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Schedule of Chinese New Year Activities
Urban Lunar New Year lantern carnival:
Mar 1, 2018, 7:30pm-9:30pm – Youth night.
Mar 2, 2018, 7:30pm-10pm – Carnival night.
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsimshatsui.

New Territories West LNY lantern carnival:
Mar 2, 2018, 7:30-9:30pm – Youth night.
Mar 3, 2018, 7:30-10pm – Carnival night.
Tung Chung North Park, Lantau Island.

New Territories East LNY lantern carnival:
Mar 3, 2018, 7:30-9:30pm – Youth night.
Mar 4, 2018, 7:30-10pm – Carnival night.
Hong Kong Velodrome Park, Tseung Kwan O

POLO Transfer:  
The public is hereby informed that from Dec. 10, 2017, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office has relocated to the 16th and 18th floors of the Mass Mutual Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wanchai. The following services will be provided by POLO: contract processing, OEC and BMOnline registration, OWWA-related matters and inquiries, complaints against employers and employment agencies and labor-related inquiries.

Caritas Seminar on FDW RIghts
Caritas Asian Migrant Workers Social Service Project is offering the following seminars for foreign domestic workers:
Smart Workers’ Seminar “Employment Problems & Protection”. Content: 1. Does the government allow if I sleep on the sofa of living room? 2. How to get back my passport which is kept by the employment agency? 3. How to lodge a complaint if the work condition is totally different from the employment. For details call: 2147-5988.

For Tinikling Lovers
The Tinikling Group of Migrants is in need of male/female performers with or without experience, no age limit. TGM performs mostly for LCSD events. Interested person may contact Marie Velarde @ 67175379, Emz Bautista @ 98512804 and Rowena Solir @97331049.

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
The Exiles Touch Rugby group is inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pmat the Happy Valley Pitch 8.  For those interested please contact: Ghelai 65414432 whatsapp/sms or click “like” on Exiles HK facebook page

Wanted: softball players
The all-Filipina softball team is open for tryouts. Those who are interested, especially those with prior experience in the game may contact Team Captain Don Gaborno at 5318-5113

An invitation to play volleyball
Calling sport-minded Filipinas who want to play volleyball. A team is being organized by a group led by Shane Key Gonzales . Interested parties may contact Shane at 54498080.

Baka gusto mo itong salihan

PCG Holidays:
The Philippine Consulate General and its affiliate agencies including POLO will be closed on the following dates:
Dec. 31 (Sunday) – Last Day of the Year
Jan. 1 (Monday) - New Year
Jan. 2 (Tuesday) - Special Non-Working Holiday
In case of emergency, please call 9155 4023 (Consular Assistance), 2866 0540 (POLO) or 6315 8324 (OWWA)

POLO Transfer:  
The public is hereby informed that from Dec. 10, 2017, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office has relocated to the 16th and 18th floors of the Mass Mutual Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wanchai.  The following services will be provided by POLO: contract processing, OEC and BMOnline registration, OWWA-related matters and inquiries, complaints against employers and employment agencies and labor-related inquiries.

For Tinikling Lovers
The Tinikling Group of Migrants is in need of male/female performers with or without experience, no age limit. TGM performs mostly for the LCSD events. Interested person may contact Marie Velarde @ 67175379, Emz Bautista @ 98512804and Rowena Solir @97331049.

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
We, the Exiles Touch Rugby group are inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pmat the Happy Valley Pitch 8.  If interested contact: Ghelai 65414432whatsapp/sms or click like on Exiles HK facebook page

Wanted: softball players
The all-Filipina softball team is now open for tryouts. Those who are interested, especially those with prior experience in the game may contact Team Captain Don Gaborno at 5318-5113

An invitation to play volleyball
Calling sport-minded Filipinas who want to play volleyball. A team is being organized by a group led by Shane Key Gonzales to compete in upcoming volleyball leagues in Hong Kong. Interested parties may contact Shane at 54498080.

