Volume 1 Issue 6 www.sulyapinoy.

org April 2008

by Elizer Peñaranda

K asan, Gyeonggi-do--Amid the outreach program

of the Philippine Embassy last Mar. 30, the
Philippine Ambassador to South Korea His Excellency
Luis T. Cruz confirmed the government plans and
discussed the current issues that confront the
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
Amb. Cruz together with other government agencies
like the Philippine Overseas and Employment Agency
(POEA), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Over-
seas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and
the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) is set to
renegotiate the Employment Permit System (EPS)
which will be on its 4th year of implementation in
October.
He mentioned about one of the concerns in the said
employment program is the “mismatch” between high-
skilled OFWs and low-skilled job opportunities. “We
cannot deny the fact that most of our skilled workers
are the ones who passed the requirement needed to
fill in these job openings,” Cruz added.
The Philippine government will be working out for
our skilled workers to be assigned in some certain
categories which are almost of the high-skilled level
job descriptions..
Also, he shared that among the industries in the
Philippines, 51 percent belongs to the service
industry sector. Thus, service industries that
concern with human resources surpass other indus-
try sectors.
“Human resources make our country’s economy
succinctly strong,” Cruz said.
However, the Philippine government doesn’t
encourage the continual deployment of our OFWs.
In fact all Philippine ambassadors and the Depart-
ment of Foreign Affairs (DFA) held a meeting and Photo in courtesy of Edward Castro
came up with resolution programs that invite foreign
investors to the service industries in the country to “Ang pinto ng Embahada ay
at least minimize the deployment of the OFWs. laging bukas para sa inyo.”
( turn to page 4 ) - Ambassador Luis T. Cruz

by Rebenson “Reeve” Racaña by Edward Castro

Photo in courtesy of Edward Castro
The participants pose with Ambassador Luis Cruz (sitting, in blue necktie), KLEI Gong-hee from the Korean
President Dr. Sun Han-sung (sitting, in red necktie) and Labatt Delmer Cruz (standing,
in blue necktie) after the closing ceremony.
G angnam, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy and
Korean Labor Education Institute (KLEI) in a joint
program conducted the two-day seminar on Korean
Labor Laws and Occupational Safety and Health to train
the 75 participants from 25 Filipino communities last
Apr. 13 and 20.
Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Labor At-
tache’ Delmer Cruz welcomed the participants and the
Korean resource speakers on the first day of the semi-
nar and reminded the participants of their role as
trainers of the said topics to
their respective organization.
Resource Speaker Yi Ran-joo
from Solidarity for Asian Human
Rights and Culture (SOL) dis-
cussed about Understanding
Labor Migration, Process of
Migration, Difficulties with Re-
integration and the things to do
for Migrant Workers.
Statistics shows that there are a
total of 1.75 billion people who
are into labor migration;
600,000 of which are in South
Korea.
Also, Resource Speaker Lee
Labor Education Institute
(KLEI), who is also a professor
of Dankook University, explained some labor laws
from his book entitled “Easy Korean Labor Law”. He
gave more emphasis on the wages computation and
other labor-related laws that mostly affect the migrant
workers in South Korea.
On the other hand, the second part of the two-day
seminar focused on occupational safety and health of
the workers, updates on Employment Permit System,
and the different insurances of the migrant workers.
( turn to page 3 )
K asan, Gyeonggi-do -- The Philippine Embassy
lead by His Excellency Luis Cruz held passport
processing, lectures, and public forum as part of its
outreach project to improve the working condition as well
as the well-being of the migrant workers last Mar. 30 in
cooperation with the Kasan Migrant Workers Center
( KMWC).
Ambassador Luis Cruz together with Consul General
Abraham Estavillo, Philippine Overseas Labor Office
(POLO) Labor Attache Atty. Delmer Cruz, Overseas
Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Welfare Offi-
cer Esperanza Cobarrubias and staff, Vice Consul Juan
“Jed” Dayang, and the Philippine Embassy staff adminis-
tered the whole-day event program.
Migrant workers arrived early prior to the time scheduled
for the passport processing by which dominated mostly
by the undocumented workers. Joint representatives
from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and volun-
( turn to page 3 )
Editorial: Reunited OFWs 2
News: FEWA Hails New President 4
News: KMWC Holds 3rd Basketball Tournament 4
News: Mario Abellera, 30, Dies of “Bangungot” 4
Features: Empowerment Seeks Equality 5
Labor Updates: Insurances & Trusts 6
EDITORIAL

F ilipino civic leaders either from large and

small communities have actively partici-
pated recently to both governmental and civic
organized activities - Kasan oath taking cere-
monies and trainer’s training.

The newly recognized organizations as well

as the various Filipino communities who have
participated in the said activities have shown
the compassion and belongingness of the
migrant workers as members of a community.
The compassion and volunteerism are of
great significance in helping out all migrants
workers who are usually victims of prejudice
and abuses in any foreign land.

Different organizations obviously offer a vari-

ety of social programs which are considerably
relevant to all OFWs for employment, commu-
nity projects, and social life improvements.

