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Dear Kuya Bert February 2008 issue back to President's Desk February – the month of Love There are so many events in February like the Chinese New Year, President’s Day, FCS Spelling Bee, etc. However, February is best remembered because of Valentine’s Day. It is all about Love – love for your spouses, your sweethearts, your family, your friends, your fellowmen and country. No love however, is greater than the love of God for us for he sacrificed his son to die on the cross so that we could all be forgiven and saved! Let us not forget that.
THE NICHOLAS CRUZ CASE Dear readers, Nicholas Cruz of Tacoma was killed at a gas station in Puyallup in November, 2007. The Puyallup Police and the Pierce County Prosecutor investigated the tragic incident, and determined that the shooter acted in self-defense and was not charged of any crime. The Cruz family does not agree and they strongly feel that there were flaws in the investigation and that some injustice was committed. They are now seeking support to persuade the Pierce County Prosecutor to “re-open” the case so that the truth will be known and justice can be served.
Dear Bert and Alma, On behalf of my brother Harold and myself, I want to thank you for the opportunity to briefly state our case at your January 13th meeting. I was amazed at how involved your group became in wanting to learn more about the shooting of my nephew Nicholas Cruz. Bert, I owe their participation to your leadership. And later, I was especially taken by Alma Kern's sincere interest in the details of the case. Alma made us feel very comfortable in knowing that we have your full support in fighting and advocating our case for justice. I feel that with both NaFFAA and FCS we now have the synergy and power to make a difference and to move our agenda forward. And, Rafael Bautista has to be one of the nicest young men I have ever met; he is truly an asset to your organization. Rafael was very helpful and appeared very confident in his abilities to get things done; I like that in a person. Harold and I enjoyed our meeting and felt it was very worthwhile and that we had gained another step forward. We are both very appreciative and thank you again for your support and commitment. I look forward to working with you both as well as other members of your board. Take care my friends and God bless.
A WORD OF THANKS
Dear Kuya Bert and the Filipino Community of Seattle Council:
On behalf of my mother and father, Emma and Vincent A. Lawsin, and all of my siblings,
we would like to thank you and the members of the Filipino Community of Seattle for all
the support and prayers that you have given to my mom while she was in the hospital
this past week.
Emily Lawsin
LOOKING FOR A FILIPINA NANNY Hi there, I spoke with Bert today concerning my 3-1/2 year old boy. I am a single mom looking for a nanny who may be able to live with us and I was hoping to find someone who could speak Tagalog, or another Filipino dialect so my son could learn the language. I am Filipina, although I don't know the language. Preferably we would have someone who could share our home with us and work 4 days a week while Luke is in daycare one day a week. All rent and utilities and living expenses are paid for plus they'll get $200/wk!
We recently moved to
Seattle and could really use some help! Thank you!
IS JPEPA BAD FOR THE PHILIPPINES? Dear Folks, I wrote the following article, "Brouhaha Over Basura," more than a year ago after President Arroyo and then Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizmi signed the controversial Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). Last week, President Arroyo called on the senators to ratify JPEPA. The senators are divided on whether JPEPA is beneficial to the country or not. JPEPA should not be ratified because one of its key provisions is to allow Japan to dump its toxic and hazardous waste on Philippine soil. JPEPA is not beneficial to the Philippines and should not be ratified by the Philippine Senate without the removal of the controversial importation of toxic and hazardous waste. I urge you to write the (Philippine) senators and demand that they reject JPEPA. Perry Diaz - Columnist
APPLYING FOR A PHILIPPINE PASSPORT Hi ! Kuya Bert, My apologies for this unsolicited e-mail. I was trying to call the FCC hotline (206) 722-9372 but I can’t go thru. Anyway, I have one question: Does the FCC accept or process renewal of Philippine Passport. If so, how long does it take? I would appreciate for any guidelines in this regard. Thanks for your help. Allan A. Valerio - Bellingham
MOTHER WANTS TO GO BACK TO RP Po, I am writing to you about my mother in
Seattle. I live in Pampanga Philippines. Dear Maricar: Thank you for contacting the Filipino Community of Seattle. I sincerely believe that we can help you in your predicament. Have your mother come to the Filipino Community Center (5740 ML King Jr. Way South, Seattle, WA. 98118). We will assist her in applying for a Philippine Passport. It will help if she still has her old Philippine Passport. At any rate we will tell her what it takes to apply for a new passport. If you give me her name or your sister's name, we can contact her. We will do our best to help. That is what our organization is here for. Dear readers: Through the help of Mars Rivera, we were able to help the mother of Maricar apply for her passport. It won’t be long now that she will be able to go back to the Philippines and be with her daughter, Maricar.
WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES Mr. Caoili: With the growing trend of Pinoy expatriates getting married in the Philippines or transporting local suppliers for their weddings abroad (Philippine suppliers offer world class quality at very competitive prices), we wish to invite all our soon-to-weds kababayans in Seattle, WA, through The Filipino Community of Seattle, to visit WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES, the biggest, most comprehensive, and longest running wedding fair in the Philippines. This is what the entire Philippine wedding industry gears up for with fashion designers, cake artists, caterers, photographers, videographers, bridal limousine providers, hotels, garden venues, stationers, and other specialty wedding suppliers, introducing their latest designs, portfolios, and packages. WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES will feature the latest trends and newest styles in saying “I Do” on 8–9 March 2008 at the PICC Forum, CCP Complex. For more details, pls. visit www.themesnmotifs.com or email us at info@themesnmotifs.com. Sharon P. Fabian - Managing Director
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