Volume 1 Issue 2 Christmas Edition
A midst his hectic schedule, the Hyehwa
-dong Filipino Catholic Community
chaplain, Fr. Glenn Giovanni B. Jaron,
MSP, clarified some issues about his
forthcoming departure last Dec. 2 at the
Filipino Community Center.
He shared about his experiences in Korea
where he served the Filipino Catholic
Community for nine years. "I have learned
so much from the Filipino community and I
should be thankful to them for giving me
the opportunity to live, work and
accompany them especially in the pilgrim
life of the migrants."
Fr. Glenn recalled the condition of the
community center when he started serving
it in 1998. From Chanyangdong to
Hyehwadong that is beside the present
church, it was a one-floor building which
was too crowded to accommodate people
who were victims of abuses.
The needs before are still existing
nowadays," the priest added. "Nagbabago
ang mga issues".
OFWs read copies of SULYAPINOY during its
launching last Dec. 2, 2007.
wait is finally over!” said Rebenson Recana, Chief Editor of SULYAPINOY."There's just
an endless demand for labor policy updates and we expect our fellow OFWs for
their continued support and readership”, he added.
SULYAPINOY will provide readers with news and event highlights, in-depth features
and opinion columns, all designed to reflect the editorial team’s momentum, energy, and
excitement. 'Sulyap' will be of attraction to all OFWs interested in their labor status and
their participation to the Filipino community.
"Before there were problems on victims
of the Unification Church and among
the entertainers. This was followed
with the issues concerning the work
condition of the trainees and now
among our EPS workers."
According to him, the issues changed
but the needs are still present. "Look at
the system for the improvement of the
work condition of our workers,
International marriages and legalization
of the undocumented migrants who
are, until now, hoping to be granted by
the Korean government," he
emphasized.
Recently, he has been a vocal critic
against human trafficking."This
problem is very evident in international
marriages whereby brokers are
financially abusing the victims," he
said. "Our entertainers are also victims
of human trafficking for some have
ended-up in prostitution activities."
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H yewha-dong, South Korea.
Despite the dithering chills of
winter, SULYAPINOY was warmly
greeted by Filipinos during its launching
last Dec. 2.
“This is a dream come true. It was just
a plan then but here it is now, the long
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December 2007
A heartfelt occasion -- that’s what
hundreds of guests experienced last
Dec. 9 when they attended the Hyewha-
dong Filipino Catholic Community
Christmas Party. It was also a party
dedicated to Father Glenn for his nearing
departure . It was a very special and
successful event.
Guests, most are church volunteers and
representatives from Filipino
organizations, came from all over South
Korea in order to bid Father Glenn a fond
and loving farewell. Old and new friends,
good and bad times, wonderful
memories, unforgettable stories -- these
are some pondering moments that took
place in the celebration held at the
Capital Hotel in Itaewon. (turn to page 3)
by Rebenson B. Recaña
I taewon,Seoul--Minimum wage for work-
ers has increased to KW 3,770/hr or
KW 30,160/day based on the 8-hour work
as reported by the Philippine Overseas
Labor Office of the Philippine Embassy.
Elizabeth Marie R. Estrada, OWWA Sen-
ior Welfare Officer has also confirmed the
basic salary increase for January of 2008
thru an interview with HRD-Korea.
There are 18,665 Filipino workers under
the Employment Permit System (as of
September 2007) who are expecting the
yearly wage increase as set by the Min-
istry of Labor.
EDITORIAL

F
or almost ten years now, Fr. Glenn Giovanni B.
Jaron,MSP has rendered an outstanding
leadership and incomparable service to the
Filipino community in South Korea. His invaluable
leadership inspired many Filipinos to volunteer and
commit themselves for the service of their fellow
migrants. His shining example has been a subject of
several recognitions from different institutions both in
the Philippines and Korea.

In 1998, Fr. Glenn assumed the responsibility as

Chaplain of the Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic
Community (HFCC). He continued the good
foundation left by his predecessor, Fr. Resty Galang,
MSP, the first Chaplain of the community. Since
then, many have openly welcomed the changes he
initiated such as the promulgation of the HFCC
Constitution and By-laws, the services for the
workers and distressed women, the Mass schedules, Wayne Dec. 2007
and the well-organized committees that respond to
the different needs of Juan dela Cruz as well as
migrants of other nationalities.

For many years, the HFCC has become a "working

embassy" for the migrants, especially the victims of
abuses by employers and the women who are victims
of maltreatment by their Korean husbands. The
innumerable Filipino migrants have their own stories
to tell regarding how this hero priest touched their
lives. His self-sacrifice for the sake of the weak, the
helpless, and the victims has been his greatest gift to
the community.

Atty. Rodolfo Sabulao, former Labor Attache of the Philippine Overseas Labor
Office (POLO), said in his farewell speech at the Hyehwadong Church that the
Philippine Embassy has been very thankful for what Fr. Glenn and the community
have been doing. He stated that the highly commendable church activities and
services are fifteen times more than what the usual Labor Attaché does in helping
the migrant workers.

However, everything in this world has an end. The beloved priest soon has to
leave the community for another assignment, particularly in the United States.

Subsequently, a question confronts many Filipino migrants here today. What

would the community become without the “Servant Leader? However, Fr. Glenn,
himself, assured SULYAPINOY that he firmly believes that with the new chaplain,
Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP and with God's providence, the community will always
stand strong together to surmount all the challenges ahead.