Nevertheless, members develop confidence

since they feel sense of security for being part
of the chosen group. The spirit of camarade-
rie is also evident most significantly among
members who offer their services as volun-
teers.
The programs of the organizations provide
venues for the members to show their talents,
ideas, and values which are essential in gain-
ing high self-esteem, self-reintegration, and
social acceptance.
Also, members are well-provided with their
intangible needs like labor laws reorientation,
job opportunities, values reformation, and
family-like treatment.
On the other hand, this phenomenal mush-
rooming of Filipino organizations in South
Korea brings varied comments. Consequently,
this might challenge the unity among OFWs.
Issues like regionalism and “tayo-tayo” or
“exclusiveness” mentality conveyed division of
the approximately 52,000 OFWs in South
Korea.
Also, conflict with regard to different ideas of
one another and redundant or overlapping
of roles, objectives, and social services are
highly expected that may result into misun-
derstandings; the equality in receiving wel-
fare and treatment from a well-known
agency or institution is seemingly chal-
lenged.
The Philippine Embassy’s initiative to pro-
vide outreach programs and trainings like in
Gangnam, Kasan and other designated
places have helped in recognizing the exis-
tence of these groups and have provided
proper time and venues that at least give
the leaders and members to communicate
and exchange information, ideas, and even
resources.
The communication among Filipino communi-
ties is very essential in upholding the opportu-
nity for all members enjoy the welfare more
widely instead of limiting them within a group.
The objectives of each group in support to the
services provided by the government are ap-
preciated but the notion that of grouping or
“exclusiveness” should also be considered
and get rid off.
The need for a federation or any means to
serve as the bridge of communication to maxi-
mize the general welfare for all the members of
different groups is considerably timely and im-
portant. This is the time for all groups to reunite
as one, regardless of location in South Korea or
in the Philippines, and show the foreign com-
munity of how strongly united Filipinos are. The
idea of building bridges instead of walls should
be upheld for the maximum welfare and greater
good of all OFWs.

