News: Top Asian Artists Wow International...
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Volume 1 Issue 12
by Dondave Jabay
S eoul, November 2 — Inspired and in great honor
of the living hero priest of Filipino migrant work-
ers in South Korea, SULYAPINOY publication
launched the Gawad Fr. Glenn Giovanni Jaron 2008
for Most Outstanding Filipinos and Filipino Communi-
ties in South Korea during its 1st anniversary celebra-
tion at Columban Mission House.
Fr. Glenn, who was the chaplain of Hyehwadong
Filipino Catholic Community (HFCC) for ten years
from 1998 to 2007, continuously inspired Filipino
groups and communities like FEWA and SULYAPI-
NOY volunteers with his significant services to all
Filipino migrant workers in South Korea regardless of
their orientation, gender, visa status and beliefs.
SULYAPINOY editor-in-chief Elizer Penaranda
shared that the much coveted award aimed to pay
tribute Filipinos who have significantly rendered ex-
emplary services and helped promote migrants’ wel-
fare, leadership and solidarity, (turn to page 4)
by Edward Castro
(L-R) Kishore Patrimonio and Sheryl de Villa, 2nd Runners Up; May Heducos and Israel Antonio,
G. at Bb. Kalinangang Pilipino 2008; and Jennilyn Danting and Mark Brazas, 1st Runners Up.
H yehwadong, Oct. 19 — “Maraming katangian
ang mga Pinoy...at saan mang dako sila ng
mundo mag-tungo ay dala-dala nila ito kalakip ang
pananalig sa Diyos at lumalaban ng patas,” said May
Heducos, a native of Bukidnon who was crowned as
Binibining Kalinangang Pilipino or Ms. Filipino Culture
2008 at Tongsong Auditorium.
Together with Israel Antonio, a native of Baguio City,
who was crowned as Ginoong Kalinangang Filipino or
Mr. Filipino Culture 2008. As spearheaded by the
Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community (HFCC),
May and Israel shared with other seven equally gor-
geous and handsome contestants the crown and
prestige of being the first Mr. And Ms. Filipino Culture
candidates.
Also, May pulled special awards like Miss Internet,
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Feature: SULYAPINOY Surely Rings A Bell! 6
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Profile: Gawad Fr. Glenn Awardees... 12
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www.sulyapinoy.org October 2008
1st Anniversary Celebration
The m e: “ W e ’ ve c o m e t h i s f a r b y f a i th.”
Guest of Honor and Speaker: HE Ambassador Luis T. Cruz
November 2, 2008
Columban Mission House, Seoul, South Korea
Miss Congeniality, Miss by Elizer Penaranda
Onfino, Best in Tradi-
tional Costume while
Israel received Mr. Dar-
S eoul, Oct. 12 — “Fighting!” This has been the
landmark announcement from FEWA with
president Sofonias Paragsa who has set to present
ling of the Crowd, Mr.
the 5,415 campaigned signatures from various Fili-
Personality, Best in Tal-
pino communities including the full support of the
ent, and Best in Barong
Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community (HFCC)
Tagalog awards respec-
chaplain Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP, to the House of
tively.
Philippine Senate and other government agencies
this month to show their ongoing united opposition to
Themed “Migranteng
NPS-SSS bilateral agreement on pension funds.
Pinoy...Talento at Kul-
Photo by Edward Castro tura, this year's pageant
SULYAP’ managing editor Dondave Jabay has
has promoted the diver-
finalized all the needed information materials includ-
sity of Filipino culture and
ing a petition letter to address the (turn to page 2)
values as the candidates
highlighted the event with their talent, charm and
intelligence. As ambassadors of Filipino culture,
each candidate showcased flashy and colorful
Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana gown as they did
the catwalk along the promenade center stage.
“During the talent competition, the candidates
surprised the judges and the cheering crowd with
song and dance interpretations, and stirring mono-
logues, all focused on native and cultural songs
and dances, history and culture of the Philippines,”
said the supporter of a candidate.
Photo by Felix Ferrer
Sheryl de Villa and Kishore Patrimonio, Jenilyn FEWA Officers show united opposition to NPS-SSS
bilateral agreement and set to present 5,415 campaigned
Danting and Mark Brazas emerged as Binibini at
Ginoong Kalinangang Filipino (turn to page 4) signatures to the Philippine House of Senate.
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FEWA: ‘Fighting’ against
massive campaign opposition of all migrant workers
in South Korea to the provisions on the bilateral
agreement. His initiative of doing confirmations to
National Pension Scheme personnel prompted
Jabay to bring the details and updates of the issue
to the Filipino community.
As reported, the procedure in the formulation of the
Bilateral Agreement clearly violated the constitu-
tional rights of the workers in terms of information
and consultation, removal of the 50% employer’s
share in EPS worker’s monthly pension contribution
as they will be excluded from NPS coverage, result-
ing in the loss of workers’ small business opportuni-
ties upon return, unconstitutional mandatory mem-
bership on SSS, and the vulnerability of our refund
to corruption at home have triggered the concerned
workers to call for the massive campaign.
Also FEWA administrative adviser Rebenson
Recana called for unity as the group received invita-
tions among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
from different provinces and cities including Pusan.
In coordination with Andy Palad, an official of Fili-
pino Workers Organization in Korea (FILWORK) in
Pusan, FEWA disseminate the needed information
and answered a number of queries about the said
bilateral agreement to other Filipino communities
and leaders like Samahang Barangay in Noksan
with officials Emmanuel Uson and Lina Garduna,
FILWORK with its founder Kang Bang-su, FASIGKO
with president Val de Guzman, Filipino Migrant
Workers Association in Pusan (FIMIWAP) with
president Myrna Barredo and SAPI NA ‘KO with
president Tess Manangan.
However, Barredo shared about the provision of
some legal assistance in pursuing the current cam-
paign and submitting of the required documents to
concerned government offices while De Guzman
raised some queries in behalf of some irregular
workers who have had contributions under of
different names.
Also, Palad reassured FEWA to intensify the ongo-
ing campaign against the bilateral agreement thru
constant monitoring and coordination with various
Filipino communities in Pusan and nearby
provinces.
Inspirational Quote
“Success is not measured by what
you accomplish but by the
opposition you have encountered,
and the courage with which you
have maintained the struggle
against overwhelming odds.”
- Orison Swett Marden -
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by Dondave Jabay
S eoul, Oct. 6 — Top
Asian artists from
nine Asian countries like
TVXQ, Shinee, Girls’
Generation of South
Korea; W-inds, Berryz
Kobo of Japan; Anson Hu
of China; Fahrenheit of
Taiwan; Karen Mok of
Hongkong; Ho Quynh
Huong of Vietnam; Ice of
Thailand; and Agnes
Monica of Indonesia and
Photo by Dondave Jabay
Rivermaya of the FEWA group together with other Filipino audience proudly raise the Philippine flaglets in the
Philippines wowed the middle of the international crowd as they watch the performance of Rivermaya during the
international audience of 5th Asia Song Festival.
their performances during the 5th Asia Song Fes- crowd with a ballad and Tsuchiya, who starred in
tival at World Cup Stadium. the popular Japanese film “Kamikaze Girls,” gave
the crowd of her hit song “Rose.”
On the other hand, members and officers of Fili-
pino EPS Workers Association (FEWA) and SU- More so, rising pop group Shinee evoked cheers
LYAPINOY flocked to the concert venue which from the crowd, as they performed their hit song,
presented the biggest group among all Filipino “You’re So Pretty.” Shinee and Japanese girl group
audience. The Filipino audience altogether waved Berryz Kobo also received Best New Artist award
the Philippine flaglets during the performance of during the festival.
Rivermaya with the estimated 35,000 people
Korea’s top ballad singer Shin Seung-hun per-
attended the concert.
formed “I Believe,” a song from the popular Korean
film “My Sassy Girl” while Agnes Monica, dubbed as
Rivermaya, the 2006 MTV Asia awardee, com- the Britney Spears of Indonesia, also caught atten-
posed of vocalist Jayson Fernandez, drummer tion for her sizzling dance number.
Mark Escueta, bassist Japs Sergio and guitarist
Mike Elgar performed two songs “Nice To” and Expectedly, the night’s biggest cheers were re-
“You’ll Be Safe Here,” both of which were warmly served for popular male groups, Fahrenheit from
received by the audience. Taiwan, W-inds from Japan and TVXQ from South
Korea.