Contributors on this issue:

Joyce Dela Cruz; Joel Tavarro; Frt. Moises
Robert T. Olavides; Maria Regina Panol
Arquiza; Prof. Luz Suplico

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I have learned a lot ...
The priest explained that there is no law
against human trafficking in Korea.
Instead, the victims are only protected by
the laws against prostitution. "I presented
the issue to the Bishops Conference and
informed them that the Labor Attaché of
the Philippine Overseas Labor Office,
Atty. Delmer R. Cruz, is planning to pre-
sent a system to resolve the problems
among EPS workers and entertainers.
That will eventually lessen the number of
victims particularly women."
However, he shared his plans as soon
as he returns home and enjoy simple life
for two and a half months. "I'll go back
home where the simple living awaits me
there: mangisda at magtanim ng saging
at kamote which I was used to."
"My superior advised me to assist one
chaplain in Sacramento, California and I
will pursue my studies since this is my
original plan," he said. "Kung sa
computer pa, mag-upgrade ba."
Fr. Glenn has been aware of the
sentiments of the whole Filipino
community over his departure. He smiled
as he gave his message to the
community: "I hope that our people re-
member that Fr. Glenn is just Fr. Glenn,
just like other ordinary people. He is Fr.
Glenn now because he was with us be-
fore and he learned a lot from us."
FEWA Launches…
“We felt there was a real need for a
publication that would focus on all the
elements of an OFWs status quo here in
South Korea that aren’t currently being
covered,” said Loreto Agustin, President
of FEWA.“One of our major goals,” said
Agustin, “is to make sure that there is no
disconnect between what’s really
happening and what we’re covering.”
Prior to launching, the Apostolic Nuncio
of South Korea, the Most Reverend Emil
Paul Tscherrig, JCD, DD blessed copies
of the newsletter during the mass. Father
Glenn Giovanni B. Jaron, MSP and Fa-
ther Alvin Parantar, MSP of the Archdioc-
esan Pastoral Center for Filipino Mi-
grants, introduced SULYAPINOY to
worshipers.
The 8-page, full-color newsletter will be
distributed for circulation every fourth
Sunday, at least once-a-month. All of the
features on SULYAPINOY will be given
away for free.
In conjunction with the launching, a
cutting-of-the-ribbon and blessing
ceremony was also held at the
SULYAPINOY Editorial Office located at
Vision Asia building. The facility was
given thru sponsorship by OK Airtel
supplemented with the free use of
computer, printer, telephone, and drink
-all-you-can coffee.
“Our kababayans need a newsletter
that makes them feel connected and
cared,” said Labor Attaché Delmer R.
Cruz in his short message during the
inauguration. Father Alvin Parantar,
who is also the editorial consultant of
the said publication eulogized the
ceremony.
Other guests that graced the occasion
are Teresita Zacarias, Normand
Learned Cruz, Alfa Villacorte, Edgar
Balista, FEWA Officers and volunteer
members, SULYAPINOY Board of
Publication, and Sponsors.
Volunteers Bare Emotions…
One highlight of the event was the
video presentation showing people that
is in one way or another, lives was
touched by the beloved priest. The
video filled viewer’s eyes with tears
while eliciting smiles upon their faces
and generating great applause from the
room. Other well-wishers on the video
are Ambassador Susan Castrence,
Labor Attaché Delmer R. Cruz, and
FEWA President Loreto Agustin.
"Jesus teaches us to suffer. As a c
ommunity, dumaan tayo sa maraming
pagsubok. Nakita ko kung gaano kayo
lumaban at naghirap", said Fr. Glenn in
his message. "Hindi matatapos ang
paghihirap natin basta ang importante
ay may Diyos na kasama natin sa
paghihirap. There are reasons for
things to happen at ang lahat ng ito'y
may kahulugan", the priest added.
The event was also highlighted with
song and dance numbers, awarding of
the Faces of the Night, and Stars of the
night. Fr. Glenn also received a Plaque
of Appreciation from the Hyehwadong
Police Station for his outstanding
contributions to the community.
Continuation from November Issue
OFWs in South Korea:
Issues and Challenges under the
Employment Permit System
By Joyce Ann O. Dela Cruz
Under the research grant of the ASEAN
University Network Exchange Fellowship
Programme 2007, the following research
study was carried out to give focus on
the issues and challenges relating to
OFWs in South Korea deployed under
the Employment Permit System.
Due to time constraints, only 60 OFWs
were interviewed face to face interviews
from period August to October 2007 in
Seoul, South Korea. The researcher
NEWS!
does not claim that the views expressed in
this paper represent the whole Filipino
EPS workers in South Korea.
Presentation of Primary Data Gathered
The age of the respondents range from 20
to 39 years old, 43% were between the
ages of 35 to 39. Majority of those
surveyed were male (56 or 93%), only 4 or
7% were women. Among the respondents,
37 or 62% were married.
42 of the respondents have attended
college, 22 or 37% earned degrees while
20 or 33% were undergraduates
(see Table 1).
Educational Attainment %
High School graduate 10 17
College undergraduate 20 33
Vocational / certificate 8 13
course
College graduate 22 37
60 100
Table 1: Educational Attainment of Respondents
The respondents had various jobs in the
Philippines prior to coming to South Korea
as migrant workers.
Motivation in Applying %
for EPS
Higher salary / augment 41 68.33
income to be able to
support family
Opportunity presented 14 23.33
itself/ for a change
Wanted to go out of the 5 8.33
country again as OFW
60 100
Table 2: Motivations of Respondents in Applying EPS
Professionals (teachers, engineers, nurses
etc) comprised 32% (19); those employed
in the manufacturing sector, 27% (16). The
rest were former OFWs in other countries
(9), construction workers (8) and small
entrepreneurs (5). Only 5% (3) were
unemployed prior to their deployment to
South Korea.
The chance of earning higher salaries to
be able to support their families motivated
majority (68%) of the respondents to apply
for a job in South Korea. 23% said that
because the opportunity presented itself,
they took their chances. A smaller
percentage (8%) wanted to leave for work
abroad again as an OFW.
* the last and final part of this research will
be published on the January 2008 Issue of
SULYAPINOY.
SULYAPINOY DECEMBER 2007 3
FEATURES
Tears for Cheers: A Tale of a Servant
by Elizer M. Peñaranda
I f there is somebody whom the people
considered the toughest and the most
influential Filipino in Korea, it's definitely
Fr. Glenn Giovanni Jaron, MSP. He has
been serving the Filipino community in
Korea for over nine years; the spiritual life