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Editor-in-Chief: Elizer M. Peñaranda Managing Editor: Dondave Jabay
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Phil. Embassy, KELI Conduct Seminar…
Yim Young-hoon of the Korea Occupational Safety and
Heath Agency (KOSHA) introduced the agency and
lectured on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
that gives protection to the safety and health of the work-
ers.
According to studies, 3,950 injured cases of immigrant
workers were recorded in 2007 which increased from
3,406 in 2006. 76% of all occupational injuries and ill-
ness occurred in small-sized enterprises (less than 50
workers) and 60% of all occupational injuries occurred
among newly recruited workers. Also, the five major
types of accidents are crushing, slip or trip, falls, impact
and struck by flying objects.
In addition, he discussed some health-related issues like
the prohibition of asbestos in 2009, job stress as an
emerging issue and workers are protected by the provi-
sion of Article 5 of OSH Act which imposes new duties
for employers to take measure for the prevention of
health problems caused by stress. And South Korea will
adopt Globally Harmonized System (GHS) to classify
and label chemicals, which commonly harm the health of
the workers, in July this year.
KOSHA has distributed 78,500 copies of books on
Safety Guidelines for foreign workers to both employers
and workers. Also he invited the participants to attend
the 18th World Congress on Safety and Health at Work
– A Global Forum for Prevention on June 29-July 2 at
Coex Convention Center, Seoul, South Korea by which
the agency is a co-organizer.
More so, Yoo Sung-gyu from the Association for Mi-
grants Worker’s Human Rights gave the brief history of
the Employment Permit System (EPS) and discussed
the different insurances of the workers as their benefits
during and after employment contract such as Departure
Guarantee Insurance, Return Cost Insurance, National
Health Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation
Insurance.
Another raised issue was the National Health Insurance
for the undocumented migrant workers who are not
covered by its program.
However, Lee Kyung-sook of the Joint Committee for
Migrant Workers in Korea (JCMK) who served as the
interpreter between the Filipino participants and Korean
resource speakers provided www.mumk.org, the
website of the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
for medical insurance and benefits of the undocumented
migrant workers.
KLEI President Dr. Sun Hang-sung mentioned of their
appreciation of the OFWs who have been consistent
labor partners of South Korea, “Before we have prob-
lems on labor and we’re happy for you who do the work,
thus, you are a big help to the Korean economy and we
need to take care of you and in doing so we have to
conduct this seminar for you to be safe as you enjoy
your stay here in South Korea”.
Likewise, Philippine Ambassador to South Korea, His
E R R ATA
March Issue - In the article Give Up Hypocrisy, the Old
English Lenten was misspelled and should have been
Lencten. Also, Fr. Francisco Makabenta was mistak-
enly identified with MSP and should have been SVD.
SULYAPINOY Editorial Staff regret the error...
NEWS
Excellency Luis Cruz thanked KLEI for the accom- Most importantly, the truth will make you free and this
modation, facilities, knowledge, and for opening knowledge provides opportunities to assert your
their hearts to all migrant workers most especially rights. You have a great obligation as foreign workers
the OFWs. to South Korea and the same with your fellow OFWs
and be proud as you show the world who Filipino
“We hope that you’ll pursue what you’ve learned workers are,” Ambassador Cruz said.
although you need ample time to study these laws.
OFWs Avail Passport Processing, Public Forum...
teers from the KMWC
facilitated the said activ-
ity to make it systematic
though minimal adjust-
ments were still made.
Also, Fr. Jun Perez,
SVD celebrated the
Sunday mass where the
said government offi-
cials attended and led
the offertory.
Ambassador Cruz also
inducted new set of
officers from the nine
participating organiza-
tions namely: Alay sa Photo in courtesy of Jhon Flores
Kapwa Organization, KMWC Officers together with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) representatives and
Kasan EPS Organization, Philippine Embassy Staff assist some OFWs during the passport renewal processing in Kasan.
Kapang Viscanolog Or-
ganization, Allied Kasan Association, Pocheon services more responsive for the realization of gov-
Filipino Organization, Pocheon Hope Organization, ernment's policies and programs for the workers.
Sagiphuli Organization, Tonducheon Filipino Mi-
In addition, the ambassador also reiterated the gov-
grant Organization, and United Ilocano Association
ernment’s Reintegration Program as a strategic re-
Korea. Divided into three groups, newly elected
officers solemnly participated in the oath taking sponse to the various issues on migration, particularly
ceremony as a pledge to their respective organiza- those distressed workers and continual plight of Filipi-
tions' mission and vision. nos working overseas.
Many OFWs are unable to save financially for their
In the afternoon session, leaders and representa-
tives from the said organizations raised series of return home. Often, the worker returnees or
questions during the public forum facilitated by “balikbayans” are in the same economic condition as
Sister Luz Olalia, SJBP who would officially start when they left the Philippines, forcing him to leave our
her service to KMWC the next day with the assis- country again.
tance of Sister Juliana Kim, SJBP. In effect, the government provides more programs
designed to help returnees with the provision of finan-
The public forum served as a leeway for the gov- cial assistance for business ventures and other mon-
ernment to strengthen its partnership with the differ-
eymaking projects in the light of the continual mone-
ent organizations and to better protect the welfare tary depreciation of the US dollar against the Philip-
of OFWs in South Korea. “Kami ay naglunsad ng
pine peso.
ganitong makabuluhang programa upang matu-
gunan ang inyong mga pangangailangan. Hinde po More so, Labor Attache’ Delmer Cruz, Welof
lamang kayo magtatanong sa amin, kundi kami po Esperanza Cobarrubias, Consul Juan “Jed” Dayang
ay tuturuan din ninyo... bibigyan ninyo kami ng and Officer Cyrus Paradela gave lectures on Korean
kaalaman kung paano po natin mapapalawak pa Labor and Immigration Laws, Maximizing our Savings
ang ating samahan dito sa South Korea,” the am- and Financial Management, Values Reintegration,
bassador said. and Personal Computer Assembly.
Also, he mentioned that through forum the govern- The Ambassador also mentioned of their plan to
ment and the migrant workers have the opportunity create a website and a newsletter to be issued quar-
to communicate with each other and discuss issues terly plus the continuous outreach programs of the
that will help make the embassy as well as consular Philippine Embassy for the OFWs.
DISCLAIMER
Different opinions are encourage to stimulate member input and involvement. SULYAPINOY’s role is to
provide information that permits FEWA members to develop informed opinions on subjects that will affect
their status as migrant workers and, in some instances, their personal lives. FEWA does not hold
itself responsible for statements made by any contributor. Statements or
opinions expressed in SULYAPINOY reflect the views of the author(s) and not the
official policy of FEWA unless so stated.
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Ambassador Luis Cruz Confirms...
“But we don’t want to suppress the movement of our
people since we cannot produce an equal number of job
opportunities to a million graduates yearly, and the root
cause of migration,” he shared.
Also, he mentioned about the “sunrise industries” like
massage centers, SPAs and call centers wherein many
Filipinos are highly preferred due to their high level of the
English language proficiency.
On the other hand, he proudly reported about Ms. Judith
Hernandez, a Filipina married to a Korean, who was a
political candidate for a congressional seat in South
Korea.
“Her invaluable contributions have been recognized by
the Koreans especially when she put up this multi-
cultural kindergarten for the children of inter-racial mar-
riages,” Cruz said.
However, he commented on the issue about continual
problems as regards to inter-racial marriages as a cover
up of the alleged existence of human trafficking. He
said that human trafficking in varied forms like the escort
system and mail order bride is strictly prohibited by law.
The government is serious in solving the root cause of it
in the Philippines.
“Currently, this mail order bride system is totally banned
in our country. The Philippine Embassy encourages all
Filipino concerned citizens and civic groups to help
report any act that is identified as an escort system or
any of the alleged form of human trafficking to us so that
we can urgently report in coordination with the govern-
ment agency or task force against human trafficking by
which the main root is with its point of origin in our coun-
try,” Cruz said.
Ambassador Cruz has been working out for some more
programs of the Philippine government to control the
problems of the OFWs both cultural and work-related
since he assumed office last February 15.
by Amie Sison
P ocheon City, Gyeonggi-do -- The Kasan Migrant
Workers Center held its 3rd Summer Basketball
League Tournament Opening Ceremony last Apr. 13
where the 18 vigilant teams, various organizations and
guests cheered in support for the annual sports event.
Themed to promote sportsmanship among Filipino
communities in Pocheon and nearby places, the organ-
izers worked together for the success of the event.
KMWC Sports Committee Chairman Lando Tamares
said that the event paved the way to raise funds for the
construction of a church for the Catholic Community.
Photo in courtesy of Jhon Flores
Players from the 18 vigilant teams gather inside the basketball court
in Kasan during the opening ceremony program presentation of the
players of each participating team.
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The crowd bided for the presentation of the players of
each team and the much-awaited battle of the beau-
ties as the muses and hunks paraded.
Anthony Carl Dacones announced the winners in
which Dongducheon Pirates pulled the award for Best
in Uniform. The Best Hunk Award went to Mark Anton
Sancho while the Best Muse was awarded to Jennilyn
Dantig of EPS (KEPSO).
by Rebenson “Reeve” Racaña
Hyehwadong, Seoul -
The Filipino EPS Work-
ers Association (FEWA)
welcomed its newly
appointed president
Sofonias Paragsa who
succeeded Loreto
Agustin as mandated
by the FEWA Constitu-
tion and By-Laws last Loreto H. Agustin
Mar.6 at Woori Bank
Hyehwadong Branch.
Agustin has resigned
after serving the organi-
zation for seven months
as he announced dur-
ing the joint meeting of
SULYAPINOY Board of
Publication and FEWA
Sofonias “Chabok” Paragsa
Board of Council.
“I am resigning because my VISA will expire this
coming May 2 although my employer rehired me
but I am not sure of coming back,” Agustin said.
Under FEWA Constitution and By-Laws (CBL) of
section 7.1.2, the expiration of EPS Working Visa
shall likewise mean termination of FEWA member-
ship.
FEWA Vice-President Paragsa automatically took
over as new FEWA president as provided on the
said FEWA constitution and by-laws.
Paragsa is considerably the senior among FEWA
officers since he served FEWA for more than two
years now. “As vice-president, it is my duty and
responsibility to abide the FEWA CBL to continue
the unfinished term of my predecessor,” he assured
the body.
On the other hand, FEWA Board of Council con-
ducted a Secret Balloting among them to replace
the vacant position and Alwyin Casino was con-
sequently elected as vice-president last April 13.
Also, board member Aquilino Juanites Jr. resigned
due to VISA expiration leaving the other members
of the board namely: Marcelino Serdena, Bernard
Aque, Joel Petallana, Julius Caesar Ocampo, and
Charlie Compra.
During the term of Agustin, he promoted the good
relationship among Fewanians and helped material-
ized FEWA’s project the SULYAPINOY newsletter
and the newly formed basketball team.
Also, he served the OFWs as a volunteer by way of
giving advice and counseling on labor laws and
issues on every Sunday at FEWA information booth
of Woori bank Hyehwadong Branch.
by Dondave Jabay
H waseong-si, Gyeonggi-do — Mario Carganilla
Abellera, 30, was declared dead on arrival by
Hwaseong General Hospital due to unknown cause or
alleged “bangungot” last Mar. 20.
Abellera has been working in Joshin Precision Co.
Ltd. At 911-11 Soo Chon-ri, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-
do for three years and six months as rehired worker
under the Employment Permit System (EPS).
Loreto Abellera, a cousin, informed Rebenson Re-
cana, SULYAPINOY Founding Chairman, about the
death of Abellera thru a phone call.
Recana reported the death case to Overseas Work-
ers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Officer
Esperanza Cobarrubias and promptly gave the
needed help with the Philippine Overseas Labor Of-
fice (POLO).
More so, POLO mentioned its coordination with Mr.
Park of the Global Mortuary who in turn facilitated the
repatriation of the deceased with the assistance pro-
vided by Fr. Jerry Malatamban, CFIC.
Also, Welfare Cobarrubias said that the deceased
was repatriated last March 31 via Philippine Airlines.
Statistical record shows that the following were the
reported death toll of OFWs in South Korea in 2007:
heart attack or cardio-pulmonary arrest, 5; unknown “
bangungot”, 3; cerebral hemorrhage, 3; drowning, 3;
due to burns, 1; septicemia, 1; industrial accident, 1;
and vehicular accident, 1.
“Bangungot” has been the primary cause of death
among OFWs in South Korea for years and many
have allegedly associated this to inadequate supply of
water in the body, over fatigue, and too much intake
of liquors.
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by Maria Regina P. Arquiza
M aybe it’s a cliché to say that life is like a jour-
ney, but it is indeed a voyage for a human
being to fully realize his destiny. Existence in its very
essence is comparable to a pilgrimage which is said
to be a travel of a certain individual to a sacred place
as an act of religious devotion. People do religious
acts to strengthen their faith as they prepare them-