Labor Attaché Delmer Cruz also watched the
festival. He managed to provide some VIP tickets Fahrenheit showed off their strong dance moves, as
to the late comers who have registered but feel they performed three songs, including the cheerful
short to get the tickets. “New Home.” The group’s popularity recently soared
around Asia after two of its members, Wu Chun and
Two weeks before the concert, Attaché Mylo Jiro Wang starred in “Hana Kimi, a Taiwanese
Fausto on Culture and Arts of the Philippine Em- drama.
bassy in Seoul made a series of announcement
inviting all Filipino migrant workers. A pre- W-inds, a three-member R&B group, who recently
registration form was provided to determine the released their album “Seventh Ave.,” also performed
total expected number of Filipino spectators and their latest single for the first time in Korea.
to ensure they will be provided with free VIP tick-
ets. The crowd became even more excited when TVXQ
came out to perform songs from their new album
“As a foreigner, I am really impressed and thank- “Mirotic,” and “Hey! (Don’t Bring Me Down).”
ful to the organizers. Besides special treatment to
With the theme “Asia is One,” the Asia Song Festi-
foreign audience, I feel delighted with VIP free
val has always been aiming to increase cultural
tickets,” Lovely, a Filipina audience said.
exchanges among Asian countries and promoting
Asian music. Shin Hyun-taek, director of Korea
The concert unfolded with international Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange
opera singer Rose Jang belting out “All That
Jazz”. Korean boyband SS501 with two dance
(KOFICE), an organizer of the song festival, said
that the 5th Asia Song Festival has grown to be-
numbers followed by Hong Kong’s R&B diva come one of the biggest music festivals in Asia.
Karen Mok’s energetic singing performance. “The festival brings artists from different countries
together and creates a solid foundation for artists to
While Chinese singer Anson Hu serenaded the become stars around Asia,” he added.
 EDITORIAL

A Tribute to SULYAPINOY First Anniversary Celebration

D ubbed as the voice of the living heroes, Filipino
EPS Workers Association (FEWA) has set the
community journalism by which people participate
actively by doing journalism in serving people and
involving in some issues that are relevant to various
Filipino communities in South Korea. Issues which
have become perennial since the early Filipino mi-
grants set foot on the peninsula. These issues and
concerns gave birth to SULYAPINOY.
Currently, this newsletter for Filipino migrants in
South Korea has produced 12 relevant and newswor-
thy issues with approximately 51,000 expatriates who
have contributed and supported the newsletter
marked with unprecedented development, current
writing styles in journalism, prestige and with pub-
lished articles to other news agencies within short
period of time. What has made these remarkable
contributions and accomplishments possible?
Gifted with brilliant writers, the newsletter has pro-
vided the privileges to embrace our volunteer Filipino
writers who are tirelessly sharing the time, efforts,
talents and resources to function as one for the
needed information of the community like Korean
language, culture and labor laws, the Memorandum of
Understanding on Employment Permit System, cru-
sade against Memorandum Circular No.04 and the
on-going signature campaign to oppose the bilateral
agreement of Pension Funds and sharpen our skills
and creativity to both virtual and print media.
Despite being unpaid and understaffed, our beloved
sponsors and partners from various Filipino groups
and Catholic communities in Seoul, Incheon,
Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheonbukdo, Pusan and other
provinces in South Korea are generously sharing their
trust and full support to bring the issues and contro-
versies to light for the public to be aware of and stand
united as one for the common good, in promoting
Filipino culture and
the arts and in
dealing with issues
concerned with the
labor sector and to
our women married
to Koreans.
Also, never ending
issues and success
stories of our expa-
triates who volun-
tarily serve our
underserved Fili-
pino migrant work-
ers thru legal and
financial assis-
tance, medical
services, spiritual
enlightenment,
Korean culture and
language educa-
tion, counseling and inspirations enough for amid differences, this will surely be an annual event to
immediate recovery to counter the side-effects look forward to by all Filipinos in and outside South
brought in by social injustice, climate change, hunger Korea.
and global economic crisis. Press freedom prevails
keeping us to be the watchdog and of valuable help to And our deepest gratitude to all the people who seek
the community. for truth as they read with conviction and heard our
voice-the stories, views, predicaments and sentiments
As we celebrate our first anniversary, allow us to of all living heroes in the vicious cycle of migration
share this event with the global Filipino community as which have been kept secrets for years and sharing
we hold the first Gawad Fr. Glenn Giovanni Jaron such revelations to inform and inspire people is in-
2008. Inspired with the heroic deeds and contributions deed fulfilling and noble as SULYAPINOY continu-
of our hero priest who served our fellow migrants for ously foster community press with accuracy as to
almost ten years, this momentous event pays tribute empower the Filipino expatriates for generations
to the most outstanding Filipinos and communities worldwide.
who have provided valuable projects in providing
social services and promoting Filipino values and To all our most valued readers and contributors,
culture in South Korea. Aimed to encourage solidarity Maraming Salamat Po.
and practice Bayanihan among Filipino communities

EDITORIAL STAFF BOARD OF PUBLICATION

Editor-in-Chief: Elizer M. Peñaranda Managing Editor: Dondave Jabay
Opinion Editor: Rebenson B. Recaña News Editor: Edward A. Castro
Chairman: Rebenson B. Recaña Vice Chairman: Dondave Jabay
Feature Editor: Elizer M. Peñaranda Literary Editor: Amie Sison
Cartoonist: Alden C. Balgos Photojournalist: Felix S. Ferrer
Board of Publication in:
Layout Artist: Dondave Jabay
Outreach, Recreation and Religious Program: Alden C. Balgos
Circulation Managers: Teofilo C. Camo; Alwyin A. Casiño; Marcelino M. Serdeña III Budget and Finance: Marcelino M. Serdeña III
Contributors: Sofonias “Chabok” Paragsa; Michael B. Balba; Jose “Joel” Tavarro; SULYAPINOY Website Development and Maintenance: Dondave Jabay
Rebeck P. Beltran; Joan C. Romero; and Edgar T. Balista Newsletter Sponsorship Program: Edward A. Castro
Adviser: Ma. Regina P. Arquiza Training & Workshop: Richard C. Corpuz
Consultant: Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP; Prof. Emely Dicolen-Abagat, Ph.D.
SULYAPINOY Office Address: 115-9 Songbuk-gu, Songbuk-dong, Seoul Korea
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Different opinions are encourage to stimulate
m e m b er i np u t a nd i nv o l v em en t .
SULYAPINOY’s role is to provide information
that permits FEWA members to develop
informed opinions on subjects that will affect
their status as migrant workers and, in some
instances, their personal lives. FEWA does
not hold itself responsible for statements
made by any contributor. Statements or
opinions expressed in SULYAPINOY re-
flect the views of the author(s) and not the
official policy of FEWA unless so stated.
Please submit them to our website and the following emails below:
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by Amie Sison
Photo by Amie Sison
Papal Nuncio Osvaldo Padilla,D.D celebrates the Holy Eucharist with El Shaddai Prayer our sin and sent to glorify.
Partners at Tongsong Auditorium, Seoul.
H yehwadong, Seoul — The El Shaddai-DWXI
Prayer Partners in South Korea led by Sis.
Irene Diones celebrated its 16th anniversary at Tong-
song Auditoruim with main celebrant Papal Nuncio
Osvaldo Padilla, D.D last Sep. 28.
Religious songs, dance interpretation, inspirational
SULYAPINOY Launches...
education and social awareness, Filipino values,
culture and the arts to various Filipino communities
while working or living in South Korea.
Also, FEWA administrative adviser Rebenson Re-
cana said that FEWA and SULYAPINOY are hoping
to motivate more Filipino volunteers and communi-
ties to continue the legacy of Fr. Glenn for the glory
of God. “I was one of those migrant workers who
have experienced and witnessed the compassion
and heroism of Fr. Glenn during hardships. FEWA
and SULYAPINOY exist because of him. He is the
source of our inspiration to continue serving, like our
awardees, our fellow migrant workers in South Ko-
rea,” he added.
