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“The world is my kitchen,” said sauce tycoon Clarita Reyes-Lapus (far left), the head of Marigold Manufacturing Corporation, which was established in the 1980s and manufactures more than 100 condiments that carry the Mama Sita brand name.

“The world i s my k i t ch e n . ”

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POST-ARRIVAL SEMINARS:

Why Every Migrant Needs One

By AISHA RONQUILLO Contributing Editor

When you have a relative who works abroad, there are certain expectations that come with it.

Monthly remittances, the latest gadgets, chocolates, tuition fees and extra money for holiday trips. Often this is what is expected by the millions of Filipinos who have OFW relatives.

As the phenomenon of forced overseas migration has become commonplace, even young children automatically assume that their playmates with OFW relatives are better off financially.

AISHA: How did you arrive here in New Zealand?

WINSTON: I applied using an agency’s services last 2015, but I wasn’t cleared for the medical test. I arrived in July 2017. I shouldered the medical expenses.

Nothing was paid to my agency.

AISHA: What was your first impression of New Zealand?

WINSTON: My agency described NZ as a land of greener pastures; that once we started working there we could provide a good future for our families.

When I was still in Negros I was really hoping that I could become an NZ resident; it was only when I arrived in NZ that I learned so many things about the residency process.

It was also upon arriving in NZ that I learned that my current job did not qualify me for residency.

All of us migrants want to become NZ residents, no one wants to be on a Work Visa forever, let’s face it.

AISHA: Is your family in the Philippines?

WINSTON: My family is in Negros and I’m still supporting them.

AISHA: Describe your first job in NZ.

Not that there is something inherently wrong with this - but we need to ask ourselves: how long will Filipinos be dependent on overseas employment? Are Filipinos destined to be OFWs for the next 500 years? Is it worth the cost?

For builders like Winston Lobaton, leaving children behind in the Philippines, all the while battling abuse and exploitation in the construction industry, is no easy feat. Sometimes this struggle can overwhelm financial imperatives.

Filipinos like Winston bravely try to maintain dignity in the face of it all,

having to fight for their own humanity in a country they believed to be a greener pasture. As a father he says that he is happy to sacrifice everything for his family - but not at the expense of his own self-respect.

In light of recent reports of Filipino builders being exploited in the construction industry, Winston provides us with an account of his own experience. He urges us to ask that, as Filipinos in NZ, how much are we willing to sacrifice in exchange for earning money and for NZ residency?

WINSTON: My manager once asked me to work in the rain, sometimes there are no scaffolds on site, sometimes they shout at us to lift heavy items and equipment on our own.

I experienced harassment from managers telling us to work faster.

We have safety gear, but we are paying for it out of our own pockets, like gumboots being deducted from our wages.

I endured all that for the next 12 months.

AISHA: Tell us something about this controversial pastoral care service?

WINSTON: I went through pastoral care. These pastoral care services are linked to agencies back home.

This service provided their own orientation and they were the ones looking for accommodation for me and my comrades; they also provided vehicles to use for carpooling with other builders.

There was a time that I spent $420/week for 3 months.

Actually, my agency did not disclose to us that there would be pastoral care services; it was only when I arrived in NZ that I learned about these pastoral care services.

When I arrived we stayed in the house provided by them, but it was within their office premises. I didn’t think of refusing at that time because their services are very good: they fetched us from the airport, they looked for accommodation for us, etc .

Take note that there were no placement fees from the agencies, there were no contracts or documents that reflect the $420/week payment. I admit that I really jumped at the chance of going abroad because I really wanted to provide for my two daughters.

I was shocked upon learning about these pastoral care services and I know other Pinoy builders who went into overdraft because of these extremely expensive services. Are they even necessary, given their cost?

AISHA: Describe your experience with exploitation.

WINSTON: I experienced exploitation and I saw it happening amongst my fellow Pinoys. I messaged union leaders to see if I could transfer to a different company and I asked them for advice.

My visa restrictions stated that I could only work for a certain company. I was look-

Winston Lobaton, Migrant Builders Aotearoa. Photo: Aisha Ronquillo.

ing for another company that would support my residency.

I experienced bullying and harassment by managers.

There were times when I was not familiar with the tools, but my manager expected us to work at a faster pace.

I have been witness to many similar stories and most Pinoys that join my organization (Migrant Builders Aotearoa) are running away from bullying managers. I have reported so many stories of exploitation to government officials.

AISHA: The exploitation against Pinoy builders is getting rampant. Would you agree?

WINSTON: Yes, it is rampant. I know that most cases are reported within the Auckland region, but there are so many unreported cases of Pinoy builders who are exploited outside Auckland.

AISHA: What is your advice for Pinoys who are planning to come to NZ as builders?

WINSTON: For those who are still applying, THEY SHOULD NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH. AISHA: What is your first advice to Pinoy builders who are being

exploited or abused?

WINSTON: My advice is that they have to reach out to the Filipino community.

Most importantly, they should join unions so that they will learn about their basic employment rights.

So many newly-arrived migrants come to NZ without knowing their rights.

AISHA: Do you have a message for Filipinos who are collaborating with exploitative companies?

WINSTON: They should be more compassionate about the plight of Pinoy builders here and they should have a sense of bayanihan.

