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Quote from: Vito Andoline on March 02, 2008, 06:40:06 PM
welcome aboard,sakay na.LOL.dok dok na kamo.

thanks Vito.. asa man ka paingon diay? molupad na ka pauli? asa diay ka base karon?

best regards,

Dong Bonite

CONGRATULATIONS JUN! GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS..

Hi Macky.. thanks for your all out support to the OFWs led political party, the PPP.

i sent you the file of the PPP general membership form. kindly attach the form here so those paisanos or paisanas, friends in cyberspace, et al who would want to become a member of this cause oriented movement will fill it out and submit to the undersigned.

my email address is: elias.bonite@aramco.com or glo_bonite@yahoo.com

thank you very  much and God bless us all and our beloved country, the Philippines.

Dong Bonite
PPP Convenor

Dear fellow Boholanos, friends in cyberspace et al,

the following is a press release as regards the latest update of the Partidong Pandaigdigang Pilipino or PPP. We are currently pushing for a massive membership campaign in Saudi Arabia area and in the Middle East region. wish and pray our kababayans will embrace to this new political party - led and inspired by OFWs and Migrant Workers globally.

Dong Bonite
PPP Convenor

Overseas Filipinos forming political party for 2010  

By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 15:01:00 05/09/2008

MANILA, Philippines -- Overseas Filipinos are forming a national political party in preparation for the 2010 elections and beyond, it was revealed at the Global Filipino Nation (GFN) conference Friday.

Francisco “Jun” Aguilar, interim chairman of the Partido ng Pandaigdigang Pilipino (PPP or Party of the Global Filipino), said the party is in the process of complying with the requirements of the Commission on Elections.

“This is not a party-list group but a national political party at par with the LDP (Laban ng Demokritong Pilipino or Fight of the Democratic Filipino) or LP (Liberal Party) or NP (Nacionalista Party),” he said.

Aguilar, an engineer who worked in Saudi Arabia, said the PPP already has a constitution and by-laws, and has 13 chapters worldwide: Canada, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, California in the United States, Israel, The Netherlands, France, Morocco, Tanzania, Sudan, Australia, and New Zealand.

He added that they are in the process of organizing its regional, provincial, and municipal headquarters.

Alex Bello, PPP-Riyadh president, said the Absentee Voting Law has opened the door for the participation of overseas Filipinos in good governance, particularly in politics.

Quote from: Lorenzo on January 21, 2008, 02:54:32 AM
I dont think I've heard of Ms. Veloso. There is a large Filipino-American community here in New Jersey. There's about 40,000-50,000 Filipinos in North Jersey, and a considerable amount of Filipinos in south jersey, where I am from (probably about 10,000 or so in south jersey). My extended congrats to your daughter. She will begin graduate school the same time I will begin Medical School for my 5 year M.D/Ph.D program--I begin on Fall 2008, but we're pretty much on the same page. Good luck to your daughter on her MBA program; it will be a fulfilling experience, I can assure--I have friends who are currently working on their Ph.Ds after finishing their MBA. Does she have plans in continuing with her Ph.D?

My warm regards.
-Bran Lorenzo

PS. Are you stationed in Bohol?

Hi Lorenz.. sorry for this late reply. it's been a while since i opened my messages. anyways, am glad am back with many greetings around.

yeah.. i understand how populated NJ is to the point that you would never know your kababayans.

i see.. it's good that you're pursuing M.D./PhD program. i wish you the best of luck too with your further studies. well, Ethel might pursue PhD after her MBA course. but at the moment she's focusing on her Master's degree.

btw, am based in Saudi Arabia now.

warm regards,

Dong Bonite

Quote from: orChids on April 16, 2008, 09:04:08 PM
Welcome back.,and nice having you here.

Hello Orchids.. thank you! musta ka na? take care..

Quote from: willmerit on April 16, 2008, 09:02:25 PM
hello Sir.  welcome back, musta na?

Hi Willmerit.. am fine thank you! ikaw musta sab ka?

Quote from: Bambi on April 07, 2008, 03:51:08 AM
Welcome back Sir Bonite!  Nice knowing you are fine. You might meet lot of TB members who will be attending this coming Grand TB EB on  July,2008 where Junayag is the organizer.  So far, we are all doing well. Newbies are being listed.

thanks Bambi.. am fine.. yeah am looking forward to seeing you all in July pohon. glad to hear Jun Ayag is organizing an event in July.

Hello Tubag Bohol Family and Friends in Cyberspace... how's everything? am back from a long silence. am kinda very busy with some personal and office works, etc.

best regardst to all..

Dong Bonite

Wish others will follow suit.. that they register with Worldwide Filipino Alliance at: http://worldwidefilipinoalliance.ning.com .

Quote from: Dong Bonite on January 18, 2008, 11:34:37 PM
Ethel is taking up Masters Degree in Business Administration & Management.

Where are you base now? dugay na ka diha?

Quote from: B:) on January 21, 2008, 08:44:43 AM
Sige Mr.Dong Bonite, I will disseminate this website.

Thank you so much B:) 

Dear fellow Boholanos and friends in cyberspace:

I invite you all to visit and register with Worldwide Filipino Alliance at: http://worldwidefilipinoalliance.ning.com . This is the support group of PPP which will eventually take care of its funding.