On his message emailed from Sacramento, Califor-
nia, Fr. Glenn said that at first he was hesitant to
accept the idea of using his name as an awardee
but when the leaders of FEWA and SULYAPINOY
convinced that the award is not for him, but for the
people to be more inspired as they work hard for the
cause of the Filipino migrants, he agreed.
“To tell you the truth, I am honored more than those
who will be receiving this award and at the same
time humbled because just like many of you, I am
just an ordinary person who happened to be a
priest. There is nothing extraordinary in what I was
doing when I was still with you. I was just doing my
part as a priest, as a chaplain, as a fellow-Filipino
and as a Christian. In fact, it was my way of paying
for my sins which is really a lot. Serving the Filipino
Community is an honor and a privilege for me,” he
added.
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messages and testimonials
enthralled the crowd. “We
feel the true presence of
God’s embrace and the Holy
Spirit,” said a participant.
Prayer partners from Busan,
Daegu, Incheon, and other
major cities in South Korea
came and joined Fr. Theo-
philus Choi and Fr. Sebas-
tian Gabuya, OFM on the
celebration.
Fr. Alvin Parantar M.S.P.
gave his message about the
Holy Spirit. He explained
that the Holy Spirit has a
creative power to redeem
Bro. Allan Rodrigez and Sr.
Norma Liquido from Seoul Chapter hosted the
program.
El Shaddai is a bibilical name for God and was
established by Bro.Mariano “Mike” Velarde in 1984.
Today, El Shaddai has a reported worldwide mem-
bership of about eight million.
Meanwhile, the five most outstanding Filipino
community awardees are as follows: Hyehwadong
Filipino Catholic Community (HFCC), Seoul;
Ansan Filipino Community (AFC), Ansan; Kasan
Migrant Workers Center (KMWC), Pocheon; Hu-
man Rights Welfare of Filipino Community
(HRWOFC), Cheongju; and Changhyun Filipino
Catholic Community (CFCC), Maseok.
On the other hand, the recipients of Gawad Fr.
Glenn awards for five most outstanding Filipinos
in South Korea are namely: Sr. Miguela P. Santi-
ago, FMA, who started her service in 1957 and
received her honorary citizenship in 1991 in South
Korea, 2007 ILKA Foundation Awardee, and she
devoted her life in serving the distressed Filipino
migrant workers such as helping them in getting
new jobs, processing of retirement fees, and
counseling on labor related issues; Pastor Jones
Galang, current pastor of Osan Migrant Center of
the Presbyterian Church in South Korea, he also
devoted his life in promoting Filipino migrants
social rights and welfare and established
Katipunan ng mga Samahang Migranteng Mang-
gagawa sa Korea and personally confronted
some abusive Korean employers and assist dis-
tressed Filipino workers; Prof. Emely Dicolen-
Abagat, chairperson of HFCC Committee on
Education and at the same time the editor-in-chief
of Sambayanan publication; Judith Hernandez, a
Filipina and a first foreign-born political candidate
in South Korea; and last but not least Franklin
Caturla, newly elected president of HRWOFC, a
silent type migrant servant whom provided a meri-
torious contribution to FEWA and SULYAPINOY
objectives and ideals.
Sambayanan Crowns
2nd and 1st Runners Up respectively.
Other candidates who have well represented them-
selves during the pageant were Sherlaine Sabor-
nozo, Analyn Regala, and Nerie Rivera. Among the
gentlemen were Joel Batoon, and Francis Agustin.
The panel of judges whose role of choosing this
year's winners was composed of the following en-
voys and personalities: Attaché Milo Fausto of
Department of Culture and the Arts- South Korea;
Attaché Maricon Ebron, of Department of Tourism to
South Korea; Loreta Medina, a visual artist from the
Philippines; Cathy Rose Garcia, a staff reporter of
The Korea Times; and His Excellency RP Ambassa-
dor Luis T. Cruz.
The cultural pageantry is a fund-raising project of the
Hyewhadong Filipino Catholic Community (HFCC)
under the supervision of Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP
with the chairmanship of Prof. Emely D. Abagat,
PH.D., Chairperson HFCC Education Committee,
and choreography of Edgar Balista, HFCC Presi-
dent. Also, Bevi Tamargo of Onfino and Hermie
Garrobo co-emceed the event with Balista and Prof.
Abagat.
The selection of awardees for both community and
individual categories were heavily based on promot-
ing Filipino migrant workers’ rights and welfare,
Filipino values, fostering leadership and unity, em-
powerment thru education and social awareness
and promoting culture and the arts of the Philip-
pines.
SULYAPINOY board of publication and editorial
staff spearheaded the selection process of the
awardees. “Based on our regular visits, monitoring
and wide coverage on various Filipino communities
and their activities across South Korea, SULYAPI-
NOY is considerably confident to select the first
Gawad Fr. Glenn Award 2008 recipients, with God’s
grace, we hope to include all FILCOM members as
we welcome more awardees in the next selection
process,” Peñaranda said.
Fr. Glenn, thru his email message, proudly con-
gratulated all the awardees. ”There is really nothing
we can do without God and let us give the award
with the idea that God is always there in everything
we do,” he shared.
Words of Wisdom
"Without faith, nothing is
possible. With it, nothing
is impossible."
~ Mary McLeod Bethune ~

EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES
SOUTH KOREA
OFFICE OF THE AMBASSADOR
MESSAGE
Ipinaaabot ko ang aking taos-pusong pagbati sa mga bu-
mubuo ng Board of Publication at Editorial Staff sa ika-
unang Anibersaryo ng pagkakalimbag ng SULYAPINOY!
Nawa’y dumami pa ang mga mambabasa ng inyong latha-
lain at lumawak ang talakayan sa bawa’t isyu, lalo na sa
mga pamamaraan upang pa-igtingin ang mga magagan-
dang kaugalian ng mga Pilipino bilang maka-Diyos, maka-
tao, maka-bansa at maka-kalikasang mamamayan. Sa
gayon, ating maipamamalas sa mga Koreano at iba pang
mga banyaga na ating makakasalamuha sa bansang Korea
ang maipagmamalaking tatak ng lahing Pilipino. Ang mga
ito ay ang ating angking galing, talino, mahusay na pakiki-
tungo, pagka-madasalin, masayahin at pagmamalasakit sa
kapwa.
Mabuhay ang SULYAPINOY!
(Sgd) LUIS T. CRUZ
Ambassador
EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES
SOUTH KOREA
PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOR
OFFICE (POLO)
MESSAGE
Chukha Hamnida to SULYAPINOY on the occasion of its
first year anniversary.
The men and women behind SULYAPINOY did not stop at
giving direct assistance to their brethren in distress. They
went a step further, this time by providing a forum for
education, information and exchange of ideas.
The fact that SULYAPINOY has reached one year of con-
tinued circulation, relying merely on volunteered time of
dedicated staff and donations of supportive patrons, only
proves that it has withstood the birthpains of a new
organization.
Moreover, one year of continued patronage by its readers
attests to one fact - SULYAPINOY is relevant.
May SULYAPINOY's circulation increase further, as I look
forward to greeting you again next year.
(Sgd) ATTY. DELMER R. CRUZ
Labor Attaché
www.sulyapinoy.org
MESSAGES
ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL
CENTER FOR
FILIPINO MIGRANTS
MESSAGE
On behalf of the Hwehwadong Filipino Catholic Community, I
would like to express my warmest greetings to SULYAPINOY
editorial board and staff, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
The first year of SULYAPINOY was not easy. Logistical
support and necessary expertise were hard to find. Thanks to
the gutsy and hardworking initiators, Mr. Rebenson Recaña
and companions, this publication was born and is here to stay
to provide alternative venue for information and interaction for
the Filipino migrant workers in Korea.
Certainly, the Lord has blessed the good intentions and best
efforts of the SULYAPINOY personnel that is why, even in its
first year, it already made a significant impact on the Filipino
community.
Congratulations for the publication’s accomplishments, and
for its service to the community, our sincerest gratitude.
I pray that the Lord bless SULYAPINOY and its staff,
sponsors and supporters with more meaningful and fruitful
years of service to the Filipinos.
(Sgd) Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP
SULYAPINOY Consultant/FEWA Spiritual Adviser
ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL
CENTER FOR
FILIPINO MIGRANTS
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
MESSAGE
KUDOS to all the staffers of SULYAPINOY on the
occasion of their 1st year anniversary. I know the birthing
process wasn’t easy. But you have finally come this far by
faith.
