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A PUBLICATION OF THE HYEHWADONG FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN SEOUL ARCHDIOCESE

Volume 17 Issue 06 JUNE 2012

What’s Inside … Administrator Carmelita S. Dimzon's

Migrant Workers Day Message ··········· 3

HFCC Volunteers’ Sports Activities

Continue ········································ 3

A Thank You Note For My Tatay ········· 3

The Filipino Korean War Veterans: Their

Untold Stories ·································· 4

Likhaan ········································· 6

The Spirit of Friendship ····················· 7

How To Look Good In Every Photo ······ 7

The Lamb's Supper:

The Bible and the Mass ······················ 8

Mga Gintong Aral ni EL SHADDAI ······ 9

Korean society aging fastest ··············· 10

OWWA Announcement! Filing Of EDSP

Application In The Philippines ············ 10

MOEL Implementation Plan for eligible

returnees covered by Act 11276 which takes

effect 02 July 2012. ··························· 11

Gate of Heaven ······························· 11

Ulat Komunidad ······························ 12

Announcements ······························ 13

Frequently Called Numbers ··············· 14

Daily Mass Readings (ORDO) ············· 14

Birthday Greetings ·························· 14

HFCC June 2012 First Saturday Vigil

By Worship Ministry - Choir

A s a continuing tradition of the HFCC,

the 1st Saturday vigil was celebrated on

the 2nd day of June 2012. Tradition also dic-

tates that the celebration would start at 8:00 pm

with the praying of the rosary, followed by an

inspirational talk of an invited speaker, then

one hour of silence to be with our Lord Jesus

Christ in the Blessed Eucharist, culminating in

the celebration of the Holy Mass. At the end of

the celebration, the community partakes of the

feast prepared by the sponsor-of-the-month.

The sponsor-of-the-month of June 2012 was the

HFCC choir and the invited guest speaker was

Sr. Angel Libron, S.Sp.S. This month’s vigil,

however, started at 9:00 pm.

In her inspirational talk, Sr. Angel shared

with the community the qualities of the Holy

Trinity which could apply to everyone’s life

whether individually or as a group. These five

Trinitarian qualities are uniqueness, equality,

unity, constant communication, and mission.

(Continued on page 11)

By: Ma. Teresa Solis

T he Philippine Embassy in Seoul Korea

through the Philippine Overseas Labor

Office (POLO) celebrated the 114th Anniver-

sary of Philippine Independence Day and 17th

Migrant Workers’ Day last June 3, 2012 at the

Floating Stage in Yeouido Hangang Park, Seoul

South Korea.

(Continued on page 10)

By Lay Ministry

A s part of the celebration of Corpus

Christi, the First Holy Communion was

held during the Mass on June 10, 2012 at the St.

Benedict Catholic Church in Hyehwadong,

officiated by the Rev. Fr. Arvin Mosqueda,

MSP. Five first communicants were prepared

for the occasion, namely: Yong Hoo Kim

(Johnpatrick), Yu Jin Kim (Angel), Sung

Hyeon C. Mun (Nathaniel), Zenith Reign Ca-

cayan Sulit, Kim Yee Rim (Michaela).

Seminars were conducted to prepare the par-

ticipants on May 27 and June 3, led by the Lay

Ministers. The Topics were: Seven Days Crea-

tion, God’s Love. Followed by the catechism of

Penance or Confession and receiving the Holy

Communion every time we celebrate the Holy

Eucharist. It also included the Ten Command-

ments. And on the latter part, they were taught

the basic prayers and the procedures for going

to confession.

As a culmination, they had an actual confes-

sion. After which, they received the Holy Com-

munion for the first time accompanied by their

parents.

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HFCC Volunteers’ Sports

Activities Continue

By HFCC Sports Committee

O n June 17, 2012, the volunteers engaged again in

another exciting basketball game. The first game

was between two losing teams, with the Blue Team (37)

winning over the White Team (30). In the second game,

the Green Team (43) dominated the game against the Violet Team (26).

We also witnessed the start of the 3-Team Women’s Volleyball game with a game between

HFCC A and PPFI Teams. HFCC A Team beat the PPFI Team in two straight sets. The DAERIM

and HFCC B Teams didn’t see action during this playing date.

A THANK YOU NOTE

FOR MY TATAY By Jane

A s we remember fathers all over the

world today, I can’t help but miss my

own Father. So I made this simple thank you

note to let him know that I’m grateful to him

and that I appreciate him so much.

Distance will always be a hindrance for eve-

ryone to be able to show to those who are clos-

est to our heart how we miss and love them .

And I can’t help but wonder how they are do-

ing? Are they in good health? Are they being

taken cared of? We have a lot of worries, espe-

cially about our parents as they get older.

And I’m so thankful to have this opportunity

to let my Tatay know how I love him and miss

him in spite of my being far away from him. As

the eldest, I’ve seen how we grew up, how he

did his best by his own will to take care of us.

We are all imperfect, just as our parents are.

Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs you

can ever imagine. And it’s the same challenge

that we face each day as our kids grow. On this

Father’s Day, my love and warmest thank you

will never end.

He always tells me every time we talk, “My

daughter, be wise always and you should al-

ways do things the right way”..I made mistakes

along the way, every time. But his words al-

ways haunt me to do things the right way, he

also knows what’s best for me.

Thank you for doing your best as a Father, I

know even in your quiet way, how you love us.

I can’t imagine myself being where I am now

and what I am going to do without you.

I thank you for a lot of ways, I’ve learned to

be strong and faced the challenges of life be-

cause of you. I saw how much you tried to be a

good parent to us. No matter where I am and

what I do, you’ll always be in my mind. And

my heart tells me how proud I am to be your

daughter. God knows what I’m afraid of, as you

get older. I can’t imagine my life without my

parents who will always be there whenever I

needed them the most.

I love you ‘Tay and thank you for every-

thing…..

Administrator Carmelita

S. Dimzon's Migrant

Workers Day Message Department of Labor and Employment

OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFAER

ADMINISTRATION

Pasay City, Philippines

MENSAHE

M alugod kong binabati ang ma-

higit na apat na milyong over-

seas Filipino workers (OFWs) na nasa

iba’t ibang panig ng mundo sa paggunita

natin ngayon ng Migrant Workers Day.

Kasama ninyo Kami sa pagdiriwang ng

napakahalagang araw na ito.

Katulad ng mga naunang Migrant

Workers Day, muli nating ginugunita ang

pagkilala sa mga kontribusyon, sakripi-

syo, at tagumpay ng ating mga OFWs.

Ang kanilang kahusayan, kakayahan at

kasipagan ay kilala sa buong mundo.

Kaya naman tunay na nababagay ang

tema ng ating selebrasyon sa taong ito,

“OFW: Sa Galing at Sipag, Bilib Kami

sa Iyo” para sa ating pagpupugay sa

kanila.

Bilang isang pangunahing ahensya ng

pamahalaan na nakatutok sa proteksyon at

kapakanan ng mga OFWs, patuloy na

isinusulong ng OWWA ang 22-Point

Labor and Governance Reform Agenda

ng Aquino Administration, lalong lalo na

ang 11 direktiba na nakatuon sa migran-

teng Pilipino at kanilang pamilya, sa

pamamagitan ng mga makabuluhang pro-

grama. Lalo nating pinalalakas at pinag-

bubutihan ang ating mga “soci-economic

programs” at serbisyo para sa kanilang

kapakanan sa tulong ng mga iba’t ibang

sangay ng pamahalaan, mga local na

pamahalaan, pribadong sector at “non-

government organizations.” Dahil maha-

laga ang agaran at tuloy tuloy na serbisyo,

ang OWWA ay may 24/7 Operations

Center para tumugon sa lahat ng nangan-

gailangan ng tulong.

Malawak ang mga programa ng

OWWA para sa mga migranteng mangga-

gawa. Ang mga ito ay ipinatutupad para

sa mga papaalis pa lang ng bansa, sa mga

nagtratrabaho sa ibang bansa at sa mga

nakabalik na sa ating bansa. Sa pamam-

agitan ng ating “individual, economic and

community reintegration programs,” tinu-

tulungan natin sila sa maayos na pag

“integrate” sa kanilang pamilya at komu-

nidad para sa isang masaganang kinabu-

kasan.

Hangad ng OWWA ang tagumpay ng

ating migranteng manggagawa sa

kanilang pagkikipagsapalaran sa ibang

bansa. Sila ang tunay nating kabalikat sa

kaunlaran.

- signed-

CARMELITA S. DIMZON

Administrator

07 June 2012

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By Prof. Emely Dicolen-Abagat, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTION

I s there anybody in this room who is aware that the Filipinos and the South Koreans

have been good friends for 62 long years? Did you know that Filipinos are part of South Ko-rea’s battle for freedom and independence?

