About Us: Now in its 22nd year of publication, Munting Nayon News Magazine(MN) is published monthly and mailed to recipients, catering to the Filipino Community of The Netherlands, including some recipients in Belgium, Luxembourg, and other European countries as well as USA, Canada and the Philippines. MN is operated by couple Eddie Flores and Orquidia Valenzuela.
Wed Mar 10 2010
Community Service
Kruibeke-Belgium
March 11, 2010
Saturday January 23, 2010 the KOR Diamond Chapter of Antwerp in Belgium (Europe) celebrated with 82 active participants the 10th Chartering Anniversary at Salons De Watermeulen in Kruibeke.
It was Sir Peter Van Bogaert, KGOR, Honorary Consul General and Adviser to the Supremo, who welcomed the guests.
Current Chapter Commander and Deputy Area Commander for Belgium Sir Dominiek Segaert, KGOR, was obviously a very happy man on this occasion with a full program...
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Jeddah, KSA
March 10, 2010
Jeddah - Basketball fans cheered their favorite teams and players participating in the ongoing 1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball Tournament at Saudi Hi-Tech compound here in Jeddah.
Jollibee the fastest growing fastfood chain in Saudi Arabia of Nesma Holding Compay Ltd. exclusively sponsored this tourney through the efforts and generosity of Mazen Zaki Munshi (marketing manager), Faisal Y. Bamhrez (division manager) and Billy Junn Tabares (marketing officer)....
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Charito Ramirez
To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,
We would like to inform you that voters may wish to access PoliticalArena.com at http://ph.politicalarena.com for information on the elections, candidates and other issues. PoliticalArena.com is a socio-political networking site set up in partnership with the COMELEC, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, and the Department of Foreign Affairs....
We would like to inform you that voters may wish to access PoliticalArena.com at http://ph.politicalarena.com for information on the elections, candidates and other issues. PoliticalArena.com is a socio-political networking site set up in partnership with the COMELEC, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, and the Department of Foreign Affairs....
Manny Valdehuesa was born in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao, 17 June 1939 and is married to Marita F. Mier of Zambales and Baler. The couple have 2 sons, Ariston and Basilio.
A graduate of Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan in Political Science and of the MBA program at Ateneo de Manila, he was a scholar at New York’s Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and studied economics at the Henry George School of Social Science....
A graduate of Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan in Political Science and of the MBA program at Ateneo de Manila, he was a scholar at New York’s Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and studied economics at the Henry George School of Social Science....
Manny was born to humble beginnings in Moriones, Tondo, Manila on December 13, 1949. His mother Curita Bambaa came from Pampanga and Bataan. His father, Manuel Montalban Villar, Sr. hailed from Iloilo. The second of nine children, Manny started selling sea food at the Divisoria Market at an early age. As a working student, he was able to put himself through school by finishing his studies at the University of the Philippines where he earned his bachelor of arts and Master of Arts degrees in Business Administration....
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
March 9, 2010
Base sa talaan ng mga kaganapan na ibinahagi ni Civil, napag-alaman na gaganapin ang weekly auditions sa ilang mga napiling Philippine international schools sa Kaharian...
Munting Nayon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
March 7, 2010
Ayon sa salaysay ni Alice, “Isang araw ng Rhamadan noong 2008, naimbitahan kaming magkakasama ni Dra. Sheila Pascual na doon na sa kanilang bahay matulog....
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The Netherlands
March 6, 2010
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
March 1, 2010
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The Netherlands
February 28, 2010
For the Filipino Community of The Netherlands
To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,
We are pleased to inform you that that the Commission on Filipinos Overseas has formally opened nominations for ......
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February 26, 2010
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Melbourne-Australia
February 24, 2010
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Delray Beach, FL
February 22, 2010
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
February 21, 2010
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Juan Luna
AN ILOCANO WHO PAINTS LIKE THE RENNAISANCE MASTERS
Spoliarium is the masterpiece that won gold medal in the 1884 National Exposition of Fine Arts in Madrid, Spain. The silver medal award went to another Filipino, Felix Ressureccion Hidalgo. Because of the unprecedented significance of the event where two Filipino painters were awarded medals and accolades there is every reason to celebrate. And rightfully, a celebration was called for the gathering of Filipino patriots and propagandists with the presence of invited guests mostly, Spanish liberals and members of the Freemasonry who showed support and sympathy to the Philippine Reform Movement. Dr. Jose Rizal was there to deliver such an important and memorable speech saying that: “Genius has no country, genius burst forth everywhere and genius is like light and air – the patrimony of all”...
AN ILOCANO WHO PAINTS LIKE THE RENNAISANCE MASTERS
On Modern Times and the Living Past
With Jose Sison Luzadas
February 8, 2010
Dear Jose
When we relate to other people, it is but natural to adapt different versions of yourself. One cannot openly say “ P*tang Ina” in front of one’s mother, or it would be quite unnatural to greet a peer by making “mano po”. With the collection of letters that Rizal exchanged, different aspects of his personality come out. Rizal kept all the letters that he received because “through them he wanted to study the character, temperament, transformation, and intellectual tendencies of his friends and countrymen” (Viola 324). So we do the same now to him.
In a letter, addressed to Trinidad Rizal, Rizal fits into the role of “Kuya”. He tells of his adventures in Germany and his impression of German women who are not afraid of men and are more concerned with substance than with appearances. So like any kuya, he encourages Trining to form the habit of studying, so as to adorn herself with substance. He ends the letter asking her to write him back in Spanish....
