for “It’s More Fun in tourists can get routes going to the sites and (guidetothephilippines.ph) where tourists
fun activities, and all the products that our the Philippines” campaign called “Barabara”. choices of DOT-accredited accommodation can choose from more than 500 best value
Visiting the website, you see that the for their stay. travel products. —PNA

PH wins two major awards at 2019 World Travel Awards in Vietnam

The Philippines has secured two major great as this simply could not be possible were also nominated for the award. said.
awards at the 2019 World Travel without the combined hard work from the The Philippines was also recognized as The DOT identified dive tourism as
Awards for Asia and Oceania held in government, industry partners, and tourism Asia’s Leading Dive Destination for the first one of the key areas in the National Tourism
Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam on October 12, stakeholders in realizing a more upward time, following a number of nominations Development Plan 2016-2022 that can
2019. tourism industry for the country,” Tourism for both Asia’s Leading Dive Destination and positively affect industry growth in terms
The Department of Tourism (DOT) of Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said. the World’s Leading Dive Destination award of increased visitor count, extended length
the Philippines was hailed as Asia’s Leading In its most recent report, the DOT categories since 2006. of stay, and higher tourism revenue, among
Tourism Board, after a significant increase indicated a 14.08 percent year-on-year “It is also joyous news that the others.
in the country’s visitor arrivals has been increase in the country’s international country’s diving scene is getting the Since 1993, the World Travel Awards
recorded in the past year. inbound traffic, counting a total of 5,554,950 attention it deserves. This award only adds recognizes brands from the travel, tourism,
“We are greatly honored and thankful visitors between January and August 2019. to our motivation to promote a world-class and hospitality industries in an annual series
for this recent recognition for the Philippines With this, the DOT has beaten its 11 Philippine dive tourism that is anchored on of gala ceremonies held per continent.
at the World Travel Awards. A triumph as counterparts from other countries which sustainability and inclusivity,” Romulo-Puyat
—Manila Bulletin

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Madalas mangalay ang kamay at paa? Baka neuropathy na iyan!

Madalas bang namamanhid, diabetes mellitus or type 2 diabetes can also ito ay medications, especially anti-tuberculosis hot or cold when, in fact, the temperature of
nangangalay, o nag-iinit ang iyong cause neuropathy. “We have to highlight this or chemotherapy for cancer patients, pati na rin your surroundings is not.
mga kamay at paa? because this is a very, very common cause lack of Vitamin B, E, and niacin. Sabi ni Dr. Almeida, ang tawag daw dito
Madalas ka bang makaramdam ng of neuropathy,” says Dr. Almedia. “Among Ayon sa mayoclinic.com, maaari ay “changes in temperature sensation.”
unusual tingling sensation, na parang diabetics, the premise of neuropathy can go ring magdulot ng neuropathy ang mga Aniya, “Iyong isa mainit, (pero) iyong (isang
tinutusok ng maraming karayom? as high as thirty to sixty percent.” autoimmune diseases gaya ng lupus, viral or tao) naman normal.” Tingling sensation
Bago mo isiping simpleng pamimintig o So kung ikaw ay may diabetes, you are bacterial infections gaya ng shingles or HIV, in your hands and feet is also a sign that
pangangalay lamang ito, magpa-check up ka. more likely to develop neuropathy dahil tumors, inherited disorders, bone marrow you have neuropathy. “Feeling of ants
Baka kasi meron kang peripheral neuropathy, sa madalas na uncontrolled o mataas na disorders, at iba pang diseases gaya ng kidney crawling,” Dr. Almedia explains. “So parang
a disease that arises when your nerves are blood sugar. Another cause of neuropathy is disease, liver disease, connective tissue may mga gumagapang pero wala naman.
damaged by toxins, physical trauma, diabetes, physical trauma or pressure on the nerves. disorders, at hypothyroidism. So nakakapraning.” Nakakaranas ka rin
genetics, and Vitamin B deficiency. According to Dr. Almeida, you can Dr. Almedia also states that neuropathy ng numbness o minsan, pakiramdam mo
Ilan sa mga kumplikasyon ng karamdamang acquire these from repetitive moments while can also be idiopathic, meaning, puwede nakasuot ka ng gloves kahit hindi naman.
ito ay burns, skin trauma, at infections. playing sports or doing your simple every- mong makuha ang disorder na ito nang hindi It would then give you a hard time
And to help you determine if you have day tasks. Aniya, “Physical trauma is about mo nalalaman kung saan ito nanggaling. accomplishing tasks, such as pouring milk into
neuropathy, Dr. Digna Almeida, Medical repetitive movements. For example, you Aniya, “What do you mean by idiopathic? an empty glass. Pangangawit o pangangalay,
Affairs Expert and Leader at Procter & are a tennis player or you work with your We don’t know. It’s unknown. “So sometimes skin inflammation, cardiovascular problems,
Gamble Philippines (P&G) breaks down the laptop or your computers or even sometimes you have nerve damage, but you cannot confusion, and depression are also signs of
nitty-gritty of this disease. Narito ang mga when you wash the dishes.” Physical injuries identify what is causing the nerve damage.” neuropathy. “And then hypersensitivity,” Dr.
dapat mong malaman. from vehicular accidents or sports and even Almedia adds. “This is (in) the more advanced
prolonged irregular poses during your daily What are the signs of neuropathy? stage of neuropathy. “So for some, when you
What Causes Neuropathy? commute can cause physical trauma that can Kumpara sa ibang sakit, hindi madaling touch someone, it’s just normal. Pero ikaw,
One of the most common causes of lead to neuropathy. ma-detect if you have neuropathy because kapag na-touch ka, super sensitive. “Even the
neuropathy is exposure to toxins. Ang iba pang puwedeng sanhi ng sakit na for some, the symptoms can be considered sensation of blanket, di ba dapat hindi tayo
Kasama rito ang mga products that we normal. But according to Dr. Almeida, it nasasaktan? “Pero sila, advanced stages, iba-
take in by mouth, gaya ng alcoholic beverages shouldn’t be left untreated. blanket mo lang, sakit na sakit na sila.”
and cigarettes. Dr. Almedia explains, “One So paano mo malalaman kung
(cause) is exposure to toxins. What are the complications
“Now with our lifestyle, we commonly mayroon kang neuropathy or nerve of neuropathy?
indulge in alcohol, smoking, and other disorder?
chemical exposure. So these are toxins that Delikado ang magkaroon ng neuropathy
can damage our nerves.” Industrial chemicals Sabi ng doktora, “We can feel burning kasi puwede kang basta-basta matumba na
and heavy metals like lead and mercury are sensations in the feet. Iyong para bang mainit lang.
also included on the list. Besides toxins, iyong paa lang natin.
“So it’s just the feet. It’s not all over the NEUROPATHY
body.” Another symptom is feeling unusually Continued on Page 6

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Manila Water, Maynilad Asawa muling naging mapusok
barred from passing
on penalties to Labis ang nito ang kaniyang hita
consumers: regulator kalungkutan na na tila nais ipahiwatig
naramdaman ni na magkasarilinan sila
Manila Water and Maynilad are
prohibited from passing on to Josie Miranda ng Chungli at nagkataon na wala
consumers any financial penalties
imposed by courts as stipulated in their nang maging malamig ang ang kanilang mga anak.
concession agreements, a regulator said. The
Supreme Court earlier imposed a P921.5 pakikitungo ng kaniyang Panay ang sambit nito
million fine for each distributor for violation
of the Clean Water Act over their alleged asawa. Naikuwento na napakabango niya
failure to put up sewage lines and treatment
facilities. “The agency reassures the public niya ito sa kaniyang at pagkatapos ng mga
that financial penalties imposed by the
SC may not be passed on to consumers. It kaibigan at nalungkot sumunod na sandali ay
is clearly provided for in the concession
agreement,” Metropolitan Waterworks and ito sa pangyayari kaya naging masaya na silang
Sewerage System (MWSS) chief regulator
Patrick Ty told reporters. The SC’s decision pinayuhan siya na maging naglambingan.Malakiang
last August also held the MWSS “jointly and
severely liable” for the violation. Pangilinan- matatag at maunawain, Josie Miranda kaniyang pasasalamat
led Maynilad, denied reports the it would
raise water rates by 780-percent following sinabi nito na subukan NT$560 lamang. sa Dream Love 1000 at
the penalty. WSS Chief Regulator Patrick
Ty assures the public that fines on water niyang gumamit ng Kinabukasan ay ginamit sa kaniyang kaibigan
concessionaires imposed by the Supreme
Court may not be passed on to consumers: katangi-tanging seksuwal niya ang nabiling sapagkat mula noon
It is clearly provided for in the concession
agreement. Some “prudent and efficient na pabangong gawa pabango at nagkataon na hanggang ngayon ang
expenses” incurred to complete water
sewerage projects, however, may be passed sa England ito ay ang dumating ang kaniyang kaniyang kalungkutan
to consumers but only after the rate rebasing
in 2022. This means tariff adjustments, if any, upgraded Dream Love asawa. Habang naguusap ay naging ubod tamis na
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Matapos ang polio, dengue: paglobo ng kaso ng diphtheria tinututukan

Matapos ang pagdami ng kaso ng diphtheria at isa sa tatlong dinadapuan ng at polio, na nanumbalik sa bansa matapos ang mga puti-puting namumuo sa lalamunan ng
dengue at ang pagbabalik ng diphtheria ay namamatay. halos 2 dekada. pasyente.
sakit na polio, nakaalerto ngayon Kabilang sa mga sintomas ng diphtheria Pero kapag dumami pa ang
ang Department of Health sa pagkalat ng ang lagnat, hirap sa paghinga, ubo, at sipon Ano nga ba ang diphtheria pseudomembrane, maaaring magdulot ito ng
diphtheria sa ilang parte ng bansa. na parang barado ang ilong. Karaniwang at ano ang mga sintomas nito? pamamaga o “bullneck” at dapat nang isugod
Kasunod ito ng pagkakaroon ng natatamaan ng nabanggit na sakit ang mga bata. Ayon kay Dr. Ferdinand de Guzman, sa ospital ang pasyente.
hinihinalang diphtheria sa ilang rehiyon, “Very rare po kasi ang diphtheria sa isang infectious disease specialist, bacterial Mahihirapan na kasing huminga
gayundin ang pagpanaw ng isang 10 anyos na Pilipinas. Every year we get about 140 to 150 infection ang diphtheria na nakaaapekto sa ang pasyente at kailangan nang butasan
bata sa Maynila dahil umano sa nasabing sakit. cases a year. Mataas po ang mortality rate nya ilong at lalamunan ng pasyente. ang lalamunan at lagyan ito ng tubo
Sa tala ng DOH - Cordillera Administrative kasi medyo mabilis po ang progreso ng sakit Nakukuha ito ng isang pasyente (tracheostomy) na makakaalalay sa paghinga
Region, tumaas ng 2,800 porsiyento ang na ito,” ani Domingo. kapag nalanghap niya ang hanging may nito. Maaaring ikamatay ng pasyente kapag
hinihinalang kaso ng diphtheria sa rehiyon Mainam na magsuot ng face mask para Corynebacterium diphtheriae - isang hindi agad naagapan ang diphtheria.
nitong 2019. hindi mahawa sa sakit, ayon kay Domingo. bacterium na nagdudulot ng diphtheria. Mas malakas ang tsansang magkaroon
Mula noong Enero 1 hanggang Maiiwasan din daw ang sakit sa “Usually pumapasok ito sa nasal pharynx ng diphtheria ang mga walang bakuna para
Setyembre 14, 2018, nakapagtala lang ng pagpapabakuna laban dito, maging ang sa paghinga po natin sa ilong. So anybody na sa sakit, lalo na ang mga bata, ayon kay De
isang hinihinalang kaso ng diphtheria ang pagpapalakas ng resistensya at pagkakaroon carrier, at mahina ang resistansiya puwedeng Guzman. Pagpapabakuna ang pangunahing
CAR. Pero sa kaparehong panahon ngayong ng malinis na kapaligiran. magkaroon ng diphtheria,” ani De Guzman sa solusyon para maiwasan ang diphtheria,
2019, mayroon nang 29 na hinihinalang kaso Ang kontrobersiya sa bakunang “Good Vibes” ng DZMM. dagdag ni De Guzman.
ng diphtheria na naitala sa rehiyon. Dengvaxia ang isa sa mga itinuturong dahilan Kapag nagkaroon ng diphtheria, Nanawagan si De Guzman na agad isugod sa
Ayon kay Health spokesperson Eric kung bakit bumaba ang bilang ng mga nilalagnat, sumasakit ang lalamunan, ospital ang pasyente kapag nakitaan na ng
Domingo, mataas ang mortality rate ng nagpapabakuna sa mga sakit gaya ng dengue at humihina ang katawan ng pasyente. sintomas ng diphtheria. —ABS-CBN News
Namumuo rin ang pseudomembrane - o

NEUROPATHY
Continued from Page 4
It can make you weak and lose your sensation.
Because of that, magkakaroon ka ng tendency to fall
or lose balance most of the time. And since you feel
numbness, you will more likely be prone to burns, skin
injuries or traumas, and infections, too.

How do you treat neuropathy?
Sabi ni Dr. Almeida, you should address neuropathy
as early as possible “because otherwise, if there is
50 percent damage, then that already would not be
treatable.”
She stresses, ‘So ibig sabihin, we need to have early
diagnosis in order to be treated.”