POLO Transfer:  
The public is hereby informed that from Dec. 10, 2017, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office will be located on the 16th and 18th floors of the Mass Mutual Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wanchai. The following services will be provided by POLO: contract processing, OEC and BMOnline registration, OWWA-related matters and inquiries, complaints against employers and employment agencies and labor-related inquiries.

Holidays:
The Philippine Consulate General and its affiliate agencies including POLO will be closed on the following dates:
Nov. 30 (Thursday) – Bonifacio Day
Dec. 25 (Monday) – Christmas Day
Dec. 26 (Tuesday) – Boxing Day or Day After Christmas HK Holiday
Dec. 31 (Sunday) – Last Day of the Year
In case of emergency, please call 9155 4023 (Consular Assistance), 2866 0540 (POLO) or 6315 8324 (OWWA)

Kwentong Pagkain
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong SAR is pleased to announce that Mama Sita Foundation (MSF) is inviting all Filipinos abroad to join the contest titled “Mga Kwentong Pagkain.”
The contest, with the theme “Regional Food Heritage,” is open to anyone willing to tell an interesting story about food-detailed accounts of local or regional recipes, ingredients, food preparation, rituals or personal experiences – anything that can further promote awareness and appreciation for Philippine cuisine. MSF believes that overseas Filipinos have their own stories to share and encourages them to join the competition.
Full mechanics and additional information on the said competition may be found attached to this announcement.
Deadline for submission of applications is on 28 January 2018.
For further details, please email MSF at mgakwentongpagkain@gmail.com.


For Tinikling Lovers
The Tinikling Group of Migrants is in need of male/female performers with or without
experience, no age limit. TGM performs mostly for the LCSD events. Interested person
may contact Marie Velarde @ 67175379, Emz Bautista @ 98512804and Rowena Solir
@97331049.

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
We, the Exiles Touch Rugby group are inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We
practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pmat the Happy Valley
Pitch 8.  For those interested please contact: Ghelai 65414432whatsapp/sms or click like
on Exiles HK facebook page

Wanted: softball players
The all-Filipina softball team is now open for tryouts. Those who are interested,
especially those with prior experience in the game may contact Team Captain Don
Gaborno at 5318-5113

An invitation to play volleyball
Calling sport-minded Filipinas who want to play volleyball. A team is being organized by
a group led by Shane Key Gonzales to compete in upcoming volleyball leagues in Hong
Kong. Interested parties may contact Shane at 54498080.

Consulate closed on these dates

The Philippine Consulate General will be closed to the public on the following dates: Nov 30 (Thursday) Bonifacio Day, Dec 25 (Monday) Christmas Day, Dec. 26 (Tuesday) Boxing Day , Dec. 31 (Sunday) Last Day of the Year. There will be no official transactions at both the PCG and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office on these dates. In case of emergency,  call: 9155 4023 ( Consular/ Assistance), 2866 0640 (Polo), 6345 9324 (Owwa)

PaStaran 2017
All Filipino community organizations are invited to join PaStaran (Paligsahan sa Paggawa ng Parol). All parol entries must be made of recycled materials, and should measure between 0.8 to 1 meter in diameter. To join, register with the PCG ‘s cultural section between Nov 12 to Dec. 10, 2017. Videos of each entry running no longer than 2 minutes must be sent to the cultural section from Dec.17 up to no later than 5pm on Dec 20. The parols will then be displayed in Chater Garden starting at 4pm on Dec24. Winners will be announced during a program just before the Misa de Gallo Prizes of $5,000; $3,000; $2,000 and $1,000 will be awarded to the first four winning entries. For more details, check the Facebook page of the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong or email cultural.pcg@gmail.com

For Tinikling Lovers
The Tinikling Group of Migrants is in need of male/female performers with or without experience, no age limit. TGM performs mostly for the LCSD events. Interested person may contact Marie Velarde @ 67175379, Emz Bautista @ 98512804 and Rowena Solir @97331049.