My discovery started this way: I was on my way to Daejeon to give a leadership seminar to the officers of a community of Filipino workers. On the train, an elderly Korean lady, maybe in her late 70s, asked my friends and me, “Eodiseo osyeosseoyo?” (“Where are you from?”), maybe because she noticed we were speaking in Tagalog, so we introduced ourselves as Filipinos. “Pilipin saram imnida.” She then said, “Cheongmal? Kamsaham-nida!” I was surprised because she started thanking us, the Filipinos, for helping Korea during the Korean War. She started recounting stories about the Filipino soldiers who came to fight during those turbulent years. She said that Koreans are indebted to us, the Filipi-nos.

On another occasion, I met an elderly Korean priest in his early 80s who was originally from North Korea but had to escape during the war and managed to come to South Korea. On his way to the South, he met a Filipino soldier. They became good friends, and with the soldier, he smoked his first cigar.

Honestly, before I came to Korea I never knew about the heroism and gallantry of the Filipino soldiers who participated in and sacri-ficed their lives during the Korean War. I had never heard any of my history teachers lectur-ing about this in my classes or my grandparents telling me stories about it. I believe other Filipi-nos as well as Koreans, especially the members of the younger generation, are as ignorant as I regarding this historic act of heroism by our Filipino soldiers and the 62 years of friendship between the Philippines and Korea.

My encounters with these Koreans made me want to discover more about these unsung, unrecognized and underappreciated heroes. Some day, I promised myself, I will meet them in person and listen to their stories.

This dream came true. This is the reason why today, I am here in front of you, to share with you the stories I gathered from them- THEIR UNTOLD STORIES.

First I will be talking about the arrival of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK), then, I will be sharing with you the survivors’ stories. After which, I will be recall-ing with you the legacies of the long friendship between Korea and the Philippines. Lastly, I will give a short summary and challenge to all of us gathered here.

The Arrival of the PEFTOK

In America, the Korean War that took place on June 25, 1950 was called to be “The Forgot-ten War” because World War II and Vietnam War were the only ones highlighted in world history..

Even in the Philippines, very few people know that even the Filipinos fought during the Korean War. Under the United Nations, we Filipinos participated to fight for South Korea’s freedom.

The Philippines joined the Korean War de-

spite having to contend with a communist-led rebellion and an economy crippled by the im-mense destruction wrought by the Second World War.

The Philippines sent 5 battalions from 1950 to 1955: the 10th BCT, the 20th BCT, the 19th BCT, 14th BCT and the 2nd BCT. Among the 7,420 Filipino soldiers sent, more than 100 soldiers sacrificed their lives for South Korea. Our Filipino soldiers also helped in the rehabili-tation of the villages and in the restoration of a society destroyed by the war.

The Filipino soldiers of the Philippine Expe-ditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) are consid-

ered to be the first Filipinos in South Korea, or as we Filipinos say, OFWs or Overseas Filipino Workers, or perhaps Overseas Filipino Warri-ors. Indeed the Filipino soldiers of the PEFTOK were the first OFWs in South Korea.

Before the soldiers left for Korea, they pa-raded around Luneta in Manila. The US Navy Transport Antolak left Manila Bay at noon on September 16, 1950 with the 10th Battalion

Combat Team (10th BCT). Antolak landed Busan on September 19, 1950, and a few months from now, we shall be celebrating the 62nd year anniversary of the arrival of the Fili-pino soldiers in South Korea.

During the soldiers’ stay in South Korea for 5 years, they have shown their bravery and courage. They have shown their heroism in some important battles such as the, 1951 Battle of Yultong where many Filipinos died fighting for South Korea’s independence from the Chi-nese Volunteer Army; the Battle of Miudong, the 1st war battled by the Filipino soldiers out-side of the Philippines; the Battle of Hill Eerie

led by none other than former Philippine Presi-dent, His Excellency Fidel Valdez Ramos; the Battle of Hill Arsenal, and others.

Aside from the journalists like Juan Vil-lasanta and former Senator Benigno “Nino” Aquino, some priests also joined them to guide and strengthen their faith.

Many of them were wounded.

And many of them died. (click) Pvt. Alipio Ceciliano was the first Filipino to fall in South Korea.

Many were recognized and appreciated.

Some were married to Koreans.

The first battalion went home in 1951 and before they left, they paid respects to their fallen comrades in the cemetery in Busan.

They were eagerly met by their family members, relatives and friends.

Upon return to the Philip-pines, they were given recognition. The whole Philippines celebrated for their coming home and their victory.

The whole country also mourned over the death of some soldiers. They were

temporarily buried in South Korea but later brought back to the Philippines and joined their families and friends who were waiting for their return.

The first batch of released prisoners of war arrived in Manila on August 7, 1953. They were eagerly met by their family members and friends.

Staff Sergeant Juanito Magno, first Filipino prisoner of war to be released by the commu-nists, returned to the Philippines on May 8, 1953 – a sick man. Given a hero’s welcome, he was escorted from Nichol’s Field by a long motorcade not to the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines or to his home but to the Victoriano Luna General Hospital.

The soldiers were sent off at Luneta and they were also welcomed back at the same place, to pay homage…in flowers, in prayers, and in tears.

The Survivors’ Stories and Testimonies

Now, let’s listen to what the survivors have to say. I personally met some of the PEFTOK veterans over several occasions. I had such an inspiring encounter with these brave and coura-geous men. Despite their age, they were excited as they shared their difficult yet inspiring fights, against all odds - the cold winter, lonely Christ-mas, homesickness and death.

Major Maximo Young. He be-longs to the 10th BCT. His winter experience in South Korea is something he cannot forget because accord-ing to him that was one of the

coldest winters in Korea in 200 years. He re-membered that the water in their water contain-ers froze and even their engines froze. He also jokingly shared that whenever they wanted to go to the rest room, they had to think twice because the moment they attempted, the cold

(Continued on page 5)

THE FILIPINO KOREAN WAR VETERANS: THEIR UNTOLD STORIES

The “Fighting Tenth” at Luneta on September 2, 1950 before they left for South Korea.

The soldiers visited their fallen comrades in

a cemetery in Busan before they returned to

the Philippines.

The author with Major

Maximo Young

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penetrates their bones and everything shrinks. Major Young’s sense of humor made it easy for him to relate with the Koreans. He cannot for-get picking apples, plums and chestnuts to feed themselves. He vividly remembered the chil-dren “As we began to immerse ourselves in the Korean way of life, we could see children who, regardless of their age, never showed any fear or indifference to us soldiers. Perhaps, though they were young, they already knew that we were defending them from [communist] aggres-sors.”

When asked what favor he would like to ask from both Korean and Philippine government, he said: “support their children and grandchil-dren, educate them, so that they’ll be proud that they finished their studies because it is the fruit of their forefathers who fought during the war.”

Col. Frank Ta-mondong. Col. Tamondong also belongs to the 10th BCT. He was literally one of the first over-seas Filipino warriors/workers in Korea, be-cause he, along with two other soldiers, be-longed to the first group of fighters, who

first came by ship and brought 17 tanks to be used for the war. San Miguel Beer, the famous Filipino beer saved him in several occasions. First, when he was so cold and he only had a sweater. Be bartered his San Miguel Beer for a trench coat with an American soldier. In an-other instance, he and his comrades lost their way because they were asked to evacuate. Some people helped them and gave them San Miguel Beer in return. When I asked him what sustained his courage and allowed him to go on with the fight, he said, with teary eyes and a trembling voice, “Whenever I looked at the Philippine flag, I thought about my country. Then I regained my courage and the strength to continue the fight.” For him, the most important thing is service. He said “If people remember me that I fought for them, it’s alright. If they don’t, it’s alright. I am happy that I served. That’s all!”

Col. Jovencio Dominguez. He belongs to the 19th BCT. He was only 19 years old when he joined the troupe sent to Korea. His motto, “He who does not learn to obey does not hope to c o m m a n d , ” served as his

inspiration. So despite his homesickness, he managed to fight. Letters from family and friends sustained their morale. All of them were always excited to see if there was mail for them. In some instances, members of their families went to a certain radio station in the Philippines because there was this radio program where they can greet the soldiers on air. “It was faith in God Almighty that made me strong. It gave me the courage to go on even without knowing whether I’ll go home dead or alive.”

Fidel Valdez Ramos. Former President

Ramos belongs to the 20th BCT. When the Philip-pines sent its soldiers to Korea, the Philippines was still recover-ing from the havoc brought by the Second World War. However, Philippines had to respond. His analogy was “if the house of your neighbor was on

fire, shouldn’t you put out the fire nearby lest the flames spread to your house?” Fidel Ramos led the success of the Battle of Hill Eerie and shared his unforgettable experience. “We crept and crawled for about two hours, avoiding both friendly and hostile minefields, until we reached the target site. Our four teams encircled the area and fought the enemy at close range through hand grenades, rifles and mortar fire. This assault on the tactically important hill ensured that it became a vital part of the strate-gic defense lines of the U.N. Command. Thank-fully, not one of my men was hurt in our suc-cessful takeover of Hill Eerie.” A very impor-tant message he conveyed when he was invited speaker and granted Honoris Causa by The Catholic University of Korea, “make sure that we live our daily lives to the best of our ability so that the sacrifices of our departed comrades would not be in vain. They gave us freedom. Because of their selfless contributions, we owe them and ourselves the obligation to make the most of the progress and liberty we now enjoy. For us here, the living, we must bestow the same to the generations after us.”