How should you treat neuropathy?
Unang-una, Dr. Almeida recommends living
a healthy lifestyle that includes avoiding smoking
cigarettes and drinking too much alcohol. “We maintain
a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise. We have to have
a balanced diet. “As I said earlier, (avoid) iyong alchohol,
smoking. Eat nutritious food. Have sufficient time to rest.
“This applies to everyone kasi ako, kapag nakakatulog
ng less than six hours, hindi ako nagiging productive. I’m
not functioning well.
“So have six to eight hours of sleep a day.”
Aside from maintaining a well-nourished lifestyle, it
is important to have your daily intake of neurotopic
vitamins B1, B6, and B12
She details, “So why do we call it neurotopic? Because
they have an affinity and influence in the nervous tissue,
they can protect the nerves and nourish the nerves.
“B1 we call it thiamine. It strengthens the nerves
because it provides energy to the nerve cells. It plays a
role in the nerve impulse by keeping the nerve protein
healthy. “And then you have B6. B6 plays a role in the
catabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.
“Very important function of this, it helps form fats and
proteins that help in neurotransmitter (the body’s
chemical messengers).
“For B12 or cobalamin, it protects the nerve cells
and restores damaged nerves.”
Dr. Almedia recommends that you take these B1,
B6, and B12 altogether, as “the combination of all these
makes it more effective.” r. Almedia also suggests eating
meat, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, brown
rice, and whole-grain cereals are they are rich in vitamin
B1 and B6.
To those who are diabetics, “...it’s important to
control your blood sugar kasi from there, it will trickle.
“And if your blood sugar is not controlled, then you have
your complications. There’s a lot of complications and
one of them is neuropathy.”
Mayoclinic.com also suggests physical therapy to treat
this sickness: “If you have muscle weakness, physical
therapy can help improve your movements.
“You may also need hand or foot braces, a cane, a walker,
or a wheelchair.” —PEP.ph

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Parami ng parami ang gumagamit ng

imported lotion na pampaputi at pampaseksi

Angel Cabias (Before) Matagal nang gusto peklat dahil sa tagihawat at maiitim Angel Cabias (After)
ni Angel Cabias ng na bahagi ng balat na matatagpuan
Chungli na magkaroon sa iisang tube lamang.
ng glamorosang hitsura katulad Naengganyo siyang bumili
ng isang artista. Ang flawless na nitong lotion dahil gamit ng
balat ng mga artista ay pangarap pinsan, kaibigan, at ng mga
ng karamihan na mga babae na celebrities tulad ni RR Enriquez.
magkaroon. Pagkauwi ay ginamit ang lotion
Natupad ang pangarap ni Angel ayon sa instruction sheet, nakita
nang malaman niya ang kahanga- ang naging pagbabago sa kanyang
hangang produkto. Sinabi ng katawan sa loob ng dalawang
kaibigan na bumili ng upgraded linggo. Nabawasan ang timbang
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essence lotion, gawa sa England ng kanyang baywang, braso,
mula sa EEC Elite Mart sa halagang balakang at hita. Nagkaroon din
NT$590 lamang. ng magandang hugis ang katawan.
Sinabi nito na ang lotion ay Ngayon ay tuwang-tuwa kapag
napatunayang epektibo para sa nakikita ang sarili sa salamin
pampapayat, pampaputi, may dahil nakamtan niya ang hitsurang
Vitamin A, D & E protein moisturizer, artista na matagal na niyang
anti-ageing at pagtanggal ng mga pinapangarap.

Soon in Boracay: Ban on nudity, skimpy wear

Nudity and wearing “extremely skimpy” questions as there was no existing ordinance areas after tourists were filmed making love on
swimsuits in public areas may soon be prohibiting nudity or the wearing of skimpy
prohibited on Boracay Island. attire on the beach or other public areas on the the beach. But the proposed measure was not
The municipal council of Malay in Aklan 1,032-hectare island.
province, where the world famous Boracay Instead, the police issued a citation ticket approved. According to Natividad Bernardino,
beaches are located, is mulling over an against the Taiwanese woman for violating a
amendment to municipal ordinances to include provision of a 2013 ordinance that prohibits general manager of the Boracay Interagency
a ban on public nudity. photographers from “taking lewd and/or
“We will be discussing possible measures excessively erotic pictures.” Rehabilitation Management Group, which
but among those is to amend existing ordinances According to some residents, the ordinance
or pass a new one,” Councilor Maylyn Aguirre- covers only photographers, and not tourists. supervises the rehabilitation of the island, they
Graf told the Inquirer. The planned measure In the case of the Taiwanese tourist, she could
was prompted by the controversial wearing of have been fined for alarm and scandal under support the passing of an ordinance on nudity
an extremely skimpy swimsuit by a Taiwanese the Revised Penal Code. opless bathing mostly
tourist on Boracay beach. The tourist wore a by foreign tourists was tolerated in Boracay and extremely skimpy attire.
“microkini,” which barely covered her private until the early 1990s when there were still few
parts. She drew various reactions when her tourists and residents on the island. “We want Boracay to be a family-oriented
photographs went viral on social media. But the surge in visitor arrivals and
The tourist, who was with her boyfriend, was population growth on the island also meant less tourist destination. This is also why we stopped
asked to report to the Boracay police. They left the secluded and private areas.
island after she paid a P2,500 fine. About a decade ago, local officials also beach parties,” she said.
But the imposition of the fine also raised proposed an ordinance prohibiting sex in public
But an expatriate, who has been living

on the island for decades, said passing such

ordinance was “ridiculous,” adding that the

town council should focus on many other

“outdated ordinances on urgent concerns.”

“This was an isolated incident. They want

to be holier than the Pope. It’s best we declare A recent event in Boracay island where
Boracay a monastery so they can ban tight a Taiwanese tourist was arrested

shorts and skimpy bikinis,” said the expatriate, and fined for wearing a particularly
who asked not to be identified to avoid revealing bikini at the beach that
antagonizing local officials. sparked controversy.

Boracay reclaims Top Asian Island in Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards
Boracay Island in the Philippines has tropical idyll as you’ll find in Southeast Spanish and Roman Catholic influences Heritage Site worth the trip alone.”
reclaimed its No. 1 spot on the Top Asia, with gentle coastlines and made- where the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño Puerto Princesa, one of the world’s
Islands in Asia list of the Condé Nast Traveler for-Instagram sunsets.” CNT recommends houses a small statue of Christ that was longest underground rivers, offers five miles

(CNT) 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. White Beach as “Boracay’s main draw, with brought by Spain’s Ferdinand Magellan in through a subterranean cave system with

The 2019 CNT Awards released in powdery white sand and shallow azure 1521. The quincentennial celebration of the guided boat tours taking visitors down a

October named the world-famous four- water ideal for swimming and snorkeling.” historic first circumnavigation of the world portion of the waterway, “where karsts—

square island of Boracay its top pick in Asia in CNT notes how Boracay was reopened will focus on Cebu in 2021. natural rock formations created by dissolving

a dominant showing of the Philippine islands in October 2018 after being closed for a CNT notes that “Cebu draws nearly 2 limestone—loom in every direction.”

on the list, with Cebu and Visayas Islands at 6-month rehabilitation to curb the impact of million travelers annually for its pristine CNT also lists the many offerings of the

No. 2 spot, and Palawan in 4th rank. overcrowding and unregulated development. beaches and diving off the island’s northern archipelagic province, among them, El Nido

The Philippines’ top island destinations Prior to its closing, Boracay was voted CNT’s coast” and recommends the Kawasan Falls. and its blue lagoon, in the Bacuit Archipelago.

were named among the Top 30 best islands World’s Best Island in 2016 and 2017, and Cebu was also named among Travel and El Nido beaches were also named in the

in the world listed by region, representing remained on the Top Asian Islands list in 2018. Leisure’s 2019 World’s Best Islands. 2019 Trip Advisor Asia’s Best list. Penang

the top 15 percent choices of a record Boracay’s continuing efforts at Palawan, the perennial World Best in Malaysia and Bali in Indonesia complete

600,000 registered voters in the 32nd annual addressing overtourism was hailed by in a Island choice for CNT readers took the 4th the Top 5 Best Islands in Asia listed by CNT

Readers’ Choice Awards survey. recent feature by viral vlogger Nas Daily. spot in this year’s survey. CNT recommends readers as places they loved most this year.

Boracay is described by CNT writer Valerie Cebu and Visayas Islands was voted Palawan’s “otherworldly Puerto Princesa —msn.com

Marino as an island that is “as close to a No. 2 Best Asian Island for travelers for its Subterranean River, a UNESCO World

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Negative Filipino traits that
affect our everyday finances

Are you trapped in debt? There’s a reason why the Philippines catering. In contrast, western culture
is considered a third-world country. dictates that a simple backyard picnic with
Here’s how to pay off According to a statistics report from family and friends is more than enough.
what you owe faster the Asian Development Bank, 21.6% of
Filipinos live below the national poverty Crab Mentality
The festive holiday season is just pay subsequent debts ‘snowballs’ with each line. While there are legitimate reasons If there’s a hall of fame for negative
around the corner and everywhere loan paid off. why we remain a poor country (corruption, Filipino traits, crab mentality will be the
you look, there are more reasons to This method requires you to keep the politics, natural disasters, etc.), we also have first inductee. Often referenced in culture
spend rather than save. other repayments on debts to the minimum to look into our Filipino traits and values. textbooks, it is our tendency to knock
Christmas sales, year-end bargains and required until the current debt you are Because whether we admit it or not, we everyone above us. Have you ever felt
global online flash sales like the recent 11.11 focused on clearing is paid off, including have cultivated negative Filipino traits jealous of your neighbor’s good fortune
Sunday’s annual Singles Day sale are giving using any savings from your monthly that severely affect the way we handle our that you stopped talking to them? That’s
Filipinos every reason to splurge but before expenses to pay towards this account. This money. For every good thing foreigners say crab mentality in action and it’s not a great
you do, make sure you have a plan in place to cycle continues “snowballing” until you’ve about us, we also have these Filipino traits feeling to foster. Focusing on other people’s
manage your existing debts. paid off all your debts. that make our lives worse without us even achievements makes you lose sight of your
There is no reason you should miss out knowing it. It’s time to acknowledge and get own goals. Try focusing instead on your own
on the year-end festivities if you have full 2. The ‘snowflake’ method: The approach rid of them once and for all. thing. Have you set your goals for the future?
control over your overall financial picture. is based on the debtor making small debt Are you living the best life? Appreciate what
The first step is to have a plan to repayments more frequently to eventually 8 Negative Filipino traits you have and improve on the things that you
manage your debt that can save you money make a bigger impression on reducing your that will keep us poor feel need some fixing. Investing in yourself
in the long run. overall debts but you still need to make sure will give you a better chance of getting what
your monthly payments cover the minimum Filipino Time: others already have.
Have a strategy amount due on each debt. It’s ironic that the first item on the list
to pay off your debts This approach requires you to have is Filipino Time, our natural tendency to Hiya Factor
the discipline to ensure that any extra be late. We are so obnoxious about other Another one of those Filipino traits we
Does thinking about how much you owe income you receive will be put towards people’s time that we invented a nickname have is our cultural shyness. As a conservative
feel overwhelming? paying your debts. These small “snowflake” for being late and made it a national identity. country, we were told to act accordingly to
You may have read our firsthand accounts payments are aimed at instilling the idea Have you ever organized an outing with avoid bringing shame to the family. This then
of how ordinary Filipinos managed to get that small consistent steps can produce big your friends and set up a meeting time, only resulted in a generation that don’t know to
themselves out of financial hardship and gains in reaching your debt-free goal. For for them to show up an hour after? It’s really demand what they want because they are
emerge debt-free but the first step is to take most salaried employees or those working annoying. afraid of being judged. Filipinos are too shy to
action by finding a strategy that works for you. multiple jobs, it might be more manageable It’s all fun and games until you apply ask questions that they end up not learning
From tackling debts with the highest on your finance to make frequent smaller it on a professional level. Try practicing anything. Our hiya factor is also a reason why
interest rates first and identifying which payments instead of one large monthly Filipino Time on a job interview and most Filipinos stay dormant when it comes
outstanding credit card bill you should pay deduction. you’ll get yourself a one-way ticket to the to growing their money. Instead of exploring
more than the minimum amount to putting unemployment line. This type of behavior different investment opportunities, they stick
aside your 13th-month pay or income tax 3. The ‘avalanche’ method: Another indicates laziness, and you’ll definitely get to usual methods like setting up a sari-sari
refunds towards paying down your debt, not popular strategy entails paying off the nowhere if you don’t change it this instant. store, hiding their cash at home, etc. Don’t
every strategy out there suits you. highest interest rate debt first, working Successful people didn’t wait for success to let your shyness get the best of you. Speak
Removing easy access to spending your way through until the lowest interest come to them, you know. up, educate yourself, and achieve the life you
your available cash such as deleting your rate debt on your list. The difference here want.
credit card information online, or freeing up is prioritizing your debts according to their
some cash by selling unwanted items and interest rate. By repaying as much money as Mañana Habit Bahala na si Batman Mentality
even making small changes to your monthly feasible for the debt with the highest interest And what’s the source of Filipino Time, you Move over, Superman. For Filipinos,
spending habits are among the steps anyone rate, one will minimise the total amount of ask? It’s one of our enduring negative Filipino Batman is the strongest superhero ever. Why?
can start practising now to save more money interest payable for the loans in its entirety. traits: the mañana habit. It’s a shortened Because we tend to entrust literally anything
towards debt repayment. It certainly makes sound financial sense to version of “mamaya na,” a phrase we usually to the caped crusader, apparently. Ever caught
Eliminating discretionary spending can reduce the total amount paid towards servicing say when we have things to do. Basically, yourself saying “Bahala na si Batman!” every
put the brakes somewhat on burning a hole debt and certainly serves as a good foundation Filipinos are expert procrastinators that time you’re making a crucial decision? That’s
in your finances but you will need a clear for better personal financial health. they once again made a national identity out you being dismissive of your future. That’s a
strategy to make real inroads in clearing As we highlighted previously, the best of it. It’s so obviously wrong yet so hard to negative Filipino trait that needs correcting.
your debt faster. method to pay off your debt really depends correct. The country’s weather isn’t helping Successful individuals never relied on
on you. Do you have the willpower to commit either. When it’s too hot outside, we tend others—let alone fictional characters—to
Comparing repayment to paying off the debt with the highest to stay at home and chill. When it’s raining get where they are. They always plan for
strategies interest first or will clearing smaller debts outside, we tend to stay at home and chill everything and they take their time in making
motivate you more? as well. Add to the fact that smartphones financial decisions. Stop leaving everything to
Here are some common strategies that distract us on a regular basis and we got fate and take control of your own life. Leave
can be effective in controlling your debts. Have you considered ourselves a generation of slackers. Not really your bahala na attitude behind and start
consolidating your debts? a good Filipino trait to have if you want to taking responsibility for your actions. You’ll
1. The ‘snowball’ method: The often succeed in life. thank yourself for doing so.
quoted “snowball” method asks you to pay We have also published the steps you
down the account with the smallest balance can take to reduce debt immediately with Fiesta Culture Colonial Mentality
first. Once that’s done, move on to your next preventive measures like curbing your Despite being a poor country, other Anything that is foreign is better—that’s
smallest balance. lifestyle spending on your credit card, nations consider the Philippines one of colonial mentality in a nutshell. After
Like a tiny snowball rolling down a putting the brakes on incurring new debt, the happiest countries in the world. Why? centuries of being conquered by other
mountain, it gains momentum and grows looking for additional income streams and Because we have way too many feasts nations, we developed this belief that
in size so when you pay off smaller debts sticking to a monthly budget. and celebrations. Provinces have their imported goods are superior than our own.
quickly, the amount of money you have to monthly fiestas dedicated to their patron This is one of those negative Filipino traits
TRAPPED saints, while cities spend way too much on that we need to archive because it hinders
Continued on Page 11 extravagant parties. It’s good to celebrate, us from exploring our own products and
as long as you can afford it. Our propensity saving a lot of money. Colonial mentality
for celebration tends to make us overspend, in the Philippines still persists today and it
even on occasions that don’t really warrant affects our financial decisions.
a big feast. Birthdays, for instance, becomes
a contained fiesta when we overblow our NEGATIVE
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Ashort 150-meter stroll at the bare Fengbin Skywalk
edge of Hualien’s coastline, has The most thrilling
become the most recent addition to skywalk in Taiwan
eastern Taiwan’s long list of panoramic spots.
The skywalk is split into two parts. The glancing out to an otherwise infinite expanse Dutchmen hid in the cave, fleeing the winds (Right next to the southern entrance to
first half of the walk is an ancient trail of azalea blue, pacific water. At a certain and tides of an incoming typhoon. When Xinfeng Tunnel (新豐隧道) on the highway.)
strengthened and widened by cement. Yet, point on the trail, there’s a sizable cave they happened to be spotted by the locals,
the second half is even more impressive they were believed to be pirates. Phone: (03) 879-1350 (Fengbin Township
featuring a 30-meter long tempered glass- where the mountain meets the sea, called How to get there? Office) Open hours: from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.
bottomed section. Below, the crashing waves “Pirate Cave” (海盜洞). Address: 977, Hualien County, Fengbin Ticket: NT$40 per person; NT$150 per tour
50-meters underneath the footpath are a Township, Hualien-Taitung Coastal Highway.
reminder of just how powerful this pristine It is said that long ago when the Dutch bus; NT$50 per car; NT$20 per motorcycle.
ocean actually is.
The walk was built following the and Portuguese roamed the seas, a group of —China Post
mountain cliff and was the only path for
Taiwan indigenous tribes Amis, Kavalan and
Sakizaya to reach outside. Because the cliff
is so steep, legend has it that the location’s
another name “Qinbuzhizi” (親不知子斷
崖), literally “cliff of the unaware child,”
originates from an unfortunate story of two
local farmers who lost their son after he fell
into the sea below.
Ever since the Provincial Highway 11
in eastern Taiwan, also known as Hualien-
Taitung Coastal Highway, was built, along
with Xinji Tunnel which deep within the
mountain to connect Xinshe and Jiqi tribes,
the used important yet scary “Qinbuzhizi”
path began to wane and was closed on 1971.
Not until July 2017, the Fengbin Skywalk
had finally been renovated and opened to
the public, and the unbelievable scenes
through Taiwan’s first and only skywalk is a
resounding must.
Once reaching the path after a short
five-minute walk from the parking lot, the
180˚ view may feel overwhelming to some,