of every migrant has been enlightened.
He got the "hottest" telephone for it
receives phone calls 24/7. Well, that's
how we used to know our beloved hero
priest.
Have you ever wondered if our holy man
cry? For in our eyes, he’s got all the
wisdom and courage. Several times, he
has witnessed how migrants fell into tears
as they asked for his help over their
grievances and troubles. Actually nobody
is excused because even himself cried not
just once but several times for
incomparable reasons.
In an interview, he's proud to tell us as he
remembered the time when he started
working with the community. On his early
years as chaplain, he's been exposed to
rescuing people from different abuses. He
recalled the time when an employer locked
him up in one of the rooms in a factory
somewhere in Uljungbu while helping
Filipino workers escape from that area.
After the said rescue, he celebrated his
holy mass and he could not help it and
cried.
Another incident had happened in Songsu
where he accompanied some Pinoy
workers. Along the way, they were
arrested for no obvious reason. They
brought them to the police station and
asked questions in Korean language as
part of the blatant investigation.
Unfortunately, his Korean language that
time was too limited for he couldn't
express his answers precisely. As a result,
the priest was insulted. Until, he went
back to the community center and fell into
tears.
The Catholic Community Center has
witnessed the emotions of our chaplain.
Likewise, Fr. Glenn together with the
community has sacrificed so much for its
development. He reported all the needs
and problems of our fellow migrants in
the community center to the Archdiocese
of Seoul while crying.
Until, the long wait is finally over. When
the bishop saw the needs of those who
were confined to it as reported, the
Archdiocese of Seoul bought the new
four-storey building from the Salesian
Congregation for the amount of 450
million Won.
And his tears has not stopped there yet.
It was a tears of happiness this time.
During the inauguration and blessing,
4 SULYAPINOY DECEMBER 2007
he couldn't believe that this would
come this far. Even on his dreams, he
didn't imagine that the community
would have this ideal building which
can accommodate a number of
migrants and the rest remarkably
became history.
In 2004, the Presidential Citation for
Filipino Individuals and Organizations
Overseas "Banaag" was awarded to
H ye h w a d o n g F i l i p i n o C a t h o l i c
Community in recognition of its role in
providing invaluable assistance to dis-
tressed Filipinos in South Korea and
creating a sense of solidarity and
belongingness within the Filipino
community in Seoul.
Also, the humble priest shared to us
the value of self-sacrifice, "Always
remember that if you don't sacrifice,
you will not get anything."
More so, the Hyehwadong Filipino
Catholic Community Center provides
highly commendable services which
include medical partnership with the
local medical clinic and hospitals. To
mention, the community has selected
St. Rafael Clinic which offers free
medical and dental services for
migrants. Eventually, the clinic has won
the same award whereby the
community has received from the
Malacanang Palace of the Philippines.
Today, the community center brings
hope, joy and home to all Filipino
migrants. And Fr. Glenn who is, indeed,
an epitome of God's sacrifice for our
salvation has fallen into tears for some
years out of his unconditional love for
us. The love that will surely remain in
every migrant's heart.
Reminiscing Christmas- -
The Pinoy Style by Edward Castro
T he Philippines is the sole Asian
country where Christians
predominate. Majority of its people are
Catholic. Christmas, therefore, is
greatly important and revered holiday
for most us Filipinos. It is a time for
family, for sharing, for giving, and a
time for food, fun, and goodwill. We
Filipinos are proud to proclaim that our
Christmas celebration to be the longest
and merriest in the world. Many of us
also humorously associate the syllable
“ber” with “brrr,” the sound one makes
when the chilly months of September to
December approaches.
Even without snow or pine trees,
there's no doubt it's Christmas in the
Philippines. Christmas decorations are
abundant and beautiful. We’ll know it’s
Christmas when we start smelling the
aroma of puto bumbong and bibingka,
practicing carols with friends, wrapping
our gifts, planning our trips back to the
grandparents and to our ninongs and
ninangs, going to the midnight masses.
People will be smiling more, giving more,
being nicer and humming carols. Ahh,
you'll just know it… Pasko Na! It is a day
of family closeness, and everyone
wishes good cheer and glad tidings.
The parol or star lantern, is the symbol of
Christmas in our country , representing
the guiding light, the star of Bethlehem. It
emits fervor and fondness, a warmth
unparalleled among holiday adornments
and is only identified to Philippines
uniquely. We enjoy decorating our
homes not plainly with parol but also with
all sorts of Christmas decors. Brightly
colored buntings and streamers, multi-
colored lights are hung inside and out our
homes. Most of us Filipinos deem that
decorating our household for the
Christmas holidays is imperative and a
must.
In the neighborhood, a group of kids may
form together as amateur carollers and
visit houses every night. They will be
more than happy to receive coins or
candies as reward for singing Christmas
songs. They sing even out of tune and
funny-sounding lyrics like ...”jing-
gambels...jing-gambels, jing-gam ol
dawey~”, and are creative in using tin
cans, plastic containers, and bamboos as
their musical instruments. It's the fun of
doing it that matters, out of melody or
not!
Christmas Eve in the Philippines is one
of the traditions most of us celebrate. As
December 24th dawns, the last Mass of
Simbang Gabi is attended. Then
preparation begins for Noche Buena,
which is a family feast that takes place
after midnight. The Noche Buena is very
much like an open house celebration.
Family, friends, relatives, and neighbors
drop by to wish every family member
"Maligayang Pasko!". Food is in
abundance, often served in buffet style.
Each guest partake of the food prepared
by the host family (even though they are
already full or bloated!). Among the usual
food prepared during the celebrations
are: lechon, pancit, barbecue, rice,
adobo, rice cakes , lumpia, etc. There is
also an abundance of beer, wine, and all
sorts of liquor, which makes our
celebration of Christmas indeed
intoxicating!
The streets are well lit and are full of
activities. Children run in and out of the
house to play, to eat, and to play again.
The Christmas Eve gathering provides an
opportunity for a reunion of immediate
and distant family members.

