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“In the midst of uncertainty, there’s no other passion that can pull us back to freedom but the burning fire that hides within each of us. #Katips is a tale of the young, in their fight for their ideals, how big can one get against a force too much bigger than yourself.”
MANILA BECAME A CHARTERED CITY
“About 95% of monkeypox cases around the world are transmitted through sexual activities...”Department of Health (DOH) Officer-in-Charge MARIA VERGEIREROSARIO “Time and time again, we had stated this before and we will say it again: ROTC inculcates [a] culture of violence, impunity, sexism, and misogyny — not discipline and patriotism..” - Gabriela Youth Spokesperson SHAYE GANAL.
‘Tungkol sa ordinaryong Pilipino’: Martial Law movie ‘Katips’ earns buzz
BONGBONG WILL PROTECT GABRIELA YOUTH REJECTS MANDATORY ROTC
“The Philippines has no intention of rejoining the International Criminal Ccourt (ICC)” - President FERDINAND MARCOS JR., making it clear beforehand that the ICC’s investigations into Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war crimes will be very difficult because the Philippine government will officially not cooperate.
R.I.P. PRESIDENT FIDEL “Stabilizerin-Chief” V. RAMOS F ormer President Fidel Valdez Ramos, who died on Sunday, was a fighter during wars in Korea and Vietnam and a survivor in the political arena, emerging from a high-ranking security role during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr to win the vote for the nation’s highest office. He was 94.
August 2022 August 202204 05 REY B. SHEENAJUNARTVideographerARTHURPresidentABESAMIS/PublisherNIEVAMarketingOfficerCRISTYACEBO&CorrespondentRONALDDALIDAGraphicArtistCRYSTALDIAZ,KIMS.NIEVAJHERMYROYMIMIMILLIJ.B.WORTHINGTONRADHERMOSOColumnistsEMMADECASTROCorrespondentMYLAARCENO Freelance Contributor RYAZAN TRISTRAM Travel Blogger/Writer Opinions expressed herein are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of ONE PHILIPPINES United Kingdom edition management and its editorial staff. Reproduction or use without permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. Community news may be sent to ONE PHILIPPINES UK 76 Cortis Road, Putney SW15 3AG abesamis.onephilippines.uk@gmail.com Tel: 447.880.888221 ABESAMIS PUBLISHING (UKPublisherLIMITED) (+44) 02087899113 ONE Philippines UK For Advertising abesamis.onephilippines.uk@gmail.com0788088822107990991599Inquiresonephil.uk@gmail.com BONGBONG MARCOS PICKS AZURIN AS PNP CHIEF, BACARRO AS AFP CHIEF-OF-STAFF Inquirer.net MARCOS’ EX-LAWYER IS APPOINTED COMELEC CHAIRMAN ABS-CBN SARA DUTERTE GOES ALL OUT IN ASEANFROMSECRETARYMANALOFOREIGNCOVID-19Rappler.comMAKABAYANRED-TAGGINGBLOCSIDELINESAFFAIRSPHNOMPENHMEET PhiliPPiNe StAr DOH: 95% OF MONKEYPOX CASES GLOBALLY PASSED THROUGH SEXUAL BusinessANDHONORARIAPOLLBILLSMARCOSInterAksyonRISKSTOFORCE’BSPManilaGARCIAINNOGMACONTACTNewsMORELOCKDOWNSCEBU–GOVERNORBulletinTOUSE‘FULLOFMEASURESTACKLEINFLATIONVETOESEXEMPTINGVOLUNTEER’SFROMTAXCREATINGPTSBMirrorAugust in PHILIPPINE HISTORY
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On August 7, 1901, the City of Manila was incorporated by virtue of Act 183 of the Philippine Commission which was passed on July 31, 1901. Brigadier-General George W. Davis, the last provost-marshall of Manila, drafted the Charter. The Manila Charter followed closely in its general plan of legislation by which the City of Washington, D. C. was then governed.
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August 2022 August 202208 09 Bongbong’s first SONA July 25, 2022, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City COVER STORY
InECONOMYtermsofthe economy, we will implement a sound fiscal management.Taxadministration reforms will be in place to increase revenueExpenditurecollection.priorities will be realigned, and spending efficiency will be improved to immediately address the economic scarring arising from the effects of COVID-19, and prepare for future shocks.
5 to 7.5% real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2022; 6.5 to 8% real GDP growth annually between 2023 to 2028 9% or single-digit poverty rate by3%2028National Government deficit to GDP ratio by 2028 Less than 60% National Government debt-to-GDP ratio byAt2025least 4,256 USD income (GNI) per capita and the attainment of upper middleincome status by 2024 The aforementioned headline goals summarize the objectives of this Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy (MTFF) being submitted to Congress, for its adoption and concurrence through a ResolutionConcurrentbytheSenate and House of Representatives. Once adopted, the MTFF will become an anchor for the annual spending and financing plan of the National Government and Congress when preparing the annual budget and undertaking related appropriation activities. It is therefore a forward-looking document that extends beyond the traditional three-year horizon to reach six (6) years, coinciding with the six-year coverage of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023 to 2028. The MTFF also promotes transparency and credible commitment to pursue the indicated socio-macroeconomic goals that optimize the government budget. Medium-term growth targets and the assumptions regarding key macroeconomic variables underpin the medium-term fiscal plan. The recent past and the COVID-19 pandemic has beset the macroeconomic environment with challenges and a series of external shocks. Inflation has accelerated in recent months due largely to significant increases in international prices of oil and other key commodities. Still, the economic growth momentum remains firm as demonstrated by the strong 2022 first quarter GDP growth at 8.3 percent. However, the recovery process from the impact of the pandemic is still on-going amid elevated uncertainty in the international economic environment. Revisions in the macro-economic assumptions incorporate these challenges and most recent economic developments, leading to upward adjustments in the following: Inflation rate for 2022 to 2023;Foreign exchange rate for 2023 to 2025; and Goods and services imports growth for 2022 The economy is expected to grow by 6.5 to 7.5 percent this year as we continue to reopen the economy while considering the recent external developments.Inthefirstquarter alone, GDP saw an increase in household consumption and private investments, along with a robust manufacturing industry, high vaccination rate, improved healthcare capacity, and an upward trend in tourism and employment. This is expected to continue for the rest of the year. This strong economic growth is projected to be sustained and expanded further to 6.5 to 8 percent from 2023 until 2028. The average inflation for 2022 is projected to range from 4.5 to 5.5 percent, following the uptick in fuel and food prices as a result on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the disrupted supply chains. It is slightly adjusted to 2.5 to 4.5 percent in 2023, and is seen
Icome before you today to address you, as it is my duty as President of the Republic. We live in difficult times brought about by some forces of our own making, but certainly, also by forces that are beyond our control. But we have, and WE WILL continue to find solutions. And these are some of them.
Productivity-enhancing investments will be promoted. Our country must become an investment destination, capitalizing on the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises or the CREATE Law and economic liberalization laws such as the Public Service Act and the Foreign Investments Act. Ecozones will be fully supported to bring in strategic industries such as those engaged in high-tech manufacturing, health and medical care, and emerging technologies.
This is also seen to facilitate economic growth outside of Metro Manila. Our tax system will be adjusted in order to catch up with the rapid developments of the digital economy, including the imposition of value-added tax on digital service providers. The initial revenue impact will be around P11.7 billion in 2023Taxalone.compliance procedures will be simplified to promote ease of paying taxes. We will pursue measures to determine undervaluationpossibleand/or trade misinvoicing of imported goods. Through information and communications technology, the Bureau of Customs will promote streamlined processes. Disbursements for 2022 to 2023 will be maintained at above 20 percent of gross domestic product at P4.955 trillion and P5.086 trillion, respectively, to ensure continuous implementation of priority programs. Disbursement will further increase over the medium-term from P5.402 trillion or 20.7 percent of our GDP in 2024 to P7.712 trillion or 20.6 percent of GDP in 2028. The Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy of this administration seeks to attain short-term macro-fiscal stability while remaining supportive of the country’s economic recovery and to promote medium-term fiscal sustainability. Furthermore, and more importantly, fiscal policy aims to bring together the National Government’s resources so that these are mobilized and utilized in order to gain the maximum benefit and high multiplier effects for our economy. Measurable medium-term macroeconomic and fiscal objectives include the following headline numbers. These are based on forecasts that are consistent with the guiding principles of coherence of strategies, policy discipline and fiscal sustainability.
Ang agrarian reform program ay dapat magpatuloy. Agrarian reform is not only about acquisition, but also support services and distribution. To assist this, I intend to issue an executive order to impose a one-year moratorium on the payment of land amortization and interest payments. This is included in Republic Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. A moratorium will give the farmers the ability to channel their resources in developing their farms, maximizing their capacity to produce, and propel the growth of our economy.
The civil society organizations also support this because it will unburden the farmers of their dues and be able to focus on improving farm productivity.
The Elephant in the Room
August 2022 August 202210 11 to return to the target range of 2.0 to 4.0 percent by 2024 until 2028. Dubai crude oil price is expected to settle at 90 to 110 USD per barrel in 2022, 80 to 100 USD in 2023, and 70 to 90 USD per barrel from 2024 onwards as oil supply is expected to catch up and stabilize over the medium-term. The Philippine peso is projected to average between 51 to 53 PhP per US dollar in 2022 and 51 to 55 PhP per US dollar from 2023 onwards due to aggressive monetary policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve, market aversion amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and again, increased global oil prices.Lastly, exports of goods are expected to grow by 7 percent in 2022, and 6 percent from 2023 to 2028. On the other hand, imports of goods are projected to grow by 18 percent in 2022, 6 percent in 2023, and 8 percent from 2024 to 2028. I have instructed the NEDA to coordinate with other agencies and work on the Philippine Development Plan for 2023 to 2028 and to submit to me the complete blueprint and progress of its implementation not later than year-end.AGRICULTURE
Congress must also pass a law that will emancipate the agrarian reform beneficiaries from the agrarian reform debt burden, thereby amending Section 26 of Republic Act 6657.