The Philippines-Korea Friendship

However, it is not just during the Korean War that Filipinos helped Korea. After the sign-ing of the Armistice Agreement, or ceasefire, on July 27, 1953, South Korea continued its reconstruction and the Philippines became part of these reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. Some Filipino missionaries helped the orphans of the Korean War. One of them is Sr. Miguela Santiago, a Filipino Salesian sister who spent more than 60 years of her life in Korea.

The current US Embassy and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea were built by Filipinos in 1962. These are two of the tallest buildings in Korea.

Jangchung Gymnasium in Dongdaemun was also built in 1963 through the help of Filipinos and served as venue for major sports events. It is where the 1998 Summer Olympics in Judo and Taekwondo were held.

The song ANAK by Freddie Aguilar became famous in Korean radios in the 1970s. A taga-log song with a Korean version.

The Philippine Monument in Goyang was erected on October 1974 as a thanksgiving for the assistance that the Philippines gave to Ko-rea to ensure Korea’s freedom and peace.

In Yeoncheon, where the Battle of Yultong took place, we can see two small monuments. South Korea built this in 1966 in memory of the bravery and courage of the Filipino soldiers during the war. Today, this has been renovated and the two were made into one.

In Busan, you can see the Philippine marker built by the Philippine Embassy in 2009 with the help of the Department of National Defense. Because Filipinos were part of the Korean War, a certain place was given by the United Nations in South Korea.

In the Philippines some markers were also

built in memory of the Korean war: The PEFTOK Memorial in Fort Bonifacio; the MA-RIKOREA Monument in Marikina where the soldiers were trained before they were deployed to Korea; the old 500 peso bill where you can see Sen Ninoy Aquino as a young journalist of the Manila Times and wrote about the Korean war.

This is a friendship that is integrated in the history of diplomatic relations. For example, the Philippines is the 5th country that recog-nized South Korea on March 3, 1949, only 7 months after the Korean government was estab-lished on August 15, 1948.

The Philippines was also the 8th country to respond to the call of the United Nations to help South Korea. As Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, the United Nations General Assembly President from 1949-1950 said: “The application of mili-tary sanctions in Korea is in itself an act of the greatest significance… The Philippine Govern-ment, for its part, has given concrete proof of its support of the principle of collective security by sending troops to help the UN forces in Ko-rea.”

And in the span of 2 generations, or 6 dec-ades, South Korea survived and rose from a country destroyed by war.

Challenge

After having heard about the beginnings of the 62 year old friendship between Korea and the Philippines, after having heard the untold stories of the Filipino Korean War Veterans, the question we ask ourselves is, how do we keep the friendship?

As a Filipino educator currently teaching in Korea, one of my concrete responsibilities is to tell this story to as many Korean people as pos-sible, especially the young generation of Kore-ans and Filipinos. As a Filipino, it is my duty to spread this very important part of history to pay tribute to my countrymen who sacrificed their lives for Korea’s peace, independence and lib-erty.

In the speech of His Excellency Amb. Luis T. Cruz on the occasion of the 58th Anniversary of the participation of the Philippine Expedi-tionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK), he chal-lenged everyone to keep the memory alive in the minds and hearts of both Filipinos and Ko-reans. He said:

“We have the responsibility to ensure that their sacrifices are not naught. We need to pro-tect our freedom with equal fortitude and con-viction so that generations after us can benefit from the liberty we now enjoy.

We must work hard so that the bond between the Filipino and Korean people will flourish, that we will continue helping each other pro-vide a better life for peoples.

We reap today the benefits of this robust alliance in the form of political and economic partnership as well as people-to-people ex-changes.

We are obliged, with all our resources, to make sure that the stories of our soldiers do not get lost in the annals of history. It is our duty to inform the younger generation of their stories, for much learning can be had from their experi-ences.”

Now, that we have heard their untold stories, let’s do our part. Let’s share their untold stories to everyone we meet. We have been good friends…for 62 years.

Kamsahamnida! Maraming salamat po!

This paper was presented by the author in Dongguk University on June 20, 2012 in a forum on “Enhancing Patriotism in Local

Government.”

(Continued from page 4 - The Filipino Korean ...)

Col. Frank Tamondong, 10th

BCT

The author with Col. Joven-

cio Dominguez

The author with former

President Fidel V. Ramos

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O anong saya mula nang makita

Ngayon ay ganap na ikaw ay aming kasama.

Isang munting pangarap

Sa buhay namin ay natupad

Isang munting biyayang

Kaloob sa amin ng may pagpapala.

Munting Angel na puno

ng pag-asa at pagmamahal

Mamahalin at di pababayaan

Aalagaan habang nabubuhay.

NGITI ni Raggu Pierre Sy

Sa tuwing nakikita ka, puso'y kumakabog,

sapagkat ikaw ang aking iniirog.

Ang pag-ibig na nadarama,

sa iyong ngiti ito'y umpisang nagsimula.

Ngunit hindi man kita pansin,

ikaw lagi ang nasa damdamin.

At ang bawat minutong nagdaan,

paglipas nito ay isa nang nakaraan.

Nang masilayan ka muling nakangiti,

oras ko'y hindi minamadali.

Makapiling ka buong araw,

parang ang mundo ko ay hindi gumagalaw.

Sa tuwina, hanap-hanap kita,

sapagkat nalulungkot ako sinta.

Sa mga ngiti mo ako'y natutuwa,

sa aking mata'y walang mailuluha.

Gusto ko na sanang umuwi,

ang nais ko'y makita iyong ngiti.

Na tila siya lamang ang gamot,

sa puso kong laging kumikirot.

Ngiti, o ngiti, ikaw sana lagi,

para ang puso ko'y hindi sawi.

Hanggang sa darating ang panahon ng aking pagdating,

mananatili iyong ngiti para sa akin ay isang lihim.

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F ed up of being tagged looking terrible? Check out these tips for

mastering the perfect pose and start looking your best in every

shot.

1. Favor the left side of your face. A US study conducted by Wake

Forest University has revealed that the left side of the face is more at-

tractive than the right, apparently due to the fact that this side of the face

shows more emotion. To capture the perfect profile picture, look or an-

gle your face slightly to the right to reveal your ‘best’ side. This can also

help to give the illusion of a slimmer face for those with rounder faces.

2. Choose your makeup carefully. For the perfect photo-ready appear-

ance, make sure you avoid light reflective or mineral foundations con-

taining high amounts of titanium dioxide (a reflective pigment). Al-

though these foundations are

great for an everyday lumi-

nous look, the flash of a cam-

era can quickly transform

your dewy complexion to a

ghostly white one as the white

light reflects back from the

camera. Once you have ap-

plied a suitable foundation,

finish your look with some

face powder to help eliminate

shine.

3. Accentuate your best

features. To look your spar-

kling best in photos, make

sure you emphasize your

favorite features to make

them stand out in your snap-

shot. Love your eyes? Try

playing them up with some

eyeliner or false lashes. Think you've got great lips? Perk them up with

some bright lipstick. Also, make the most of your best body features

with an outfit that complements your shape and coloring.

4. Look away from the lens. Nobody wants glaring red or half-shut

eyes ruining an otherwise great photo, so make sure you avoid this by

focusing your eyes just slightly above or below the lens, or look at the

face of the photographer. Looking directly at the lens causes light to

flash off the retina, leading to the red eye effect. Looking slightly away

from the camera will also reduce the risk of those mid-blink shots.

5. Avoid “red eye” shots. As “red eye” in photographs is caused by

light reflecting off the back of the eye, those with large pupils are more

likely to suffer from this pesky problem. If averting your gaze from the

camera is not doing the trick, another tip for alleviating the red eye ef-

fect is to make sure photos are taken in well lit environment or to look at

a bright light just prior to the photograph being taken to make your pu-

pils smaller. You and your friends won't end up looking like a cast of

vampires.

6. Banish the double chin. There’s nothing worse than spotting a pic-

ture of yourself sporting a double chin where you previously only had

one, yet sadly this happens to the best of us. To avoid the appearance of

a double chin in photos, make sure that the camera is just above or at

your eye level. Also, try tilting your head up and jutting your jaw out

slightly–you may want to practice this one first in the mirror to stay

looking natural.

7. Avoid direct light. It may not always be possible to control the light-

ing for your photos and, unless you happen to be a professional model,

you most likely won’t have someone on hand to make sure it’s just right.

Direct light from above can cast shadows on your face and accentuate

the appearance of under-eye shadows. Opt for areas with softer lighting

or head to the shade if outdoors.