Some families may choose to exchange
gifts at this time, others wait until
Christmas day. Some families even have
talent shows and the children are asked
to perform. One might sing a Christmas
song, others might play a musical instru-
ment, or others may recite a poem or do
a dance. The celebration continues until
the next morning ala “Party-till-you-Drop”.
Those who cannot attend Mass the night
before will go to the morning mass on
Christmas day.
The origins of these Filipino customs are
obscure .For those who are not partaking
this celebration, Christmas may appear to
be too much noise, waste of time and
over spending. But a bit of reflection
easily allows everyone to gain insight into
the deeper meaning of this celebration.
Christmas expresses the faith of Filipinos
who hold the same core belief as all
Christians, namely, that God is present in
human history, even in simple joys and
anxieties of life's humblest activities.
Filipino Christians who sincerely live their
belief in this kind of expression of faith
earned the respect and admiration of the
whole nation.
For many of us OFWs, the song is true,
"There's no place like home for the
holidays." Yet many of us find that we
must celebrate Christmas away from
home. However, reminiscing how it is
being celebrated in our respective
families brings us nearer to home. While
it can be difficult to find our holiday cheer
in this foreign land, we can still celebrate
Christmas the way we prefer. So, let the
bells of Christmas rend the pre-dawn
silence of the whole land. The bells offer
a message of hope in God and of hope
for peace on earth wherever we are.
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New
Year to All!
Reality of Courage
by Maria Regina Panol Arquiza
M aking choices is not the only thing
that requires courage, but accepting
certain circumstances that are beyond our
control is even much more difficult.
Christmas in the Philippines is indeed
considered as the most important
celebration and the time for families to be
together. However, for some people who
are living abroad, being able to meet their
families isn’t so easy. There are so many
reasons to be considered just to have that
chance to be back home. It might not be
due to their personal choices, but certain
conditions ask for it.
What’s the feeling of being away from
family? What’s the feeling of not having
the chance to celebrate noche buena at
home? What’s the feeling of not
experiencing the hot weather during
Christmas Eve? What’s the feeling of not
being able to hear “sa may bahay, ang
aming bati” from the little kids on the
streets? What’s the feeling?
Scary. This might be an exaggeration,
but just having the thought of being
deprived of the chance to meet my
family during Christmas makes me feel
anxious and afraid. That this situation
might give me the feeling of not having
the sense of completeness inside.
For twenty three years, I’ve never
experienced any Christmas without my
family. Every year of my life is a blessing
and worth remembering . A celebration
of feeling the warmth from my parents
and siblings. That the very essence of
Christmas serves as a gift that I’ve been
receiving all these years. And in this
case, I didn’t even think about those
people who couldn’t spend Christmas
with their loved ones. I have just realized
recently that this is a reality of courage.
That if for me it’s a scary thing, for other
people it’s bravery. Whatever the
reasons of those people are, they are
indeed an inspiration for me. That
despite the suffering from the pains of
certain uncontrollable circumstances,
they are still capable to conquer sadness
given by fate.
The way I Look at Christmas
by Frt. Moises Robert T. Olavides, MSP
C hristmas is the birth of Jesus Christ
and the realization of God’s hope
for humankind. “As in Hope we have
been saved” (Romans 8:24). In our
salvation history, the birth of Jesus
Christ is the fulfillment of God’s plan as
prophesied by prophet Isaiah(Is. 6:14).
That is what makes hope so great and
so trustworthy as to make us say that
“in it” we have salvation. In the New
Testament, the word hope is closely
connected with the word faith.
Every Christmas to me is an expression
of hope, desiring for something. I
remember very well when I was a child,
my yearning then was to receive gifts
from godfathers and godmothers, to
have new clothes to wear on Christmas
and the hope of having a better life so
as not to ask anymore. When I became
an altar boy in the Parish where I
belong, the way I look at Christmas
became deeper, it became a personal
aspiration. I gradually begun to look at
Christmas as something of a time to
make reparations and resolutions.
Apology from sins I have committed.
Resolutions for the things I want to live
in the years to come. From then on, I
always make reparations and resolu-
tions during Christmas and never failed
to do it. These has become my
religious practice even until now. Of
course this is not the only time for me to
make them, I do it as well during
recollections and retreat. I am doing
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these things out of my belief and desire to
become a better person. Of course, there
were also moments that I was hopeless
but never on Christmas as far as I can
remember.
I am sharing this with the hope that I may
at least give inspiration of which I do
firmly believe that most of us if not all has
his own hope and aspiration for some-
thing in life. We may have varied
perspective of Christmas motivated from
our experiences. Some of us might seem
to analyze the story of Christmas, that we
sometimes forget that Christmas doesn't
need to be analyzed but simply to live
with it. Some may find it hard to celebrate
Christmas because of much worries,
worried about the uncertainties of
tomorrow. We sometime forget that it is
unnecessary and for all we know,
worrying does not add years in our life.
Some of us are busy looking for things we
missed to obtain, instead of recognizing
to count the many blessings we already
have. To name a few, the “slippery”
chance of working here in Korea, the gift
of good health, and ultimately the gift of
life. Some others seem skeptical of
Christmas and would say “pareho paring
naghihirap, walang pagbabago”. To
some, material things and self desires
seemed to be the only change and hope
they are expecting for themselves. It is
disheartening to know that Christmas has
become meaningless to them. May we
Catholics celebrate Christmas as a sign
of our expression of hope and as a
moment to look deeper inside our hearts.
I happened to read the book of Rick
Warren, The Purpose Driven Life. In his
book Warren said, “ Hope is as essential
to our life as air and water. And the
greatest tragedy in life is not death, but
life without purpose. Hope comes from
having a purpose.” Reflecting from
Warren’s message, it seems frustrating to
me that other people are being hopeless
during this season that we are called to
be hopeful. In the book of Acts, Paul
recalls his hope to God, (Acts 24:15). In
the letter of Paul to Timothy, Paul greeted
Timothy undoubtedly believing Christ
Jesus as our only Hope. Again Christmas
is approaching and we are reminded of
the real essence of Christmas. We are
undoubtedly called to believe our only
Hope which is Jesus Christ. As prophet
Isaiah said, “I hope in the Lord, my soul
hopes in his word. My soul waits for the
Lord, more than the watchmen for the
dawn” (Psalm 129:5-6). Now, when are
we going to heed God’s voice of hope?
How many more Christmas are we going
to waste? If today we hear His voice,
harden not our hearts, listen and let him
inside. MERRY CHRISTMAS and may
GOD BLESS all Filipino Migrant Workers
around the world.
SULYAPINOY DECEMBER 2007 5
LITERARY
MODERNONG PROPETA
Bro. Joel Y. Tavarro
Dumarating ang panahon na kailangan tayo'y mag-isa
Upang malaman kung atin na bang kaya
Sikaping tumayo sa iba'y di umasa, Tayo'y magkaisa
Ipakitang matibay at matatag para sa kanya.
Ngunit paanong masasabi na kami'y malakas na
Kung ikaw ang pakpak at bagwis namin tuwina
Palaging nakaagapay hangga't abot makakaya
Malawak na pang unawa at mahaba ang pasensya.
Para sa aming mga EPS na ngayo'y nangangapa pa
Dito sa mayaman at masaganang bansa ng South Korea
Minsan ay niloloko, kadalasa'y inaalipusta
Paano na ang sambayanan sa paglisan ni "bayaning ama".
Kung ang paliparan ay maari lamang naming isara
Hindi mag-aatubili, gagawin namin ora-mismo, ngayon na
Dahil ibig namin na ikaw'y palaging makasama
Lalo na ang migranteng manggagawa na sa iyo'y umaasa.
Itong mga dibdib namin ay hindi kakaba-kaba
Kung sakaling mabigo tiyak sa likod namin nandyan ka
Mga suliranin at problema sa tuwina'y katulong ka
Sa makabagong panahon ikaw'y modernong propeta.
Tila tagapagligtas na gaya ni Superman o Batman
Sapagkat pagtulong sa kababayan tunay na maaasahan
Walang pinabayaan kahit hindi makayanan
Pilit sinasaklaw, kanya lamang matugunan.
Sakripisyo mo sa amin ay di gawang biro
Ang padreng tulad mo mahirap makatagpo
Mga nagawa mo kayamanan sa aming mga puso
Di mapaparam 'pagkat alaala mo'y nakatago.
Father Glenn Giovanni B. Jaron
Bantog na pangalan, dakila sa aming paningin
Sa lahat ng plano mo't mithiin nawa ikaw'y pagpalain
Mabuting kalusugan mo'y aming nais at tuwina'y dalangin.
MALIGAYANG PASKO!
PASKO
Bro. Joel Y. Tavarro
Himig ng pasko ay sumapit na naman
Kung may tampuhan inyo ng kalimutan
Tayo'y magbigayan upang mabiyayaan
Maghari nawa sa ating lahat ang kapayapaan.
Espiritu Santo'y bababa, tayo nawa'y lukuban
Sa puso ng lahat nawa ay manahan
Pag-ibig sa kapwa ay paghaharian
Magmahalan bilang magkapatiran.
Pagsapit ng Pasko lubos ang kagalakan
Pagbukas ng mga aginaldo, ating kinasasabikan
Sa araw na ito tayo ay magbatian
"Maligayang Pasko", lahat ay magdiwang.
Kalimutan ang lumbay at problema sa buhay
Sa liwasan ay magnilay, maibsan ang pagkatamlay
Mga kaibigan ay kumakaway ikaw ay hinihintay
Sa iyong kalungkutan sila'y iyong karamay.
Magmasid sa magarang kapaligiran
Sari-saring kulay ng ilaw na nagkikislapan
Christmas tree sa lansangan kay-inam pagmasdan
Kay gandang kuhanan ng mga larawan.
Tayo'y maglabasan sa kanyang kaarawan
Huwah kayong magtago sa inyong mga kunjang
Na para bagang kayo ay nasa kulungan
Inyo namang pasyalan ating simbahan.
Ipagpaliban ang nakaugalian o kaya'y kalimutan
Ang gawaing nakasanayan na pansarili lamang
Marami sa atin ito ay pinagkakaabalahan
Sapagkat napakahalaga at minsan lang dumaan.
Diwa ng pasko, kumakalat na sa sangkatauhan
Ang panahong ito'y ating pinaghahandaan
Kaunti man ang pagkain, atin nang pagsaluhan
Tayo ay magalak at magkasiyahan.