For human rights lawyer Edre Olalia, the omission of human rights in Marcos’ first SONA means the president, who is hounded by the family’s history of abuses during the patriarch’s Martial Law regime, means that “he does not give a hoot about it.” “It speaks volumes even if deafeningly silent on issues that are outstanding from the past, the present and even the future. But this huge elephant in the room will keep rumbling during his administration,” Olalia, president of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers, told Philstar. com. BAYAN Secretary General Nato Reyes, who led the People’s SONA along Commonwealth earlier on Monday, said this means that human rights, pursuing peace and fighting corruption may not be among the priorities of his government. “It is a very disturbing sign,” he added. human-rights-situation-icc-not-marcos-com/headlines/2022/07/25/2197891/(https://www.philstar. first-sona)
One of the main drivers of our push for growth and employment will be in the agricultural sector. With regard to food supply, we are confronted by a twopronged problem: that which will hit us in the short term and in the long term. Tayo ay nahaharap sa mga problemang kagyat nating mararamdaman, at mga hamong pang-matagalan. Ang mga suliraning agarang mararamdaman ng ating mga kababayan ay ang posibilidad ng tuloy-tuloy na pagsipa ng presyo ng pagkain at kakulangan sa suplay ng ating pagkain.Upang masuportahan ang mga mamimil para mapanatili ang kanilang purchasing power or kapangyarihan sa pagbili, isinapinal ng Department of Agriculture ang planong taasan ang produksyon sa susunod na panahon ng pagtatanim o planting season, sa pamamagitan ng tulong pinansiyal at teknikal. Magbibigay tayo ng pautang, habang mas ilalapit natin sa sektor ng agrikultura ang hindi gaanong mahal na farm inputs na bibilhin na ng bulto ngKabilanggobyerno.dito ang abono, pestisidyo, mga punla, feeds, fuel subsidy at ayuda para sa mga karapat-dapat na benipisyaryo. Para sa pang-matagalang solusyon: itataas natin ang produksyon ng mga kalakal at produktong pangagrikultura. At para magawa ito, pagtitibayin natin ang tinatawag na value chain na nagsisimula sa mga magsasaka hanggang sa namimili. May mga bahagi ng value chain na kanya-kanya ngayon ang operasyon. Pagtibayin natin ang koordinasyon ng iba’t ibang bahagi nito. Ang pagsasaliksik para sa mga makabagong paraan ng pagtatanim at pag-aalaga ng hayop ay masusing gagabayan ng Department of Agriculture. Ang produksyon ng farm inputs o mga kakailanganin ng mga magsasaka sa pagpapalago ng kanilang sakahan ay ating i-aayon sa mga hamong dala ng climate change at global warming. Mahigpit na pagsusuri ang gagawin ng ating mga eksperto tungo dito. Ang mga pautang at financial assistance sa mga magbubukid at mangingisda ay magiging institusyon at patakaran ng aking administrasyon. Ipa-prayoridad natin ang modernisasyon ng mga sakahan sa pamamagitan ng mga makabagong teknolohiya para sa ating mga magsasaka. Ating palalawakin ang mga palaisdaan, babuyan at manukan. Lahat ng ito, gagamitan ng syensya para tumaas ang produksyong agrikultural. Maging ang post-production at processing ay susuportahan ngGagawapamahalaan.tayong national network ng farm-to-market roads upang mas mabilis na mailakbay ng mga magsasaka ang kanilang mga produkto sa mga pamilihan. At gagawa tayo ng mga paraan upang maramdaman ng mga mamimili ang pagluluwag ng presyo ng mga produktong pagkain sa kayang halaga, gaya ng muling pagbubuhay ng mga Kadiwa Centers. Hindi ito magagawa sa isang araw, di magagawa sa isang buwan, o isang taon lamang. Ngunit kailangan na natin simulanAGRARIANNGAYON.REFORM
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IN THIS LAW, THE LOANS OF AGRARIAN CONDONED.ANDUNPAIDBENEFICIARIESREFORMWITHAMORTIZATIONINTERESTSHALLBE Layunin ng batas na ito na burahin ang hindi mabayarang utang ng ating mga magsasaka na benipisyaryo ng agrarian reform.Agrarian reform beneficiaries who are still to receive their awarded land under the comprehensive agrarian reform program shall receive it without any obligation to pay any amortization. The condonation of the existing agrarian reform loan will cover the amount of 58.125 billion pesos benefiting around 654,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries and involving a total of 1.18 million hectares of awarded lands.
Coco Martin announces finale of FPJ’s ‘Ang Probinsyano’ grand finale, titled FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano: Ang Pambansang ka-probinsyano,“Mgadumatingnapo ang oras. Ang nangminahalprogramangninyopitongtaon ay nalalapit na po pagtatapos..”ang GMA Network’s ‘The World Between Us’ becomes the first Filipino-language title on Amazon Freevee A sia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards’ hit Kapuso program “The World Between Us” will now be available for streaming on Amazon Freevee starting June 22, 2022 in the US. Amazon Freevee, formerly IMDb TV, is a streaming video service with thousands of premium movies and TV shows, including Originals and FAST channels, available anytime, for free. For its premiere offering, GMA International will launch “The World Between Us,” a romance drama series that proves that no matter how deep our divide is, true love can bridge it all. The series follows the story of Luisito “Louie” Asuncion (Alden Richards) and Emilia “Lia” Libradilla (Jasmine Curtis Smith). Louie and Lia grew up together at the home of the Libdradillas, they will both feel that they are destined for each other but there are people keen on keeping them apart. Joining Louie and Lia in proving the power of true love Pagtatapos, airs on television. The latter part of the farewell video depicts an actionpacked teaser for the finale, with chaos ensuing in the palace and a whole troop of armed forces being deployed for their first mission.
It’s the end of an era! In a heartfelt video posted by Dreamscapes on last July 22, actor Coco Martin announced that ABS-CBN’s FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano is finally coming to an end after seven years. “Mga ka-probinsyano, dumating na po ang oras. Ang programang minahal ninyo nang pitong taon ay nalalapit na po ang pagtatapos,” said Martin, who plays the show’s titular character and lead protagonist Cardo Dalisay. He told viewers to “hang on” for the next three weeks. (“The time has come. The program you loved for seven years is nearing its end.”) Martin also expressed his gratitude to all the viewers who have ProbinsyanosupportedconsistentlyFPJ’sAngafterallthese years. The show is down to its last three weeks before its
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First aired on September 28, 2015, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano is the Philippines’ longestrunning primetime television series. It tells the story of the untimely death of policeman Ador de Leon in a drug bust operation after being betrayed by a colleague. To seek justice for his late brother, Ador’s twin, Cardo Dalisay, assumes his identity and chases down the cops behind Ador’s death. Other than Coco Martin, the series’ star-studded cast included the late Eddie Garcia, Lorna Tolentino, John Arcilla, Angel Aquino, Yassi Pressman, Jaime Fabregas, Tirso Cruz III, the late Susan Roces, and many more Filipino stars. with reports from Juno Reyes/ Rappler.com rappler.com/entertainment/(https://www. fpj-ang-probinsyano-series/coco-martin-announcescampaign=7668)esp&utm_medium=push&utm_finale/?utm_source=pianois Kapuso versatile actor Tom Rodriguez in an off-beat role, portraying the character of Lia’s older brother, Bryan. The series also stars awardwinning actors including Dina Bonnevie, Sid Lucero, and 2016 Cannes Best Actress Jaclyn Jose under the direction of critically acclaimed director, Dominic Zapata. Freevee is available as an app on Fire TV, Fire Tablets, and as a free Channel within Prime Video, across hundreds of devices. Freevee is also available as an app on third party devices including Roku, Samsung smart TVs (2017-2021 models), Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, Comcast’s Xfinity Flex, Xfinity X1, Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA SHIELD and other Android TV devices, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, as well as LG Smart TVs (2018-2021 models). The app is also available on iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile devices.
