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Getting My Feet Back on the Ground

2009-11-11T23:48:00.000-08:00

I always say that we make our own destiny. No matter what happens, no matter how difficult life was, no matter how our dreams gone astray, as long as God is Emmanuel, we can live life to the fullest.

And yes! Bro. Bo said, "Your past does not determine your future." How true indeed. You can always defy the present norms of society if its detrimental to your progress in whatever way!

These all I can attest with the unfortunate experiences I had. So take it from me again. When you stumble, stand up firm and move not only ON but UP!

The smile on my face is a manifestation! Thanks to God I'm still alive and kickin'...

United CBO all over Korea!

PMA Awards Rev. Sin

2009-11-11T23:43:00.000-08:00

Many Koreans are flocking Baguio City! Why, oh why ...

And they're making waves! ...

At PMA? Sure ...

Details will be coming your way!

Abangan...

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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ADVISORY

2009-11-11T23:35:00.000-08:00

Please be guided accordingly with the following advisory from the Labor Office:

COMELEC ADVISORY

The COMELEC wishes to inform that all OAV applications for registration/certification that were approved by the COMELEC Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) last 04 September 2009 may be viewed through the COMELEC website www.comelec.gov.ph/oavlist/toc_lists.html.

For inquiries and other details, kindly email us at 2010elections@philembassy-seoul.com.

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Migrant Workers Day Message of Sec. Roque

2009-06-11T00:32:00.000-07:00

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Program of Activities for the "ONE PHILIPPINES" Exhibitiom

2009-05-24T21:23:00.000-07:00

To all Heads/Leaders of Filipino Communities/

Associations/Institutions in South Korea :

We have attached the Program of Activities for the "One Philippines" Exhibition to be held on May 29 - 31, 2009

at the Seoul City Hall Plaza.

We will appreciate it if you can disseminate this to your members/constituents.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

DELMER R. CRUZ
Labor Attache

by:

VIOLETA J. BUENAVENTURA
Administrative Staff

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Medical Service for OFWs Goes High Tech

2009-05-24T21:15:00.000-07:00

By: Philippine Overseas Labor Office

The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) invites all OFWs to avail of free medical services that will be offered on 31 May 2009 during the Migrant Workers Day celebration at “One Philippines” Exhibition, Seoul City Hall Plaza.

Specialist doctors and medical practitioners from the prestigious Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) will bring state-of-the-art medical equipment and machines that can produce detailed analysis on X-ray, ultrasonograph and electrocardiogram, rendering results in the fields of internal medicine, orthopedics, ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology.

The SNUH medical team, which will be headed by its Vice President, Oh, Byung Hee assures Filipino migrants in Korea of high quality medical services as they will set up three booths to house cutting-edge medical facilities in addition to the medical laboratory bus they will be bringing.

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Grabe, Nangitim Daw Ako!

2009-04-03T23:51:00.000-07:00

Sa totoo lang, ang init na kasi dito sa Baguio eh.

This pic was taken during the SLU-SVP National Convention last Sunday...

Hindi naman obvious na merong early campaigning going on! At least, Sen. Villar has really proven himself to be super succesful in housing dev't that is somehow related to the topics during the convention.

Photo Op with Fr. Stefano Lee

2009-04-03T23:38:00.001-07:00

Fr. Stefano might be that missing link ... the answer to the many why's of Korean influx in the city.

Why Baguio?

ex-Korean OFW Makes It Big in Baguio

2009-04-03T22:53:00.000-07:00

Mila Alawas Lictao is all smiles when she had this grand opening of her Personal Collections Store inside the Bayanihan Hotel, Baguio City.

So, to our fellow ex-Korean migrant workers, be a part of her flourishing business! Visit her anytime.

A Chat with Former Sulyapinoy Editor-in-Chief

2009-03-27T23:59:00.000-07:00

Elizear Penaranda, my friend and mentor at Robinson's, Malate, Manila one Sunday afternoon.

Cute pa rin siya di ba? Walang pinagbago... although he's upgrading his many talents, so busy as he is, he found time to meet me. Taga- Cavite kaya siya so he has to travel that far... hehehe

He's now a prostege of Ricky Reyes! Congrats Eli!!! Keep up the goodworks and continue dreaming big!!

Folks, guys and gals of CBO, please contribute in this blog para mas masaya!

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Fr. Stefano at the Baguio Cathedral!

2009-03-27T23:14:00.000-07:00

Here's a great surprise from the Summer Capital of the Philippines! I happened to dropped by Baguio Cathedral to say some prayers a few minutes ago. I was about to sit down when I saw a very familiar face at the altar doing the benediction.

Wow! It's Bro. Stefano... ah no, it's Fr. Stefano pala! He's Korean and was a very active Church volunteer in Hyewhadong Filipino Catholic Community in Seoul. I vividly remember his presence within the community doing various jobs for the Filipinos, especially at the Center.

There and then after the Mass, I approached him with a big, big hug and a warm embrace! There was this fear inside of me that he might not remember me at all... but to my amazement, he did not! We then had a tete-a-tete in a nearby coffee shop reminiscing the past.

Fr. Stefano is based in Tuba Parish, Benguet and says Mass at the Baguio Cathedral 11-12 noon every Sunday. According to him, he will be assigned to another place this coming May.

To fellow ex-Korean OFWs, please visit hm in Tuba or at the Cathedral. Thank you! (Noela already informed me weeks ago that a certain Fr. Stefano from Korea is in Tuba. I made arrangement to visit him there tomorrow but as this new turn of events developed, I will soon visit him this coming days and he will cook Korean food daw!)

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF PINES, FR. STEFANO!!!

Thank you so much for all the things that you have done for us in Korea.

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Education Courses on Marketing and Computer Skills for EPS Workers

2009-03-27T23:09:00.000-07:00

To All Heads/Focal Persons of Filipino communities/organizations in Korea

We are pleased to inform you that starting 26 April 2009, or two weekends following the last of the FFBM series on 12 April 2009, the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) will conduct education courses on Marketing and Computer Skills for EPS workers whose sojourn/period of stay will expire in 2009. Please refer to the attached Announcement and Application Form from HRD Korea.

Kindly disseminate this announcement to your members/communities with request for interested parties to accomplish the application form and email to returnee@hrdkorea.or.kr or fax to (02) 3274 9739.

HRD Korea’s education program compliments the Philippine government’s reintegration program.

For inquiries, please call Ms. Jin Ah Kong at (02) 3271 9433.