selves for the attainment of an everlasting life with
God.
“There is no place like home” is a very common quote
used by people to express their longing to the places
where their hearts really belong to. It is true that home
is where our hearts belong. However, for us Filipinos
in Korea, is our home here or in the Philippines?
Journey to Jeoldusan: Sis. Catherine Edith Cruz,OP ,Frt.
Fredy Permentilla,MSP, Frt Moises Robert Olavides and
other pilgrims read the epitaph of Kim Dae-geon.
Neither Korea nor Philippines is our home. It is the
place with God where we can have the genuine hap-
piness that we’ve always been looking for.
Being able to join the recollection-pilgrimage organ-
ized by the Hyewhadong Filipino Catholic Church last
holy week was a touching spiritual experience.
Jeoldusan and Mirinae Songji were the places visited
to venerate the sacrifices made by Jesus for us. It
was an enlightening and inspiring day since the
places were so sacred. Jeoldusan is where thou-
sands of Catholic believers were killed due to their
rejection to renounce their faith in Catholicism. And
then, Mirinae Songji enshrines the remains of Kim
Dae-geon, Korea’s first catholic priest who died for his
beliefs. However, the places were not the only reason
that made me feel so blessed on that day. It’s an
experience of a genuine conversation with God
through the people who joined the activity, the people
we met in two different places, Father Alvin B. Paran-
tar, MSP and Sister Catherine Edith Cruz, OP.
Sister Catherine explained that life is a journey to-
wards home. It is the place wherein our God is waiting
for us in fulfillment of our beings. However, we are
prone to mistakes that we even tend to look at God in
a different way. She mentioned four things on how we
view Him and these are God as a bank, police officer,
neck-tie, and a best friend.
During the times of trouble, some people question
God for the bad things that had happened to them.
They think that they don’t deserve such things since
they’ve been good followers and believers.
The next is that people think that God is like a police
officer. As what we Filipinos say, “lulusot hangga’t
puwedeng lumusot”. Is that how we view God? If a
FEATURES
by Maria Regina P. Arquiza
T he law and its enforce-
ment have always
been considered as the
bases for social order in
every society. It is of great
significance not just for the
government, but for every
individual who is a part of
that state. Laws are set of
rules that the citizens regard
as binding upon them creat-
ing a structure based on the
ideals of equality.
In democratic and sovereign
states like the Philippines
and Korea, there are certain
rights that protect the peo-
ple. There are regulations ensuring that all workers the Employment Permit System (EPS) with E-9 Visa,
are treated fairly and given benefits that are due for direct hired workers under the E-7 Visa, some others
them. It seems that citizens don’t have to worry about with F2-1 Visa, undocumented workers or “TNTs”,
things because laws are considered to be the funda- and so on. Some of these people have knowledge
mental rules of the land. However, this is evidently an about certain regulations, but some are clueless.
ideal notion. In reality, there are tons of problems Several of them learned a number of labor laws be-
challenging the rights of the people and questioning fore and after coming to Korea due to the trainings
the validity of rules in several institutions. Of course,and seminars provided by the government or other
there are existing courts or governmental institutions institutions. There are some manuals containing laws
that will validate and interpret the regulations, but that are being disseminated to make them aware of
violations still exist. the things that they should know and the issues that
they should care about. And then, a few get informa-
There are several factors related to the disarrays tion through self-learning and own research.
under the subject of law. Some of these are certain
flaws that the current laws have, and they may not be “Ignorantia juris non excusat” or “Ignorantia legis
beneficial to the majority of people or not even fair to neminem excusat” are famous Latin principles saying
the minority as well. Next, the law enforcers might be that "ignorance of the law does not excuse" or
biased or corrupt that infringes the rights of the peo- "ignorance of the law excuses no one". These ideas
ple. There is a possibility of the absence of proper should not only be viewed as part of the civil code,
implementation of existing laws. Also, the govern- but rather an inspiration for every citizen to empower
ment may not be doing its part to strongly urge the themselves with information that will defend their
people to learn more about. And then, the people rights as individuals.
might not be aware that there are existing mandates
The law and its enforcers cannot stand alone. Law
that will protect them from certain violations.
isn’t just about the rules of the land per se, but the
How do individuals value laws? What does Juan dela people should also empower themselves with infor-
Cruz know about laws? Let’s try to view these ques- mation to realize the very essence of equality.
tions in the context of Filipino workers in Korea. Law can be equated to social order... Knowing
There are several categories classifying the Filipino can be equated to empowerment… Empowerment
workers in Korea. Some of these are the members of can be equated to equality....
police officer arrested someone because of jay And the last one is that people consider the Lord as
walking, the person will say, “Boss, hindi ko po kasi our best friend. God gives us the feeling of comfort
nakita ‘yung karatula. Promise po! Chief, hindi ko and trust that make us feel that we have a friend who
na po talaga uulitin, pakawalan n’yo na po ako. is always willing to listen, that there’s someone who
Sige na po Sir.” No matter how small the committed cares for us, and that He loves us unconditionally.
sin was, it’s still a wrongdoing. For every little or big
mistake that we commit, there’s no excuse. No matter how difficult it is to live, we should face
reality. In this life’s long journey towards home, peo-
The third one is that people think that God is like a ple should recognize the stopovers along the way.
neck tie. Practically speaking, neck tie doesn’t This is a very important point that Sister Catherine
really have a utilitarian purpose. It is only an acces- mentioned in her very inspiring talk during the recol-
sory that people use to project a certain image. And lection-pilgrimage activity. These stopovers might be
for some individuals, they think that God is like an your family, co-worker, your enemy, your teacher,
accessory by showing others that they are praying your friend, or it can be anyone that will help us real-
the rosary, that they are reading the bible, and so ize the fullness of our beings. We cry, we laugh, we
on. Of course there’s nothing wrong with these
frown, and we learn from them in our preparation to
things, but do all people really perform these acts be back in our real home, the place with the Lord.
for God or for others?
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Insurances and Trusts (Applicable for Foreign Workers)
Simplified by: SULYAPINOY Editorial Staff and Board of Publication (Source: Ministry of Labor)
Departure Guarantee Insurance/Trust
Persons who carry the insurance:
- The employer of the business or workplace who hires foreign worker and has 5 or
more full-time workers.
- The employer who hires the foreign worker whose remaining employment (stay)
period is 1 year or longer (except for the employer who hires the privileged worker in
construction industry).
Note: The insured or beneficiary is the foreign worker providing labor at the workplace.
Application Period:
- Within 15 days from the effective date of labor contract.
- The date of entrance into Korea in the case of hiring a foreign worker for the first time.
- The date when the workplace transfer permission is granted in case the foreign
worker transferred to the workplace.
- In case of foreign worker whose stay status changed (privileged person): the
date when the stay status change permission is granted
- Fine not exceeding 5 million won for employer in case of non-application.
Conditions of Insurance/Trust Products:
- Regardless of wages, the employer shall reserve every month the amount decided
and announced by the Minister of Labor.
- Amount to be reserved is to be decided and announced taking into account the
average salary of the foreign workers of each industry.
- The foreign worker may request the lump-sum payment of insurance money if the
worker is to leave Korea due to expiration of the stay period or transfers from the work-
place after working for 1 year and longer without deserting the workplace. If the foreign
worker who has deserted or worked at the workplace for less than 1 year transferred
from the workplace or left Korea (except for temporary departure), the insurance
amount belongs to the employer.
- Even though the worker deserted the workplace after working for 1 year or
longer, the worker may demand legal severance fee from the employer according
to the Labor Standard Act.
- Rights of the foreign worker concerning Departure Guarantee Insurance shall not
be transferable or pledgeable.
Casualty Insurance
- Persons who carry the insurance and the insured: the foreign worker
- Application Period: within 15 days from the effective date of labor contract
Note: Fine not exceeding 5 million won for employer in case of non-application
Conditions of Insurance Product:
- A lump-sum premium shall be paid by the foreign worker of the amount decided
and announced by the Minister of Labor
- In case of occurrence of disease or death of foreign worker, the insurance money
announced by the Minister of Labor shall be paid
- In case of occurrence of disease or death of foreign worker, his/her family can
demand payment of insurance money
- Mandatory application regardless of whether the workplace carries Industrial
Accident Insurance or not.
For more information please contact Ministry
of Labor (MOL) Call Center: 031-345-5000
- The Call Center of the Ministry of Labor provides counsel-
ing service on employment & labor administration such as
wage, retirement pay, dismissal, trade unions, occupational
safety, equal employment, general labor matters, etc.
Phone counseling service is available from Monday to Fri-
day, from 9:00 to 18:00.
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Return Cost Insurance/Trust
- Persons who carry the insurance and the insured: the foreign worker
- Application Period: within 80 days from the effective date of labor contract
Note: Fine not exceeding 800 thousand won for employer in case of non-application
Conditions of Insurance/Trust Product:
- A lump-sum premium shall be paid of the amount decided and announced by the
Minister of Labor taking into account the required cost of returning home for each
country.
- In case the foreign worker dies, the surviving family can demand payment of
insurance money from the insurance company.
Reasons for requesting a lump-sum payment under Return Cost Insurance/Trust
- When the foreign worker is to leave Korea due to expiration of stay period.
- When the foreign worker is to leave Korea before expiration of stay period
(except for temporary departure).
- When the foreign worker who deserted the workplace is to voluntarily leave
Wage Payment Guarantee Insurance
Persons who carry the insurance (except for the business or workplace that
hired the privileged worker in construction industry):
- The employer of the business or workplace not covered by the Wage Claim Guaran-
tee Act.
- The employer of the business or workplace with fewer than 300 full-time workers.
Workplaces Not Covered by the Wage Claim Guarantee Act
- The construction whose total price is less than 20 million won and conducted by
any other person than housing constructor, general constructor, electric work
service provider, IT work service provider, firefighting constructor or cultural prop-
erties maintenance provider, or the construction work or repair work for a building
㎡
whose total floor area is 330 or less.
- Household service.
- Business in agriculture, forestry (except felling), fishery, and hunting industries
which are not run by a corporation and having fewer than 5 full-time workers.
- Application Period: within 15 days from the effective date of labor contract
Note: Fine not exceeding 5 million won for employer in case of non-application
Conditions of Insurance Product:
- Delayed wage payment shall be guaranteed, at least, to the amount announced by
the Minister of Labor.
- In case the employer delays in paying the wage, the foreign worker can demand the
insurance money from the insurance company.
4 Major Insurances
1) Industrial Accident Insurance (Mandatory Application):
- Persons who carry the insurance: the business or workplace having 1 or more full-
time workers
- But, in case of agriculture, forestry (except felling), fishery, and hunting industries, 5 or
more full-time workers are required.
- Regardless of type or naming of employment such as full-time workers, day-workers,
and temporary workers
- The construction whose total price is 20 million won or more (including the construc-
tion whose total price becomes 20 million won or more due to amendment of contract)
2) Employment Insurance (Voluntary Application):
- Persons who carry the insurance: the business or workplace having 1 or more full-
time worker But, in case of agriculture, forestry (except felling), fishery, and hunting
industries, 5 or more full-time workers are required.
3) Medical Insurance (Mandatory Application):
- The employer who hires foreign workers and the foreign workers fall into the category
of mandatory corporate holder under the National Health Insurance Act.
4) National Pension (Reciprocity):
- According to the reciprocity principle, this is applicable only to those foreign workers
from countries where National Pension mandatorily applies to foreigners.
- Countries of Mandatory Application (as of Jan. 1, 2004): Sri Lanka, Indone-
sia, Kazakhstan, China, the Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, Iran, Uzbekistan
(Lump-sum repayment is made upon departure from the countries of Sri Lanka,
Indonesia, and Kazakhstan)
- Countries of Non-application: Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Paki-
stan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia

“KAIBIGAN O KARANGALAN”
ni Bro. Joel Tavarro
Filipino EPS Workers Association (FEWA)
Alin ang pipiliin mo na iyong pahahalagahan
Karangalan ngunit wala naming matawag na kaibigan
Tunay na kaibigan na masasabing isang karangalan
Mas matamis ay matagumpay kung pareho silang makakamtan.
Ang karangalan ay mainam, sapagkat nagpapataas sa katauhan
Subalit ang pagkasugapa dito’y kayabangan ang kahinatnan
Tulad ng pulot pukyutan, matamis subalit kung masobrahan
Nakahihilo, nakasusuka pagkat masama din sa katawan.
Ang mabuting kaibigan kahit saan magpunta ay maaasahan
Mainam din kung sa oras ng pangangailangan may matatakbuhan
Masasabing tunay na kaibigan sa panahon ng kagipitan
Umulan o umaraw, tagsibol o taglagas hindi ka iiwan.
Ang karangalan paglaon nauuwi sa pagkaapuhap
Pagkasakim dito kahit saan ay pilit maghahagilap
Makita lamang na tila nasa alapaap na kumikislap
Di gaya ng kaibigan parang alak, habang tumatagal lalong sumasarap
Anu’t ano pa man ang lahat ay walang kabuluhan
Kung ikaw ay nakahiwalay kay Amang Makapangyarihan
Sapagkat maari niyang ipagkaloob mga bagay na magustuhan
Kaibigan man o karangalan, basta gamitin sa kanyang kapurihan.
Huwag masyadong hangarin ang labis na karangalan
Masasabing tanyag ka ngayon, baka bukas ikaw ay mabuwal
Mga pilit inaabot, baka sa huli mapagtanto na ikaw’y isang hangal
Hindi hamak na mainam kung buhat kay Yaweh ang dakilang parangal.
POEMS & ESSAYS
SALAMAT SA BAWAT ORGANISASYON ALAALA NG LUMIPAS
ni Amie Sison
(handog para sa mga “Senior Citizen”)
Filipino EPS Workers Association (FEWA)
ni Rochelle Esperanza
Human Rights Welfare Organization – Fil. Community
Marami tayong mga kaibigan sa Korea
Nagkakaintindihan ang bawat isa
Kay dami ng mga taon ang lumipas at nagdaan
At lumalalim ang bawat pagsasama
Sa isang layunin ay nagkakaisa.
Mga araw at panahon noon ating kabataan
Na kung ating lilingunin at muling babalikan
Pansin mo ba ang mga organisasyon Alaala ng kahapon ay hindi malilimutan
Sa bawat Pilipino ay tumutulong
Binubuo ng mga patakaran na nakalagom Pag-aaral natin noon minsa’y parang paglalaro
Uapang mapagsilbihan tayo sa maagarang panahon. Minsan naman ay seryosong ulo’y laging nakayuko
Nag-aaral nang puspusan at talagang walang biro
Ang mga membro ng bawat samahan Lalo kung may pagsusulit at mahigpit yaong guro.
Kanilang dedikasyon at panahon ay inilaan
Upang tayo ay kanilang pagsilbihan
Kaya nga sila ay aking hinahangaan. Ang birua’t kapilyuhan minsa’y di nawawala
At gayundin ang parugit sa dalagang minumutya
Napakagandang tignan ang mga Pilipino Ah, talagang ganito lang ang buhay ng mga bata
Dito sa Korea umuunlad at nagbabago Laging puno ng pag-asa, sa puso laging may tuwa.
Sa kanila ako'y taas-noo
Daig pa sa ang mga binabayaran sa serbisyo publiko.
O gunita alaala noong kahapong lumipas
Na hindi na magbabalik pagkat dahong nangalagas
Hiling ko sana'y inyong bigyan ng pansin
Sa sakripisyo, pasalamatan natin
Tangi nating magagawa’y balikan sa hinagap
Tulungan, kung nararapat din Sariwain sa isipan ang panahong lumipas.
Upang maisagawa ang isang layunin.
Ngayon tayo ay iba na, wala na ang kabataan
Mga noo’y may gitli na kulubot na pati kamay
Puti ang ating buhok, malabo na ang pananaw
Gayunman laging bata ang damdamin at isipan.
Kaya naman dalangin ko’t paki-usap sa Lumikha
Ay maanong tulungan pang buhay natin ay humaba
Magkita pang lagi tayo at huwag Siyang magsasawa
Na tayo ay gabayan Niya hanggang sa ating pagatanda.