8. Pose like a pro. If you’re

posing for a full body shot,

try the classic celeb pose of

turning your body three quar-

ters of the way towards the

camera, with one shoulder

closer to the camera and one

foot in front of the other. This

will make you body appear

slimmer than if you were

facing the camera face on.

Try keeping your back

straight with your shoulders

back and your stomach in

(just try not to suck it in too

much, you won’t be fooling

anyone!).

9. Master the perfect smile.

Many of us focus on our

mouths when smiling; how-

ever, in the words of supermodel Tyra Banks, it’s all about the

“smeyes” (smiling with your eyes). Rather than forcing a grin, think

about something that makes you happy for a more natural smile. (Of

course being with a loved one in the photo can make that smile come

more naturally.) You may also want to perfect your personal smile to

work with your features. For instance, a beaming smile works great for

those with good teeth, while a more relaxed half smile will make small

eyes appear larger and lips appear fuller.

10. Practice your pose. If you’re really keen to capture the perfect

photo, the best thing you can do is practice beforehand. Experiment with

different face and body angles, smiles and facial expressions (even out-

fits!) to find what works for you, either in front of the mirror or with

your own camera. (Just do it in the privacy of your own room; cam-

whoring in public is so unappealing.) Once you have discovered which

looks you like best, you are ready to unleash them at every photo oppor-

tunity, making sure you look perfect each time.

Source: http://ph.she.yahoo.com/photos/how-to-look-good-in-every-photo-

slideshow/

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THE SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP

S ometimes in life, you find a special friend. Someone who changes your life just

by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop. Someone

who makes you believe that there really is goodness in the world. Someone who con-

vinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it. This is

forever friendship. When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever

friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright

and full. Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times and the con-

fused times. If you turn and walk away, your forever friend follows. If you lose your

way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you up. Your forever friend holds your

hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay. And if you find such a friend, you

feel happy and complete because you need not worry. You have a forever friend, and

forever has no end.

How To Look Good In Every Photo

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The Lamb's Supper:

The Bible and the Mass (Editor’s note: This is the 14th part of the “Online

Bible Study” course on the subject taken from the

website of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Studies -

http://www.salvationhistory.com/)

Lesson Six: Memory and

Presence: Communion as the

Coming of Christ

Lesson Goals: 1. To understand the deep biblical foundations

of Jesus’ command that the Eucharist be

celebrated “in memory of Me.”

2. To see how Scripture portrays Jesus as the

Passover Lamb and how that portrayal is

reflected in the Mass.

3. To understand the Eucharist as parousia, the

“coming” of Christ, and as the “daily bread”

we pray for in the Our Father.

Lesson Outline: I. At the Last Supper

A. Calling to Mind His Death

B. Remembering His Covenant

II. The Memorial Feast

A. The Passover Remembered

B. The New Exodus

C. Christ, Our Paschal Lamb

III. At the Lamb’s Supper

A. Giving Us Our Daily Bread

B. Until He Comes Again

C. A Share in His Body and Blood

IV. Discussion Questions

I. At the Last Supper A. Calling to Mind His Death

With our last lesson, we reached the climax

of the Mass - the Eucharistic Prayer.

The Eucharistic Prayer is a prayer of

remembrance. So is the Mass.

As we looked at in detail in the last lesson,

the various prefaces to the Eucharistic prayers

recall the great events in salvation history.

These great events are presented as a prelude to

the summit of salvation history - Christ’s

institution of the Eucharist at the last supper.

The Eucharistic prayers themselves are

punctuated with expressions like "memento,

Domine" ("Remember, Lord").

In Eucharistic Prayer I, the most ancient of

the prayers, we ask God to remember the living

and the dead, and we recall by name saints and

martyrs, as well as the biblical sacrifices of

Abel, Abraham, and Melchisedech. And, in the

words of the prayer, we "celebrate the memory

of Christ," especially His passion, resurrection,

and ascension.

In the Eucharistic Prayers, the Mass is clearly

seen as " the memoria l o f our

redemption" (Eucharistic Prayer IV) in which,

"calling to mind the death [He] endured for our

salvation" (Eucharistic Prayer III), we relive the

" m e m o r y o f H i s d e a t h a n d

resurrection" (Eucharistic Prayer II).

But words l ike "memorial" or

"remembrance" - as they’re commonly

understood - don’t do justice to what happens

in the Eucharist. Nor are do they adequately

translate all that Jesus intended to convey when

He commanded: "Do this in memory of

me" (see Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24).

B. Remembering His Covenant

This command, issued at the last supper,

evokes an ancient strand of biblical tradition.

Remembrance is a key theme in the Old

Testament. Sometimes when you read the word

"remember" in Scripture, it simply means what

it means to us today: "don’t forget."

But when referring to God’s "remembering,"

the word means much more.

For example, after the flood, God promises

to "remember" His covenant and never again

destroy the world by water (see Genesis 9:15-

16; note: the New American Bible translation

has "recall," but this weakens the force of the

Hebrew).

It’s not as if God can ever forget His

covenant. Here, and elsewhere in the Old

Testament, when God "remembers," He is

acting to accomplish His will - answering

prayers, granting forgiveness, saving, and

blessing His people (see Genesis 30:22; 1

Samuel 1:19; Psalm 98:3; 105:42).

We retain this sense in the Mass with such

prayers as: "Lord, remember your Church

throughout the world" (Eucharistic Prayer II).

We’re not for a moment presuming that God

has somehow forgotten His Church. We’re

praying for His blessing, His continued saving

activity in our lives.

In the Old Testament, the most dramatic

example of this divine remembrance comes

when God "remembers" His covenant with

Abraham and raises up Moses to liberate His

chosen people from their bondage in Egypt (see

Exodus 2:24; 6:5; Leviticus 26:42,45).

II. The Memorial Feast A. The Passover Remembered

God commanded Israel to commemorate this

national deliverance in a "memorial feast" that

would be a "perpetual institution" (see Exodus

12:14,17).

This memorial, the Passover, was what Jesus

was celebrating on the night of His last supper,

when He instituted the Eucharist as the

memorial of His suffering and death.

The Passover, as given to the Israelites by

God through Moses, was to be an annual

thanksgiving celebration that would call to

mind God’s saving actions and inspire the

people to keep God’s commandments (see

Exodus 13:3,8; Deuteronomy 6:20-26; 16:3).

Israel’s worship, not only in the Passover,

but in the other festivals and customs instituted

by God through Moses, was a worship of ritual

remembrance.

What was remembered? God’s salvific

intervention in Israel’s history - especially in

the exodous - and His covenant with Israel. The

ritual remembrance included the reading or

narration of His saving deeds, along with the

offering of sacrifices.

And Israel was taught to believe that in these

rites of remembrance they were brought into a

mysterious sharing and participation in the

covenant that God made with their ancestors

centuries before.

We see this most clearly in the covenant

renewal ceremony recorded in the Book of

Deuteronomy. In this remembrance, Moses

explains, the original covenant made at Mount

Sinai is "actualized," or made present in their

midst.

"Not with our fathers did He make this

covenant, but all of us who are alive here this

day. The Lord spoke with you face to face on

the mountain from the midst of the fire. Since

you were afraid of the fire and would not go up

to the mountain, I stood between the Lord and

you at that time, to announce to you these

words of the Lord. . . " Deuteronomy 5:1-4, 15,

23,25; 6:20-25)

Moses is remembering a series of events that

took place on Mount Sinai during the first

generation after the Exodus (see Exodus 19-

20). Yet he is describing them as if the

assembled Isralites are themselves there, as

witnesses and participants in those events.

Notice his intense stress on the present

moment - us, you, alive, here, this day. Though

the covenant was made long ago on Sinai, it is

present in their midst.

In recalling the covenant, they aren’t

rehearsing the facts of a past event. In their

remembrance, through the power of God, they

are being made contemporaries of those events.

Those events are being made present. In

remembering the covenant, they are made heirs

to that covenant, part of the family of God

created by the covenant.

In every celebration of the Passover, men and

women of every generation remembered the

day when they themselves came forth from the

land of Egypt (see Deuteronomy 16:3). The

exodus is something that they personally

participate in. Every Israelite, even today,

speaks of the exodus in the first person. It is

"what the Lord did for me when I came out of

Egypt" (see Exodus 13:8).

B. The New Exodus

This is the rich Old Testament background to

Jesus’ command at the last supper.

He aimed to institute a new Passover

memorial, one that would remember His

"exodus" (see Luke 9:31), the mighty act of

salvation accomplished by His life, death, and

resurrection, by which all peoples and

generations are freed from sin and death.

The new memorial instituted by Jesus wasn’t

to be a nostalgic reminiscence of Christ’s last

meal, or His days on earth. Like the Passover, it

would be a liturgical memorial that would re-

present, "actualize" - make actual - God’s

mighty work.

In the Eucharist, the once-and-for-all

sacrifice of the cross becomes present, God

remembers and renews the covenant made in

Christ’s blood (see Luke 22:20), and we who

worship through this memorial are made

sharers in the power and promises of that

covenant.

