About Us: Now in its 22nd year of publication, Munting Nayon News Magazine(MN) is published monthly and mailed to recipients, catering to the Filipino Community of The Netherlands, including some recipients in Belgium, Luxembourg, and other European countries as well as USA, Canada and the Philippines. MN is operated by couple Eddie Flores and Orquidia Valenzuela.
Mon Mar 22 2010
Community Service
Bratislava: The Fairy Tale City
The Netherlands
March 22, 2010
There was something of Bratislava that mesmerized me. I knew this was going to be a love affair with the capital of Slovakia. The city has a certain allure that made my heart beating while walking around it. It is quite small that one’s experience with the surroundings becomes too intimate.
Bratislava was never in the minds of tourists specially when Slovakia was part of Czechoslovakia. Imagine being one country from 1918 to 1993! Obviously the capital Prague remains in the hearts and minds of people being always in the limelight, no wonder. (Besides Bratislava is just one hour away from major capitals Vienna and three hours from Budapest which overshadowed it.)...
Munting Nayon
Jeddah, KSA
March 17, 2010
Jeddah - After two weeks of exciting games at Saudi Hi-Tech compound, the ongoing 1st Jollibee-29th FBA Basketball Tournament continues to draw a big crowd of basketball aficionados during weekends from five in the afternoon till midnight. Five successive games are played every Thursday and four on Friday to satisfy the basketball fans. Attracting more spectators are the good quality teams in the bona fide groups plus the reinforced divisions where the high caliber are all playing. This tourney is exclusively sponsored by Jollibee under Nesma Holding Company Ltd. through the initiative and good cooperation of Mazen Zaki Munshi (marketing manager), Faisal Y. Bamhrez (division manager) and Billy Junn Tabares (marketing officer). A total of 26 teams will compete in this prestigious event that will run for three months.
Early leaders in this three month long tourney with no loss are Sharbatly Corp., Sarco Shoaiba-A, American Garden, Rosewood Corniche Hotel, Saudi Hi-Tech, Zahid Tractor-Volvo, Alsalam International Hospital, Samir Group and Jollibee....
Munting Nayon
VILLAR GOVERNANCE MATRIX UNVEILEDGlobal Filipino Nation (GFN) presents the comprehensive Governance Matrix of Senator Villar. The Matrix is drawn from the many speeches and interviews given by Senator Villar. GFN has invited other “Presidentiables” to provide inputs for their respective Governance Matrices. GFN is an international organization of global Filipino leaders and organizations committed to “Building the Global Filipino Nation for Good Governance”. Its Convenors reside in 30 countries, including the Philippines....
March 22, 2010
Global Filipino Nation (GFN) presents the comprehensive Governance Matrix of Senator Villar. The Matrix is drawn from the many speeches and interviews given by Senator Villar. GFN has invited other “Presidentiables” to provide inputs for their respective Governance Matrices. GFN is an international organization of global Filipino leaders and organizations committed to “Building the Global Filipino Nation for Good Governance”. Its Convenors reside in 30 countries, including the Philippines....
March 22, 2010
Global Filipino Nation (GFN) presents the comprehensive Governance Matrix of Senator Villar. The Matrix is drawn from the many speeches and interviews given by Senator Villar. GFN has invited other “Presidentiables” to provide inputs for their respective Governance Matrices. GFN is an international organization of global Filipino leaders and organizations committed to “Building the Global Filipino Nation for Good Governance”. Its Convenors reside in 30 countries, including the Philippines....
OUR COMMITMENT AND VISION
Bayan Muna, the people first. This is our battlecry. A society where true freedom, democracy, justice and peace prevail. This is our vision.
We, the members of BAYAN MUNA, pledge this commitment as we draw inspiration and lessons from the historic struggle of our heroes and martyrs....
Bayan Muna, the people first. This is our battlecry. A society where true freedom, democracy, justice and peace prevail. This is our vision.
We, the members of BAYAN MUNA, pledge this commitment as we draw inspiration and lessons from the historic struggle of our heroes and martyrs....