last Saturday, the 23rd July 2022. Miss Bournemouth Elmarie Ward was crowned the coveted title of Asian Queen UK 2022. Hailed from Bantayan Island, just outside Cebu, Philippines, she has bested 7 other candidates who were all lovely and showed grace under pressure. Also, winning Best in Gown as she awed the audience and judges with her blue sparkling evening gown which she wisely chose from online shopping that suited her perfectly as she finely illuminates in beauty, confidence and elegance. She also won Best in Talent, for which she powerfully danced but ever so graceful Tala. We were a total of 5 in our group from Bournemouth, Dorset cheering her on all the way to make a big audience impact. She’s truly a deserving of the title. The theme subject of the night was being a superwoman for whom all the candidates were asked to prepare a 2 minute speech of their views as a superwoman. Elmarie Ward read her speech focusing on her journey from a life threatening surgery when she was a teen which gave her a new lease of life
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England has provided over 125 million vaccinations Parsons is a Modern Matron for Respiratory Services at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Trust. According to a Sky News report, when Parsons and Pritchard met Queen Elizabeth in the awarding ceremony, the Queen joked, “You’re still alive?” “We’re terribly, terribly proud of the vaccination rollout, it was so successful,” Parsons replied. The Queen lauded the vaccination rollout that Parsons was involved in, calling it “amazing.” For British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils, Parsons receiving the George Cross on behalf of NHS England is “a recognition of her courage, compassion, and dedication and indeed that of the incredible Filipino staff in the NHS,” she said in a tweet The George Cross award was first bestowed in 1940 by the Queen’s father, King George VI, to recognize “acts of the greatest heroism or of the most courage in circumstances of extreme danger,” according to the Royal Family. Parsons obtained her nursing degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila in 2000, according to The Varsitarian. She worked at the UST Hospital for three years, and then moved to the UK in 2003. (Source: Jeromel dela Rosa Lara/Rappler.com nation/overseas-filipinos/https://www.rappler.com// kingdom-health-workers-nurse-represents-unitedcampaign=7239)esp&utm_medium=push&utm_elizabeth/?utm_source=piano-receive-courage-award-queenWightA
M ay Parsons, the Filipino nurse who administered the world’s first approved COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials , represented the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) in receiving the George Cross from Queen Elizabeth II last July 12, 2022. The George Cross is “the UK’s highest award for aFamilycourage,”non-militarytheRoyalsaidintweet
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“The George Cross is a really wonderful recognition of the bravery of our staff, of the courage that they’ve displayed throughout, and also their passion and compassion in everything that we do, and putting our patients first,” Parsons said in a video released by NHS England. Four George Cross medals were awarded to the NHS for the four respective nations of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Each nation had a frontliner representative during the award ceremony at Windsor Castle. NHS England said that Parsons will attend the ceremony on behalf of the 1.5 million staff of NHS England, together with NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard. The UK is host to around 30,000 Filipino nurses and healthcare workers, the third largest nationality group in the NHS following British and Indian staff. On December 8, 2020, Parsons made history as she administered the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to then-90-year-old Margaret Keenan, the first person to get the vaccine approved for the public. Since then, the NHS in Filipino nurse represents UK health workers to receive courage award from the Queen
Elmarie Ward crowned Asian Queen 2022 and now a mother of a toddler, a wife to her wonderful husband whom they are both building a very nice house mainly doing the physical labor that entails the job of a builder whilst looking after her young family and supporting her relations back home in the Philippines. The night culminates the preparations for this exciting event which includes a Runway Challenge for candidates showcasing their beauty and personality through a video made prior to the event. They have all showed great powerhouse for an entertaining evening. There were performers, singers and dancers which includes our very own Sinulog Dorset UK . Chaired by Aireen Gauntlet, the production team have held a remarkably momentous beauty pageant. The staff led by Wil Marcos, Ron Sayson, Tania Lapuz Russell Tolentino and Molly’s The Royaltys with formidable hosts Christa Borja, Anthony Cerezo and Bianca Recasa. The crowd was so responsive who clearly have enjoyed the night and some went on to celebrate the success of this incredible charitable show, to the fabulous residence of Chairman of the event Miss Aireen Gauntlett were a lechon was served, everyone joining in for a lovely evening singing, dancing even taking a swim at the outdoor pool of the magnificient Manor in Torwood. Can’t wait for next year,s surprises! Mabuhay
The Filipino AssociationWomen’s-UK By Myla Arceno, MCSP guests with a stand out from the master of ceremonies – Jeanette Thomson and Raquel Scrivens. Chairperson Tita Dulia Prado welcomed everyone and reminded us all the importance of family and friendships. We remembered the beloved founder Nene Tuason Quimson and her legacy in FWA-UK especially with her advocacy in the importance of education to change lives for the better. It was an evening of meeting friends again after a long time of pandemic restrictions. There were a lot of catching up and that happiness of seeing in person again. And of course the dancing with the live band, who can beat that! More on FWA – UK The group was set up 34 years ago in the UK with the aim to promote the contribution of Filipino Women in the society. During the early years, they started with forums and informal talks which highlighted the admirable qualities of Filipino Women and their achievements in the development of the Philippines and internationally. “ FWA-UK believe that education is a powerful tool that enables people to rise from poverty and become independent. “ Over the years the group has provided scholarship programmes to many deserving students in the Philippines . The group is the recipient of the Presidential Award Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino in 2008 for their service to the Filipinos, and this made them more determined to help the Filipino children with disability and in poverty. With the challenges during the pandemic, FWA-UK has been in touched with the difficulties of the community here in the UK. This year their new project “ A Helping Hand to the Elderly” will focus on elderly and the vulnerable members of the community in Newham with computer skills and digital workshops. This will enable them to participate fully in digitalised society and to adapt the new reality with the delivery of the online public service.FWA- UK has a vast activity with their outreach and community affairs. “ It’s all about connecting and reaching out to people in a very meaningful way!”
When it comes to organising events and creating successful projects, you have to expect that there is that power and magic touch with women. The recent Annual Dinner and Dance 2022 in celebration of the 124th oftheIndependencePhilippineDayandPlatinumJubileetheQueeninRoyal Garden Hotel, High Street Kensington was indeed a true reflection of why FWA- UK is now on its 34th year. It was fully attended by various organisations, supporters and sponsors with fabulous entertainment from my all time fave Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company, Linda and Mel duo, Kaye Fresco, Moira Shirra and Breeze Band with Anne Leyva The evening was glammed by the finest Filipiniana and Barongs worn by most of the
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ALAMAT is up against industry and entertainment expectations: it draws on the familiar to offer something untested and new. Instead of going for virality and instant gratification, it has set itself up from the beginning for a long and painstaking drive through its original music and unique concept.
The edutainment of multilingual P-Pop group ALAMAT Wow, kumakanta ang ALAMAT sa iba’t ibang“Paalala:dialect!”ang Bisaya, Kapampangan, Ilocano, atbp. Ay hindi mga dayalekto, kundi earliestkagayawika/lengguwahemgadinngTagalog.”Thiswasoneofthepublicityposts of ALAMAT, a sixmember Filipino boy group which sings in multiple andtogetherwhichlanguagesPhilippineinmusicaimstobringindigenouscontemporary influences.
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video features many Filipino cultural icons like the jeepney, and explodes in festive fiesta colours. In the song, one can hear Philippine instruments like the kulintang; the choreography, artfully created by Jim Amen, is a mix of hip-hop and open style with influences from Philippine dances like Tinikling and Maglalatik.Itssecond song, Kasmala, is a powerful multi-layered song. On one level, it simply refers to one’s obsession with a beautiful woman. On another level, it brings us back to some chapters of the Philippines’ colonial history. Its message: while our identity today remains tied to our colonial past, we can act upon it and change it.
- RUANNI TUPAS Department Communication,of Culture and Media Institute of Education University College London Colonial education taught us that Philippine languages are mere ‘dialects’ which have very little value. Even today, the education system holds this view, thus contributing to how Filipinos in general have low regard for their own languages
The lead single of the group’s first ever mini-album, ‘Say U Love Me’, is a Tagalog-Bisaya song produced by WAYBETTR. Its debut song, “Kbye”, is sung in Bicolano, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, andKapampangan,Ilocano,Tagalog,Waray-Waray.Itsmusic
Kbye debuted on 14 February 2021 and reached No. 2 on Billboard’s Next Big Sound Chart. ALAMAT has since then produced at least ten songs and is expected to release six more original songs in a mini-album this year. It is easy to use “Philippine culture” as token representations in some artists’ music and branding. Words from Philippine languages may be inserted in a song; an image of a Filipino cultural icon may be used as part of styled clothing. With ALAMAT, however, its cultural advocacy is its brand. Some fans of ALAMAT – called the Magiliws –describe the group as a kind of edutainment. It entertains while it also educates. Once, ALAMAT invited me to create a brief content explaining the difference between ‘language’ and ‘dialect’. This would be included in one of its advocacy videos on YouTube titled, ‘Philippine languages comparison’. Philippine languages are, indeed, languages. Colonial education taught us that they are mere ‘dialects’ which have very little value. Even today, the education system holds this view, thus contributing to how Filipinos in general have low regard for their own languages. Tomas, one of the members of ALAMAT from Albay, once shared in an Instagram live with Taneo, another member from Kalinga, that he used to be ashamed about his Bicolano-accented Tagalog because it cost him many commercial endorsements and acting assignments in the past. ALAMAT, according to him, taught him to embrace who he is and never change his cultural identity for the sake of others. In many occasions, other members of the group – Alas, from Davao City, R-Ji from Samar, Jao from Pampanga, and Mo from Zambales –raise awareness of the need to re-visit our roots and draw inspiration from them. One of its most recent songs, “ABKD”, highlights colorism and the need to go past the color of our skin and colonial crab mentality to take ownership over our future.
ALAMAT is a product of brilliant creative direction led by multi-awarded film director, Jason Paul Laxamana. The members of ALAMAT are also some of the best talents and personalities in the fast-growing P-Pop community. The group also seems to consolidate a wide range of Magiliws and casuals. Filipinos of all ages are drawn towards ALAMAT’s vision of Filipino representation in original contemporary Pinoy music. One thing I appreciate about ALAMAT is that while it remains committed to making original music, it also drives conversations about Philippine cultures and languages. In the Q & A of a recent talk on multilingualism, I was surprised (but delighted) to be asked about my opinion on the impact of one member of ALAMAT representing Hiligaynon leaving the group. The premise of the question was that a Hiligaynon speaker is the only legitimate one who can sing in Hiligaynon. I explained that K-Pop music is globally appreciated even if it is sung in Korean. Anyone can learn to sing in Hiligaynon. In fact, we should encourage each other to sing in Philippine languages other than our own. This will encourage intercultural respect among Filipinos and deeper appreciation of our linguistic and cultural diversity.