We encourage all Filipino EPS workers to avail of this opportunity and enhance your knowledge and skills while you are in Korea.

We wish you all the best.

Atty. Delmer Cruz
Labor Attache

(Please contact OWWA or POLO for more info!... cordilove)
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FFBM 2

2009-03-27T23:06:00.000-07:00

To All Heads/Focal Persons of Filipino communities/organizations in Korea

First of all, we wish to thank all those who attended the first of the FFBM[1] series last Saturday, 21 March 2009. In view of the positive feedback we got from the participants and clamor from those who were not able to attend, we will try to invite Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo again at his available time in the near future.

Meantime, the schedule of the next 2 series is as follows:

29 March 2009

3:30 – 4:30 PM - Basics of Entrepreneurship
by Counselor Edgardo Garcia, MBA
UP College of Business Administration

4:30 – 5:00 PM - Case Study 1

5:00 – 6:00 PM - Business Planning (Feasibility Study)
by Counselor Edgardo Garcia

6:00 – 6:30 PM - Case Study 2

05 April 2009

3:30 – 4:30 PM - Introduction to Marketing and Advertising
by Vice Consul Arnel G. Talisayon
UP College of Business Administration

4:30 – 5:00 PM - Workshop 1

5:00 – 6:00 PM - Introduction to Bookkeeping
by Vice Consul Arnel G. Talisayon

6:00 – 6:30 PM - Workshop 2

12 April 2009 - Submission of Course Requirements
/ Closing Ceremony

As previously announced, participants who will be able to complete the course will be given a Certificate of Completion signed by the Ambassador.

See you on Sunday.

For the Ambassador and the Seminar-Workshop Team:

Delmer Cruz
Labor Attache

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Learn From Me!

2009-03-19T03:04:00.000-07:00

It's very ironic but true!

Could you imagine me, promoting almost every program of the Philippine Embassy and its attached agencies for the GOODNESS and WELFARE of OFWs in Korea and yet not an OWWA member?

Yup, mga kababayan ko, ito na ang pinakamasaklap sa lahat! Wala akong natanggap na benifits sa kahit anong agency dito sa atin ngayon, although merong mga FREE TRAININGS na puwede namang i-avail. Ang dami kayang magagandang programs ng government natin for OFWs. Nakita ko na sa TESDA, OWWA, DOLE, DTI, etc.

Kaya, take it from me, mag-pa-OWWA member na kayong lahat, documented or undocumented, para walang sisihan sa huli. And better update your membership din or be a member of PAG-IBIG FUND TOO.

GO na agad kayo sa POLO/OWWA at mag-member na agad bago huli ang lahat!

(more next time...)

United CBO all over Korea!

Fundamentals of Financial and Business Management

2009-03-19T03:00:00.000-07:00

To all Heads/Focal Persons of FilCom organizations/Institutions in Korea

We are sending you the attached syllabus for the seminar-workshop series, Fundamentals of Finance and Business Management (FFBM) to be held on 21 and 29 March and 05 April 2009 at the chancery of the Philippine Embassy.

We strongly encourage you and your members/constituents to avail of this opportunity to acquire additional knowledge/skill to help you and your family better prepare for the future, especially your life after being an OFW.

You can signify your intention to participate by sending us (by email, fax or phone) your name, CP no. and organization, if any. Early registrants will be given priority.

Participants with complete attendance shall be given Certificate of Completion signed by the Ambassador.

See you and have a good day.

Delmer Cruz
Labor Attache emailed on 19 March 2009

Fundamentals of Financial and Business Management
Embassy of the Philippines

21 March 2009
1:30 PM - Opening Ceremony
2:00 PM - The Financial Learning Campaign of the BSP
by BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo
Importance of Remittances
Significance of Financial Planning
Types of Financial Instruments

29 March 2009
3:30 – 4:30 PM - Basics of Entrepreneurship
by Counselor Edgardo Garcia, MBA
UP College of Business Administration
4:30 – 5:00 PM - Case Study 1
5:00 – 6:00 PM - Business Planning (Feasibility Study)
by Counselor Edgardo Garcia
6:00 – 6:30 PM - Case Study 2

05 April 2009
3:30 – 4:30 PM - Introduction to Marketing and Advertising
by Vice Consul Arnel G. Talisayon
UP College of Business Administration
4:30 – 5:00 PM - Workshop 1
5:00 – 6:00 PM - Introduction to Bookkeeping
by Vice Consul Arnel G. Talisayon
6:00 – 6:30 PM - Workshop 2
12 April 2009 - Submission of Course Requirements
/ Closing Ceremony

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Israel Captured the Elusive Kingdom at Last

2008-10-20T07:34:00.000-07:00

Indeed, the elusive Kingdom of Korea was at last captured by Israel Antonio! Charlie and Chris may not have succeeded last year but another warrior from igorotlandia did.

Aside from the title of Gg. Kalinangang Pilipino, Israel also won the Darling of the Crowd, Mr. Talent and Best in Costume...

May Hedacos from Bukidnon won the Bb. Kalinangang Pilipino.

Ambassador Luis Cruz and Tourism Attache Maricon have graced the affair.

Fr. Alvin Parantar and Edgar Balista, Chaplain and President of the Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community respectively are also shown in the above pics.

(Sabi ko kasi eh, may ibubuga naman talaga tayo. Alisin na kasi ang pagkamahiyain!)

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Challenged To Do Better

2008-10-20T07:13:00.000-07:00

The new set of officers of the Cordillera Brotherhood Organization-Korea is faced by a challenge to do better for the interest of the group and as Filipinos in Korea.

CBO on its 17th year of existence has proven unity in diversity which members came from the different tribes of the Cordilleras (Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Kalinga, Apayao and Abra).

Chelo Lim, the newly installed president of CBO is the sister-in-law of Jimmy Lim, the founder and first president of the organization (1995). She's an active officer of BIBAK during her college days in Pangasinan.

In the pics are Inducting Officer Labor Attache Delmer Cruz, Fr. Peter Choi of Sahalom House and past CBO officers as Advisers.