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
We, the Exiles Touch Rugby group are inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pm at the Happy Valley
Pitch 8.  For those interested please contact: Ghelai 65414432 whatsapp/sms or click like on Exiles HK facebook page

Wanted: softball players
The all-Filipina softball team is now open for tryouts. Those who are interested, especially those with prior experience in the game may contact Team Captain Don Gaborno at 5318-5113

An invitation to play volleyball
Calling sport-minded Filipinas who want to play volleyball. A team is being organized by a group led by Shane Key Gonzales to compete in upcoming volleyball leagues in Hong Kong. Interested parties may contact Shane at 54498080.

Salihan mo ito

For Tinikling Lovers
The Tinikling Group of Migrants is in need of male/female performers with or without experience, no age limit. TGM performs mostly for the LCSD events. Interested person may contact Marie Velarde @ 67175379, Emz Bautista @ 98512804 and Rowena Solir @97331049.

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
We, the Exiles Touch Rugby group, are inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pm.  For those interested please contact: Ghelai 65414432 whatsapp/sms or click like on Exiles HK facebook page

Wanted: softball players
The all-Filipina softball team is now open for tryouts. Those who are interested, especially those with prior experience in the game may contact Team Captain Don Gaborno at 5318-5113

An invitation to play volleyball
Calling sport-minded Filipinas who want to play volleyball. A team is being organized by a group led by Shane Key Gonzales to compete in upcoming volleyball leagues in Hong Kong. Interested parties may contact Shane at 54498080.

For Tinikling Lovers

The Tinikling Group of Migrants is in need of male/female performers with or without experience, no age limit. TGM performs mostly for the LCSD events. Interested person may contact Marie Velarde @ 67175379, Emz Bautista @ 98512804 and Rowena Solir  @97331049.

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
We, the Exiles Touch Rugby group are inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pm at the Happy Valley
Pitch 8.  For those interested please contact: Ghelai 65414432 whatsapp/sms or click like on Exiles HK facebook page

Wanted: softball players
The all-Filipina softball team is now open for tryouts. Those who are interested,  especially those with prior experience in the game may contact Team Captain Don  Gaborno at 5318-5113

An invitation to play volleyball
Calling sport-minded Filipinas who want to play volleyball. A team is being organized by a group led by Shane Key Gonzales to compete in upcoming volleyball leagues in Hong Kong. Interested parties may contact Shane at 54498080.

Support Coins for Bethune 2017
Calling all Filipino community organizations! Please help raise much-needed funds for the Bethune House Migrant Women’s Refuge, which is looking after distressed women domestic workers. Save your coins and put them in donation cans that are distributed for free by Bethune House, or make your own container. Just get the stickers for the cans from Bethune to make sure your donation counts. Cans and stickets are available at the office of the Mission for Migrant Workers at St John’s Cathedral from Sunday to Friday. Deadline for submitting the filled-up cans is Sept. 17, 2017 in time for the 31st anniversary celebration of Bethune House on Chater Road. Every coin that you give helps give food and temporary shelter to migrant women in distress, as well as emergency, medical and legal assistance. For enquiries, please call 25322 8264, emailmission@migrants.net or send a message to the Facebook page, “Coins for Bethune Project”.

LET Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for those who wish to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers has been extended by the Professional Regulation Commission to Aug. 20. The LET is scheduled to take place next month. For inquiries, visit the POLO-Hong Kong SAR FB page

Wanted: Proctors for BLEPT
Teachers who passed the Board Licensure Examination  for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) are encouraged to enlist as proctors for the upcoming BLEPT on Sept 24, 2017.
Basic requirements:
Photocopy of passport page with picture
Photocopy of PRC Licence
Transcript of Records (optional)
Submit the documents in person to NOPT at Bayanihan Centre on July 30, Aug 6, 13 and 20 from 9am-5pm
Accepted applicants are required to attend a briefing seminar, the schedule to be announced later.
For further details call the NOPT hotline 5296 0156

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
We, the Exiles Touch Rugby group are inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pm at the Happy Valley Pitch 8.  For those interested please contact: Ghelai 65414432 whatsapp/sms or click like on Exiles HK facebook page
 
Wanted: softball players
The all-Filipina softball team is now open for tryouts. Those who are interested, especially those with prior experience in the game, may contact Team Captain Don Gaborno at 5318-5113

An invitation to play volleyball
Calling sport-minded Filipinas who want to play volleyball. A team is being organized by a group led by Shane Key Gonzales to compete in upcoming volleyball leagues in Hong Kong. Interested parties may contact Shane at 54498080.

