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PUBLISHER Lenard Po / Sleekgeek Studio lenardpo@clubfilipina.jp EDITORIAL Bob Davis SALES & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Jinky Watanabe

FILIPINA CONTRIBUTORS:

WRITERS Akemi Kobayashi-Po, Niki Medina, Bob Davis, Florante Arcilla III, Chris Raymund Hernandez PHOTOGRAPHERS Ramil Lagasca (Loyds Photo Studio), Noli Fernan (kidperez.com), Totomai, Sleekgeek Studios, Rhap Distajo, Florante Arcilla III

MAKEUP Akemi Kobayashi - Po of Sleek Makeup Artistry, Lee Almalbis Uvas WEB DEVELOPMENT Jason Conde ART DIRECTOR Popoy Ferrer Watermelon Manila

SALES & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE NAGOYA Bonneta Ann

Club Filipina Magazine is free publication produced and printed by SleekGeek Studio, Inc. (株式会社スリークギークスタジオ) in Japan. The publisher accepts no responsibility for any unsolicited manuscripts, illustrations or photographs. No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or stored in any retrieval system and/or by any other means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. The views and opinions expressed or implied in the publication do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Although every effort and care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained in the publication, neither the publisher nor the employees of SleekGeek Studio can be held liable for any errors or omissions from any consequences or reliance on this publication.

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oy believes in living the simple life and, looking at her stunning and sexy body one would think that she is the wild party type girl but you’d be surprised to know that Joy rarely goes out to party because she doesn’t like drinking alcoholic beverages and the second hand smoke that you usually get during a night-out.

Instead she spends most of her time singing and dancing on her own and sometimes with her friends when the hit the karaoke joints in Japan. Like most women she enjoys shopping for shoes, bags and sunglasses. A smoking hot body its hard to imagine Joy munching on her favorite Filipino food the “kakanin” or rice cake variants, when in Japan she goes on a food trip and loves to eat Japanese delicacies such as sushi, sukiyaki and yakiniku.

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you’d be surprised to know that Joy rarely goes out to party because she doesn’t like drinking alcoholic beverages and the second hand smoke that you usually get during a night-out.

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hen Club Filipina model and resident columnist Akemi Kobayashi Po visited the Philippines last November 2014, I invited her to try out Crossfit at CFMNL Libis the first crossfit box (gym) in the Philippines. With a very little idea of what the fitness program is all about (basing everything from a year of reading my articles here on health and fitness) , she gave in to my invite.

Like any beginner, Akemi was excited but a little bit nervous on her first ever trial. The first part, the warm up, raised her heartbeat a little. She then showed more

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WORDS CHRIS RAYMUND I. HERNANDEZ Taekwondo Instructior and Crossfitter

FIRST CROSSFIT enthusiasm for the main "WOD" or workout of the day. Our model's physical fitness was put to the test during the wod. She did box jumps, push ups,sit ups, air squats and 400 meter runs in between rounds. Although these are all bodyweight movements it was a little bit hard because together with the class she has to finish the workout within a given time, which of course gave her almost no rest in between sets, leaving her gasping for air, Going hard and pushing herself on every movement, she did not give up until she has gone thru all the sets,She finished the workout on time. Happy and feeling lucky to survive the workout, Akemi gave a thumbs up for Crossfit saying that everyone should try and join because contrary to what she has been hearing about Crossfit, she says it is safe and is an effective way to be physically fit. She encourages others to try it, too. Being a mom to a 4-year old boy, I also asked her what kept her trim and fit. She said she eats healthy foods, doesn't drink and she exercises at home whenever she has extra time just so she can maintain her sexy body and stay fit and prepare her for photoshoots and pictorials anytime of the year.

If Akemi believed the negative

rumours about Crossfit, she probably would not have tried and proved to herself how safe and fun it is to join this fitness craze everyone is talking about. Yes the saying is true, "If you don't try you will never know". So for those of you visiting or coming home to the Phillipines you can check out Crossfit Manila Philippines or visit www.cfmnl.com and book for a trial. They have 5 branches namely Libis, Fort,Kapitolyo,Makati and Alabang. Who knows the trial might just be the start of your journey to a fitter and healthier life.

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Hindi biro ang malayo sa pamilya lalo na kung ikaw ay talagang super close sa kanila. Kaya nga maraming nagsasabi na ang pagiging OFW ay hindi biro. Kumikita man ng malaki, hindi pa rin kayang pantayan kapag pamilya ang pinag-uusapan. Kaya ang unang kalaban nating mga OFW o mga Pinoy na nasa abroad ay ang lungkot. Paano ba natin iiwasan ang lungkot, hayaan ninyong bigyan ko kayo ng tips para labanan ang matinding karamdaman na ito, hindi ang kabag ha, kundi ang lungkot.