Remember: we are all immigrants in this country, at maski sila dumaan rin naman sa hirap when they first arrived.

AISHA: Do you have a message for the families of exploited Pinoy builders?

WINSTON: To keep their expectations in check. They should not expect that once their husbands or fathers arrive in NZ they will automatically have a better life in a month’s time or a year’s time, because this is often not the case.

Stories of exploitation should be given credit because they are true and it takes courage to report them,

given our current circumstances. We are reporting these cases despite the fear of losing our jobs.

Most importantly, they should also manage remittances wisely and value the money that they receive, because we did not earn it while lying in bed all day.

AISHA: Any message for the NZ government?

WINSTON: I am grateful that the NZ government is giving us this opportunity and we are very eager to contribute to the NZ economy. We expect to be treated with respect and dignity. We expect to be paid right.

AISHA: In your opinion, what should Pinoy builders do to prevent workplace exploitation and abuse?

WINSTON: They should be made aware of their rights. They should ask around and do basic research.

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“You are not in the Philippines anymore; know your rights and speak up.”

WHY ARE PINOY BUILDERS BEING EXPLOITED IN NZ?

By AISHA RONQUILLO Contributing Editor

AISHA: What is the root of the exploitation of Pinoy builders in New Zealand?

MIKEE: When these Pinoy builders arrive here they are already in a vulnerable situation because they are indebted to agencies, loan sharks and banks; they are expected to pay off those loans.

There is also a problem with the NZ labour market rate. Most of them will take low-paying jobs regardless of their circumstances and they are happy to settle for less rather than end up jobless.

They are not familiar with NZ’s basic employment laws; they don’t know how to say No. They are also afraid to complain about abuse because some of them are tied to a single employer and this prevents them from complaining or speaking up against abuse. They all fear losing their jobs.

AISHA: What was the worst case you ever encountered?

MIKEE: There was this Pinoy builder who injured his lower back. He went to the doctor and was asked if he could work. He agreed to work from

No matter how devastating this narrative, there will always be a Filipino out there willing to risk their reputation and personal safety in defence of exploited migrants. Such individuals are rare and they give us a unique insight on how this saga began, starting with the naivete of some migrants back home who unwittingly take the bait of some businesses that take advantage of a migrant’s desire to escape the grinding poverty in the Philippines. Not all that glitters is gold, the old adage tells us.

Mikee Santos is a union representative and an individual who goes to great lengths to protect Pinoy builders. He refuses to be bound by the 9-5 routine in the office and often pushes the boundaries of advocacy by being out in the open, rescuing distressed migrants on the road and exposing himself to the hazards of this cause. He says that Pinoy migrants are happy to help build this country, but not at the expense of their dignity.

August 2017 to January 2018, but the pain got worse and it resulted in both of his legs becoming numb. He came into our office and I saw his photos before the injury when he looked human, but after January 2018 he looked like a skeleton. He endured the pain and worked on.

He was afraid to complain or inform his managers about his injury, because he was afraid that he might not get paid. He wasn’t aware of ACC. He just kept popping pain relievers.

AISHA: How was this case resolved?

MIKEE: We were able to contact ACC and we assisted him with his

efforts to look for a new job. We also had a long conversation and introduced him to various social services that are available to workers. We gave him information regarding his basic employment rights here in New Zealand.

AISHA: Do you think that the latest immigration policies are to the builders’ advantage?

MIKEE: For the builders, it could be better. There are still builders right now who are currently on a 1-year work visa, but we are campaigning for a 3-year open work visa for them. I understand that the current policy of issuing a 3year open work visa

extends to students only.

AISHA: What is your advice for those who want to work as builders in New Zealand?

MIKEE: Before leaving the country they should do a reasonable amount of research about New Zealand. There should also be a post-arrival seminar for new migrants conducted by the Philippine Embassy to prevent the exploitation of builders and not just builders, but all migrants as a whole.

Most Pinoy builders come here without any knowledge of ACC, the health care system, basic employment laws, or how to obtain a NZ driver’s license. They have no idea of the cost of living. They

Mikee Santos Migrant Advocate are clueless regarding how to create a CV. They should also be taught how to understand contracts and how they shouldn’t be signing any document that prohibits them from transferring to other companies.

All these aspects should be presented in a seminar a few months or weeks after arriving in the country, so they are better able to spot signs of exploitation.

AISHA: What is your message for Filipinos who are in cahoots with exploitative employers?

MIKEE: We are all Kiwis now. We should all be living the values of treating people fairly and equally. We should show compassion towards our fellow Pinoys who are new to this country. They should be ashamed of themselves if they are taking advantage of these builders.

AISHA: What is your

message to an exploited builder who is afraid to come out in the open?

MIKEE: You are not in the Philippines anymore; know your rights and speak up.

AISHA: In cases like these, why is it so important to make yourself heard?

MIKEE: It’s important for builders, or for anyone for that matter, to be a member of a certain collective or group.

Here in New Zealand it is actually illegal for an employer to discourage or prohibit employees from joining a union. See the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website: www.mbie. govt.nz.

I encourage builders to join unions, or if not, to join a support group that you feel can accommodate your concerns. Reach out to individuals that you know you can trust. Don’t let the abuse build up.