Philippine languages are NOT dialects:
Dear PleasantLulay,day for you and your readers. I am Joni, a lesbian for just a couple of weeks ago. The reason I said this is that I used to keep it and it took me years to have the courage to tell my mum. My dad left us for a man. yes, he is gay. My mum did not tell me this until a few weeks back And yes again, it is the same day I knew that I revealed myself, my real self to my mum. And no, she did not express support for my coming out. Instead she expressed the pain as comparable to how she felt when she found out that my father is gay. She despised me as being similar to him. Lulay, I never hated my father and she would argue that we are the same and not been very considerate towards how she feels. It has been 2 months since I felt the change of our relationship as besties and mother-daughter. Strangely I never felt angry nor defensive towards her reaction. Is it normal? I can feel in my heart we will be ok but the challenge is if I do not reach out towards her, she will not be reminded that she has a daughter. Do you think winning her back as my mum will be soon? More power and looking forward to hearing from you.
JoniLovingly, Manchester, UK Dear Joni, I am pleased you are well and have been so courageous enough to share this. The challenge is not you but your mother. And how she accepts is the bit that we cannot control. We cannot expect all parents to have the same reaction. It is the TIME we are going to deal with. That time for healing as the impact of the pain became intense because she identifies you as her treasure more than anything else when your father chose to be with someone, not a woman but another man is too much to handle. And on your part as the daughter, the pay was added when you came out. A good indicator there as you mentioned is whenever you try to reach out, she permits you to. That is crucial for you to maintain. And you must. Your visibility to your mum is very important for her to accept. I suggest you focus on achieving that and maintain it. That will be a good step for you and your mum to reunite.If you must court her to win her back as your mum and for her to accept you, then do so. Communication has a huge role to gain what is lost, and you will gain it. Show her that you are the same daughter but happier because of you coming out. Please be patient.
YouLulayLovingly,may send your email for the letter of the month through lovinglylulay@gmai and share the load.
In life, we are able to taste bitter and sweet. The opportunity to remember is how we take it as we live. Recalling the years of existence based on your age is relative to how well you faced challenges and how each gave you just that one thing to never forget. I never imagined I would be here with you, being able to share all feelings from different people. I am truly pleased that I have given a spot of importance about how a certain lift on that weight could really make a difference if one person identifies stories of his life be almost, if not truely, the same. This AUGUST, please allow me to share the happiness I had when I was first given the platform you are reading right now. A memorable month of reward, opportunity and changes came, giving a very unforgettable 45 years of my existence from last year. As I approach that next number, I can truly say it is never too late to embrace your passion. Years ago, my heart was troubled. Pain became a routine part of my life. I could not even remember how it was, as I moved on rapidly with the shift of events that I have been preoccupied with, giving space to those changes that the pain did not have enough place to stay anymore. It has been a blessed year of sharing and giving hope. Last month I shared the principle of forgiving without the expectation of forgetting what it is all about. That in reality, words we hear are not the actual meaning but instead we must recognize the context of the message. We can forgive without forgetting however we need to forget the pain from that event for acceptance and moving on. And it will not be hard once we accept as everything follows. This is probably the biggest lesson I received from life. It took me years to finally admit to myself that I am weak to accept myself for letting other people be in that position to take control of how I am supposed to be feeling. Take the best example I know, about a character named Madea with the context of us meeting different types of people or friends and as you progress, you cannot always expect to gain more people or friends in your life each time you go to places. You will have to shed them off because not everybody prays for your success. Most of them just watch you and celebrate if you do something unlikely and remind you how awkward you have become. And I share that message to you. I am thankful that I have found a better place where I can see real people in this lifetime. Few but real. And when you try to think about the two years of being locked in a limited space because of the Pandemic, in a positive view, it did help reboot my senses from small things that I neglected and now view in a different angle. I am thankful that in an unfavorable time like the pandemic, health workers are being recognized as more significant than just a caregiver although it could have been in another way. I am thankful that despite being unemployed, that we cannot have it all in life, I get the opportunity to be with my kids and hearing from them the happiness of us being together adds a higher level. That in life, you lose one but you gain another. I am thankful that you continue to be a part of my journey for the past year and hope you will stay for the coming years ahead. Together, we will share the load and with this, a brief letter that I believe will challenge all of us in search for that love we never realized, just standing right next to us.
IKALIMANG KABANATA Sinumpong ng hika si Glenda noong gabi ng kanilang pagtatalong mag-asawa. Walang tulog si Rico sa pag-aasikaso sa asawa na hirap na hirap sa paghinga pati na rin ang paghele sa anak na si Vanessa Marie na noo’y nilalagnat din. Dito sumariwa ang nagdaan nila ni Glenda dalawang taon na ang nakararaan... Isang*** araw habang nagbabakasyon si Glenda mula sa Amerika sa kanilang nayon, nagkayayaan ang mga binata’t dalaga na mag-night swimming sa isang beach na hindi kalayuan sa kanilang lugar.Kasama si Corine noon sa kanilang pananatili sa beach na iyon. Nasaksihan ni Glenda ang sweetness nina Rico at Corine. Naghahabulan ang dalawa sa may buhanginan... sumisipsip ng drinks sa iisang straw... kitang-kita niya ang ang magandang trato ni Rico kay Corine... siya ay nainggit kay Corine at na-impress naman kay Rico. Nahalata ni Rico ang mga sulyap ni Glenda sa kanya at sinubukan niyang umiwas.Kinaumagahan lumuwas na sina Corine at mga kasamahan kasama si Rico patungo sa kapit-bayan kung saan ay doon sila nagsisipag-aral. Huling taon ni Rico sa kolehiyo samantalang si Corine ay may dalawang taon pa bago makatapos. Dahil sa pagkamatay ng tatay ni Corine, napilitan siyang lumuwas ng Maynila upang doon na niya ipagpatuloy ang pag-aaral sa alok kanyang tiyahin. Paglipas ng isang buwan nabigla na lang si Rico nang makatanggap siya ng sulat mula kay Glenda sa Amerika. Sinundan ng isa… dalawa… at marami pa. Ang nilalaman ay pagpapahiwatig ng pagpapahalaga ni Glenda sa binate. Ni isa sa mga sulat na iyon ay hindi sinagot ni Rico, sapagkat tunay na tapat siya kay Corine. Sa sumunod na taong pagbabakasyon muli ni Glenda sa Pilipinas gumawa ito ng paraan upang mapalapit siya kay Rico na noo’y isa nang Civil Engineer na nanunungkulan sa Public Highways. Si Corine nama’y namamasukan na rin bilang Guidance Counselor sa isang private school sa Maynila. Nakiusap si Glenda kay Rico na pakisamahan siya sa karatig-pook upang bumili ng gamot sa kanyang asthma sahil siya’y sinusumpong. Pagbalik nila
Ang Nakaraan:Inanyayahan ni Nanay Ana si Corine na maghapunan sa kanila. Dito, lakas-loob na tinanongniya ang tungkol sa love life ni Jake na nuong gabing iyon ay patungo sa Tawi-Tawi para saisang emergency mission.Ipinagtapat naman ni Nanay Ana na nagkarelasyon si Jake sa isang social worker na Mangyannoong na-assign siya sa Mindoro, nguni’t nagkahiwalay na ang landas ng dalawa.Palalim na ang gabi noong tumawag si Jake kay Corine mula sa detachment sa Tawi-Tawi.Nagpahayag ito ng kanyang pag-alala sa dalaga. Gayun din si Corine nang malaman na nag-emergency landing sina Jake sa Balabak Islands. Sa pag-uusap ng dalawa na medyo humupaang lungkot na bumalot sa puso ng huli sanhi na rin siguro ng pagtatapat ng ina ng binata saSamantala,kanya. nagkaroon din ng pagtatalo sina Rico at Glenda dahil sa panunumbat ng hulidahilan sa hindi raw niya naramdaman ang pagmamahal ng asawa sa loob ng dalawangtaong pagsasama nila. Para kay Glenda, ginagawa niyang lahat ang kanyang makakaya upangmakawala si Rico sa kadenang nagbigkis sa kanila ni Corine.Sa niloloob naman ni Rico, inaamin niyang may hiwaga ang tanikalang iyon sapagkat sa kadiliman man ng kanyang kaluluwa, naroon pa ring nagniningning si Corine. ipinarada ni Glenda ang minamanehong kotse sa tapat ng isang beerhouse upang makainom ng gamot. Sa loob ng beerhouse, um-order ng beer si Rico. *** “Nalasing ako noon,” paggunita niya. “There was no love at all. It was a momentary feeling… sh*t!” Larawn ng pagkasuklam ang nakapinta sa mukha ni Rico.Lumipat si Rico sa silid ng anak. Tinitigan niya si Vanessa Marie nang matagal at pinunasan ang pawis nito. “Salamat po at nawala na ang lagnat ng anak ko… my angel…” Pagkuwa’y narinig niya ang malalim at malakas na paghinga ng kanyang asawa. “Takot akong matulog Rico baka maubusan ako ng