Hobbit Farmville is Pangasinan’s next big thing

The Lord of the Rings has trinkets. A wishing well near the
come to town – to San entrance greets visitors.
Fabian, Pangasinan, to be Marcel is now building a 12-
room structure, each room with
exact. It’s quite a distance from unique Hobbit house designs, where
travelers can stay.
New Zealand, to be sure, but Nature is brought indoors
through whimsical wall and ceiling
Hobbit Farmville in Barangay paintings.
Visitors can enjoy pick-and-
Lipit Tomeeng is close enough pay for bahay kubo vegetables like
eggplants, and tomatoes, among
to Hobbiton for its many others. “It’s another reason to be
health-conscious,” he said.
visitors. They wanted to help increase
farmers’ income and thought of
Opened just last month, putting up stalls to sell their produce.
“But we thought who’s going to
Hobbit Farmville caught the
come here just to buy
attention of the public after vegetables? So we have to
have something extra for
pictures of it were posted on people to come here other
than buying vegetables,”
Facebook, and immediately Marcel said.
They toyed with other ideas
went viral, drawing visitors like building angels’ houses,
“but being a fan of The Lord
from as far as the United States of the Rings led me to build
this Hobbit Farmville.”
and local tourists from outside Their long-term vision is to
have a village with different
Pangasinan. structures and a hotel, too.
“We foresee this for people
Hobbit Farmville is the to spend the night and enjoy the whole rural
experience. Primarily we want to promote
brainchild and dream come agri-tourism and everything that comes with
it,” Marcel said.
true for Marcel Jon Mendoza, Entrance fee is P100 for adults, P80 for senior
37, and his wife Genelyn, 35, TheHobbitHoleinHobbitFarmvilleissurrounded citizens, P60 for kids and free for infants
who own and run a successful by beautiful plants and flowers on all sides, below three years. Hobbit Farmville is open
chain of hair salons. The couple and are perfect for hobbits and tourists alike from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. —Philstar

has long searched for a serene visitors to the place. “This is not

place where they can relieve the pressures of just a Hobbit house. It’s basically a

work and enjoy a refuge with their children – showcase of agri-tourism,” he said.

a three-year-old and a three-month-old – on The 80-square-foot Hobbit

weekends amidst Mother Nature. house is surrounded by the lush

Visitors enjoy the lush forest ambience in greenery of palay and monggo
plants, and colorful flowering
the hobbit house.

“I just wanted to have something that plants. There are no dwarfs inside

is not stressful, a stress-reliever. You could – only polite and friendly servers were overwhelmed,” Marcel said.
The design was conceptualized by
imagine my work, from morning until night, and workers ready to assist Marcel and Genelyn with the help of his
brother. Some of the items inside resemble
I’m hands-on with no time to relax,” Marcel visitors. those in the movie like the axes, lamps,
figurines, framed photos, candles, electric
said. A wishing well welcomes visitors to bulbs, wooden goblets, tables, chairs,
dressers, shelves, glass windows and other
Hobbit Farmville sits on a nine-hectare Hobbit Farmville.

property that Marcel bought from his The Mendoza couple started work

maternal grandmother. The barangay road on the farm last year and decided to post

leading to the farm is paved, with tricycle pictures of their dream project on Facebook.

drivers who courteously greet and guide “We didn’t expect the positive comments. We

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Star City will be closed for a year after huge fire

The Star City management announced Smoke emerges from the Star City compound Company (MBC) building was also damaged.
that the iconic amusement park hours after a huge fire destroyed parts of the The MBC houses radio stations Love Radio,
popular theme park. DZRH, Yes the Best! and Easy Rock.
would be closed for a year after it was Pili added that although Star City was
hit by fire dealt P1 billion in damage to the ABS-CBN News spacious and accessible to firefighters, the
amusement park. The blaze that ignited at burned buildings were mostly made of wood,
believes no foul play was involved in the fire. midnight. spreading the fire quickly.
12:22 a.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 2) lasted for Pili also said that the fire burned about Star City was the country’s only air-
According to Jonathan Andal’s report on GMA 60% of the Star City’s compound. conditioned amusement park, housing
14 hours before it was put out. Atty. Rudolph News’ Unang Balita, the fire started from The over 30 attractions including Snow World,
Meanwhile, the Manila Broadcasting the country’s largest permanent ice
Steve Juralbal, vice president for legal Snow World’s building a few minutes after entertainment center.
It will be a sad Christmas for both
affairs of the Elizalde Group of Companies, employees who will lose their jobs and for the
Filipino families who made the amusement
said, “We’re targeting reopening about park part of their holiday traditions.
Star City is one of the top destinations in
October next year. It’s necessary because the the Philippines during the Christmas season,
especially for children.
importation of rides takes time and the set-up “We will try to make do with what we
have and try to improve. It might even be a
of the park also.” blessing. We might even have a better Star
City before Christmas,” De Leon finished.
Pasay City Fire Marshal Superintendent
Paul Pili said the fire alarm was raised to Task
Force Bravo around 2:25 a.m., meaning that
they already requested more fire trucks from
other stations.
Fortunately, the fire did not reach the
main entrance lobby of the amusement park.

Investigators are pointing to electrical

overload and possible arson as the main

culprits, although the park’s management

Shortage of Christmas hams Too many holidays? Solon wants
only 18 non-working holidays a year
feared due to swine fever
The Philippines loses a month of
The continuous spread of African holiday treat in the Visayas and Mindanao productivity yearly due to excessive Cristo - July 28
swine fever (ASF) in the country may shoot up between 5 and 11 percent.
could dampen this year’s Christmas Presently, a kilogram of the so-called Ninoy Aquino Day - Monday nearest
festivities as local government restrictions as “fiesta ham” is sold for P525 in supermarkets,
well as pork production cutbacks may lead to while “jamon de bola” and glazed hams can be holidays, a lawmaker said. August 21
shortage of Christmas hams, especially in the bought for P315 and P205 a kilo, respectively.
provinces. Pampi vice president and CDO Foodsphere House Ways and Means Committee National Heroes Day - last Monday
After the Department of Agriculture president Jerome Ong noted that given
(DA) confirmed new cases of ASF in Quezon the seasonality of Christmas hams and Chair Joey Salceda has filed House Bill of August
City and received possible reports of more the limited facilities for making it, most
incidents of the disease in Bulacan and companies started manufacturing between 5032 which seeks to cut down the number Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary -
Pampanga, 69 percent of the country’s June and July.
provinces — the majority of which are in the Cutting back Christmas ham production of non-working holidays to 18 from the December 8
Visayas and Mindanao — have banned the at this period may already be too late, but Ong
shipment of pork and pork products from said companies were already looking to slash current 21 to 25. Christmas Eve - December 24
ASF-infested areas. the production of other processed pork items
Over the weekend, processed pork by 35 percent. “With 21 to 25 public holidays per Last day of the year
products bound for the Visayas and The ASF outbreak had also led to the
Mindanao were shipped back to Luzon amid discontinued hiring of some 10,000 seasonal year, the Philippines is one of the top Under the measure, a total of 9
ASF jitters, escalating worries that there workers nationwide.
won’t be enough Christmas hams and other In a statement, Pampi said Visayas and countries in the region and among regular nonworking holidays will remain,
pork-based products in these regions. Mindanao generally represents about 35 to
“While Cebu and Cagayan de Oro have 40 percent of total sales of processed meat the most prolific in the world with the while there will be 2 local nonworking
their own ham production capabilities, their products in the country.
total production will not be able to supply the It continues to appeal to local most holidays. Public holidays in the holidays allowed, and 7 special days that
needs of the regions unless the ban on Luzon- government units to be reasonable with the
produced pork-based processed meats is banning orders, adding that for the coming Association of South East Asian Nations would be nonworking to be agreed upon
rationalized,” the Philippine Association of season, the industry may be setback by at
Meat Processors Inc. (Pampi) said. least P18 billion. —Inquirer (ASEAN) average 15 holidays only per by employees and employers.
As such, a temporary oversupply is
expected to hit Luzon while prices of the year,” he said in his explanatory note. “In this way, we are embracing our

Under his proposal, only the following country’s diversity and public holidays

regular holidays will remain: can be more meaningful for the individual

New Year’s Day Good Friday based on his or her choice,” Salceda said.

Eid’l Fitr Labor Day The bill also enjoins each local

Independence Day All Saints’ Day government unit to have only 1 local holiday

Bonifacio Day Christmas Day by law or ordinance to commemorate

Rizal Day its founding, heroes, or festivals. This

The following will become special days: essentially means 2 local holidays, 1 for

Chinese New Year province and 1 for the town or city.

EDSA Revolution - Monday nearest “This bill aims to provide the

February 25 employers a stable and more predictable

Maundy Thursday environment for their business operations.

Eid’l Adha The reduced nonworking days, which is

Araw ng Kagitingan - Monday nearest on the ASEAN average, will also give the

April 9 country more competitiveness,” Salceda

Founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni said. —ABS-CBN News

PLDT, Globe landline numbers change to 8-digit from 7
In case you missed it, every person The NTC assigned each Public direct dialing procedure but still
with a landline number in Metro Telecommunications Entity (PTE) implementing the new eight-digit phone

Manila now has to dial an ~*extra*~ operating within the local exchange number: Dial 0 + Area Code (2) +

digit whenever they make a call. area “02” their own identifier. (8)123-4567.

This change was implemented on For PLDT, it’s “8.” In an LDR with someone who lives

October 6, 2019. For Globe, it’s “7.” outside of the Philippines? Bae now

On October 27, 2017, the National For Bayan, it’s “3.” has to dial: 00 + Country Code (63) +

Telecommunications Commission Let’s use PLDT as an example. Area Code (2) + (8)123-4567.