I congratulate you specifically for having:
• survived the difficulty of starting from practically noth-
ing but dedicated and committed people;
• shared your precious time, effort and personal re-
sources to make things work;
• contributed your skills to make the newsletter and
website possible;
• tapped the potentials of people who selflessly offered
their talents and contributions;
• made the newsletter and website possible with limited
material and financial resources;
• shared valuable and relevant information about Filipi-
nos in Korea; and
• for having offered friendship to Filipinos not only in
Korea but other countries as well.
I share your joy and success! May SULYAPINOY have
more years ahead!
(Sgd) Prof. Emely Dicolen-Abagat, Ph.D.
SULYAPINOY Consultant/FEWA Adviser
SULYAPINOY OCTOBER 2008 5
 FEATURE
by Maria Regina Arquiza
The voice of the modern living heroes can Endowed with talent yet, never arrogant,
perfectly draw Filipinos’ first judgment on it, is what describes
SULYAPINOY, as what the cliché says, is Elizer Peñaranda,
no ordinary publication.
SULYAPINOY’s
SULYAPINOY is synonymous to the words pride. Unbeknownst
service and sacrifice for the people working to others, he is an
for this value these principles so much. editor-in-chief who
It is also a clear representation of the very never brags about his
essence of unity because people behind innate talent in jour-
SULYAPINOY work as one to attain its ob- nalism. His quiet nature of not telling peo-
jectives. ple how good he is represents a paradox
of a loud silence. Despite his nature, his
It is not about the prestige of being a part of
the publication, but it’s the loyalty that made writings are indeed strong and loud that
the people stay. can touch and change lives. He affirms
the meaning of the famous quote ‘the pen
SULYAPINOY may not be a century-old is mightier than the sword’. With all of
publication, but it has so much determina-
these, he should be aware of the fact that
tion despite the fact of being young in the
industry. he is so brilliant and that he should be
proud of that.
Never more, never less, the principle of
accuracy is what makes it worthy of being
Dondave Jabay is another story. This
appreciated by Filipino communities in
South Korea. managing editor is an
epitome of a perfect-
It’s not merely the craft of SULYAPINOY’s balanced person.
editorial staff, their passionate hearts and
Aside from the fact
minds to serve OFWs differentiate them
that he accomplishes
from others.
the tasks assigned to
Its sole purpose of making the people aware him with utmost qual-
of what’s going on indeed makes it a real
ity and perfection, he
informative instrument.
has the capability to
The strong spirit of nationalism wanting to do multi-tasking like writing, lay-outing,
be of service to every Filipino makes and more proving his worth as one of the
SULYAPINOY more meaningful. backbones of SULYAPINOY. He is a
solid representation of a man of substance
It is very true that if there is a good intention
and if something is being done due to a who has a quirky side within.
certain cause, it will be outstanding like
SULYAPINOY. Then Edward Castro, SULYAPINOY’s
news editor. He is one
With strong faith to the Lord Almighty, hip and cool guy that
SULYAPINOY continues in yielding hope to is comparable to
the hearts of every Filipino in South Korea.
Marianas Trench. His
This radical piece of work is what defines mind may not be inter-
journalism in its genuine essence of not preted as being lo-
being silent that echoes even beyond the cated on the surface
bounds of tall facades preventing the of the earth’s crust,
sounds to be heard by everyone.
but rather its depth is unimaginable. And
But who are the people behind8 also, his soulful voice that has much to
share to the world expresses his thoughts
It all started from the so called “the servant as rational as ever, and take note, with
leader”, Rebenson much style there is.
Recaña. He is a leader
who is full of passion I move on to Alden Balgos, SULYAPINOY’s
and dedication to fulfill cartoonist. Underneath
his work and at the his simple persona lies
same time making
a creative mind that
everyone feel that they
needs to be discov-
are making a difference
ered. It has long been
for the success of the
organization. 24 hours is not enough for him kept which now de-
serves to be seen by
posing the question ‘does he still sleep?’
Time and place don’t matter as long as if the world. With his
someone needs his help, he will definitely quiet character which
be there. He is a fighter who never gives up can be equated to a loud silence, it can be
despite the hindrances that come along the perceived that he seems to be saying some-
way. He fights for what he thinks is right and thing without saying anything. He has so
never gets destructed because he believes much potential and he only needs that
that everything is possible. simmering passion in his heart to be free.
6 SULYAPINOY OCTOBER 2008 www.sulyapinoy.org
Another exciting discovery is South Korea’s
Ms. Congeniality, Amie
Sison. This literary editor
has so much energy and
never gets tired. Her pas-
sion and enthusiasm are
contagious which inspire
the people around her to
just keep on going. Shy-
ness isn’t included on her vocabulary as
seen in her vibrant personality. She is very
special8 a very good mother, a good
friend, a good Christian, a dedicated public
servant, and a pure-hearted woman.
And there’s Sofonias ‘Chabok’ Paragsa,
FEWA’s president and a
regular contributor of
SULYAPINOY. Loyalty
means Chabok, Chabok
means loyalty. These
two are synonymous.
From the very begin-
ning, he was the one
who believed that FEWA-SULYAPINOY will
succeed with its visions. He held his princi-
ples very tightly with so much dedication
making him not only a good follower but an
inspiring leader as well.
Next is SULYAPINOY’s photojournalist,
Felix Ferrer. In spite of
being new in the edito-
rial staff, he exudes so
much energy as he
performs his job.
Amidst the clutter, he
still manages to laugh
making the people
around him find delight in so many things
around them.
Last but not least, Maria Regina Arquiza
who else but your
friendly DJ Regz who
simply taps your day to
make it even brighter
with the coolest sounds
around. With small
voice that conquers the
big, big world, how can
this possibly be without the simple, caring
and loving Me. These prodigious writers on
top of my list gave me nothing but inspired
me almost with everything: to value the in-
valuable; strengthen my weaknesses; and
offer my long-term investment-knowledge.
Oops! Also, your support and patronage for
keeping our voice louder and clearer as it
echoes beyond the boundaries of elements
and time.
Once again, SULYAPINOY is no ordinary
publication.

A tale of a Servant Leader
If there is somebody whom the people con-
sidered the toughest and the most influential
Filipino in South Korea, it's definitely Fr.
Glenn Giovanni Jaron, MSP. He had been
serving the Filipino community in Korea for
ten years; the spiritual life of every migrant
was enlightened while he got the "hottest"
telephone for it received calls 24/7. Well,
that's how we used to know our beloved
hero priest.
Have you ever wondered if our holy man
cried? For in our eyes, he’s got all the wis-
dom and courage. Several times, he wit-
nessed how migrants fell into tears as they
asked for his help over their grievances and
troubles. Actually nobody is excused be-
cause even Fr. Glenn cried not just once but
several times for incomparable reasons.
He's proud to share with us as he remem-
bered the time when he started working with
the community-The Hyehwadong Filipino
Catholic Community, the largest Filipino
Community in South Korea.
During his early years as the chaplain, he's
been exposed to rescuing people from dif-
ferent forms of abuse. He recalled the time
when an employer locked him up in one of
the rooms in a factory somewhere in Ui-
jungbu while helping Filipino workers es-
cape from that area. The next day after the
said rescue, he could not help but cried
during his homily.
Another incident had happened in Songsu
where he accompanied some Pinoy work-
ers. Along the way, they were arrested for
no valid reason. They brought them to the
police station and were interrogated in Ko-
rean language as part of the blatant investi-
gation. Unfortunately, his Korean language
that time was insufficient for he couldn't
express his answers precisely. As a result,
the priest was brutally insulted. Upon getting
back to the community center, he prayed
and fell into tears.
The Filipino Catholic Community has wit-
nessed sentiments and challenges con-
fronted our servant leader like his crusade
against human trafficking in the forms of
entertainment and inter-racial marriages
and his compassion with homeless unem-
ployed workers who were victims of physical
abuses and culture shock from their previ-
ous Korean employers and co-workers.
At the same manner, Fr. Glenn together
with the community has sacrificed so much
for its survival and development amid insuf-
ficient funds and a number of victims con-
fined who sought for immediate help and
compassion. He reported the various needs
and problems of our fellow migrants in the
community center to the Archdiocese of
by Elizer M. Peñaranda
Seoul while unnoticeably crying.