The real reason why you didn’t get that job Statistics from Twin, an employment and training services organisation, reveal that nearly 40% of interviewers would not progress a candidate further based on the quality of their voice and lack of ability to communicate confidently.

Senior recruitment consultant, Amber Wilson, reveals that while the requirements of a particular job vary between industries and employers, “the ability to be able to communicate your personality, strengths and ambitions is a major part of an interview”.

Like many large cities, jobs in Auckland are sought after, not only by locals, but also by immigrants and those visiting New Zealand on a visa.

While the idea of cultural diversity is trending among organisations, employers are still hesitant to take on individuals whose first language isn’t English.

Dr Margriet Theron, President of Rotorua Multicultural Council, regularly encounters migrants who are struggling to find jobs.

“Nazli arrived from Iran with her husband seven months ago.

When he went to work, the two boys went to school and she was left lonely at home with no idea of how to make friends or find a job in accounting - in which she is highly qualified and experienced.

“She attended a Speech New Zealand course, learned to be a parent-helper at school, put her CV on Seek and soon got a part-

time job on reception at Motion Entertainment.

She later received a Distinction in the Speech NZ Certificate in Professional Speaking and will be a speaker at a combined Rotary Club of Rotorua and Rotorua Multicultural Council dinner.

She says that the course has changed her life. Just about every student has a similar story.”

The Speech New Zealand curriculum covers a range of syllabi, including ‘Professional Speaking for migrants’ and ‘English for speakers of other languages'. Each student that completes the program receives an accredited qualification.

Dr. Theron explains that having a Speech New Zealand qualifica-

tion not only demonstrates to employers that the person can communicate effectively, but it

Nazli Behshad (left) and Piumi Vithanage (right).

Nazli Behshad is an accountant from Iran and Piumi Vithanage was previously Miss Sri Lanka Tourism and a school teacher in her home country.

Both gained the Speech NZ Certificate in Professional Speaking with Distinction.

Piumi is a post-graduate student at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Rotorua and has a dream of being a manager in tourism and hospitality in Rotorua.

has also received a stamp of approval and endorsement from Immigration New Zealand.

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Ambassador wants a better deal for Filipino students

By JOHN GERRITSEN Education Correspondent

Philippine Ambassador Jesus Domingo WELLINGTON - The Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand Jesus Domingo wants better protection for the more than 4000 Filipino students in New Zealand and is asking tertiary institutions to formally declare that they won't use dodgy agents to recruit them.

Mr Domingo said that the government's code of practice for institutions that enrolled foreign students was good, but there were gaps and he was developing his own document for those that enrolled people from the

Philippines.

The ambassador's document, initially called a code of ethical practice, asked signatories to cut ties with agents who behaved unethically or charged high fees and to refrain from using misleading advertising.

One private tertiary institution, the International College of Auckland, had already signed up to the scheme.

Mr Domingo said that his initiative was a work in progress and he wanted to develop a voluntary framework or agreement

that would complement the government's code of practice. “New Zealand's regulations were good for redressing wrongs, but only if students were brave enough to speak out,� he said.

"The problem is that many students, not just Filipinos, who are already here, they've already invested a lot and they're afraid that if they do complain they may lose whatever chance they have of fulfilling one of the goals of coming here in the first place, education as a bridge to migration."

Immigration figures show that about 2400 new Filipino students come to New Zealand each year.

Mr Domingo said that some of those students were lured to New Zealand by misleading promises that they would easily obtain residency after completing their studies.

"We have so many complaints, a whole file of complaints, of students who have literally hocked the family farm or spent

millions in Philippine currency to come here, only to find out they were misled," he said.

The International College of Auckland was the only organisation to sign up to the ambassador's scheme so far.

Its principal, Paul Binney, said that the document was useful, because it spelled out what was expected of the agents who recruited students.

"The requirements that he's got for how overseas agents operate is exactly in line with what we would be expecting," he said.

Mr Binney said that the ambassador's initiative was important, because in some cultures people

observed official rules and regulations only if a public figure reinforced their importance.

"The ambassador getting involved is an opportunity to really reinforce what those good practices should be."

Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand chairperson Craig Musson said that he understood the ambassador's concerns, but that his document would confuse people.

"The code of practice he has developed mirrors the current international code of practice for pastoral care of students, so it makes it difficult for both providers, students and the agencies to work out

which code is going to apply and also whether it has any legislative standing at all," he said.

The Education Ministry's international education group manager, Belinda Himiona, said that the government's code of practice was the only legally binding code in New Zealand and had been mandatory since 2002.

"Our code of practice is world-leading and we believe that it sets excellent pastoral care standards for all international students in New Zealand," she said.

Ms Himiona said that the code was reviewed and strengthened in 2016 to ensure that all international students were wellinformed, safe and properly cared for.

Article reprinted with permission from Radio New Zealand.

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“The world is my kitchen.”

Clarita Reyes-Lapus (Mama Sita’s) with Maria Catoto (Tres Marias Trading)

FILIPINO FOOD ROYALTY AT AUCKLAND FOOD SHOW

By MEL FERNANDEZ

AUCKLAND – The Mama Sita brand is a household name in the Philippines. Some commentators have even described this iconic local brand as the Pinoy equivalent of condiment market leaders such as Heinz, Knorr, Kikoman or Lee Kum Kee for Filipino families living abroad.