Attention: Migrants with medical background
The Philippines Nurses in Hong Kong is inviting those with medical training or background (nurses, nursing graduates, caregivers or those who attended 1-day elderly care training seminar) to join our next seminar on  Elderly and Dementia Care. Date and venue TBA. For more information please contact Ms. Maybelle P. Frianeza at 28660640 or send a message at Philippine Nurses in Hong Kong Facebook Page.

Two-day health checks for FDWs
Caritas Asian Migrant Workers Social Service Project will conduct the following 2-day “Health Concern” programs on Sept 10 and 17 and  Sept 23 and 30 for foreign domestic workers. For details, call: :Sisca at 2147-5988.

Proyektong puwedeng salihan

Support Coins for Bethune 2017

Calling all Filipino community organizations! Please help raise much-needed funds for the Bethune House Migrant Women’s Refuge, which is looking after distressed women domestic workers. Save your coins and put them in donation cans that are distributed for free by Bethune House, or make your own container. Just get the stickers for the cans from Bethune to make sure your donation counts. Cans and stickets are available at the office of the Mission for Migrant Workers at St John’s Cathedral from Sunday to Friday. Deadline for submitting the filled-up cans is Sept. 17, 2017 in time for the 31st anniversary celebration of Bethune House on Chater Road. Every coin that you give helps give food and temporary shelter to migrant women in distress, as well as emergency, medical and legal assistance. For enquiries, please call 25322 8264, email mission@migrants.net or send a message to the Facebook page, “Coins for Bethune Project”.

Wanted: Proctors for BLEPT
Teachers who passed the Board Licensure Examination  for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) are encouraged to enlist as proctors for the upcoming BLEPT on Sept 24, 2017.
Basic requirements: Photocopy of passport page with picture, Photocopy of PRC Licence, Transcript of Records (optional)
Submit the documents in person to NOPT at Bayanihan Centre on July 30, Aug 6, 13 and 20 from 9am-5pm. Accepted applicants are required to attend a briefing seminar, the schedule to be announced later. For further details call the NOPT hotline 5296 0156

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
We, the Exiles Touch Rugby group are inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pm at the Happy Valley Pitch 8.  For those interested contact: Ghelai 65414432 whatsapp/sms or like Exiles HK FB page

Wanted: softball players
The all-Filipina softball team is now open for tryouts. Those who are interested, especially those with prior experience in the game may contact Team Captain Don Gaborno at 5318-5113

An invitation to play volleyball
Calling sport-minded Filipinas who want to play volleyball. A team is being organized by a group led by Shane Key Gonzales to compete in upcoming volleyball leagues in Hong Kong. Interested parties may contact Shane at 54498080.

Attention: Migrants with medical background
The Philippines Nurses in Hong Kong is inviting those with medical training or background (nurses, nursing graduates, caregivers or those who attended 1-day elderly care training seminar) to join our next seminar on  Elderly and Dementia Care on Aug 6, 13 and 20 at the POLO Conference Room, 11th Floor, Tower 1, Admiralty Centre. For more information contact Ms. Maybelle P. Frianeza at 28660640 or send a message at Philippine Nurses in Hong Kong Facebook Page.