Please join PPP/WFA and be counted among the many OFs and OFWs who cried for their rights and welfares' protection that have long been taken for granted and ignored by several generations of those in power in the government.

thanks and regards,

Dong Bonite
PPP/WFA Convenor
Saudi Arabia

Quote from: B:) on January 21, 2008, 02:13:51 AM
O, how nice!

Yeah.. 

Dear fellow Boholanos and friends in cyberspace:

I invite you all to visit and register with Worldwide Filipino Alliance at: http://worldwidefilipinoalliance.ning.com . This is the support group of PPP which will eventually take care of its funding.

Please join PPP/WFA and be counted among the many OFs and OFWs who cried for their rights and welfares' protection that have long been taken for granted and ignored by several generations of those in power in the government.

thanks and regards,

Dong Bonite
PPP/WFA Convenor
Saudi Arabia

Dear fellow Boholanos and friends in cyberspace:

I invite you all to visit and register with Worldwide Filipino Alliance at: http://worldwidefilipinoalliance.ning.com . This is the support group of PPP which will eventually take care of its funding.

Please join PPP/WFA and be counted among the many OFs and OFWs who cried for their rights and welfares' protection that have been ignored by several generations of those in power in the government.

thanks and regards,

Dong Bonite
PPP/WFA Convenor
Saudi Arabia

Quote from: B:) on January 21, 2008, 02:36:16 AM
I think Mr.Macky mentioned this to me once in his PM.
Mr.Dong Bonite, you have so much things to do, which means we got to help you out. You're courageous spirit that shines will most likely to have lots of positive outcome.
Well, in behalf of my deceased mama, aunts and cousins working as OFW's, I will support PPP.  So mag lanug-lanog ta, com'on let's go!
Mabuhay ang mga OFW's

thanks B:) please spread the word of PPP and keep the fire burning.

Quote from: Lorenzo on December 18, 2007, 06:19:21 PM
Well written, Mr. Bonite. Excellent!

Quote from: Dong Bonite on December 18, 2007, 05:28:53 PM
Overseas Filipino Workers: Partners for Philippine Progress

By Dong Bonite

Peace and progress are probably the most elusive goals in the social and political life of people in all parts of the world. Building relationships between and among nations, regions, communities and individuals and the alleviation of the lives of the people from the perennial problem of poverty remain an extremely complex and difficult problem. The issue of peace not only in the Philippines but all over the world is so complex that no ordinary man in the street can comprehend it fully. Solutions to it cannot just be simplistic. The problem of terrorism is closely linked with the problem of poverty. They are the two faces of the same coin. These two problems are so gargantuan that progress is seemed too impossible to attain.

The Philippine contemporary scene reflects a general picture of gloom. Crime, corruptions, apathy and poverty are dark deadly clouds that constantly hover our land. Crime is still a big black shroud that envelops the already stricken archipelago. Apathy, ââ,¬Ëœthe what do I careââ,¬â,,¢ attitude has continued to control and paralyze the minds of the Filipino citizens. Poverty stares us in the face wherever we are whether in the barrios or in the cities.

These are the economic and social problems that confront us. But these problems are not just the responsibilities to solve of the Philippine Government. They are not just the problems of the President nor her Cabinet Members alone. They are problems too of the members of the opposition, of the Church, of any civic organization. They are problems of ALL Filipinos.

These problems are critical that need to be urgently addressed, seriously studied and given appropriate solution. If left unresolved for long we might just wake up someday to find our country dismembered and in the state of irremediable chaos.

Faced with the grim and threatening scenario, how can each Filipino contribute a grain of sand to the solution to the problems of Herculian magnitude? How can an ordinary citizen, living in the country or abroad share a hand to work for the progress of their native land? More importantly, how can the Overseas Workers, indeed generously continue to serve their country and help solve the problems of their fellowmen?

The present economic and political crises are seriously affecting not just the families of the OFWs but all Filipinos. The crises seriously affect the stability of our economy. They are going to affect our future. We cannot afford to be fence sitters. The OFWs are already contributing a lot to the economy of our country? But I believe there are still a lot they can do to improve the situations of the country.

Progress and nation building will be eternally elusive unless all the Filipino people unite to work for it. Progress depends on cooperation and on actual and real nationalistic and patriotic acts. Unity of all Filipinos, intense dedication, honesty of purpose and true patriotic deeds are the most effective tools that an OFW can harness to help his country.

The OFWs can do better than just remitting their earnings to their homeland and thus help our countryââ,¬â,,¢s economy. The OFWs can be heroes of government and public life who can work with the highest degree of integrity and sincerity. They can become leaders and exemplars abroad of the important moral values. They are heroes because despite difficulties and the pains of loneliness for being separated from their loved ones, they can commit themselves to the most honorable way of life and labor.

The OFWs are heroes in their own professions. They are the men and women of science and technology, of art and culture who are willing to share their skills and knowledge not just to improve the lives of their families but the lives of his fellow country men. More important of all, they can work for a far higher skills and values; they can work with utmost dedication and commitment to their jobs; they work with utmost care and concern for everyone.

The OFWs are excellent workers and effective partners for progress because they are men and women who can bridge the communication gap and contribute for peace building between his country and the country where they work. They are effective builders of goodwill and unity that cannot be destroyed.

The OFWs can unite to be active partners of the government to hasten economic revovery. Together, they can rally for peaceful solutions to the problems of peace in Mindanao by urging negotiators to go back to the negotiating table and opt for peace instead of war.

