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Sulyap Vol 2 Issue 9
Sulyap Vol 2 Issue 9
by Edward Castro
The new law will allow EPS workers to work for up to five straight years
without having to make the obligatory one-month exit outside Korea to
extend their job contracts. It will also prevent illegal repatriation or can-
cellation of work visa of foreign workers from their designated work-
places. Photo courtesy of HFCC by Czarjeff Laban
The old provision requiring foreign workers to leave Korea for at least
one month before their reemployment has been abolished with a view
to mitigate inconvenience in the process of reemploying a foreign
worker specifically in the cost burden due to entry and departure. by Bevi Tamargo
The competition aims to search for a candidate who best exemplifies the
good characteristics of a Filipino migrant in South Korea, as well as to
provide a venue for cultural sharing and appreciation between Filipinos,
Koreans, and other nationalities.
Photos by Marzy Serdena III
Karen Crisostomo and Mark James Evangelista emerged as Binibini and
Ginoo winners respectively along with other 10 equally gorgeous and
handsome contestants who vied for the crown and prestige of being this
year's Binibini at Ginoong Kalinangang Filipino. Both received cash and a
round trip ticket to the Philippines plus free hotel accommodations as
prizes.
Karen also received the minor award Miss Congeniality, while Mark
James won Best in Regional Traditional Costume, Best in Casual Wear,
Cultural Convention: The Ramon Obusan Folkloric and Sanghiyas Pangkat and Mr. Personality.
Mananayaw have well represented the Philippine culture during the 2009 World Festival
of National Theaters held at the National Theater of Korea last Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. While Emerald Anne Jorda and Aaron Vergara, and Lynne de Guzman
Entitled “Bahaghari”, their performances depicts the celebration of Filipino culture thru and Alex Custodio truimphed as 1st and 2nd Runners Up respectively.
song and dance. Presented by the Philippine Embassy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and
Tourism, and the National Theater of Korea.
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NEWS
The panel of judges who's role of choosing this
year's winners were composed of the following
personalities: Culture Attache Mylo Fausto,
Tourism Attache Maricon Ebron, Korea Time's
staff reporter Cathy Rose Garcia, SULYAPI-
NOY Editor Bevi Tamargo, De La Salle Univer-
sity Prof. Genevieve Asenjo, Dr. Gilda Jonson,
M oneyGram International, a leading
global payment services company,
announced recently that it would make a
Philippines from our North American
agents, including large U.S. retailers and
Canada Post.”
and His Excellency Ambassador Luis T. Cruz.
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FEATURE
by Bevi Tamargo
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LITERARY
DUGO AT PAWIS by Alwyin Casino (FEWA) Sabi ko Nga (kapitbahay ni Goodheart) Kalamidad, Kalikasan, Katanungan
Amie Sison
ANONG HIRAP TALAGA MAGHANAP NG PERA Nagsimula sa kras
PAGLAYO SA PAMILYA PARA LANG KUMITA Nauwi sa pag ibig Kay daming kalamidad nangyayari sa mundo
KAHIT ANONG TRABAHO AY GAGAWIN NYA Puso kong dati'y nananahimik
Hindi namimili kung saan parte man ito
UPANG MAIBANGON SA HIRAP ANG PAMILYA. Muling bumilis ang pintig...
Kung inosente man o makapangyarihang tao
Ayoko na sanang pansinin Biglang dadaan at sakuna ang hatid nito.
TULAD DIN NATING NAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN
DITO SA KOREA NA ATING PINATUNGUHAN At baka muli lang masaktan
NA HINDI NALALAMAN ANG ATING KALAGAYAN Ngunit puso ko'y sadyang pasaway Ang ating bang kalikasan ay nagagalit?
Eto nga... nahulog na ng tuluyan... Sa anumang pag-alaga ay siyang kapalit
SA PAGKAT DUGO AT PAWIS ANG ATING
Sabi ko nga... Mga basura,puno,teknolohiya sa isang saglit
PUHUNAN. Ayoko na...
Ekonomiya man ay lumago, ngunit kay pait.
Umibig pang muli...
