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Filipino arrested in Mongkok rally released on bail

Posted on 06 August 2019 No comments

By Vir B. Lumicao

Protesters gather outside the courthouse to support those arrested, including Pioquinto

Filipino dancer Jethro Pioquinto was released this evening, Aug. 5, after posting bail of $2,000 in Kowloon City Court where he was charged for unlawful assembly, but was not allowed to go home to Manila as planned for a family reunion.

Magistrate Raymond Wong said that one of the bail conditions for the Hong Kong Disneyland performer was not to leave Hong Kong. The other conditions are that he will have to observe a

midnight to 6am curfew and report to the Mong Kok police every Wednesday morning.

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Pioquinto, 36, a performer at Hong Kong Disneyland since 2008, was released around 6:30pm on Monday after a late-afternoon committal hearing for 13 people arrested on the night of Aug 3, when police broke up a rally on Nathan Road.

Pioquinto looking scared as police in riot gear surrounded him on Sunday, Aug 4

He appeared in court with his right arm wrapped in thick gauze pad due to a laceration that he suffered when he tumbled on the pavement and riot police ganged up on him.

Officers of the Consulate who attended the hearing said Pioquinto was held at the North Point Police Station following his arrest but was taken to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital the next morning where he was examined and treated for his injuries.

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The SUN asked to talk to Pioquinto after he posted bail and was released by police, but he begged off, saying he could not comment yet as his case is still under investigation and he might say something that could complicate it.

The prosecution said the defendant refused to leave when the police ordered the protesters to go before they began a clearing operation.

Pioquinto was tackled before being arrested in Mongkok.
His friends say he was just passing by, but police claim he did not heed an order to leave.

But the defense lawyer said Pioquinto was not a rally participant and could not have understood the police order to leave because he does not speak Cantonese.

In fact, the lawyer said, the defendant had already bought a plane ticket to Manila departing on Aug 15 and returning on Aug 23 to attend a family reunion which will also be joined by some of his siblings who work abroad.

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The lawyer said Pioquinto, who has no relatives in Hong Kong, goes home to the Philippines two to three times a year.

Friends of the defendant said on social media he was on his way home to his rented room in Mong Kok when he got caught up in the rally.

The prosecution said it strongly opposed the defendant’s application to travel to the Philippines because of the risk that he would not return to Hong Kong.

Pioquinto appeared in court together with a Chinese co-defendant who, like him, was arrested on Saturday evening.

Magistrate Wong granted bail to 12 other protesters arrested on Saturday and ordered then to return for the next hearing on Sept 30.

Meanwhile, fierce clashes erupted again tonight in North Point between protesters and a group of pole-wielding assailants.

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The North Point clashes between black-clad protesters and men wielding wooden poles

The skirmishes lasted for a few minutes as protesters were walking towards the North Point police station, where those arrested by police in Mongkok Sunday night were held.

No police were in sight during the melee, but it was clear from videos of the incident posted online that a few people were injured.
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‘Guhit Kulay’ officers take oath

Posted on 04 August 2019 No comments

Guhit Kulay officers and some members with Deputy Consul Germinia V. Aguilar Usudan (in pink) and Cultural Officer Merly Ordillano (left).

By Cris B. Cayat

An art group that started with just five Filipino migrant workers has now grown, giving them reason to formally organize and appoint their first set of officers.

The new officers took their oath of office before Deputy Consul Germinia V. Aguilar Usudan at the Consulate’s conference room on Jul 14.

They are: Noemi Manguerra, president; Lou Belle Sasutil, vice president; Cecil Eduarte, secretary; Rochelle Razon, workshop coordinator; Hermelin Esmalla, purchasing coordinator; and Cristina Cayat, program coordinator.

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The group now has 26 members in all, and many others are showing interest in joining the group. The growth in numbers necessitated dividing tasks so Guhit Kulay can continue holding its free art workshops for beginners from time to time.

One of the newest members is Rhesa Payangdo, a solar art medium artist. Her work involves using a magnifying glass and sunlight to burn a piece of wood and create art.

Another member who just joined is Jacklyn Evangelista, a young mother of two who is getting a lot of notice for her portraits. Apart from sketching, her other talents include singing, playing musical instruments, and karate.

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DCG Aguilar said she is very proud of Guhit Kulay because of the members’ enthusiasm to upgrade their skills. She hoped they would also take part in activities at the Consulate, and even conduct workshops on site to entice more Filipinos to go into the arts.