Gender Equality
by Sister Catherine Edith Cruz, OP
It has been 21 days since I arrived in Korea. This would also mean that I have been
eating kimchi and bearing the cold weather (You have to understand that I came from a
tropical country.) for 21 days. So far I am enjoying both. But there is one thing that
amazes me and never stops surprising me. It is my daily ride in the subway. I like ob-
serving people: the way they dress, facial reactions, posture and many more. And
because of this, taking the subway is very interesting and entertaining experience.
Take for example the career men and women we usually see in the subway. They are
very formal in their fashion choices, wear leather shoes and bags, and oftentimes busy
talking through their cellular phones. Going back home, (after work hours), they can be
seen with handheld TV oftentimes watching the news (I know because I often peep into
it). On the physical aspect, their skin textures are well maintained: fine lines, porcelain-
like surface and well contoured nose (natural or done? Just make a guess). Now, take
note. When I say they, I mean both men and women. Both men and women are fashion
and appearance conscious. Salon and facial centers are no longer the exclusive world of
women. And here in Korea, men are also into cosmetic surgery to enhance their ap-
pearances. Again, when I say they, I mean both men and women are into building their
careers. Little by little women are invading the corporate world once dominated by men.
The world of women is no longer confined at home. It has expanded to the universities
and companies all over Korea. Even high-tech gadgets are enjoyed and accessible to
both men and women. (All these are observable once you take the subway). My point is
this: men and women in the subway are the epitome of equality in many aspects. In a
culture where man is superior to women, it is surprising to see the rise of career women
who can brush shoulders with men and earn income equal or even more to that of men
as well. Both genders are crisscrossing the once “exclusive world”. What does this
mean? This only proves that man and woman are created by God with equal giftedness
and talent. If men can, so too for women, esp. if given the equal opportunity to prove
themselves. (Hurray for all women!).
I remember home. In a typical Filipino home, though the men are considered the head of
the family, it is the women who hold the purse. And this makes them powerful, I tell you.
Even in today’s so called “modern homes”, wherein both couples are working, it is
expected that men share household expenses and this must be handed to the women
for disbursement. For the children, even if Dad says no, if Mom will say yes, there is a
big possibility for Dad to change his mind. Why? Unconsciously maybe because men
trust women's intuitions in making decisions.
This should not surprise us at all. When God saw Adam lonely in the midst of the
paradise, He, said “I will make him a suitable partner. “ (Genesis 2:18). One who is
“bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh” (Genesis 2:23). Men and women are meant to be
partners and not master-slave. Partners have equal rights and responsibilities. More
than this, since women are taken from men’s body, they are called to intimacy which
requires respect, care and sensitivity. If my body aches, I rest, take medicines and
even see the doctors. And so, men are called to be responsive to women’s needs and
vice versa. None of us will ever neglect our own physical needs and so none of us
should neglect one another’s needs. So, men out there, the women beside are co-
equal. Treat them well. And for the women also, the men beside you are also partners
with rights. Take care of them.
However, though both can be juxtaposed in terms of career, strength and aptitude, I still
believe that there is one thing a man and a woman cannot change role. It is a role
totally reserved for each gender and that no amount of learning or talent can make
them interchange role. And that is to be a mother and a father.
Motherhood is given by God to women. They are endowed with tenderness, intuitions,
and sensitivity to answer the needs of the children. On the other hand, fatherhood is
reserved to men. Their physically stamina is meant to be protector, provider and leader.
It is this complementariness of men and women which makes family relationship work
harmoniously. It is also true in any kind of relationship: employer-employee, teacher-
student and even among friends or co-equal. Each is not totally independent from the
other. One needs the other in many aspects of our human life. So, in this partnership
and gender equality, there is also complementarities.
Sr. Catherine Edith Cruz, OP is a missionary from the Philippines who came to Korea
for a 3-month long mission exposure and volunteered to help in the Philippine Migrant
Center in Hyewhadong. She has been a teacher of Religious Education, English and
Philosophy from various school, colleges and seminaries in the Philippines.