(NTC) issued Memorandum Order No. This means, if your PLDT landline But don’t worry, some things didn’t

10-10-2017. This required two of the number is 123-4567, your *new* digits change. Emergency numbers like the

country’s leading telecommunications are: (8)123-4567. Citizen’s Complaint Hotline (8888),

entities—PLDT and Globe—to “address What if a relative from the province Emergency Hotline (911), MMDA (136),

the insufficient number of assignable wants to call, how do they reach you? are all still the same!

exchange codes.” They’ll have to do the usual national

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Redesigned P5, new P20 coins unveiled in December
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
said the redesigned P5 and new P20 the P1 coins. Another major difference is the Because of this, the P20 bills are easily P20 banknote will be gradually removed from
coins will be released in circulation face of revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio rendered unfit for circulation and returned to circulation through natural attrition.
early next year after the ceremonial unveiling in the P5 coins. The BSP said changes in the the BSP for replacement. “The lifespan of a coin when re-circulated
in December. soon to be released redesigned P5 coins is more than 10 to 15 years compared to
The BSP said the enhanced P5 New were based on studies on the design, security “As such, the issuance of a coin in lieu of banknotes, which is less than one year,” BSP
Generation Currency coin will be more features and specifications of the new coin. a banknote is more cost efficient in terms of Assistant Governor Dahlia Luna said.
distinct from other denominations in the NGC It said official photographs and currency production in the long run,” the BSP Apart from the P20 bill, the new
Coin Series. Lawmakers pushed for the recall specifications of the new coins will be generation currency series released in 2010
of the new P5 coin design as consumers were presented by BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said. Nevertheless, the central bank added that include the P50, P100, P200, P500 and
confused because of its similarity with the P1 during the launch. P1,000 banknotes, while the new generation
coin. A study conducted by the University the latest addition to the NGC Coin Series would currency coin series released in 2018 include
However, the BSP clarified that the P5 of the Philippines revealed that the P20 the one-sentimo, five-sentimo, 25-sentimo,
coins are thicker and heavier compared to banknote is the most-used denomination for retain major elements of the P20 banknote. one-peso, five-peso and 10-peso coins.
payments across the country.
The design and features of the new coin —Philstar

shall make it easily distinguishable from the

other denominations in the NGC Coin Series.
It clarified the new P20 coin would co-
exist with the P20 bill as legal tender. The

About to miss your flight? Cebu Pacific offers flexible rebooking

Cebu Pacific on (October 16) launched received this feedback from our customers... 1,099 or 60 percent cheaper from the regular largest carrier said. Tickets purchased
CEB Flexi, the country’s first flight add- so we said how can we give passengers more with the flexi add on will be automatically
on that allows passengers to rebook control over their booking so that when they rebooking fee of P1,500 to P2,800.
are booking for 12 months in advance they eligible for up to 2 rebookings for the same
until 2 hours before departure for a fee. can have a little more comfort with making “Now when you book up to 12 months
that booking,” Iyog said. route. Passengers still need to pay the price
CEB Flexi aims to address “pain When availed during booking as an add- ahead and you’re not sure if your leave will be difference for the rebooked flights, Iyog said.
points” of passengers who miss their flights on, passengers will be able to rebook their approved, if you wont be able to take a flight Cebu Pacific engaged some 5,000 flyers
due to emergencies, failed visa and leave flights up to 2 times and until 2 hours before or you’re not sure pa if everybody will be
applications, traffic or bad weather, Cebu departure for a minimal fee, the country’s to come up with and test consumer-led
Pacific vice president for Marketing and largest carrier said. available that time, you can opt to get a CEB
Customer Experience Candice Iyog said. Starting Oct. 22, CEB Flexi will be features such as the CEB Flexi, she said.
available as an add-on when booking flights Flexi service so that you have that option to
Passengers, especially those with advanced online or through the mobile app for P499 to Filipinos seeking bargains take
rebook it later on,” she added.
bookings availed during Piso fare events, can Cebu Pacific vice president for Marketing advantage of seat sale events. The airline
and Customer Experience Candice Iyog during
take advantage of the feature, she said. a press briefing in Makati City. The feature reached over 20 million Filipinos in one day
applies to local and international flights for
“Every time we have a super seat sale, we both promo and regular fares, the country’s during its March 3 sale event earlier this year,

Iyog said in July. —ABS-CBN News

‘When it’s too good to be true...’ NBI warns vs online scams

Authorities on (October 16) warned the The victim, alias Ryan, said the investment He then invested P71,000 more, with a the risk,” he said.
public anew against online investment scam, which he found through a buy-and-
scams after a man from Iloilo lost sell Facebook group, promised to double his total of more than P100,000 of investment. (They have to be aware because they are
more than P100,000 of his savings. money within 15 days. Lorenzo urged the victim to file a
“Nakakalusot pa rin dahil ‘yung promise of Ryan said he initially invested P20,000, complaint before the NBI’s regional office in providing personal information. They should
reward—double money—is masyadong malaki, with a return of P9,000. Iloilo, which will then be forwarded to their
minsan di nakikita ng victims yung telltale signs “Ikalawa po mga P12,000. Sabi nila main office in Manila. The NBI cybercrime be aware that it could be used for fraud or
na scam na yan eh,” Victor Lorenzo, chief of merong [balik] pero naka-hold. Kung mag- chief also warned the public against online
National Bureau of Investigation Cybercrime add ka raw ng puhunan mas malaki ‘yung identity theft. Consumers are sometimes still
Division, told radio DZMM. return,” he said. lending applications amid reports of
(It passes because when the promise of (The second time I invested around willing to take the risk.)
reward—double money—is too big, victims P12,000. They said there was a return of harassment over late payments. “Kapag hinarass sila, may recourse to file
don’t see the telltale signs that it’s a scam.) investment but it was on hold. If I added more a formal complaint with us.”
“When it is too good to be true, it’s not true.” capital, the return would be bigger.) “Kailangan maging aware din sila kasi
(If they are harassed, they have a
may personal information ka na pino-provide. recourse to file a formal complaint with us.)
The Securities and Exchange Commission
Kailangan aware sila na it could be used for ordered 12 more online lending firms to halt
operations for lack of license to operate.
fraud or identity theft. Paminsan-minsan,
—ABS-CBN News
willing pa rin mga consumers natin to take

National ID to ease banking requirements for Filipinos: BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
sees the distribution of national way that PhilSys is designed is that even those opening a bank account under existing KYC part of the digital financial inclusion agenda
IDs to increase financial inclusivity rules. for the BSP, where it provides an opportunity
among Filipinos by reducing the number of without initial documentary requirements, “That would be very helpful for most of to include people in the financial system who
our en banc because as you know, farmers are unable to open a formal account due to
documents needed to open bank accounts. the law provides some provisions in which don’t usually have a passport or driver’s the lack of an acceptable ID.
license, so now in this, PhilID is all you need The MOA between the BSP and the PSA
In a press conference after the signing they can register,” Tayag said. to open an account,” Diokno noted. involves the printing of 116 million blank
Under Republic Act 11055, also known ID cards for the central bank, with the PSA
of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) “So even the most vulnerable, those as the Philippine Identification System Act, tasked to collect the personal information
who have not been partially identified, can the presentation of a PhilID is sufficient proof that will be included in the IDs.
between the BSP and the Philippine Statistics be identified through the PhilSys. And that of identity for transacting business with The national ID will contain the name,
is the connection for them to be now KYC’d private entities. Upon authentication, the ID sex, date and place of birth, blood type, and
Authority (PSA) on October 7, BSP Managing can be used to open bank accounts and other address of an individual, along with biometric
(Know Your Customer) and have an account. financial transactions, among other services data that includes a front-facing photograph,
Director Pia Roman-Tayag highlighted the that require proof of identity. a full set of fingerprints, and an iris scan.
merit of the Philippine Identification System And as we know with an account, they can The national ID also forms an important
(PhilSys) in connecting registered Filipinos to already access a range of financial services,” —PNA
financial institutions. she added.
“One of the biggest barriers in opening an
BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno likewise
account is proof of identity and not having the affirmed the identification purpose of
the national ID, where it replaces the two
necessary documentary requirements. The
government-issued ID requirements for

TRAPPED consolidation can simplify and improve your loan or to combine different types of existing personal loan.
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have outstanding small loans taken out for

big-ticket personal family expenses or a high-

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Young Filipino Gymnast Carlos Yulo is the Philippines’ first World Champion

For the first time ever, the Philippine the country under international spotlight.
national anthem was played in the
world gymnastics stage after Filipi- The 4-foot-11 dynamo also hopes that his
no teen gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo made
a historic mark of winning the Philippines’ victory would lead Filipinos to endlessly
first ever world championship gold in gym-
nastics. support and encourage the sport.
The 19-year-old trailblazer bagged
a gold medal in the men’s floor exercise The Philippines has been continuous-
of the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastic
Championships late Saturday, 12 October, ly marking its name to the world of sports
in Stuttgart, Germany just a few days af-
ter claiming his ticket to the 2020 Tokyo as many Filipino athletes have been bring-
Olympics. Carlos was the second Filipino
to secure a berth in the said Olympics after ing glory and pride to the country through
pole-vaulter EJ Obiena.
The young gymnast topped the com- showing their Filipino spirit in different
petition with a score of 15.300, besting
Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat (15.200) and Chi- fields, with Caloy as the new addition to
na’s Ruoteng Xiao (14.933).
The shy kid turned celebrated teen the list.
gymnast’s name has been making rounds
not only in the national newsstands but The Olympic-bound young gymnast
also beyond the Philippine shores because
“Caloy”, as he is fondly called, is also the will stand alongside with weightlifter Hi-
first Southeast Asian male gymnast to cap-
ture a gold in the world championships. dilyn Diaz who ended the 20-year-drought
Over three years ago, young Caloy
reluctantly left Manila to go to Tokyo and after boxer Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco’s
continue his intensive training under
2019 World Artistic Gymanstics Championships: Men's Floor Final: Silver medalist Israel's win in 1996, boxers Roel Velasco, Leopaldo
Artem Dolgopyat, gold medalist Philippines' Carlos Edriel Yulo and bronze medalist Chi-
na's Xiao Ruoteng pose for a photo during the medals ceremony. — REUTERS Serantes, Anthony Villanueva among other

Olympic medalists if he emerges victorious

the tutelage of Japanese coach Munehiro Coach Kugimuya, who is known to produce in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Kugimiya, who he met when Gymnastic world champion gymnasts, was really diffi- Caloy is selected to be one of the flag
Association of Japan sent him to coach the cult but he soldiered on. His determination
Philippine team in a gesture of sporting paved way to his impressive run that last bearers in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
goodwill. The coach saw Caloy’s potential September, he hit another career milestone
and believed his new ward — who grew up when he shared the top of the podium with that will be hosted by the Philippines from
in Pasay City and used to enjoy watching his idol, the seven-time Olympic medalist
national gymnasts at the Rizal Memorial Kohei Uchimura, in the All Japan Senior 1 to 9 December at the Rizal Memorial
Sports Complex — needed better training Championships.
conditions. Undoubtedly, all of his hard work paid Sports Complex in Manila.
Caloy admitted that the training with off as seen on his golden feat that placed
Philippine Tatler congratulates Carlos

Yulo as well as his chief backers, the PSC

and the MVP Sports Foundation, for the

momentous win and wishes nothing but

best of luck for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo

Olympics! —Philippine Tatler

PH’s Nesthy Petecio bags gold in women’s world boxing tilthe Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio over- Prior to her golden feat, Petecio clob-

came hometown bet Liudmila Vo- bered Karris Artingstall of England, 4-1, in

Trontsova, 3-2, to capture the 2019 the semifinal. Her earlier victories came at
AIBA Women’s World Boxing Champion- the expense of Sena Irie of Japan, 4-1; Qiao

ship featherweight gold medal in Ulan- Jieru of China, 3-2; second seed Stanimira

Ude, Russia on (October 13). Petrova of Bulgaria, 3-2; and Jucielen Romeu

The 27-year-old Davao Del Sur native of Japan. Petecio has never won a gold in her

came through with a flurry of punches in career, having settled for bridesmaid finishes

the third round to best Vorontsova and sur- in previous international events.

passing her silver medal finish at the 2014 She won silver in the 2011 Jakarta (in

edition held in Jeju City, South Korea. bantamweight), 2013 Myanmar and 2015

The score was a split decision with Singapore Southeast Asian Games, and in

three judges, Australia (30-27), Korea (30- the bantam of the 2015 Wulanchabu Asian

27) and Ireland (29-28) giving the nod to Amateur Boxing Championships. Nesthy Petecio became the second Filipino athlete to win a world championship in two
She also bagged a bronze in the ban- consecutive days as she bagged a gold medal in the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Cham-
Petecio, and Japan (30-27) and Argentina tam class of the 2012 Ulan Baatas Asian pionship in Ulan-Ude, Russia on Sunday.
Amateur Boxing Championships.
(29-28) having it for the Russian. Association of Boxing Alliances in the din of the highly partisan crowd. Petecio’s coaches Boy Velasco and Reynal-
Philippines president Ricky Vargas lauded do Galido for their mentorship, as well as
Petecio’s victory came less than 24 Petecio’s feat and composure despite the “Not only because she fought brilliant- to the ABAP coaching staff headed by Pat
ly but also because she sacrificed so much Gaspi and foreign consultant Don Abnett.
hours after gymnast Carlos Yulo clinched for this,” he said. Vargas also gave credit to
the floor exercise gold medal at the 49th
FIG World Artistic Gymnastics.

Filipino factory worker to receive
second literary award
Filipino factory worker Melinda Baba- was working abroad in Taiwan, Babaran voice, Babaran said. Babaran, who lives in
ran will collect her second award said. But when she started composing the Taoyuan, works in a semiconductor factory
at the Taiwan Literature Award for article, she changed the story to the wife and has been in Taiwan for 12 years.
Migrants following her win at last year’s committing the affair while overseas, while Prior to this year’s award, Babaran
the husband was at home looking after won the Jury Award at the 5th Taiwan Lit-
awards. Babaran will be presented with their family and children, Babaran said. erature Award for Migrants in 2018 for an
Babaran said she got the inspiration article titled “Latay sa Laman,” in which she
the Choice Award at the 6th Taiwan Liter- from her father, who did not betray the expresses her love for her father.
marriage and instead concentrated on tak- The award ceremony for the 6th Tai-
ature Award for Migrants award ceremony ing care of the children while her mother wan Literature Award for Migrants will be
was working overseas. held Sunday at the Alishan National Forest
for a poem titled “Kapirasong Papel,” which The part in “Kapirasong Papel” that Recreation Area in Chiayi County.
touched her the most was that when the The awards saw a total of 680 submis-
is written from a man’s perspective about husband discovers his wife’s affair, he is sions this year and had a total of eight prize
on the verge of losing control, but eventu- winners in nine categories.
facing his wife who has been having an af- ally calms down when he hears his child’s
—Focus Taiwan
Melinda M. Babaran, an Overseas Filipino fair while working abroad.