In an effort to introduce Filipino food and flavours to other nationalities overseas, MMC has been bringing the Mama Sita line of ready-to-use sauces to food shows around the world.

In July this year the company took centre stage in the Tres Marias Trading’s stand at the Auckland Food Show.

Tres Maria Trading, the leading importer of Philippine products in New Zealand, participated in the Auckland Food

“The world is my kitchen,” said sauce tycoon Clarita Reyes-Lapus, the head of Marigold Manufacturing Corporation, which was established in the 1980s and manufactures more than 100 condiments that carry the Mama Sita brand name. “I have been to over 65 countries pushing Filipino food cooked with MMC’s products.”

Show for the first time to bring the taste of the Philippines to the traders and consumers who visited this premier food event. Besides the Mama Sita line of products two other popular brands were featured at the TMT stand – Red Horse, the market leader in Philippine beers made by

San Miguel Brewery and snack food giant Rebisco’s wide range of products.

In an exclusive NZ interview with Filipino Migrant News at the Auckland Food Show, Clarita Reyes-Lapus the head of Marigold Manufacturing corporation introduced some of the

new products the company is planning to launch internationally. “I came here to grow the market,” said Clarita. “We heard that at this show we can reach an international market – besides the locals, international visitors also come for the show.”

The popular food

brand offered to 'patikim' (let visitors taste) different selections of barbecue using Mama Sita’s Barbecue Marinade, Inihaw, Inasal and Fiery Labuyo at the TMT stand. “The locals seemed to like the taste of Mama Sita’s barbecue - even the very hot Labuyo barbecue,” observed Clarita.

“Mama Sita’s Caldereta Mix and our Sinigang Mix also took the spotlight with the public’s enthusiastic reception of the sample dishes - Beef Caldereta and Corned Beef Sinigang.”

According to Clarita Sinigang is their number one product here in New Zealand. Then comes Caldereta, Adobo, Palabok and Tocino. “We launched four new products at the Auckland show. The all natural Labuyo – a hot pepper sauce and three other marinades. The new fiery BBQ marinade is seasoned with labuyo – it is a spicy dipping marinade,

so you just dip and grill.”

The MMC marketing team also did some sampling of the yet-to-bereleased all natural Champorado.

“We are on a mission to bring Philippine flavours to the world. Our KareKare mix sold like hotcakes overseas because of the convenience of preparing this dish. It is a lot of work to roast the peanuts and prepare the sauce from scratch.

“In a night market in Vienna our BBQ Marinade was a big hit. In Pakistan our MS Oyster Sauce is the largest selling oyster sauce brand; even though all over the world the oyster sauce market is ruled by China.

“At one time it was nearly impossible to cook sinigang using real green tamarind pulp in the US. But nowadays Filipino migrants can cook it every day at home using Mama Sita’s Sinigang Tamarind Soup Base.”

MMC has two agents for its range in New Zealand - Lim Brothers and Tres Marias.

CONDIMENTS THAT ADD SPICE TO LIFE AUCKLAND – Food is part of our ‘diaspora nostalgia’, as one food writer described the elemental obsession for a reminder of home. These days sorely missed Filipino delicacies can be whipped up at home conveniently with ready-to-use sauces and mixes like the Mama Sita range, which is available in Filipino stores in over 65 countries.

According to the Business Mirror exports constitute 50% of the business of the Marigold Manufacturing Corporation, a company established in 1980s to produce sauces to make homestyle

Pinoy recipes like karekare, palabok and sinigang.

Clarita Reyes-Lapus is the head of Marigold Manufacturing Corporation - the company manufactures more than 100 condiments that carry the Mama Sita brand name.

She is the daughter of the founder – Teresita ‘Mama Sita’ Reyes.

“When my mother travelled abroad she pitied all the Filipinos who were just eating hot dogs, so she would cook Filipino food for them.

“They could enjoy her cooking long after she had gone as their freezers

were full of the dishes she made. The children of the migrants would cry when Mama Sita was leaving.”

The apparent need for ready-made sauces and mixes for kababayan overseas led to the pioneering development of over 106 products under the Mama Sita brand name.

“My grandfather started the Aristocrat Restaurant at the beach resort along Manila Bay 82

years ago,” added Clarita.

The restaurant promotes itself as the ‘home of the best chicken BBQ in town'.

MMC also publishes a series of cookbooks on

new and traditional Filipino recipes for home cooks. They donate some cookbooks to libraries and schools in the Philippines and abroad.

On October 23rd a representative of MMC will be in Auckland for a book launch and commemorative stamp donation at the Panmure Community Library. MMC will present to the Panmure Community Library Mama Sita’s cook books and a Special Centennial edition book, 'What Kids Should Know About Filipino Food' and will hand over Mama Sita’s commemorative stamps

in recognition of Teresita 'Mama Sita' Reyes' contributions to the enrichment of Philippine Cuisine.

Clarita’s family is considered food royalty in the Philippines for their efforts in promoting Filipino food both in the Philippines and overseas.

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‘Boodle Fight’ – the full-on Filipino dining experience AUCKLAND – Are you a foodie who’s already been there and done that? How about going back to basics and exploring your ‘primal roots’? The challenge of eating with your hands the way our forebears did? But it’s not for the squeamish - as no silverware is allowed. But I assure you that you will have a good time trying something uconventional.