IBAT IBANG TRABAHO ANG IYONG MATATAMO
PARA KANG KALABAW NA NAGAARARO Sabi ko nga... Pilipinas,Taiwan,India,at sa ibang bansa sa Asya
UTOS DOON UTOS DITO YAN ANG UGALI NG Sobra na... Nakaka lumo kung pagmamasdan sila
MGA KOREANO Ang naranasan na sakit... Lalo na ang bansang ating kinalakihan na
KULANG NALANG AY PAIKUTIN KA NA PARANG Lugmok sa baha, and naiwang pamilya.
TRUMPO. Ngunit bakit ngayon
Nandito ka
Anong tanong kaya ang nais mong sambitin?
KAYA KUNG ‘DI KA MAPAGPASENSYA Bakit di ko mapigil?
Puso kong nananahimik Kung ang Panginoon ay ating kakausapin
SIBAL-SIKYA AT BATOK ANG BIBIGAY NILA Sa kalamidad na nangyayari sa mundo natin
Binulabog mong muli...
MAHIRAP TALAGANG MAKIBAGAY SA KANILA Paano makakabangon, ating paka-isipin.
LALO PAGDATING NA SA USAPANG PERA. Ganda na sana...
Masaya na... Pangamba na sa atin ay hindi maiiwasan
KULANG NA SWELDO ANG IYONG MAKUKUHA Nahanap ko na ang tunay na pag ibig
Kung hagupit ng kalamidad ay hindi mahahad-
KAPAG NAGREKLAMO AABOT PA SA HUSTISYA Pero bakit ganon?
PARA LANG MAIBIGAY ANG DAPAT NA PERA Hanggang don lang pala
langan
GAYA DIN NG MGA NADIDISGRASYA. Ang kayang ialay sakin... Tanging ang Diyos lang ang may kapangyarihan
Sa kanya natin sabihin, " Panginoon, Sana'y
KAYLANGAN MO NG SAPAT NA EBIDENSYA Kahit totoo ang nararamdaman huwag kaming pababayaan"
UPANG INSURANCE MO AY IYONG MAKUHA Di na pwede pang ipilit
Puso mong tunay mang magmahal
KAYA INGAT PALAGI PARA SA PAMILYA
Ay meron ng nagmamay ari
PAGKAT KATAWAN NATIN ANG PUHUNAN SA
Hay...sabi ko nga...
KANILA.
When I was a child, my father and I had a vacation at God is so great indeed. I let Him rule my life and
Tigbauan, Ilo-ilo. My grandfather went to the woods with enthroned Him in my heart. Because of Him, I have the
me, when suddenly a heavy rain poured. We need to courage to fight the cruelty of this world. He’s been my
cross the river through a bridge made of bamboo trees. armor and a shield to all my weaknesses. And I know for
The only thing that supports the bridge is a rope where my sure that He’s always been there, carrying me when I
grandfather was holding on tight while lifting me up with in couldn’t walk at all. I was once in the middle of the stormy
his shoulder. As a child, I felt safe for I know my grandfa- sea, but He rescued me. God’s love is so pure and endur-
ther won’t let me fall down that deep river. ing. He forgave me from all of my sins and still forgiving
me and called me to serve on His vineyard.
It dawned on me that that experience made me realize
how blessed my life is. I’ve been here in Korea for more We need to set direction to our course of life so we don’t
than three years and still crossing the bridge to a victor life get lost. Always walk with Him in every step of our way.
with God. I've got so confused at times for I might walk the We need to be faithful and trust Him with all heart and
wrong step and never to return again. It scares me a lot soul, for in Him we can hold on to the rope of His promises
since the reason why I am here, like most of us, is to give and cross the bridge of a triumphant life. Thus says the
our family a good, decent life with hopes and promises of Lord: "Stand beside the earliest roads, ask the pathways
a bright future. But sad to say most of the time, we’re not of old which is the way to good, and walk thus you will find
able to cross the bridge properly and sometimes we’re the rest for your souls." (Jeremiah 6:16)
stuck in the middle of it and just decided not to go on with
our life with God. We tend to linger with misery instead of
victory with him.
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PHOTO ESSAY
Parade ofColors:
Parade of Colors: FEWAnians
Fewanians are divided
are divided into(3)
into three
three competing
competing teamsteams, they“Undies”,
- Green are GreenRed“Undies”,
“Panties”,
andRead “Thongs”. , and the Blue “Thongs”.
Blue “Panties” Let the GAMES begin!
Hmmm...playing with an
Imaginary ball? That must have been fun! Taken between breaks. Eh di ano pa...pose ulit!
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