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Induction of the New CBO Officers

2008-10-08T07:25:00.000-07:00

PART 2

INDUCTION AND TURN-OVER CEREMONY
2:00 P.M.
Toastmasters:.................................... Ms.Ada and Mr.Wayne

NATIONAL ANTHEM...................... MS. Lucia Gaiwen
INVOCATION.................................... REV.FR.Peter Choi
............................................................. Yongsan-Shalom House for Migrants
OPENING REMARKS ..................... MR.Anthony Pilamon
INTERMISSION.............................. MR.Rey G. Manodon
CBO OVERVIEW............................. Ms.Grace Fikingas
MESSAGE........................................ Atty.Delmer Cruz
........................................................... Labor Attache-Philippines Embassy-Korea

INDUCTION CEREMONY Roll Call of Officers To be Inducted By Atty.Delmer Cruz
Recognition of CBO Advisers
Message of the Outgoing President Ms.Luniza “Basan” Beligen
Acceptance Message Newly-elected President Ms. Consuelo “Chelo” Lim
INTERMISSION .......................... Incoming CBO Officers
FINANCIAL REPORT.................. OUTGOING TREASURER
TURN-OVER OF CBO PROPERTIES TO THE NEW ADMIN.
TREASURER’S BOOKS
SECRETARY’S BOOKS
GANZAS AND COSTUMES :BY. OUTGOING PRESIDENT

Surprise Number
Intermission................................... Mr.Joval and Ms.Maxin
MESSAGE ..................................... MR.LAURENCE MANG-USAN
........................................................ CBO PRESIDENT 1997-1999
Intermission.................................. Mr.Herman Bugtong
MESSAGE AND CLOSING REMARKS- MR.JOHN BUGNOSEN

New Officers of the Cordillera Brotherhood Organization 2008

President- Ms. Chelo Lim
Vice President- Mr. Juanito Cadangen
Secretary. Ms. Maureen lesion
Asst. Secretary- Ms. Janet Calisen
Treasurer- Ms. Grail Mangiwet
Asst. Treasurer- Mr. Arnel Libang
Auditor- Ms. Damay Agnaonao
Asst. Auditor- Ms. Lucia Gaiwen
Public Relation Officer- Mr. Jesus Elwas
Ms. Imee Ban-eg Buslotan
Bus. Mngr.- Ms. Janice Degay
Mr. Roy Atiwag
Mr. Bong Guesdan
Sentinels- Mr. Jerry Paleng
Ms. Mila Aclopen
Mr. Reynante Sebio
Mr.J.R Darang
Mr.Jerry Ayugat
Mr. Neil Sarol
Ms. Geraldine Pacuyan
Ms.Judith Takimpay Darang

ADVISERS

Ms.Grace Fikingas
Mr. Anthony Pilamon
Mr. Lucas Mangagil
Pastor Benny Balawis
Ms.Grace Alumno
Ms.Basan Beligen
Mr.Rene Mangay-at
Mr. Laurence Mang-usan
Mr.John Bugnosen
Mr.Nicanor Mang-usan

PART 1
1:00-2:00
SNACKS SERVED

plus ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINERS:
Joval and Maxin, ROY , JOHNWAYNE, REYNANTE, LUCKY, BENEDICT, CHAD

PART 3

DANCE FOR ALL
To be Lead By Lyman

FREE SHIRTS FOR FIRST 50 PERSON TO ARRIVE !!!

Venue: UN Club, Itaewon, Seoul

For more details please contact Chelo 010-5166-7666, Maureen 010-6389-4725, Grace 010-8061-1623

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Israel Antonio for Mr. Kalinangang Pilipino-Korea 2008

2008-09-29T04:55:00.000-07:00

At long long last, meron ding taga-Cordillera na sasali sa pageant! Mahiyain talaga ang mga taga-Seoul. Please vote for him NOW on www.sambayanan.org/ginoo.php and http://www.onfino.com/event/contest/onfino-contest.jsp

Here's a brief intro to Israel ay taga-Otucan, Mountain, Province. He was discovered by Pinong in Taejon.

Birthday: November 17, 1984
Birthplace: Baguio City
Hobbies: Playing Dart, Motorcross
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Motto: No Guts, No Glory!

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Shy Mango Da

2008-09-23T00:29:00.000-07:00

The Search is On for Mr. and Miss Onfino 2008 from the candidates of G. & Bb. Kalingang Pilipino 2008.

Hence, cordilove goes out to town and kept searching for prospects who would like to join the pageant.

NEGATIVE! Shy mango da amin...

In desperation, during the Migrant Festival last Sunday at the Ichon National Museum, cordilove has to content with the above posts na para bang nasa Baguio City lang. So cool talaga!

(Remember Chris Longey? He's one of the winners for the Search for King and Queen of Filipino Migrants 2007))

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Another Migrant Dance Festival at the Ichon National Museum

2008-09-23T00:18:00.000-07:00

Ichon, Korea(14 September)- Once again the Shalom House of Migrants organized this dance festival to showcase the ethnic dances of migrants from different parts of the world.

The Fil-Ams of Yongsan Base performed the Itik-itik, Pandango sa Ilaw and Tinikling while the Cordilerrans, the Balangbang Dance.

The 3 Thai ladies showed a seemingly push and pull dance.

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The Search is On for Mr. and Miss Onfino 2008

2008-09-19T02:18:00.002-07:00

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El Shaddai Prayer Partners 16th Anniversary

2008-09-19T02:18:00.001-07:00

EL SHADDAI
DWXI PRAYER PARTNERS FOUNDATION ITERNATIONAL
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement
Seoul, Korea Chapter

16th Anniversary Celebration

Mass Celebrant:
HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP OSVALDO PADILLA, DD
Apostolic Nuncio to Korea and Mongolia

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
28 September 2008
Tongsong High School Auditorium
Hyehwadong, Seoul

This is an invitation to ALL !

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OWWA Scholarship Program for SY 2009-10

2008-09-16T23:50:00.000-07:00

One Hundred Fifty (150) Slots in OWWA Education for Development Scholarship Program for SY 2009-10

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) shall award one hundred fifty (150) slots to qualified dependents of OFW-Members who shall enroll in any four (4) to five (5) year baccalaureate course for School year 2009-2010.

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the program, the applicant must:
1. Be a Filipino citizen;
2. Be a beneficiary / dependent of an OWWA member. Beneficiary / Dependent as used herein shall be limited to children of married OFWs or brother / sister of unmarried OFWs;
3. Not be more than 21 years of age;
4. Be a high school graduate;
5. Be of good health and of good moral character;
6. Have not earned units in any post-secondary undergraduate course;
7. Must pass the qualifying examination (DOST National Examination) and the College Admission Test of the school where he / she intends to enroll.