In a letter, addressed to Trinidad Rizal, Rizal fits into the role of “Kuya”. He tells of his adventures in Germany and his impression of German women who are not afraid of men and are more concerned with substance than with appearances. So like any kuya, he encourages Trining to form the habit of studying, so as to adorn herself with substance. He ends the letter asking her to write him back in Spanish....
MNStudent Column
Anna Cristina B. de la Paz, AB European Studies
November 22, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMASNo one can deny that Christ Jesus is the reason for the season of CHRISTMAS that is why it is called CHRISTmas. It is his birth some two thousand years ago in Bethlehem that we are celebrating today. Sometime ago, people in their perceived hurried and busy life started to shorten Christmas to Xmas. Merry Xmas became in vogue in lieu of the original and longer Merry Christmas mostly in nonformal print and written media. But to think of it, X in Xmas does not mean an unknown entity or quantity like the X in Xray discovered by Roentgen rather it is the first letter of Christos, the Greek X or CHI and thus X in Xmas is the abbreviation for Christ. So it is still alright however in recent years of modern commercialism and political correctness, Merry Christmas or its short form of Xmas is being phased out altogether in the corporate and commercial greetings with Happy Holidays and/or Seasons Greetings....
Retiree's Square Corner
Ven Del Pilar Faundo, Lifetime member of the Knights of Rizal Canada
December 16, 2009
Update Issue - February, 2008NAGBABAGONG KLIMA SA PILIPINAS, nitong nakaraang dalawang buwan nagsisidaing ang mga naninirahan sa Baguio dahil sa tindi ng ginaw, 8-sentigrado. Di pa umano sila nakadanas ng pangangatog sa ginaw. Dahil hindi naman nangyayari ito, walang central heating ang mga bahay. Suot daw nila ay patong-patong at nakabalabal ng makapal.
Naitanong namin sa sarili, paano na lang yong mga taga Cordillera na hubad ang kalahati ng katawan at nakatapak. Sinasabing magtatagal pa itong lamig....
Naitanong namin sa sarili, paano na lang yong mga taga Cordillera na hubad ang kalahati ng katawan at nakatapak. Sinasabing magtatagal pa itong lamig....
Sa Ating Wika
Orquidia Valenzuela
February 12, 2009
Medical Insurance Coverage in the Philippines 2Dear Nene,
How are you?
First, we would like to inform you that together with other kababayans I miss your advisory column Ayon kay Nene very much. May I also inform you I have kept past issues of Munting Nayon and have used them several times to answer some questions of our kababayans. I am happy that your column is now available on the Munting Nayon website.
Last month, I was finally confronted just like others who have experienced it before me to send emergency money for my mother who was sick and had to be hospitalized for pneumonia. My sister called me in the middle of the night (7:00 AM Philippines time) to tell me to send urgent money to be used ......
How are you?
First, we would like to inform you that together with other kababayans I miss your advisory column Ayon kay Nene very much. May I also inform you I have kept past issues of Munting Nayon and have used them several times to answer some questions of our kababayans. I am happy that your column is now available on the Munting Nayon website.
Last month, I was finally confronted just like others who have experienced it before me to send emergency money for my mother who was sick and had to be hospitalized for pneumonia. My sister called me in the middle of the night (7:00 AM Philippines time) to tell me to send urgent money to be used ......
Ayon Kay Nene
Corazon Dee, PhD
January 13, 2009
EyeOpenerAfter spending the Christmas holidays in the Philippines, Filipino balikbayans left the country with a heavy heart. Many of my balikbayan friends were telling me that they would prefer to stay in the Philippines once they retire. They find the Philippines a happy place to live in. There are many beautiful places to see, many eateries and restaurants with different food style which cater to one’s appetite even in the wee hours of the morning. Whiling away the evening in one of the coffee shops in places like Greenbelt area in Makati, Serendra & Bonifacio High street at the Old Fort Bonifacio, Eastwood at Libis, Quezon City, Araneta area, Cultural Center area ......
EyeOpener
Ber Pacheco
February 25, 2009
Si Colonel at AkoUna kong nakita ang kaniyang dalawang nakakuwadrong larawan ng kami ay magpunta sa kanilang tirahan, na isang pangkaraniwang apartment sa kalagitnaan ng lungsod ng Toronto upang kunin ang mga padala ng aking biyenan.
Tahimik akong nakaupo sa kanilang sofa sapagka’t ang aking maybahay at ang kaniyang maybahay ay nag-uusap sa kanilang wika na hindi ko naiintindihan at sapagka’t hindi ko naiintindihan ay natural lamang na hindi ako makihalo at sumabad sa kanilang usapan....
Tahimik akong nakaupo sa kanilang sofa sapagka’t ang aking maybahay at ang kaniyang maybahay ay nag-uusap sa kanilang wika na hindi ko naiintindihan at sapagka’t hindi ko naiintindihan ay natural lamang na hindi ako makihalo at sumabad sa kanilang usapan....
Mga Gintong Kwento
Rene Calalang
February 2, 2010
RUBEN ABELLON RECEIVES
DUTCH ROYAL AWARD
Annually, on the occasion of her birthday, the ruling Monarch of Netherlands, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix awards deserving Dutch the Order of Oranje-Nassau.
April 1892, Queen Dowager and Regent Emma initiated the Order so that Royal appreciation for distinct exemplary citizenship could be made both visible and public....
DUTCH ROYAL AWARD
April 1892, Queen Dowager and Regent Emma initiated the Order so that Royal appreciation for distinct exemplary citizenship could be made both visible and public....
Filipino Achievers in the Netherlands
Henk J. van der Vaart
April 27, 2007