Guhit Kulay was started on May 1, 2017 with the aim of connecting migrant workers with a passion for the arts, and sharing their works through a Facebook page meant to encourage others like them to join.

The five people who formed the group met at an art workshop by Pintura Circle, held at the Consulate back in 2016. The group was originally encouraged to produce 10 canvases for a project of Goldsmith University of London, HKU and Enrich HK in 2017.

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That was when they decided to come up with a name and a logo that would become their brand.

Individuals who are interested to join and see the group’s latest works and activities are asked to click “like” on their Facebook page, Guhit Kulay and connect through emailguhitkulay2017 @gmail.com.

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Walang-wala

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Kaibigan ni Mando na taga Hong Kong si Ric na nagtatrabaho sa Saudi Arabia. Minsan ay naikukuwento ni Ric, 40, at taga Bataan, ang kahirapang pinagdaanan ng kanyang pamilya bago siya tumulak patungong Saudi.

Madalas daw silang nagdidildil ng asin ay basta may kanin ay nakakaraos sila.

Minsan na may nakita siyang siling labuyo ay tiniris daw niya ito sa tubig saka nilagyan ng asin at ginawang sabaw. Pagsubo ng kanin ay sabay higop sila ng mga anak.

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Nakisama naman ang kanyang mga anak, at panay ang sabi ng “sarap tatay” tuwing hihigop sila ng tubig na may sili.

Sa pinakikita nilang ganoon ay nangingiti si Ric kahit may nararamdamang kurot sa puso.

Dahil walang wala ay madalas na nangangalap lang daw sila ng mauulam sa kanilang bakuran at sa bakuran ng iba. Katuwang daw niya ang kanyang mga magulang minsan sa ganitong kalakaran.

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Medyo umayos ang kanilang buhay noong nasa Saudi na siya, pero madalas pa rin siyang maluha tuwing naalala ang mga pinagdaanan ng kanyang pamilya noong sila ay walang wala.

Sa tuwing nag vi video call siya sa kanyang mga anak ngayon ay pinapakita pa rin daw ng mga ito ang pagkahilig sa sili, pero marami na silang ulam.

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Ayon kay Ric, ang ginhawa ay mahal din ang kapalit, ang malayo sa kanyang pamilya. Lubha daw siyang nalulungkot tuwing naaalala ang kanyang asawa at dalawang anak.

Pero kailangan pa niyang magtiis dahil gusto niyang umasenso ang susunod na henerasyon sa kanyang pamilya. Siya ay high school lang ang inabot kaya gusto niyang mapagtapos ang kanyang mga anak sa kolehiyo.

Sa kabila nito, alam daw ni Ric na mabait ang Diyos kasi kahit mababa ang kanyang pinag-aralan ay pinalad siyang makapag abroad. – George Manalansan

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Inulila ni inay

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Kamakailan ay malungkot na dinamayan ng kanyang mga ka-building si Paula, 35 at Ilokana, dahil sa biglaang pagkamatay ng kanyang mahal na ina sanhi ng atake sa puso.

Masigla at malakas daw ang kanyang ina noong huli niyang bakasyon ilang buwan pa lang ang nakakalipas. Pero “matigas ang ulo ni Inay, malakas siyang kumain ng lechon. Ayaw paawat at pasaway siya,” naluluha niyang sabi habang naghihintay ng taxi sa ibaba ng kanilang building, papunta sa airport para umuwi.

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Mataba daw masyado ang kanyang ina dahil sa kawalan ng disiplina sa pagkain.

Napansin daw niya na medyo naging tamad itong magkikilos pero hindi niya matiyak kung may kinalaman ito sa kanyang pagkamatay.

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“Anuman ang dahilan ng kanyang pagkamatay ay saka mo lang maalaala ang kaniyang pag-aruga, lalo kung may sakit ka. Lagi siyang andyan para sa iyo.”

Masaklap daw na habang nasa abroad ay taon ang binibilang niya para makasama lang ang ina pero isang iglap ay wala na ito.

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Luhaang yumakap si Paula sa mga kapitbahay bago sumakay papunta sa paliparan.

Iyon na lang daw talaga ang magagawa niya, ang umuwi at ihatid sa huling hantungan ang kanyang ina. Naging pahirapan pa nga daw ang magpaalam sa kanyang amo, at sa ikaapat na araw magmula ng mamatay ang kanyang ina ay doon lang siya pinauwi.

Nag-ambagan ang mga ka-building niya para gumaan ang dinadala niya sa dibdib. – George Manalansan

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