SCHOLARSHIP PRIVELEGES
a) A financial assistance amounting to P60,000.00 per year shall be provided. Tuition fees shall be paid directly to the school, while the remaining amount from the financial assistance shall be released to the scholar upon submission of grades for the semester. If the tuition fee exceeds the amount of financial assistance, the scholar shall pay for the difference.
b) The scholar is free to choose his / her desired field of study as long as the program is offered by a CHED-accredited college / university.
c) Scholarship shall continue until completion of the course (4-5 years) regardless of the status of OFW membership provided the provisions in the Scholarship Agreement are complied with.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS
a) The grant is only provided once and is non-transferable; and
b) The scholar must not be a recipient of other scholarship grants.

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must submit the following to the OWWA Regional Welfare Office in his / her place of residence.
1. Accomplished application forms (2 sets) ？ including Forms 2 and 3;
2. 1" x 1" ID pictures (2 pcs.);
3. Proof of relationship to Member / copy of Birth Certificate of applicant (and of the Member if related as brother or sister) duly certified by the Local Civil Registrar;
4. Form 137 / High School Report Card or Transcript of Records;
5. Proof of OWWA Membership (i.e. Official Receipt of OWWA Contribution / E-Receipt or Certification from the OWWA Membership Processing Center);
6. Other documents as may be required by the OWWA scholarship committee.

SELECTION CRITERIA
All qualified applicants shall be selected and ranked according to their performance in the qualifying exam for the scholarship; The scholars shall be selected and recommended by the OWWA Scholarship Committee. The approval of the Administrator is final and unappealable.

Deadline for application is on September 25, 2008.
Examinations will be held on November 9, 2008.

For inquiries, please proceed to the nearest OWWA Regional Office or inquire at the OWWA OP Center at telephone no. (02)833-6992 or send a SMS message to 0917-898-6992 or an e-mail message to owwa_opcenter@yahoo.com. Download EDSP Application Forms at www.owwa.com.ph

TO ALL HEADS/LEADERS OF FILIPINO COMMUNITIES/ASSOICATION IN SOUTH KOREA:

Please find an advisory from the Overseas workers Welfare Adminsitration .

It will be appreciated if it will be dissemianted to concerned OFW members in your organizations.

Thank you.

DELMER R. CRUZ
Labor Attache

by:

ESPERANZA C. COBARRUBIAS
Welfare Officer

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Ambassador Cruz Awards the PAL Round Trip Ticket Promo to Tadian/Bagnen Dance Troupe

2008-09-16T22:45:00.000-07:00

14 September, Seoul- Ambassador Luis T. Cruz awards the Philippine Airlines Round Trip Ticket promo prize to the Tadian-Bagnen Organization Dance Troupe as they won the Cordillera Brotherhood Organization Dance Competition 2008 with 5 groups competing that includes Bontoc, Bayabas, Mabuda and Ubaya.This dance competition was organized in preparation for the upcoming Gangnam Dance Festival which the Cordillerans are planning to join.

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CBO Chusok Program 2008

2008-09-13T07:04:00.000-07:00

Please Click the image for clearer view.

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Warning on Undeclared Remittances

2008-09-10T01:35:00.000-07:00

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Pinagtripan Ko Ang Bata

2008-09-10T01:31:00.000-07:00

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Bishop Moses Chungalao in Korea

2008-09-10T01:21:00.000-07:00

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Ambassador Cruz Invitation to Watch La Vida Rosa in Myeongdong

2008-08-28T22:06:00.000-07:00

Embassy of the Philippines
Seoul, Korea

Mga Kababayan ko sa Timog Korea,

In line with the 2nd Chungmuro International Film Festival, I would like to invite you to support and watch the feature film “La Vida Rosa” by Director Chito S. Rono, the lone Philippine entry to the Film Festival.

“La Vida Rosa” is scheduled to be screened on 04 September, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. at Cinus Myeongdong.

For more information on the festival, please visit www.chiffs.kr.

Sincerely yours,

(sgd) LUIS T. CRUZ
Ambassador

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FBCFI Evangelistic Concert and Presentation of Filipino Cultural Dances

2008-08-28T22:02:00.001-07:00

Sir/Madam,

A summer greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

The church of the Free Believers In Christ Fellowship International-Korea will hold its first anniversary celebration with the details below:

The Event: An Evangelistic Concert with the presentation of Filipino Cultural Dances
Date : September 07, 2008
Venue : National Red Cross in Majangdong
(20 meters away from Majang Sijang toward Homeplus Dept. Store)
Time : 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (with lunch)

We would like to invite you and your group to join us on the celebration. We are please to inform you if you can present any cultural dance or at least one kind of dance approbate per group.

Thank you very much and the good Lord bless you all.

Very truly yours,

(sgd) Pator Benny Balawis Jr.
Free Believers in Christ Fellowship International (FBCFI)
HP 070-8153-7347

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Wendell for Mr. Kalinangang Filipino 2008

2008-08-28T00:51:00.001-07:00

He got the looks, charm and talent! But why is Wendell evading my calls?

Sige nga at ng mai-post dito sa blog at sakaling lilitaw siya at sumali sa Search for Ginoo at Binibining Kalinangang Filipino 2008.

This search is organized by the Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community and to be held on October 19, 2008 at the Dongsong High School Auditorium.

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New Shalom Migrants Center

2008-08-28T00:27:00.000-07:00

Let's keep our fingers crossed and pray that this building will house the Shalom Migrants Center which is presently in Namyeong. I will not devulge this early where it is located although you can find it on www.onfino.com or ask CBO Pres. Basan or Fr. Choi. Clever me?

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Pres. Basan Trip to the Embassy

2008-08-28T00:17:00.000-07:00

All smiles... the smiles that inspire and encourage OFWs in Korea not to shy away from the Philippine Embassy.

CBO President Basan sandwiched by Labor Attache Delmer Cruz, Ambassador Luis Cruz and Welfare Officer Pat Cobarrubias.

Ask me why Basan went there... in the comments section... hehehe

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Bontoc Organization On the Go

2008-08-28T00:05:00.000-07:00

The Ifontoks here were busy preparing the raffle tickets to be drawn. They were so patient and deligent to roll thousands of tickets and puting them inside a straw one by one! I dunno how they manage that ... we waited for quite a long time for them to finish. But it's good because the other people had the chance to tete-tete with one another while I took a nap with delicious foods and drinks on the table!

The result of the raffle draw will be posted here very soon. Paging Bontoc Organization President JOHN WAYNE...

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Look! Onfino's Making Waves

2008-08-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!

