2nd UPAABC Pinoy workers' workshop set May 12
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of British Columbia (UPAABC) has announced the holding of the second in a series of seminar-workshops for the Filipino-Canadian community in the province. The workshop, titled "Options and Opportunities for Workers in Transition," will be held on May 12, Saturday, 4-8 p.m., at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House at 5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver.
It is being organized by UPAABC in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, and is supported by I-Remit Global Remittance Services and G-Air Cargo Services.
Eric Inigo, UPAABC president, expects another good turnout for this workshop, judging from the standing-room-only (SRO) crowd and the feedback from the first edition, held last February 5 at the Metrotown Center, in Burnaby.
Meanwhile, Philippine Consul General Jose Ampeso, a staunch advocate of Filipino workers' rights and welfare, said the Consulate General is in full support of the activity because it greatly complements the work it is doing in assisting Filipino nationals overseas. “The topics are very relevant, and Filipinos in B.C., especially the temporary workers, will greatly benefit from the information, advice and insights shared,” he said.
This second workshop will zero in on the following topics "Immigration: Issues and Options," to be discussed by Rey Leblanc of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC); "Getting Ready to Transition," presented by Mary Tecson of Immigrant Services Society of BC and Agnes Tecson; and "Frequently Encountered Issues by Temporary Foreign Workers," to be handled byVice Consul Melanie Diano and Labor Attache Bernardino Julve.
It will be open to the public, but UPAABC urges participants to register early, as seats are limited. Interested parties may register online at www.upaabc.org, or contact up.alumni.association.bc@gmail.com for details.
It is being organized by UPAABC in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, and is supported by I-Remit Global Remittance Services and G-Air Cargo Services.
Eric Inigo, UPAABC president, expects another good turnout for this workshop, judging from the standing-room-only (SRO) crowd and the feedback from the first edition, held last February 5 at the Metrotown Center, in Burnaby.
Meanwhile, Philippine Consul General Jose Ampeso, a staunch advocate of Filipino workers' rights and welfare, said the Consulate General is in full support of the activity because it greatly complements the work it is doing in assisting Filipino nationals overseas. “The topics are very relevant, and Filipinos in B.C., especially the temporary workers, will greatly benefit from the information, advice and insights shared,” he said.
This second workshop will zero in on the following topics "Immigration: Issues and Options," to be discussed by Rey Leblanc of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC); "Getting Ready to Transition," presented by Mary Tecson of Immigrant Services Society of BC and Agnes Tecson; and "Frequently Encountered Issues by Temporary Foreign Workers," to be handled byVice Consul Melanie Diano and Labor Attache Bernardino Julve.
It will be open to the public, but UPAABC urges participants to register early, as seats are limited. Interested parties may register online at www.upaabc.org, or contact up.alumni.association.bc@gmail.com for details.
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Summer Picnic - 28 Jul 2012 - Riverfront (Jellicoe) Park
UPAABC wins in table tennis
UPAABC wins Ateneo table tennis tournament (40+ category) with Del Gachallan and Ted Jimenez (with team captain Dits Pascual).
Congratulations! |
UP Alumni at the 2012 Vancouver Sun Run
Perfect day for a run this morning! Ruby Cortes showed up for the photo session after completing her 2.5km mini-run and was ready to run the 10km if not for a prior engagement. Tony Aytona was back after a long lay-off and beat his personal target with a time of 1 hr 12 mins. Vic Ingco, a late registrant, was there with his cup of coffee to fight off his jetlag, and ran/walked the 10km just as he had planned it. My thanks to Tony to keeping pace with me until the 4km mark when my legs felt like giving up on me. Like a true UP alumnus, I finished the race about 7 mins behind him. by Eric Inigo |
When there's a Will, there's Peace of Mind
10Mar2012 - The Workshop on Wills and Estates was a full house at the Metrotown Community Room. Margot Lorayes, an Associate at Cassady and Company, Barristers and Solicitors, outlined 10 good reasons why one should have a will. The distribution of your assets will be determined by the government (under the Estate Administration Act) which may not necessarily be according to your wishes. She also advised individuals should consider drawing up a separate will if they own properties outside BC (and especially outside Canada).
