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In the eyes of the older generation of Filipinos 'He' was an American Idol!

Jose Sison Luzadas

Let us have a moment in history to review what the Filipinos during the Commonwealth period dominated by Quezon and ...

Golden Reunion – Marcelo H Del Pilar High School (MHPHS)- Class 1960

Erlinda Calalang Zabella

Kababalik ko lang mula sa pagbabakasyon sa Pilipinas. ...

KOR DIAMOND ANTWERP BELGIUM CELEBRATED 10TH CHARTERING ANNIVERSARY

Sir Dominiek Segaert

Saturday January 23, 2010 the KOR Diamond Chapter of Antwerp in Belgium (Europe) celebrated with 82 active participants the 10th ...

Centrepoint, Zahid, Sarco-Jeddah, Solid North & Saudi Oger win in Jollibee–FBA event

Gared Angio

Jeddah - Basketball fans cheered their favorite teams and players participating in the ongoing 1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball ...

AGGASS Cooking Fever Nagsimula Na!

J. Nava Cruz

Sisimulan na ng Lupon ng mga Artista Para sa Kultura at Sining (Artists League for Culture & Arts) ...

A TRIP TO PANGASINAN – A TRAVELLER’S ACCOUNT

Rene Calalang

In the few times I had traveled in some part of Central Luzon, to be more specific, in some sections ...

Pinay OFW, Nagbigay Babala base sa kaniyang “6 A.M to 7:30 A.M. 2008 Ordeal”

J. Nava Cruz

Napag-alaman na matagal nang gustong mailathala ni Dra. Alicia (Alice) B. Magallanes, taga Mandaue, Cebu City, dumating sa Kaharian noong ...

All you need to know when pregnant in the land of windmills, bikes, dikes and tulips

Lana Kristine Flores-Jelenjev

In just a few months time two good friends of mine are going to be first time mommies. But before ...

A PERSONAL INVITATION FROM PROF. JOSE MARIA SISON

I am inviting all my friends in The Netherlands and nearby countries to a dinner, forum, and the musicale film ...

The Last Tribes of Mindanao, the Maranao from Lake Lanao

Ronald de Jong

Together with the Illanun and Maguindanao, the Maranao are one of three indigenous Muslim groups native to the island of ...

An Invitation: In Celebration of the Holy Eucharist With His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales, Archbishop of Manila

Date: April 28, 2010 (3:00PM)
Venue: Holy Family Church(Heilige Familie Kerk)
Venlo-The Netherlands

PAGTITIPON NG SUMASAMPALATAYANG BAYAN
ISANG PAGDIRIWANG AT PASASALAMAT
KASAMA ANG KANYANG KABUNYIAN

10 May 2010 National Elections Overseas Absentee Voting

Philippine Embassy, The Hague

To our friends in the Filipino Community in the Netherlands,

We would like to inform you ...

FDCP holds historical scriptwriting contest

As emailed for posting by The Philippine Embassy-The Hague

ANNOUNCEMENT
March 3, 2010

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is holding a national scriptwriting competition ...

1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball Off to a Flying Start

Gared Angio

Jeddah - The much awaited 1st Jollibee & 29th FBA Basketball Tournament started with a big bang at the ...

Pagdalaw

Ni Manny G. Asuncion

Medyo nainip na si Mang Eding, Kanina pa siya nakaupo sa hintayan ng estasyon ng bus. Binuksan ...

The Grey Club

By Orquidia Valenzuela (member Grey Club Steering Committee)

On the possibility of inclusion in the coverage...

"Unlimited Stay in the Philippines"

ZORGVERZEKERING (Health Insurance) in the Netherlands

Since the Grey ...

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Chronological History

No other event in the Filipino community of The Netherlands can aptly be tagged as THE event of the year…more than The Philippine Independence Day Picnic.

THE picnic that began in 1988 became the community’s biggest annual reunion and showcase of Philippine culture, and for 20 years until 2008, organized by THE COALITION.

Philippine Independence Day Celebration: The Beginning and How it all started
1960s – Mid-80s

During the late 60s, the practice, following protocol, was to give only a reception for members of the diplomatic corps in celebration of Philippine Independence Day, with Ambassador Eduardo Quintero, then Philippine’s envoy to the Netherlands. Filipinos and Dutch friends and businessmen were invited by the ambassador to his home on that occasion. It was a small Community then, comprising mostly of scholars, around five Filipinas married to Dutch and a small group of nurses....

The Philippine Independence Day Picnic of the Filipino Community in The Netherlands 1988 - 2008

Munting Nayon News Magazine

May 31, 2009

The JUBILEUM PICNIC , in celebration of 110th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, was another great milestone of the Filipino community in The Netherlands.

The organizer of the event, The COALITION consisting of Barangay sa Holland, Samahan of the Netherlands and United Filipino Dutch Association as member organizations, truly delivered its promise to make Picnic 2008 the best ever…being the 20th annual Indepedence Day Picnic held since the Picnic began in June 1988.

Based on 1200 cars/vans that passed the gate and at least 150 cars that parked outside the picnic area…. plus those who came by public transport…a record breaking attendance of approximately 7000 picnickers came to join the celebration at the sprawling Evenement Terrain of Spaarnwoude Park, coming from all corners ......