What Moses told the Israelites about the

covenant and Sinai could be said of us: Not

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Prayer Intercession ............................ Itaewon

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MGA GINTONG ARAL NI EL SHADDAI Praising God – Hallelujah!

By Bro. Tony Sacapanio

B e very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Speak to one another with Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:15-20

Have you ever been in a situation that you feel all alone? Or have you encountered a difficult situation in your life and you don’t know what to do, like losing your job or suffering the loss of someone very close to your heart?

Do you know that praising God is the best thing to do first before anything else? Consider the good times such as when you receive a raise from your boss or earn high marks at school. What do you usually do during these moments? Praising God makes every circumstance of our lives com-plete, essential and eminently worthwhile.

Webster defines the word praise as to say good things about and it is synonymous to words such as admire, commend, extol, honor and worship. A definition of Christian praise is the joyful thanking and adoring of God, the celebration of His goodness and grace.

This simply implies that the act of praising is rightfully due to God alone.

I. Praising God – Why?

Why is praising God important? The reasons are countless.

1. God deserves to be praised and He is worthy to receive our praise.

a. “For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all Gods” (Psalm 96:4)

b. “Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom” (Psalm 145:3)

c. “I call on the Lord who is worthy of praise and I am saved from my enemies” (2 Samuel 22:4)

d. “You are worthy, our Lord and God to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being” (Revelation 4:11)

2. Praising God is useful and favorable for us. By praising God, we are reminded of the greatness of God! His power and presence in our lives is reinforced in our understanding. “Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to His name, for that is pleasant” (Psalm 135:3)

3. Praise discharges strength is faith, which causes God to move on our behalf. “From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger” (Psalm 8:2)

Praising God also transforms the spiritual environment that we have. In 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 clearly illustrates the alteration that happened when the Levites gave praise and thanks to the Lord and the temple was filled with a cloud signifying the glory of God.

4. God inhabits the atmosphere of praise. Psalm 22:3 says, “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of Israel”. If we want to see a clear manifestation of God’s blessings and grace, all we need to do is to praise Him with all our heart, our mind and our soul.

II. Praising God – Who?

Who is to praise God? “Let everything that has breathed praise the Lord. Praise the Lord” states in Psalm 150:6

“Purihin si Yahweh ng mga nilalang! Purihin si Yahweh!”

“Aawitang lagi ninyong mga bata na wala pang malay at sariling diwa matibay na muog ikaw ay naghanda laban sa kaaway, kalabang masama.” (Awit 8:2)

I will extol the Lord at all time; His praise will always be on my lips (Psalm 34:1)

“Si Yahweh ay aking laging pupurihin; Sa pasasalamat di ako titigil.”

Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands”. (Psalms 63:3-4) “Ang wagas na pag-ibig mo’y mahigit pa kaysa buhay, kaya ako’y magpupuri’t ikaw ang pag uukulan, “habang ako’y nabubuhay ako’y magpapasalamat. At ako ay dadalangin na kamay ko’y nakataas.”

Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord” (Psalm 134:1-2)

“Lumapit kay Yahweh at kayo’y magpuri kayong naglilingkod sa templo kung gabi. Sa loob ng templo siya’y papurihan, kayo’y duma-langin na taas ang kamay”

We cannot embark on the true joy and benefits of praising God unless we have received Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. As children of God, He dwells in our bodies through the Holy Spirit. This means that wherever we go, God is to be praised. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 states that “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.”

III. Praising God – How to Praise and Worship God

How is praising God possible? Singing Songs and Hymns, clapping our hands, even jumping for joy…the list is endless. We can give glory and praise to our God with the use of our physical bodies, with our hearts and minds, and with our deeds. There are many ways to praise God! No matter how you praise and worship God, it should result in an awe of God’s power, love and grace for all of us!

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Korean society aging fastest

By Kim Tong-hyung

K orea is moving toward an aged society

at the fastest pace in the world with the

average age of workers in the country spiking,

according to a global bank, Tuesday.

In its latest report on the Korean economy,

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) issued an

alert on Korea’s increasingly top-heavy popula-

tion structure and its potential as a growth

buster, predicting that its working-age popula-

tion will enter a lengthy period of contraction

starting in 2016.

The average age of Korean workers is ex-

pected to be 50 by 2045 when it will be the

highest in the world. Potential growth will de-

cline from 4.2 percent in 2011 to 2.5 percent in

2050, when the average worker will be support-

ing 1.65 pensioners.

The demographic shift will have significant

impact on the country’s growth, fiscal spending

and private savings levels, RBS predicted.

"The average age of Korean workers has

passed that of American workers and will likely

surpass the level of European countries in 2020.

The data showed that our working population

will decline by 1.2 percent every year until

2025, a point at which the decline will acceler-

ate to an annual 2 percent until 2050," said an

official from the Korea Center for International

Finance (KCIF), which analyzed the RBS

study.

Government officials are concerned that the

shrinking working-age population and longer

life expectancies will combine to pose a consid-

erable challenge for Korea’s long-term eco-

nomic future.

As with many other countries, Korea expects

to see the retiring proportion of its population

balloon in the coming years. This is feared to

consequently escalate pressures on the coun-

try’s fiscal position as more retirees collect

pensions and medical benefits to be shouldered

by a shrinking number of taxpayers.

In recent years, government officials here

have worked hard to introduce family-friendly

policies, such as expanding tax benefits, pro-

viding longer maternity leave and establishing

more day-care centers for children of working

mothers. But the effects of such changes have

been subdued, due in part to a large number of

companies being reluctant to make significant

changes to their working environment.

The country already appears to be struggling

to provide the resources to care for people after

retirement. Official figures show that economic

activity among people in their 50s and 60s are

nearing all-time highs as older workers desper-

ately cling to their office desks as they don’t

have enough money saved up to retire.

Korea tops all the developed Organization

for Economic Cooperation and Development

(OECD) in poverty among elderly citizens,

which was at 45.1 percent in 2010, more than

triple the OECD average of 13.3 percent and

roughly double the 20-something percent rates

of Japan and the U.S.

Despite the difficult conditions, RBS down-

played the possibility that Korea would take a

Japan-like dive into deflation. Korea’s rela-

tively small government sector and lean entitle-

ment programs suggest that the fiscal pressures

will be manageable.

Savings will fall sharply as families look

after their elders. However, it’s unlikely that

asset prices will fall dramatically along with

savings, according to RBS.

RBS believes that the country's current ac-

count surplus will remain relatively unchanged

until around 2018 when the decline will start to

be noticeable. The balance could fall into nega-

tive territory in 2034, with the deficit rising to 4

percent of the GDP in 2050.

thkim@koreatimes.co.kr

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/

biz/2012/06/123_113412.html

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The first part of the program started at 10:00

in the morning with the concelebrated mass led

by H.E. Archbishop Osvaldo Padilla together

with Fr. Alvin Parantar, Fr. Arvin Mosqueda, Fr

Cedric Alimbuyog and other priests based in

Korea. It was followed by the national anthem

of both Philippines and Korea that was sung by

the Hyehwadong Choir.

Mr. Kim, Dong Ho (Director of Employment

and Sojourn Team HRD-Korea) and Rep. Jas-

mine Lee (National Assembly of Korea) were

invited in the program. They congratulated and

rendered their message to the Filipinos in South

Korea. After the speech, Ambassador Luis T.

Cruz presented the plaques of appreciation to

the honorable guests and Labor Attache Felici-

tas Q. Bay introduced the different Filipino

Communities in South Korea during the Parade.

The second part of the program started with

the musical performance by Laarni Lozada and

Bugoy Drilon from the Philippines. Traditional

Dances were performed by Ansan Filipino

Community, Bucheon Filipino Migrant Com-

munity and Filipino Korean Spouses Associa-

tion. Another musical performance by Sierra

Band, they perform in Grand Hyatt Hotel. The

Ansan Filipino Taekwondo Association showed

their talent in Taekwondo. Ambassador Cruz

and several Filipinos joined in singing and

dancing in the last musical performance by

Love and Music.

Children enjoyed too in the Palarong Pinoy

for Kids by Filipino EPS Workers Association.

Raffle prizes were given away by the event

sponsors. Winners during the parade were an-

nounced at the last part of the program. HFCC

was chosen as the Best in Costume. The masters

of ceremony were Regina Arquiza and Steve

Solano, Grace Asis and Alex Custodio for the

first and second part of the program, respec-

tively.

There were available on-site services: labor

counseling, medical services, PAG-IBIG mem-

bership registration, counseling on property

acquisition/investment and promotion on cargo,

savings and remittance services.

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(Continued from page 1 - Philippine Independence ...)

OWWA ANNOUNCE-

MENT! FILING OF EDSP

APPLICATION IN THE

PHILIPPINES

P leased be informed that all OWWA

Units in the Philippines is now accepting

applications for the Education for Development

Scholarship Program (EDSP) School Year 2013

-2014.

