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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Me at Work! Photo Contest



This photo with a caption "Rehas sa Gitna ng Karagatan" won 2nd place during the 2010 PEBA International Photo Contest by a sailor named, Clien Tolentino, who hails from Surallah, South Cotabato.

As we celebrate Labor Day this May, PEBA Inc. brings you something to honor the working class!

Send us a creative shot of you and/or your colleagues at work. You can be as funny or serious as you want. Entries should be fun, modest, and unique.

Eligibility
  1. Contest is open to males and females, 18 years old and above.
  2. OFWs and home based fans are encouraged to join.
  3. Amateur and professional photographers may send their entries.

General Mechanics
  1. Entrants should “like" the .
  2. Entries must be submitted to : .
  3. Images should have a file size of not lower than 800x600 pixels in landscape or 600x800 in portrait.
  4. Photo must NOT be altered or edited.
  5. Only ONE (1) entry is allowed per fan.
  6. Description for each entry must contain the contestant’s…
    • FULL NAME
    • CONTACT DETAILS
    • PROFESSION
    • LOCATION
    • and TITLE with a SHORT CAPTION about the work related photo.
  7. All valid, approved and accepted entries will be posted at the .
  8. Entrants will be notified via SMS/e-mail whether or not their entry is valid and approved.
  9. PEBA, Inc. reserves the right to reject entries that contain nudity, advocate violence, and do not conform to the rules and regulations of the contest.
  10. Winners will be determined based on the number of “likes” gathered.
  11. All entries must be submitted on or before 11:59 PM of May 15, 2011.
  12. Winners will be announced at the PEBA Website Facebook FanPage on May 31, 2011.
  13. Winners will be notified through phone call/SMS and/or e-mail from the PEBA Secretariat.
  14. Prizes are as follows:
    • Most Liked: Nokia Mobile Phone (Unit/Model to be Announced Later)
    • 2nd Most Liked: to be announced later
    • 3rd Most Liked: to be announced later
  15. Prizes should be claimed sixty (60) days upon notice. Failure to claim will automatically forfeit the prize.
  16. Two (2) valid IDs must be presented to PEBA MANILA upon claiming of the prize.
  17. All submitted entries will automatically be a property of PEBA and may be used in the company website and/or other materials directly related to PEBA, Inc.
  18. PEBA BOT’s and volunteers are NOT allowed to join the contest.
• For more information, log on to pinoyblogawards.com or or email:

©2011 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Flight of the Butterfly {PEBA 2011}





Japan sees the butterfly as a personification of a person's soul. Butterflies flying together is a symbol of love in China. The Philippines sees the butterfly as the symbol of a soul visiting or rebirth or good luck. In Greek mythology, a butterfly is related to fire. You know what the Pink Tarha associate butterflies with? The Overseas Filipino Workers. Us.

And why not? The three main characteristics of the butterfly also apply to the OFWs and Filipino expats all over the world. First...polymorphism, the occurrence of more than one form. From an egg to a larvae to a pupa to an imago, butterflies undergo differences in appearance and state. They change their looks, too, according to their location and the seasons. Filipinos, in a way, are like that. We change ourselves according to where we are to adapt and adjust, but we're still Filipinos. Just like the Filipinas in Riyadh wearing the abaya and thetarha. We wear them outside because we're in Saudi Arabia but inside, we're still Filipinos. Second, mimicry. The butterfly imitate other species to enjoy the protection of an attribute they do not share with others. We global Filipinos do not necessarily imitate other nationalities but we abide and respect their culture, tradition, and laws because we're in their country. And lastly, migration. We, like the butterflies, are capable of long distance flights to thrive and settle in other places. Do we need to elaborate this more?

So, it's not surprising to see the butterfly as the symbol of the Pinoy Expats/OFWs Blog Awards. PEBA has used a butterfly, in the colors of the Philippine flag, logo ever since and the Pink Tarha hasn't really put a thought into why. So we hope we're correct in our interpretation (or maybe close to it?). Choosing the butterfly is a brilliant idea, don't you think? The butterflies are really dainty, fragile creatures but they possess the most amazing attributes. They're stronger than what you think. Like all the Filipinos worldwide.

 The fourth season of PEBA.