Attention: Rugby enthusiasts
We, the Exiles Touch Rugby group are inviting rugby enthusiasts to join the team. We practice every Sunday at the Happy Valley Pitch 8 from 5pm to 8pm at the Happy Valley Pitch 8.  For those interested please contact: Ghelai 65414432 whatsapp/sms or click like on Exiles HK facebook page

Wanted: softball players 
The all-Filipina softball team is now open for tryouts. Those who are interested, especially those with prior experience in the game may contact Team Captain Don Gaborno at 5318-5113

Attention: Migrants with medical background
The Philippines Nurses in Hong Kong is inviting those with medical training or background (nurses, nursing graduates, caregivers or those who attended 1-day elderly care training seminar) to join our seminar on  Elderly and Dementia Care on July 2, 9 and 16  at the POLO Conference Room, 11th Floor, Tower 1, Admiralty Centre. For more information please contact Ms. Maybelle P. Frianeza at 28660640 or send a message at Philippine Nurses in Hong Kong Facebook Page.

Health checks for FDWs
Caritas Asian Migrant Workers Social Service Project will conduct the following 2-day “Health Concern” programs for foreign domestic workers:
Day 1: Body check on Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, glucose, musculoskeletal assessment & level stress. Schedule: 10 September 2017, 14:00 - 17:00; Day 2: 17 September 2017, 14:30 - 16:30
Day 2: Result Explanation & Community Resource for Follow up (Medium of Language: English & Indonesia). Schedule: Day 1: 23 September 2017, 14:00 - 17:00; Day 2: 30 September 2017 , 14:30 - 16:30
Fee: $20 for 2-day program, including test and handout (reservation is needed). Venue    : Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F. , No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong.
Contact: Sisca at 2147-5988.

Caritas: Occupational Health & Safety Workshop
July 5- August 5, 2017 (5 consecutive Saturdays). Fee: $20
Time : 2.15 p.m.- 4.30 p.m. ( 2.45 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. on 22 July 2017). Venue  : Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F., No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong. Content: Occupational sickness, physical health, mental health, pain management, employment rights, protection and community resources. Enquiries: 2147-5988

Holidays at PCG

The Philippine Consulate General and its attached agencies, including the Philippine Overseas Labor Office, will be closed on the following dates:

May 30 (Tuesday) - Tuen Ng Festival
June 12 (Monday) – Philippine Independence Day

There will be no official transaction at the Consulate on these dates.

For emergencies, please call the following hotlines:
9155-4023 Consular Assistance
6165 2406 Philippine Overseas Labor Office
6345 9324 OWWA
For further information, check:
Website: www.hongkongpcg.dfa.gov.ph
Facebook: Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong
Fax No: 2866 9885

Singer-comedian Mikey Bustos to perform in Hong Kong

Filipino-Canadian entertainer and YouTube star Mikey Bustos is coming to Hong Kong for an afternoon of music and laughter on May 28 at Duke of Windsor Social Service Building in Wan Chai. The event is presented by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association.

Dubbed as “The PinoyBoy”, Mikey achieved YouTube celebrity status due to his humorous videos about different aspects of Filipino culture. His music video parodies of contemporary pop songs and a capella covers have consistently garnered millions of views in the popular video streaming site.

Prior to his online fame, Mikey started his entertainment career as a contestant on the talent reality show Canadian Idol in 2003. He has toured internationally since 2004 and has performed as front act for major pop stars such as The Pussycat Dolls and Christina Aguilera. He now appears in Philippine TV shows and commercials while continuing to produce YouTube videos for his global audience.

For tickets and other details about Mikey Bustos’ performance in Hong Kong, contact 9203 0872.

