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Issue 7 Nov 2015

TRIBAL LEADERS’ CALL OUT The leaders of twelve tribes competing in LingawDuwa are campaigning for all-out support from their believers and friends for the forthcoming event on November 21, 2015 in Henderson Intermediate School in Auckland.

The campaign promotion, “LINGAWDUWA I am Going”, featured the faces of the tribal leaders calling out for everyone to support their teams as they fight for honours in the thirteen events lined up by the organisers. More than 300 people are expected to attend.

On November 8, the leaders will meet for the third time to ensure the smooth conduct of the whole proceedings. They had previously agreed for each tribe to assign a game manager who is a non-player to organise, provide the paraphernalia, conduct the game, appoint referees, declare the winners and report the result to the tabulation group. The assignments follow: Dakup-dakup/Agaw Base, Tribu Gwapo ug Gwapa; Tubig-tubig/Patintero, Tribu Bakting Kiat; Siatong, Tribu Kutsero; Bato Lata/Tumba Lata,Tribu Dabarkadz; Takyan/Sipa, Tribu Itoy sa Irong Kagirun; Paligid/Kariling, Tribu Irong Kagirun; Dama, Tribu Igot Igot; Sungka, Tribu Tiking Kwanggol; Bato Lata/Tumba Lata (Kids), Tribu Banggiitang Haring Buang; Luksong Tinik (Kids), Tribu Ibalon Hadiong Urangonz; Luksong Lubid (Kids), Barangay Putyukan; Piko (Kids), Tribu Engkantong Bangis; and Jolen, Organising Group.

In the latest update, MasterChef NZ finalist Leo Fernandez has confirmed his attendance as guest to talk about his experience in the popular reality TV show and to meet fans and admirers.

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EDITORIAL The Best That We Can Do One of the main reasons for parents migrating to other countries outside of the Philippines is “for the better future of the children.”

So much sacrifices. They leave behind stable jobs, become underemployed and struggle to live decent lives. With the demands of working for a living and attending to home chores, parents have little time for their children who study, play and spend most of their days in a culture far different from that of the Philippines. Some end up surprised why their children no longer speak the Filipino language, lose their connection to Philippine traditions and have embraced the Kiwi lifestyle.

It is not the fault of our children if they become more Kiwi than Pinoy. The educational system trains them to be assimilating with other cultures, if not follow the liberal attitude of society. More so that media and legislation have stretched morality away from conservative values.

But then parents can still do something so as not to alienate their children from Filipino custom and tradition. Like the family praying the rosary, attending mass, celebrating birthdays and eating at the family dining table. Another way is by participating in community activities like Sinulog, Simbang Gabi and the Philippine Independence Day. Or joining regional organisations. There are also faith-based groups like Couples for Christ and TawagAwit.

On November 21, 2015, TAHANANG PILIPINO AOTEAROA TRUST will host LINGAWDUWA, the Filipino Sporting Event of the Year. For the adults, this will be a time to re-visit Filipino traditional games, while for children it will be a moment of learning, of discovering and of playing. We shall compete in Patintero, Tumba Lata, Dakup-dakup, Siatong, Dama, Sungka, Takyan and Luksong Lubid, among others.

We call on Filipinos in Auckland to be part of this endeavor – for the fun, for the togetherness, for the love of our homeland and culture.

In a way, we will let our children see the beautiful tradition of our beloved Philippines. In a way, we will let our children keep a part of the Philippines in them. That’s the best we can do.

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I AM GOING! I’d like to meet you all in LingawDuwa November 21, 2015, 9:00am @Henderson Intermediate School 70 Lincoln Road, Auckland

MASTERCHEF NZ2015 FINALIST LEO FERNANDEZ

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THE GAMES WE PLAY

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