Mind you, many among us who hail from Asia and are familiar with this practice will swear that food tastes better when you eat it with your bare hands.

The so called ‘Boodle Fight’ is sought after in

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www.travelgalore.nz some restaurants in the Philippines and now this trendy dining style is catching on around the world – the US, Middle East and even New Zealand.

The origin of the ‘Boodle Fight’ phenomenon is the traditional Philippine military ‘eating combat’, held on special occasions as a fun activity. A long row of adjoined tables are covered with banana leaves and piled high with rice, pancit, fried fish and other delicacies. The troops dine on their feet using their bare hands.

But there’s no drama as

jugs of water are within reach to rinse their hands with before and after the meal.

When restaurants began introducing this special event the basic ‘Boodle Fight’ menu was upgraded into a lavish feast.

The combat element has also been downgraded, so there’s no rush to chow down the food. You can sit leisurely at the table with your mates and savour the bountiful spread laid out on the banana leaves.

Is it any wonder the ‘Boodle Fight’ is growing in popularity?

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Where to book a ‘Boodle Fight.”

One of the first restaurants to include the ‘Boodle Mouth watering ‘Boodle Fight’ spread at Fight’ in its menu was the Boracay Garden Restaurant Gold Ribbon Restaurant in Glen Eden, Auckland.

Glen Eden, Auckland.

According to café owner Reynald Tel: 09 818 9929 or 021 0507381 Ricafrente, he introduced ‘Boodle for reservations.

Fight’ as a Father’s Day Special proFor a ‘Boodle Fight’ in posh surmotion in September 2014. roundings you can’t beat the “It became popular with our cus- ambiance of Boracay Garden tomers, so we’ve included it on our Restaurant, 124 Customs Street menu.”

West, The Viaduct, Auckland.

Gold Ribbon Filipino-Asian Tel: (09) 377 3288. website: Restaurant is at 1 West Coast Road, www.boracaygarden.co.nz

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What Is Filipino Food?

Not many Kiwis know anything about Filipino cuisine. It’s something of a mystery. If asked, most would assume that it's something like Thai, or Malaysian. Those with a little background might assume a Spanish influence.

How would you describe Filipino cooking in a few succinct words?

Probably, "it's complicated”.

While it is fair to say that there are Spanish influences, there are also Chinese, Malay and even American components to modern Filipino cuisine in addition to diverse regional cooking styles.

Something as classically Spanish as empanada or adobo sits alongside Chinese-style chop suey, siopao, or spring rolls.

Malaysian combinations like chilli and coconut milk appear in Filipino dishes like ginataang manok.

Perhaps if there is one Filipino essential, besides rice (English has one word for rice ... Filipino has at least seven), it's pork.

ing and fish – ocean fish as well as freshwater fish such as tilapia and bangus.

Lamb is not popular and is rare in Filipino fare, although goat's meat features in a number of dishes.

While vegetables feature in many recipes, from Pop-up Filipino street food festival in Henderson last year. vegetableFrom sisig, (chopped pork gar). rich soups like tinola or with onions and chilli), to The popular crispy pata sinigang to the classic dinuguan, (pork intestine is pork hock, cooked so pork-and-vegetable dish cooked in blood), to lechon that the meat is succulent pinakbet, there is a strong baboy (a whole spit-roast- and tender and the crack- preference for cooking ed pig, essential at big ling is crisp. Add sawsawin them. Salads and other gatherings), pork is much (dipping sauce) and rice raw vegetable dishes are loved. and eat it with your fingers not common and a Filipino It appears in noodle and you’re immersed in eatery will seldom sell a dishes (pancit, bihon) and Filipino deliciousness. salad. soups (lapaz batchoy Only in the far south of Likewise, there is an includes meat and the Philippines, where expectation that meat will chicharon - a form of Islam is a dominant faith, be well-cooked.

The crackling) and entrees is pork less commonly European taste for rare(tokwa't baboy: pork and eaten. cooked beef, for example, deep fried tofu with Chicken and beef feature is not traditionally shared onions, soy sauce and vine- in plenty of Filipino cook- by Filipinos.

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Halo Halo - the all-time favourite dessert.

There are so many ways to define Filipino food and

anteed to take the eater back to the streets of Manila or the copra-scented provinces is ‘silog'.

There are many, many different ‘silogs' – tapsilog, tocilog, bangsilog, hotsilog, longsilog, the list goes on – but central to all of them is meat, sinagag (garlic fried rice) and a fried egg (itlog).

The smell of freshly fried garlic rice symbolises breakfast all over the Philippines.

It may not be high-end cuisine, it may not be com-

Bacolod Chicken Inasal gets rave reports at some cafes.

so many different flavours and variants, that finding a defining dish is next to impossible. But one guar-

plex or glamorous, but it is the Philippines and it’s about as typical as Filipino food can get.

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MANILA - Just a week after Variety magazine announced it as part of its TV Fall line-up, ABSCBN International’s ‘The People’s Queen’ - the glamorous reality TV boot camp for beauty pageant hopefuls - has produced its first real beauty queen.

Cast member Katarina Rodriguez was crowned Miss World Philippines 2018 at the pageant’s coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.