It is about time to raise the status and to put on a higher pedestal our OFWs. For so long now, their efforts and contribution remain to be unsung, unseen and unglorified. The progress of our country cannot be attained by a few government officials alone. Rome , as we all know, was not built in a single day by a single emperor. Any country cannot be developed by its government alone. The OFWs need not depend on recognition or reward from the government to become active partners for progress. But whatever is the extent of their contribution, their deeds will always be engraved in the minds and hearts of a grateful nation.

Philippine progress is not an impossible dream. We can make it happen if we are really sincere about it. All Filipinos must be hopeful and must take proactive role towards the attainment of economic progress. The OFWs are important as they are now, but they can be empowered to do more; they can be moved by true spirit of patriotism and love, to do even the impossible.

LONG LIVE THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS!

please visit www.boholtimesworld.com as this article is posted during its launching in USA.

Quote from: BlueAngel on January 19, 2008, 12:14:05 AM
ahah ok lang kon wla ka kaila ni Tiyo kaingon man nako
naka adto ka sa Cebu ilaha Sandro

sila Rey ug Ipin maoy akong cazin

I gathered that sister ni Rey and Ipin is the wife of Jojie Ferniz, used to be Varsity & Star player of DWC during his prime.

Quote from: B:) on January 19, 2008, 10:44:53 AM
Oo mao na sya. I hope she's doing ok, kay I like her, she's a good teacher.

She's fine as well as her children. We had lunch at their residence in Booy in August 2007 during my vacation. we were there for practically the whole day coz she wants our children to bond each other.

Quote from: grazie7y on January 18, 2008, 03:07:26 AM
My pleasure, Dong!

That's very sweet and kind of you Grazie.. thanks again..

Quote from: BlueAngel on January 19, 2008, 12:01:07 AM
Sir Dong,
si Crisologo "Oki" or Rey(ambot ngano na Rey na cya sa Bohol)hahaha
Epin and reynaldo, kana pod amahan ni Sandro ijaha sis maoy naasawa
sa igsoon sa ako papa (tiyo Esyot) in Maribago, kaila ka? haay small World

I gathered that sister ni Rey and Ipin is the wife of Jojie Ferniz, used to be Varsity & Star player of DWC in late.

Quote from: BlueAngel on January 19, 2008, 12:01:07 AM
Sir Dong,
si Crisologo "Oki" or Rey(ambot ngano na Rey na cya sa Bohol)hahaha
Epin and reynaldo, kana pod amahan ni Sandro ijaha sis maoy naasawa
sa igsoon sa ako papa (tiyo Esyot) in Maribago, kaila ka? haay small World

I know Rey.. igsoon ni Ipin.. Ipin and Sandro.. basketball players ni sila sa CISTA / Visayan group in Saudi wherein I were the President and the TEam Manager. wala ko kaila ni Esyot, et al. 

Quote from: BlueAngel on January 18, 2008, 11:52:21 PM
Maam Glo,
my heartfelt Welcome!
sorry karon pako kaukab ani nga thread

Congratz pod Dy Ethel ,
Good Luck with your studies and Godbless!

In behalf of Glo & Ethel.. thank you so much BlueAngel.. from the bottom of our hearts. 

Quote from: BlueAngel on January 18, 2008, 11:47:23 PM
Dong Raymund,
arang ka broadcast na atong ngan ani, maposasan nata hahaha
bitaw salamat sa infos. Dong, kumusta naman si Jhode tawon? naka recover naba?


Sir Dong Bonite,
salamat sa pag-atiman ug pag-abi-abi sa akong mga cazin nga Bordogoy hahahha
mga boutan pod na sila ug matulog

glad to know you here(heartily) bow

Blue Angel.. who is your cuzn? Sandro or sila Epin?

Delikado ka ani Mund.. mapuspusan ka diay'g way oras.. ha ha ha..

Macky / Mund, kaila diay nimo ni si Blue Angel? She's Malou in real life diay.. 

Quote from: bol-anon_ko on January 18, 2008, 10:42:56 AM
oh maoba.. thats good.. what course is she pursuing?

Ethel is taking up Masters Degree in Business Administration & Management.

Quote from: B:) on January 18, 2008, 05:06:18 AM
Dong Bonite, how are you related with my former Clinical Instructor (CI) in UB Nsg. Mrs. Bonite (forgot her firstname) from booy sya.

B:).. I guess you are referring to Mrs. Babie Bonite. She's the wife of Captain(Seaman) Ceasar Bonite, my cousin.

Thank you very much Blue Angel.. 

Quote from: bol-anon_ko on January 17, 2008, 02:50:32 AM
wa jud ka mosipyat nong.. kanus-a raman to c ethel tua sa New York?

Ethel arrived New York from Manila via Korean Airlines on Dec 27, 2007 and stayed at her Aunt Lorna's, sister of Glo, and husband Ruel til Jan 1, 2008. They travelled to Washington D.C. on the 2nd Jan coz Ethel has to report to International Graduate University (IGU) on the 3rd.

Quote from: bol-anon_ko on January 17, 2008, 03:36:50 AM
way to go ethel...

thanks.. asa ka base karon? bag-o lang ka diha, right? wala diay ka kaila mga manghod ni Yenyen?