Worker who has lived in Taiwan for 12 years, The inspiration for “Kapirasong Pa-

won an award at the Taiwan Literature for the pel” came about one day when she was in

second time. This year, he won the 6th Immi- her dormitory and heard a woman scream

gration Arts Prize for his poem " Kapirasong at her husband on the telephone because

Papel (One Piece of Paper). he was having an affair while the woman

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NOVEMBER 2019 NEWS

OFW groups hit PhilHealth rate hike

Advocates of migrant workers first official overseas contract workers in this is enforced, obviously the agencies By 2025, the premium rate will increase to 5 percent
deplored new government rules the 1970s when he was labor minister. “The
that would exact up to P50,000 salaries of our domestic workers abroad will shoulder that payment… which is and the income ceiling will be raised to P100,000. At
from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been stagnant for more than a decade,”
even before they leave the country. Former said Ople, who heads the Blas F. Ople Policy objectionable to the [recruitment] industry,” that rate, the annual premium will be between P6,000
Labor Undersecretary Susan Ople said the Center.
implementing rules of the government’s he said. Health Secretary Francisco Duque and P50,000, depending on one’s income. The new rules
health care program requires that all ‘Undue’ imposition III and other health officials signed the new also now require that OFWs submit an “acceptable proof
land-based OFWs pay their premiums to “Asking them to pay that much
the state-run Philippine Health Insurance considering that they will be away from the rules on (October 10), only weeks after of actual income” and if they fail to do so, they will be
Corp. (PhilHealth) before they are issued country for at least two years would cause
overseas employment certificates (OECs). undue burden given their vulnerable status anomalies at the PhilHealth were uncovered. charged with the rate based on the income ceiling. Current
But Ople said that OECs were conceived and work conditions,” Ople said. Another
“to identify and protect OFWs who followed OFW advocate, foreign employment The anomalies remain unresolved. PhilHealth rules state that premiums can be “paid in
government-prescribed rules on overseas specialist Emmanuel Geslani, asked how
employment.” “It was never meant to be aspiring OFWs could even pay for increased Under the new rules, the premium advance for two years to five years, or depending on the
used by other agencies as a collection tool,” PhilHealth premiums when they have yet to
said Ople, daughter of deceased former Sen. earn anything. rate for OFWs was also changed from an duration of the employment contract with the overseas
Blas F. Ople who dispatched the country’s annual fixed rate of P2,400 salary-based rate employer.”
Where will they get money?
“Where will they get the money? If to a salary-based rate. This means that by Easier to be undocumented

next year, OFWs would be subjected to the “This makes leaving as tourist workers more enticing to

3-percent premium rate, similarly imposed avoid all these predeparture expenses,” Ople said. Based

on professionals and workers in the formal on Philippine Overseas Employment Association data, the
sector. At an income floor of P10,000 and deployment of new hires has slowed down from 582,816 in

ceiling of P60,000, an OFW should pay 2016 to 420,639 last year. The number of rehired workers

between P3,600 to P21,600 annually. has also slumped from over a million in 2016 to just a little

Reaching the stars in 5 years over 600,000 last year. Ople noted though that despite the

decline, remittances have remained steady.

“What does this mean? Two things: there are

more workers leaving through the backdoor and we

are no longer as competitive compared to other labor-

sending countries since it is getting more expensive to

hire Filipinos,” she said. While both Ople and Geslani

recognize the importance of social protection, they

stressed that the rates shouldn’t be “astronomical” that it

becomes a burden to workers.

DOH tip: ‘True generics’
cheaper than ‘branded

generics’

Here’s a tip from the Department of Health: Filipi-
nos are starting to favor cheaper generic medi-
cines over branded ones, but can save more by
buying “true generics” over “branded generics.”
“Innovators” who develop first-of-its-kind drugs

get 20 years to sell these exclusively and cover costs

$333 for their research and development, noted Dr. Anna

Melissa Guerrero, program manager of DOH’s phar-

maceutical division.

After the 20-year period, other pharmaceutical
firms can make copies of the drugs, known as “generics.”

“Branded generics”, which have cornered 52 percent

of the drug market share, are usually produced by big

pharmaceutical firms and have advertisements, making

them pricier than “true generics” that have no brand

name and only comprise 6 percent of the market, she

said. “May choice kayo, either bumili kayo ng pinakamu-

rang generic, branded generic or iyong pinakamahal

na branded,” Guerrero told radio DZMM. (You have a

choice: buy the cheapest generic, the branded generic or

the most expensive branded medicines.)

“’Pag pumunta kayo ng drug store, sasabihin niyo

po doon sa pharmasiya, ‘Gusto ko lang po, maaari po

ba iyong pinakamurang generic?’” she added.

(When you go to the drug store, tell them, “Can I

please have the cheapest generic?”)

Addressing a common notion that branded drugs

are more effective than generics, Guerrero also said,

“Lahat po iyan ay FDA-approved.” (Those were all ap-

proved by the Food and Drug Administration.)

The cost of drugs, she mentioned, typically in-

creases due to advertisement and retail charges by

pharmacies or private hospitals. The DOH earlier said

it was considering asking President Rodrigo Duterte

to sign an executive order that will set a price ceiling

for 120 drugs. —ABS-CBN News

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Ang iyong patutunguhan

Sa isang puntod sa sementeryo sa araw talino at mayroon naman kulang sa talino. umuwi duon sa Davao na aming probinsiya kayaman at ipinalit na niya ito sa Diyos. Ang
ng mga patay, natagpuan ng isang lal- May kinikilala at may mga itinatakwil. May sa Pilipinas. Pumayag ang mabait na boss at kayamanan niya ang naging dios niya at
aking dumadaan ang nakasulat. “Kai- ipinanganak sa maunlad na bayan at may nagbihis din kaagad at pumunta sa pamili- pag-asa imbes na nagpasakop sa kalooban
bigan huminto ka! “Kung ano ka ngayon, ipinanganak sa hikaos na bayan. Ang maya- hang bayan. Duon nakita niya ang maitim at ng Diyos. Iyon ang kasalanan niya kung kaya
ako’y dating gaya mo din. Kung ano naman man ay kumakain araw-araw ng masasarap, masamang pigura nabanggit nang katiwala. duon siya sa impiyerno napatungo. Ano man
ako ngayon, ikaw ay magkakagayon din. nagdadamit ng magagara at nabibili ang Kinalabit ito at itinanong. “Ikaw ba si Kama- ang estado o kalagayan mo sa lupa, huhuku-
Kaya maghanda kang mamatay at sumunod gusto. Samantalang ang mahirap, bahagya tayan?” “Oo, ako nga” tugon ni Kamatayan. man ka ng Diyos sa iyong pagkilala o hindi
sa akin.” May nagsulat sa baba ng puntod na makatikim ng masustansiyang pagkanin. “Bakit mo tinakot ang mahal kong katu- pagkilala sa Diyos. Sa kuwento ni Jesus, ini-
ng ganito. “Para sumunod sa iyo’y hindi ako Ang maging mayaman ay hindi naman si- long?” tanong ng amo. “ Ipagpaumahin po hayag ang pinatunguhan ng mahirap. Gani-
kontento, hanga’t malaman ko kung saan ka nasabing masama o kasumpa sumpa ng ninyo, hindi ko nais takutin ang iyong kat- to ang sabi ni Abraham, “Subalit ngayon ay
papuntang tutuo.” Panginoon Diyos. Puede yumaman ang tao ulong. Nagulat lamang ako sapagkat nakita inaaliw siya rito.” Ang mga naapi o ang mga
Sadyang tutuo na ang tao ay mamama- at mapagpala ng kayaman. Maraming pinag- ko siya dito. Nakatakdang sunduin ko siya nagdalamhati sa buhay sa lupa na kumikila-
tay! Ito ay sa ayaw at sa gusto niya bagaman pala at mayaman sa storya ng Biblia gaya ni tatlong araw mula ngayon sa kanilang prob- la at tumatawag sa Diyos ay pinangakuan ng
nais niyang iwaksi sa isipan ang bagay na Abraham, Haring David, at iba pa. Subalit insiya sa Davao duon sa Pilipinas.” Oo, tutu- Diyos. Ganito ang pahayag ng Biblia sa Ma-
ito. Ang kamatayan ay sadyang nakatakda kapag yumaman, ang tagubilin ay huwag ong lahat tayo ay mamamatay. Malimit ang teo 5:3-4, “Pinagpala ang mga taong walang
at walang makakaiwas sa bagay na ito saan mong italaga ang iyong puso sa kayaman- mga mayaman kapag namatay ay nakahim- inaasahan kundi ang Diyos, sapagkat kabil-
man naruruon. Tao lamang sa mga nilalang an kundi sa nagpala at nagbigay sa iyo ng lay sa magarang kabaong, napapaligiran ng ang sila sa kaharian ng langit. Pinagpala ang
ng Diyos ang may kamalayan na siya ay kayamanan na walang iba kundi ang Diyos. mga mahalimuyak na bulaklak at maliwa- mga nagdadalamhati, sapagkat aaliwin sila
mamamatay. Hindi nga lamang niya alam Hindi ka nagkaroon ng yaman kung hindi ka nag na ilawan.  Binibisita ng maraming tao ng Diyos.” Oo, aaliwin ng Diyos ang mga ta-
kung kailan. Walang Tsonggo, aso, pusa, binigyan ng talino, abilidad at opportunidad at mga nagbibigay ng parangal. Sinasabi ng ong ang tanging pag-asa ay ang Diyos dito
baboy o kalabaw na naghahanda sa kanilang upang makamtan mo ito. Ang turo ng Pangi- mga tao, “siya ay mabuti at matuwid na tao.” sa lupa duon sa kabilang buhay. Mga taong
pagkamatay o naglibing man nang kanil- noon ay tulungan ng mga mayaman ang mga Subalit pakatandaan. Sinabi ng Biblia,” Ayon nanalig ng lubos sa Diyos lamang kay Jesus
ang kauri. Sinabi ni Adrian Rogers, isang hikaos sa buhay, hindi alipustahin o lalong sa nasusulat, walang matuwid, wala kahit (Juan 3:16). Puede ang isang mayamang
mangangaral, na kung hindi ka handang idiin pa sa kahirapan. Marami ang intere- isa.” Sa mata ng tao, may matuwid na tao. tao sa lupa ay tumungo sa tahanan ng Diy-
mamatay, hindi ka handang mabuhay.  Ang sado sa lifestyle ng mga mayaman. Laging Sa mata ng Diyos, walang matuwid sapagkat os kung ang pag-asa niya ay nasa Diyos din
nakakatatawa pa raw ay ang mga tao ay mas nakatala sa mga babasahin at facebook ang ang lahat ay nagkasala (Roma 3:23). Bil- at hindi sa kaniyang kayaman. Sila ay tiyak
interesado malaman ang kanilang pinag- kanyang pigura. Sinusundan ng marami ang angin mo ang nagawa mong kasalanan mula na kasamang aaliwin ng Diyos sa langit.
mulan (Origin of Species) kaysa sa kanyang kanyang ginagawa, isinusuot, kinakain, uri ng ikaw ay ipanganak. Mga kasalanan mo sa Puedeng mangyari na ang ibang mahirap
patutunguhan (Destiny of the Species). Ang ng sasakyan at iba pang bagay. Sa storya ni isip, sa salita at gawa. Iyan ang patutuo na ay tumungo din sa impiyerno kung ayaw
kaluluwa ay mananatiling buhay matapos il- Jesus, ang mahirap naman ay namumulot ng tama ang Diyos. Walang matuwid ano man manalig nito kay Jesus habang buhay pa sa
ibing ang bangkay ng tao sa lupa. Kailangan mumo na nahuhulog sa hapag ng mayaman. ang iyong kalalagayan sa buhay, natapos o lupa. Hiwalay ang kalalagyan at patutungu-
alamin kung saan patutungo ang kaluluwa May mga mayaman, ayaw man lamang lim- titulo. Presidente ka man, pari, madre, pas- han ng dalawang uri ng taong ito. Ganito ang
mo. Limang minuto matapos kang mamatay, usan o bigyan ng makakain ang mga kapos tor, janitor, guro o ano man. Sinabi ng Biblia, sabi ni Abraham sa mayamang nagpakasasa
magdidilim ang lahat. Ang mga mahal mo sa palad gaya sa storya. Para sa kanila, walang ang kabayaran ng kasalanan ay kamatayan sa lupa, “Bukod dito, may malaking bangin
buhay ay mag-iiyakan at hindi mo na marir- ambisyon at batugan ang mga mahihirap (Roma 6:23). Kaya nga namamatay ang la- sa pagitan natin, kaya’t ang mga naririto
inig. Hindi ka na maabot pa nang bulungan kaya sila mahirap. Hindi daw dapat bigyan hat ng tao. Kaya mayaman o mahirap, kini- ay hindi makakapunta diyan at ang mga
at usapan sa tabi mo. Pero, saan, saan patu- ng ano man para magbanat ng buto. Sa isip kilala o hindi, mamatay at huhukuman ng naririyan ay hindi makakapunta rito.” Oo,
tungo ang iyong spirito at kaluluwa limang nila, dapat lamang sa mahirap ang kalal- Diyos (Hebreo 9:27). Sa kuwento ni Jesus, may bangin na naghihiwalay sa mga kalu-
minuto matapos kang mamatay? Wala nang agayan nila. Maaaring tutuo sa ilan ito sub- ang mahirap ay namatay. Sa panahon nuon, luwa sa impiyerno at mga kaluluwang nasa
panahon magsisi pa. Wala nang paraan para alit mag-ingat sa akala sapagkat maraming kapag namatay ang isang mahirap, ibang kaharian ng Diyos. Hindi makakatawid ang
makabalik pa limang minuto matapos kang dahilan kung bakit nasadlak sa gayon ang beses, itinatapon na lamang sa tambakan nasa impiyerno sa langit at ang nasa lan-
mamatay. Mahaba ang walang hanggan. ibang tao. Kailangan rin matanto nang mga ng mga basura. Hindi na inililibing. Malim- git naman ay hindi makakatawid tungo sa
Tunay na mahaba ito. Kaya kawawa ang mayaman na sa biyaya lamang din ng Diyos it, kinakain nang mga aso, ibon at uod ang impiyerno ayon sa pahayag ni Jesus.
kaluluwa kung nagkamali ito limang minuto kaya sila umunlad sa buhay. Puedeng bawi- bangkay ng namatay duon sa basurahan. Kaibigan, sa lupa hindi pareho o hindi
matapos mamatay. Ipinahayag ni Jesu Cris- in ng Diyos ang kanilang kayamanan. Tutuo Iyan ang malamang na sinapit ng bangkay balansado ang kalalagayan ng tao. Subalit
to, Bugtong na Anak ng Diyos ang katoto- na hindi rin gusto ng Diyos na malagay sa ng mahirap na namatay sa kuwento ni Jesus. matapos mamatay ang tao, itutuwid ng Diy-
hanan tungkol patutungunhan ng kaluluwa kahirapan ang tao. Binigyan ng Diyos ang os ang lahat. Ibabalanse ng Diyos ang lahat.
sa pamamagitan ng paghahambing sa dala- bawat isa nang kakayanan, talino, abilidad SA PATUTUNGUHAN (Tal.23-26). Sa kabil- Sa tutuo lang, inumpishan na ni Jesus na ma-
wang taong namatay mula sa Biblia (Luke at opportunidad upang mapa-unlad ang ang buhay, inalis ni Jesus ang takip upang balanse sa lupa ang patutunguhang landas
16:19-31). Inihambing ang kanilang Buhay, sariling kalagayan kung magsisikap. Gaya masulyapan natin ang nangyari matapos ng bawat isang tao bago mamatay. Dahil nga
Kamatayan at Patutunguhan (Destiny). halimbawa ni Manny Pacquiao na mula sa mamatay ang mayaman at mahirap. Nam- patungo ang lahat sa impiyerno gawa nga
Ganito ang mga paghahambing. pagiging mahirap ay naging Bilyonaryo. ulat ang kaluluwa ng mayaman sa impiyer- na walang taong matuwid sa lupa, kinusa ng
Ginamit niya ang kinaloob ng Diyos sa kanya no. Ganito ang pagkapahayag, “Sa gitna ng Diyos na ihandog ang Bugtong na Anak na si
SA URI NG BUHAY(Tal. 19-21). Ipinaha- at nanatiling umaasa sa Diyos sa kabila ng kanyang pagdurusa sa daigdig ng mga patay, Jesus. Ito ay upang Siya ang magbayad nang
yag ni Jesus, “May isang mayamang laging kanyang kayamanan ngayon. So, sa kuwento natanaw ng mayaman si Lazaro sa piling kasalanan nang sanlibutan sa pamamagi-
nakasuot ng mamahaling damit at saga- ni Jesus, inihambing ang kalagayan ng dala- ni Abraham. Kaya’t sumigaw siya, ‘Amang tan ng pagkamatay niya sa krus. Ang sinu-
nang-sagana sa pagkain araw-araw. May isa wang tao sa daigdig.  Abraham, maawa po kayo sa akin. Utusan mang magsisisi at ilalagay ang pag-asa kay
namang pulubing nagngangalang Lazaro po ninyo si Lazaro na isawsaw sa tubig ang Jesus Cristo ng buong puso habang buhay
na tadtad ng sugat sa katawan at nakahiga SA URI NG KAMATAYAN (Tal. 22): Isina- dulo ng kanyang daliri at basain ang aking pa sa lupa ay makatitiyak na susunduin at
sa may pintuan ng mayaman sa hangad na laysay ni Jesus na, “Namatay ang pulubi dila, dahil ako’y naghihirap sa apoy na ito.” idadala sa kaharian ng Diyos kapag nama-
matapunan man lamang ng mga mumong at siya’y dinala ng mga anghel sa piling ni Pansinin na may malay ang kaluluwa sa tay (Juan 14:1-3). Ang mananatiling magti-
nahuhulog mula sa hapag ng mayaman. At Abraham. Namatay rin ang mayaman at kabilang buhay, sa daigdig ng mga patay. tiwala sa sariling lakas, talino, katanyagan,
doo’y nilalapitan siya ng mga aso at dini- inilibing.” Sa tutuo lang, sinabi ng Biblia, Nakararamdam (nagdurusa sa apoy). Naka- kayamanan o sa ibang nilalang at hindi kay
dilaan ang kanyang mga sugat.”  Sa daigdig “Itinakda sa mga tao na minsan lamang kakita sapagkat natanaw ng mayaman ang Jesus ay makatitiyak na sa impiyerno patu-
ng mga buhay, hindi pareho ang kalalagayan mamatay at pagkatapos ay ang paghuhu- mahirap sa piling ni Abraham. Nakapan- tungo (Juan 3:16). Kaya kaibigan, saan mo
ng mga tao. Sa kabuhayan, may mayaman kom”(Hebreo 9:27). Hindi matatakasan ang gungusap sapagkat nagsalita kay Abraham. isinasalig ang iyong kaluluwa habang bu-
at may mahirap. Sa pangangatawan ay may kamatayan nang mahirap man o mayaman. Tinugon ni Abraham ang paki-usap ng hay ka pa sa lupa ngayon? Binibigyan ka pa
ipinanganak na maganda at may ipinan- Na-ikuwento ni Peter Marshall ang tung- mayaman, “Anak, alalahanin mong nagpaka- nang pagkakataon upang ituwid ang iyong
ganak na hindi. Sa talino, may sobra ang kol sa isang Pabula. May isang katiwala sasa ka sa buhay noong ikaw ay nasa lupa, relasyon sa Diyos ngayon. Gawin mong tu-
nang Mangangalakal sa IRAQ na humingi at si Lazaro naman ay nagtiis ng kahirapan.” tuo ang magsisi sa pagiging makasalanan at
ng tulong sa kanyang amo. Takot na takot Maliwanag na may koneksyon ang uri ng manalig ka kay Jesus na iyong Tagapagligtas
na sinabi, “Boss, payagan mo akong umu- ating buhay sa lupa duon sa kabilang buhay. at Panginoon ngayon na. Huwag mo nawang
wi sa amin ngayon. Galing ako kanina sa Maalala ng tao ang lahat ng mga ginawa niya hintayin pang maunahan kang sunduin ni
pamilihan bayan at biglang binunggo ako sa lupa duon sa kabilang buhay. Tandaan na Kamatayan bago ka sumampalataya. Ano,
nang isang maitim at masamang pigura sa hindi napa-impiyerno ang mayaman dahil gagawin mo ba?
likod. Kapag harap ko sa kanya, nakita ko mayaman siya kundi sa inasal at inugali
si kamatayan. Natitigan ko ang mukha ng niya nuong nabubuhay pa siya sa lupa. Nag- Happy All Souls Day!
kamatayan! Gusto kong lumayo muna at pakasasa ang mayaman ng walang habas.
Samakatuwid, naging idol niya ang kanyang Associate Pastor | LaunchPoint Church
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NOVEMBER 2019