Rodriguez will represent the Philippines at the Miss World 2018 pageant in China this December.

Aside from winning Miss World Philippines, Rodriguez was also named Beach Beauty Challenge winner, Best in Long Gown, Miss Resorts World Manila and Miss Blue Water Day Spa (along with Maureen Montagne). The exciting pageant and win for the 26 year old trended on Twitter in the

Philippines.

PROUD MENTORS Cecilio Asuncion and Voltaire Tayag, (left) the two mentors for the beauty pageant hopefuls on The People’s Queen, are proud of all of their mentees and are ecstatic over Rodriguez’s win.

MENTORING BY EMPOWERING PHILOSOPHY: Hosts-mentors Cece Asuncion and Voltaire Tayag were confident that all ‘The People’s Queen’ cast members – Michelle, Katarina, Nikita, Katrina and Jenny - are capable of winning a crown.

The show produced its first winner in newly crowned Miss World Philippines Katarina Rodriguez.

Catch 'The People’s Queen' on TFC, Myx TV, Lifestyle Network in New Zealand this October.

“Katarina’s win is a testament to the Filipina woman of the here and now,” said Cece Asuncion, Director of Slay Model Management, the world’s first all-Transgender model agency and National

“The secret to success in every pageant is recognizing the queen in every female,” says Katerina Rodriguez.

Director of Miss Supranational USA. He

judged the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas

and hosted this year’s Miss Teen USA pageant in Shreveport, Louisiana.

“Katarina is someone who is focused, determined and knows what she wants and is unapologetic for it.

We at The People’s Queen are very proud of her and we look forward to seeing her compete and support her candidacy at Miss World in Sanya, China.”

Veteran pageant journalist and trainer Voltaire Tayag said: “Underneath all that chiffon and those crystals lies Katarina’s unwavering determination, discipline and tenacity, which won her Miss World Philippines 2018.

At The People’s Queen our philosophy is mentoring by empowering -empowering one’s dreams, heart and mind. I’m very happy that Katarina took all that we’ve taught her and made empowered decisions. She wins not just a crown, but she’ll continue to win in life with this attitude.”

This is what Rodriguez had to say regarding her mentors and experience: “The People’s Queen

developed me with a holistic approach in competing for Miss World. Cece and Voltaire more or less gave me the answers on what a queen is, handing me on a plate the areas I should focus on. But they left it up to me to really make every angle my own. They are like super cool parents that aren’t so strict, but you respect them so much that you want to really make them proud. When you get two professionals guiding you with their hearts and still letting you be yourself, the gratitude you have makes it a bit easier to do the right things to win.”

Rodriguez continued: “I’d say that the most important thing they taught me is that the secret to success in pageants is recognizing the queen in every other female. The People’s Queen created this environment where we weren’t competing with one another and that’s why we became lifelong friends.

Cece and Voltaire reminded me to do the right thing.”

Executive produced by Olivia De Jesus, Jun Del Rosario, John-D Lazatin and Glenn Meehan, The People’s Queen will be seen on TFC in October.

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NZ Fashion Week 2018:

Filipino fashion designer rocks the runway.

Ruscoe BusteneraKirby (above), a Filipino Fashion Designer from Auckland, participated in the emerging couture category of the New Zealand Fashion Week held in Auckland from 27 August to 2 September 2018.

Maria Siayngco spoke with him after the show.

Q: Please give us some background about yourself.

A: I was born in the humble town of Lucena in Quezon province, the Philippines. My parents are Roy Bustenera and Resurreccion Lagos (deceased). I basically lived my whole childhood and teenage life in Lucena. I studied at Sacred Heart College from kinder-

garten until the first few years of university. I finished a BSc in Computer Science in 2001 and moved to Manila and started a job. I then moved to NZ in 2011.

My dad has been living in NZ for most of his working life. He was able to establish a good company here that was able to support my move to NZ. My sister, Lady Orange, first moved

here with her family. I was then encouraged by both of my parents and my sister to finally move for good and start a new life in NZ. When I moved to NZ I helped my dad with a few businesses he was able to set up. I did a few part time jobs on the side to to get familiar with the NZ working landscape. From there I was able to grow my portfolio in

Learning and Development.

Q: How did you end up in the fashion industry?

A: In my circle of friends I am known as the funny, eclectic and unique one.

Creativity has been my passion and the core of my make up since I was a child.

However, growing up in the small town of Lucena in the Philippines, following your aspirations and dreams was

not something that was considered realistic or given too much encouragement to indulge. My priority had to be on deriving an income and supporting my family.

Looking back on my earlier life as a gay man from a small town, I realised that I was the fashionista of the group.

I would try making different fashion statements, like wearing hats, accessories or interesting clothes. Most people would think of them as weird or funny.

During visits to my friends I would turn bed sheets and curtains into long gowns and

BUHAY NZ put on a fashion show for them. I would even try on my sister’s 'Maria Clara' yellow ball gown. It was the puffiest skirt I’d ever seen.

It’ wasn’t until I moved to New Zealand that I realised my passion for fashion design, because suddenly, aspirations and dreams seemed more achievable.

It was at the same time that I started losing the most important people in my life, my mama, then my sister, then my nanay. They kept reminding me that life is short – too short. During this time I also met my husband, Paul. He was my motivator and my number one fan.