Record Breaking Attendance at the Philippine Independence Day Picnic

Spaarnwoude Recreation Park, Haarlem

June 7, 2008

THE CHILDREN IN DON MANUEL GK VILLAGE

Orquidia Valenzuela Flores

Posted February 6, 2009

Announcements

ESSEN - 2010 Cultural Capital of Europe
112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
June 12-13, 2010
Venue: Altesstrandbad in Essen-Werden,45239 Essen-GERMANY...

ARAW NG KULTURA / KULTURTAG

ESSEN - 2010 Cultural Capital of Europe
112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
June 12-13, 2010
Venue: Altesstrandbad in Essen-Werden,45239 Essen-GERMANY...

February 27, 2010

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It was a very hot sun beating down on Paris Sunday July 5 when we held the annual Kalayaan festivities at the Stade de la Muette in Paris. The Knights of Rizal, bearing the Philippine flags, led off a special parade starting from Place Trocadero in the 16th district of Paris, and marched down Avenue Georges Mandel towards the Stade de la Muette which fronts the Bois de Boulogne....

Araw ng Kalayaan

Choy Arnaldo

July 5, 2009

The Mediterranean has always been a source of wonder to us. Last May, we could not resist joining a cruise that will sail from Savona (Italy) to Ajaccio (Corsica), Tunis; La Valletta (Malta), and Naples (Italy)…with 17-deck cruise ship Costa Magica, a 102,587 Ton ship built in 2004 with 1027 crew members (mostly Filipinos) and passenger capacity of 2672.

We persuaded a friend of the old days Pat Adolfo and her husband Dick Koorn to take the cruise with us. After checking their schedule, Dick booked a cabin with a view of the sea. For Pat and me it a journey through time, from 47 years back when we were still young and starting our work in the foreign service....

A Mediterranean cruise: Savona / Corsica / Tunis / Malta and Naples

Orquidia Valenzuela

July 4, 2009

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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”...

Juan Luna
AN ILOCANO WHO PAINTS LIKE THE RENNAISANCE MASTERS

On Modern Times and the Living Past

With Jose Sison Luzadas

February 8, 2010

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....

Dear Jose

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....

Sa Ating Wika

Orquidia Valenzuela

February 12, 2009

Medical Insurance Coverage in the Philippines²Dear 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 ......

Ayon Kay Nene

Corazon Dee, PhD

January 13, 2009

EyeOpenerThe Election campaign for national positions in the Philippines is officially on! To many people it is the start of fiestas and carnivals where candidates show their wares – they sing & dance, do fiery speeches attacking political opponents, invite movie, radio/television personalities to attract more people to their political rallies and meetings. To the Class D & E these are welcome opportunities to enjoy free foods and entertainment compliments of the candidates....

EyeOpener

Ber Pacheco

February 15, 2010

Si Colonel at AkoUna kong nakita ang kaniyang dalawang nakakuwadrong larawan ng kami ay magpunta sa kanilang tirahan, na isang pangkaraniwang apartment sa kalagitnaan ng lungsod ng Toronto upang kunin ang mga padala ng aking biyenan.

Tahimik akong nakaupo sa kanilang sofa sapagka’t ang aking maybahay at ang kaniyang maybahay ay nag-uusap sa kanilang wika na hindi ko naiintindihan at sapagka’t hindi ko naiintindihan ay natural lamang na hindi ako makihalo at sumabad sa kanilang usapan....

Mga Gintong Kwento

Rene Calalang

February 2, 2010

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....

RUBEN ABELLON RECEIVES
DUTCH ROYAL AWARD

Filipino Achievers in the Netherlands

Henk J. van der Vaart

April 27, 2007

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Pauline Flores

Sat 13th March 2010

London-UK-March

Greetings from Pauline Flores of London, UK. You have open a very good project promoting Philippines in other countries. I've live in England for more than 35 years and I salute you kabayan in Netherland what you have achieved. Well done

Congratulations

BUENO SILVA, Artist's Statement, Awards, Fellowships, Grants and Citations

Bueno Silva

Fri 12th March 2010

Chicago

I read the beautiful comments with whole hearted remarks by Ms. Elvira Buencamino -Bautista, a retired Humanities and English Professor at the University of the East.

Am so thankful and grateful that someone with high degree and respected status as professor of one of the Established Universities of our ...

Pinoy Family coping with the Blizzard of 2010

Dave

Thu 11th March 2010

Buffalo, New York

Try living in Buffalo, NY, the snow capital of the US or some people would ironically say "Miami of the North". The blizzard of 2010 in Washington D.C. is just a normal winter condition, blizzards, whiteouts, blowing& drifting snow,driveways that looks like a tunnel.Evey household owns a snowblower or you're not going to survive with just shoveling....

KOR DIAMOND ANTWERP BELGIUM CELEBRATED 10TH CHARTERING ANNIVERSARY

Sir Jaime T. Marasigan, KGOR

Thu 11th March 2010

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On behalf of the Knights of Rizal Canada Regional Executive Council, I would like to congratulate the KOR Diamond Chapter of Antwerp, Belgium of the European Region on your 10th Chartering Anniversary held at Salons De Watermeulen in Kruibeke on 23 January 2010. Sir Dominiek Segaert, KGOR, Chapter Commander, you ...

