CBO Performs at Arirang Int'l. Migrants Festival

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.

Hardy Caligtan's San Wanes Ko Album

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Our Deepest Empathy

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

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.

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> 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-

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CBO Chapter in Hyehwadong?

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

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.