The Pink Tarha is in full support of this year's PEBA with the theme,"Ako'y Magbabalik, Hatid Ko'y Pagbabago" (I Will Return, I Will Bring Change). This is not only a motto but a challenge to all global Pinoys to return to the Philippines and bring CHANGE. True, we already help with our remittances but this year, PEBA urges us to go beyond that. We, armed with our skills, talents, and knowledge, and the experiences from the countries we've been to, are being challenged to act and contribute in the different aspects of the Philippine society.

Wear this badge in your blog's sidebar. 
Heroes' Homecoming Towards Change. Despite the varied reasons why Filipinos go abroad, nationalism is still evident on the narratives of the 12 million Filipinos scattered all over the world. PEBA has witnessed how OFWs take pride of our Filipino roots, our culture and our race. Filipinos abroad, after they have followed their dreams, have chosen to return, evident on how we are called... "Balikbayan." They return to share their talents, skills and fortunes in an effort to bring change to the families left behind, communities and country. Thus, PEBA 2011 is dedicated to our "balikbayans", the unsung heroes of our time. Their homecoming brings a spark of change to the lives of their loved ones and their homeland.

We call on our Filipino expatriates around the world to continue their roles as Global Ambassadors of our country in foreign lands by promoting and patronizing our locally-made products, making the Philippines the first stop destination for holidays and investing in the home country. We ask them to teach their children and their foreign spouses on the positive Filipino values and the Filipino language. Let’s be proud of our race, for nationalism knows no time and bounderies. [more]
The Pink Tarha believes that the OFWs are heroes but more than being modern heroes, we can become mavens --- trusted experts in various fields who seek to pass knowledge and skills on to others! Imagine the possibilities! But then first, we need to come home. To return not simply for a pleasurable vacation but to return with a more nationalistic, community-centric purpose and approach. We implore you to become mavens in your own right. Start by joining the PEBA 2011!  


We urge you to follow the flight of the butterfly... start slowly, then spread your wings, and see the world. No matter how small or frail you are, have the courage to go the distance!
 
Butterfly photos from The Gilded Bee.



This entry is written by the Pink Tarha ladies and first posted in the Pink Tarha blog.






©2011 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Support Logo PEBA 2011

What could be more satisfying than to hug, kiss and touch your loved ones? Seeing your family’s joyful smile and feeling their warm skin against yours is just beyond words. Hearing their hearty laughs as you all share your wonderful stories would just instantly fill the years that were spent away from each other. We, balikbayans, surely know what it feels like to finally get a hold of our priceless possessions, our family.

It is not easy to be away… nor is it easy to give up time and opportunities that you should have had with the ones closest to you just for the promise of a better future… of a better life. We all have our share of stories.

As we officially open PEBA 2011 with the Theme: "Ako'y Magbabalik, Hatid ko'y Pagbabago", "I will Return, I will bring change" we are inviting you to put the official PEBA 2011 logo to your side bars and we will link your blog site here! Show your support by grabbing one of the images below!





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PEBA family is proud to announce that Nokia has been our partner for 3 years. Thank you NOKIA!

Nokia is the world's leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging internet and communications industries. Their goal is to be a good and responsible contributor to societies wherever they operate.

Nokia uses their strengths - communicating and connecting to help make a difference. Their vision is to be involved with youth education issues around the world, preparing the young people for their future.

Stay tuned for more of PEBA 2011's surprises this year!

©2011 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards

Saturday, April 9, 2011

CRITERIA & GUIDELINES 2011

NOMINATION FORM 2011


©2011 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards

HEROES HOMECOMING TOWARDS CHANGE

PEBA’S 2011 THEME RALLIES ON HEROES HOMECOMING TOWARDS CHANGE



Note: The photo of a boy holding a flag is an official entry of Analindenhann from Copenhagen Denmark to the 2010 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards International Photo Contest


The First Quarter Storm


The first quarter of 2011 is perhaps the most turbulent days of the Overseas Filipino Workers as they witness the political revolution in the Middle East and North Africa where thousands of OFWs were caught in the middle of domestic conflicts in countries such as Egypt, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Libya.

Even with these appalling events, Filipinos remain determined to continue following their dreams through migration in order to survive domestic poverty. The world could be cruel and unforgiving but also highly rewarding... because in every struggle, heroes emerge.