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Secretary: Imelda C. Dahan Asst. Secretary: Riclay T. Abadejos
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2) BETTER to send money via certified financial agencies. When
cheated by brokers, may lose all migrant workers’ money. COMMITTEES
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6) THINK ahead what to do when you return home with the money you
saved. Take entrepreneurship classes offered by governmental and
non-governmental organizations. Consult with returned migrant work-
ers who managed to run a successful business. Thinking and planning
ahead is the most certain way to repeat labor migration.
7) CONSIDER opening a collective saving account among community
members. This will prevent you from spending all the money at once.
8) BE care with your savings. Do not deposit your money anywhere
except certified financial agencies. Beware of strangers at airports or
education centers.
9) EXPLAIN clearly that your money is limited to family members and
neighbors who want to borrow money from you.
10) MAKE a comprehensive financial plan. Make a long term budget
including how much will be needed for how many years and how to
keep the savings. Trade unions or NGOs may help you with this.
11) NOT HAVING saving does not necessarily means that you have to
work abroad again. You may be able to get a job if you ask your friends
HRWOFC officials entertained the EPS workers problems.
or search job advertisement in a newspaper. You can be self-employed Seated (L-R) HRWOFC Pres. Ana Maria M. Adante, HRWOFC Vice-Pres. Franklin U.
as well. Think about the kinds of services that you can provide. You Caturla, EPS worker, HRWOFC Adviser Ahn Goen Soo evaluate the EPS Worker
may be able to provide services that you acquired from labor migration. payslip. (Standing) Two EPS Workers.
There may be opportunities to take loans. Ask NGOs for information.
12) THERE are chances that you may have unpaid wages if you were
exploited and physically abused at your workplace. Actively exercise
your rights. NGOs and other law service agencies may help you get
your unpaid wage back from your former employer(s).

