September 21st, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

Speech of PBA President, Liz Maquet, on the occasion of the FilCom General Meeting on September 12, 2010, at the Philippine Embassy in Paris in the presence of Her Excellency Rora Navarro-Tolentino, Philippine Ambassador to France and Consul Winston Almeda. Headed by the Consul General Rosalina Prospero, chairperson and moderator of the gathering of Filipino associations’ Presidents in Paris, the rallying point of the Dec 5 La Naval Committee to gather support for the aforementioned event was duly tackled on that day.

Good day, everyone. My name is Liz Maquet. I am happy to be here with you today at the invitation of Ate Nelia, President of Batangas Association .

I have been the president of PINOY’S BEST ASSOCIATION since 2008, representing the Filipino community principally in the Rhône-Alpes area, and other cities here like Lille and Paris. We have a few overseas members in New York as well as Amsterdam.

The foundation of our organization is built on a strong solidarity and unity among our members that work in unison to undertake various cultural projects throughout the year, both religious and non-religious in nature.

Events organized by Rev. Fr. Loys de Saint Chamas, Vice-Rector of the Basilica of Fourvière and the Honorary Consul of Lyon, Maître Jean -Jacques Rinck have our full-hearted support because these are movements to disseminate our cultural roots in France, our host country we have adopted to be our own.

And the reason why I stand here before all of you today is a manifestation of such commitment. In behalf of the Filipinos I represent, I enjoin you to support us in the coming important event in Lyon the Installation Ceremony of the Virgin Mary of La Naval de Manila at the crypt of the Basilica of Fourvière in Lyon on December 05, 2010.

Supporting this event in Lyon will signify an immeasurable place in the historical chronicles of the city for it is the first of its kind in the whole of Europe!!!

Supporting the Filipino community in Lyon will signify a holy sanctuary for the growing number of Filipino community not only in France, but Europe as a whole!

Supporting the community in Lyon will signify wide media coverage for the good image of the Philippines!!!!!!!

Thanks a lot. Mabuhay tayong lahat!!!!!!!

September 20th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

HOUSE HELPER - HOMEMAKER

Demander:

A family looking for a “Stay-in house helper” for carrying some house chores activities or in-charge of house chores. The said family has no child.

Salary:

Negotiable (note that the SMIC price is 8.86€ gross per hour)

Duration:

Upon needed

Venue:

Lyon 3eme

Other benefits:

To be negotiated, announced food and accommodation

September 20th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

child caregiver  

Demander:

A family looking for a “caregiver child” for picking up children from school to their house, 4:30pm and accompanying them until 7pm from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Be advised a possibility of working on Wednesday morning.

 Salary:

Negotiable (note that the SMIC price is 8.86€ gross per hour)

 Duration:

Upon needed – 12 hours a week.

 Venue:

Lyon 6eme

Other benefits:

Not specified

September 20th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

CAREGIVING

                                                                      Application closed!                                                                       

Demande:

We are looking for a Tagalog speaking female to help care for my mother from now until early November, or for as long a period as possible during that time frame.

My mother’s name is Paz. She is 66 years old and has Alzheimer’s. My father, Louis, is the primary caretaker. As I, and my other siblings, are leaving next week, we would like to find them some additional help for the rest of the time they will be here. Paz is fairly easy to care for. She has no memory and will get confused if she is left alone. She needs to be supervised 24/7. As my father needs to run errands, do things around the house, or just have some personal time, we need an extra person who can help supervise her. Paz really likes music and singing (a big plus if the caretaker likes to sing). Sing her a song shes familiar with, and she smiles and laughs instantly.

They are staying in a house in Thurins, about 20 kilometers west of Lyon. The house itself has several bedrooms, wireless internet, cable, and telephone. It has a nice property with a large back yard, a vegetable garden, and several fruit trees. There is a courtyard with additional parking space if needed.

 Salary:

Negotiated by PBA 12€ per hour (note that the SMIC price is 8.86€ gross per hour)

Duration:

Until early November 2010, please note that a minimum 5 hours a week.

Venue:

Thurins, West of Lyon

Other benefits:

To be negotiated, announced food and accommodation

September 15th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

Mabuhay po!

Please be informed that our Philippine Bingo and Garage Sale will be this coming Sunday at Saint Marcel en Dombes from 11 am until 6pm.

You may find any product you  wish and this day will be given to the financing of the reception on December 5, 2010 Event at Fourviere.