Little did I know that these events in my life would be the push that I was waiting for, and so, my journey began.

Q: How and why did you enter NZFW 2018?

It wasn’t my plan to enter this year, because I am quite new to the industry and a big project was supposedly in the pipeline. I introduced my Ruscoe brand through social media and on the world wide web 2 years ago. People started noticing my designs and I was getting positive feedback, so I decided to go full throttle. I applied for NZFW and felt a bit iffy at first. continued on pg 12

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RUSCOE BUSTENERA-KIRBY

Rocks into NZ Fashion Week 2018

Somehow they were able to convince me to really give it a go, because they liked my talent. I’m fortunate enough that they took me in and put me in the emerging couture category, which is a first for NZ Fashion Week.

Q: Tell us about your creations for the NZFW runway show?

The collection is called ‘Tres Marias’ - inspired by my nanay - Lagrimas, my mama - Resurreccion and my sister - Lady Orange.

The three most important women in my life.

This is me showcasing their favourite silhouettes and their personalities. My nanay loved being in the church, my mama loved dancing and my sister was a born leader. So I mixed up all of those elements to make Tres Marias.

This collection is not only dedicated to my nanay, my mama and my sister. This is

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also dedicated to the people and families who have been struck by cancer. This is me telling them that they are not alone. That I understand them. That it’s okay not to be okay. They can run to their hobbies and passions when they feel that they are being swallowed by the whole situation. They can use these to get them through tough times. As they say, you can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can always adjust your sails.

The pieces are eclectic, quirky and edgy. With texture, bold prints and movement. I was basically challenging evening wear. That it can be edgy, it can be separates, it can be bad-ass. I showed something that is unique and fresh. It’s modern couture.

I played with a tightly edited colour palette of black, rust orange, off-white, electric pink and silvers. I

Ruscoe (centre) with friends at NZ Fashion Week 2018

used brocades, fringes, silk and velour as my main fabrics. I created column dresses with fringe details, cocktail tulle gowns, a wide-leg jumpsuit and separates. I did all the styling for the show as well.

I love that after the show people applauded my aesthetic and understood where I’m coming from. FashioNZ gave me an awesome review, saying that the collection is the most cohesive and most wearable.

Sanspareil online added my

wide-leg jumpsuit as one of the key fashion trends. A lot of fashion influencers are reposting my collection, saying that they love my pieces.

My social media basically blew up the following day and I wasn’t expecting it. I am over the moon.

Q: Any plans post NZFW 2018 in terms of your career?

A: I have big plans. I’m getting a lot of clients at the moment and I have my work cut out for me. I will continue to show pieces online and

do couture. I’m making made-to-measure unique pieces for people who want to stand out from the crowd.

I want to take it world-wide and start building relationships and clients all over the world. At the moment I have clients from Australia and Dubai, and one big event might showcase one or two of my pieces, so I’m really stoked about that. The endgoal is to establish a couture house that is known and celebrated world-wide. And big names will be wearing my clothes on the red carpet.

People can see my works of art and contact me on Instagram @redruscoeartfashion, Facebook page @Ruscoe Artfashion and my website is: http://ruscoe. wixsite.com/ruscoeartfashion.

Q: Any tips for aspiring fashion design students?

A: Hard-work, patience and dedication. Some of the key attributes that helped me reach for my dreams. Do not stop. When you feel as if you're clueless regarding

where you are heading, just keep in mind that this is natural. People are afraid of the unknown. What’s important is that you keep visualising your end goal and you keep working towards it.

Kindness and humility.

Some of the key attributes that helped me build strong relationships and clientele.

Kindness and humility to everyone you meet. I’m a hugger, so I give lots of hugs. And, of course, a genuine thank you and smile goes a long way. I’m so happy that during the Fashion Week I was able to give hugs to the helpers of the show backstage and the models as well.

A healthy mind and a healthy heart. The two most important foundations of your success. Keep your family and friends close.

They are the ones that truly believe in your talent and will cheer you on for life. No matter what.

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MORE TO BEAUTY THAN MEETS THE EYE AUCKLAND - Janna Cachola-Bird is a pageant finalist in Mrs Elite Global Earth NZ 2018 and Mrs New Zealand 2018/2019.

“My great aunt Jean Altavas was Miss Luzon at Mutya Ng Pilipinas 1970, where she was crowned 1st runner up,” says Janna. “So this was one of my many motivations to join.”

She will be modelling with other Filipina pageant queens in October for the Colour diversity fashion show to raise awareness and funds for the NZ breast cancer foundation and the SPCA. “I think that part of being in pageantry is about being an example of how we as women can empower and redefine beauty. Society is always fickle about what is considered beautiful – it’s about time we step up and create our own beauty standards.

“Lasting beauty is when we

find peace with our inner and outer selves on our own terms.

"People think that being part of a pageant is all 'glitz and glam'

when it is more 'grit and glam', You have to stand up for your causes and talk about the realities of those serious issues and create a dialogue to propose change.

“The platform I chose is mental health, targeting anti-bullying and environmental sustainability. Nature is our greatest resource to aid our mental health and we must protect it.”

Janna has a keen interest in neuroscience and promotes environmental sustainability.

