112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration and 15th Migrant Workers Day. Pupyeong Welfare Center, Incheon City - June 13, 2010

How to Get There:

By Car:
Bupyeong IC → Bupyeong Sta. → go to direction of Baek-un Sta. → Hyundai Motors Office Rd. (Hwarang Nongjang-gu doro ) → Bugwang Godeung Hakyo → Sahwebokji beobin Hyeopseongwon “Bupyeong Jonghap Sahwebokjigwan”.

By Public Transportation:
By Bus: Take Sinae Bus #24 or # 24-1; Maul Bus #552 or #553:By Subway: Take a subway train Line # 1 and go down at Baek-un Station, Exit # 3; then take a Maul bus #553 and go down at the Pupyeong Community Welfare Center.:

P R O G R A M M E

PART l
9:30 - 10:30 Holy Mass by Archbishop Osvaldo Padilla
Apostolic Nuncio
Choir Hyewhadong Catholic Choir
10:30 - 10:40 Singing of National Anthems
of the Republic of the Korea PPCWC High School Leaders Group
and
Republic of Philippines Incheon Catholic International Choir

Ecumenical Prayers Various Religious Leaders
10:40 - 11:00 Reading of Messages

President Gloria M. Arroyo by Ambassador Luis T. Cruz

DFA Secretary
Alberto G. Romulo by Consul General Sylvia M. Marasigan
DOLE Sec. Marianito D. Roque by Labor Attachѐ Felicitas Q. Bay
Congratulatory Message
of Mayor of Incheon Honorable Ahn Sang-Soo
Congratulatory Message from the
Vice-President of Korea-HRDS Mr. Kim, Namil

11:00 - 11:10 Philippine Traditional Song Ms. Laarni Go

11:10 - 11:20 Presentation Multi-Cultural presentation by the PBMK Kids

11:20 - 11:35 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Ambassador Luis T. Cruz
and Opening of Food Festival and Guests
11:35 - 12:00 Tour of Food Festival Booths Ambassador Luis T. Cruz
and Guests
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break

Masters of Ceremony
Ma. Genevie Vergara and Robelyn Diamzon


PART ll
1:30 - 2:00 Welcome Remarks Ambassador Luis T. Cruz
Willie Eugenio
Filipino Community Leader

Reading of the Message of OWWA by Welfare Officer Rosario S. Ilo
Administrator Carmelita S. Dimzon

Congratulatory Message by Ambassador Kwang Yul Shin

Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation by Ambassador Luis T. Cruz
for Individual/Group who Provided
Invaluable Assistance to
Filipino Migrants

2:00 - 2:20 Raffle POLO/FilCom

2:20 - 2:40 Special Number by Philippine Band

2:40 - 3:40 “Palarong Pinoy” Friends of all Nations

3:40 - 4:00 Awarding of Prizes:

Best Booth
Best Food Preparation
“Palarong Pinoy” Winners

4:00 - 4:20 Special Number by Philippine Band

4:20 - 4:40 Grand Raffle POLO/FilCom

Masters of Ceremony
Decee Ray Canoy and Grace Asis

Reminder of the Philippine Embassy to Filipinos in South Korea Regarding Recent Developments in the Peninsula

The Philippine Embassy in South Korea has reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that, despite recent developments surrounding the sinking of Cheonan on 26 March 2010, the security situation in the country remains stable, peaceful and calm.

The Philippine Embassy further reported that there is absolutely no cause for concern and panic as South Korea is expected to elevate the matter to the United Nations. The general mood in South Korea is one that is cautious but confident in the support of the international community and the resolution of the issue. Economic activities continue as usual while travel in and out of the country is normal.

The Philippine Embassy nevertheless calls on Filipinos in South Korea to remain vigilant and, as with any country they visit, keep themselves abreast of important developments. Filipinos in South Korea can rest assured of the general and relevant mantle of protection guaranteed to them by Philippine law. The rights and welfare of the 46,000-strong Filipino Community in South Korea are priorities of the Philippine Government that the Philippine Embassy is prepared to carry out in any scenario.

The Philippine Embassy reiterates its strong belief that the current dispute will be solved through peaceful and diplomatic means.

Pope John Paul II called to use the Mass Media as a means of evangelization.

Radio Maria is a fruit of the response to the call of Pope John Paul II to use the Mass Media as a means of evangelization. By “evangelization”, Radio Maria aims to bring Christ into every home, communicating peace, joy and comfort to its listeners particularly the sick, the imprisoned, the lonely, and the neglected. We also aim to be a school of formation for all generations with special care for the youth. This is by the collaboration of the clergy, religious and lay people.

Radio Maria is funded from the donations of its listeners. It is managed and operated by volunteers under the Directorship of a priest with the approval of his Ordinary. The Priest-Director ensures that sound Catholic teaching is broadcast over Radio Maria.
Radio Maria originated from Italy where it was founded in 1983. There are now 50 Radio Maria national associations around the world. From this emerged the World Family of Radio Maria Association based in Varese, Italy. Each member station, bound by one mission and one charism, while committed to helping each other, is independent of each other and should be self-sufficient.
In the Philippines, Radio Maria begun on February 11, 2002. At present it can be heard over 99.7FM in the province of Tarlac and some parts of Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Pangasinan, La Union, Zambales and Aurora. It also reaches Lipa City, Calapan, Mindoro, Naga City and Samar on audio-mode over Cable TV. It can also be heard in Sorsogon City over DWAM-FM. It also has listeners from abroad and the rest of the country reached via audio streaming through the internet. Radio Maria seeks to be close to its listeners by being interactive with them participating by voice call over the phone or by text messages and e-mail.

Voluntary exit program launched for illegal aliens

By Bae Ji-sookStaff Reporter

The government will launch an incentive program aimed at encouraging foreign workers who overstayed their visa to leave the country "voluntarily, " the Ministry of Justice said Monday.
Under the program, those who exit will be exempt from fines and will not be regulated on a possible revisit to the country.
The authorities are aiming to reduce the number of illegal sojourners here ― estimated at 180,000 ― before the G-20 Summit slated for November.
The program will run from May 6 to September 31.
Employers who come clean with such workers will also be granted exemptions from fines and be given priority in recruiting substitute workers.
The workers will have to report to immigration offices at airports with their employer, passport and flight ticket to confirm departure.
Apart from this campaign, immigration officers and police will conduct a joint crackdown on illegal foreign workers, who have mostly entered Korea on an E-9 visa and stayed after authorization expired. Those caught will be fined and deported. Employers will be fined up to 20 million won and be restricted from hiring a replacement for three years.
"We are giving incentives to those who come clean about their wrongdoings. However, there will be no mercy once they are caught ― more penalties will be given," ministry official Yoon Jong-seok said.
According to the ministry, there are 178,163 foreigners staying here without valid visas, about 15.1 percent of the total 1,180,598 foreign residents. About half of them are Chinese, including ethnic Koreans, followed by Vietnamese, Thais, Mongolians and Filipinos among others. As of March, only 5,226 have turned themselves into the authorities, while 4,826 were caught and deported. bjs@koreatimes. co.kr