Announcements

The World Report Award/ Documenting Humanity 2017 (Photography contest), organized by the Festival of Ethical Photography is now open. The award will give attention to works focusing on people and their social and cultural stories; public or private, minor or crucial, big human tragedies or petty daily stories, changes and immutability.
These are the five categories in this seventh edition of the award:
1) Master Award: This section is open to all photographers, professionals or amateurs. Entries must consist of min 20 and max 40 images. The prize is 6,000 euros cash.
2) Spot Light Award: This section is open to all photographers who did not receive one of the following awards before Apr 1, 2017: World Press Photo, W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography, Pulitzer Prize, POYi Picture of the Year and World Report Award, with exception for the multimedia category.
Entries must consist of min 20 and max 40 images. The photographers, who apply to this session, can also apply to the Master Award session.
The prize is 3,000 euros cash.
3) Short Story Award: Open to all photographers. Entries must consist of min 5 and max 10 images. The prize will be of 1,500 Euros gross cash.
4) European Photographers Award | France 2017: This section focuses on the different nationalities of the European photographers, and this year, it is open to French photographers and is done in collaboration with ManifestO Festival of Toulouse (France). Entries must consist of min 20 and max 40 pictures. The prize is 1,500 euros cash and participation in the Festival of Ethical Photography in 2017 and during the ManifestO Festival in 2018.
5) Single Shot category: The award, which is being given for the first time, will focus on the image’s ability to convey a powerful message, embodying the theme in a single shot.
The theme for this award is “Fertile Solidarity”, which aims to be a hymn to solidarity that generates future progress. The spirit of togetherness is realized through actions which bring and support the progress of our entire society. The prizes are: first prize, 800 euros cash; second prize, 500 euros cash; third prize, 400 euros gross cash.
For further information, log on to www.festivaldellafotografiaetica.it/wra2017-eng

Announcement

Teachers' Oath-Taking Registration
Calling all Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) passers and also all the proctors and watchers for the years 2014, 2015, and 2016 in Hong Kong SAR to contact NOPT-HK for the registration for the Oath-Taking. Please contact them on or before March 12, through https://www.facebook.com/nopthk2016.c0m/ or call or text or whatsapp at their hotline: 52960156 or email at nopthk@gmail.com

Health checks for FDWs

Caritas Asian Migrant Workers Social Service Project will hold its two-day Health Concern Days for foreign domestic workers on Jan. 8 and 15, 2017.

The schedule is as follows:
Day 1: Body check on Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, glucose, musculoskeletal assessment & level stress.
Jan. 8, Sunday: 10:30 am – 12:30pm and 2-5pm
Day 2: Result Explanation & Community Resource for Follow up
Jan. 15, 2017 (Sunday): 10:30am - 12:30pm (English); and 2:30-4:30pm (Cantonese & Bahasa)
Fee: $20 for the two-day program, including tests and handout
Venue: Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F. , No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong.
For reservation, call 2147-5988.

Announcements

Join PaStaran 2016
For this year’s Parol-Making contest, participating groups may register with the Philippine Consulate’s cultural section from Nov. 13- Dec. 11, 2016. No late registration will be accepted.
The prizes are as follows: $5,000 for the grand prize; $3,000 for the 2nd prize; $2,000 for the 3rd prize; and $1,000 for the 4th prize.
As before, all entries must comply with the following requirements:
· The parol must be made of recyclable materials;
· Should be no bigger than 0.8 x 1meter
· The lights used should be powered by batteries
· It should be “stand-alone” or come with its own stand;
· Each group will be allowed to submit only 1 parol
· In addition, each group must submit a video explaining the concept for their entry. The video should be no longer than 2minutes and must be submitted to the PCG’s cultural section between Dec. 17 - 22, 2016.
All entries must be brought to Chater Garden by 4pm on Dec. 24 for the judging.
For more information, call 2823 8536 or email cultural_hk@yahoo.com

Health checks for FDWs  
Caritas Asian Migrant Workers Social Service Project will hold a two-day Health Concern Days for foreign domestic workers on two Sundays: Dec 17 and Jan 8, 2017.
The schedule is as follows:
Day 1: Body check on Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, glucose, musculoskeletal assessment & level stress.
Dec 17, 2016 (Saturday), 2-5pm; and  Jan. 8, 2017 (Sunday), 10:30 am – 12:30pm and 2-5pm
Day 2: Result Explanation & Community Resource for Follow up
Dec 24 (Saturday), 10:30am – 12:30pm  (In English and Bahasa)
Jan. 15, 2017 (Sunday): 10:30am - 12:30pm (English); and 2:30-4:30pm (Cantonese & Bahasa)
Fee: $20 for the two-day program, including tests and handout
Venue: Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F. , No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong.
For reservation, call 2147-5988.

