Maya Magazine (Issue 1)

Celebrating Filipino Life in New Zealand

Issue 1 | November 2008 Issue 1 | November 2008

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Welcome to the first edition of Maya

Maya is the most common bird in the Philippines. It is found in big crowded cities and sleepy dusty

villages. It is friendly, social and usually gathers with its kind. It perches along electric lines,

happily chirping, as if untiringly recounting stories. Its gregariousness towards people shows it has

learned to adapt well to its surroundings.

We are a bit like the Maya. Wherever life takes us, we seek our kind, our kababayans. Whether it is

a salo-salo to satisfy our craving for adobo or to obsess about the latest celebrity chismis, catching

up with our kababayans never disappoint. They are resilient, funny, caring and inspiring. Whatever

they do for a living and no matter where they are in the world.

Maya, New Zealand’s latest Filipino community publication, is a celebration of what makes us

endearingly Filipino. Join us as we weave our stories together.

Inaugural Filipino Achiever Award

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The Gardens of

Hamilton

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Filipino Achievers Award

Dr Tony Noblejas (right) is a recipient of the Queen’s Service Medal. In January this year,

the New Zealand government recognized his

long time service to the Filipino community.

Silvia Contreras Zonoobi (centre) is an Officer of New Zealand Order of Merit. In 2003, she

was awarded for services to refugee and

migrant communities.

Dr Tony Fernando (right) is a recipient of the

University of Auckland’s Butland Award for Sustained Teaching Excellence. He is a

member of the university’s Faculty of Medical

and Health Sciences.

Vina Paredes (centre) is a multi-awarded

journalist specializing in the ICT sector. She is a recipient of the Qantas Media Award and

Fronde Journalist Award. She is currently the

editor in chief of CIO Magazine.

The Federation of Filipino Associations, Societies and Clubs in New Zealand

(FFASCNZ) recognizes the achievement of our outstanding kababayans with the inaugural Filipino Achievers Award. Ambassador Bienvenido Tejano (wearing

Barong Tagalog) and FFASCNZ chair Alfonso Gaerlan congratulate awardees.



A makeover of a lifetime It’s a dream come true…

the light side of life

It was a day of fairy tales as Lina

Bangero’s childhood dreams of becoming a real princess finally

came true.

Gelmar Palmes, Lina’s younger

brother, won the UP Alumni New

Zealand’s Bingo ng Bayan’s $500

Lava Salon makeover prize. Lava Salon offers hair, beauty and

fashion makeover from its posh

Newmarket premises.

Lina is a registered nurse from

Iloilo City. She migrated to New Zealand early this year to be able

to support her family in the

Philippines. She currently works in

a Remuera resthome and hopes to

take up nursing registration exams

next year.

Gelmar and Lina share a special

bond. It did not come as a surprise when Gelmar offered Lina the

opportunity for a makeover. He

says, “Lina is a big fan of the show

America’s Next Top Model. She has always been shy and a little

reserved, but I know she secretly

wishes to be treated like a star!”

Terrence Underwood, Lava Salon’s

stylist and New Zealand’s very own Doctor Hair, and his team of

fashion and beauty experts made

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Lina’s dreams come true. Their vision and expertise

transformed Lina from a shy provincial girl to a confident

woman of today.

Terrence redesigned the classic bob to a short off-the-face

shattered and layered look. Two rich red shades were used to

highlight her hair, achieving a modern and vibrant style, which suits Lina’s creamy complexion.

Kate Welsby, the team’s makeup artist and beauty therapist, brightened her eyes with shades of red and electric blue, “The

trend this season is to use cheerful colours reminiscent of the

60s look. For her lips, I used a loud shade of red to enhance the

dramatic look of her hair and eyes.”

Jillian Grant, a fashion consultant, helped Lina create her own

style. She took her to Boudoir, a Newmarket haven for those who want the latest in fashion wear. “ Clothes, shoes and

accessories need to work together to make you feel sexy and

feminine. For Lina, I have chosen a silk blouse and a polka dot

skirt, sweet and yet flirty. A set of white pearls necklace finishes the look.”

Lina’s stunning transformation has indeed turned her into a star.

“I am very lucky. Terrence and his team made me feel

comfortable and confident at the same time. If you need a bit of pampering, see them! I’m so glad my brother went to the bingo.

I’m definitely going to be there next year.”

Contact Terrence and his team for a new you on 09 529 5252 or

visit his website www.lavahair.com.

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“Clothes, shoes and

accessories need to

work together to

make you feel sexy

and feminine.”

Gelmar Palmes (left) wins Bingo ng Bayan’s

$500 Lava Salon makeover prize

Terrence “Dr Hair” Underwood supports the

Bingo ng Bayan scholarship fundraising



CAPO Philippine Independence Day celebration led by Fr Gilbert Ramos and Fr Ruben Elago

+ Barangay Pinoy Out & about in NZ

Filipino Society Rizal Reserve wreath laying with Former Consul Graeme Dabb (far right)

Pinoy Social Workers posing for the camera AKL Pinoy sausage sizzle fundraising

Hamilton Labour Weekend organizers (from left) Josie McEwen and Mel Henley with Auckland guests

Planet Earth’s Edith Carpenter (second from left) with CAPO officers and friends



+ Stunning Hamilton

Maya is an electronic magazine distributed every first week of the month to CAPO members and

subscribers of online Filipino communities AKL Pinoy and UP Alumni NZ. To submit photos, articles,

feedback and requests for free subscription, please email [email protected]. For advertising

queries, please call Weng Docot on 0212 531 531. December issue booking deadline: November 20, 2008.

Experience gardens from around the world. Hamilton Gardens, the city’s most popular tourist

destination is still our best pick as our most memorable JAFA (just another friendly Aucklander) experience. Enjoy these photos taken by Angela Dignadice, an 11-year old student and aspiring

photographer from ACG Parnell College.

Discover home

Hamilton is New Zealand’s fourth largest urban area and one of the country’s fastest

growing cities. The Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river, flows for 16 km through the city, its 135 gardens and parks. This year, the city is home to the 31st Filipino Labour

Weekend. Open spaces and wide blue skies, what’s there not to like about Hamilton?

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