Quote from: grazie7y on January 17, 2008, 03:07:15 AM
Mr. Dong,

One of the former singers of The Philippine Madrigal Singers and now one of the composers, Father Arnold Zamora is a cousin but not in the Pitoy side though.  He's also from Taloto.  Oh, I had a great time when we were watching The Phil Madrigal Singers in Rocklin, California.  Nag punsisok mga Pinoy oi nice kaayo tan awon mura'g dako'ng reunion.  Not just Pinoy but the Kano and other races.  Diha gani mi sa among likod na mga Germans. I didn't know ning hawa na pagkapari si Father Lungay!  But he'll always be a priest man jud, di ba kay once a priest always a priest.

so, both your father & mother's side are singers pala. meaning you sing well I would imagine. Fr. Zamora as composer rings a bell to me. so you know Fr. Lungay pala. we met last August 2007 in Marivilla resort Tagbilaran city with our good old friends including the Pamaong brood from Canada.

thank you Grazie for posting here Ethel's article from Boholtimesworld news..

Quote from: Brownman on January 17, 2008, 03:35:47 AM
Congratz Ms Ethel, we're proud of you!

thanks much Brownman..

Quote from: Bambi on January 17, 2008, 04:48:49 AM
To the Bonite's Family!

CONGRATULATIONS!  Good Luck for Miss Ethel and God be with her all the time!

thanks so much Bambi..

don't mention it Grazie..

how did you find the on line news of Boholtimesworld?

Don't mention it Lorenz..

anak ka ni Jaime Tagab? imo Mama si Nang Zen? May i know your name? Si Junjess ka?

Dear fellow Boholanos,

I would like to invite you all to visit www.boholtimesworld.com. Ethel is on the news there. You will also read many articles related to Bohol and other headlines around the world.

please don't miss it!

thank you Lorenz..

btw, I wish to know who is this Bol-anon_ko. you seem to know me. Yes, Ethel is my third daughter. Elaine or Yenyen is the eldest among the brood of 5.

Dear fellow Boholanos..

i would like to invite you all to visit www.boholtimesworld.com . you'll find interesting news related to Bohol and the Boholanos.

please don't miss it.

Hello there.. may I know who am i talking with? ngano kaila man ka ni Elaine? thanks..

Hi Grazie.. you belong to the family of singers diay. I mean music minded and mga Pitoy family. Of course one should not miss to see the Madrigal singers' performance if time permits. They are world class choir.

btw, kaila ka ni Fr. Roel Lungay? he's a tunesmith.. and composes or arranges songs etc. Mora man ug nihawa na sya pagkapari ron. He's my very good friend since our college days.

i guess iya father ang familiar namo. we stayed Cagayan de Oro for quite sometime; so dili kaayo ko kaila sa mga paryente. we're back in Bohol though lately.

Hi Grazie,

you are inactive na diay sa TANOCAL. you should get involved with the Boholano group para bibo.

if i remember right, duna'y Pitoy studio sa Tagbilaran. and i think Pitoy ang family name sa ako kaila na singer sa Deltas combo sa una. ila balay dapit sa UB campus.

regards to all Boholanos out there in the land of milk and honey..

B:).. Joy Balandra? am sure ako na sya cuzn from Lila.. what year did she take up Nursing in UB?

thanks to Vito & Orchids.. grabe ang gate sa TB oy.. pang mansion man gyod. am very pleased for the very warm welcome. The Boholano spirit is within us gyod!!

many thanks to Sigbin II.. 

ah.. ok Grazie.. member diay ka sa TANOCAL. Si Atty Bern Mag-aso ba gihapon ang President sa TANOCALkaron? unsa diay imo family name, if I may know.

God willing Willmerit.. basta.. pohon manlooy Ginoo mo bisita mi in the land of milk and honey..

Alright Willmerit.. basin diay maka visit mi diha sa US pohon.

yeah.. boutan si Betty Veloso and most of the Boholanos in USA and around the world. motabang gyod to those in need.

yes Betty is the sister of Vice Mayor Toto Veloso in Tagbilaran.

Willmerit.. am working in Aramco, Saudi Arabia... let's keep in touch!

Reuben.. asa na man ka Bay.. wala pa mo balik trabajo?

Hi Bambi.. how's your Xmas vacation in Bohol? are you back in Germany now?

Hello Willmerit.. asa diay ka base karon if I may know..

May the Almighty God continue to bless us and all our career & endeavors.

I see.. New Jersey. kaila ka ni Betty Veloso?

btw, my 3rd daughter, Ethel Gladys, is in New York now with my wife's sister. Ethel is granted half-scholarship in International Graduate University (IGU), Washington D.C. She's taking Masters Degree in Business Administration and Management. They are traveling to Washington D.C. tomorrow as Ethel has to report to IGU on the 3rd of January.

Thank you B:) and Willmerit and to all Boholano friends in cyberspace!!

Here's wishing a HAPPY, PROSPEROUS & BOUNTIFUL YEAR 2008 TO ALL OF US!

Thank you guys: to Macky, Grazie, Happy, Jun Ayag, Willmerit, C2H4 and Orchids.

Ethel is in New York now with Glo's sister. They are traveling to Washington D.C. on the 2nd of January as Ethel shall report to IGU on the 3rd. Eng'r. Serge Doverte, the President of Boholanos in Greater Washington, & wife Cory will help Ethel for whatever assistance she may need during her stay there. Betty Veloso Garcia, TBTK chair, and husband Bebs are also assisting Ethel in USA.

We hope and pray Ethel will be very succesful with her career.

Here's wishing a HAPPY & BOUNTIFUL NEW YEAR 2008 TO ALL OF US!!!

thanks much Angie.. 

