Sentidokomon

(December 2008 issue)

Dear Joy,
 
My name is Pambos Kourtoulos, I am a British born Cypriot now living in Cyprus. I am a volunteer worker at the social centre in Nicosia, helping with the problems of the Filipino workers.
I read your article with interest regarding your visit to America. I could’nt agree more with what you said Joy. Too many Filipinas are always looking for the green pastures that don’t exist. Many Filipino women that I helped went to Canada and now regretting it. “Kuya, its too coldâ€?, or “Kuya, I have to travel far to go to workâ€?, and the list goes on. They often look at America, Canada and the UK as a special place to have a better life and make money. Wrong, where ever you go, we all have to work hard in this life. Going to America to become a runaway, will only in the end bring you problems, and be banned forever.
If you watch ” Citizen Pinoy ” on the TFC channel, you will realize how strict USA is. It takes people like you to continue with the good work that you do, to explain to our Pinoys the right and wrong. Many times I help girls get their release only to be totally ignored by them later, then when their release date expires, they are back again crying. Take care and have a blessed New Year.
 
Regards,
Pambos

Dear Pambos,
It is unfortunate that many Filipinas do not seem to understand that whilst the world is experiencing this worrisome global crisis, the chance to obtain a job, big or small, must be considered a blessing. In life, it is not the situation that makes a person, but it should be in the hands of a person to make a better situation. I am privilege to do my own mission of sharing information to the readers and always be a pleasure to be able to help through this field. Thank you for writing me and may you continue extending your hands to my kababayans who need your assistance. God bless the volunteers like you.

Chief Ed