How are you doing these days? It’s quite sometime that onfino admin has sent you messages. We hope and pray that you’re all fine with the Lord’s blessing in abundance.

Be pleased to know that at Onfino Online, there are lots of topics to read and learn from. Our Free Board is attracting several writers who interact with their postings and comments respectively. The Photo Gallery is also picking up. Many are uploading their pictures for you to see and recognized. And how about the various Announcements, Counseling, Buy and Sell, Webzine which is uploaded regularly, and soon the Fund Raising Sections? Everything now at Onfino Online is going overboard.

And yes, we have some promos soon to come. So why not keep posted? Visit, Register and Participate at www.onfino.com. Who knows you’ll be luckier this time and bag some prizes at stake.

Further at Onfino Online, we have the cheapest airline tickets just for you. Just give us a ring 02-2079-2214 and know what’s in store. There are extra bonuses as super discounts especially with Philippine Airlines.

Don’t forget… only at Onfino Online does all things become better and better! Join us now!!

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CBO Chusok Program

2008-08-13T07:57:00.000-07:00

CHUSOK PROGRAM
September 13, 2008

PART I
CBO Championship Games
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Majangdong High School Basketball Court

PART II
CBO Cultural Dance Competition
4 :00 pm - 8 :00 pm Majangdong RED Cross Building

1. Invocation
2. National Anthem
3. Opening Remarks
4. Surprise Number
5. Introduction of Judges and Criteria for Judging
6. CULTURAL Dance
7. Inspirational Talk
8. CULTURAL Dance
9. Intermission Number
10. MESSAGE by Guest Speaker
11. Raffle Draw
12. Intermission Number
13. Awarding of Trophies to Basketball Tournament Winners
14. Raffle Draw
15. Awarding of Trophies/Certificates to Cultural Dance Winners
16. Closing Remarks

PART III song dance song dance song dance

NB: This Cultural Dance Competition is being held in preparation for the GANGNAM DANCE FESTIVAL on October 2008 and for the promotion of our Cordillera Ethnic Dances to the world!

Everybody is invited !!!

United CBO all over Korea!

Help Needed for Bruno Degawan

2008-08-01T06:37:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Here’s an update with Bruno:

It’s good Lynette chatted with me this morning. Somehow I got hold of Roland Bosaing, President of the Sagada Migrant Workers Association (SMWA), who knows the what abouts of Bruno.

Bruno is presently comatose at St. Mary’s Hospital, Uijungbu, north of Seoul. It takes about 2 hours by train from Seoul to Uijungbu. There are many Cordillerans in this area.

Fr. Cho Hee In of the Uijungbu Catholic Migrant Workers Center is taking charge. Lynette is right about the tulong-tulong from the churches here. We had encoutered several cases na kasi. We personally know Fr. Peter Choi of Anglican’s Shallom Migrants Center in Seoul. He’s very supportive with CBO and in fact meron atang outreach program in Besao. He will be informed about Bruno.

We already coordinated the case to OWWA Officer Pat Cobarrubias, former OWWA OIC in La Union and Region 3. She likewise made endorsement to Consul Belo of ATN (Assistance to Nationals). We were assured that they’re going to visit Bruno next week.

I advised Roland to coordinate with CBO too.

So that’s the latest til Sunday again! I’m not a good reporter kaya pasensiya. I will post this at www.cbo-korea.blogspot .com

Cordilove reporting directly from Seoul, Korea!

(note: Robert 'Bruno' Degawan,60, from Sagada, Mountain Province. He suffered stroke July 27, 2008 and now at St. Mary's Hospital.

The above message was an offshoot of bibaknets@yahoogroups.com

For more information and donations please contact Roland Bosaing at 010-6870-4168)

United CBO all over Korea!

Onfino Open Promo Winners

2008-07-04T00:20:00.000-07:00

contact cordilove 010-8061-1623 for more details.

A Coordinator's Dilema

2008-06-20T22:42:00.000-07:00

To be continued...

Independence Day '08 Location

2008-06-05T20:13:00.000-07:00

Please people of the nation, don't lost your way to celebrate the 110th Philippine Independence Day at Han River. Click www.sulyapinoy.org for the exact location. Keep browsing and enjoy!

Sulyapinoy Features CBO

2008-05-31T19:25:00.000-07:00

Grab a copy now! Available in Hyewadong and Han River during the Independence Day celebration. Hurry... limited copies ...

2008-05-31T19:12:00.001-07:00

TO ALL HEADS/LEADERS OF FILCOM ORGANIZATIONS/INSTITUTIONS IN KOREA:

We are very glad to inform you of more and bigger prizes for our raffle, including free roundtrip ticket and 2 night vacation for two in Boracay, Cebu and Manila! Please refer to the attached raffle prizes. For raffle tickets, please call WelOf Esperanza "Pat" Cobarrubias at 010 3184 9734. As agreed upon during our meeting last 24 May 2008, deadline for submission of payments for sold tickets and return of unsold tickets is on 06 June 2008 at 4:00pm at the Philippine Embassy.

Posters and fliers for the June 8 event will be available today, 31 May 2008 at 1:00pm. Kindly contact WelOf Pat to get your copies for posting in your respective areas. We will likewise appreciate it if you can disseminate/forward the attached soft copy to your respective members/networks.

Final reservation for tents is on June 4, 2008. Cost of rent for one tent (6m x 3m) with 2 tables and five chairs is KW52,000.00 which should be paid on or before 06 June 2008. Please contact WelOf Pat for this purpose. There will be an award for the best dressed booth. Attached is a list of organizations that have reserved/paid for tents.

Everyone is encouraged to come in Filipiniana attire, or outfit that is appropriate to the occasion. A best in attire group will be chosen as well.

Food donations are very much welcome. Please coordinate with WelOf Pat. Attached is a list of organizations with donations.

You are encouraged to invite your employers, or Korean friends/network who have been helpful to Filipinos. Kindly send us ASAP their names, company/organization, fax, landline/CP nos. and email add.

See you in our final coordination meeting on 06 June 2008, 4:00pm at the Embassy.

DELMER CRUZ
Labor Attache
Coordinator, June 8 event

United CBO all over Korea!

A Tie for the BEST In UNIFORM Award

2008-05-27T08:20:00.000-07:00

MABUDA and Buguias Teams bagged the Best in Uniform Award as judged by Labor Attache Delmer Cruz and Alfa Villacorte.

Fr. Choi, as supportive as he can be, donated the 5 NCAA basket balls.