Until, the long wait is finally over. When
the bishop saw the needs of those who
were billeted into a very crowded room
extended to the hallway, the Archdiocese
of Seoul bought the new four-storey build-
ing from the Salesian Congregation for the
amount of 450 million Won. And his tears
have not stopped there yet. Again, Fr.
Glenn cried but it was the tears of happi-
ness this time. During the inauguration
and blessing, he couldn't believe that this
would come this far. Even on his dreams,
he didn't imagine that the community
would be having such ideal building which
can accommodate a number of distressed
migrants and continued providing services
and comfort to those who were in need of
home.
In 2004, the presidential recognition for
Filipino Individuals and Organizations
Overseas "Banaag" was awarded to
Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community
in recognition of its role in providing in-
valuable assistance to distressed Filipinos
in South Korea and creating a sense of
solidarity and belongingness within the
Filipino community in Seoul.
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Our hero priest shared to us the value of
self-sacrifice, "Always remember that if you
don't sacrifice, you will not get anything."
Thus, the Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic
Community Center has provided highly
commendable services which include medi-
cal in partnership with the local hospitals
and medical clinic. To mention, the commu-
nity has selected St. Rafael Clinic which
offers free medical and dental services for
all migrants in Seoul. In the same manner,
the medical clinic has pulled the same rec-
ognition by which the community has re-
ceived from the Malacanang Palace of the
Philippines.
Though he was awarded with the honorary
citizenship by the government of South Ko-
rea, he needed to comply with his calling for
another mission in Sacramento, California
last December. Again, on his farewell mes-
sage to the Filipino community, he sobbedly
said, “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng aking
natulungan at para sa hindi ko nabigyan ng
pagkalinga isasama ko po kayo sa aking
panalangin.”
This November, the Filipino EPS Workers
Association (FEWA), the largest EPS work-
ers organization initiated by Fr. Glenn him-
self and its newsletter SULYAPINOY have
launched the Gawad Fr. Glenn Giovanni
Jaron (Most Outstanding Filipino and Com-
munity in South Korea) with the blessings of
our hero priest who is now based in Sacra-
mento. With the usual support from the cur-
rent HFCC Chaplain Fr. Alvin Parantar,
MSP, this has paved the way in recognizing
the valuable services contributions of Fili-
pino individuals and communities to all
OFWs and in promoting Philippine culture
and the arts in South Korea.
In line with the awarding ceremony, Fr.
Glenn in his mother tongue shared,” Kamo
na lang ang bahala niana kay nasayod na-
man mo kung unsa ang atong kalipay para
niana ug para sa mga modawat sa award.
Hinaut unta nga pinaagi sa mao nga award
maka-agni mo ug dahan pa nga mga mi-
grante nga andam maghatag sa ilang pana-
hon para sa uban, pareho ninyo.” He be-
lieved that the recognition will greatly inspire
other Filipino migrants to come in light and
help the underserved OFWs.
Various Filipino Communities continuously
bring hope, joy and home to all Filipino mi-
grants in the entire peninsula. And Fr. Glenn
who is, indeed, an epitome of God's sacri-
fice for our salvation and who had fallen into
tears for ten glorious years out of his uncon-
ditional love- the shared Love that surely
remains in every migrant's heart.
SULYAPINOY OCTOBER 2008 7
 FEATURE
“Ang programang ito ay para sa ating
lahat!” (This program is for all of us) DJ
Regina greets her listeners to inspire and
brighten up the Filipino community on her
daily radio program for the multicultural fam-
ily broadcast in South Korea.
DJ Regina: On Air.
Sponsored by Woongjin foundation in part-
nership with Digital Radio Kiss and Digital
Skynet, this radio program is the first to
showcase Filipino OPM songs with current
news and information related to labor, tour-
ism and the daily lives of Filipino expatriates
in the Korean peninsula.
DJ Regina or Maria Regina Panol Arquiza
said that it was the Philippine Embassy that
informed her organization, Pinoy Iskolar in
Korea (PIKO), about the urgent need for a
radio broadcaster to address Filipino
women married to Koreans.
Before she started to start conquering the
Korean airwaves, it took a few months of
advertisements in different Filipino commu-
nities in metropolitan Seoul and nearby
provinces and even an announcement by
Philippine Ambassador Luis Cruz in Catho-
lic churches for the long search to finally
discover Regina, a scholar of Media Stud-
ies, Advertising and Public Relations in
Ewah Womans University.
St. Scholastica’s College Graduate
Regina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass
Communications, minor in Print Journalism
in 2005.
The Scholasticans: Empowered thru Benedictine Education.
“There is one very important quote that my
favorite professor in St. Scho was always
telling us,” she says, “If you educate a man,
you educate an individual but if you educate
a woman, you educate a community and I
won’t forget it,” said DJ Regina.
8 SULYAPINOY OCTOBER 2008
by Elizer M. Peñaranda
The radio program is a way for her to en-
tertain and educate her fellow women. “It
isn’t just about knowing the issues, it’s
more on understanding the heart of the
issues,” she added.
Born in Camarines Norte
The 24 year-old Bicolana, now the first
Filipino radio broadcaster in South Korea,
was born on Feb. 1, 1984 in Daet, Cama-
rines Norte where her parents Reynaldo
and Julieta Arquiza ran an agriculture
business.
The Scholar: Educating a woman is to educate the
As the youngest in the family, she has community.
fond memories of sharing dreams about
working for the Filipino community outside There are two difficult things that challenge
the Philippines with her sister Maria Sole- her. “The first is understanding deeply the
dad and brother Rey Franco. Regina issues related to Filipina migrants with Ko-
shared the early achievements of her sib- rean spouses in Korea. It has been said that
lings but added that she’s proud to be the there will always be two sides in a coin. In
most diligent and hardworking. this case I have to understand both sides of
the issues, and that requires patience and
deep analysis of the problems at hand.
“The second thing I consider difficult in this
is the Korean language. Proficiency in it is
very important to fully understand the exist-
ing issues written or even broadcast in this
country,” she continued.
Regina’s program, aired at 3 am, 9am, 3 pm
and 9 pm, is broadcast in four languages,
with Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai also
part of the multicultural Family Broadcast on
Gingging: Endearing name of her loving family. Skylife Channel 855, Cable TV thru C&M
Channel 312 and websites thru Woongjin
“I really feel so blessed for having such a Foundation: www.wjfoundation.or.kr and
supportive and loving family – they in- Digital Radio KISS.
spired me the most to conquer my dreams
through God-given talents and share the
passion in this kind of endeavor,” she
added.
Work and Studies in South Korea
Regina needed to make adjustments in
her daily routine because she now needs
to prepare her scripts for the program as
she keeps her scholarship in one of the
top universities in Seoul.
Maria Regina Arquiza: A Filipina, Our pride.
She has also become an instant public
figure among the various Filipino commu- “I am expecting that this multilingual radio
nities, featured in leading national broad- broadcasting program is going to serve as a
sheets like The Chosun Ilbo and Joon- bridge to the gap between Koreans and
gAng Daily, and TV programs like MBC, Filipinos. It’s about time for both sides to
SBS and KBS of South Korea. understand each other’s cultures and
thoughts more deeply. And then, I do have
“Before the program started, I read a lot of great hope that this program will help Fili-
articles about migrant women in Korea pino migrants enhance their cultural identity
and other parts of the world for I‘ve and it will serve as a channel to disseminate
learned that there are so many issues and relevant information in empowering the peo-
problems that make me value my worth as ple with information,” said DJ Regina.
a woman and take the opportunity to be-
come an instrument in touching the lives (The article was posted on the Global
of other migrants, especially women,” Nation of Inquirer.net last September 11,
Regina said. 2008)
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By: Sofonias ‘Chabok’ Paragsa
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2 3
4 5
6 6
7 8
9 10
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12
ACROSS
1) member
2) 10 persons
4) office
7) beautiful
9) last, the end
11) university, college
12) mosquito
by Alden C. Balgos
02 - Ricardo B. Diesta
04 - Melson I. Longboy
05 - Nelson I. Bautista
08 - Marzy Serdeña III
11 - Expidito T. Enriquez Jr.