Makisali!

Join PaStaran 2016
For this year’s Parol-Making contest, participating groups may register with the Philippine Consulate’s cultural section from Nov. 13- Dec. 11, 2016. No late registration will be accepted.
The prizes are as follows: $5,000 for the grand prize; $3,000 for the 2nd prize; $2,000 for the 3rd prize; and $1,000 for the 4th prize.
As before, all entries must comply with the following requirements:
1) The parol must be made of recyclable materials;
2) Should be no bigger than 0.8 x 1meter
3) The lights used should be powered by batteries
4) It should be “stand-alone” or come with its own stand;
5) Each group will be allowed to submit only 1 parol
In addition, each group must submit a video explaining the concept for their entry. The video should be no longer than 2minutes and must be submitted to the PCG’s cultural section between Dec. 17 - 22, 2016.
All entries must be brought to Chater Garden by 4pm on Dec. 24 for the judging.
For more information, call 2823 8536 or email cultural_hk@yahoo.com

Health checks for FDWs  
Caritas Asian Migrant Workers Social Service Project will hold a two-day Health Concern Days for foreign domestic workers on two Sundays: Dec 17 and Jan 8, 2017.
The schedule is as follows:
Venue: Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F. , No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong. For reservation, call 2147-5988.

Join PaStaran 2016
For this year’s Parol-Making contest, participating groups may register with the Philippine Consulate’s cultural section from Nov. 13- Dec. 11, 2016. No late registration will be accepted.
The prizes are as follows: $5,000 for the grand prize; $3,000 for the 2nd prize; $2,000 for the 3rd prize; and $1,000 for the 4th prize.
As before, all entries must comply with the following requirements:
1) The parol must be made of recyclable materials;
2) Should be no bigger than 0.8 x 1meter
3) The lights used should be powered by batteries
4) It should be “stand-alone” or come with its own stand;
5) Each group will be allowed to submit only 1 parol.
In addition, each group must submit a video explaining the concept for their entry. The video should be no longer than 2minutes and must be submitted to the PCG’s cultural section between Dec. 17 - 22, 2016.
All entries must be brought to Chater Garden by 4pm on Dec. 24 for the judging.
For more information, call 2823 8536 or email cultural_hk@yahoo.com

Attention: Filipina Registered Nurses
Are you a Registered Nurse working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong who cares for elderly and/or patients with dementia?
If so, please send a private message to the FB page, Philippine Nurses in Hong Kong, giving the following details:
1. Complete Name
2. E-mail Address
3. Patient Category: (Elderly and/or with Dementia)
4. Mobile Number

Consulate Holidays
The Philippine Consulate General will be closed on the following dates:
• Oct. 10 —The day following the Tung Chung Festival
• Nov. 30 — Bonifacio Day
• Dec. 21 — Chinese Winter Solstice Festival
• Dec. 25 — Christmas Day
• Dec. 26— The first weekday after Christmas (Boxing Day)
• Dec. 27 — The second weekday after Christmas.
In case of emergency, please call:
9155 4023 Consular Assistance
5529 1880 POLO
5345 9324 OWWA

Learn Cantonese for Daily Living
Every Sunday, Sept. 18 – Nov.13, 9am-12nn
PCG Gallery. Exclusively for OFWs.
Register with your employment contract, HKID and 3.5x4.5cm photo at PCG Sentro Rizal, 2-5pm, any day except Friday or Saturday.
For inquiries, email cultural_hk@yahoo.com
Co-organized by: The Philippine Consulate General and International Social Service Hong Kong