United CBO in Korea!

Am I i-Fontok?

2008-05-18T07:06:00.000-07:00

Many times I have been asked, taga-saan ka sa atin? I would automatically say from Barlig.

Asan iyon? Two hours away from Bontoc.

Ano iyon? Eh di capital ng Mountain Province.

Ah sa Benguet! ... (susme naman!) taga-Baguio City nga lang ako!

Oo maganda doon... (hay naku po!) of course naman, Summer Capital of the Philippines eh!

(nakakatawa ba ang conversation?... pinagtripan ko isuot ang uniform nila kanina... join naman agad si Sanley Lim. Send me your pics din para ilagay ko dito sa blog with matching captions ha?)

CBO Basketball Tournament 2008

2008-05-18T06:11:00.000-07:00

Today is supposed to be the opening of the CBO Basketball Tournament 2008. However, the rain confined the group within the Majangdong High School Corridors. The referees instead discussed the rules and regulations to be imposed and 'drawed lots' the sequence of the game.

This year's participating teams are Mabuda, Bontoc, FBI, Bugias, Kabayan, Otucan, Sabangan, Camp 6, Data, Guinzadan and Bayabas. What happened to the Tadian Team, the Defending Champion? They back-out! Oh why, oh why? ... you don't like to relinguish the trophy or afraid that the speculations that by your winning last year is just a TSAMBA? hehehehe, joke joke joke...

The referees are members of BAP (Basketball Association of the Philippines) namely Gilbert, Dante Bor-as and Jay Panaga. Marshall Martinez will man the table.

The presence of Fr. Peter Choi is highly appreciated. Also present is his staff Choi Woong Jae who has already adopted an igorot name, Banglayan. Fr. Choi will be donating 5 NCAA basketballs next Sunday, the opening of the tournament.

Thanks Fr. Choi!

CBO Performs at Arirang Int'l. Migrants Festival

2008-05-17T19:22:00.000-07:00

The just concluded 2008 Migrants' Arirang Festival last Sunday was a booming success. This event was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and hosted by the Multicultural Open Society Inc. "It's main purpose is to help migrant workers and marriage immigrants in Korea better harmonize with Koreans and Korean Society."

CBO have gone further in promoting our cherished Igorot dances such Balambang, Takik, Pattong and Handkerchief Dance during the Festival. Our grateful appreciation goes to Fr. Peter Choi of Yongsan Shalom House for Migrants for his unwavering support to the oraganization. The success of the participation of CBO was through the coordinated efforts of Ms. Brenda Bryan, Anthony P. and some CBO officers and members.

Arirang TV asked the CBO Adviser how does she feel coming to this festival. "I'm very happy. To be a part of this international festival is pride in itself. We Cordillerans, although we belong to the minority group in the Philippines are proud to show the world our ethnic dances. We are here to promote brotherhood and peace. God bless Korea!"

For more: "Korea for the World, the World for Korea.

2008-05-10T17:44:00.000-07:00

Hardy Caligtan's San Wanes Ko Album

2008-05-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

SAN WANES KO by Hardy Caligtan is now available in Korea! Get your CD copies now at a very minimal price!!

All songs in this album are originally composed and written by Hardy. This album is dedicated to all igorots scattered abroad...
1. San Baro
2. San Wanes Ko
3. I Love You ... pay laeng
4. Igorota Me
5. Ay! Aye
6. San Layad Ko Ken Sik-a
7. Torogi Ak
8. Tanging Ikaw
9. Adik Malinglingan
10. Nu Koma Mabalin
11. Laylaydek Sik-a
12. Igorot Tako

Please email hardycaligtan@yahoo.com for more info.

(maiyaw-awan di homesickness ya problema mu! I've played the album 3x and it's really great!)

Proposed Jobfair in Baguio City

2008-05-03T09:48:00.000-07:00

There is a proposal that CBO in partnership with Sandigan Club will conduct a Jobfair at the Baguio City Hall this coming July. Included also are Medical/Dental Missions and Trainings for jobs abroad.

In this regard, we are distributing survey forms for you to fill-up. We need this to know who are your beneficiaries and their contact numbers in order for them to avail of this rare opportunity.

For more info contact grace 010-5840-7707.

Invitation to Attend the Financial Literacy Seminar by Labor Attache Delmer Cruz

2008-05-03T09:37:00.000-07:00

In celebration of Labor Day 2008, POLO will conduct a Seminar on Financial Literacy. The training aims to promote savings consciousness among OFWs working in South Korea.

In this regard may we invite you and/or your representatives to attend the said seminar on May 4, 2008, Sunday, at 2:00PM to be held at the Ground flr. of the Philippine Embassy, Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea.

Please confirm your attendance by replying thru this email or call our Office at tel. no. 0237853634/0237853635.

We look forward to your participation.

Thank you.

DELMER R. CRUZ
Labor Attache

by:

ESPERANZA C. COBARRUBIAS
Welfare Officer--

Atty. Delmer R.Cruz

Labor Attache

Philippine Overseas Labor Office

Embassy of the Republic of the PhilippinesJinsong

Bldg., 34-4, Itaewon1-dong, Yongsan-Ku

Seoul 140-201 Korea

(82)2 3785-3634 to 35010-4573-6290

http://us.mc504.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=polokor@gmail.com

Joint Independence Day and Migrant Workers Day Celebration

2008-05-03T07:33:00.000-07:00

The CBO will be performing during the Joint Independence Day and Migrant Workers Day Celebration on June 8, 2008, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Han Gang Park, Seoul, Korea. In addition to this, the CBO was tasked to help make invitations.

There are 13 Filippino organizations participating in the cultural presentations. Also, a live Filipino Band will showcase their talents. And at least one famous artist from the Philippines will be invited. Name?.... suspense!

The program of the event was discussed last Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Philippine Embassy (1st Floor) at 5:00PM. Below is a draft programme:

10:00 - 10:45 .................................Religious Services (per Faith)
10:45 -11:00 ................................... Parade (per Community)
11:45 - 12:00 NN ........................... Entrance of Colors and National Anthem
12:00 - 12:30 ................................. Reading of Messages
12:30 -4:00 P.M. ........................... Lunch, Performances, Raffle

Note: Punta tayong lahat para mas exciting! Please keep in touch with the CBO Officers for updates of our responsibilities and participation in the event.