To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,
We would like to inform you that voters may wish to access PoliticalArena.com at http://ph.politicalarena.com for information on the elections, candidates and other issues. PoliticalArena.com is a socio-political networking site set up in partnership with the COMELEC, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, and the Department of Foreign Affairs....
We would like to inform you that voters may wish to access PoliticalArena.com at http://ph.politicalarena.com for information on the elections, candidates and other issues. PoliticalArena.com is a socio-political networking site set up in partnership with the COMELEC, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, and the Department of Foreign Affairs....
Manila
March 17, 2010
Munting Nayon
Philippines
March 16, 2010
In 1995, Marian went to work in Calgary as a caregiver.
Eventually she got her Canadian citizenship and was later able to bring her only sister Grace to Canada. Through their hard work, they were able to save enough money to buy a 400 square meter lot in Cebu City which they intended to construct an apartment building. The sisters agreed in writing that the property will be divided equally and that Grace would own the South side and Marian the North side of the land. Unfortunately, before they were able to start building the apartment, the sisters found out that they were both dating Amadeo, their dance instructor. A bitter fight ensued and the sisters went their separate ways. For years they refused to talk to each other....
Munting Nayon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
March 15, 2010
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Delray Beach, FL
March 13, 2010
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
March 9, 2010
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The Netherlands
March 6, 2010
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FDCP holds historical scriptwriting contestANNOUNCEMENT
March 3, 2010
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is holding a national scriptwriting competition for 2010. Deadline for submission of entries is on or before May 20. Winners will be announced on June 12, Independence Day.
“We’re holding the historical scriptwriting contest to promote and support the development and growth of the Philippine film industry as a medium with which to uplift aesthetic, cultural and social values for a better understanding and appreciation of the Filipino identity,” said FDCP chairman Rolando Atienza....
As emailed for posting by The Philippine Embassy-The Hague
March 4, 2010
March 3, 2010
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is holding a national scriptwriting competition for 2010. Deadline for submission of entries is on or before May 20. Winners will be announced on June 12, Independence Day.
“We’re holding the historical scriptwriting contest to promote and support the development and growth of the Philippine film industry as a medium with which to uplift aesthetic, cultural and social values for a better understanding and appreciation of the Filipino identity,” said FDCP chairman Rolando Atienza....
As emailed for posting by The Philippine Embassy-The Hague
March 4, 2010
Tirad Pass, Where Courage is not Enough
No Filipino military officer under General Emilio Aguinaldo’s command when the latter was in hot pursuit fleeing the American soldiers vent on capturing him ‘dead or alive’ figured in classic fashion of heroism than Gregorio del Pilar. With sixty men assigned to him rested in his shoulders the “do or die” responsibility of protecting the president of the newly proclaimed First Republic....
Jose Sison Luzadas
February 22, 2010
Dear Jose
When we relate to other people, it is but natural to adapt different versions of yourself. One cannot openly say “ P*tang Ina” in front of one’s mother, or it would be quite unnatural to greet a peer by making “mano po”. With the collection of letters that Rizal exchanged, different aspects of his personality come out. Rizal kept all the letters that he received because “through them he wanted to study the character, temperament, transformation, and intellectual tendencies of his friends and countrymen” (Viola 324). So we do the same now to him.
In a letter, addressed to Trinidad Rizal, Rizal fits into the role of “Kuya”. He tells of his adventures in Germany and his impression of German women who are not afraid of men and are more concerned with substance than with appearances. So like any kuya, he encourages Trining to form the habit of studying, so as to adorn herself with substance. He ends the letter asking her to write him back in Spanish....
In a letter, addressed to Trinidad Rizal, Rizal fits into the role of “Kuya”. He tells of his adventures in Germany and his impression of German women who are not afraid of men and are more concerned with substance than with appearances. So like any kuya, he encourages Trining to form the habit of studying, so as to adorn herself with substance. He ends the letter asking her to write him back in Spanish....