Supported by : Bonjour Kabayan

 bingo-party

September 6th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

Film Philippin “LOLA” en VO

Séances du mercredi 01/09/2010 au mardi 07/09/2010

au cinema : Les 400 Coups de Villefrance à 21h00 en VO

Il passe aussi à la Croix Rousse au cinéma Saint Denis, 77 grande rue de la Croix-rousse le 6/09/10 à 20h45.

September 6th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

Mabuhay to all!

On September 12, 2010 at the Philippine Embassy in Paris the Filcom will be having a meeting from 3 pm until 7:30pm.

Please be advised to take note of this information.

Thank you!

August 8th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

Hello Mga Kababayan,

On 05 December, 2010 the Filipino community in Lyon will host the most important religious activity in the whole of Europe. A replica of Our Lady of La Naval de Manila has been donated to the Basilica of Lyon, France, which is not only one of the biggest economic centers in France but also the city where there is the biggest Catholic community in the country. This project has been spearheaded by the Philippine Embassy in Paris under the aegis of Her Excellency Rora Navarro-Tolentino, the Philippine Ambassador Extraordinaire to France. The image of the Virgin Mary will be formally installed in the crypt of the city of Lyon’s basilica, Fourvière, to permanently join other images of the Virgin Mary from 10 different countries. Cardinals Philippe Barbarin and Gaudencio Rosales of Lyon and Manila respectively will concelebrate the Holy Mass on that day concerating our status in one of the most vital monuments of the Roman Catholic Church in France.

The Vice-Rector of the Basilica of Fourvière, Rev. Father Loys de Saint Chamas, is the Overall Chairman of this historic day and ably assisted by the catholic parishioners of this city. He has been instrumental in forging the sense of belongingnes to one root among the Filipino residents here eventually federating the parishioners into a solid community. His genuine devotion for the Filipinos in general sprang back from the time he spent a few months in the Philippines to undertake his mission to work with the catholic church’s flock here and around the world.

The ceremony will be carried out as follows :

2:00 P.M. Gathering and Formation of the Procession Participants
3:00 P.M. Concelebrated Mass, Basilica of Fourviere
4:30 P.M Reception at the premises of the Basilica

For those of you who wish to stay overnight in Lyon, we can arrange with local Filipino residents where you may stay with no extra cost from your part or assist you in hotel reservations, if necessary. Confirming your participation not later than November 02, 2010 to following contact person will be highly appreciated:

Ms. Liz Maquet
Cell phone: +33 6 60 66 13 15
e-mail: asso@pinoysbest.com

The Filipino residents of Lyon and the nearby cities will warmly welcome you to share with them this momentous event for all Catholic Filipinos in Europe!

August 5th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

SUMMER HOLIDAY S 2010
May we inform you that the Consulate Office has been closed to any processing during this summer from

JULY 12 until 27 of August 2010.

During this range of date, all VISA Processing will be applied to Philippine Embassy to Paris.

Message from our Consul,

Consul Mr. Jean-Jacques RINCK, Lyon
P/O
Liz Maquet

July 26th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)

Hi,

Last July 25, 2010, at Basilica of Fourviere, Lyon

The 2nd Annual Filipino Annual Sharing Session was really went well, and for that I would like to thank you for your presence.

The mass was celebrated by Father Loys de Saint Chamas on Sunday, July 25,2010. Some of us gathered together before the mass during lunch to celebrate Thomas’s Birthday.

Just after the mass, we proceeded to the sharing session we have talked about the following:

• The Proposition about the Protection of Mother Mary de la Naval
• Contributions, generating funds
• Meaning of the La naval

We have noted that La naval means = boat, navire, the first christians arrived in Lyon by the river La Saone and Rhone.

We also kept that one meaning is symbolize our Baptism.

Take note, before, they use to punish people by putting them in the boat and let them sail where the water brings them. Thay could survive and stop in other places or islands.

Mother Mary la Naval, has protected Manila during the several attacks of the Dutch Navire to conquer the city for a center market port without success until they lost the life of their General.

We were 34 attendees who gave their attention to this annual journey dedicated to our FAITH.

Reminder:

For the 20 euros contribution for logistics of December 5 Event, please send to:

Grace Zehr, Montee des Plagnes 01600 REYRIEUX

Thank you very much, God Bless all!

Here are some photos:

Father Loys explaining the proposition for the Virgin Mary’s Protection

The group listening

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