CBO attends Trainors Training

2008-05-03T06:17:00.000-07:00

A Trainors Training on Korean Labor Law and basic Immigration Law was held on April 13 and 20, 2008 (two Sundays) from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The said training, arranged by the Philippine Embassy thru POLO, was facilitated by the Korean Labor Education Institute (KLEI) and conducted at the KLEI training center in Kang Nam, Seoul.

All participants who completed the training were given Certificates of Completion at the end of the activity.

On photo are Pres. Basan, Adviser Grace and Lilia with Elizer Peneranda (Chief Editor of Sulyapinoy).

Filipina running for congressional seat in South Korea--DFA

2008-03-28T05:32:00.000-07:00

JUDITH A. HERNANDEZ, from Cavite is running for a congressional seat in Korea (Seongnam Area) this April 9, 2008. Let's support her in any way we can. Talk to your Sajangnims, co-workers, friends, acquintances and others to win the election.

MANILA, Philippines -- A Filipina who has acquired Korean citizenship has been making waves in South Korea for being the first foreign-born citizen to run for a seat in the country’s National Assembly, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.

In his report to the home office, Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Luis T. Cruz said Judith A. Hernandez, a former resident of Cavite, is the first candidate of non-Korean lineage to run for the Philippine equivalent of a congressional seat.

Hernandez, who became a citizen when she married her late Korean husband 15 years ago, is running under the “Republic of Korea Party,” a new party organized by former presidential candidate Kook-hyun Moon, for the general elections on April 9.

Campaigning on a platform of improving the welfare of migrant workers, foreign spouses, and their children, Hernandez began her political career as an involved citizen in her local community in Seongnam, a city less than an hour from Seoul, shortly after she lived there.Hernandez met with the Philippine ambassador on March 26. She told Cruz she thinks Korean society is opening up and her entry into politics signals possible changes in the perception and a more accepting view of foreigners.“The [candidacy] of Hernandez has so far enjoyed warm response. Her ranking in the party recently climbed from 8th to 7th out of more than 20 hopefuls,” the DFA said in a statement. (By Veronica Uy INQUIRER.netFirst Posted 17:49:00 03/28/2008)

Read more here.

United CBO all over Korea!

From OWWA Officer Pat Cobarrubias

2008-03-26T04:26:00.000-07:00

TO ALL HEADS/LEADERS OF FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/INSTITUTIONS IN KOREA:

We wish to inform you that POLO/OWWA is continuously accepting renewal of OWWA membership for Overseas Filipino Workers regardless of their visa status (E-9, professionals, household workers, entertainers and illegal workers). For a $25 membership contribution (in the case of Korea, renewal is every year), an OWWA member-OFW is entitled to different programs and services of the agency over and above the provisions of the employment contract, offer of employers or the laws of receiving country. Please find the attached brochure for your reference.

It will be appreciated if you can disseminate the said information to your OFW members/constituents for their security and protection. The Philippine Embassy is open from Mondays to Fridays, 9:00AM-4:30PM and every 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, 9:00AM-12:00PM.

Thank you and have a good day.

United CBO all over Korea!

CBO Meeting at Shalom House

2008-03-26T04:11:00.000-07:00

Caling all CBO Officers, Advisers and Chapter Presidents to attend the Emergency Meeting on Sunday, 23, 2008 at 10:00 Am, Shalom Migrants Center. Your presence is very highly appreciated. Important matters to be discussed.

Note: Practice for the Igorot dance is still ongoing. Those who are interested to join should contact the CBO Officers or members and come on Sunday, 2PM, Shalom Migrants Center.

United CBO all over Korea!

Yongsan Shalom House

2008-03-23T01:01:00.000-07:00

Yongsan shalom House is a nongovernment organization (NGO) for migrant workers in Korea.

Services:
1. Labor Consultation
2. Consultation over your life in Korea
3. Medical Consultation
4. Educational and Cultural Programs
5. Program for your better life after returning to home country
6. Community supporting programs and cultural events

OPENS EVERYDAY EXCEPT MONDAY at 10 AM - 6 PM

SUNDAY PROGRAM: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
1. Korean Language & Culture Class
2. Computer Class
3. Others

The Yongsan Shallom House for Migrant Workers is under the auspices of The Anglican Church in Korea.

Fr. J. Peter Choi, Priest-in-Cahrge

note: How to get here? See the left side of this blogsite.

CBO, Wake Up!

2008-03-23T00:29:00.000-07:00

The written comments that we have received regarding the organization maybe only 3 but it should be a wake-up call to everyone especially to the CBO officers. Mr./Ms. Anonymous have said it right, "Is CBO still existing?"

We could answer positively. CBO is still alive and kickin' in spirit and in truth because our vision/mission is inherent in everyone's heart. Although the officers are somehow hibernating due to the winter season, we just hope and pray that they are contemplating the things that should be done so as not to miss the 13th CBO Anniversary this year.

This is a challenge, eh? Goodluck!

Arirang Invites CBO

2008-03-22T23:54:00.000-07:00

The 4th Migrants Arirang invites CBO to participate on their annual festival to be held on May 11, 2008 at the Olympic Park, Seoul, Korea.

This festival will showcase the different cultures of the participating migrants from many countries.

Go go go Cordillerans! Show the world the BEST of our BESTS!!

Thank You from Lorenzo

2008-03-22T23:14:00.000-07:00

It's time to rejoice for the Lord is risen! Happy Easter to one and all!!

Lorenzo may be in the Philippines now recuperating from his accident, his message of gratitude will reach those people who made it possible for him to cope up during his times of longing and suffering. In no particular order, for their spiritual, financial and whatever way they have shared:

BRAIN HOSPITAL, Dongdaemun, Seoul

FR. J. PETER CHOI, Shallom Migrants Center in Yongsan, Seoul

Fr. Salvador Marcaida, MSP and Chonmasan Filipino Catholic Community

Kasan Migrant Center c/o Pauline Bagangan

Ptr. Benny, Free Believers Church, Itaewon

Ptr. Ronnie, River of Life

Philippine Embassy

Mary, Cielo, ...

... and others we failed to mention

THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!

Prayer Request for Lorenzo Manghi

2008-02-24T05:17:00.000-08:00

Please click the letter to enlarge!

United CBO all over Korea!

The Philippine Embassy wishes to announce that the Consular Section will be implementing revised schedule of consular fees effective 01 February 2008

2008-02-16T06:30:00.000-08:00

Our Deepest Empathy

2008-02-08T23:43:00.000-08:00

The Officers, members, fellow Cordillerans and friends in Korea are in deep sorrow for the death of our lone Mountain Province Solon Victor Dominguez.