Overseas Filipino Workers: Partners for Philippine Progress

By Elias 'Dong' Bonite

Peace and progress are probably the most elusive goals in the social and political life of people in all parts of the world. Building relationships between and among nations, regions, communities and individuals and the alleviation of the lives of the people from the perennial problem of poverty remain an extremely complex and difficult problem. The issue of peace not only in the Philippines but all over the world is so complex that no ordinary man in the street can comprehend it fully. Solutions to it cannot just be simplistic. The problem of terrorism is closely linked with the problem of poverty. They are the two faces of the same coin. These two problems are so gargantuan that progress is seemed too impossible to attain.

The Philippine contemporary scene reflects a general picture of gloom. Crime, corruptions, apathy and poverty are dark deadly clouds that constantly hover our land. Crime is still a big black shroud that envelops the already stricken archipelago. Apathy, ââ,¬Ëœthe what do I careââ,¬â,,¢ attitude has continued to control and paralyze the minds of the Filipino citizens. Poverty stares us in the face wherever we are whether in the barrios or in the cities.

These are the economic and social problems that confront us. But these problems are not just the responsibilities to solve of the Philippine Government. They are not just the problems of the President nor her Cabinet Members alone. They are problems too of the members of the opposition, of the Church, of any civic organization. They are problems of ALL Filipinos.

These problems are critical that need to be urgently addressed, seriously studied and given appropriate solution. If left unresolved for long we might just wake up someday to find our country dismembered and in the state of irremediable chaos.

Faced with the grim and threatening scenario, how can each Filipino contribute a grain of sand to the solution to the problems of Herculian magnitude? How can an ordinary citizen, living in the country or abroad share a hand to work for the progress of their native land? More importantly, how can the Overseas Workers, indeed generously continue to serve their country and help solve the problems of their fellowmen?

The present economic and political crises are seriously affecting not just the families of the OFWs but all Filipinos. The crises seriously affect the stability of our economy. They are going to affect our future. We cannot afford to be fence sitters. The OFWs are already contributing a lot to the economy of our country? But I believe there are still a lot they can do to improve the situations of the country.

Progress and nation building will be eternally elusive unless all the Filipino people unite to work for it. Progress depends on cooperation and on actual and real nationalistic and patriotic acts. Unity of all Filipinos, intense dedication, honesty of purpose and true patriotic deeds are the most effective tools that an OFW can harness to help his country.

The OFWs can do better than just remitting their earnings to their homeland and thus help our countryââ,¬â,,¢s economy. The OFWs can be heroes of government and public life who can work with the highest degree of integrity and sincerity. They can become leaders and exemplars abroad of the important moral values. They are heroes because despite difficulties and the pains of loneliness for being separated from their loved ones, they can commit themselves to the most honorable way of life and labor.

The OFWs are heroes in their own professions. They are the men and women of science and technology, of art and culture who are willing to share their skills and knowledge not just to improve the lives of their families but the lives of his fellow country men. More important of all, they can work for a far higher skills and values; they can work with utmost dedication and commitment to their jobs; they work with utmost care and concern for everyone.

The OFWs are excellent workers and effective partners for progress because they are men and women who can bridge the communication gap and contribute for peace building between his country and the country where they work. They are effective builders of goodwill and unity that cannot be destroyed.

The OFWs can unite to be active partners of the government to hasten economic revovery. Together, they can rally for peaceful solutions to the problems of peace in Mindanao by urging negotiators to go back to the negotiating table and opt for peace instead of war.

It is about time to raise the status and to put on a higher pedestal our OFWs. For so long now, their efforts and contribution remain to be unsung, unseen and unglorified. The progress of our country cannot be attained by a few government officials alone. Rome , as we all know, was not built in a single day by a single emperor. Any country cannot be developed by its government alone. The OFWs need not depend on recognition or reward from the government to become active partners for progress. But whatever is the extent of their contribution, their deeds will always be engraved in the minds and hearts of a grateful nation.

Philippine progress is not an impossible dream. We can make it happen if we are really sincere about it. All Filipinos must be hopeful and must take proactive role towards the attainment of economic progress. The OFWs are important as they are now, but they can be empowered to do more; they can be moved by true spirit of patriotism and love, to do even the impossible.

LONG LIVE THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS!

thanks again Lorenz.

we are doing this for the love of country and fellowmen. this is just our wishful thinking hoping this will soon take place as imagined. wish everybody will get involved so to add strenght to the PPP movement.

btw, asa ka base karon Bay Lorenz, if I may know..

Salamat Lorenz.. actually this is one of the speeches i delivered in one function of the OFW-Congress in Saudi Arabia wherein i was the EVP in the Eastern REgion.

just sharing to my fellow Boholanos..

I fully agree with the idea that the families who used to own the land for the airport project shall be given the priority for employment during its construction and operations. 2nd priority should also be given to the Panglao residents.

I wish the LGU, thru the leadership of Mayor Dodong Alcala, will see to it that this is complied and adhered to.

Overseas Filipino Workers: Partners for Philippine Progress

By Dong Bonite

Peace and progress are probably the most elusive goals in the social and political life of people in all parts of the world. Building relationships between and among nations, regions, communities and individuals and the alleviation of the lives of the people from the perennial problem of poverty remain an extremely complex and difficult problem. The issue of peace not only in the Philippines but all over the world is so complex that no ordinary man in the street can comprehend it fully. Solutions to it cannot just be simplistic. The problem of terrorism is closely linked with the problem of poverty. They are the two faces of the same coin. These two problems are so gargantuan that progress is seemed too impossible to attain.