1.Magluto

Kung noong nasa Pinas ka ay may yaya ka na lahat ng i-utos mo ay susundin, maski ang pagpunas ng iyong pwet pagkatapos mong maglabas ng sama ng loob. Kapag ikaw ay nasa abroad, matututo kang magluto sa ayaw mo o sa ayaw mo dahil wala kang personal chef na maghahain sa iyo ng kare-kare at crispy pata kapag pumalakpak ka. Isa rin itong paraan para matanggal ang isipan sa mga mahal sa buhay na naghihintay ng padala mong salapi, habang ikaw ay kumakain ng dinikdik na asin na sinabawan mo ng pinaglagaang medyas, at sila naman ay nagpapakasayang kumakain sa mga restaurant gamit ang padala mong pera.

2. Magkaroon ng hobby

Lahat tayo ay may kanya-kanyang hilig sa buhay, katulad ng pagmanicure sa kuko ng pusa, o di kaya’y magkulot ng kalbo, o di kaya'y magsalok ng tubig sa balon ni Sadako gamit ang shot glass para punuin ang ofuro mo sa banyo. Para malabanan ang kalungkutan, magsimulang magkaroon ng hobby, hindi lang ito isang theraphy, kundi isa ring paraan ng self- expression, kung ano ang tagalog niyan, hindi ko alam, i-google n'yo na lang.

Ka ya nga tayo ng mga Pin oy ay may nan ang kan ya-k any ang par aan par a mal aba ung kot, kalu ngk utan , kay a wag na kay ong mal tand aan , ngit i na, taw a, iyak , gali t, at lagi ng

WALANG BASAGAN NG TRIP!

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TRIP

May kasabihan nga tayo na "A way to a man's heart is through his stomach", at ang koneksyon ng kasabihan na yan sa paglinis ng bahay ay walang relasyon, gusto ko lang sabihin, walang pakialamanan. Ang paglinis ng bahay ay isang way din ng pampatanggal stress sa araw-araw. At aminin ninyo o sa hindi, kapag malinis ang bahay ninyo, parang ayaw mo na itong dumihan. OCD ang peg ninyo, chura n’yo!

3.Maglinis sa loob ng bahay

4. Gumala kasama ang mga kaibigan

Magkaroon ng travel buddy para mas lalo mong ma enjoy ang trip kung saan-saan.

Masayang gumala kasama ang malalapit na kaibigan kesa naman kasama mo yung mga taong nakikipagplastikan ka lang. Puntahan ninyo ang mga lugar na di pa ninyo napupuntahan, tulad ng bahay ng kapit bahay ninyong tsismosa o di kaya ay yung lugar na pinagtatambayan ng mga sosyal na walang pera, ang mga coffee shops.

5. Mag-aral Sabi nga ni Ka Ernie Baron, "Knowledge is power" at tignan mo siya ngayon, patay na (SLN). Pero totoo iyang sinasabi niya, dahil hindi lang mga bata ang pwedeng mag-aral, learning is a continuous process, kaya nga dapat lagi kayong may hawak na libro para magmukha kayong intelehente.

Sige, subukan mong magbasa ng dictionary na makapal habang nakasakay ka ng jeep, iisipin ng mga tao na "Napakatalino naman niya, mukha nga lang engot".

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GIRL NEXT DOOR THERRY CHANECO

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herry Chaneco spent most of her formative years here in the Land of the Rising Sun, since her mother brought Therry to Japan when she was just 15 years old. Take one look at her Facebook page, and you can see clearly that Therry loves to dance. That is made evident from several dance videos on her page. But most people are not aware that she is also a Taekwondo enthusiast, and is only a few lessons away from earning her belt.

When Therry is not busy dancing or kicking, she may well be cooking up a storm in her kitchen. Her culinary creation styles vary from Filipino delicacies to Japanese recipes. Furthermore, she prides herself on being an expert within the realm of Italian cuisines. Therry says she makes one mean Peperoncino pasta meal.

Traveling is another staple of Therry’s Facebook and Instagram social networking accounts. In addition to her local journeys within Japan and various parts of the Philippines, Therry has been to Thailand, Indonesia and Hong Kong. She eagerly anticipates more traveling in her future.

This month, we present documentation that our Girl Next Door is a triple threat on the dance floor, in the kitchen, and as a world traveler. Who wouldn’t want to be in Therry Chaneco's shoes?

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most people are not aware that she is also a Taekwondo enthusiast

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ne of my favorite places in Europe is Bergen, Norway.

I stayed in Bergen for three-days. Yes, it was very short but I was able to maximize the itinerary. .It was pouring heavily when I arrived at midnight. Fortunately though, the weather started to get fine by noon.

I forced myself out of bed and began exploring the city. Umbrellas were not needed then. At first, it seems similar to other European countries, not until you discover the natural treasures of Bergen. Just after a few minutes of strolling, I fell in love with the place. How I immediately wished there was an available work for me. I will transfer in a heartbeat.

