UFCP NEWS BRIEF - Vol. 2008-02

FILCOM CENTER BACK TO UFCP

Or UFCP BACK TO FILCOM CENTER. Whatever it is, the UFCP will be back soon to its former house / office – the FILCOM Center. Mr. Paulino Lambert, the present Chief of Pohnpei State Labor & Manpower Division and the one in-charge of the Pohnpei State Government Housing handed the keys of the FILCOM Center to UFCP last April 18, 2008, through the great efforts of Ms. Ursula Abalos, UFCP Auditor. Ms. Abalos, in turn, turned over the keys to UFCP President Gerry Figueras.

Last February 26, 2008, in her letter to Pohnpei State Governor John Ehsa, the outgoing Honorary Consul Alicia Ada voluntarily relinquished her right to use FILCOM Center as her office, and returned the keys to Pohnpei State Government.

Last Saturday (April 19, 2008), a day after receiving the keys of the FILCOM Center, the UFCP President made an ocular inspection, and found out that it already needs major repairs / renovations. Cleaning of the premises of the FILCOM Center immediately started on that same day.

Welcome back to the FILCOM Center!

BINGO FUNDRAISING A SUCCESS

The UFCP Bingo Fundraising held last April 20, 2008 at the PICS Cafeteria was a big success. There were more than 200 people (Filipinos, Micronesians, and Australians) in attendance. The proceeds of the said fundraising will go to UFCP projects, in particular, the procurement of trophies and prizes for the on-going UFCP Sports Festival. The winners of the said Bingo Fundraising are the following:

Major Prizes:

$500.00 - Hermie Alfonso, Rommel Ambrosio, Ric Esperanza, & Marcial Flor (They split the prize)

$250.00 - Hernan Aguinaldo

$100.00 - Merlosie Franklin

Consolation Prizes: Memeng Manangan, Janet Abraham, Norie Bacatan, Marvelee Dirige, Rowel Demalata, Jun Uledan, Dante Castillo, Dado Valencia, Analiza Jacla, Teresita Londronio, & Arian Sivas.

Special Bingo: Rosita Bernaldez, Dante Castillo & Vedi Saladaga

5$ Phone cards: Dionisio Ibot, Reynaldo Rivera, Jun de Real, Lhenie Hoguin, Grace Demalata, Loreta Abraham, Carmelina Reyo, Richard Laurel, Reynaldo Ordillas, Evelyn Tadena, Merlusy Frank, Nita Ano, Angie Hiyane, Rinda Carlos, Robert Morendo,Perry Gamboa, Angie Hiyane, Nanita Miralles, Judy Yamasta, & Pilo Canonigo

UFCP would like to thank the following sponsors: Western Union, Car Care Center, Kaselehlie Diner, FSM Telecoms, Genesis Hospital & Pharmacy, Mepharm Clinic & Pharmacy, Pacific Landscaping and Engineering Consultancy, Gonzales General Construction, Grace Special Bakery, Drops of Life, Scooby’s Wholesale, NAPA Auto Parts, Do It Best Hardware, The Neime Company and Mr. Garry Garsain.

To all who supported and contributed to the success of the UFCP Bingo Fundraising – THANK YOU VERY MUCH & MAY THE GOOD LORD REWARD YOU A HUNDREDFOLD!!!

SOCIAL SECURITY UPDATE

In the UFCP Officers’ Meeting last April 16, 2008, the Officers agreed to still pursue the move to schedule a meeting between UFCP Officers and the members of FSM Congress, particularly the members of HESA.

In the upcoming meeting between UFCP Officers and FSM Social Security Board Members (the date still to be scheduled by the FSM SS Administrator), the UFCP Officers agreed to raise the following proposals:

1. That Filipino OFWs, upon reaching the required 50 quarter contributions, be able to receive not only all his/her contributions, but also the employer’s share;

2. That Filipino OFWs who will not reach the required 50 quarter contributions, be able to receive all her contributions, as long as he/she has contributed at least a minimum of 12 quarter contributions.

The abovementioned proposals will be further discussed in the next UFCP Officers meeting to be scheduled a day before their upcoming meeting with the FSM SS Board of Directors.

Present during the UFCP Officers’ Meeting were: Gerry Figueras, Noel Pascua, Ursula Abalos, Marilyn Tiburcio, Paul Dacanay, Willie Aquino, Rey de Leon and Russell Figueras.

Those who were not able to attend were: Jojo Pulmano (off-island), Raul Miralles (church activity), Arnold Mallari (overtime work), Rafael Pulmano (sick), Emer Canama (overtime work) and Roselyn Reyes (sick).

For your comments and suggestions regarding the FSM Social Security issue, please email to ufcp_pni@yahoo.com, or contact any UFCP Officer.

UFCP SPORTS FESTIVAL

Result of games last April 13, 2008:

Volleyball Boys: Genesis vs KBP Winner: KBP

Volleyball Girls: KBP vs. TDIP Winner: TDIP

Basketball : LKL-Cabalen vs. KBP Winner: KBP

TDIP-Western Union vs. Scoobys-Butaw Winner:TDIP-Western Union

Games of April 27, 2008:

Volleyball Boys: 1:00 P.M. Cabalen vs. KBP

1:45 P.M. Genesis vs. TDIP

Volleyball Girls: No Game

Basketball : 2:30 P.M. LKL-Cabalen vs. TDIP-Western Union 4:00 P.M. KBP vs. Scoobys-Butaw

MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS! MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT!!!