Anthony R. Orlina
13 - Ma. Lourdes Espinola
FUN & LEARN / ANNOUNCEMENTS
By: Dondave Jabay
문 제
1 Instructions:
본 래
1) Fill the white squares with numbers 1 to 9 so that they
2 3
산 add up to the sums shown in highlighted squares (gray
동 화 책
color).
4 5
2) A gray color square will show one or two numbers
사 요 separated by a diagonal line.
3) A number that is above the diagonal line is the sum of
안7
전 제 일
8 the row of white squares to its right.
4) A number that is below the diagonal line is the sum of
테 복 the column of white squares beneath it.
9
만 나 10
다 Two important rules:
세 음 식
11 1) There are no zeroes.
2) Do not put the same number in each sum of the row
12
맥 주 of white squares to its right or column beneath it.
The most exciting part!!!
Answer to September Issue The first person to answer the puzzle correctly will be
given a public recognition through SULYAPINOY
DOWN newsletter and website. How to report your answer?
Please call 010-9294-4365 or email @
1) pronoun
sulyap.managing@gmail.com
3) fact, reality, truth
5) fearful, dreadful
6) name
7) father Answer Here
8) bridge
9) village 10) rod stick bar
Answer to September Issue
14 - Edith M. Omelan
17 - Michael C. Casimiro
18 - Edgar P. Sepada
Cesar P. Aniceto
19 - Raymundo E. Millares
Feliciano Tutor
24 - Jasser D. Lozares
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SULYAP
1st Prize Winner
ni Michael Barairo Balba (Baran Community)
S-ulyapinoy ay dumating sa bansa ng Korea
Dala ay kasiyahan sa puso ng bawat isa
Kababaang-loob at panalangin ang ginamit na sandata
Kaya malayo ang narating babasahing sinisinta.
U-maapaw ang ligaya sa puso ng sinuman
Tuwing ito'y makikita mababasa't mamamasdan
Kawangis ay magandang bulaklak sa parang
Sa pusong nalulungkot nagdudulot kasiyahan.
L-alim ng karagatan daig pa ang narating
Kapag iyong natunghayan mga akdang kaygagaling
Animo ay isang dilag na lubusang ginigiliw
Katangiang tinataglay tiyak laging hahanapin.
Y-aman ng iyong isip ay lalong yayabong
Pagkat bagong kaalaman ay dito naroroon
Makapagbigay kasiyaha't taos pusong makatulong
Malayang pamamayahag ang kanilang mga layon.
A-numang pagsubok sa tuwina ay dumating
Sa tulong ng Diyos Ama tiyak kakayanin
Nawa itong Sulyapinoy malayo pa ang marating
Upang ito ay matulad sa bituin na maningning.
P-atuloy man na malagas mga dahon ng panahon
Tag-init man o taglamig taglagas man o tagsibol
Sa bendisyon pagpapala at gabay ng Panginoon
Kaylanman di mawawala nangungunang Sulyapinoy.
Nagsimula Sila sa Wala, Ngayon ay
Nakalayo Na
3rd Prize Winner
ni Joan C. Romero
Sa aking murang isipan batid ko ang kahirapan
Kung kaya't dito sa dayuhang bansa ako'y nakipagsapalaran
Hindi ko alam noon kung paano ko sisimulan
Ang bawat araw na malayo sa pamilya't kaibigan.
'Di ko makalimutan, unang bisita ko sa simbahan
Napawi ang lahat ng pangamba't lungkot na nararamdaman
Panibagong pag-asa at lakas ang hatid ng kapaligiran
Tila sinasabing, "kaibigan, hindi ka nag-iisa sa laban".
Kasabay ng paglaglag ng mga dahon sa lupa
Isang babasahin ang aking nakilala ng 'di sinasadya
Laman ay balita't paalala na hindi pwedeng ibalewala
Parang isinilang ang magbubuklod sa iba't-ibang mga wika.
At tulad ng inaasahan ay unti-unti ng nakilala
Dahil sa taglay nitong katangian wala sa iba
Ang karapatan at kapakanan ng kapwa nating manggagawa
Ay walang sawang tinutugunan sa abo't ng makakaya.
Hindi ako magtataka kung malayo nang narating nila
Nagpapasalamat ako dahil may mga taong katulad nila
Na sa pamamagitan ng pagsususlat para sa kapwa
Hindi nila batid na sila na pala'y nakakapagpaligaya.
Para sa totoong grupo na iisa ang mithiin
Sana'y lalong pagbutihin at maging matatag sa suliranin
Sapagkat hindi lang tulong ang dulot sa amin
Pati isang kaibigan na handang makinig sa akin.
10 SULYAPINOY OCTOBER 2008 www.sulyapinoy.org
LITERARY
Lipad Sulyapinoy
2nd Prize Winner
ni Jose "Joel" Y. Tavarro (FEWA Member)
Napakatulin ng panahon, di halos namalayan
Pinagsumikapang punpunin, ng masipag at dakilang huwaran
Mga manunulat noo’y kanyang nilapitan, kinakaibigan
Upang mabuo ang babasahing inyong kinagigiliwan.
Talino‘t oras ang nilaan, pinatunayang kayang bumangon
Sa panghuhusga ng sanlibutan, hinarap ang hamon
Hinawan ang pangamba, tumindig at hindi pinahintulutan
Maging dawag at balakid sa pangarap na pahayagan.
Tila kulog na umalingawngaw ang bantog na pangalan
Dagundong ng malakas na tinig, ikaw‘y pinakinggan
Balaraw mong pagsulyap, ang katiwalian nilabanan
Kasakiman at panggugulang ay matalas na minatiyagan.
Wari mo’y kidlat kung umaksiyon lahat nagugulat
Sapagkat malalaking tao ang tunay nakasangga’t kabalikat
Ang pagtulong akalaing panudla, matulis na sibat
Sa’yong nakasisilaw na kislap, mabilis kang nakaangat.
Moog na matibay, baluti’t kalasag, pader na tanggulan
Kaya naman lubos ang pasasalamat, pagtulong ninyo’y nariyan
Sa malabay mong bagwis, pangamba ng kababayan’y naibsan
Marapat kayong gawaran, tagumpay ay makamtan.
Lipad! “Sulyapinoy!”, sa himpapawid sila’y pagmasdan
Ibuka ang magarang pakpak at ikampay sa kalawakan
Ang kinang ng iyong balahibo’y tiningala ng karamihan
Sa iyong pagpupunyagi, nagdulot ng matamis na karangalan.
Sa Iyong Pagsilang
4th Prize Winner
ni Rebeck P. Beltran (HFCC Volunteer)
Isang taong singkad ang matuling nagdaan
nang ikaw'y unang masilayan ng sambayanan
bagama't mahirap para sa iyo ang simulan
adhikaing makatulong sa mga nangangailangan.
Napapanahon nga, tunay na kailangan
isang masasandigan, tunay na maaasahan
sa mga panahong sakbibi ng kalungkutan
at kulang sa mga impormasyon at kaalaman.
Sa pag silang mo SULYAPINOY; isang pasasalamat
pagkat lunas ka sa suliraning may kaakibat
sa pang araw-araw sa mga pag gawa
samo't saring problema ang mga kinakaharap.
Sa mga hatid mong impormasyon at balita
mga dagdag kaalaman sa larangan ng pag gawa
kung hanap mo'y libangan dito mayron nga
tunay kang maaaliw sa bawat pahina.
Tunay ka nga sa iyong mga adhikain
layunin mo'y unti unting ng nararating
sa paglalakbay sa mabatong landasin
tiyak ang tagumpay mo, pagkat kasama ang dalangin.
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SULYAPINOY
5th Prize Winner
ni Edgar T. Balista (HFCC President)
Parang kelan lamang nang kanilang mapagkaisahan
Paglikha ng isang natatanging samaha’t pahayagan
Sulyapinoy ang ngalan na mangangalaga sa karamihan
Binubuo ng mga kakaiba’t espesyal na tauhan.
Mula Seoul hanggang Pusan kanilang napupuntahan
Ipinaparating ang laman ng puso’t kaibuturan
Handang mag alay ng panahon sa ating mga kababayan
Tunay ngang Bagong Bayani kanilang ginagampanan.