Eligible to apply are:

incoming 4th year high school students who

are dependents of OFWs with active OWWA

membership

not over 21 years old, Filipino citizen, be-

longing to the top 20% of the high school

graduation class, in good health, and with no

earned units in post-secondary/undergraduate

course

Interested applicants must bring the follow-

ing documentary requirements to the OWWA

office for processing.

Two (2) sets of accomplished Application

F o r m ( d o w n l o a d a b l e f r o m

www.owwa.gov.ph)

Two (2) copies of 2x2 ID pictures

Proof of relationship to OWWA member

(birth certificate of applicant or birth certifi-

cate of both the single OFW and the appli-

cant-dependent duly certified by the Local

Civil Registrar or NSO)

Proof of OWWA Membership (Official Re-

ceipt of OWWA Contribution/Certification

from OWWA Membership Registry Divi-

sion)

Form 137/High School Report Card

Health Certificate attesting to physical fitness

of applicant

Certificate of Good Moral Character by the

school principal or guidance counselor

Certification that applicant belongs to the

upper 20% of the total graduating students

issued by the school principal

Statement of applicant that he/she has not

earned units in any post secondary/

undergraduate course

Sworn statement signed by parents or legal

guardians attesting that he/she has no pend-

ing application for resident immigrant status

from any country and does not have dual

citizenship

Certificate of No Marriage from NSO for

unmarried OFW

The qualifying exam or the Merit Scholar-

ship Examination is conducted annually by the

Department of Science and Technology-

Science Education Institute. Date of exam and

testing centers will be announced later through

www.owwa.gov.ph and this website.

The EDSP is a competitive, educational as-

sistance program that entitles the qualified

OFW dependents to take any four- or five-year

baccalaureate course in any Metro Manila col-

lege or university at a maximum amount of

P60,000 per school year.

For information and proper dessimination to

all your members.

Thank you.

OWWA Seoul

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with our fathers, the apostles in that upper

room, did Jesus make this new covenant. He

made it with all of us who are alive here this

day. The Lord spoke with us face to face when

He said, "Take . . . eat. . . This is my body . . .

Take . . . drink . . .This is the cup of my blood .

. . Do this in memory of me."

C. Christ, Our Paschal Lamb

Because the Eucharist is a memorial of the

Lord’s passover, we remember these words its

of institution, just as Jesus spoke them at the

last supper.

But what do those words mean, exactly?

Remember, Jesus spoke them in a Passover

context. The Passover meal prescribed by

Moses included eating an unblemished lamb

with unleavened bread and bitter herbs and

reciting an explanation of the feast’s meaning

(see Exodus 12:8-11,24-27). Later Jewish

tradition added to the celebration the singing of

psalms and the of drinking wine.

Notice that in the last supper accounts,

unleavened bread and wine are mentioned (see

Matthew 26:26-27; Mark 14:22-23; Luke 22:19

-20), and even the singing of psalms (see

Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26).

But no mention is made of the Passover

lamb.

Jesus appears to be presenting himself as the

Passover lamb, whose flesh and blood would be

eaten in remembrance of the Lord’s salvation.

In fact, this is how Jesus depicted in the Gospel

of John.

John, incidentally, is the only one of the

gospel writers who doesn’t provide an account

of Jesus instituting the Eucharist at the last

supper.

But from his earliest verses John identifies

Jesus as "the Lamb of God" (see John 1:29). At

the gospel’s end, John again subtly describes

Jesus in terms of the paschal lamb.

When Christ is condemned by Pilate, John

tells us, it was the "preparation day for

Passover, and it was about noon." Why this

detail? Because that was the time when Israel’s

priests slaughtered the lambs in preparation for

the Passover meal (see John 19:14).

As He hangs on the cross, the soldiers give

Jesus a sponge soaked in wine. They raise it to

Him on a "hyssop branch." That’s the same

kind of branch the Israelites are instructed to

use to daub their door posts with the blood of

the Passover lamb (see John 19:29; Exodus

12:22).

And why don’t the soldiers break Jesus’ legs

on the cross (see John 19:33,36)? John quotes

Moses’ original Passover instructions,

explaining that it was because the legs of the

Passover lambs weren’t to be broken (see

Exodus 12:46; Numbers 9:12; Psalm 34:21).

This point is further driven home in the long

sermon that Jesus delivered in the synagoue at

Capernaum near Passover (see John 6:4,35-59).

Jesus describes himself in terms of both the

paschal lamb whose flesh must be eaten and the

manna with which God fed the Israelites in the

wilderness.

He insists on describing the eating and

drinking of His flesh and blood in starkly literal

terms. Four times, He uses a Greek word -

trogein - that refers to a crude kind of eating,

almost a gnawing or chewing (see John

6:54,56,57,58).

His original audience, including many of His

followers, were shocked and appalled at His

insistence that they must eat His flesh and drink

His blood (see 6:52,61,66).

To be continued …

————— o —————

MOEL Implementation Plan

for eligible returnees

covered by Act 11276 which

takes effect 02 July 2012.

S ummary of the features of the

implementation Plan are:

1. Eligible returnees are those whose sojourn

will expire after 02 July 2012.

2. Continuous employment with only one (1)

employer without workplace transfer for

either 4 years and 10 months or 6 years as an

E-9 visa holder.

3. Those with workplace transfer may be

considered if reasons are not attributable to

the worker. (MOEL to determine/decide on

acceptable reasons). If workplace transfer

occured, the employment duration with the

last employer should be more than one (1)

year.

4. Workplaces covered by the amended Act are

those in the Agriculture, Fisheries and

Manufacturing sectors with 30 or less

workers.

5. There will be no age limitation for eligible

returnees covered under the Act.

6. Eligible employers should submit its

application for re-entry and the necessary

documents of its eligible foreign worker one

(1) month before or at least seven (7) days

prior to the expiration of the worker's

employment contract at local Employment

Centers.

7. Foreign workers who are eligible for the new

measures:

Do not need to take the Korean Language

Test;

Exempted from employment education

before and after coming to Korea;

Can return to Korea three (3) months after

having returned to their home countries;

Will work in their previous workplaces;

Must coordinate with the Sending Agency

in their country of origin (POEA for

Philippines) within 7 days from his

departure from Korea.

————— o —————

Gate of Heaven

By Sis. Mel

D id you ever ask yourself if you could

enter the gate of heaven? I did quite a

lot of times. It was Friday morning, during my

reflection time on the Gospel of the day, when I

happened to see one of my inspirational books.

As I started reading, I found a story that really

fits the Gospel.

It was about the Judgment day. All people

gathered outside the gate of heaven. St. Peter

and God tried to choose those who were really

worthy of entering the gate, but they found out

that no one was ever qualified. So God told St.

Peter that He would grant amnesty for

everyone. Loud round of applause were heard

after that announcement. Everyone entered the

gate of heaven. They all celebrated, including

St. Peter and God.

Little did everyone know, that there was still

a final test. When the gate was about to close,

some protested and went outside the gate of

heaven. Those who protested were the people

who lived a good and straight life and served

the Lord while they were on earth. They

claimed that it was not fair for them; for they

sacrificed a lot, while others lived a sinful life

while they were on earth. That was the final

test. As the gate closed with finality, those who

protested were left outside.

The Gospel of that day was about servant-

hood and a heart free from grudges, envy,

jealousy, pain, and pride. It is really great to do

good things, to live a life free from sin, and to

serve God. These really feel like heaven on

earth. But that is not the end yet. Still, what

matters most is our heart. The gate of heaven is

indeed narrow. But the good thing is, He is

always ready to give pardon and open the gate

of heaven for those who really seek Him in

freedom.

————— o —————

(Continued from page 8 - The Lamb’s Supper ...)

UNIQUENESS. Although one GOD, one

supreme being, each person of the blessed trin-

ity are unique, The Father, the Son and the Holy

Spirit. The knowledge of one’s individual

uniqueness with other individuals gives us a

feeling of freedom from jealousy and envy.

EQUALITY. One of the Trinitarian symbols

is the equilateral triangle, three equal sides and

angles. Each persons of the blessed trinity is

the same and equal one supreme being, the one

God. Knowing one’s blessings, talent and ac-

cepting equality with other individuals will lead

to having the joy of sharing these blessings and

talents with others.

UNITY. The oneness of GOD reveals the

unity of the persons of the Blessed Trinity. In

like manner, in the eyes of the Father, Son and

Holy Spirit, we are all one as members of the

one body of Christ, the Church.

CONSTANT COMMUNICATION. You will

read in the scriptures that Jesus Christ often

prays to the Father. He is constantly communi-

cating with the Father. He is showing us an

example to emulate. Constant communication

leads to lasting relationship. It leads to honesty.

MISSION. Each person of the blessed trinity

has a mission to fulfill. The Father is the creator

and provider. The son, our Lord Jesus Christ, is

the savior or redeemer. The Holy Spirit is the

sanctifier and guide. Likewise, each and every

one of us has a mission to fulfill.

May the Almighty God, Father, Son and

Holy Spirit bless and keep us always.