It must be the sceneries.

Ending my first day was a trip to Fløyen. Fløyen is one of the seven mountains of Bergen. It is a perfect place to relax and have a glimpse of the entire city. I’ve been walking all day, so it was a good place to stretch my legs. And as I said earlier, the weather was perfect thus Mr. Sun did show up. It was a bonus point for me considering Bergen is known

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to have rain for 365 days, normally.

The next day, after finding out another good weather forecast, I booked myself to the fjords tour.

Seeing the online site was enough for me to forget that I didn’t have sleep the day before. I thought, I will be in paradise. PARADISE INDEED. I was running out of words to describe the place and choosing few pictures for this part was very hard. During the

trip, I was wearing my blog shirt and one Australian tourist approached me and said that she liked my shirt. Ha! She just gave me a business idea.

Just when I thought I had seen the best Bergen has to offer, I went up to Mt. Ulriken the next day and it was equally breathtaking. I can stay in one spot for the whole day by just looking at Bergen's cityscape. Even

if you are afraid of heights, you’ll forget that fear once you go to Mt. Ulriken. It will make you appreciate high places.

It was a fun-filled three-week journey. If I will be given the chance to go back to Europe, I'll further explore Norway. I will be waiting for that moment to arrive, when I have enough money to travel again.

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In this issue of Club Filipina, we will introduce Japan's very first USBB Bikini Champion -- Stephanie Kei, she describes herself as one of the "goofiest and most silly" chick you'll ever meet, so "don't be intimidated!"

In addition to being very laid-back and chill, Stephanie knows how to stay dedicated and motivated, earning her the first place at the recent Body Building competition in 2013.

Here Stephanie, tells us more about herself, her training, how she stays motivated, as well as some tricks and tips to staying in shape.

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COVER GIRL STEPHANIE KEI

V I TA L S STEPHANIE KEI 23 YEARS OLD 66 KGS

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How did you get started with bodybuilding?

I started working out when I was about 15, doing the typical cardio and pilates. Eventually over the years I moved towards the weights, however I was always on the machines and too uneducated and intimidated to go towards the weights. It wasn't until I started working out with my boyfriend in 2012, when I actually stepped into the weight area and using the dumbbells! After that I started doing a lot of research and became addicted to the positive results!

How would you describe your preparation for the USBB competition?

I was told about the upcoming competition maybe three months before, and kind of thought about it but didn't really consider joining as I didn't have the balls! Haha. My gym director kept telling me I should go for it and I was like "meh, we shall see."

Around 8-weeks out from the show date, I just figured, what do I have to lose? So I got serious, created my own meal-plan, training, and cardio schedule, and just went for it.

How does it feel to take first place?

To be honest, I didn't expect to win. I didn't have any coach or trainer telling me exactly what to eat, how much to eat, what to do in the gym, what to expect…all that jazz! I basically just took it as a learning experience, and if I placed, great, if not, at least I accomplished a goal and stayed dedicated to myself! OH, and I would end up with a rocking body!

Where does your motivation come from?

My biggest motivation is the mirror and seeing progress! This competition really to myself that I can accomplish anything if I just stay dedicated to my goals!

What is your weekly workout schedule like?

Currently, I am focusing on gaining strength and muscle, so I am doing a lot of compound movements and lifting HEAVY. I do weight training maybe 3-4 times a week, and I don't really have a set 'routine'. I sort of do my own thing and it works because I am always sore the next day! I don't

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do much cardio (surprise!), and if I do it is usually a 5-10 minute warm-up or HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).

My schedule was much different when prepping for the competition, but my goals were also different. I can say that I did MUCH more card (yuck) and days of training was more 'specific'. Â If you had to give advice to those wanting to get into fitness, what would you say?

I could go on and on about fitness!

But in a nut-shell, quality over quantity, weights over cardio, and diet. I say quality over quantity because doing the proper movements is much more important than how much you can lift! If you aren't sure about how to do a certain exercise, never be afraid to ask or do your research! Another probably amazing fact, especially for you ladies, is you will not get "bulky and manly" by lifting weights! You will have much better results in the weight room than hours on the hamster wheel.

Lastly, diet! Don't starve yourself!

Your body needs the proper macro and micronutrients in order to stay energetic and healthy! Eat for your goals and eat in moderation!

What is your diet like?

My diet now and my diet prepping for the competition are very different. For the competition I measured everything as well as prepared most of my meals in advanced. I did not starve myself and many of my co-workers would be shocked how much and how often I ate!

LOL. My diet is still very healthy but also flexible. I won't lie, I eat peanut butter and chocolate pretty much everyday.

What are your three best tips for someone looking to make some healthy changes?