The Philippine contemporary scene reflects a general picture of gloom. Crime, corruptions, apathy and poverty are dark deadly clouds that constantly hover our land. Crime is still a big black shroud that envelops the already stricken archipelago. Apathy, ââ,¬Ëœthe what do I careââ,¬â,,¢ attitude has continued to control and paralyze the minds of the Filipino citizens. Poverty stares us in the face wherever we are whether in the barrios or in the cities.

These are the economic and social problems that confront us. But these problems are not just the responsibilities to solve of the Philippine Government. They are not just the problems of the President nor her Cabinet Members alone. They are problems too of the members of the opposition, of the Church, of any civic organization. They are problems of ALL Filipinos.

These problems are critical that need to be urgently addressed, seriously studied and given appropriate solution. If left unresolved for long we might just wake up someday to find our country dismembered and in the state of irremediable chaos.

Faced with the grim and threatening scenario, how can each Filipino contribute a grain of sand to the solution to the problems of Herculian magnitude? How can an ordinary citizen, living in the country or abroad share a hand to work for the progress of their native land? More importantly, how can the Overseas Workers, indeed generously continue to serve their country and help solve the problems of their fellowmen?

The present economic and political crises are seriously affecting not just the families of the OFWs but all Filipinos. The crises seriously affect the stability of our economy. They are going to affect our future. We cannot afford to be fence sitters. The OFWs are already contributing a lot to the economy of our country? But I believe there are still a lot they can do to improve the situations of the country.

Progress and nation building will be eternally elusive unless all the Filipino people unite to work for it. Progress depends on cooperation and on actual and real nationalistic and patriotic acts. Unity of all Filipinos, intense dedication, honesty of purpose and true patriotic deeds are the most effective tools that an OFW can harness to help his country.

The OFWs can do better than just remitting their earnings to their homeland and thus help our countryââ,¬â,,¢s economy. The OFWs can be heroes of government and public life who can work with the highest degree of integrity and sincerity. They can become leaders and exemplars abroad of the important moral values. They are heroes because despite difficulties and the pains of loneliness for being separated from their loved ones, they can commit themselves to the most honorable way of life and labor.

The OFWs are heroes in their own professions. They are the men and women of science and technology, of art and culture who are willing to share their skills and knowledge not just to improve the lives of their families but the lives of his fellow country men. More important of all, they can work for a far higher skills and values; they can work with utmost dedication and commitment to their jobs; they work with utmost care and concern for everyone.

The OFWs are excellent workers and effective partners for progress because they are men and women who can bridge the communication gap and contribute for peace building between his country and the country where they work. They are effective builders of goodwill and unity that cannot be destroyed.

The OFWs can unite to be active partners of the government to hasten economic revovery. Together, they can rally for peaceful solutions to the problems of peace in Mindanao by urging negotiators to go back to the negotiating table and opt for peace instead of war.

It is about time to raise the status and to put on a higher pedestal our OFWs. For so long now, their efforts and contribution remain to be unsung, unseen and unglorified. The progress of our country cannot be attained by a few government officials alone. Rome , as we all know, was not built in a single day by a single emperor. Any country cannot be developed by its government alone. The OFWs need not depend on recognition or reward from the government to become active partners for progress. But whatever is the extent of their contribution, their deeds will always be engraved in the minds and hearts of a grateful nation.

Philippine progress is not an impossible dream. We can make it happen if we are really sincere about it. All Filipinos must be hopeful and must take proactive role towards the attainment of economic progress. The OFWs are important as they are now, but they can be empowered to do more; they can be moved by true spirit of patriotism and love, to do even the impossible.

LONG LIVE THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS!

Hi Fiel,

I’m sorry to hear about your dad’s infirmities. However, I also feel glad he’s back to his home country. Am sure he’s a lot better off here than abroad. It’s a blessing he has both you and your supportive hubby to take care of him. Bohol is for me the best place really for people in their seniors. My wife and I would certainly spend our retirement years in our home province as well.

Pls. extend my warm hello to your father. I don’t know if he still remembers me. I was not that close to him as I was to your grandpa though - who happened to be a colleague in the SP. I was the KB Prex then. Yes, I admire your Dad’s honest to goodness service to the people of Panglao. He is one of a kind. Great rewards await him in heaven.

Yeah, I share your views about the filthiness of politics. Not all politicians are ‘trapos’ though. I believe there is hope in our country. We can still find people out there who are sincere â€" like your father â€" aspiring to make a difference.

It is in this premise that we, the Filipinos Overseas, are trying to unite ourselves globally to become a potent force to elect somebody who we believe is the right person â€" honest and sincere â€" to lead our country and save it and its people from going down the drain.

At the moment am trying to help organize the OFWs-led political party, the Partidong Pandaigdigang Pilipino or PPP here in Saudi Arabia. Other Filipinos in the US, Canada, Europe, and other countries in Asia and the Middle East are simultaneously organizing their chapters too. At this point, we are in the final stages of our preparations for the SEC registration, which the Philippine Chapter is working on. After which, we shall register our party with the COMELEC.

It’s kind of an ambitious task, but we, OFs and OFWs believe that this will work. It’s just a matter of time.

BTW, does your hubby know Rico Woo of Larena, Siquijor? He is a very good friend of mine that I haven't heard of for a long time now.