She is considered a thought-leader and is featured in a selfhelp book for students.

Janna works at Air New Zealand and has a background as an actress and singer.

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“No rice shortage,” says Duterte.

MALACAÑANG - President Rodrigo Duterte has made an assurance that his administration is working to ease the burden of the public in the midst of rising prices for essential commodities.

In a one-on-one interview with Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, the President said that his economic managers are finding ways to address the current situation.

Asked by Atty. Panelo whether it was reasonable to assume that the present difficulties are temporary, he said, “Yes”. However, the President was also aware of the inflation and said that the government is doing its best to overcome it. “The economic life of a country cannot be all beds of roses. So, marami akong option. Wala namang hinto ‘yang importation natin,” the President pointed out.

On the issue of the rice shortage the Chief Executive reiterated that there is no such thing, noting that some people are controlling the supply. “Yan nga ang sabi ko, ‘yung iba kino-control. They are back into it again … the bad practice of manipulation to make money at the expense of your own countrymen. ‘Yan ang ayaw

ko,” he said.

Apart from rice importation to normalize the situation, the President said. “Wala namang hinto ‘yang importation natin. But if worse comes to worst, I will open Sabah. Ayan talaga. Free for all na. Busog lahat. Mura eh.

Ngayon, kung ipagbili mo dito ‘yan sa labas ng areas of TawiTawi and Jolo, malulugi na tayo,” he explained.

The President told Atty. Panelo that he has been advocating the removal of tariffs on imports, allowing importers to ship in food products. He said that he would appoint somebody he thinks could effectively manage such arrangements.

Arguing that the National Food Council was ineffective, the President said that he would recommend to Congress to abolish the body.

“It has not done its purpose and it is not good. It only hinders operations. Kasi it should be just handled by one man with the nation's best interest in mind,” the President said.

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CHECK OUT YOUR ONLINE SELF There’s a lot of news about cyber security at the moment.

We’ve all seen stories of hackers intercepting emails to trick people out of money and whole systems locked up for ransom.

Even so, it can be hard to see how that might affect you. After all, what have you got that anyone else would want? And why would anyone bother trying to figure out your password?

Many cyber attacks don’t target a specific individual or organisation. Instead, attackers look for easy ways to find information online that they can use to their advantage. It doesn’t matter who it belongs to.

Unfortunately, this information can be found in lots of ways. Personal information like email addresses and passwords get lost in data breaches and are then posted online. People share private information, thinking that no-one but their friends will be interested.

As we move more of the things we care about online we need to think about how we can protect them. In the same way that we hide our valuables and lock our car, we also need to prevent our valuable photos and documents from being stolen or

damaged.The good news is that you can protect your online self by just doing a few small things.

The more difficult it is to access information about you, the less likely it is that a cyber attack will affect you.

Take a couple of simple actions to protect your online self.

1. Use unique passwords Creating unique passwords for your online accounts is one of the most effective ways you can secure your online self.

So check your online accounts and make sure that each one has a unique password. If you find that you’ve reused a password on an account then change it to something new. And if you think

you need some help remembering them all then set up a password manager.

2. Turn on 2FA Adding two-factor authentication (2FA) to your login process is a simple way to add an extra layer of security to your accounts.

Take some time this week to set up 2FA on your apps and accounts. Then relax in the knowledge that your personal information is much safer thanks to one small, simple change.

3. Update your apps When you’re alerted to an update for one of your apps, don’t ignore it — install it as soon as possible. Updates aren’t just about adding new features.

They’re also about fixing vulnerabilities that attackers can use to gain access to your information.

Make an appointment to check up on your apps this week. Install any updates that are waiting and get rid of anything you don't need. Your online self will thank you for it.

4. Check your privacy It’s important to be aware of how much of your online self you’re sharing and with whom.

That means both the info you choose to share yourself and the info you’re asked to share by the companies you have online accounts with.

We’re so used to sharing things online that we don’t really think about how it affects our privacy anymore. It’s really easy to find out things like your pet's name, where you went to school, where you work and even when you’re away on holiday.

Take some time to look at your online connections and what you choose to share with them.

Want to find out more about getting cyber smart? Check out www.cert.govt.nz/cybersmart.

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BUSINESS CASE TO EMPLOY MORE REFUGEES WELLINGTON - A visiting British economist has laid down a wero for New Zealand employers to overcome their psychological hurdles and employ more refugees.

Philippe Legrain, author of the book Immigrants: Why Your Country Needs Them as well as articles for The Guardian and The Wall Street Journal, was the keynote speaker at a breakfast held last week at Parliament, hosted by the Hon. Grant Robertson.

“Employing refugees isn’t just a good thing to do - it’s also good for business,” said Mr. Legrain.

“International evidence shows that refugees are generally very hardworking, loyal and can help create links to new domestic and international markets,” said Mr. Legrain.

One of the biggest risks businesses have to manage is retaining good staff. Refugees make excellent loyal employees, who generally stay for an extended period once they’re given a chance at employment.

Refugees also help create a diverse workforce, which is shown to be beneficial to business productivity. Research shows, for example, that companies with a highly ethnically diverse workforce are 35% more likely to have larger than average financial returns . Diversity in the workplace brings innovation and innovation begets business success.

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