BUENO SILVA, Artist's Statement, Awards, Fellowships, Grants and Citations

Elvira Buencamino-Bautista

Thu 11th March 2010

Manila, Philippines

Awesome... I have so much respect for artists like Bueno Silva, Jr. who pursue their arts with passion, discipline, and dedication.

When God said, "Go forth and multiply." I know in my heart that He meant for us humans to be creative and productive not only in the biological ...

Ama, Asawa, Kapatid, Anak: “A Role and Career of a Lifetime”

GLOIA ICANG

Mon 8th March 2010

tenerife-spain

i relly admire people like art and joel for thier love and devotion for thier family.im also one of the filipino who is working abroad.we filipinos whos out of the country to seek for our future and help our family.we need to sacrifice, everything. i salute you.for all ...

GABRIELA Women’s Party – PARTY LIST

Agnes Urubio

Sat 6th March 2010

Germany

Are the platforms of Gabriela the all solution for good governance of the Philippines and contentment of the filipinos, men & women?

Bayan Muna Party list

Agnes Urubio

Sat 6th March 2010

Germany

Where can I find the candidates and read their profiles?

"bayan muna" sa aking unang pandinig, para bagang limitado at makasarili lamang ang pakay at hangarin ng partido para sa ating bansa.

Madaling mangako, subalit mahirap isagawa!

PHILIPPINE ELECTION 2010

Agnes Urubio

Sat 6th March 2010

Germany

Thank you „Munting Nayon“ for your initiative in publishing background information about the different personalities running for national presidency this coming May 2010. I personally consider your articles about them for us Pinoys overseas, for it is a big help in decision-making/selection of candidate[s], to campaign for him or for ...

An Invitation: In Celebration of the Holy Eucharist With His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales, Archbishop of Manila

Fr Cesar, MSP

Fri 5th March 2010

Nederlands

Greetings!

I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to you and to the Munting Nayon News Magazine for publishing the Invitation Letter for the Coming Visit of His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales, DD. here in the Nederlands.

It is our wish to gather our beloved Pinoys and their families ...

Bayan Muna Party list

jose ma. c. ochon

Wed 3rd March 2010

Bacolod City

What are the accomplishments of Bayan Muna partylist that benefited the marginalized members of their group? What have you done to improve the lives of the Ilonggos and what are your finished projects? I only saw you on picket lines and rallies against the government. How many years have you ...

KOR LAS VEGAS CHAPTER TO HOST 3RD USA REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

Sir Herminio P. Mendoza,Jr.,M.D.,KOR

Wed 3rd March 2010

Phoenix, Arizona

We at AZKOR,Inc. are all very excited to meet and mingle with our fellow Rizalian's from all over the world!!!

Most sincerely,

Hermie or Herman Mendoza,Jr.,M.D.,Deputy Commander,AZKOR,Inc.

A Superb Night- “ Fly Me to the Moon” Valentine Concert

Judith Lopez

Fri 26th February 2010

austrailia

I read an article of Studio Six Productions in Enrich Magazine..and I applaud them for giving local talents a chance to showcase their gods gift...more power to
Studio Six of Toronto

Rizalian tour in Germany (Heidelberg, Wilhelmsfeld) and Czech Republic (Budejovice)

Sir Barry BowmanKGOR

Thu 25th February 2010

Philippines

Dear Sir Lucien,

I don't think anyone in their right mind could criticise you for what you have achieved and continue to do so.You have made your Study of Rizal open up doors to all of us and to give us insights to things we never knew. My friend please ...

Mutya ng Kalayaan 2009 The Winners

February 24, 2010

On Mutya ng Kalayaan The Winners

As I was checking your website with add:
http://www.mnnetherlands.com/categories/news/200/
200_mutyangkalayaan2009thewin.php

I realized that there's a mistake with the 2nd Runner up of the adult category. Her name is Catherine Luda, and not Pelina which is her cousin's family name who was supposed to participate instead. I ...

Rizalian tour in Germany (Heidelberg, Wilhelmsfeld) and Czech Republic (Budejovice)

Sir Manfred

Tue 23rd February 2010

Deutschland

Sir Lucien, we in Europe already knew your competence on Rizal. But I reiterate: you are the best!

Sir Manfred

Sen. Benigno S. Aquino III

Leticia Ramos Shahani - (Senator - l987-l998)

Mon 22nd February 2010

Manila

Thanks for sending me Munting Nayon news magazine. I read it with a great deal of interest, knowing that theOFW's play a vital part in shaping and directing our nation's progress.

I thought I would let you know that I am voting and campaigning for Noynoy and Mar for the ...

Braving the Sohoton Caves of Basey, Samar

khrizzy

Sun 21st February 2010

Makati, Philippines

Hi, Just want to know where you stayed in Samar when you did the Sohoton Cave? If you can recommend any nearby resort/hotel or any clean accommodation... I'd appreciate it. thanks

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