Mabuhay!

Submitted by jim_paredes on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 09:36.

Mabuhay at maligayang bati sa inyong lahat. Welcome to Kamusta.com, the global cyber-tambayan, the internet center of pinoys and pinays all over the world. Sana nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan habang binabasa niyo ito.

We at Kamusta.com are eager to engage every Filipino everywhere. Wherever you are right now— the Americas, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, China, Scandinavia o kahit saan pa-- we would like to invite you to share your experiences with every kababayan out there through our site. At the same time, we hope you take time to enjoy our generous offering of lots of downloads and tips on everything you may be concerned about--from concerns about families left behind, investments, savings, news, opinions, buying and selling stuff, surveys, personal advice, and so much more.

We want you to feel at home, visit as often as you like and stay as long as you want.

As some of you know, I have recently become an overseas Pinoy now living abroad in Sydney, Australia with my family. I know how the constant barrage of foreign accents, languages, and the alienation of living in another country can get some of us depressed and wishing for the familiarity of ‘home’. Nakakalungkot talaga. Kamusta.com will try its best to bring home to you wherever you are. We will also be giving you the best advice from knowledgeable kababayans who can help you navigate in your new situation.

So what are you waiting for? Make sure you bookmark this site now and visit us as often as you can. We guarantee you that we will constantly update this site so that you can always be connected to home.

Daghang salamat!

Jim Paredes

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Submitted by bidang on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 10:38.

Jim, it was sad to read your sunday 11May 2008 Coming Home. I must admit that you speak with eyes open and a heart for this country.

I am like you. I travel every year to sydney (i just arrived last sunday) and yes I too always feel sad when I'm back in Manila. Parents and siblings with their families live in sydney.

What can I say but your points if ever you are in a position to run this country is exactly like mine 26yrs ago (when I returned to the Philippines). But first, vote or choose better 'barangay captains' they are the culprits to all anomalies. They allowed bad politicians to gain strength and be elected.

Though I must say, our Education results are better than Australia. Did you know that in the lower grades you can't fail a child? Anyway, they have good points and we also have good points.

Lets unplug the social system, Our Elders, kawawa naman. Our medicines sobrang mahal...nakaw na yan.

A right to make business in this country has no business if they don't take care of the facade, garbage and employment benefits. Lets start this way first.

If nursing is a skilled course, why can't we hire skilled Policemen? Barangay Tanods, Open free schools for them and bring them to graduate with Self confidence and Self worth.

Sorry Jim, like you I was opened to write my views and I've been following your write ups when able......just caught me, because its Mother's Day, I feel powerful even for only a DAY.

See you's. always grateful, bidang

Submitted by jim_paredes on Sat, 05/17/2008 - 03:35.

Hey Bidang,

Ang daming dapat gawin dito sa Pilipinas. Hopefully, my list is a start. And yes, policemen must be better educated and trained, like nurses.

Submitted by Angelina on Thu, 04/17/2008 - 01:00.

Dear Jim!

Im the most excited when i heard that you are now a part of Kamusta. i can't tell you enough how much i enjoy reading your Sunday articles on the Philippine Star! (You and panjee actually ).

Can't wait to read everything and anything! By the way, will you blog everyday? once a week?

Thanks Jim!

Submitted by jim_paredes on Thu, 04/17/2008 - 08:03.

Thanks!! I will blog maybe twice a week. But I will answer all letters and comments that are posted here. I am glad that you like reading my stuff. Do you live abroad?

Submitted by lolagwapa on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 11:53.

okay, you got me on this one. by the way, thank you for your comment about my son's band. appreciate it....and i think this site is awesome!

Submitted by jim_paredes on Thu, 04/17/2008 - 00:15.

Thanks forn the visit. And yes! Your son's band is great! To other readers, watch out for the band Glorious Veins. One day, you will hear about them in a bif way.

Submitted by Bibingka on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 01:04.

Mabuhay ang lahat ng mga Global Pinoy na nag-na-nais lamang na makatulong sa kani-kanilang mga pamilya at mahal sa buhay.

Mabuhay po kayo, Mr. Jim! We wish you and your family the best in Australia. =)

-Bibingka

Submitted by jim_paredes on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 06:24.

Bibingka, Ang mga global pinoys ay napakalaking puwersa na tumutulong sa ating bansa. kahit saan sulok ng mundo ay nahahanap tayo--masipag, matiyaga, mapagmahal at magaling. Mabuhay tayong lahat!

Submitted by sunshaine on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 05:45.

Hi Mr. Paredes!!! I am so outdated...didn't know that you've moved to Australia already :) I'm a big fan. Good luck and best wishes to you and your family. God bless!

Submitted by jim_paredes on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 14:01.

Thanks sunshaine. Just call me Jim. Yes, I am a permanent resident of Sydney but I spend a lot of time in the Philippines pa rin because of APO's commitments. It's good to see you in Kamusta.com! Jim

Submitted by manny on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 13:19.

G'day, Jim (that's how they say "hello" down there, 'di ba?). You and the APO gang have been touring all over the world for several years now, right? Of all the places you've been to, where do Pinoys seem to be doing the best?

Submitted by jim_paredes on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 14:41.

There are many places where Pinoys seem to be doing good. Everywhere, there are the success stories and the failures that we all here about. I would have to say though that in Australia, the Filipino migrant story is mostly a succesful one. I have not heard of any Pinoys who are in dire straits yet. Sure, we are all struggling here and working hard but everyone seems to be holding body and soul together. Maybe it's because the social systems in place here--medicare, free education, and a host of other social supports--really help the migrants. Or maybe it's also because there are still fewer Filipinos here compared to the US and so statistically, we do not hear about those who are having a hard time as often. In Scandinavia, I met Filipinos who seemed to be doing well economically. Again, the social system must be a big factor since these countries are also socialized. But in every country we visited where the system works, the Filipino not just fits in but shines as well.

Submitted by Baguio Beans on Tue, 05/27/2008 - 10:07.

Mabuhay!

My friends still do the Ms Universe Mabuhay song/dance routine

ask 'em questions about Ms Universe, bilis ng sagot, parang Quiz Bee!

Kung sa karaoke naman para may twist, name an artist first (for kikays usually Pilita Corrales, you'll know why later) then click random, if they decide let's say Nora Aunor then the song at random is Oops I Did it Again.. you have to sing Oops ala Nora Aunor hahahaha

I dont know the exact figures but I have a feeling that we have a kababayan in every hospital here in the United Kingdom.

One time at the very busy A&E Dept (aka ER), my friend was calling out at the reception.."Vilma Santos, Ms Vilma Santos, you're next, pls bring Lucky" Kahit na pagod na pagod sa trabaho, patawa pa rin sila!

Thank you for this site Sir Jim.

Submitted by jim_paredes on Tue, 05/27/2008 - 13:03.

Pinoys really have a sense of humor.

Jim

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