God is the Healer

By Amie Sison
“… Bawal magkasakit...” is one of the television advertisements that we are familiar with. This is more significant when you are
living in a foreign country such as South Korea. Unfortunately, we do get sick. When we get sick, we long for our families and friends.
We need someone who will take care of us.
I remember that when I am in the Philippines, my father takes care of me when I am sick. My mother hurries from her work to
check if I am ok at home. My brother also tries to help. So do other caring relatives and neighbors. It is wonderful to feel that you are not
alone when you are sick.
How about here in South Korea? Since our families, neighbors and friends are away, it is difficult to be sick. I recognize how
difficult it was when I had fever. In this crucial time, I turned to God. He made me well.
How about thousands of Filipinos who work in factories? They feel alone when they are sick. No one will help them. They feel
helpless. The longing to be with family members and friends is more urgent during this time. Imagine going to the clinic and pharmacy
and you really cannot explain what to say because of language barriers. It is frustrating when you cannot communicate how sick you are.
I suggest that it is at this time that you exercise your faith. Try saying "Please help me Lord."
I wrote this essay to suggest ways on how to cope with sickness in a foreign land. We do not have a choice but to get well since
we are breadwinners. In the past, when someone is sick, I used to give money. Now, I don’t only give money but I take time to care . I
can call to tell this person to get better or do an errand for someone who is sick. There are no fast rules on “caring for the sick” but it all
begins with one small step from you.
One affordable and easy thing that you can do is to offer prayers. Like laughter, prayer is the best medicine. Put your faith in Him
because he heals the sick. Knowing and believing that God heals is one of the greatest lessons I have learned in life.

