Former Philippine Honorary Consul Explain Resignation!

The Former Philippine Honorary Consul Madam Vanthoula, a constatine leader, appeared before the filipino communities to explained her resignation. It took place last Sunday, Sept 10. 2006, at the Holy Cross Parish Church Nicosia, Cyprus during the filipino mass. It was attended by Minister, Counselor, and Genreal Consul Eleanor L. Jaucian, Social Welfare Jocelyn Hafal from Phil. Embassy of the Athens, Greece with over hundreds of church goers.
The filipino mass has ended emotionally as the the Former Philipine Honorary Madam Consul Vanthoula delivered her farewell speech. She said "I have no intention to resign but I was forced. There is a recruitment disagreement. I am happy to help and support the Filipinos in Cyprus. I wrote a letter and address the problem to the President of the Philippines, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and the Ministry of the European Labor and to the Ministry of European Foreign Affairs but I was not heard. I made an appeal to all concerned but no appropriate action done to all. The Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the Philippines Overaseas Labor Office (POLO) in Athens Greece remained silent, closed and uncooperative with their recruitment policy that forced me to resigned".
Madam Vanthoula stated a clear example. She said "I wanted to employ the sister of my present helper as she is no longer allowed by the immigration to stay in Cyprus. I was not allowed by the Philippine Government to employ her sister in NAME HIRE instead in AGENCY HIRE. Agencies gives a higher cost/rate on employment placement fee on their applicants and the employers as well, causing a lot of pressures and problems later on. Once an applicant is disemployed most agencies doesn't care for their welfare. In any problems or troubles the applicant reported on my office to complaint and ask for help and advise. Agencies are not aware, they only made a business at the expense of the poor applicants and employers as well."
Madam Vanthoula expressed her warmth thankfulness to the filipino community for their friendship and support during on her 2 years of service as Philipine Honorary Consulate (PHC). She appealed to the Filipino people that we should stand united to support one another and to demand the Philippine Government to pay due respect, do appropriate and necessary actions needed by the Overseas Filipino Workers called as the modern day and unsung heroes of the Philippines. During her speech, she encouragely said to all the Filipinos "Be Proud of Yourself and Fight For Justice".
The Minister Counselor and General Consul Ms. Eleanor L. Jaucian said that the PHC has no intention to resign "Napilitan lang". She added that Madam Vanthoula is a person with a good heart to give help and support to the Filipinos without being paid by the Philippine Government. She expressed her sincerest thanks and gratitude to her.
The Social Welfare Officer Jocelyn Hafal emphasized that they are more than a to help to find a solutions to the problems of the filipinos in Cyprus as it now as a fast growing destinations of the Filipinos for migrant workers. She encouraged everyone to support and informed the Manila Office regarding the said issue . Sha said "Magkaisa tayong Lahat".
The Cyprus Filipino Communities rendered their general expresses for their deepest and sincerest appreciation, gratitude and thankfulness to Madam Vanthoula and to her family and to all concerned Philippine Embassy Personnels from Athens, Greece from coming to show their concerns and support for the Filipino in Cyprus. Mabuhay Kayo! Mabuhay ang mga Bagong Bayani sa Mundo!

By: Carmen Dolorez Brazan-Llauderes


Cry of the World: Lights of the World Church of God in Cyprus

The Cry of the World is the theme of the Light of the World Church of God in Cyprus, the 2nd Quarter inter-fellowship and water-baptism held in Larnaca Cyprus. The outreach ministries of Larnaca, Limassol, Paralimni, Paphos, Ayia Napa, and Nicosia attended the event. The Charismatic Renewal Family headed by Sis Cora Artemion were the invited guests.
Rev. Pastor Marcelo Cayanan was the keynote speaker that day. He proclaimed the gospel in Romans 10:12-21. According to him, the cry of the world refers to the current events and activities affects us. For example, are the news we heard and saw from television that are happening around the world like terrorism, violence lending to a war and causes millions of deaths, devastations, poverty, crimes and other related problems. In our daily life the cry of the world means ownself misunderstandings, confusions and problems in dealing in our everyday life, work and activities.
Did we hear the cry of the world? How do we respond? Marcelo encourages us that as a Christians we have the responsibilities to respond to the cry of the world. We need to listen and tune in positively to the lonely desperate cry of our heart and hopelessness. We must reach out other people with a compassionate heart like Jesus to encourage them to live accordingly to the will of the Lord.
Basically a renewal in our life is needed. We must be baptized by the spirit of God. We must be born again Christian to turn our living to God who blessed us abundantly. Once we are born again Christian we have the word of God on us. The Holy Spirit will poured upon on us direct and guide us. We can always hear, tune in and respond positively to the cry of the world because we became imitators and good followers of God. Let us all respond to the calling of God.
The event was also highlighted with the praise and worship for God's greatest glory. The Paralimni Outreach Ministry rendered a special dance number to the tune of "Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?". Sis. Aurelia's testimony and Sis Lea's titles and offerings messages both from Paphos were highly inspirational. The healing prayer can healed the cry of the world through faith.
The candidates for the water baptism were baptized in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit for the repentance of thus making them modern day disciples of all nations by being a Blessed Migrant Worker.
The Light of the World Church of God reaches the community and it's people with a dynamic Christian perspectives with the full gospel of the Lord.

By: Carmen Dolorez Brazan- Llauderes