There were 53 UP alumni and friends who attended the workshop and practically peppered the resource speakers with wide-ranging questions. Margot also addressed the question on living will where she explained that this has now been replaced by a legally binding representation agreement that sets out the wishes of the individual regarding their critical health care issues. She advised the workshop participants to consider their particular circumstances before relying on online or will kits.
The workshop was followed by the usual fellowship over coffee and food. Door prizes courtesy of Ruby Cortes and VanCity were given out to members from Batches ‘76-’80 which had the biggest turnout with 11. It is worth noting that there were 2 members from Batch ‘50s, including Ruben Verzosa, the founding President of UPAABC. Prizes were also handed out to Fremma Esquejo, Luis Pedroso and Evelyn Navasero for having attended at least 5 activities of the association in the last 18 months. Lerie Canlas took home the $375 gift certificate offered by Cassady and Company that can go towards the preparation of a will.
Link to the Presentation Material: UPAABC - Wills and Estates
(More pictures in Galleries - Photos section)
There were 53 UP alumni and friends who attended the workshop and practically peppered the resource speakers with wide-ranging questions. Margot also addressed the question on living will where she explained that this has now been replaced by a legally binding representation agreement that sets out the wishes of the individual regarding their critical health care issues. She advised the workshop participants to consider their particular circumstances before relying on online or will kits.
The workshop was followed by the usual fellowship over coffee and food. Door prizes courtesy of Ruby Cortes and VanCity were given out to members from Batches ‘76-’80 which had the biggest turnout with 11. It is worth noting that there were 2 members from Batch ‘50s, including Ruben Verzosa, the founding President of UPAABC. Prizes were also handed out to Fremma Esquejo, Luis Pedroso and Evelyn Navasero for having attended at least 5 activities of the association in the last 18 months. Lerie Canlas took home the $375 gift certificate offered by Cassady and Company that can go towards the preparation of a will.
Link to the Presentation Material: UPAABC - Wills and Estates
(More pictures in Galleries - Photos section)
UPAABC, Philippine Consulate hold successful orientation for temporary foreign workers
By Bert Quibuyen
The first UPAABC-sponsored orientation seminar for newly
arrived temporary foreign workers (TFWs) was held February 5th at
the Metrotown Community Centre in Burnaby and was packed out, with over 70
participants including TFWs, the Philippine media, Philippine consulate staff,
immigration consultants and representatives from Western Union.
"The Philippine Consulate General strongly supports this seminar, which we hope will give workers more knowledge of their rights and whatever is due them financially and otherwise,” Philippine Consul-General in Vancouver, Jose Ampeso, said in his opening remarks. “It would also inform them of their obligations and duties as workers for the present and perhaps as prospective Canadian residents or citizens in the future.”
A joint effort of UPAABC, the Philippine Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), the idea of a seminar first came up in a casual conversation between Con-Gen Ampeso and UPAABC President Eric Inigo last summer. The two agreed that holding a workshop would be an excellent way to promote the welfare of Filipino TFWs, and a working committee was created to get things started.
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"The Philippine Consulate General strongly supports this seminar, which we hope will give workers more knowledge of their rights and whatever is due them financially and otherwise,” Philippine Consul-General in Vancouver, Jose Ampeso, said in his opening remarks. “It would also inform them of their obligations and duties as workers for the present and perhaps as prospective Canadian residents or citizens in the future.”
A joint effort of UPAABC, the Philippine Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), the idea of a seminar first came up in a casual conversation between Con-Gen Ampeso and UPAABC President Eric Inigo last summer. The two agreed that holding a workshop would be an excellent way to promote the welfare of Filipino TFWs, and a working committee was created to get things started.
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