hininga…” Putul-putol at mahinang boses ni Glenda. “Matulog ka na Glenda, babantayan kita,” alok ni Rico. “Salamat Rico, ngunit kailangan mo ring matulog dahil may pasok ka pa bukas,” pag-aalala ni Glenda. “Binibigyang halaga ko naman ang mga kabutihan ni Glenda. Nirerespeto ko rin siya bilang ina ng anak ko. Naaawa rin ako sa kanya but I think I just can’t love her,” pagtatapat ni Rico sa isang kasamahang Pinoy sa trabaho sa Baldwin Park, CA. “Sabagay pards, like and love are two different things. But don’t tell me na taken for granted lamang ang asawa mo?” “Pare naman, what a term,” salo agad ni Rico. “Then what else should I say, mahirap kang baybayin eh,” patuloy ng kaibigan. Hindi makapagsalita si Rico. “You know what, pards?” “Ano?” tugon ni Rico. “The correct word for you is release.” “Release what? Release me let me go?” Nagkatawanan ang dalawa. “What I mean is release that feeling of guilt, that remorse. Forget all about Corine whom you have loved once upon a time. Face the sun, watch it rise and set. Huwag mong ipataw ang lahat kay Glenda. You did your part too, didn’t you? Huwag ka nang magsisi, para ka na ring nagsisisi na nagging tao ang anak mo. I’m sure mahal mo na rin si Glenda, isipan mo lang tumatanggi,” payo ng kaibigan. “How I wish na makitang maligaya na si Corine dahil ito na lang ang paraan upang madama kong muli ang katuturan ng kaligayahan.” “Come on, pinarurusahan mo lang ang sarili mo. Malay mo masaya na rin ‘yon ngayon?”“Himala, kuya Aries at napatawag ka after a long long time.” “Kaya nga I’m inviting you for dinner tonight.” “Sure, kuya, why not, kaya lang baka tatawag si…” natigilan si Corine. “Si Lt. Miranda ba? At natatakot ka nab aka malamang nakipag-date ka sa akin…” inis na pagpapatuloy ni Aries. “Kuya Aries naman nanggaling ka lang sa Japan, nagaya mo na yata ang Imperial Army!” pagbibiro ng dalaga. “Sige na nga. Saan, anong oras?” “Oh, ikaw naman ang parang kidlat. How about sa Steak House sa ma West Avenue?” “So, kalian ka dumating mula Japan, kuya?”“Kaninang tanghali.” “Eh si Ate Alma, bakit ‘di mo siya isinama dito?” “It’s a long story Corine… she’s gone with the wind… and guess what?” “What is “Nagpakasalit?” na siya.” “Oo,“Ha!?”can you believe it?” “Kumusta naman ang soldier suitor mo?”“He’s okay, kuya, nasa Tawi-Tawi siya ngayon. Ayon sa kanya pauwi siya dito pagkatapos ng kanyang mission.” “Gano’n ba? Alam mo nanibago ako sa iyo Corine. Hindi ikaw ‘yong estudyante na idinadaan ko sa eskwelahan.” “Siyempre naman, we change with the times, ‘di ba? Ikaw nga kuya, bakit ganyan, lalong pumuti yata ang buhok mo. Baka naman nasobrahan moa ng kaiinom ng Japanese wine. Ano na ng aba ang term doon?”“Sake.” “Can I have one more glass of red wine, please?” “Dahan-dahan lang kuya, huwag mong dibdibin ang nangyari. Tingnan mo ako masaya na,” pagmamalaki ni Corine. “Iyan ang akala mo. Tingnan mo ang patak ng candle light… ang bilis, ‘di ba?” “Eh ganyan naman talaga ang pagpatak ng kandila.” “Ang ibig kong sabihin, ganyan din kabilis ang pagpatak ng luha mo kung magpapakasal ka sa sundalong iyon.” Halos manbulunan si Corine sa sinisipsip niyang Sweet Martini. “Huwag mo namang sirain ang damdamin ko kuya Aries. Magmula pa noong malaman mong may nanliligaw sa akin na isang sundalo ay ganyan ka na.” “Of course, dahil mahalaga ka sa akin.” Kinagat ni Corine ang mga labi tanda ng pagkapikon. Sa likod ng kanyang isipan, hindi naman niya kaanu-ano ang kausap, kaibigan lamang. Bakit gano’n na lang ipinapahalatang kasakiman ng itinuturing niyang Big Brother? “And I hate soldiers, to hell with them!” “Stop it kuya, sinasaktan mo na ang damdamin ko!” “Ikaw lang ba, alam mo ba na ang pinakasalan ng Ate Alma mo ay isang airforce…” Hindi nakapagsalita si Corine. Nakadama siya ng awa kay Aries. “How would you like your steak done sir?” Tanong ng lumipat na waiter. “Medium rare, please.” “And you, miss?” “Well done, please.” “Tingnan mo kuya, nagbubulungan ang mga waiter at nakatingin sa atin.” “Let them be, nagagandahan lang sila sa’yo.” Ngunit kagaya ng mga nakaraang pagda-dine out nila pinipintasan nila si Aries dahil may edad na siya, tapos batambata ang kasama niya. “Gusto mo kuya, sabihin ko sa kanila na kapatid mo ako?” “Huwag kang pumatol sa sama ng tingin nila. Para kang hindi professional niyan. Eh, kung sabihin ko sa kanila na malapit na kitang ligawan?” Namula si Corine at nanginig ang mga laman na umakyat ang dugo sa ulo at biglangKinabigtumayo.siyani Aries at dinaganan nito ang kaliwang kamay ng dalaga ng kanyang kanang kamay. “Why, what’s wrong Corine, maupo ka and enjoy the dinner, ok?” “Bon Kumakainappetite.”siCorine ngunit di nalalasahan ang pagkain. Kinakabahan siya sa susunod na sasabihin ng itinuring na kapatid. Kung biro man ang sinabi niyang malapit na siyang ligawan ay hindi naman yata niya matanggap kahit biro man“I’miyon.sorry sa mga sinabi ko Corine.” “It’s alright, pero masakit na biro yata ‘yon!”“Hindi biro ang mga sinabi ko Corine,” usap ng mga mata ni Aries. ITUTULOY
August 2022 August 202226 27 Nursing the Nurse By Lulay of All Aces Thankfull IKALIMANG KABANATA Ni Cora P. Carsola Bulong ngPuso THE THIRD ONE PHILIPPINES UK SERIAL FICTION
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ENFiD Europe holds D2D Leaders Forum
Christian Estrada, currently the Chairperson of ENFiD Europe, led this unprecedented activity in the view of going back to the basics in revitalising the Filipino diaspora in Europe, whichdownwaneddueto the effects of the covid-19 pandemic. Joining him were other officers of ENFiD from different countries in Europe - Anabel Mayo (Italy), Gina Hardy (Norway), Marcelina Ermert (Switzerland), Annie Estricomen (France), and Ester Beatty (Cyprus). ENFiD UK Trustees also helped in the fruition of this event. Other Filipino leaders and movers were also in attendance. Speakers were invited to talk about leadership philosophies and their own experiences as leaders of their organisation andGenecommunity.Alcantara, one of the founders and first Chairperson of ENFiD Europe and ENFiD UK, gave a brief history of the first Diaspora to Dialogue (D2D) in Europe and the beginning of ENFiD. He concluded with suggestions on rekindling the passion of Filipino leaders around Europe to help serve fellow countrymen. Danilo Favor, Councillor and Mayor of East Grinstead shared his humble beginnings in the Philippines until he landed in the UK. For him, the roles and qualities of a good leader isembedded in the acronym, “ENFID ” - E for “empowerment” and “educate;” N for “networking and “new beginning;” F for “fair” and “friendly;” I for “inspire” and “insight;” and D for “decision,””dedication” and “development.” Myla Arceno, Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Stevenage started her talk with a physical stretching regimen for everyone to follow. After sharing her life experiences, she laid down her philosophy on how to be a good leader using the word, “FIT,” as she advocates people to be physically fit - F stands for “flexibility,” “forward thinker,” and “faithful;” I for “integrity,” “interpersonal skills,” and “intelligence;” and, T for “trustworthy,” “truthful,” and “tenacity.” Raymond Padilla, Councillor and Cabinet Member in Gloucester City, expressed his apology for not making it to the affair through Gene Alcantara, who read Cllr. Padilla’s message. Sonny Laragan, Pinoy Radio UK host, spoke about his experience in the first Diaspora 2 Dialogue (D2D) in Europe in 2012 that jump-started the founding and creation of ENFiD. Chairperson Estrada discussed the D2D’s aims, vision and mission. He also stated that ENFiD Europe will be re-appointing the following as legal advisors - Atty. Crystal Dias for external affairs and Atty. Novo-Mar Ramos for internal affairs. The D2D is the first conference of Filipinos in Europe held in 2012. It became a platform for Europe-based Filipinos and Filipino organisations and associations to discuss issuesFilipinoaffectingmigrants and their families as regards socio-economic integration and re-integration between the Philippines and the host countries and other issues aimed at empowering Filipino migrants.
By Novo-Mar F. RamosThat Filipinos, wherever they are in the world, are able to successfully assimilate intomulticulturalthe fabric of their host countries is a testament to our adaptable and resilient nature, our excellent skill set and widely-admired work ethic.” These are excerpts from the message of Philippine Consul General Rhenita B. Rodriguez, whenshe spoke in a hall at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, London, where theNetworkEuropeanof Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD) Europe held an event dubbed as, “Diaspora 2 Dialogue: A Leader’s Forum - Perspectives, Passions & New Beginnings” on the 26th day of July 2022.
Joining Consul General Rodriguez from the Philippine Embassy was Labor Attaché Ameurfina “Amy” Reyes, who gave her words of gratitude to the members of the Filipino diaspora because of their assistance to the embassy as their eyes and ears of the realities on the ground that can be useful for policy development.
To my Parents Mr. Rodolfo Giron Mariano and Mrs. Lydia Felisco Mariano , Brother Mr. Rommel Mariano , Sister Ms. Sharina Mariano , my Daughter Alliana Esguerra , my Husband Mr. Richard Esguerra to our family friend Priest Father Claro Conde Relatives, friends , God Father and God mothers in London and supporters . for their unconditional love and limitless support whenever I take part in any competition, and for always reminding me to trust God in every situation that I will encounter. I can never thank you for enough for all the guidance and teachings you’ve taught me of making me who I am today.