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Rebenson Recaña
Former FEWA
President
Continuation from November Issue
EPS INFORMATION BOOTH
On the first week of January 2007,
FEWA has been allowed to use the office
space of Woori bank Hyehwa-dong
branch at Jongno-gu, Hyehwa-dong,
Seoul. This is in front of Saint Benedict
C a t ho l i c Ch u r c h at H ye h w a-
dong .Through the help of the
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center for Filipino
Migrants chaplain, Fr. Glenn Giovanni B.
Jaron, MSP and Prof. Emely Dicolen-
Abagat, Ph.D. FEWA adviser, FEWA is
now serving our fellow EPS workers,
industrial trainees, undocumented
individuals through information
dissemination and interactive
consultations regarding various labor
rights violation. FEWA provides
assistance in complaints concerning
severance pay, salary computation, etc.
FEWA also provides counseling and
negotiation with employers.
SEMINARS AND TRAININGS
FEWA volunteers took the leadership
training which was facilitated by FEWA
advis er P rof. Em ely Dic olen-
Abagat,Ph.D. Further, FEWA officers
attended seminars on Immigration laws
and Korean labor laws at the Philippine
Embassy. This was conducted by Atty.
Rodolfo Sabulao, former Philippine Labor
Attaché. FEWA also organized an
orientation seminar on wages and
compensation computation at the
Catholic Philippine Center. This was
attended by FEWA officers, volunteers
and Fr. GO Llubit, MSP.
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
FEWA aims to promote the total develop-
ment of its members. These include the
economic, cultural, moral, social, intellec-
tual and spiritual development. FEWA
volunteer members should develop their
potential so that they become self reliant
and responsible EPS workers.
FEWA actively participates in various
activities of the church and the Philippine
government. These include the Sta.
Cruzan, Holy Week, summer outings,
Christmas, women’s and migrants’ day
and Independence Day celebrations.
FEWA has engaged in public forum such
as the controversial national pension
system and labor issues concerning the
plight of migrant workers in South
Korea. Arturo Brion, Secretary of the
Department of Labor and Bishop
Teodoro Bacani were informed
regarding the real situation of EPS
workers during their visit.
FEWA APOSTOLIC ACT
FEWA volunteer members have been
assisting Fr. Glenn and the Archdioce-
san Pastoral Center for Filipino
Migrants, better known as the
“CENTER”, every Sunday in accommo-
dating and helping EPS workers who
have different problems. These include
the violation of Standard Labor
Contract, unpaid monthly salary, over-
time, night differential, holidays and
other benefits, illegal confiscation of
passport, certificate of alien registra-
tion, racial discrimination, unexplained
salary deductions, verbal and physical
abuses, sexual harassments and
employers’ non-compliance of laws.
PUBLICATION
SULYAPINOY newsletter is the official
publication of Filipino EPS Workers
Association (FEWA) in South Korea. It
was successfully launched last
December 2, 2007 at Hyehwadong,
Seoul. Its editorial Office is located at
OK Airtel Vision Asia, Hyehwadong,
Jongno-gu, Seoul. Philippine Overseas
Labor Office (POLO) staff headed by
Labor attaché Delmer Cruz, Fr.Alvin
Parantar, MSP- FEWA spiritual adviser,
officers, members and guests attended
the SULYAPINOY launching.
The newsletter aims to serve as a voice
of all EPS workers and to promote the
general welfare of its members.
SULYAPI NOY f eat ures artic les
concerning EPS and Filipino migrants.
It includes updates on basic Korean
labor laws, announcements from the
Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Justice,
POLO, Philippine Embassy and other
important activities involving Filipino
migrants in Korea.
CONCLUSION
2006 was indeed a great year. I thank
our Almighty God for giving me strength,
courage, enthusiasm, hope, inspiration
and guidance to serve as a leader. I
thank the Chaplain of the Archdiocesan
Pastoral Center for Filipino migrants,
Fr. Glenn Giovanni B. Jaron, MSP, and
Fr. Alvin Parantar, FEWA spiritual
advisers, Prof. Emely Dicolen-Abagat,
Ph.D., FEWA adviser, Engr. Glenn Rey
M. Agad, FEWA Administrative Adviser,
Bro. Jojo Geronimo-Asst. Editor of
Sambayanan newsletter,
SULYAPAN
Mr. Edgar Balista – President of the
Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic Community
and Engr. Wayne Manabat-FEWA graphic
artist for their support.
I am grateful to the Philippine Embassy
headed by her Excellency, Ambassador
Susan Castrence and staff, the Philippine
Overseas Labor Office (POLO) headed by
Labor Attaché Atty. Rodolfo Sabulao and
staff and his successor Labatt Delmer
Cruz, OWWA Senior welfare officer
Elizabeth Marie Estrada, OWWA officer
Esperanza Cobarrubias, Fr. Eugene
Docoy, SVD, Fr.Dong Marcaida, MSP, the
different Filipino community leaders in
South Korea, the FEWA ad-hoc committee
members- Nicolasito Marquez, Glenn Rey
Agad, Marciano Gonzales Jr., Ariel Epino,
Rey Centeno, Nelson Valenzuela, Romeo
Faltado, Bonifacio Famis, fellow FEWA
officers, volunteers and members.
Serving FEWA has taught me patience,
sacrifice and understanding. May the
newly elected FEWA officers be given the
spirit of volunteerism and dedication. I
have realized that we are not an individual
association but an entity that comprises
the different Filipino community organiza-
tions in South Korea. Each of us is an
essential part of the whole structure.
Let us prepare, unite, and strengthen our
association to fulfill our vision and mission
for the betterment of our fellow EPS
workers. This will certainly help improve
our working conditions as Overseas
Filipino Workers under the Human Re-