Leaving Is Not A Matter of Choice, Coming Back Is

Despite the varied reasons why Filipinos go abroad, nationalism is still evident on the narratives of the 12 million Filipinos scattered all over the world. PEBA has witnessed how OFWs take pride of our Filipino roots, our culture and our race. Filipinos abroad, after they have followed their dreams, have chosen to return, evident on how we are called... "Balikbayan." They return to share their talents, skills and fortunes in an effort to bring change to the families left behind, communities and country. Thus, PEBA 2011 is dedicated to our "balikbayans", the unsung heroes of our time. Their homecoming brings a spark of change to the lives of their loved ones and their homeland. PEBA 2011 honor them with the theme,


"Ako'y Magbabalik, Hatid Ko'y Pagbabago." (I Will Return, I Will Bring Change.)


The PEBA 2011 Challenge

PEBA 2011 will attempt to remind the P-Noy administration to solicit, listen and heed the advice our OFWs who have been the forefront of finding solutions on the world’s most powerful economies. It's about time that instead of concentrating on labor-export policy, this administration start tapping the professional services of OFWs in various areas of expertise in rebuilding our country's infrastructures and basic services by offering them job positions in government offices to be administration partners in nation-building.


We call on our Filipino expatriates around the world to continue their roles as Global Ambassadors of our country in foreign lands by promoting and patronizing our locally-made products, making the Philippines the first stop destination for holidays and investing in the home country. We ask them to teach their children and their foreign spouses on the positive Filipino values and the Filipino language. Let’s be proud of our race, for nationalism knows no time and bounderies.


Expats, OFWs and Bloggers, They’re Heroes That Multiplies

To our Global Filipino bloggers, as the curtain rises for PEBA 2011 in celebration of our nation’s historic "Araw ng Kagitingan"; let us look back on the heroes of La Solidaridad - Rizal, Del Pilar, Ponce, Paterno, Jacinto, Lopez-Jaena , etc. who were the Filipinos reformists in Spain who used instead of the sword to campaign for changes in the Spanish-governed Philippine islands through essays, speeches, news articles, and other literary and journalistic forms. Their efforts ultimately led to the Philippine independence from Spain. Today, PEBA invites our bloggers to write and post topics on "Balikbayan" (Returnees), "Homecoming" and the positive "changes" and benefits it brings to their families, relatives and friends, to the community and to our country, the Philippines. 

We call on our bloggers worldwide to share their stories - through essays and anecdotes, literary and journalistic forms, videos and photos on their quest for the real change that they want to be - for their own selves, for their families, communities and country on their plan homecoming or recent “balikbayan” experiences that bring positive change to the lives of their love ones. And to our non-OFW bloggers, we seek your talents to share with us your expectations and memorable experiences gained during the homecoming events of your returning family members, relatives or friends.

Like Rizal, Luna and Ninoy, 12 million OFWs have crossed borders to work, learn culture and technologies abroad in their effort to battle poverty in our courtyard; soon they will return and apply their knowledge and wealth to bring the change they want for their families, relatives, communities and country - for heroes never die, they just multiply.

This season will put a challenge to our Global Filipinos to flex its muscles to show that with the unity of its great numbers, it can be a potent force for political change, that OFWs can stop this culture of corruption, exploitation, and fraud and steer our country to greater heights by participating in a mature political exercise by participating in the Overseas Absentee Voting and joining forums and social organizations abroad that promote Filipino values and socio-economic assistance to OFWs and kababayans back home.

To the private sectors that have economically benefited on the remittances and homecoming spending of the OFW and their families; PEBA calls for your support on the advocacy programs and projects of the Government, LGUs and NGOs that promote values and welfare of the OFWs.

PEBA calls on POEA and OWWA to improve its reintegration program for returning, retiring and displaced OFWs. We ask this administration to restore an estimated 46 percent budget cut to the Department of Foreign Affairs 2012 budget and to increase funds to assist OFWs in Japan and the Middle East countries.

As the quarter storm closes, we prayed and mourned for the loss of our OFW compatriots, Sally, Ramon and Elizabeth who were executed in China. A painful lesson for every Filipinos to be careful and not to allow ourselves to be used as drug couriers.

Hundreds of OFWs are still missing in New Zealand after a devastating earthquake hit the country. In Japan, the horrifying series of earthquakes and tsunami that swept the Japanese shores where hundreds of OFWs are still unaccounted for and the continuing threat of radiation exposure remain an unending nightmare to the survivors.

©2011 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards


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