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Ladies and gentlemen: As the First Reigning Queen of Mrs. Pearl Euroasia UK, Queen Pearl Charity UK 2021, and Vice Chairman of PEA External to represent Cavite, is a priceless and unforgettable experience. Wearing my crown means I understand my life has a calling, and that I must walk worthy of that calling each day. It means I am committed to being the best of me, no matter how daunting the challenges. Last July 30,2021 I have been blessed to wear this beautiful crown and tonight marks the end of an incredibly chapter of my Life The first Queen Pearl Philippines Euroasia and Queen Pearl Charity uk 2021 and called “Back to Back Queen UK.” I achieved the following major titles: Best in Philippine National Costume, Mrs. Photogenic , Best in Long Gown, Mrs. Golden Heart , Mrs. Congeniality, and one of the Best in Talent. I am a Queen Without Fear and one with a generous heart to boot. I take action and move forward in spite of the odds. Following the footstep of my mother Mrs. Lydia Mariano the first queen of Ternate, Cavite. I earned my self-confidence, my integrity, strength, and compassion for my family. I draw strength from the unconditional love of my father, Rodolfo Mariano, who is Chief of Philippine Airlines and my inspiration to become an international flight stewardess of Saudia Airlines in addition to all the other people around me who love and support me. I extended my generosity to give back to the less unfortunate by the new charity the “Circle of Eggs,” helping out during the pandemic as well as “Children Gift Giving,” especially to the children of farmers and fishermen as well as the abandoned children in Cavite. Staying true to my advocacy and lifelong mission to help people in need more than a tittle of being the queen of Charity . I’m honoured and grateful to Mr. Rey Abesamis, publisher of One Philippines UK and Ms. Mimi Milli de Mesa, amazing writer of One Philippines News Magazine UK, people behind the scenes who put me on the cover of magazines who believe and have faith in me. I am especially grateful to the media practitioners who interviewed and featured me on ABS CBN, Juan EU Konek (by a well-known director and amazing anchor, Ms. Rose Eclarinal), Jhermination with Jheremy Roy, AWG CHICAVBLOG with Ma. Athena Alcantara , Covid Warriors with Mr. Rodel Saycon and Ms. Ella Hidalgo, and Mickaella Atay Joker Diva with Randz Silverio, Sexy DJ Maricris Sibili, and Jerri Dada Show. One of my fondest memories was meeting the UK Ambassador, the honourable Antonio Lagdameo and meeting the President of Lithuania Honourable Gitanas Nauseda during my journey “Queen Pearl Gala Galore” in Edinburgh, Scotland. When your heart is open to good things, good things happen to you. I posed regally with my crown in Paris , Vienna Austria Scotland , and Dubai . Another dream unfolded before my eyes when I graced the catwalk for the House of Ikons London fashion week 2022. It takes more than a tittle, it takes more than a crown, it takes more than a good heart, it even takes more than zest of life anybody can strive for all this things, but if you’re not willing and able to experience life fully and unabashedly, survive and surmounts all the ups and down the enriched the soul .then you are certainly missing the fulfillment and joy life brings. And that’s what as the reigning Queen of Pearl Philippines Euroasia and Queen Pearl Charity Uk 2021. Zest and love for life conquered all the aforementioned personal stumbling blocks and saw all my pageant and aspirant dreams comes true. Competing in this pageant has helped me discover and create the person I was meant to be. But I know that I could have not done this without the people behind my success. So, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to those who believed in me through all these years.
To One JherminationPhilippines,Cavitenos , Glamour Maniland , Filipino womens associations, Aguman Kapangpangan, Batangeno , Jammers . AWG ChicaVblog , Covid Warriors Corner St. Mary’s NHS nurses , Ternate Cavite Association , Circle of Eggs Charity, Senator Bong Revilla, Governor Remulla, Mayor Lanie Mercado, the mayor of Ternate Cavite Mayor Honourable Lamberto Bambao, Chairman of Tourism , Circle Eggs Charity and gift giving of ternate Cavite Mr . Rommel Mojica, Chairman of Circle of eggs Mr. Delmer Federico
To my relatives respectful and well known actors and actress in the Philippines
Most of all to our dear Chairman Mrs. Julie Knowles , vice chairman Zee Stanton , vice chairman Sweetheart Ostestas , Co-Queens and princess and PEA admin who made this event possible. And to my successor, cherish and enjoy every moment and all future opportunities that will be handed to you. This is your moment to leave your mark in the world. Strive to reach as far and wide and limitless as possible. Always remember to keep your feet on the ground, and win or lose, always give thanks to the Lord. Remember that being a beauty queen is not about having the crown on your head, but wearing it over your heart. Once again, I stand before you one last time as a titleholder. This journey has been a stepping stone for bigger things to come. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Mrs. Daisy Mariano Esguerra your first Reigning Queen Pearl Philippines Euroasia and Queen Pearl Charity uk 2021 . Please follow my new journey “Queen Pearl Gala Gallore. “Better to do something than nothing.” Thank you and God Bless!
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Pageants was held in the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, in the United States. Prindle, Patrick + Associates, an architectural and engineering firm, created the Hyatt Regency Columbus. The structure houses the four-star Hyatt hotel, which has 32 meeting rooms, a grand ballroom, and 615 rooms, including 16 suites. An extraordinary setting for an extraordinary occasion. It is a week-long event with daily motivationalactivities,speakers, and awards; it is also very well organized. Queens from the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other nations are gathered together to compete toe-to-toe in a gruelling competition on behalf of their respective countries. People across the globe value the competition process, they feel Inspired, and they enjoyed their competition journey with a healthy competitive attitude, as they feel intrinsically motivated to achieve their ultimate goal. Huge congratulations to each and every one of the 2022 Pure International Pageants winners around theAdditionally,globe. Team UK has brought honour to their nation as the following queens took home the following awards. Sheena Worthington - Best of National Costume and Talent Category “Pop Vocal”, Kathleen Camille Nevin - Best of Formal Wear, Lydia RigdenInternational Finalist Family of the year, Rebecca Keys – Third runner-up, International Super Star Teen Division Tie-Dye Award and Graduate Stole for graduating from North West Regional College (Corse lead by University of Ulster) where she earned a combined access diploma in sociology, biology and psychology, Lauren Howell - (Accepted in honour of her Father) Military Hero Award in Memory of Col. James C. Scott and Destini Autumn Pearson – Pure International Pageants Finalist. Thank you to our PURE family for all your help and support to the United Kingdom’s Super Six, We could not have done it without you. Thank you to Ms Pat Miller, Elizabeth Miller, Amber Miller, Doug Miller and the Miller family for your love, generosity, kindness, and hospitality in making the daily spectacular event, a well-organized and successful event. We look forward to continuing our pleasant working relationship. Team UK’s representatives SUPER SIX who has worked so hard, Lydia Rigden, Rebecca Keys, Lauren Howell, Destini Pearson, Kathleen MercadoNevin and Sheena Chang. We are super impressed and proud of how well you all performed, the dedication and how much time and effort you all put in to prepare and compete in such a spectacular event. Thank you to Ms Laura Whitaker for going above and beyond in terms of the pageant, and your great support, help, and effort will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you to our talented photographer Mr. John Flynn for capturing our amazing image, moments that represent our daily lives. This was one of those memories to keep forever because it gives us hope, brightness, and faith even in the darkest of times. We adore our mother in ways that words cannot express. The way our mother looks out for us, how supportive and wonderful they are. Thank you so much mum Aunt Teresa Chang Yu and mum Edna Linayao Chang, and to all my Chang family. To beloved son Reece Worthington and Samuel Worthington, we are eternally grateful to you. You have developed into a strong, brave man who is a natural leader. You are not afraid to accept responsibility and go above and beyond what is expected of you. You go above and beyond in everything you do, and your mum is so proud of you. Thank you to the pageant mothers Sharon Keys, Nadia Rigden, Lucy Howell, and Tracie Nightingale for your unwavering support for your daughters and for taking care of Kathleen and Sheena during pageant week. Thank you for being so understanding; we know you had a great and amazing time. Thank you to Milly Rigden team UK’s volunteer photographer and videographer for the excellent coverage; you have made us
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August 2022 August 2022 3435 commitment and enthusiasm. Please continue your excellent work! We are eternally grateful for you. Thank you to Ms Kim Jirousek Thoen for allowing us to stay at your house when we checked out of the hotel for an extended stay and for allowing your Pure Queen Sheena to cook Shepherd’s Pie in your American kitchen, tour us, let us try Wendy’s chocolate frosties, America’s Raising Cane’s and making us a delicious breakfast while we sat on an American porch. Thank you for your assistance in your store Kiera Hoover at [BE]AmericaSOCIAL!alsohas a Lovely local shopping centre at Easton Town Centre to shop and to watch a movie in an American movie theatre AMC Dine-In Theatres. Thank you once again to Mr Gary Thoen, who works At John Glenn Columbus International Airport’s American Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines. He was excellent at providing exceptional customer service and putting me in a good seat. He has the intelligence, work ethic, and communication skills to add value wherever he goes! Thank you our wonderful Philippine designer Mr Er Stephen Alvarado for your hard work, we brainstorm on perfecting the national costume and we thank you for making it exactly like the Dragon in Wales flag. The custom-made national costume is based on the Welsh Dragon, a heraldic symbol that appears on Wales’ national flag. The oldest very proud. Thank you Mr. Gary Thoen for picking us up in the airport and making us feel special on our way to the HyattThankHotel.Ms Katie Guevarra Puresk USA for your excellent work. It was a real pleasure, and we absolutely adore the make-up you created during the pageant week. We looked better especially our breath-taking eyes, and it is all because of your wonderful work. You also made it possible for us to unwind and enjoy the day. Thank you to Ms Kenzie Thoen Chapman for accommodating us and teaching us the pageant walks. We admire your recorded use of the dragon to represent Wales is in the Historia Brittonum, written around AD 829, but it is widely assumed to have been King Arthur’s and other ancient Celtic leaders’ battleHenrystandard.VIIused it at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, after which it was taken in state to St Paul’s Cathedral. The red dragon was then added as a supporter to the Tudor royal arms to represent their Welsh ancestry. It was designated as the Welsh national flag in 1959. We work as a team for many years, you go sideby-side, and we thank you for your loyalty and utmost support, and we shall continue to support your designs and craftmanship. Thank you to our United Kingdom family, friends, colleagues and followers for all of your valuable support! Keep supporting us! Thank you to holy infant Jesus for your amazing power and work in our SPECTACULARlives.