sources Development Services program of
the Republic of South Korea, known as
Employment Permit System (EPS).
Finally, let me quote this “…I shall pass
through this world but once, Any good
therefore that I can do, or any kindness
that I can show to any human being, let
me do it now. ...”
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
My warm congratulations to the Editorial
Staff of SULYAPINOY for the successful
outcome of our newsletter that was
launched recently. Likewise, To all
FEWA officers and volunteers for their
time and contributions that inspired the
team spirit alive. The presence of POLO-
officers headed by Atty. Delmer Cruz
(Labatt) and with the warm blessings of
Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP.
This Christmas Season, I wish all our
kababayans working here in Korea, the
good health and patience to overcome
physical and mental stress.
Merry Christmas and a fruitful New Year
to one and all !!!
Loreto Agustin - FEWA President
SULYAPINOY DECEMBER 2007 7
LABOR UPDATES
Three (3) years - Rehiring or
Reemployment System Procedure
1. An employer has to renew labor
contract within 30-90 days prior to
expiration of worker’s VISA.
2.The employer applies for worker’s
Visa, within two (2) weeks upon
application and if approved, a Certificate
of Confirmation of Visa Issuance (CCVI)
is issued by the Immigration Office. In
some cases, only a Secret Control
Number is given to the employer. Only
the CCVI or the Secret Number is
required by the Korean Embassy in the
Philippines, when the worker applies for
Visa.
3. At the POEA, please proceed to the
BALIK MANGAGAWA section.
Note: Foreign workers, both Industrial
Trainee System (ITS) and Employment
Permit System (EPS) who depart from
Korea possessing Certificate of
Reemployment and CCVI may reenter
Korea one month after the departure
date.
RE-ENTRY POLICY ( IN KOREAN)
(Re-Entry)
안국 내 재고용 과정
(예전 고용주와 재 계약하는 경우)
1. 고용지원센터 (Job Center)에 외국인
근로자 고용신청서 제출.
2. 진행자 : 고용주
• 근로자의 비자 만료 기간 30일 이전에,
고용주가 고용지원겐터 (Job Center) 에서
신청서 Re-employment Application Form
를 작성하고 제출 해야 합니다. (관련 서류 :
고용주의 사업자둥록증 사본, 외국인 고용
허 가서 사본, 근로자의 여권, 구용계약서
사본 둥)
• 외국인, 근로자의 재고용 확인서 발급
과 법무부 및 한국산업인력공단에 신고.
3. 진행자 : Job Center
• 고용지원겐터 (Job Center) 에서 신청
서 ‘Re-employment Application Form’를 받
으면, 앞서 말한 신청서 사본을 고용주와 근
로자에게 각각 1부씩 발급해 줍니다. (신청
서를 받은 날로부터 7일 이내)
• 그 이후고용지원겐터 (Job Center) 에
서 법무부와 한국산업인력공단에 신고
하게 됩니다.
• Job Seeker Roster에 자료를 입력하고
CCVI를 발급.
8 SULYAPINOY DECEMBER 2007
4. 진행자 : 한국산업인력공단 법무부 NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM
-한국산업인력공단 에서 Job Seeker
POLICY ON LUMP SUMP REFUND
IS LIKE A "THUNDERSTORM"
Roster에 Re-employment 둥록을 합니다. By Aquilino J. Juanites Jr.
- 법무부에서 CCVI를 발급합니다.
- 외국인 근로자의 귀국/재고용.
I read the article featured in “ Migrant OK
For the Philippines” dated February
5. 진행자 : 근로자 2007. This showed that Minister Sangsu
- 고용주가 재고용에 동의한외국인 근로
Lee (Ministry of Labor) said that " The
Korean government will do its best to
자는 다음 서류를 구비하여 본국으로 돌 help you receive proper compensation
아갑니다. for your work for so that you can return to
your homeland with a big sunny smile
1. Re-employment Application on your face". It was an inspiring
Form moment to all EPS workers. I was filled
2. CCVI with hope, courage and inspiration. The
근로자는 한국에서 출국한 날을 기준으
- Minister understood the plight of EPS
로 1개월 후에 한국에 재입국할 수 있으 workers. But out of nowhere, the recent
NPS Policy on lump sum refund strucked
며, 한국에 재입국하기 전에 E9 비자를 발 like a "thunderstorm" that shocked the
급 받기 위하여 분국 한국 대사관에 위 서 attention of all Filipino EPS Workers.
류 1, 2번을 제출합니다. I asked myself if the Principal Architect
-근로자는 언어시험과 재교육 대상에서
of NPS Policy had done the following:
면제됩니다. • conducted substantial
3. 고용지원센터 (Job Center)에 보 discussions with concerned
고. M in is t r ie s , A ge nc i es ,
government Organizations and most
No n -
6. 진행자 : 고용주
of all to the Foreign Work-Force
-고용주는 근로자가 도착한 날로부터 10
Policy Committee established, under
the office of the Prime Minister?
일 이내에 고용지원센터 (Job Center)에 • understood the plight of EPS
고용신고를 해야 합니다.
workers?
• respected the pronouncement of
- 근로자에 게는 업무변경이 허용되지 않
으며, 반드시 이전 고용주와 일을 해야만
Minister Sangsu Lee of Ministry of
Labor?
합니다. (고용주의 폐업이나 고용주의 임
I am very sure that there are adequate
금 미지불 둥 불가피한 경우는 제외) resources for better policy evaluation.
The NPS contribution of EPS workers
참고: 2007년 6월 1일 부터 실효 are part of their salary which is protected
under Labor Standard Act. To sum up,
the general sentiment of EPS workers
• 기타 자새한 내용은 노동부 홈페이지 did not tailor fit with this kind of policy
created, because it did not consider the
(www,molab.go.kr)
• 원클릭가이드 외국인을 참조하시 거
humanitarian and financial reasons.
나 노동부 종합상담센터 (국번없이 The Filipino EPS workers are performing
1350)로 문의하시기 바랍니다.
their duties to become productive
• 더욱 자세한 내용은 고용지원센터
citizens. Working overseas is a nation-
wide phenomenon in the Philippines. S
1588-1919로 문의하시기 바랍니다.
Korea has a shortage of domestic labor
force for 3D’s jobs.
Both countries (Philippines and S Korea) are benefiting from the present conditions.
Why do you need to create an Escape Goat Drama just perhaps to insure that the
EPS workers will exit first in this country before you refund their
contribution?
Finally, the EPS workers are neither begging nor appealing but rather requesting
that the NPS Policy makers suspend the implementation of the said policy. POLO
(Philippine Overseas Labor Office) should assist Filipino workers to negotiate for the
suspension of this policy.
The NPS lump sum refund is part of the limited cash that we can bring back to the
Philippines and to our families. If this is possible, then the “ big sunny smiles in
our faces” will become real.
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Compiled by: Reeve and Dave