1. Health starts from the inside - with that being said, you need to nourish the body with a balanced diet and water! You cant expect to feel great in the gym if you are starving yourself or eating crap!

2. Train hard and smart - like I mentioned earlier, quality over quantity! Ask for help, hire a trainer, or do your research! Google is your best friend!

3. Love your body - get plenty of sleep and don't stress too much! Slow progress is still progress, so never give up and keep going!

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あなたも税金の還付申請対象者！！ 知らない人と差がつく！ 得する税金！？ 日本に住むフィリピン人、又は配偶者がフィリピン人の日本人は 約９7%の方々に税金還付のチャンスが有るのを知っていますか！？

皆さんは日本に住む外国人も日本人と同じように所得税と住民税の還付申請ができるという話をご存知ですか？ 日本で働き日本の所得税と住民税を納めていて母国の家族や親戚に援助を行っていれば、一定の条件のもとその行為が 「扶養」 と認められ、税法上の優遇すなわち 「扶養控除」 の適用を 受けることができるのです。最長で所得税・住民税それぞれ5年分の納め過ぎた税金が還付されるということです。 では実際どのくらいの税金が還付されるのでしょうか？還付される金額はあくまで支払った税金の範囲内で、 それ以上になることはありません。 しかしこれまで支払った税金の合計は意 外と多額で還付予想額を算出すると皆さん非常に驚かれます。 この制度適用は外国人のみならず、外国人を配偶者（フィリピン人等） にもつ日本人も配偶者の家族を扶養していれば適用されます。外国人と結婚した時点で配偶者の母国に住む配偶 者の家族・親族も法的な 「家族」 となるのです。 もちろん経済的な援助をすることで 「扶養」 となるわけですから、 これを証明することが必要となります。 還付申請を行う上で重要な注意点がありますので説明いたします。

＊日本人が申請する場合、扶養親族と認められるのは外国人配偶者の3親等以内の親族。 外国人が申請する場合、 自分自身の6親等以内。 ＊ 「扶養」 とは扶養親族に経済的に援助（金銭・物品） していること。 またそのことを証明する書類を提出できること。 一般的な質問事項＜＜Q & A＞＞ Q: どれくらい還付されるの？ A: 還付金は、 申告者により異なります 還付の可能性と還付概算額等は、 申請時に個々の書類を確認後に判明します。 Q: 還付されるまでの期間はどれくらい？ A: 還付金額同様申告者の扶養状況により異なります。 最短で約２~３カ月、最長で約１年から１年半程かかる方も中にはいます。 Q: 手数料はどの位？ A: 申告者により異なりますが、基本的には還付金額に対しての２０～２５％ （グループ割引、 リピーター割引あり） Q: ビザを持っていませんが、 申告は可能？ A: 超過滞在者（オーバーステイ） でも申告は可能ですが、 申告には必ず外国人登録されていることが必須となります。

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Q: 母国へ帰国する場合でも還付申告は可能ですか？ A: 納税管理人や代理人を立てれば申告は可能です。 Q: フィリピン人で現在は帰化して日本国籍ですが、 申告は可能ですか？ A: 帰化しても、家族が母国に在住し、扶養していれば可能です。 Q: 還付申告はフィリピン国籍ではなく他の国籍でも可能ですか？ A: 申告の条件を満たしていれば可能です。 Q: パートタイムで働いていても、還付申告は可能ですか？ A: 納めた税金が有れば可能です。 未払いが有る場合は、還付申告により充当されます。

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Q: 日本で１０年程働き、税金を納めていますが、全て申告すれば還付されますか？ A: 所得税、住民税共に最長で過去５年となります。 ５年以上の税金は還付対象外です。 実際に還付申請を行うためには、税務署・市区町村との対応・各種証明行為・言葉の違い等様々な問題が生じます。 自分自身で還付申告をすると、手続きが面倒、税務署へ何度も足を 運ぶのは困難、 また様々な難題、追加書類を納税者に依頼し、 スムーズに還付処理がされないケースが多い。 また還付されても、本来還付される金額の一部分しか受け取れないといっ たケースもあります。株式会社ﾊﾟｼﾌｨｯｸ･ｷﾞｬﾗﾝﾃｨは長年の経験と豊富な知識とを持ち、信頼できる税理士とともに皆様の正当な権利を行使するお手伝いをいたします。 還付の可能性 の有無、還付予定額、 また委託手数料率を予め申請者に通知し、 申請者は、 内容を確認した上で還付申告をするか否かの判断が可能となります。 ここまでは、無料で対応しています。 株式会社パシフィック・ギャランティとの手続き、連絡手段は主に電話、 Ｅメール、書類の郵送で行われます。 東京のみならず、 日本各地から還付申告の依頼にフィリピン人、 日本人ス タッフ等が丁寧に対応しています。 この機会にまずは電話相談をしてみると良いでしょう。

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