EVENT!! Faith Inspired, Family Focus, Community Service Driven.
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It was remarkablequite that NOSTRADAMUS predicted two events about the wasinwasthewouldPropheciescollectionLestruethatPhilippineshadcomeinhisbookProphetiesaofhisthatoccurinworldthatpublished1555.ThisaboutKing Philip II of Spain and famousMarcosRomualdezFerdinandJrtwomenin the History of the Philippines... but before we talked through these predictions let us find our first who NOSTRADAMUS.was NOSTRADAMUS was a 16th Century French Prophet, Physician and Astrologer. His Full Name Michel De Nostradame who was born on December 1421 1503 and died on July 1-2 1566. He was born in Saint-Remy -deProvence, South France where the great painter Van Gogh painted his masterpiece Starry Night. He was famous for predicting events that would occur in the immediate future as well as 400 to 500 years on the Publication of his Prophetic book and was able to predict major events in the world both natural disasters and conflict-related events including the Great
Before King Philip II became King of Spain in 1566 he was called Prince Philip the Son of Emperor Charles V of Rome and Isabella of Portugal. He was born on 21th May 1527 and died 13th September 1598. His PhilippinesconqueredAragonFerdinandForefathersIIKingof1479.Spainthein1521and kept the Philippines for 350 years . A spanish explorer called Ruy Lopez De Villalobus named our Islands Las Islas Filipinas named by him in honour of Prince Philip in 1542 who then became King Philip II of Spain in 15 66. During the reign of King Philip II of Spain in 1566 as Nostradamus predicted he was instrumental in making Spain a wealthy country for a long time over the first part of his reign. However, during the later part of his reign his destiny came to falter and Spain began to decline as world power. The Invincible Spanish Armada was defeated by an English naval force under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake in 1580’s and the Spanish Armada began a long and difficult journey back to Spain. In the Battle of Lepanto Spain Slaughtered the fleet of the Ottoman Empire in 1573 where an area of the south were inhabited by Arbs, Kurds, Greeks, Armenians, and other ethnic minorities and called for Muslim’s expulsion from Spain under King Philip II of Spain. And Lastly, Nostradamus prediction about the “Young Onion” maybe referred to the 36 year old Henry the IV of France who was a Protestant disagreed on religious matters with King Philip II who was a catholic until his death of 13th September 1598 and was burried in El Escorial in Spain a place near Madrid where Spanish Royal Families were burried. In honour NOSTRADAMUS-Theof Prophetic book Les Propheties was part of the grand collection of the Royal Library Monastery of San Lorenzo De El Escorial. The work was nearly 1000 pages long and housed in an embossed brown leather binding. A wonderful designed specimen of the most famous prophetic text in history.Andas King Philip II of Spain died on 13th September 1598, , the date September 13 was the date of birth of BBM in NOSTRADAMUS1957.stated the following lines-”In the 57” of 19th century the piece of Justice and the blood of love from the blessed land of oriental pearl in Asia an innocent boy shall be born”. Everybody knows that BBM was born in 1957 from the Land of the Oriental Pearlour spanish explorers called the Philippines “Las Perlas de Oriente” so wasNostradamusreferringto the Philippines although he did not know anything about our Islands. Apparently, this innocent boy will be the person to lead it’s people from poverty to prosperity. Then the prediction went on the “Yellow Evil holding the 15th Fire will burn and it’s nation having the power of the 3 stars will be in favor to the leader beholding the 16th fire”. This prediction aptly illustrates the yellow evil of the Liberal party because Noynoy Aquino was the 15th President of the Philippines and he was the Liberal Party BearerStandardandthe son of 11th President of the Philippines Corazon Aquino with all her Yellow Ribbons Colour, the 3 stars stand Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao regions pointing to the success of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in 2016 Presidential elections and it so happened that his daughter Inday Sara Duterte had become the running mate of BBM. Therefore, PRRD was the Bridge in the defeat of the yellow evil. As we go through the “BlessedNostradamuspredictionscontinuedareyouLand of the Promise”, the first golden sunbeams shine as noon they shall shine from you”. Mindanao was known as land of the promise where PRRD lived and the Golden Sunbeams will shine all over the Philippines as golden ray coming from the sunshine of Mindanao will reflect all over the Islands to make BBM as the Leader who will give prosperity and wealth to the Philippines. Then, the prediction went on like this “And will start his work at the year of the TIGER 2022 as predicted. It was a TSUNAMILIKE VICTORY with 31.6 million votes. The votes from OFW’s were also thereforeoverwhelmingthepeople of the Philippines have spoken as predicted by NOSTRADAMUS, The VOICE of the PEOPLE is the VOICE of GOD. NOSTRADAMUSLastly, predicted “This is the glory the hope of all ages is born from the city from the NORTH. And as President missiondownJrRomualdezFerdinandMarcoshadclearlylaidhisclearvision,andstrategy on his first SONA and with the spiritual support from Apo Lakay and INTERVENTIONDIVINE from the God of all creations, BBM will lead the Philippines to its prosperity and free the people finally from misery, hardships, and poverty. Indeed, BBM will be the key to make the Philippines one of the richest countries in the world. Goodluck and Godbless BBM. - erASmo “ruSty” mAllilliN
O ver the last few decades, more and more skin care brands have emerged. Even celebrities have their own skin care brands on the side of their perfumes and makeup kits these days. Shelves at timespendthatdifferentclutteredhaveandsupermarketspharmaciesbecomesowithproductsmakeusmorebrowsing than usual. New brands popping up our Facebook and feeds.InstagramCorrect?
BY: ERASMO “RUSTY” MALLILLIN Nostradamus Philippines Predictions on King Philip II of Spain and Bongbong Marcos Fire in London 1666, the French Revolution, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler, the atomic bombings of Nagasaki & Hiroshima Japan, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the death of Princess Diana and the 9/11 attacks in New York and many more. And so now in his well-known and well-read book LES PROPHETIESNostradamus was able to predict two (2) events in the lives of two people who had something to do about the Philippines history namely King Philip II of Spain and Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr (BBM) His prediction on King Philip II of Spain read”For seven years Philip’s fortunes will prosper, he will reduce the Arab Army, then halfway through things will perplexedly turn against him , a young onion will destroy his fortune”
What does our skin actually need? Anti-ageing, skin glowing, acnecontrol, scar hydrating,smoothening,hyperpigmentation,fading,oilcontrol, or all of them? How do we choose? Bear in mind most of these products contain more than 50% of only water, or Aqua, in the ingredients list. This is the ingredient most accessible to all of us, free of charge, well, water rates on the side of course. Ask yourself what your skin primarily need, set a budget, and if you are actually going to use it. What do you need? Anti-ageing? Focus on that. The more we browse, the more chances we get sidetracked. We were only looking for an anti-ageing cream and we end up with a glowing cream and hydrating cream. They end up on our bathroom shelf and actually, we only end up using one of them. And before the jar or bottle even finishes, we are back on the aisles and counters browsing once again and piling the products back in the bathroom shelf. During spring clean they end up in the bin, and then in the landfill. If you only need, and only have time to use one cream in a day, stick to that. Buy the next one when that one finishes. Look at the ingredients. Most products contain more than 50% water or Aqua. If the list goes on, ask yourself if you really need it. A basic cream should only contain water, wax, oil and the magic ingredient. You do not need perfume on your skin. It smells nice. In fact, when you choose creams, you actually smell it first and decide on the best smelling one. Erm, just a reminder, we are buying a skin care cream, not perfume to smell nice. Set your budget. Do not go overboard trying to look like Kim Kardashian or J. Lo, because, well, ask your friends and family. The price of the product is not the deciding factor whether a product works or not. If the product is expensive, look closely at the fancy packaging and the thedecisionthenendorsement,celebrityandmaketheifyoulikepackagingorjust the cream. Like what was said previously, stick to the one that you only need and can actually use. Less is more.Packaging. Most of us recycle these days. But this is not just about recycling. It is also about buying products that are packaged in easily recyclable or highly decomposable packaging. Many products are now packaged in cardboard, foil -lined kraft paper, and plastic made from recyclable PET, algae or wheat straw. What about glass? Glass has its issues. In the past we do not throw away glass because we get money for it when we return it to the Glassmanufacturer.lastsmorethan plastic, hence, if we throw it away…. You know what happens. Simplicity is key in order to maintain healthy skin. Clean ingredients and Green packaging is the way forward!
The only products we need for our skin By Olivia Ipsioco Clean and Green
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GALING NI JAMES JAMES: Nay, nay, tingnan nyo po ang drawing ko oh!
A: Ox Q: Anong hayop ang hindi sigurado? A: Baka Q: Anong hayop ang palaging A:nauuntog?Dogggggg. INDAY PA RIN AMO: Inday, eto yung binili kong chalk na pamatay sa ipis, isulat mo sa INDAY:pader!Opo kuya! (Nagsulat si Inday sa pader):”EPES, MAMATAY KAYO! LOVE, ENDAY” MISS TRANSLATION
IT’S ELECTRIFYING CANDIDO: Rog, anong pinagkaiba ng kidlat sa ROGACIANO:kuryente?Malay ko ,ano? CANDIDO: Simple. Ang kidlat libre, ang kuryente may bayad na, kakashock pa sa mahal!