HRWOFC Contact Person:

Ate Maria: 010-7490-1114
Frank: 010-2892-1218 HRWOFC Basketball Tournament held last August 2007.
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Mapagpalayang araw po sa mga kababayan nating Filipino workers sa Korea! Una, importante na isulat ang tamang impormasyon sa remittance
Malugod ko pong ibinabalita sa inyong lahat na nagbabalik na ang inyong sinusubayba- application form.
yang column about finances, savings, money matters etc simula ngayong April issue ng
Sulyapinoy. Ako po ang bagong Marketing Officer ng bpi sa Korea. Huwag po kayong mag
atubili, mahiya o mag dalawang isip magtanong. Sasagutin ko po ang lahat ng inyong mga
tanong sa abot ng aking makakaya at kaalaman. Maari rin po kayong lumiham kung may-
roon man kayong nais iparating sa kinauukulan. Hayaan nyo pong ibahagi ko ang unang
liham na aking natangagap. Marami pong salamat at mabuhay po kayong lahat!
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BPI Marketing Office - Korea
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Email Add: ariel_dimla@yahoo.com
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Dear Kuya Ariel,
Magandang araw po sa inyo. ako po ay mahigit na isang taon nang Filipino worker dito sa
korea. Mahigit isang taon na ring nagpapadala ng pera sa aking asawa't mga anak sa
Pilipinas. Ang paraang ginagamit ko po sa pagpapadala ay sa isang Filipino din na pumipik-
ap ng aming perang padala at pagkatapos idedeposit nila sa account ng asawa ko sa
Pilipinas. Medyo mahal po ang bayad at may konting risk kung siguradong makakarating
dahil wala namang resibong binibigay samin. Pero ito po convenient at yung lang po noon
ang alam naming paraan. Nung nakaraang linggo pumunta kami ng kaibigan ko sa Hyewah
para mamili ng Filipino food at duon ko po kayo na-meet at nakumbinsi nyo akong sumubok
ng magpadala ng pera sa pamamagitanng Woori Bank to BPI. Kaya lang po lumipas na ang
tatlong araw at di pa nare-receive ng aking mag-iina ang pera kong padala. Saka po ako
tumawag sa inyo para i-follow-up. Pagkatapos po ng pag-uusap natin ay umabot pa ng dala-
wang araw bago nila matanggap ang pera. Pero yung kaibigan ko na kasabay kong nag-
padala natanggap naman ng kanyang nanay ang perang padala kinabukasan ng hapon sa
Pilipinas. Gusto ko pong itanong kung ano po ba ang nagiging problema at minsan ay
nadedelay ang pinadalang pera sa Woori Bank to BPI? Sana po ay maliwanagan nyo ako at
ang mga kapwa kong manggagawa na nagkaroon ng parehong experience. Hanggang dito
na lang po at maraming salamat sa inyo.
Sincerely,
Eddie Montemayor
EPS Batch 2007
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Dear Eddie,
Unang-una gusto kong humingi uli ng paumanhin sa pagkaka-delay ng
iyong perang padala sa family mo sa pilipinas. maraming salamat din sa
iyong liham at nagkaroon ako ng pagkakataong magbigay ng paliwanag
kung ano ang kadahilanan kung bakit minsan na- aantala ang pagdating
ng remittance sa Pilipinas. Pag-usapan natin.
1) Beneficiary's Name — pangalan ng dapat tumanggap ng
pera. Siguraduhing tama at nababasa ang kumpletong pangalan ng
taong nais ninyong padalhan. Kahit isang letra lang ang mali, maaari
itong maging dahilan ng pagka antala or delay.
2) Beneficiary's Account Number — ito ay ang account number na
ibinigay ng bangko para sa account ng taong padadalhan ninyo ng pera.
Siguraduhing tama at kumpleto ito. Ang payo ko ay i-check ng ilang be-
ses ang impormasyon sa remittance form bago ibigay sa korean tellers.
Gusto ko rin ipaliwanag sa inyo ang turn-around time ng ibat-ibang
paraan ng pagpapadala:
watro oras (24 hours) lang po ang hihintayin para ma-credit ang pera sa
account or maari i-claim sa kahit saang pinaka malapit na bpi branch sa
inyong lugar.
2) Kung ang padadalhan ay account sa ibang bangko, dalawa hanggang
tatlong (2-3) araw ang aabutin para matapos i-proseso ang remittance.
Ang door-to-door naman po ay depende sa address ng papadalhan.
Kung metro manila ay 2-3 araw at kung labas ng metro Manila ay tatlo
hanggang limang (3-5) araw naman po.
Isang bagay lamang ang masisiguro ko sa inyo, kung ang detalye sa
money transfer form ay tama at madaling mabasa, makakarating kaagad
nang maayos ang inyong padala. Paalala lang, sa Woori-BPI remit-
tance, mura't safe na, mabilis pa.
Hanggang sa muli. God bless all of you!
Kuya Ariel
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