Noon dasal ko sa ating Amang Makapangyarihan
Gabayan lahat ng namumuno sa kanilang bukod tanging samahan
Nawa’y di maglaho ang ningas na kanilang sinimulan
Upang ganap na maprotektahan mga tinatapakang karapatan.
Kaya naman buong puso kong pinagpupugayan
Mga nilalang na may angking dalisay na katalinuhan
Ang tunay na dugo ninyo ay may Agimat na kapangyarihan
Isigaw sa buong mundo na lahing Pinoy inyong pinagmulan.
Sulyapinoy nawa’y tuluyang mapagkaisa Filipinong mamamayan
Hindi tayo magkakaaway dito sa ibang bayan
Laging isaisip di maaring apihin tayong mga naninilbihan
Magbuklod upang sulirani’y ganap na malampasan
Sofonias ’Chabok’ Paragsa - President
Marcelino Serdena III - Vice President
Precy Villaveza - Board Member
Teofilo Camo - Board Member
Marvin Babasa - Board Member
Ma. Victoria Cardona - Board Member
Rebenson Recaña Prof. Emely Diclon-Abagat Ph.D.
FEWA Administrative Adviser
www.sulyapinoy.org
MAHAL KONG SULYAPINOY
ni Amie Sison
(SULYAP’ Literary Editor)
OFW sa Korea ay sadyang mapalad
Sulyapinoy na pahayagan ay nailunsad
Ang pahayagang tinanggap na bukas palad
Para sa impormasyon na dapat ilahad.
Ang lamig na nagbuklod sa bawat isa
Ikalawa ng Nobyembre nagkaroon ng pag-asa
Ipinakilala sa mga kababayaan sa banal na misa
Ang pinaghirapang pahayagan na kanilang binasa.
Tuloy-tuloy ang pagmamahal na binigay
Para sa Sulyapinoy, talento namin ay alay
Para sa mga Pilipino ito'y nagbigay gabay
Mga balita at impormasyon na kailangan sa buhay.
Isang taon na ang mahal na pahayagan
Ngunit kay dami na rin ang pinagdaanan
Mga pangyayaring personal na nasaksihan
At dito sa Korea balita'y binahagian.
Malayo pa ang kanyang mararating
Dahil sa kababaang loob sa bawat damdamin
Upang maisagawa ang mga layunin
Hangga't kaya, kami ay nandito pa rin.
Ismael Calandria - Board Member
Fritzalito Sapon - Board Member
Joel Tavarro - Board Member
Sheila Alvarez Balatero - Secretary
Ronnie de Guia - Treasurer
Ronald Austari - Auditor
Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP
FEWA Adviser FEWA Spiritual Adviser
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Sis. Miguela P. Santiago, FMA Judith Alegre Hernandez Emely Dicolen-Abagat,Ph.D.

A Salesian missionary of the Hyehwadong Filipino A Filipina and First Foreign-born Political Candi- Chairperson, Education Committee of Archdioc-
Catholic Community (HFCC) and the Godmother date in South Korea under the Creative Korean esan Pastoral Center for Filipino Migrants.
of all Filipino Migrants in South Korea. Party for the 18th National Election.
⇒ She was hailed at Batac, Ilocos Norte and
⇒ Hailed in Tarlac City and at the age of 20 she ⇒ A native of Cavite who earned of Bachelor of earned B.S. Education in the College of the Holy
was sent to Japan to undergo formation for Science in Elementary Education in Arellano Spirit-Manila, MA in Theological Studies in
4 years from 1953-1957 University-Manila Ateneo de Manila University and Doctor of
⇒ She arrived in South Korea and assigned at ⇒ Blessed with two children, she was first married a Philosophy in University of Sto. Tomas
Yung Korean national and naturalized in 1992 and ⇒ Arrived in 2004, Prof. Emely is the second
⇒ Dung Po Refuge District in Seoul On April 24, remarried to Mr. Mazan, a migrant worker from Filipino researcher under the Korea Foundation
1957 and became the superior at the Bangladesh. for Advanced Studies in South Korea.
Provincial House in Seoul and managed the ⇒ For 16 years, she has has been living in South ⇒ Academic positions held are as follows:
Kinder School, the girls in hostile, the aspirancy Korea and resides at 606-1406 Chongsul Village, professor, Theology Dept. College of the Holy
and the postulancy program in 1970. Kuemkukdong, Bundanggu, Seongnam-si Spirit -Manila, 1987-1999; professor, Religious
⇒ Her valuable rendered services are as follows: Kyeongi-do. Studies Dept. De la Salle University - Manila,
In 1988, Superior of the Changwon Commu- ⇒ She served as interpreter for Filipinos and workers 1998; and dean/professor – Graduate School
nity; In 1993, started her special apostolate of other nationalities. Dept., Colegio de San Juan de Letran -
for the Filipino Migrants; In 2001, concurrently ⇒ A former president of the Seongnam Migrant Calamba, 1999-2004.
worked at the nursery; and in 2003, served as Center ⇒ A recipient of Gerry Roxas Leadership Award,
full time for Archdiocesan Pastoral Community ⇒ An awardee during the 2007 Chuseok Migrant Immaculate Conception Academy 1983 and
Center for Filipino Migrants in Seoul. Festival Leadership Award, Colegio of the Holy Spirit –
⇒ A recipient of numerous awards like plaque of ⇒ Currently, she is the president of the multicultural Manila, 1987
appreciation from the Korean Government for kindergarten established in 2007 sponsored by ⇒ For four years, she has actively been conducting
working with girls in hostile, 1972; she was Lions Club and Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) seminars, retreats, recollections in different
given an honorary Citizenship in 1991; and in Productions at Guru Digital Complex. communities in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Incheon
Sept. of 2007, she received the ILKA Founda- ⇒ Some of the programs she fully supported were and other provinces and cities of South Korea.
tion award here in South Korea. (Equivalent to counseling, trainings and skills development for ⇒ Currently, Prof. Emely Dicolen-Abagat, Ph.D. is
the Magsaysay Award in the Philippines). Korean spouses, legalization of irregular workers the editor-in-chief of the SAMBAYANAN News-
⇒ Currently, Sis. Miguela P. Santiago, FMA is and human rights of women and children particu- letter and prepares training modules, conducts
continuously serving Filipino migrants in spiritual larly of the migrants. counseling, edits, layouts, facilitates meetings
enlightenment, labor related counseling, ⇒ Judith Hernandez attends forums and campaign and scholarship programs in General Nakar,
providing labor-related assistance. Truly, the for empowering women in the Korean society and Quezon and a faculty of Korea Missionary
grandmother of all Filipinos in South Korea. political arena. Society Seminary in Suwon, South Korea
Pastor Jones Galang Franklin Urbiztondo Caturla
Migrant Ministry – South A Model Volunteer EPS
Korea and Human Rights Worker and a Press Freedom
Advocate. Advocate.
⇒ He earned a Master of
Arts in Philosophy at the ⇒ A native of Surigao City
Mother of Good Counsel and a BS in Electronics and
Seminary in 1986. While Communications Engineering
on pastoral apostolate, he graduate
met Melody and they get ⇒ He arrived in South Korea
married in June 1989 and in 2006 and worked under the
blessed with three daughters Pamela, April Joy and Fatima Gaile. Employment Permit System
⇒ The Manila North Conference of the United Church of Christ in the ⇒ A former active member of Filipino EPS Workers Association in Seoul and
Philippines already elevated him and recognized as a licentiate Pastor this vice-president of Human Rights Welfare Organization of Filipino Community
year and hopefully be ordained Minister. (HRWOFC) in Cheongju City
⇒ He first felt a call to mission in Korea in 1998 and worked for himself. ⇒ An awardee of HRWOFC Model of Volunteers on July 27, 2008
⇒ In March of 2002-2006, Missionary co-worker to Shalom House. ⇒ He supported press freedom by raising funds for SULYAPINOY and
⇒ In 2002, he served as a staff at the Shalom House Migrant Center in promoting the role of journalism among Filipino communities in South Korea.
Pocheon Gyeonggi-do and established the Elim Mission Center at Itaewon ⇒ For three years of working, he showed compassion with fellow migrants and
Seoul respectively. rendered community services for the Home of the Aged in Cheongju City.