1. Employment Permit System - Goyong Heoga Je 고용허가제 By: Sofonias ‘Chabok’ Paragsa
2. Retirement Pay / Severance Pay – Toe Jik Geum 퇴직금 ACROSS
3. Daily Payment System – Ildang Je 일당제 1-meat

4. Monthly Payment System – Weolgeup Je 월급제 2- companion, partner

5. Yearly Payment System-Yeonbong Je 연봉제 4- embassy

6. Night shift – Yagan 야간 7- Plant/Factory manager (w/ respect)

7. Day shift – Jugan 주간 9- Suwon Station (train)
8. Working in Shift - Kyodae Keunmu 교대 근무 11- what
9. Rotation System – Kyodae Je 교대제 12- hospital
10 Company President - Sajang(nim) 사장님
11. Chairman - Hoejang(nim) 회장님
12. Company Director - Isa(nim) 이사님 DOWN
13. Consultant - Jeonmu(nim) 전무님 1- Korea University
14. Plant Manager - Kongjang-jang(nim) 공장장님 3- Motel, inn
15. Assistant Plant Manager - Shiljang(nim) 실장님 5- Factory owner (w/ respect)
16. Department Head - Bujang(nim) 부장님 6- Market
17. Section Head - Gwajang(nim) 과장님 7- Government office worker
18. Assistant Section Head – Daeri(nim) 대리님 8- Working gloves
19. Office Staff – Saweon(nim) 사원님 9- Water melon
20. Line Leader - Ju-im(nim) 주임님 10- Station staff
21. Group/Party Leader - Banjang(nim) 반장님
22. Team Leader-Timjang(nim) 팀장님
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by Dondave Jabay
11th CONFERENCE HYEHWA-DONG
BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2007
SEMI FINAL BERTH APPROACHES
15 teams out, 12 remaining teams con-
tinuously fight for survival
yehwa-dong, Seoul – As the 1st
H elimination round finally over, the
tournament ruthlessly ousted 15 teams as
the other 12 survived. These 12 feted
teams will continuously show their fight-
ing spirit as the 2nd elimination berth be-
gins.
Recalling back the 11th Conference
chronicle, the organizers headed by
tireless sports committee chairman and
its members managed busily but suc-
cessfully the tournament’s opening cere-
mony on April 22, 2007.
The opening game between Ilocano
versus Cavite demonstrated a spec-
tacular game as each teams’ starting
line ups played like a pro. Cavite team
took control early and led by double digits
in each of the four quarters but it was the
Ilocanos who gained the final tempo of
the game.
“It was one of the most impressive open-
ing games I have ever seen in this com-
munity,” one of the diehard basketball
fanatic said.
Before the game, the organizers on the
other hand, also spiced-up the opening
season with muse competition and grand
parade.
It was a memorable day for Capampan-
gan Brotherhood Association team as it
garnered the best muse award while
Davao team snatched the best in sports
wear. Other awards were given to Am-
boyz and Hunters team, who were tied for
best in uniform award.
“This season shows another milestone for
Filipino migrant workers in Hyehwa-dong
community.” Aiko, a sports
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us a chance to relax from our grueling
job and to show our sportsmanship to
our fellow KABABAYANS and even to TEAM STANDINGS AFTER
the Koreans,” he added. 1ST ELIMINATION ROUND
The participating teams were divided
into 3 brackets in lottery. Each bracket Bracket A
composed of 9 teams playing against
1. Bancor (Eliminated)
each other in an elimination game
format. First 5 teams of each bracket 2. Cavite Saints (Eliminated)
will be eliminated during the 1st elimina- 3. Foreignmart
tion round. The 12 remaining teams will 4. Ilocano
then be divided into 4 brackets. Using
the draw lot format, each team must
play 2 sets of games against its picked
5. Myeonmok
6. Samwolgok Jazz (Eliminated)
opponents in the same bracket. Only 2 7. Villasinians
teams of each bracket who gain a 8. Wild Cats (Eliminated)
highest winning standing will secure 9. Yongsan (Eliminated)
their place into the quarter-final slot.
Ilonggo best player Ebro Servania said, Bracket B
“Each winning game is a necessity for 1. Blades (Eliminated)
us especially in the 2nd elimination 2. Bicol Heat (Eliminated)
round”. Recently, the Ilonggos 3. Davao
outlasted the Ilocanos in their last
4. Hunters (Eliminated)
game that secured them a place for the
next elimination round. On the other 5. Ilonggo
hand, Myeonmok’s ‘twin tower’ Viray 6. Mindoro
and Nalus led their team into a 7. Pioneers (Eliminated)
convincing win against the Capampan- 8. Rosarians
ganos. “The game was very important
9. Southlife (Eliminated)
for us. We cannot afford for even just a
single loss because each game loss
would definitely blurs our chances for Bracket C
the semi-final spot,” the best players of 1. Amboyz (Eliminated)
the game commented. 2. Capampangan Brotherhood Assos (CBA)
In the quarter-final round, each team 3. Iba-anians
will play a do-or-die game in their 4. Isabela
respective bracket. The winner will 5. Laguna (Eliminated)
proudly but hardly elevates its team to 6. Quezon (Eliminated)
the semi-final slot or the so called the
7. Sagad
Magic 4. These four teams will play a
single round robin against each other. 8. SMA (Eliminated)
The two winningest teams will play for a 9. Vizmin (Eliminated)
championship game while the other two
teams will play for 3rd and 4th placer.
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