Regards,

ELIAS ‘Dong’ F. BONITE

Thanks Grazie for your interest in joining BOWACCC and also for spreading the words to your relatives and friends. pls keep up the good work. May your tribe increase thereby helping the coop grow BIG. are you taking your vacation soon? pls advise so you can transact business in our Tagbilaran office to register officially. pls encourge other to join too.

btw, sorry for the long silence. it's due to PPP business which am sure you read at the other forum.

Hi guys.. sorry for the long silence. am kinda very busy with helping organize the PPP globally. and am proud to say that very soon the SEC registration shall be released and COMELEC registration will follow. We are almost done with the logo and membership application form shall follow thereby registering the members in all chapters worldwide. please continue with the discussions and let us keep the flame burning.

thanks to all for believing in the vision of PPP to effect change to our political system to address the concerns of the OFs and OFWs, their dependents and the less privileged Filipinos.

Padayon PPP!

Dong Bonite

Thank you Glen for the compliment.

Sorry, I haven't visited this site for few weeks due to some pressing matters that take most of my time and attention. Am busy with helping organize the Partido ng Pandaigdigang Pilipino - an OFWs led political party. This is a global Filipino party with chpters around the world. It is on its capacity building stage now and am happy that the responses of the global filipinos are very encouraging and inspiring.

anyways, wish you guys will join the PPP discussions on the other forum.

yes fellow Boholanos.. join us with BOWACCC coz this will empower us, the low and mddle class, to own a very viable business to compete wiht the big capitalist by pooing our resources together.

padayon BOWACCC! mabuhi ang mga Boholanos!!!

i see Grazie.. silingan ra diay ta CDO pero kron bisita na lang mi didto coz mibalik mi sa Bohol attending some business and it's to be back where we belong.

see yah!!!

Hi Fiel, small world.. kita na sab ta diri sa forum. btw, asa karon imo Dad, ex-Mayor Rep? gaabot mi adto nya when he was Mayor of Panglao and i used to head the Kabataang Barangay of Panglao.

thanks Makcy & Jun for taking time to explain all about BOWACCC. i wish Grazie will finally join us in our crusade to empower the less privileged. atong ipakita sa tibuok kalibutan that the notion of 'ija-ija aho-aho' among Boholanos is worng. that we Boholanos are very cooperative among each other. on the other, thru cooperative we could pool our resources together. bisan gamay ra ato money pero kun ato ni tapu tapuon dako ug daghan kana which could somehow compete teh big capitalist. all we have to do is trust each other and be positive towards where we are going.

Welcome to BOWACCC Grazie and i hope you will bring more of your relatives to join our cause.

thanks much Makcy for the compliments. you know guys Macky is one of BOWACCC's key players in keeping the group move towards its goal and vision.

thank you too Ginger for the very kind word for me.

thanks Grazie.. what can i say.. thanks for the compliments anyways.. afterall we are doing this for the OFs and OFWs empowerment. kinahanglan na gyud nga mabati ang atong mga tinog tungod kay makabungol na ang atong pagpakahilom sa dugay na.

thank you too Glen for being kind of supportive to the PPP cause. btw, PPP means Partido ng Pangdaigdigang Pilipino.

padayon PPP!!!

Thanks Grazie! we really need to push this PPP to reach out to as many kababayans as possible. btw, asa man ka base if I may know?

Hi Grazie, naa mi balay sa Green Village, Kauswagan.. likod sa Kong Hua High School.

BEn, si Dong ni BAi. Glo is at home doing some chores. naa pa ko sa office karon. Pls visit the PPP section. i need your inputs too. thanks!

Dear Fellow Boholanos,

I would like to invite you all to join and support the BOWACCC's thrust of operating a Micro-Finance Bank, an Overseas Boholanos-led and inspired institution which would benefit the less fortunate Boholanos as well as its OFs, OFWs and local community members.

Sa giingon na ni Macky, 'ato ni'. Mao ni atong pagla-um nga bisan unsa ta ka ubos duna diay ta'y chance nga makapanag-iya ug Bangko. By pooling our resources together, we will come up with a minimum capital of P5M to operate a MF Bank. it's kind of an ambitious goal pero kon daghan ta magtampo sa atong limited resources modako kana and for sure the P5M capital is attainable.

For BOWACCC,

Elias 'Dong' Bonite
Chairman of the Board

Yes Grazie.. there are some typo errors there but all the same the motive is pure. just take your time reading and let's enjoin fellow Boholanos to go with our direction towards a pro-active Bohol.

thanks you all guys!! Glo na lang itawag sa ako... mora man ug pinabundak nang Gloria gud.

Hey Rueben.. musta na diha? long time no see. musta na is Efaye and Steely Earl kamo diha sa Texas.

actually am sharing the net with my hubby... Dong Bonite 

see yah!

Sorry Macky I forgot to address the issue you raised. At the moment, Partido ng Pangdaigdigang Pilipino or PPP is at its capacity building stage. Fortunately we are gaining grounds by leaps and bounds based on the responses from OFs and OFWs around the world puerra pa ang naa ra diri sa Pilipinas. Our website is in process pa. Btw, this PPP is an OFWs-led and inspired political party and it was conceived in Saudi Arabia. To give you an idea, let me mention few indviduals who spearheaded this PPP movement.
In Saudi Arabia : 1) Elias 'Dong' Bonite and Bel Hugo et al in the Eastern Region 2) Bong Amora and Alex Bello et al in the Central Region 3) Rudy Dianalan et al in the Western Region 4) Professor Cesar Torres and Anita Sese et al in the USA 5) Terry Olayta et al in Canada 6) Susie Barbiere et al in Korea 7) I guess Freda Cabactulan et al in Europe Jun Aguilar et al in the National Capital Region in Manila: who has been tasked to register the organization with the SEC and eventually with the COMELEC. There are many groups and individuals involved globally and I can't mention everyone but at least the above mentioned are the prominent personalities so far.