Anna Cristina B. de la Paz, AB European Studies
November 22, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMASNo one can deny that Christ Jesus is the reason for the season of CHRISTMAS that is why it is called CHRISTmas. It is his birth some two thousand years ago in Bethlehem that we are celebrating today. Sometime ago, people in their perceived hurried and busy life started to shorten Christmas to Xmas. Merry Xmas became in vogue in lieu of the original and longer Merry Christmas mostly in nonformal print and written media. But to think of it, X in Xmas does not mean an unknown entity or quantity like the X in Xray discovered by Roentgen rather it is the first letter of Christos, the Greek X or CHI and thus X in Xmas is the abbreviation for Christ. So it is still alright however in recent years of modern commercialism and political correctness, Merry Christmas or its short form of Xmas is being phased out altogether in the corporate and commercial greetings with Happy Holidays and/or Seasons Greetings....
Ven Del Pilar Faundo, Lifetime member of the Knights of Rizal Canada
December 16, 2009
Update Issue - February, 2008NAGBABAGONG KLIMA SA PILIPINAS, nitong nakaraang dalawang buwan nagsisidaing ang mga naninirahan sa Baguio dahil sa tindi ng ginaw, 8-sentigrado. Di pa umano sila nakadanas ng pangangatog sa ginaw. Dahil hindi naman nangyayari ito, walang central heating ang mga bahay. Suot daw nila ay patong-patong at nakabalabal ng makapal.
Naitanong namin sa sarili, paano na lang yong mga taga Cordillera na hubad ang kalahati ng katawan at nakatapak. Sinasabing magtatagal pa itong lamig....
Naitanong namin sa sarili, paano na lang yong mga taga Cordillera na hubad ang kalahati ng katawan at nakatapak. Sinasabing magtatagal pa itong lamig....
Orquidia Valenzuela
February 12, 2009
Medical Insurance Coverage in the Philippines 2Dear Nene,
How are you?
First, we would like to inform you that together with other kababayans I miss your advisory column Ayon kay Nene very much. May I also inform you I have kept past issues of Munting Nayon and have used them several times to answer some questions of our kababayans. I am happy that your column is now available on the Munting Nayon website.
Last month, I was finally confronted just like others who have experienced it before me to send emergency money for my mother who was sick and had to be hospitalized for pneumonia. My sister called me in the middle of the night (7:00 AM Philippines time) to tell me to send urgent money to be used ......
How are you?
First, we would like to inform you that together with other kababayans I miss your advisory column Ayon kay Nene very much. May I also inform you I have kept past issues of Munting Nayon and have used them several times to answer some questions of our kababayans. I am happy that your column is now available on the Munting Nayon website.
Last month, I was finally confronted just like others who have experienced it before me to send emergency money for my mother who was sick and had to be hospitalized for pneumonia. My sister called me in the middle of the night (7:00 AM Philippines time) to tell me to send urgent money to be used ......
Corazon Dee, PhD
January 13, 2009
EyeOpenerThe Election campaign for national positions in the Philippines is officially on! To many people it is the start of fiestas and carnivals where candidates show their wares – they sing & dance, do fiery speeches attacking political opponents, invite movie, radio/television personalities to attract more people to their political rallies and meetings. To the Class D & E these are welcome opportunities to enjoy free foods and entertainment compliments of the candidates....
Ber Pacheco
February 15, 2010
Si Colonel at AkoUna kong nakita ang kaniyang dalawang nakakuwadrong larawan ng kami ay magpunta sa kanilang tirahan, na isang pangkaraniwang apartment sa kalagitnaan ng lungsod ng Toronto upang kunin ang mga padala ng aking biyenan.
Tahimik akong nakaupo sa kanilang sofa sapagka’t ang aking maybahay at ang kaniyang maybahay ay nag-uusap sa kanilang wika na hindi ko naiintindihan at sapagka’t hindi ko naiintindihan ay natural lamang na hindi ako makihalo at sumabad sa kanilang usapan....
Tahimik akong nakaupo sa kanilang sofa sapagka’t ang aking maybahay at ang kaniyang maybahay ay nag-uusap sa kanilang wika na hindi ko naiintindihan at sapagka’t hindi ko naiintindihan ay natural lamang na hindi ako makihalo at sumabad sa kanilang usapan....
Rene Calalang
February 2, 2010