————— o —————

(Continued from page 1 - Qualities of the ...)

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KAILANGAN SA

PAGPAPAKASAL 1. Birth Certificate ng mga ikakasal

2. Status of singleness from Census

(notarized)

3. Parents’ consent as proof of singleness

(notarized)

4. Baptismal Certificate for marriage purposes

5. Confirmation Certificate for marriage pur-

poses

6. Passport (xerox copy)

7. Pre-Cana seminar na gaganapin bago ang

takdang araw ng kasal. Makipag-ugnayan

po lamang sa Catholic Center para sa sched-

ule.

SA LAHAT NG MAY E-9 VISA Para Po sa lahat na may E-9 VISA, may tatlo

pong tanging dahilan upang payagan kayong

makalipat ng kumpanya. Ito po ay;

1. Kayo ay dalawang buwang hindi pinasasa-

hod

2. Kayo ay pisikal at verbal na sinasaktan, o

di kaya’y

3. Bankrupt o lugi ang kumpanya

KAILANGAN SA

PAGPAPABINYAG 1. Birth certificate ng batang bibinyagan

2. 2X2 ID pictures (2 pcs)

3. Application form (kumuha sa center)

Kailangan ipasa ng mag-asawang magpapa-

binyag ng anak ang “application form” at su-

mailalim sa “interview” sa Catholic Center

isang linggo bago dumating ang takdang araw

ng binyag.

Ang mga magulang, ninong at ninang ay

bibigyan ng katekismo sa binyag na ginaganap

tuwing ika-10 ng umaga, araw ng linggo

(mismong araw ng binyag). Tanging ang mga

pangalan ng mga nakadalo ng katekismo ang

mailalagay sa Baptismal Certificate. Ang bi-

lang ng mga ninong at ninang ay hindi dapat

lalabis sa dalawampu. Ang lahat ay pi-

nakikiusapang isaisip ang angkop na pananamit

para sa okasyon.

PANAWAGAN PARA SA MGA

NAGPAPABINYAG Tinatawagan ang pansin ng lahat ng mga di

pa nakakakuha ng Baptismal Certificates ng

kanilang mga anak.

Maaari ninyong kunin ang mga ito sa Catho-

lic Center tuwing linggo sa ganap na alas 9:00

ng umaga hanggang ika 12:00 ng tanghali, at sa

ganap na ika 4:00 hanggang ika 5:00 ng hapon.

Maliban po lamang sa tuwing ikadalawang

lingo ng bawat buwan. Makipag-ugnayan po

kay Edison Pinlac: (010-2906-3109) o sa kahit

na sinong Lay Minister.

MGA LIBRENG KONSULTA

AT GAMOT

Doty Hospital - 42-5 Eung-am-dong, Un-

pyeong-gu, Seoul 122-906, tel. no. (02)385-

1477

Joseph Clinic - 423 Yeungdongpo-dong, Ye-

ung dongpo-gu, Seoul 150-030, Mon.-Fri. 1pm-

9pm, Tel. No.(02)2634-1760

Raphael Clinic - inside Tong Song High

School, every Sun. , 2-6 pm.

National Medical Center– Dongdaemun Tel.

No. 2260-7062 to 7063

Seoul Medical Center– Gangnam Tel. No.

3430-0200

MIRIAM COUNSELING

CENTER For Migrant Women

50-17 Dongsoong Dong Chongrogu Seoul

110-809 near Maronnier Park. Tel #(02) 747-

2086 E-mail: kcwc21@jinbo.net (KCWC) Of-

fice hours: Mon-Fri. 11 am-5 pm Sat. day off

Sun. 3 pm-6 pm Activities: Emotional/

spiritual counseling Woman’s rights and

labor issues Korean language/culture study

(men and women are welcome).

MIGRANT CENTERS

Guri Pastoral Center 031-566-1141

Ansan Galilea Center 031-494-8411

Suwon Emmaus Center 031-257-8501

Friends Without Borders Counseling Office

032-345-6734/5

Gasan, Song-uri International Community

031-543-5296

Uijungbu, Nokyangdong Migrant Center

031-878-6926

Masok Chonmasan Migrant Center

031-593-6542

Bomun, Seoul Foreign Workers’ Labor Coun-

seling Office 02-928-2049/924-2706

MGA IMPORTANTENG

PAALAALA Mga kailangang dokumento sa paga-asikaso ng

mga reklamo tungkol sa sahod:

1. Pay Slip or any other proof of payment of

salary

2. Daily Time Record (DTR) if available, or

self-made record of daily work attendance

specifying Regular Working hours, Over-

time, and Night Differential.

3. Labor Contract

4. Bank Book/ Passbook

5. Alien Card and Passport

MINIMUM WAGES FOR

THE YEAR 2012 1. Period of application: Jan. 1 2012 ~ Dec. 31

2012

2. Minimum wage

Hourly wage rate : 4,580 won, daily wage

rate (on a 8-hour basis): 36,640 won

In the case of 40 hours per week (209

hours per month) the monthly wage will

amount 957,220 won.

3. Target of application: every business or

workplace employing workers

Workers whose minimum wage can be

reduced

- Apprentices: his/her minimum wage

may be reduced as much as 10% up to 3

months (hourly wage rate :4,122 won)

4. Workers who are not applied the minimum

wage

- A person who has remarkably low abilities

to work due to a mental or physical handi-

cap (when approved by the Minister of

Labor).

- An employee who works for the workplace

which employ only relatives living to-

gether or domestic workers.

- A sailor who is subject to the seamen law

or an owner of ship employing sailor.

5. Liability of the employer

Liable to pay above the minimum wage to

the employee.

- An employer shall pay the workers at

least the minimum wage rate or more.

And no employer may lower the previ-

ous wage level on the ground of the

minimum wage.

- If a labor contract provides for a wage

that is less than the minimum wage rate,

it shall be considered to stipulate that the

same wage as the minimum wage rate

shall be paid.

6. Obligation of notice of the minimum wage to

the worker

- An employer shall inform the workers of

minimum wage rate, wages not included in

the minimum wage, effective date, and

workers being excluded from the minimum

wage Act.

7. In the cases of the following, a contractor

shall take responsibility for violating Mini-

mum Wage Act jointly with the subcontrac-

tor.

- As for determining the unit labor cost

lower than the minimum wage at the time

of the signing of the contract;

- As for lowering the unit labor cost to be-

low the minimum wage in the middle of

the contract period.

※ HOW TO ESTIMATE IF THE MINI-

MUM WAGE IS FULFILLED

1. Convert the total wages excluding the below

wages and allowances into hourly wage rate

and compare it with hourly minimum wage

( 4,580won).

① Wage which is not paid regularly more

than one time per month (such as bonus)

② Wage which is paid for the non-

contractual working hours (such as ex-

tended work allowance, holiday work

allowance, etc)

③ Allowances paid for an employee's living

support or welfare

2. How to calculate the monthly salary based on

the hourly pay: 40-hour work week ⇒Wages

regularly paid a month for contractual work-

ing hours ÷ 209 hours

※ EVEN THOUGH THE STATUTORY

WORKING HOURS ARE REDUCED THE

PREVIOUS MINIMUM WAGE SHOULD

BE GUARANTEED

If working hours are reduced to 40 hours per

week, the minimum monthly wage may be

calculated at 902,880 won. However, it should

be paid at 976,320 won which is the minimum

wage for the previous working hours (44 hours

per week),

When minimum wage is raised, the mini-

mum monthly pay may be calculated at

957,220 won. However it should be paid at

976,320won which is the minimum wage for

the previous working hours (44 hours per

week).

(However, in case of a worker who was em-

ployed on July 1, 2011 and onwards, minimum

wage shall be calculated based on 209 hours

<209 x 4,580 won>)

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Schedule an Appointment starting 15 July

2010. Only fifty (50) ePassport applications

will be entertained per day.

Call the APPOINTMENT HOTLINE

NUMBER 010-9385-0535 ( from 9:00am to

5:30pm M-F) OR you can send an email to

epassport@philembassy-seoul.com and give

your full name including middle name, date

and place of birth, your old passport number

and mobile number in Korea.

Requirements:

Old Philippine Passport and a photocopy of

the passport data page, last page showing the

name and signature of the signing officer,

and the page with the date of last entry to

Korea

Passport application form

Remember your Appointment Reference

Number

ePassport fee – US$ 60.00 payable in cash

only.

Procedure on Date of Appointment:

Step 1:

Check your name on the list of applicants

with appointment

Complete all information on the passport

application form

Wait for your name and number to be called

at Window 4

Submit the application form and present your

old Passport and photocopies

OPTIONAL : If you wish to avail of the

courier service, get a courier form and write

your name and complete return address. Get

a copy of the courier form. Payment will be

made upon delivery of your ePassport. Have

your old passport canceled by the consular

officer.

Step 2:

Go to cashier and pay the exact amount of

US$ 60.00 in cash. No check may be

accepted

Keep your receipt and show it when you

claim your ePassport in person after 6 weeks.