Group demands stricter

rules for migrant caregivers

CIASI (Confederation of Ilocano Association, Inc., Samahang Ilokano) held a Beauty Agroup of Taiwanese employers of
pageant contest featuring women of Ilocano lineage over the age of 40. migrant caregivers called on the
government to establish a review
Filipino community in New Taipei mechanism to disqualify workers who are
unfit to perform their jobs.
celebrates women over 40 Chien Li-jen (簡麗貞), a member of the
Taiwan Foreign Workers and Employers
Hundreds of Filipinos gathered in Geraldine G. Domingo, who works in Taipei’s Group, which advocates for employers’ rights, Ministry of Labor Taiwan
New Taipei for a beauty pageant that said her group receives 20 to 30 phone calls
featured women of Ilocano lineage, Neihu District as a caregiver and has been a day from people complaining about foreign employers.
over the age of 40. caregivers they have hired. There is no review mechanism to weed
The Ilocanos are one of the largest supporting her children and parents. According to Chien, many of the out caregivers who are unfit to care for others,
ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines complaints came because the caregivers Chien said, adding that once a migrant caregiver
and trace their origins to the provinces “I feel I am successful because since I have allegedly performed poorly, particularly after files for a transfer to another employer, that
along the northwestern seaboard of Luzon. learning that they have to care for critically ill person must find a new job before their former
At the pageant, dubbed “Search for been working in Taiwan, my daughter has patients in need of full-time attention. employer can hire a replacement.
Fashionista De Senora,” 13 contestants Chien cited one case in New Taipei City Such policies are unfriendly toward
between the ages of 42 and 63 appeared graduated from university in the Philippines in May when a caregiver allegedly left a families who have relatives who need care
on stage at a community center in fashion person who uses a wheelchair in the sun for day and night, Chien said, adding that the
gowns and were judged on elegance, with a degree in engineering,” she said. “My two hours while she played on her cellphone. authorities need to change the rules.
appearance, and presentation. The patient nearly died from cardiac arrest. The group also suggested that the government
The competition in New Taipei’s son is also now a manager at a bank.” The caregiver later filed to transfer to limit a migrant worker’s ability to change
Tucheng District was part of the celebrations another employer, a request that was granted employers to three times in three years —
to mark the 6th anniversary of the Taiwan The celebrations were attended by by the New Taipei City Department of Labor, the standard length of a migrant worker’s
Sorority of the Confederation of Ilocano Filipino community leaders and officials, even though the department had been contract — as opposed to the unlimited
Association, Inc., Samahang Ilokano (CIASI). informed of the incident and the original number of transfers currently allowed.
“The focus of the anniversary including Nelson Palaris, assistant director employer’s concerns that the worker was not The ministry said it would revoke a
celebrations this year is to show the beauty fit for the job, Chien said. migrant worker’s right to work in Taiwan
of older women, who can compete onstage for notarials at the Manila Economic According to the Ministry of Labor, the and ask them to leave the country if local
just like younger ones,” said Marie Grace Culture Office in Taipei. In an address at caregiver said that her employer did not give governments or judicial agencies deem
Pastor, a trustee on the CIASI sonority board. her enough food and forced her to assume a the worker to have seriously violated the
The event, attended by about 600 the ceremony, Palaris said the Ilocanos heavy workload, which is why she applied to country’s laws. The ministry did not respond
Filipinos, also honored older women for are an influential group in the Philippine change employers. The ministry approved directly to the group’s appeals.
their service to the Ilocano community, she her request because the original employer
said. community in Taiwan. did not provide sufficient evidence to support —Taipei Times
Most of the competitors did not have a their accusation.
chance to participate in such activities when “Ilocanos are also Filipinos, they must cradle Chien said the decision only reinforced
they were younger, as they had to work hard her belief that the labor policy protects
to provide for their families, Pastor said. not only Ilocanos but also all Filipinos, migrant workers at the expense of their
The beauty pageant was won by
especially those who are in distress,” said

Palaris, who is also of Ilocano heritage.

“Promote love, promote peace, and promote

unity.” The celebrations also included

dance performances and other cultural

presentations.

Since CIASI was established in 1975,

the membership of the CIASI sorority and

fraternity around the world has grown to

over 1 million, with more than 421 chapters,

according to CIASI International Sorority

President Jacqueline Reyes. Taiwan eyes 500,000

The CIASI Sorority Taiwan, founded

in Oct. 2013, has about 170 members, tourists from PHL: official

according to Pastor. —China Post

FDA rejects rumor that noodles Taiwan is eyeing half a million Filipino liberalization measures which have resulted
visitors at the end of 2019 amid in a rapid increase of visitors.
have harmful additives increasing travel exchanges between The visa-free privilege, Hsu said,
The Food and Drug Administration Manila and Taipei in recent years. is a reflection of Taiwan’s goodwill and
(FDA) rejected an online rumor that The method of removing water to From January 1 to August 31 this year, friendship towards all Filipinos and aims to
instant noodles contained harmful preserve food is also used in many dried more than 330,000 Filipino tourists visited build stronger bilateral relations and closer
vegetable, fruit and meat products, it said. Taiwan, representing an increase of 14% people-to-people connectivity.
over the same period last year, Taipei’s “You probably already know about
preservatives, saying that the products do not A combination of processes, including representative to Manila Peiyung Hsu said. Taiwan’s delicious food, beautiful scenery,
The increase in Filipino visitors plentiful shopping, and friendly people. But
contain any preservatives. sterilization and heating foods to high to Taiwan was mainly due to the visa if you are not able to travel, Taiwan is coming
exemption policy implemented by Taipei to you with Acer and Asus computers, bubble
During typhoon days when most stores temperatures, is used in canning to kill micro- for the Philippines in 2017. “Our target is tea shops, and dumplings from Din Tai Fung.
500,000 by the end of this year, and I urge Taiwan embraces you in the Philippines,
are closed, many Taiwanese tend to eat organisms, it added. all of you to take advantage of our program too,” Hsu said.
giving Filipinos two-week visa-free entry In his remarks, Hsu hailed the
instant noodles or canned foods that are Candied or salted foods are prepared into Taiwan,” said Hsu, Taiwan’s de-facto “outstanding” relations between Manila
envoy to the Philippines, at a diplomatic and Taipei and the remarkable contribution
easy to prepare and have a long shelf life, the using osmosis to replace their water reception Thursday night. of the more than 150,000-strong Filipino
Manila and Taipei have no formal workforce to Taiwan’s rapidly growing
agency said. content with sugar or salt, which slows the diplomatic ties in deference to the One- economy.
China Policy. Taiwan is represented by the “This friendship is a major factor
However, online posts claiming that reproduction of microorganisms, it said. Tawan Economic and Cultural Office, which behind Taiwan’s outstanding growth and
acts as its embassy in the Philippines. development over the past year,” he said as
preservatives in these foods could be harmful As the growth of microorganisms is Taiwan is a self-ruling democratic he cited “important progress” in expanding
to health, or could cause “mummification” have affected by temperature, packaging plants island which separated from mainland China exchanges with the Philippines in trade,
in 1949. investment, agriculture, health, tourism,
caused concern among the public, it said. can extend the shelf life of food products In recent years, the Philippines and environment, disaster prevention, and
Taiwan have launched a number of visa higher education. —GMA News
However, the concerns are unfounded, by heating them to high temperatures or

as the packaging process of the products freezing them, the agency said.

does not require the use of preservatives, the For example, fresh milk

agency said. undergoes high-temperature treatment, or

Instant noodles are prepared by pasteurization, to kill microorganisms, it said.

removing all water from the products by However, consumers must still pay attention
to packaging to ensure all food safety
flash-frying or hot air drying, it added. information is provided and that the product
The lack of water significantly reduces

the chances of microorganisms growing on has not expired, the agency said.

the noodles, the agency said. —Taipei Times

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NTAEIWWSAN NEWSBITS NOVEMBER 2019