⇒ Currently, Pastor Jones Galang is a missionary, co-worker, to the ⇒ Also, he attended seminars, trainings on labor-related laws, has been an
Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) to the Osan Migrant Workers Center. active participant to forums for legal affairs sponsored by the Philippine Over-
610-11, Osan Dong Osan City 447-802 and an active supporter of Katipunan seas Labor Office(POLO) in Seoul, supported Pangkabuhayan (Franchising)
ng mga Samahang Migranteng Manggagawa sa Korea (KASAMMA-KO) and Seminar and held sports activities like basketball league in Cheongju City.
a human rights advocate promoting Christian values and equal rights of all ⇒ Currently, Franklin Caturla is the elected president of the Human Rights
migrants in South Korea. Welfare Organization of Filipino Community in Cheongju City.

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Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community
115-9 Songbuk-gu,Songbuk 1-dong, Songbuk Villa,
Seoul, South Korea 136-020
History: MSP's apostolate started in South Korea in
1990 and Fr. Restituto Galang, MSP and Fr. Glenn
Giovanni Jaron, MSP. arrived in South Korea and
Chayangdong Filipino Catholic Community established
in 1992. Chayangdong moved to Hyehwadong in 1997
while the following year Fr. Glenn Giovanni Jaron,
MSP became the Chaplain and the Center was moved
to Songbukdong in 1999, its present location and in
2007, Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP became the new
Chaplain while Edgar T. Balista as new president with
250 volunteers.
Activities: Sunday Mass, Simbang Gabi, Pasyon,
Christmas Party, Santacruzan, Recollections,
Seminars, Medical Mission, Sports for Women and
Basketball Conference.
Projects: “Hatid Saya, Alay-Kapwa” fund raising Con-
cert, 1994; Alliance of the Two Hearts,1995; Lenten
Rituals such as Stations of the Cross were introduced,
2003; Gawad San Lorenzo was launched, 2006; and
approval of the Constitution and By-Laws and visit of
Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales, DD, 2007; Aegis
Concert, 2007; G. at Bb. Kalinangang Pilipino, 2008;
and Sambayanan newsletter and website
Awards: 2005-HFCC was chosen as a recipient of the
Presidential Award for Filipino Individuals and Organi-
zations Overseas under the Banaag Category and
2008 Award for supporting the Financial Literacy
Program for OFWs from the Philippine Embassy.
Kasan Migrant Workers Center
409-7 Masan-ri, Kasan Myeon, Pocheon-si,
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea 487-812
Telephone No. (031)543-5795 FAX: (031) 543-5296
History: KMWC was established in March 2001, an
international community of migrant workers which
have hope and strong Faith in God. The center is
currently under the supervision of Sis. Luz Olalia,
SJBP and Sis. Juliana Kim, SJBP with President
Anthony Carl Dacones, Fr. Jun Perez, SVD and 65
volunteers.
Activities: Church events like Sunday Mass,
Simbang Gabi, devotions, recollections, pre-
sacramental catechesis, Santacruzan; labor-related
counseling; free medical check-up and services;
sports tournament like basketball, chess, dart and
volleyball; seminars on financial literacy, leadership,
pc assembly, liturgy and journalism.
Projects: Annyeonghaseyo Newsletter, medical
insurance, passporting, travel documents and OWWA
membership renewal, Pocheon World Festival for
Migrants and Pinoy Song Festival 2008, Donations for
victims of typhoon Cosme and flashflood in Ilo-ilo
(2008), support 9 affiliated organizations accredited
by the Philippine Embassy and Journalism Seminar -
Workshop conducted by SULYAPINOY editorial staff.
Awards: Most Outstanding Community awarded by
Pochoen City government during the Pochoen World
Migrant Festival which are participated by 8 countries
including Korea last October 12, 2008.
Ansan Filipino Community
Galilea Migrant Workers Pastoral Center, Na106,
844-1 Sung Hwan 1Cha, Wongok-dong, Danwon-gu,
Ansan City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea 425-130
History: Established in 1992 thru the initiative of Mang
Boy and Kuya Boyong with Chaplain Fr. Pio Hwang;
Constitution by Kuya Ben Magundayao, 1994 and Fr.
Eugene Docoy established Galilea to help migrants
workers in 1997; Chaplains Fr. Damian (1999), Fr.
Dennis (2000), Fr. Eugene Docoy (2001), Fr. Noel
Ferrer, SVD (2005), Fr. Kristianus Piatu, SVD (present)
with President Kathlia De Castro and 86 volunteers.
Activities: Sunday Mass, recollections, seminars,
labor-related counseling, basketball league, cultural
presentations, bazaar, volunteers new year’s party,
Seoul tour, yearly election of officers, Together Day,
Rosary Hill, AFC Summer Camp, International Unity
Festival and medical mission.
Projects: Community Outreach Program on culture;
Baby’s Home with the support from association of
Superiors of Religious Congregations and St. Vincent
Sisters of Suwon; Galilea Migrant Center and Galilean
newsletter and website; Support 11 affiliated or-
ganizations.
Awards: AFC logo was designed by Fr. Eugene
Docoy which won the best logo in a competition in
Seoul, 1999;Ben Magundayao (Plaque of Appreciation
from the Suwon Diocese); AFC dance Troop (1st Prize
for Singkil Dance: 1st Bravo Migrant Contest, 2008);
and Best Booth during Independence Day Celebration
last June 2008.

Human Rights Welfare Organization-Filipino Community Changhyun Filipino Catholic Community

Bokdae-dong, 25-11 Heungdok-gu,cheongju-si, Kyongjin Chongmil, Songsaeng Kongdan Whado-Eup 269-10
Cheong chungbuk-do, South Korea Namyang-ju, Kyonggi-do, South Korea
History: HRWOFC was estab- History: Fr. Glenn Jaron estab-
lished on Oct. 5, 2006; President- lished the community in 2001;
Ana Marie Adante 2006-2007, became a migrant center in 2005;
Adviser - Ahn Goen-soo, Spiritual Fr. Salvador "Dong" Marcaida,
Adviser - Rev. Edward Whelan, MSP was the first Chaplain of the
MM, President - Franklin Caturla community from December 2005
with 150 members. to May 2008. This year the com-
Activities: Community Services munity celebrated its 7th founda-
for the home of the aged in tion anniversary. The community
Cheongju City; Cinematheraphy was used to be called Chonma-
Group Workshop sponsored by san Filipino Catholic Community,
Korea Institute of Film Application named after the Chonmasan
(KIFA); Basketball League; Christmas Party; Leadership Seminar; Pangkabuhayan Church. But in October 2007, the community transferred their Sunday Mass in
(Franchising) Seminar; Raffle Draw- Kapuso Kapamilya sa Korea (KKK) "Taya Mo, Changhyun Church that is why the name became Changhyun Flipino Catholic Commu-
Tulong Mo" (Fund for shelter house); Financial assistance to Sulyapinoy, recollection; nity (CFCC). Currently, CFCC Chaplain Fr. Cedric Alimbuyong, MSP, worked with
computer training; assistance and counseling. volunteers and community officers headed by its president Angelito Maranan.
Projects: Community Services are as follows: for Home of the aged, Cheongju City, Activities: Sunday mass, Basic Ecclesial Community; recollection, seminars, labor-
South Korea, March 2007; Financial Assistance for Gabay Sa Nakatatanda Associa- related counseling, Prayer of the Holy Rosary, Evening Mass Mon-Fri, Novena to the
tion (GANA) Brgy. Bagong Silang, Quezon City, Philippines, Dec.23, 2007; Mother of Perpetual Help, Holy Hour, Korean Language Class every Sunday,
Passporting Activity and Financial Assistance for Sulyapinoy for the continuous Summer Outing and House visitation during birthdays.
printing of the newsletter, Feb. 07 & April 10, 2008; and Food Assistance for the Projects: Free Medical and Dental Check-up at St. Luke’s Clinic, Summer Festival,
distress migrant workers staying at the shelter House, April 13, 2008. 100,000KRW financial support to every volunteer who will leave Korea for good, facili-
Award: Plaque of Appreciation in support for Gabay Sa Nakatatanda Association tate repatriation process for caught Filipino TnT’s, Bowling and Basketball Tourna-
(GANA) Brgy. Bagong Silang, Quezon City, Philippines, 2008. ment, Friendship Games, SAMBAYANIHAN website and Newsletter.

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