Step 3:

Go to the encoder for encoding of data,

picture taking, taking of thumb marks and

digital signature. Applicant should be in

decent attire. Both ears should be shown

Keep your receipt of payment and bring your

old passport for cancellation to claim your

ePassport. You can also authorize a

representative to claim your passport by

giving authority at the back of y o u r

claim receipt.

NOTE:

It takes about six (6) weeks to process the

ePassport as the approved applications are

sent to a central processing facility in the

Philippines.

How to Apply for ePassport

UPDATE FROM THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY OAV Registration Ongoing at the Philippine Embassy

Filipinos in South Korea who intend to vote here for the senatorial and party-list elections in

May 2013 are reminded to register as overseas absentee voters at the Philippine Embassy in

Seoul.

Registration started on 2 November 2011 and will continue until 31 October 2012. Registra-

tion is available from Monday to Friday during regular office hours, except during declared

holidays. Filipinos may also register every first and third Sunday of the month, coinciding with

the special service for passport renewals in the morning.

“Although the registration period is for one year, I encourage everyone to register early and

not to wait until the last minute to have their names included in the roster of those eligible to

vote in 2013,” said Amb. Luis Cruz.

“This will prevent potential problems associated with rushed applications,” he added.

Registrants only need to present a valid proof of Philippine citizenship, such as a passport.

Those who intend to change their voting places in 2013, such as those returning for good to the

Philippines, can also have their records transferred by the Philippine Embassy.

Mobile registration services, done alongside with mobile passport services, to other parts of

South Korea will be announced later on.

For inquiries, please email seoulpe@philembassy-seoul.com.

Revised Requirements for Reports of Birth

By: Philippine Embassy in Korea

Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=475

A child born in the Republic of Korea with Filipino parent/s should be reported to the Philip-

pine Embassy in Seoul , not later twelve (12) months from the date of birth, for transmittal to

the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila. Report of

the birth of a child after one year is considered late and an Affidavit of Late Registration shall

be required.

Requirements for ROB

1.Duly accomplished ROB form in 4 original copies

2.Birth Certificate issued by the Korean hospital where child was born ( with English transla-

tion)

3.If child is legitimate, marriage contract of parents. If marriage was in the Philippines, mar-

riage contract must be authenticated by NSO. If abroad, copy of Report of Marriage duly

received by the Philippine Embassy with jurisdiction to register the marriage.

4.If not married, NSO authenticated birth certificate of mother. If the surname of the father will

be used, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity and Authority to use surname of Father will be

required from the father. Republic Act 9255 allows illegitimate children to use the surname of

their father. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550)

5.Valid passports/ travel documents of the parents

6.If parent/s are naturalized Filipino/s, naturalization documents are required

7.If reporting is done after twelve (12) months from occurrence, Affidavit of Late Registration

of Birth. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550)

8.Consular Fee: Won 33,550

Processing period: two (2) working days

Original documents will be required upon processing together with four (4) photocopies.

Photocopy of a document will be accepted provided they are authenticated/ certified true copy

(CTC) by DFA or the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate.

The Consulate may require additional requirements , if necessary.

NEW REQUIREMENT FOR FILIPINOS MARRYING FOREIGNERS

By: Philippine Embassy, South Korea

Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=457

Effective 04 July 2011, Filipinos applying for a Legal Capacity to Marry a Foreigner or a

Report of Marriage to a Foreigner are required to watch a short video presentation on the situa-

tion of Filipino spouses in South Korea. The Embassy will release the documents only after the

applicants have seen the video, which talks about life in South Korea and lasts for only twenty

(20) minutes.

The video is part of the Embassy’s educational / awareness campaign to help marriage mi-

grants to South Korea. The video covers the family culture in South Korea, including stories

about the experiences of other Filipinos and advice to ensure the welfare of Filipino nationals

married to foreigners.

The applicant may choose from the following weekly schedule:

Tuesday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm

Thursday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm

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J u n e - J u l y 2 0 1 2

F R E Q U E N T L Y C A L L E D N O S .

Phil.Embassy

(Labor Office) 3785-3634/3785-3624

(Consular Office) 796-7387 to 89 ext. 103

(Hotline) 011-273-3657

Philippine Airlines 774-35-81

Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP 010-4323-0870

Sr. Miguela Santiago 016-706-0870

Edison Pinlac (Pres/JPC) 010-2906-3109

Bro. Jimmy Villaflor (VP) 010-2572-8515

El Shaddai (Bro Tony Sacapanio) 02-6013-2390

Masok (Gil Maranan) 010-5822-9194

(031) 593-6542

Taerim Community (Dan) 010-8684-7897

Worship Ministry (Ely) 010-8061-9143

Recreation Ministry (Mike) 010-2762-9906

Education (Bobby) 010-4664-6896

Youth Ministry (Weng) 010-5821-7799

IT Committee (Matet) 010-2258-0377

Lay Eucharistic Ministry (Cecil)

010-8060-6784

FMAA (Norma) 010-2408-1554

LRC (Rey) 010-3922-3109

CWI

Mokdong Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 02-2650-6247

Hwaseong, Suwon Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 031-355-2011/2

Chungju Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 043-290-7512/3

Yang Seung Geol 011-226-9237

Han Suk Gyu 010-5348-9515

01 - Marie Kris Solis

02 - Charlize Maria Nicdao

02 - Leana Marisse C. Laurito

03 - Jhuanna Marie Manuel

04 - Michel Miranda

05 - Bobet Maglantay

05 - Lisa Tavarro

06 - Jun Agcoili

07 - Wilson Bernardo

09 - Norma de Guzman

09 - Euviet Garcia

10 - Ronnie Silva

10 - Shiela Tuala

14 - Jenin Pulido

14 - Ely Torres

16 - Judith Baliquig

16 - Marl Joshua Tavarro

16 - Ezekiel Manuel Gelacio

16 - Remedios Ydel

17 - Leo Maglantay

19 - Nancy Loyola

19 - Racquel Helena D. Abagat

19 - Czarmainne Joy O.

Rapsing

20 - Tess dela Cruz

20 - Veronica Viray

21 - Melani Catanghal

22 - Srs. Angel Libron, SSps

26 - Marites Cueto

28 - Jason Cadungo

30 - Glenn Palana

————— o —————

02 - Doc. Emely Dicolen-

Abagat, Ph.D.

02 - Sis. Lea Hitalia

03 - Jhun Gonzales

03 - Magnolia Fresnedi

03 - Julia Krusandra P. de Villa

03 - Sis. Lorna Lisao

05 - Teresita Solis

05 - Sis Berna

06 - Rowel Batac

08 - Gideon “Jun” Fallarna

09 - Sandra Capacia

14 - Julie Jordan

15 - Marilys Pancho

15 - Kitty Cantiller

16 - Tameen Candia

16 - Jocelyn Candia

16 - Carmelino Candia

17 - Generosa Malibiran

18 - William Mabanta

21 - Tess Campol

22 - Dhan Habana

23 - Mario Malibiran

23 - Redentor P. Dulce

24 - Amie Sison

24 - Jonathan Canaria

24 - Rady Adams Manicdao

25 - Lauro Mallari

25 - Albert Mariano

28 - Maryrose Solis

29 - Arlyn Dizon

29 - Jay Batac

31 - Ronald Baria

31 - Yola Corvera

Sunday: Cycle B 2012 July - August Weekday: Year 2

EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor-in-Chief : Emely Dicolen-

Abagat, Ph. D.

News Editor : Ma. Teresa Solis

Literary Editor : Bro. Allan Rodriguez

Catholic Faith Editor /

Lay-out Artist : Roberto Catanghal

Webmaster : Engr. Rogelio Domingo

Contributors : Michael Balba

Johnny Maliglig

Ervie Glory

Felipe Lagunda

Lyn Laurito

Pete Rahon

Circulation Manager : Fr. Arvin Mosqueda,

MSP

HFCC MINISTRY CONTRIBUTORS

Eucharistic : Cecilia Garcia

Lectors &

Commentators : Jovito Gonzales Jr.

FMAA : Norma de Guzman

Choir : Elisea Torres

Sports & Recreation : Mike Panlilio

IT : Ma. Teresa Solis

Youth : Weng Santos

Prayer Partners : Bro. Tony Sacapanio

LRC and CWI : Reynaldo Centeno Jr.

Steward : Sonia Permejo

Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP

Adviser/Chaplain

SAMBAYANAN is prepared and

published monthly by the Archdiocesan

Pastoral Center for Filipino Migrants which is

being administered by the Mission Society of

the Philippines under the auspices of Seoul

Archdiocese.

ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL

CENTER FOR FILIPINO

MIGRANTS 115-9 Songbuk-gu, Songbuk 1dong, Seoul,

South Korea 136-020

Telephone Number:

(070) 8161-0870 or (070) 8161-0873/74

e-Mail Addresses:

alvin_parantar@yahoo.com

emelyabagat@yahoo.com

sambayanan-edboard@yahoogroups.com

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