Taiwan duty-free shop offers relaxing sightseeing around Taipei Filipinos amused at Tagalog ‘please
keep quiet’ sign in N. Taiwan
Want to enjoy a relaxing trip around
Taipei City? Why not consider Filipinos are getting a big chuckle out of
taking “Ever Rich Mobile Beer Bar” to a sign spotted inside a bus in northern
discover Taiwan’s capital while enjoying Taiwan, which admonishes Filipino
some duty-free shopping? Taiwan-based passengers in Tagalog to not make noise.
duty-free shop Ever Rich launched a col- A photo of the sign inside a bus first
laboration with the Taipei double-deck- appeared on the Filipino migrant worker
er sightseeing bus to provide shuttle Facebook page Mga Pasyalan Sa Taiwan on
services in downtown Taipei with five Monday (Oct. 14) and was quickly shared
regular buses daily since July. The free- that same day on website OFW Buddy and
of-charge bus provides transportation On weekends enjoy a free ride experience and Facebook page Siklab PINOY SA Taiwan
services between Ever Rich Taipei Down- enjoy a free crossover limited-edition Honey Beer before being shared the next day PINOY
town store in Neihu and other spots, in- Refresher. The posts drew many comments
cluding the Taipei 101 Shopping Mall, Xinyin Vieshow cinema, and the MRT Taipei City Hall, from Filipino migrant workers, who were
creating a brand new service that combines shopping and sightseeing. To make your sightseeing amused at the sign’s contents and the fact
experience more fun, Ever Rich and Taiwan craft beer brewery Sunmai started collaborating that only Tagalog was present, as opposed
last week to create the first crossover “Mobile Beer BAR,” featuring original illustrations and to Mandarin and the languages of other
designs that catch the attention of Taipei visitors. What’s more? A limited-edition of BAR Honey major migrant worker nationalities, such as
Beer is available on weekends and national holidays between Oct. 10 and Dec. 31. For a more Indonesian and Vietnamese.
convenient shopping experience, locals with passport and proper flight information can visit The full text of the sign reads “Pakisuyo:
Ever Rich Neihu store up to 45 days before their travel and enjoy duty-free shopping experience. Huwag Maingay!” which in Tagalog means
“Please: don’t be noisy!” Another photo on
Taiwan launches Asia’s first shared scooter service the page showed a Chinese version below the Abalos posing with signs in Tagalog and
Tagalog sign, which read “Please keep quiet
Asia’s first scooter-sharing brand was launched in Taiwan by WeMo Scooter in 2016. Today, when inside the bus” (車內請保持安靜). Chinese. (Photo by Ariel Abalos)
more than 200,000 people rent scooters each month. When WeMo Scooter went online, The photos were taken by Ariel Abalos,
only 200 scooters were provided. Compared with today’s 3,000 vehicles available in Taipei who lamented on Mga Pasyalan Sa Taiwan: Filipinos had various theories as to why
and New Taipei, WeMo Scooter estimates that by the end of the year, there will be around “Reminder to all Filipinos here in Taiwan. the signs were only in Tagalog and not other
8,000 scooters to supply the demand of 6 million people. WeMo Scooter has also recently pro- Sadly, there are Filipino words and a Chinese Southeast Asian migrant languages:
vided a new “All you can eat” service for members. Meanwhile, competing electric scooter translation written inside the bus.” Abalos “The notice is ‘only’ printed in Tagalog,
brand, Gogoro, has also launched its “GoShare” service last month, with 1,000 scooters already told Taiwan News that the photos were taken which means it pertains to Filipinos ‘only.’”
available in Taoyuan. The most appealing feature of the new service is its AI face ID function, on Sunday evening (Oct. 13) at 7 p.m. as he “What a shame! It sounds as if only
which can shorten the registration process to a mere 3 minutes. In addition, the related app is rode the bus from the Taoyuan High Speed Filipinos are noisy, while Taiwanese are silent.”
able to recommend the best rides for users, enriching their experiences. The sharing economy Rail Station to Taoyuan’s Zhongli District. “I remember when we rode the bus out there in
has grown with prevalent phone use, and it’s slowly making its way in Taiwan. Numerous Abalos is a 27-year-old Philippine national Taiwan, the driver told us not to be noisy. Our
county and city governments have begun actively promoting the sharing economy, including who works in quality control at a Taiwanese voices were so loud when we spoke. There were
YouBike, U-Motor and U-Car. factory in Taoyuan’s Luzhu District. He says that some who are sleeping because they were old.”
he has lived in Taiwan for two years and that “When we rode the train to Fengyuan, we three
Taiwan girl becomes colorblind due to excessive phone use he has never noticed Filipino passengers being were quiet, but the Vietnamese people were
particularly loud on the bus. noisy, but we didn’t care. It’s not just Filipinos
A16-year-old girl from Kaohsiung, surnamed Liu, became colorblind during her summer The website OFW Buddy suggested that who are noisy!”
vacation due to excessive use of her phone, local media reported on Monday. According the sign indicates “(Taiwanese) notice our “Groups of people inside the bus
behavior in terms of being noisy in public.” sometimes complain really loud about their
to Dr. Hung Chi-ting, her continuous exposure to blue light damaged some cells in her eyes OFW Buddy then advised Filipinos taking the boss. The driver is right to put up a sign to
and led to “red-green color blindness.” “It’s the first case in the world,” Hung said to the Chi- bus to “please, minimize your voice.” have them keep quiet. But the signs should
nese-language Liberty Times. Liu is fortunate enough that she started her medical treatment also be in Indonesian and Vietnamese.
Because we are all foreigners here, we should
at an early-phase, Hung said, adding that she has healed completely from her condition. Ac- follow the rules.” —Taiwan News

cording to local media, Liu spent more than 10 hours a day on her smartphone. She often used Taiwan’s police bust telecom fraud

her phone in the dark during her summer break. Liu started her medical treatment in Septem- ring targeting migrant workers
ber after realizing that she couldn’t distinguish the traffic lights anymore, almost causing an
accident while crossing the street. Another concern was that Liu gradually lost her ability to

see in the dark. “I didn’t know the light was red. A relative, who pulled me back when I intend-

ed to cross the street, asked me why I was recklessly crossing the street at a red light,” Liu said.

Following her treatment, Hung recommended spending less than 5 hours a day on your smart-

phone, suggesting taking 10-minute breaks every thirty minutes.

Shilin Night Market hit Police have busted a telecom fraud ring to make calls to trick people into transferring
by another rip-off complaint that tricked migrant workers into money to them.
handing over their personal information Some of the victims who received phone
Taiwanese netizens were buzzing and used it to register for phone numbers, calls from the fraudsters using the phone
with discussion and negative talk which they then sold to other telecom fraud numbers registered under the migrants’
about Taipei’s Shilin Night Market (士林 operations to scam victims of money, the names reported the numbers to the police.
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said at a Lin said that by analyzing the database
夜市), after a woman reported that she press conference on (October 18). of the phone numbers reported to the 165
A total of 12 suspects, including eight Anti-Fraud and Internet Scam Hotline, police
was ripped off when buying grilled beef Vietnamese migrants and spouses, were discovered a large proportion of recent telecom
arrested in raids that took place in several fraud activity came from numbers that were
cubes. In a posted message on the Web cities in Taiwan on (October 16) and registered to migrant workers. Following an
(October 17), the CIB said. The CIB’s Telecom investigation, police launched a series of raids
site Baoliao Gongshe, the woman said Investigation Corps Deputy Commander on Wednesday and Thursday, arresting the 12
Lin Ming-chun (林明俊) said the suspects suspects in Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and
she visited Shilin Night Market and or- sent Vietnamese sales agents to locations Chiayi cities. The suspects are expected to
frequented by migrant workers on weekends, face charges of forgery and fraud, and will be
dered two portions of grilled beef cubes, where they obtained the victims’ personal turned over to district prosecutors following
information by offering to help them register interrogation, Lin said.
which cost her NT$600. “The vendor did Officers inspecting grilled beef stall in Shilin Night for a mobile phone number free of charge. Police said the migrant workers did
not put up a price list, and I ordered two Market. (Photo from Taipei City Government) Because many migrant workers are actually get a phone number from the
portions, thinking the price would be unfamiliar with the application process and middlemen, but the fraud ring’s members
do not speak the local language, they often would use the migrants’ personal details to
around NT$200, which was what I paid for grilled beef cubes at other similar vendors. But I rely on middlemen to help them apply for apply for additional phone numbers with
phone and internet service, Lin said. In this other telecoms providers, and those extra
was shocked when the proprietor told me to pay NT$600,” the woman said. “I had this item at case, however, the suspects allegedly used numbers were the ones that were sold and
the migrants’ personal information to apply used to make the calls. It’s not yet clear how
other places, so I thought it would be the same prices as others, a small portion for NT$100 for phone numbers for the purpose of selling many people were scammed using these
them to telecom fraud organizations. phone numbers and how much money was
and a large portion for NT$200. That was why I did not ask for the price beforehand,” she add- Telecom fraudsters prefer to use phone tricked from them. The case is under further
numbers that cannot be traced back to them investigation. —Focus Taiwan
ed. “As the food was already prepared and done with, I reluctantly paid the money... But I did

not enjoy eating the beef cubes, due to feeling that I was cheated,” she said. One person wrote,

“Maybe it was the way you dressed, the vendor thinks you were a tourist.” Another person on

the site said, “It is a hard lesson to learn, but do not buy from any night market vendors who do

not list prices, they always rip you off.” Other comments included: “I also had a bad experience

there, so I advise people not to go to Shilin Night Market,” and “most Taiwanese people do not

go for food at the major city night markets, and the vendors now target foreign tourists with

deceitful practices and overcharging.” It was more bad publicity for Shilin Night Market, after

news that an employee at a game shop flashed a knife in front of an Australian man, allegedly

due to a misunderstanding. This year and in the past, there have been numerous reports of

tourists being ripped off when buying cut fruit at night markets. Due to these reports, this

once-popular Taipei attraction has earned a bad reputation and is described as being a “tourist

trap” by international visitors and bloggers. —Taipei Times

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SHONWEBWIZS
NOVEMBER 2019

Pagbida ni Pacquiao sa

biopic ni Miguel Malvar

tinutulan ng kaanak
Hindi nakonsulta ang
buong angkan ng kaniyang lolo sa pelikula.
bayaning si Miguel “If he plays lolo Miguel, the viewers
Malvar sa pagkakasarado ng will not be able to see and appreciate my
isang biopic ukol sa bayani grandfather. Senator Pacquiao’s personality
na pagbibidahan ni Sen. will dominate. And it would be disrespectful
Manny Pacquiao, ayon sa and a disservice to my great-grandfather if
kaanak nito. even in the movie about his life,” ani Villegas.
Napili noon ng apo ni Pero giit ni Villegas, bahagi ng public domain
Malvar na si Jose Malvar ang buhay ng mga bayani gaya ni Malvar kaya
Villegas si Pacquiao na hindi na kailangang kumonsulta sa lahat ng
siyang gumanap sa buhay ng kamag-anak para maikasa ang proyekto.
bayani – ang pinakahuling Nagulat din si Pacquiao sa naging
heneral na sumuko sa mga batikos sa pelikula. “Kasi hindi naman ako
Amerikano noong 1902. gumagawa ng movie ngayon pero because
Pero sa apo sa tuhod ni Malvar at of this story, true to life story of Gen. Malvar
filmmaker na si Gabriel, walang pahintulot ng tinanggap ko. Hindi ko naman alam na hindi
buong angkan ang desisyon ni Villegas, batay sila nagkakasundo mga pamilya” Tuloy pa rin
sa kaniyang Facebook post. ang production sa proyekto. Pinagpipiliin pa
Napagkasunduan na raw kasi na hindi ngayon kung si Angel Locsin o Yassi Pressman
dapat pulitiko ang kinuha para sa proyekto. ang gaganap bilang maybahay ni Malvar.
“A relative had unilaterally decided
that he would enter into an agreement with — ABS-CBN News
outside parties to produce the Malvar film
without the express consent of the entire
clan,” ani Gabriel sa isang Facebook post.
Ikinatuwa pa noon ni Villegas ang
pagpili kay Pacquiao, na tinawag niyang
“reincarnation ng buhay ni Gen. Malvar.”
“Nakita ko pagkatao niya kay Pacquiao,”
paliwanag ni Villegas.
Para kay Gabriel, kawalan daw ito
ng respeto, at sasapaw ang pagiging
personalidad ni Pacquiao sa buhay ng

Pekeng Philippine passport ni Samantha

Lo, hindi napansin ng immigration sa NAIA

Ang official statement na immigration officer on duty sa NAIA
inilabas ng Binibining noong October 9, 2019 kaya
Pilipinas Charities,
hindi nagkaroon ng aberya sa

Inc. tungkol sa mga tunay pag-alis niya. ay mga haka-

na nangyari sa detention haka namang baka naging

at deportation kay maluwag kay Samantha ang

Bb. Pilipinas Grand immigration officer dahil

International 2019 walang mag-aakala na

Samantha Lo sa Paris, fake ang kanyang

France ang nagdawit Philippine passport

sa Philippine Bureau bilang siya ang

of Immigration sa kinatawan ng

kontrobersiya. Pilipinas sa isang

Na-detain sa international

Paris airport at Samantha Ashley Lo beauty pageant.
na-deport mula sa At any rate,
France si Samantha Miss Grand International (MGI) naging pabor

dahil natuklasan ng French immigration kay Samantha ang kontrobersiya tungkol

authorities na fake ang Philippine passport kanyang fake passport.

na hawak niya. akapagtatakang hindi ito Si Samantha ang nangunguna sa kasalukuyan
napansin ng immigration officer sa Ninoy sa botohan para sa best in swimsuit category

Aquino International airport nang umalis si ng Miss Grand International 2019 dahil

Samantha sa bansa noong October 9 para sa nakuha niya ang simpatiya ng publiko.