INAY: Binigay na ba card nyo? BUKNOY: Opo nay, good news ala na po ako line of 7!
MOM NI JAMES: Wow!! Ang galing namang mag-drawing ng MONKEY ng anak JAMES:ko!Nay, kayo po yan!
By: Mia Gooch Source: The Guardian, BBC, FreeMovement andPedro !
SYMMETRICAL BALANCE MISIS: O, ba’t may black-eye ka?! MISTER: Nakita ko kasing naipit ang palda ng ale sa pwet nya, kaya... hinila ko, sinuntok nya ako... MISIS: Sa dalawang mata? MISTER: Akala ko ayaw nyang hilahin ko...kaya binalik ko. Sinuntok uli ako... MISIS: Ah, kaya ngayon, pantay na sila…ok, gets ko na. SOSY WATER Sosyal nakiinom sa baryo... GIRL: Where galing your water? LOLA: Sa ilog iha! GIRL: Eeww, NAIINOM ba yan? LOLA: Nasa iyo iha kung gusto mo NGUYAIN!
At the age of 9, Hussein Abdi Kahin was removed from his home country, Somaliland, and given the name ‘Mohammed Farah’ (‘Sir Mo Farah’). He was illegally trafficked to the UK under the name of another child and forced to work as a domestic slave. In a brutally honest and raw documentary with the BBC, he reveals the true nature of his past and has since been met with outstanding support and sympathy. However, questions were raised as to whether the accomplished Olympian should be stripped of his British citizenship. Sir Mo Farah revealed that he was taken from his family home by an unknown woman. She told him he would be travelling to Europe to live with his relatives, but this was far from the truth. Upon arriving to the UK, he was placed with a family he had never met and the piece of paper that had his relatives’ contact details were destroyed. He was threatened and told that if he wanted food or a chance to see his family again, he was not allowed to say anything. From this point on, he was forced to do housework andUntilchildcare.theage of 12, Sir Mo Farah was not allowed to attend school. He enrolled in Feltham Community College and his teachers were told that he was a refugee from Somalia. The chance to an education is what led to his love for athletics, it was not only a hobby but an escape from his horrific living conditions. He eventually confided in his PE teacher, Mr Alan Watkinson, about his identity, past and what was going on at home. This prompted Mr Alan Watkinson to contact social services. Sir Mo Farah was removed from his home and was fostered by a Somali Family. This was a turning point in his life, not only did his living condition improve but his athleticism rapidly progressed. As his abilities grew, he was invited to tournaments and competitions outside the UK. However, as he did not have any travel documents, this prevented him from doing competing. Mr Alan Watkinson helped him obtain his British citizenship under the name ‘Mohammed Farah’. The Home Office has powers section 40 of the British Nationality Act (1981) to strip an individual of their British citizenship ‘if it was obtained by fraud, false representation or concealment of a material fact’. As of January 2022, 464 people have been stripped of their British Citizenship. As for Sir Mo Farah’s situation, the Home Office has officially stated “no action whatsoever will be taken against Sir Mo and to suggest otherwise is wrong.”.IftheHome Office enforced their powers, Sir Mo Farah’s personal circumstances and life in the UK must be considered by the Home Office. He has a British wife, British children and has lived in the UK for 20 years. This would allow him to remain in the UK based on his family and private life. Alternatively, if the Home Office conclude that he is a victim of modern slavery, he could also be automatically considered for discretionary leave to remain in the UK. Sir Mo Farah’s perseverance, courage, strength and support from his teachers provided an environment that allowed him to flourish. He went on to win ten global championship gold medals, making him the most successful male track distance runner ever and he is the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic Games history. He is well known and made great contributions to the UK which go beyond sport. Whilst the government has put immigration rules and employment laws in place to prevent this horrific situation from occurring, there are lots of victims of modern slavery or human trafficking in the UK. If you suspect or know someone who is a victim of modern slavery, the Dias Solicitors team can help you out. We offer a free initial consultation, please contact us on 020 3865 0636 or visit our website diassolicitors.com/https://www.
PETER JAMES: Putito po ma’m. TEACHER: Oh my god, here we go again.
Gov.uk Q: Anong tawag sa tagapagmana ng A:fish?eh di Beni-FISH-ary Q: Anong tawag sa fish na sosyal? A: Eh di So-FISH-ticated. Q: Anong fish ang pinaka-bata? A: Eh di Youngstown Sardines SUBTRACTION TEACHER: May limang ibon, binaril yung isa - ilan na lang ang natira?
WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL Q: Anong hayop ang palaging ayos?
Three Fish Jokes
TEACHER: Juan, give me a JUAN:sentence.Ma’am is beautiful, isn’t she? TEACHER: Very good! Please translate in Tagalog. JUAN: Si ma’am ay maganda, hindi naman di TEACHER:ba?Ngek
PETER JAMES UNUSUAL PETER JAMES: M’am, anong tawag sa puting gulay ? TEACHER: Ano ?
INAY: Oo anak, pero sad ako. BUKNOY: Wag ka na mag-sad, nay. Promise, next grading period – wala na ring line of 6!
AHENTE: Mam, meron po ba kayong lamok, ipis, at daga sa inyong pamamahay?
AHENTE: Ha?! At saan naman pumunta? INDAY: Nagsimba lang po sa Quiapo! AHENTE: Wow, mga pesteng makadiyos! Baka naman ikaw ang may diperensya, ‘teh? Hindi kaya ikaw na ang tinakasan ng bait? INDAY: Ay, kuya- malapit nah!!
INDAY: Naku, kuya, sorry po, umalis sila eh!
PETER JAMES: Eh, ma’m, yung mga boss naman po ng mga putito –anong tawag sa kanila? TEACHER: I don’t care! Just please sit down!
PETER JAMES: Eh, ma’am ano naman ang mas maputi sa putito ? TEACHER: (Getting migraine) Ano?
TEACHER: Ngek! SA CR NG MALL Nasa Comfort Room ako ng isang mall, so Ayun nga nasa Loob ako ng Comfort Room ng biglang may pumasok sa katabing Cubicle )
DAD: JOKE LANG! Tumae lang lang si Richard. Eto naman!
TRUE LOVE RICHARD: Di ba ngayon heart surgery DANIKKA:mo? Yes. I’m scared. RICHARD: Don’t be, my love. I’m here by your side. I’ll always be by your side. Just remember that I LOVE YOU so much. DANIKKA: I LOVE YOU more. Thank you. After ng heart surgery, nagtaka si Danikka kung bakit daddy na lang niya ang nasa tabi niya. DANIKKA: Dad, nasan si..Richard? DAD: Hi…hindi mo ba ma…maalala kung sino ang nag-donate ng..ng bagong.. puso mo? DANIKKA: Oh my God!!! Hindeee! Noooo!
SEARCH ENGINE PEDRO: Tol! marunong ka bang gumamit ng impernet exploder? JUAN: Tanga! hindi impernet exploder tawag dun! PEDRO: Ano? JUAN: Boogle throne! ALIBI AMO: Inday kapag may naghahanap samin ni misis, sabihin mo “umalis” “nagsimba sa Quiapo.” INDAY: Opo kuya. AMO: Kapag tinanong kung kailan ang balik sabihin mo “malapit na!” INDAY: Opo kuya! (Mine-morize ng paulit-ulit yung sagot para hindi malimutan, kaya lang kaya lang yung tanong hindi nya na maalala paglaraan ng 10 minutes. Habang nagwawalis ng bakuran, may dumaan na ahente ng Baygon Insecticide)
INAY: Waaaah! I wanna die!
SUKI BILI NA ALENG MAGPAPAKWAN: Suki, bili na kayo ng pakwan. Mapula at matamis. (Nabitiwan ng tindera ang isang pakwan, bumagsak sa semento at SUKI:nabiyak.)Sabi mo mapula. Maputla naman pala ang pakwan na tinda mo. ALENG MAGPAPAKWAN: Aba, kayo man ang bumagsak sa semento, mamumutla rin kayo! FIRST TIME Magsyota nagmake-love. GIRL: Dahan dahan lang sa pagpasok sweetheart - virgin pa ako BOY:eh. Ha? Eh kanina pa ako pasok nang pasok ah! GIRL: Ah, ganun ba? Aray!!!!!!!
PEDRO: Mam, wala na po! TEACHER: Bat naman?! Isa lang ang natamaan ng baril ah! PEDRO: Kasi mam, pag-binaril mo yung isa, magliliparan lahat yung katabi nya sa gulat at takot, so walang natira! Ikaw kaya umupo dito at akong mag-turo!
PETER JAMES: Mash putito! TEACHER: Shut up!
Sir Mo Farah - Should he be stripped of his citizenship?
PETER JAMES: Last na ma’m .. TEACHER: Ok, anong sagot?
INAY: Talaga? Patingin! English –65, Math – 65, Science-69, Pilipino67..Ala BUKNOY:nga!Di ba, Nay?!
SIYA: Pre? AKO: (Napaisip?) Ako ba? SIYA: Oy pre nandiyan kaba? AKO: (Sumagot) Ay oo pre SIYA: Anong ginagawa mo diyan? AKO: He-he-he! Eto naki-taeHindi ko na kasi kinaya eh, ikaw ba? SIYA: Pre mamaya na kita ulit tawagan May sagot kasi ng sagot sa kabilang cubicle di ko naman AKO:kausap.Ngek!
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BIG PROBLEM MISTER: Hon, may malaki akong problema... MISIS: Ngayong kasal na tayo, ang problema mo ay problema na natin. MISTER: Ganun ba yun? MISIS: Oo, dahil iisa na tayo ngayon. Ano bang problema natin? MISTER: Kase nabuntis natin si Inday at tayo ang ama!
PETER JAMES: Putito chiefs! REPORT CARD