PPP is one of the pillars of an OFs and OFWs empowerment i.e. Social, Economic and Political. There exists a 3-pronged appproach of OFWs empowerment wherein PPP, an OFWs-led party is one component who takes care of its political movement. Social and Economic groups are also doing their homeworks and this will also be launced soon. Medyo few steps ahead lang ang polictical movement for now.

padayon PPP!

Dear Grazie, Fairy, et al,

We need to reform the rotten political system of our government. sakto..unta i-educate ang mga voters para dili lang sila dawat kwarta para mobuto but instead look at the capabilities of the candidates. so far wala pa'y nag initiate towards this end that's the reason we enjoined OFs and OFWs around the world to initiate the change kay medyo giyatakan sab ang katungod sa ilang hugpong. And this is where the PPP comes in to help shape our beloved motherland.

padayon PPP!

Dong Bonite

just walking the talk C2H4. dili kay puro na lang estorya ug plano. you need to execute your plans to make things happen. pero, know what? it's unfair. kaila ka nako pero you are anonymous to me.

Hi Grazie.. here you go. thanks for the compliments. i see.. with your experience and support I would imagine that BOWACCC's vision would take a step forward. need more Boholanos like you for the cause.

padayon!

Thanks much Grazie for the warm welcome. you really make my day. wish to know you more as well as Lorenz, Prince and all the Tubag Bohol community. let's keep on interacting guys and let the Boholano spirit alive.

padayon!

Dear fellow Boholanos,

I would like to invite you to join and support BOWACCC's thrust to establish a Micro-Finance Bank in Bohol to cater the need of the less privileged and to all Boholanos Overseas. You may access ( www.geocities.com/bowacccoop/home.html ) for more info.

Thank you and regards,

Elias 'Dong' F. Bonite
Chair, BOWACCC

Congratulations to APEC especially to their able leader Dr. Vilma Fucanan-Wong. I could see some familiar names in the group.

From the bottom of my heart. A fellow Panglaoanon indeed.. Elias 'Dong' Fuertes Bonite.

You may also visit the site: the Boholano Overseas Workers And Community Credit Cooperative or BOWACCC ( www.geocities.com/bowacccoop/home.html )

REgards to all!

Dear Sir Knight Atty. Handel Lagunay,

Thank you so much for the warm welcome.. I sent message to your personal email a while ago. am sure it reached you na. surely, i will be interacting with my fellow and beloved Boholanos thru this forum. bag-o lang ko na register diri. hence, the silence. am contemplating to enjoined fellow Boholanos globally to join BOWACCC's cause and help establish a Micro Finance Bank to cater the needs of the less privileged Boholanos and its OFs and OFWs members. please help me with this direction. but this should be discussed in a separate forum. the subject we have here is the global PPP.

Let's keep in touch!

Sir Dong Bonite, KCR

Hello Bohol and Happy... thanks for the warm welcome. I am Gloria Balandra Lagria from Lila, Bohol married to Elias 'Dong' Fuertes Bonite of Panglao, Bohol. For more than 20 years we settled in Cagayan de Oro City but decided to return to Bohol two years back to somehow live back to a beautiful and calm place I call my home. Temporarily we stayed at Door 3, Mascarinas Apartment at New Calceta St. Cogon, Tagbilaran City. Sorry, just came back to SAudi Arabia with my hubby and got only the time now to open this forum.

regards to you all!

Thank you so much Lorenz and Prince for the compliment. appreciate it much. Of course many thanks to my dear mentor and friend, Loy Palapos, for posting this subject. am so delighted indeed.

sorry, karon pa ko ma register sa Tubag Bohol Forum. Hence, the delayed reaction.

Am so elated by the positive responses of the people in this Tubag Bohol Forum. I recieved similar views from different individuals and organizations of OFs & OFWs globally expressing their support for a global Partido ng Pangdaigdigand Pilipino or PPP. Truly kung magkahugpong ang tanang OFs and OFWs around the world, as i said, 10 millions and counting, not to mention their dependents, relatives and friends in the motherland PPP is a very potent force to address its concerns and help shape a government for the people, by the peope and of the people.

sama sa usa ka silhig: kung ang usa ka tukog imo kining gamiton mabali na lang ug maupos dili gayod magsilbi pero kon ang mga tukog imo kining bugkuson mohinlo kini sa dakong nga hawan.

padayon PPP!

thanks much Macky for posting this subject.  actually this is a calling for all OFs and OFWs globally to wake up, stand up, speak up. I wish thru the Partido ng Pangdaigdigang Pilipino or PPP we could gather a potent force to address the concerns of OFs and OFWs around the world. It is thru UNITY among OFs and OFWs that could gather enough strength to battle for the rights and welfares of our kind which seems to be neglected by the government for quite so long. if we could muster enough force - we are millions around the globe and more are coming, we could easily be represented to the Lower and Uppper House of Congress in the Philippines.

Dong Bonite