May he rest in peace!

Congressman Vic Domingues Dies

2008-02-08T21:13:00.000-08:00

Mountain Province solon Victor Dominguez dies; 72
By Frank CimatuNorthern Luzon BureauFirst Posted 18:50:00 02/08/2008

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines -- Representative Victor S. Dominguez of the lone district of Mountain Province succumbed Friday to cardiac arrest and complications from diabetes at St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City . He was 72.

Mountain Province Governor Maximo Dalog said Dominguez had been sick for sometime.
"The province is deeply mourning his death and his provincemates would like to pay their last respects," said Dalog.

Dominguez served as Mountain Province representative from 1987 to 1998 and from 2004 to present. He was replaced by his wife, Josephine, in 1998.

He ran but lost to Roy Pilando in the 1998 elections. Pilando died before finishing his term.
Dominguez belonged to an influential family in the Cordillera. His father, Alejandro, was a former mayor of Sabangan, the family hometown, while his older brother, Honorio, served as mayor of Tadian town.

A civil engineering graduate of Saint Louis University here, Dominguez started as a gravel-and-sand dealer and contractor.

............................................

> In a message dated 8/02/2008 7:36:09 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time,PeteDominguezz@ ... writes:> >

Mt Province Congressman Victor Dominguez passed away at 2:00 PMManila time, February 8, 2008. His body will remain at the Congressional Hall, then moved to the Batasan Tuesday. His final journey will be Wednesday to Baguio for the internment. May he rest inpeace!> >

-pete dominguez-

source: bibaknets@yahoogroups.com

CBO Chapter in Hyehwadong?

2008-01-20T05:36:00.000-08:00

This is just a dream. How would you like if we have a CBO Chapter in Hyehwadong? Your comments are very important.

Singing Contest Sa Hewa

2008-01-20T05:14:00.000-08:00

Kakailiyans ay taga-Cordi, I know that you have this power! Ipakita u man garud wen? Join the singing contest on February 3, 2008. The anual event is the International Migrants' Day and as usual, sa Dongsong High School auditorium pa rin gaganapin. Many fabulous prices are at stake courtesy of the Pastoral Labor Counselling Office, Diocese of Seoul.

You will be competing with fellow Filipinos at iba pang lahi gaya ng Indonisians, Chinese, Viatnamese. If one of you will make it or kahit runner-up, you will have a space in this blog with sparkling banner of congratulations. And of course may u-tube pa!

Those who are interested, please contact Edgar Balista at 011 9683 7430.

Upcoming Popularity Contest

2007-12-15T03:56:00.001-08:00

We will soon be having this popularity contest this coming February! All CBO chapters are challenged to field in your candidates. Those cordillera organizations who are not yet affiliated with us, please do so. You are most welcome. Let's be one!

This event will be your cherished memory in Korea if ever. Contact the CBO officers for more details.

A Priest with the BIG BIG HEART

2007-12-14T22:00:00.000-08:00

For how many times had we dreaded the time of your departure but we have to accept reality. If you go, what will happen, who would help us, how would life be... a lot of questions asked also by others. However, life is so wonderful to endulge in searching for the answers. God is so great and He'll make a way in solving all problems.

Fr. Glenn Giovanni Jaron, MSP, has been here for the past 15 years. He is the chaplain of the biggest Filipino Community in Korea, the Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community for 10 years. As a priest, counselor and a friend, he has done so many things surpassing even the most popular Filipino diplomat in Korea. Many Filipinos will attest to this fact (Dare me if one disputes. .. cordilove).

Thank you Fr. Glenn Jaron for being part of our lives during bad times and good times. You will always be in our hearts. As you endeavor a new life journey elswhere in this whole wide world, may God take care of you always!

The pic was taken during the Church Volunteers Christmas Party con Farewell Party last Dec. 9 at the Capital Hotel. Laughters and tears overflowed!

New Challenge for a President

2007-12-14T21:45:00.000-08:00

We congratulate Edgar T. Balista for a job well done during his stint as the founding-president of the Visayas and Mindanao Oraganization in Korea. You have indeed gone the extra miles in the performance of your duties and responsibilities.

Now the great challenge has come to new heights as you will be at the helm of the Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community. Go go go friend, "If God is with us who can be against us?"

Pray more that whatever you do, God's in control. Amen!

Make Use of the Community Forum

2007-11-08T18:19:00.000-08:00

This is an invitation to all. Please make use of our community forum to say anything you like as long as we maintain good manners and right conduct (ethics ba). We reserve the right to edit postings if deemed necessary.

Thank you again. We are waiting for you on board the unstoppable cruise onlin!

At the Championship Grounds

2007-09-26T09:57:00.000-07:00

Bhasan, Nitz, Chris, Rocky and Grace posed with the Champion's Banner.

Better luck next time, others! Beat the Tadian Team!

All Out Support

2007-09-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

Fr. Peter Choi of Shallom House, Super Gem Cargo and Kabayan Cargo in full support for the CBO. They donated trophies, cash prizes as well as fruits during the CBO Basketball Tournament Finals at Majangdong Middle School last Sunday, September 23, 2007. Our most gratitude to one and all!

"In unity, there is strength."

CBO Officers and Friends

2007-09-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

They are all smiles. But what are behind those beautiful smiles? Yup, the difficulties, the pains, the joys and at times sorrows in keeping the organization in tact.

They are leaders by examples!

Share What You Have

2007-09-25T10:01:00.000-07:00

To make this blog interesting, educational, entertaining and even evangelizing, we enjoin the officers, members and advisers of the organization, the bloggers and empathizers to send in their contributions, either pics, video clips, compositions, whatever have you got...

Please don't hesitate to comment, suggest or critic the site. We are here to inform the world that Cordillerans in Korea are alive and kickin'!

email us now at cordilove2001@yahoo.com (a temporary address)

CBO 12th Anniversary

2007-09-25T09:35:00.000-07:00

February 2007, Itaewon Hotel, Seoul, Korea

1) Consul Jed Dayang

2) CBO President Basan Beligen
3) CBO Adviser Grace Fikingas and CBO Cultural Dancers

Omali Kayo!

2007-09-25T01:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blogsite of the Cordillera Brotherhood Organization in Korea. By doing so, you will discover our unique culture and tradition.

Know us better to truly appreciate what we really are. Be our brothers and sisters in Christ. Share with us your life stories and let's make this world a better place.

Matagu-tagu tako am-in!