Miss Grand International 2019 sa Caracas, Isa lang ang magiging problema ni
Venezuela. Samantha—ang official statement ng BPCI
Nakasaad sa opisyal na pahayag ng na isang “fixer” ang nagbigay ng kanyang

BPCI na inamin sa kanila ng mga magulang Philippine passport na maaaring makaapekto
ni Samantha na isang “fixer” ang nag-ayos ng sa kanyang laban sa Miss Grand International

passport ng kanilang anak. dahil pinahahalagahan sa ilang mga beauty

Kung nadiskubre ng immigration officer pageant ang integridad at pagiging tapat ng

sa Pilipinas na tampered o may mali sa mga kandidata.

passport ni Samantha, tiyak na nakaiwas ang By now, tiyak na nakarating na sa

beauty queen sa kahihiyang dinanas niya sa organizer ng Miss Grand International ang

Charles de Gaulle airport sa Paris, France. official statement ng BPCI at ang lingid sa

Pero may posibilidad na ang kanyang kaalaman nitong pagpunta ni Samantha sa

US passport ang ipinakita ni Samantha sa Venezuela. —PEP.ph

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NSHEWOWS BIZ NOVEMBER 2019

DOLE warns jobseekers against impostor social media accounts

The Department of Labor and Employ- tance-Local and Abroad.” The page was said to said she called a number posted on the page The Labor department also noted that it
ment on Sunday warned Filipinos have used the Labor department’s official logo,
against social media pages and ac- training documentation, and a photo of former and was instructed to send P1,000 as a res- had previously encountered impostor pages
counts pretending to be Labor department
employees and offering job opportunities lo- Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz. ervation fee. She was then told by “Villena” and accounts pretending to be DOLE or the
cally and abroad. to meet with him at the DOLE central office
DOLE said its Information and Publica- The page was also said to have posted in Intramuros, Manila. The jobseeker finally Philippine Overseas Employment Admin-
tion Service received a report from a jobseeker sought assistance from DOLE when she was
claiming she discussed a local job opportunity offers across four continents. Job positions in- unable to find “Villena” and the number she istration for illegal recruitment, scamming,
with a man who claimed to work at the depart- earlier contacted was no longer reachable.
ment and who introduced himself as Arthur clude nurses, caregivers, managers, restaurant and extortion. “The public, particularly job-
Villena. The jobseeker said she got the details “The DOLE IPS has already reported the seekers, are encouraged to visit the official
from a Facebook page called “DOLE Job Assis- staff and more. A Facebook page that bears the
page and coordinated with the management website of DOLE at www.dole.gov.ph, the
same name and elements mentioned is still
active. It lacks the standard blue verification of Facebook to shut down the account to pre- PhilJobNet – www.philjobnet.gov.ph for local
badge and provides an external link different
from DOLE’s official website address. vent job seekers from being victimized,” DOLE job posting, and of the POEA – www.poea.gov.
The jobseeker who reported to DOLE
said in a release. ph for overseas job orders, and verify licensed

and accredited recruitment agencies in the

country,” DOLE said. —Philstar

Pangulong Duterte nasaksihan ang awayan Louis Vuitton nagpadala ng
ng Barretto sisters, Atong Ang nagsalita bulaklak kay Regine
na sa pagkakadamay niya sa isyu
Pangulong Duterte Nakarating na
pala sa Louis
nasaksihan ang awayan Vuitton ang

ng Barretto sisters,

Atong Ang nagsalita na sa reklamo ni Asia’s

pagkakadamay niya sa isyu. Songbird tungkol sa

Maging ang Pangulong Rodrigo pagkaka-discriminate

Duterte ay nasaksihan ang sa kanya sa LV store in

awayan at nangyaring gulo sa New York.

pagitan ng Barretto sisters ng Ibinalita sa “Tonight

bumisita ito para makiramay With Boy Abunda”

sa pamilya sa pagkamatay Nakumpirma sa pag-uungkat ng isang Netizen sa post na ayon daw sa

ng Barretto patriarch na si ng Facebook page ni Claudine, na makikitang kasama management ni Regine

Miguel Alvir Barretto. Ayon sa niya sina Nicole at Atong, na may nakasulat na caption: ay nagpadala raw ng

mga nakasaksi, pinakiusapan “Mr.Atong Ang & the love of his life Nicole Barretto &i bulaklak sa kanya ang
ng Pangulo sina Gretchen at with the Love birds:) @colebarretto.” ang
Marjorie na mag-shake hands Louis Vuitton dahil sa
kahit sa gabi lang na iyon bilang pagbibigay- Gretchen at Marjorie Barretto, pati na nangyaring insidente. Regine says this Louis Vuitton pair is part of the brand's runway
M a t a t a n d a a n g collection and is a limited edition.
PHOTO BY REGINE VELASQUEZ/YOUTUBE
galang na rin sa yumao nilang ama. Sinubukan pamangkin nilang si Nicole sa tumigil na sa mga pumutok ang balita

naman umano ni Gretchen na pagbigyan maaanghang na paratang sa isa’t isa. Aniya,“Kung tungkol sa karanasan discriminate ka. You go back and, like,
ang hiling ng Pangulo, pero si Marjorie ako sa kanila manahimik na lang sila!” ni Songbird sa LV New York nang ikuwento kick some ass,” diin ni Regine. Sa guesting
ay tumanggi at tinawag pa raw na plastic “Lahat tayo walang taong malinis, wala tayong niya ito sa kanyang YouTube vlog. Naging viral ni Regine sa “TWBA” with Sharon Cuneta
agad ito at pinag-usapan. Ayon sa kuwento para sa promo ng kanilang “Iconic” concert,
ang nakatatandang kapatid. “Marjorie was ano. May mga nakatago tayong lahat, huwag ni Regine, “The story was I went to New York muling natanong kay Songbird ang tungkol
obviously mainit, you can see it in her body n’yo nang i-media. Ang importante huwag to find this particular shoes. I went to Louis dito at marami ang nagulat nang malamang
Vuitton, ‘yun ‘yung may pinaka­malaking Louis maging si Megastar ay may experience na
language. Si Gretchen, kalmado lang,” kuwento n’yo nang guluhin pamilya n’yo,” diin pa nito. Vuitton. rin pala ng discrimination sa Cartier store
umano ng isang saksi sa pangyayari. yon pa sa Dagdag pa ni Ang,“Kung ano ‘yung nakatago “When I got there, sa umpisa pa lang, naman sa Hong Kong.
saksi, habang nakikipag-usap ang Pangulo sa ng pamilya n’yo, itago n’yo na lang. Kung may sinabi agad sa akin, wala akong size. Sabi ko, “I entered the Cartier store, very simple
maganda, mag-enjoy kayo. Kung may magulo, ‘Can I at least try them on?’ Sabi ng guy, ‘No!’ kasi (ang suot ko) – shirt lang and jeans – I
ilang miyembro ng pamilya, isang pamangkin adjust kayo para hindi magulo.” Nagsimula ang Sabi talaga, ganon.” Feeling ni Regine na- said, ‘excuse me.’ (Ang sagot ng sales rep)
ng mga Barretto ang sumugod kay Gretchen at discriminate siya sa store. Ang ginawa niya ‘I’m not finished yet, I’m doing. . .’ ganyan-
hinila ang buhok nito. Pinigilan umano ng mga pagkakadawit ng pangalan ni Ang ng magkagulo lumipat siya sa katapat na tindahan. Sabi ganyan.
at mag away-away ang magkakapatid na niya, “I went to Neiman Marcus. Katapat lang “You know, I was so angry, there was
kaibigan si Gretchen na gumanti sa pamangkin Barreto sa lamay ng kanilang ama. Sa ni Louis Vuitton si Neiman Marcus. another sales rep that was very nice and I
upang hindi na lumala ang sitwasyon. Ang siste, ganun din ang nangyari. ended up buying things that I didn’t really need
Pero nang inakala ng marami na kalmado naturang interview, pinabulaanan ni Ang na “No one was making me pansin. ‘Yung coz I was so angry. Ako, galit ako pag Pilipino,
nagkaroon siya ng relasyon kina Gretchen, lahat sila, nagsusukat, walang pumapansin sa inaapi, eh,” sabi ni Shawie.
na ang lahat ay bigla raw sinabunutan ni Claudine at Nicole. Binanggit nito na akin. Until this guy came to me and then he Ayon pa sa Megastar, tatlong beses na raw
Gretchen ang pamangkin at nagkaroon na ng kasosyo niya sa negosyo sa casino at said, ‘Do you need help?’ Parang maiiyak ako, siyang nakaranas ng deskriminasyon sa mga
komosyon sa lamay. Ang lahat ng pangyayari ‘Yes, I need help. So lahat ng itinuro ko, binili high-end boutique stores sa ibang bansa.
sabong ang mag-partner na sina Gretchen at ko talaga, so ang happy niya. Super happy siya Ayon naman kay Regine, sila raw mga
ay nasaksihan daw ni Pangulong Duterte na si Tony Boy Cojuangco. Si Claudine naman samantalang ‘yung ibang buwisit na nandoon, artista, siyempre ay may moment na gustong
minabuting umalis na lang. Na-shock daw ang ay tinulungan umano niya sa naging away kay nagtitinginan sila, kasi ‘yung mga ibang i-treat or bilhan ang sarili ng something nice
Pangulo sa nangyari, ayon sa saksi. nagsusukat doon, walang binili, ‘te.” from their hard-earned money.
Martin Castro, anim na taon na ang nakaraan, Pagkabili ni Regine ng 20 pairs na shoes “‘Yung purpose mo is really to treat yourself to
“He was shocked. On the way (to the habang si Nicole ay pinag-aral niya noong sa Neiman Marcus, binalikan daw niya ang something nice. You worked so hard for that
wake) he was briefed that not all is well Louis Vuitton, habang bitbit ang mga ito. so that you can also buy something pretty for
mga panahong nagtatrabaho ito sa kanya. Nagbago daw ang attitude ng mga tao yourself,” sabi ni Regine.
with the Barretto family, but maybe he was “Matagal na kaming hindi nagkikita ni doon at bigla daw siya inasikaso. Inayunan naman ito ni Shawie at aniya, “no one
not prepared to see such a display,” ayon sa “But, you know, it’s okay, kasi I don’t can fault you for buying something expensive
saksi nang tanungin kung ano ang naging Nicole, four years na,” wika ni Ang na nagsabi think you should feel bad kapag nadi- because you worked for it.”
pang natapos ang pagtatrabaho sa kanya ni
reaksyon ng Pangulo. Sa mga sumunod
na araw, inakusahan si Gretchen na inagaw Nicole dahil sa hindi pagkakaunawaan.
agtataka din si Ang kung bakit nagpo-post pa
umano niya si Ang sa pamangkin na si Nicole. sa social media si Nicole gayung may asawa’t
Buwelta naman ni Gretchen, si Nicole ang
mga anak na ito. Sinabi ni Ang na kaya siya
umagaw kay Ang mula kay Claudine.
natsismis sa tatlo ay dahil sa malilikot na isip
Sa interview sa negosyanteng si Charlie ng mga tao kapag nakita silang magkasama
‘Atong’ Ang ng himpilang DZBB, sinabihan sa mga pampublikong lugar.
niya ang mga nag-aaway na magkapatid na

NEGATIVE Filipinos love to live large. Everyone’s idea when it comes to borrowing money. If you why we need to review our Filipino traits and
Continued from Page 8 of a good life is having enough money to afford really want something, learn how to save up values to see which one needs to stay and
Instead of choosing to support local and save their needs and wants. The problem comes for it instead of asking for another utang. Not which ones need to go. And once we identify
when some of us choose to drown themselves only do you burden ourselves with debt, you our negative Filipino traits, we should all work
money, some of us still buy imported goods in debt to achieve just that. Whenever they also strain our relationships when you ask for hard to curb it for the betterment of our lives.
want something, their course of action is to money all the time. Work hard to sustain the We can’t always stay poor just because it’s the
that are way too expensive. We need to start borrow money from anyone they know and lifestyle you want. culture. Our traits should never hinder us from
avoid them for the next couple of months. Final Thoughts having a better and more fruitful life.
supporting our own brands because the We need to stop our terrible attitude Change always starts within ourselves. That’s
—Moneymax.ph
Philippines is capable of producing quality

products as well.

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Mikhail Red’s ‘Dead Kids’ to premiere on Netflix soon
The film is the first Netflix always been my dream as a filmmaker to bring Filipino
Original from the Philippines
cinema to a global audience. I am so glad and honored
Netflix and Globe Studios for Dead Kids to be a Netflix Film, which is a testament
announced that they will be to the world-class talent here in the Philippines. Netflix
bringing Filipino film Dead is the perfect platform for the film to gain international

spotlight, and we wouldn’t be here without the hard

Kids, exclusively to the global internet work and determination of our cast, crew, and of

entertainment service. course, Globe Studios. I hope people around the world

Dead Kids is directed by award- will appreciate Dead Kids, and I hope this also helps

winning director, Mikhail Red, who is open doors for more Filipino filmmakers.”

known for his internationally acclaimed “In our commitment to provide a variety of
films ‘Birdshot,’ and ‘Eerie,’ — both of which content that span geographical and cultural borders,
are also streaming on Netflix. Dead Kids is a Dead Kids brings our members around the world

story based on true events, that touches on eye-opening movie. The cast is composed of Larena, alongside rising young stars Kelvin closer to the Philippines by experiencing a story
an exciting mix of friendship, coming-of-age, several young actors including Sue Ramirez, Miranda, Gabby Padilla, and Jan Silverio. that is written, shot, and produced completely in the
thriller, and crime rolled into one, societal Khalil Ramos, Markus Paterson, Vance Director Mikhail Red said, “It has Philippines, showcasing local Filipino talent, and based
on events that would resonate with viewers both in the

Philippines and abroad,” said Raphael Phang, Manager
of Content Acquisition for SEA at Netflix.

Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe said, “We

have been working with Netflix since they first launched

in the Philippines. Since then, we’ve celebrated a number
of milestones together, including making Netflix more

easily accessible for Filipino viewers through pre-paid

promotions, video data plans, and an integrated billing

option, as well as our first content partnership when

they acquired Birdshot in 2018. It is our greatest honor

that they chose Globe Studios’ Dead Kids to be a Netflix

Film, and I can’t wait to see what everyone says about it.”

Dead Kids tells a compelling story about a socially

awkward teen who bonds with a group of misfits who

plots to take out the school’s arrogant rich kid, that is

until their kidnapping scheme turns deadly. Dead Kids
is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.

Pinoy winner in
Germany’s EyeEm
2019 photography

competition

Filipino photographer
Marlon Villaverde from
Lucban, Quezon has
won the 2019 EyeEm
Awards (photojournalist
category) for his
“Mahal na Senyor” or
“Image of the dead Christ” photo.
EyeEm Awards is considered the world’s biggest
photography competition, joined this year by about a
million photographers from several parts of the world.
For EyeEm 2019, photographers –pro or non-pro –
were allowed to send in entries under 10 categories,
including: The mobile photographer, The traveller,
The street photographer, The great outdoors, The
minimalist, The portraitist, The architect, The creative,
The foodie, and The photojournalist. Marlon said his
winning photo was taken in Lucban, Quezon during
a procession of the image of the “Mahal na Senyor”
(or the image of the dead Christ) on a Good Friday
of the Catholics’ Lenten tradition. He said his victory
is one big day in his life he will never forget, adding
that he offered his triumph for his town and the whole
country. —GMA News

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