Attention: Filipina Registered Nurses
Are you a Registered Nurse working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong who cares for elderly and/or patients with dementia? If so, please send a private message to the FB page, Philippine Nurses in Hong Kong, giving the following details:
1. Complete Name. 2. E-mail Address. 3. Patient Category: (Elderly and/or with Dementia). 4. Mobile Number

Learn Cantonese for Daily Living
Every Sunday, Sept. 18 – Nov.13, 9am-12nn
PCG Gallery
Exclusively for OFWs.
Register with your employment contract, HKID and 3.5x4.5cm photo at PCG Sentro Rizal, 2-5pm, any day except Friday or Saturday.
For inquiries, email cultural_hk@yahoo.com
Co-organized by: The Philippine Consulate General and International Social Service Hong Kong

Attention: Filipina Registered Nurses
Are you a Registered Nurse working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong who cares for elderly and/or patients with dementia?
If so, please send a private message to the FB page, Philippine Nurses in Hong Kong, giving the following details:
1. Complete Name
2. E-mail Address
3. Patient Category: (Elderly and/or with Dementia)
4. Mobile Number

LET in September
The Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT, formerly LET) will be held in Hong Kong on Sept, 25, Sunday.
The deadline for the application for both repeaters (July 22) and new applicants (July 29) has not passed.
For more information on the Teachers Board, please visit the FB page of the National Organization of Professional Teachers (NOPT) – HK Chapter, like it and send a private message.

Caritas Lessons
Sunday Basic Cantonese
(Sponsored by Home Affairs Department of the Goverment of the HKSAR)
Sept 4-Dec 18, 2016 (total: 16 Sundays)
10:00am – 1pm (total: 50 hours)
Target : ethnic minorities with HKID
Fee: $100 each, including materials, half fee for CSSA recipients
Venue : Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F, No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong

Saturday Beads Making Class  
Sept 3- Oct 15 (6 Saturdays)
2:00pm – 5:00 pm (18 hours total)
Target : foreign domestic helpers
Fee: $100/ head including materials
Venue : Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F. , No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong

Beads making class (apple, basket, flowers, fish & hello kitty)
Sept 24 – Nov 5 (6x Saturdays)
2:00pm-5:00pm (Total 18 hours)
Target: foreign domestic helpers
Fee: $100/ head including materials
Venue: Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F. , No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong.

For queries, call Sisca on 2147-5988.

What you need to know

The Philippine Consulate General will be CLOSED on the following date:
Aug 29, Monday – National Heroes’ Day
*There will be no official transactions, including OEC issuance, at both the PCG and POLO on both dates. In case of emergency, call: 9155 4023 (consular assistance); 5529 1880 (POLO) or 6345 9324 (OWWA)

Attention: Filipina Registered Nurses
Are you a Registered Nurse working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong who cares for elderly and/or patients with dementia?
If so, please send a private message to the FB page, Philippine Nurses in Hong Kong, giving the following details: Complete Name, E-mail Address, Patient Category: (Elderly and/or with Dementia), Mobile Number

LET in September
The Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT, formerly LET) will be held in Hong Kong on Sept, 25, Sunday. The deadline for the application for both repeaters (July 22) and new applicants (July 29) has not passed.
For more information on the Teachers Board, please visit the FB page of the National Organization of Professional Teachers (NOPT) – HK Chapter, like it and send a private message.

Caritas Lessons
For queries, call Sisca on 2147-5988.
Sunday Basic Cantonese
(Sponsored by Home Affairs Department of the Goverment of the HKSAR). Sept 4-Dec 18, 2016 (total: 16 Sundays)
10:00am – 1pm (total: 50 hours). Target : ethnic minorities with HKID. Fee: $100 each, including materials, half fee for CSSA recipients. Venue : Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F, No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong
Saturday Beads Making Class
Sept 3- Oct 15 (6 Saturdays), 2:00pm – 5:00 pm (18 hours total)
Target : foreign domestic helpers.Fee: $100/ head including materials.Venue : Caritas Fortress Hill Centre, G/F. , No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong.