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HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa with members of a delegation from Duraz village who visited him yesterday

DT News Network Salman Al Khalifa yesterday. HRH Prime Minister said. the government will spare the government’s doors are Manama HRH Prime Minister made “Nothing will stop the no efforts to harness all its always kept open for the

Happy he government is keen the statement while receiving right of the citizens to live potentials to ensure that citizens. National Day Wishing the Philippines a happy national on meeting the needs a delegation of MPs and and work in a secure and the citizens enjoy advanced Members of the day & to celebrate, we are glad to announce the new Postpaid package T JO3307_BFC_BAH_BOB_Centenary_Bonanza_Campaign_ad_67x40mm.indd25/05/2017 15:45of its citizens 1 and deliver dignitaries from Duraz stable environment, and the services within a stable and delegation extended thanks services to ensure every village. challenges, however great secure atmosphere in which and appreciation to HRH village and city joins the The development they are, cannot impede all their needs, housing, the Prime Minister for his development march, said programmes aimed at the government’s will,” education and healthcare directives to develop their His Royal Highness Prime fulfilling the citizens’ HRH Prime Minister told etc, are met. The Prime village and provide housing Celebrating Happy National Day Wishing the Philippines a happy Independence National Day Minister Prince Khalifa bin aspirations are continuing, the delegates, adding that Minister emphasised that and other services. ne of the most significant dates in the Philippine’s history is Independence Day because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it annually on June 12. Since 1962, it has been the country’s National Day. The day is spent with family bonding with friends and relatives and in eitherO outdoor and indoor activities. All government offices and schools are closed as are private enterprises save for commercial establishments. A ceremony in Manila serves as the official festivities as well as the simultaneous raising of the National Flag of the Philippines in various historical places nationwide. Many Filipino communities in other countries including the Now get the new Kingdom of Bahrain also observe the nation’s Independence Day. The Philippine Embassy in Manama, is pleased to announce that the following activities will be held as part of the Philippine Postpaid package Independence Month celebration: with the latest 1.Flag-Raising Ceremony and Independence Day Program smartphones 12 June 2017, 7AM Venue: Philippine Embassy Grounds To subscribe, visit any of our retail 2.PhilHealth Service Mission, 28-30 June 2017, 8AM- 3PM shops. Venue: Philippine Embassy 3. Gabi ng Talento at Musika (An Evening of Talent and Music), Dubai/Doha dispute “within the unified Gulf house”. 29 June 2017, 5PM onwards Venue: The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam 4. 3rd Annual Ambassador’s Cup, 21 July 2017 atar is ready to listen to the concerns “Is this the beginning of wisdom and Venue: Funland Bowling Lanes Terms & conditions apply 8P 09-16 of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain reasonable thinking? I hope so,” UAE Qand Egypt that have cut diplomatic and minister of state for foreign affairs Anwar economic ties, Kuwait said yesterday as Gargash wrote on Twitter in reaction to it tried to mediate a solution to the worst Kuwait saying Qatar was ready to listen regional crisis in years. to the grievances. Gulf Air “(Kuwait) affirms the readiness of “Qatar has no other choice but to work the brothers in Qatar to understand the on resolving the crisis,” said Sami Nader, accepts reality of the qualms and concerns of head of Levant Institute for Strategic Qatar their brothers and to heed the noble Affairs. “There is a lot at stake here.” CEO’s endeavours to enhance security and President Donald Trump on Friday said stability,” Kuwait’s state news agency he backed the isolation of Qatar, saying resignation KUNA quoted Foreign Minister Sheikh Doha has historically “been a funder of DT News Network Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as saying. terrorism at a very high level” and that Manama Kuwait said it wanted to resolve the has to stop.-(Agencies) he Board of Directors Tof Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of ready to Bahrain, has accepted the resignation of the airline’s Hotline launched Chief Executive Officer, Maher Salman Al Musallam. Zayed bin Rashid for Bahraini-Qatari families Alzayani, Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors said: “On behalf DT News Network was issued by His Majesty King Hamad of Gulf Air’s Board of Manama bin Isa Al Khalifa to take into account Directors and the airline’s is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa the humanitarian situation of the executive management listen: HAl Khalifa has issued a Royal Bahraini-Qatari families in appreciation team and workforce, I order to take into consideration the of the brotherly Qatari people who extend my sincerest thanks humanitarian situation of mixed represent a natural extension of their to Al Musallam for his Bahraini-Qatari families. brothers in the Kingdom of Bahrain.” invaluable contributions “Further to the statement of severing “In implementation of this Royal and achievements during his diplomatic relations with the State of order, the Ministry of Interior has set up tenure with the airline. We Qatar and the measures taken as a result a hotline (Telephone: 0097317399821) wish him all the best in his of its continued hostile behaviour against to receive details of these cases and to future endeavours.” Kuwait the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Royal Order take the appropriate measures.” 2 Monday, June 12, 2017 Shaikh Hamad Avenue crying for attention of authorities Harpreet Kaur/DTNN the area extremely unhygienic. now. The area now has [email protected] People living around the area more people than it can are unhappy over the poor accommodate. It has come esidents and daily condition of the road. The to the notice of the Capital commuters are sore over residents would love to see the Municipal Council that a lot theR dilapidated condition of dirt road paved by authorities. of restaurants drain dirty and Shaikh Hamad Avenue Road The need of the hour is a proper leftover oil into the drainage No 242, Block 302, in the drainage system that make the causing the drainage to clog. capital. The entire stretch, used area hygienic for residents to The council does realise the by thousands of commuters at least move around,” said severity of the problem and daily, is extensively damaged another resident. is coming up with a new with potholes due to lack “Water-logging has affected regulation to fix this issue that of repair and poor drainage business at shops in the area will help the residents, shop system. The potholed road is as people abhor to shop from owners and the commuters in ignored by the authorities and cramped and unhygienic the longer run,” said Engineer need urgent repair. conditions,” said a shop owner Mazen Ahmad Al-Omran, “The entire road is dotted on Road No 242. Vice Chairman of Capital with potholes. The potholes “The area is overcrowded Municipal Council. are waterlogged because of poor drainage system. The The entire stretch of Shaikh Hamad gutter is overflowing. The entire area is stinking, making Avenue, Road 242, Block 302, used by life extremely difficult for thousands of commuters daily, is exten- residents,” said a resident in the area. sively damaged with potholes due to “The water-logging attracts lack of repair and poor drainage system bugs and mosquitoes making

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DT News Network Prince Salman while Khalifa accompanied HRH extremism”. sectors, including tourism, supporting Bahrain’s youth Manama visiting the Majlises of HM the Crown Prince during the The Crown Prince then financial services, IT, logistics and entrepreneurs. ahrain is committed to the King’s Adviser for Media visits. highlighted Bahrain’s and manufacturing sectors, The Majlis hosts and guests principles of modernism Affairs, Nabeel Alhamer, “Modern societies have commitment to facilitating emphasising that the principles expressed their gratitude for Band pluralism, which has Kanoo family and Al Jishi consistently rejected all acts investment opportunities of Bahrain’s Economic Vision His Royal Highness’ visit, and protected the Bahraini society and Al Khuza’ai families of extremism and unholy that deliver high-value 2030 support private sector highlighted the instrumental from all acts of extremism, stressed that strong bonds attempts to politicise opportunities for citizens entrepreneurship. role the Crown Prince said His Royal Highness exist in the Bahraini society, religions,” said Prince Salman and significant economic The Crown Prince continues to play in advancing Prince Salman bin Hamad Al which underpins the nation’s adding that he is confident returns. highlighted that Bahrain sustainable development Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy commitment to the principles that the “conflict between HRH also noted that remains deeply proud and entrepreneurship Supreme Commander and of modernism and pluralism. moderation and extremism Bahrain is currently targeting of its long-standing and across the Kingdom of First Deputy Prime Minister. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al will see the defeat of growth in key economic distinguished role in Bahrain. Monday, June 12, 2017 5 Banks asked to seize assets DT News Network Manama Deputy Prime Minister he Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has instructed all licensed financial institutionsT operating in Bahrain to freeze and seize bank accounts, assets, deposits, investment accounts, insurance policies and financial transactions belonging to meets real estate the individuals and entities cited in the terror lists, which were issued jointly by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt. developers,DT News Network investorscountries preceded Bahrain Roundabout work Manama in the enforcement of eputy Prime Minister the levying the cost of Shaikh Khalid bin infrastructure development. DAbdullah Al Khalifa held The meeting was attended a meeting with Works, by Undersecretary of the Municipalities Affairs and Ministry of Transportation Urban Planning Minister for Land Transport and Essam Khalaf, real estate the Posts, Chairman of the DT News Network developers and officials Evaluation Committee for Manama yesterday. Cost of Infrastructures, ork on the Waley al-Ahd Highway The meeting was held Mariam Ahmed Jamaan, Roundabout has begun, following to inform them about the and several officials from directivesW from His Royal Highness Prince mechanism of levying the office of deputy Prime Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown the cost of infrastructure Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abullah Al Khalifa during the meeting Minister, the Ministry of Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander development in the urban told the visitors. needs. 25/2017 for levying the Works, Municipalities and First Deputy Prime Minister. The areas. He said the government He said a resolution was cost of infrastructure Affairs and Urban improvements at the roundabout will The sustainability of the since the establishment of passed by the Minister of development in urban areas, Planning, representatives create a new u-turn for cars entering infrastructure will not be Bahrain has worked for Works, Municipalities one of the legal requirements of the Bahrain Property the Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway achieved unless the cost of providing high quality Affairs and Urban Planning for activation of the Law Development Society, towards Shaikh Zayed Avenue. The traffic construction is levied by infrastructure considering on June 4 to enforce the Decree which gained the Bahrain Real Estate Society, flow improvement is part of a series of investors, Shaikh Khalid the current and future provisions of Law Decree approval of the bicameral Engineering Offices Society, roadwork aimed at introducing effective legislature. and Bahrain Chamber of solutions to reduce congestion across The deputy Commerce and Industry Bahrain’s busiest areas. PM said many property sector committee.

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Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a number of businessmen, intellectuals and press personnel at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday and reviewed with them national and regional issues, and the efforts being exerted by the government to enhance the services delivered to the citizens. HRH Premier stressed the importance of strengthening the values of communication and rapprochement among the members of society, being the factors that lead to more achievements to consolidate their leadership in various fields.

Muharraq Club organised a Ramadan Majlis which was attended by Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla, diplomats, senior Bahraini officials and sport figures of the youth and sports field. Muharraq Club Chairman Shaikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa, on behalf of the Board of Directors and members, affirmed standing by all measures taken by the royal leadership to maintain the homeland’s security, stability and social unity. Muharraq Club Chairman praised the com- munity’s national awareness of protecting the development and democratic achievements made under the leader- ship of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force HH Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, met with General Robert Neller, United States Marine Corps Commandant at the Marine Corps University in Quantico. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of His Highness’ graduation from Command and Staff course at Transportation and Telecommunication Minister Kamal Ahmed attended Bahrain Society of Technology Companies the University. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Khalid exchanged com- (Btech) annual gathering. The Minister affirmed the importance of Bahrain’s participation in Gitex2017 in Dubai, UAE. He memorative shields with General Neller also praised the efforts of the society in organising Bahrain’s national pavilion in Gitex for the eleventh year consecutively.

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, This is Bahrain organized a Ramadan ghabga at Isa Cultural Centre last night. Justice and Islamic Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al khalifa was the chief guest. Bahrain Federation of Expatriate As- sociations Secretary General Betsy Mathieson welcomed the gathering. The Bahrain Marthoma Parish choir presented songs. 6 Monday, June 12, 2017 Monday, June 12, 2017 BUSINESS 7 Sneakers worn by Michael Jordan fetch $190,000 China web users take aim at property clampdown G7 countries have crucial roles New York Shanghai and responsibilities to our own pair of sports shoes worn by Michael Jordan during hinese social media users yesterday angrily criticised public opinion, to developing Athe basketball finals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Ca Shanghai government crackdown on unauthorised countries and to the planet. The sold Sunday for $190,372 in an real estate activity after images international online auction, the auction house emerged online showing an community,” announced. Wearing the white-and- apparent protest in the city over blue Converse brand shoes, Jordan the restrictions. Pictures and awaits our -- then still an amateur -- scored 20 video have circulated showing message.” points in a match against Spain on hundreds of people engaged in a Gian Luca Galletti August 10, 1984 that ended up as a tense stand-off with police, said 96-65 walloping. to have taken place on Saturday. Italy’s Environment Minister

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a number of businessmen, intellectuals and press personnel at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday and reviewed with them national and KPMG acquires regional issues, and the efforts being exerted by the government to enhance the services delivered to the citizens. HRH Premier stressed the importance of strengthening the values of communication and rapprochement among the members of society, being the factors that lead to more achievements to consolidate their leadership in various fields.

Bin Faqeeh, announced the launch of the first real estate app for finManama tech platform smart phones and tablets in Bahrain. Bin Faqeeh’s app provides they can use the platform’s comprehensive information on all of its real estate projects, photos, PMG International proprietary “Innovation videos and its latest news has announced the Challenge” capability to Kacquisition of Matchi, a present specific problem global fintech innovation statements to the global Clients can learn and matchmaking platform fintech market and receive First one about the com- that connects financial recommendations on pany’s achieve- institutions, including banks solutions from fintech Bin Faqeeh is the ments and pro- and insurance companies, innovators. first real estate jects and find all Muharraq Club organised a Ramadan Majlis which was attended by Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla, diplomats, with fintech companies Ian Pollari, Global company to launch the details relat- senior Bahraini officials and sport figures of the youth and sports field. Muharraq Club Chairman Shaikh Ahmed bin worldwide. Co-leader of Fintech, a dedicated mobile ed to them, such Ali Al Khalifa, on behalf of the Board of Directors and members, affirmed standing by all measures taken by the royal “Financial technology, KPMG International said, app to showcase as their location, leadership to maintain the homeland’s security, stability and social unity. Muharraq Club Chairman praised the com- We are very proud or ‘fintech’, is changing “The Matchi platform its projects. This types of housing munity’s national awareness of protecting the development and democratic achievements made under the leader- how financial services offers a curated approach initiative is part of units and their to be always the first ship of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. organizations operate,”. that is much more rigorous its overall effort features. Users to implement new, Jalil AlAali, Partner and than fintech databases that to always be the can also explore innovative and creative Head of Financial Services merely provide lists. It is leading develop- the unique at KPMG in Bahrain said, Jalil AlAali designed to identify, match ment company designs of all pro- ideas in the market. “The platform is now and enable collaboration which applies jects by browsing available for Bahrain fintech can work with to with the most innovative international best Clients can now get the pictures and access to comprehensive companies who want to offer apply innovative fintech fintechs and solutions to practices and watching videos their capabilities to financial capabilities to solving address specific issues being seeks excellence related to them. information about all our institutions globally and their business problems faced by financial Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal in all aspects of The app is avail- projects easily.” for Bahrain based financial and pursuing new market institutions.” Equestrian & Endurance Federation President, Commander of the Royal its work. With this able to download institutions to source opportunities. Since its inception in Guard Special Force HH Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, met app, it will further for smart phones -Faisal Faqeeh, relevant fintech solutions Fintech companies and 2013, Matchi has connected with General Robert Neller, United States Marine Corps Commandant at enhance the ser- and tablets on globally” solutions undergo a curation more than 100 leading banks the Marine Corps University in Quantico. The meeting occurred on the vices it provides to Apple store and Chairman of Bin Faqeeh Real The Matchi platform process in order to qualify and insurance companies

its customers. Informative app sidelines of His Highness’ graduation from Command and Staff course at Transportation and Telecommunication Minister Kamal Ahmed attended Bahrain Society of Technology Companies Google Play. Estate Investment Company includes more than 700 to appear on KPMG’s with fintech innovations, the University. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Khalid exchanged com- (Btech) annual gathering. The Minister affirmed the importance of Bahrain’s participation in Gitex2017 in Dubai, UAE. He curated fintech solutions innovative Matchi platform. including solutions in next memorative shields with General Neller also praised the efforts of the society in organising Bahrain’s national pavilion in Gitex for the eleventh year consecutively. and a database of more than Financial institutions are generation payments, 2,500 fintech companies able to search for a specific regtech, blockchain and P2P that financial institutions company or solution, or insurance. Price of Saudi cigarettes doubles as first tax hits Riyadh ($4.80/4.30 euros) and 24 riyals energy drinks. he price of a pack of ($6.40/5.70 euros) per pack. “Raising the price of energy cigarettes doubled for Saudi The cost of energy drinks drinks is a good thing, because ArabianT smokers yesterday also doubled and the price of most of those who consume under first-time tax measures soft drinks rose 50 percent, them are youngsters and that to help the kingdom cope with according to the General affects their health,” Rashid a drop in oil revenues. Authority of Zakat and Income said. Residents of the world’s Tax. Saudi Arabia’s biggest oil exporter long Cigarettes and fizzy drinks implementation of the new tax enjoyed a tax-free and heavily are popular in Saudi Arabia, follows an agreement among subsidised existence but a where alcohol is banned. the six Gulf Cooperation collapse in crude prices since One smoker, Hamad Council nations, and is line 2014 sparked cutbacks and a al-Ishewan, 33, said the new with International Monetary search for new revenue. tax won’t affect his habit “even Fund recommendations. Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, This is Bahrain organized a Ramadan ghabga at Isa Cultural Centre The “selective tax”, effective if it was 100 riyals for a pack”. GCC states also intend to last night. Justice and Islamic Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al khalifa was the chief guest. Bahrain Federation of Expatriate As- from Sunday, raised the But at a shop in Riyadh’s introduce a value-added tax of sociations Secretary General Betsy Mathieson welcomed the gathering. The Bahrain Marthoma Parish choir presented songs. price of tobacco 100 percent, west, Naif al-Rashid, 25, five percent on certain goods in to between about 18 riyals said he has now sworn off 2018. (AFP) 8 Monday, June 12, 2017

Kuwait City Kuwaiti court yesterday sentenced a professed Amember of the Islamic State group to life in prison Kuwait jihadist for an attack on US troops in the emirate last year. Egyptian Ibrahim Suleiman in October rammed his truck into a vehicle carrying three US soldiers, in what the US embassy described as a “terrorist attack”. The soldiers were unharmed but the driver was lightly wounded when his truck caught fire as a result get life for attack of the collision. Kuwaiti authorities said at the time that police found a handwritten note on Suleiman in which he pledged allegiance to IS. They also said that he was carrying suspected explosives. Sunday’s verdict against the 28-year-old is not final on US troops and will be reviewed by Kuwait’s appeals and supreme courts. The supreme court on Sunday also upheld a 20-year jail term against Fahad Farraj, reportedly the de facto head of IS in Kuwait and the ringleader of an eight- member convicted IS cell. The court also upheld 15- and 10-year jail terms for the other seven members of the cell, five of whom are Kuwaiti citizens. The remaining three do not hold any citizenship. The eight were convicted of fighting with IS in Syria and Iraq and of raising funds for the group. Kuwaiti courts have given hefty jail terms to dozens of men charged with joining or sympathising with IS. An IS-linked suicide bomber killed 26 worshippers in June 2015 when he blew himself up in a mosque of COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL Kuwait’s Shiite minority, in the worst such attack in Representational image of Kuwait Court the Gulf state’s history. 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ne of the most significant dates in the Philippine’s history is Independence Day because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it annually on June 12. Since 1962, it has been the country’s National Day. The day is spent with family bonding with friends and relatives and in eitherO outdoor and indoor activities. All government offices and schools are closed as are private enterprises save for commercial establishments. A ceremony in Manila serves as the official festivities as well as the simultaneous raising of the National Flag of the Philippines in various historical places nationwide. Many Filipino communities in other countries including the Now get the new Kingdom of Bahrain also observe the nation’s Independence Day. The Philippine Embassy in Manama, is pleased to announce that the following activities will be held as part of the Philippine Postpaid package Independence Month celebration: with the latest 1.Flag-Raising Ceremony and Independence Day Program smartphones 12 June 2017, 7AM Venue: Philippine Embassy Grounds To subscribe, visit any of our retail 2.PhilHealth Service Mission, 28-30 June 2017, 8AM- 3PM shops. Venue: Philippine Embassy

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa witnessed the signing of four agreements between the Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Bahrain. These agreements include the Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a High Joint Commission, Memorandum of Understanding between Bahrain’s Diplomatic Institute and the Philippines’ Foreign Service Institute, the Protocol to Amend and Supplement the Air Services Agreement as Amended by the Protocol signed between the two countries on 15 December 2003, and the Protocol Amending the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income on Capital. (Photo Courtesy of RTVM/PCOO)

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Rodrigo Roa Duterte NOW OPEN nationThe President of the Philippines join the entire Filipino nation in celebrating the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of IN BAHRAIN MALL Philippine Independence. I More than a century ago, thousands have laid down their lives so that we may live with the dignity and rights befitting a free nation. The journey to freedom was a long and arduous one – which our countrymen paid for with blood, sweat and the ultimate act of selfless sacrifice. Despite the insurmountable hardships, the patriotism and undaunted spirit of the Filipino led to our triumph against the shackles of slavery and abuse. On that day, we showed our colonizers and the rest of the world what Filipinos are made of. Let us take inspiration from our forebears who valiantly fought and offered their lives so that we may have the liberties that we enjoy today. Let us pay homage to their heroism by preserving our sovereignty and performing our own civic rights and responsibilities. After all, it is our inherent duty as citizens to ensure that the Philippines fulfils its destiny as a great and prosperous nation. Mabuhay angatingkalayaan! Mabuhay and sambayanang Filipino! Juffair Mall (Lulu) 1725 9400 Muharraq 1732 6560 Hidd Mall (Lulu) 1746 5090 Gudaibiya 1725 0201 Ramli Mall (Lulu) 1764 0244 Busaiteen 1762 2195 Bukowarah 1721 4533 Arad 1746 7072 Bahrain Mall 1784 0280 monday, June 12, 2017 Philippine independence day Special 10 DT NEWS| Mo 7 11 In memory of the the selfless sacrifice and heroism

Alan Peter Schramm Cayetano from crime, freedom from The men and women of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs illegal drugs and freedom from Department of Foreign Affairs corruption. urges us all to join hands and s we celebrate the 119th The President vowed to achieve help the President accomplish his year of the declaration this vision for the next generation task by reigniting our passion to of Philippine of Filipino. serve and commitment to build independence, we We are committed to end these relationships. rememberA the courage and perennial problems of society Let us also remember the more struggle, the selfless sacrifice and which have challenged our quest than ten million Filipinos living heroism of our fellow Filipinos for law and order, and have and working abroad who work who fought for our freedom. threatened peace and security in hard to liberate their families Filipinos are very spiritual every Filipino community. from hardship and give them people who believe that man was And this effort is not only better opportunities in life. The created equal with basic rights. It national but international. That global Filipino indomitable spirit is in this spirit that our ancestors is why President Rodrigo Roa and character continue to make sacrificed their lives and their Duterte continues to implement a difference wherever they are in livelihood to secure independence the constitutional mandate for the world. for the Philippines. an independent foreign policy: to As a nation, we Filipinos on Today we renew our hope and build more bridges; to strengthen bended knees implore the aid commitment to ensure that the old valued partnerships and at of Almighty God to guide us sacrifices of our ancestors will not the same time strengthen new to maintain a just and humane be wasted. We continue to value relationships and build new society especially amidst the the sanctity of freedom and the partnerships. threats of international terrorism President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al spirit of democracy. The DFA will build, bridge, and transnational crimes. At the Khalifa witnessed the signing of four agreements between the Republic The President and his and build. So that the economic same time we stand tall as Filipinos of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Bahrain. These agreements include Administration are now working and infrastructure clusters of as the Philippines is a responsible the Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a High hard for us to continue our the Cabinet can Build Build and and respected member of the Joint Commission, Memorandum of Understanding between Bahrain’s fight for independence, albeit a Build! Let us show the world that community of nations. different kind of independence: we are friends to all and enemy Mabuhay angKalayaan at Diplomatic Institute and the Philippines’ Foreign Service Institute, the freedom from poverty, freedom to none. angSambayanang Pilipino! Protocol to Amend and Supplement the Air Services Agreement as Amended by the Protocol signed between the two countries on 15 December 2003, and the Protocol Amending the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income on Capital. (Photo Courtesy of RTVM/PCOO)

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Rodrigo Roa Duterte NOW OPEN nationThe President of the Philippines join the entire Filipino nation in celebrating the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of IN BAHRAIN MALL Philippine Independence. I More than a century ago, thousands have laid down their lives so that we may live with the dignity and rights befitting a free nation. The journey to freedom was a long and arduous one – which our countrymen paid for with blood, sweat and the ultimate act of selfless sacrifice. Despite the insurmountable hardships, the patriotism and undaunted spirit of the Filipino led to our triumph against the shackles of slavery and abuse. On that day, we showed our colonizers and the rest of the world what Filipinos are made of. Let us take inspiration from our forebears who valiantly fought and offered their lives so that we may have the liberties that we enjoy today. Let us pay homage to their heroism by preserving our sovereignty and performing our own civic rights and responsibilities. After all, it is our inherent duty as citizens to ensure that the Philippines fulfils its destiny as a great and prosperous nation. Mabuhay angatingkalayaan! Mabuhay and sambayanang Filipino! Juffair Mall (Lulu) 1725 9400 Muharraq 1732 6560 Hidd Mall (Lulu) 1746 5090 Gudaibiya 1725 0201 Ramli Mall (Lulu) 1764 0244 Busaiteen 1762 2195 Bukowarah 1721 4533 Arad 1746 7072 Bahrain Mall 1784 0280 12 monday, June 12, 2017 DT NEWS| Philippine independence day Special Protecting and promoting the Philippines Alfonso A. Ver Ambassador

alayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balikatin” “K(Independence 2017: A United Struggle Towards Change) Ikinararangal kong batiin ng isang malugod at makabuluhang pag-gunita sa 119th Araw ng Kalayaan ang mga kababayan kong Pilipino sa Kaharian ng Bahrain. It is with pride and honor that I greet the Filipinos in the Kingdom of Bahrain HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa met with President a heartfelt and meaningful commemoration of the Rodrigo Roa Duterte prior to the latter’s departure from Bahrain to Qatar. HRH 119th Proclamation of Philippine Independence. Prime Minister flew back from London, cutting short his trip to the said country, Noong 1898 umalab ang giting at patriotismo in order to meet with President Duterte. (Photo courtesy of RTVM/PCOO) ng ating mga ninuno na nagsilbing mitsa ng pag- alsa sa isang dayuhang mananakop hanggang sa ating makamit ang kasarinlan at kalayaan na ating tinatamasa hanggang sa ngayon. Sila ang mga inspirasyon at modelo ng ating mga Overseas Filipino Workers, (OFWs) na sa ngayon ay patuloy ang pagka-bayani sa kani-kanilang pagtahak ng buhay sa ibang bansa, kabilang na ang mahigit 60,000 ng Pilipino sa Bahrain. In 1898 our forefathers lit the flame of courage and patriotism that led to freedom, a legacy which we and all the OFWs, including the 60,000 here in Bahrain, continue to cherish and protect to this day. Ang tema ng ating pagdiriwang ngayong taon ay “Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama- samang Balikatin” (Independence 2017: A United Struggle Towards Change)” Ito ay alinsunod sa na ang inyong Pasuguan sa Kaharian ng panawagan ng ating mahal na Pangulong Rodrigo Bahrain ay patuloy sa pakikipagtulongan and Roa Duterte ng pagbabago para sa ating bansa at pakikipag-uugnayan sa mga Pilipino sa Bahrain sa ating lahat tungo sa isang mapayapa, maunlad sa pagtataguyod ng mga interes at kapakanan at nagkaka-isang Pilipinas. Let us heed and ng ating mga kababayan. I assure you of the join the President’s call for change; in ourselves, Embassy’s continuous support and cooperation our families, our communities and be part of in protecting and promoting the interests and our common aspiration for change towards a welfare of the Philippines and the Filipinos in President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arriving at the Khalifa Sports Stadium on 14 peaceful, progressive and united Philippines. Bahrain. April 2017 to meet with members of the Filipino Community. (Photo courtesy of At sa panawagang ito, makaka-asa kayo Mabuhay ang Pilipinas, Mabuhay tayong lahat! RTVM/PCOO) Reminder of nation’s glorious past Silvestre H. Bello III shackles of colonial oppression the sacrifices of our Filipino so, no one will have to seek Together with 35 other Secretary, Department of and repression. workers overseas. Our modern- overseas work as a matter of POLOs located in countries Labor and Employment “Kalayaan 2017: day heroes; as we feted them on compulsion or necessity. where there are large numbers Pagbabagong sama-samang Migrant Workers’ Day. In the meantime, as long of OFWs, you play a vital oday, we celebrate as balikatin,” relives in us the We are doing every means as there are Filipino workers role in implementing the one nation the 119th value of unity to achieve lasting possible to realize the vision of overseas, it is our responsibility government policy of affording DeclarationT of Philippine and meaningful change. President Duterte of bringing to protect them. full protection to overseas Independence. Now, more than ever, we every Filipino worker ibn Allow me therefore to labor. That is a demonstration This commemoration serves are called upon to stand as foreign soil back to their family acknowledge the Philippine of love for our country. as reminder of our nation’s one nation to triumph over the by creating an environment Embassy and the Philippine Let us keep the flame of glorious past – the heroism challenges before us. that generates enough decent Overseas Labor Office, for patriotism burning. and greatness of our people to This is also a fitting and adequately remunerated serving the needs of our OFWs Mabuhay at Maligayang attain our freedom from the opportunity to pay tribute to work in our country. By doing in your jurisdiction. Araw ng Kalayaan! 12 monday, June 12, 2017 DT NEWS| Philippine independence day Special Mo 7 13 Protecting and promoting the Philippines Alfonso A. Ver Ambassador alayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balikatin” “K(Independence 2017: A United Struggle Towards Change) Ikinararangal kong batiin ng isang malugod at makabuluhang pag-gunita sa 119th Araw ng Kalayaan ang mga kababayan kong Pilipino sa Kaharian ng Bahrain. It is with pride and honor that I greet the Filipinos in the Kingdom of Bahrain HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa met with President a heartfelt and meaningful commemoration of the Rodrigo Roa Duterte prior to the latter’s departure from Bahrain to Qatar. HRH 119th Proclamation of Philippine Independence. Prime Minister flew back from London, cutting short his trip to the said country, Noong 1898 umalab ang giting at patriotismo in order to meet with President Duterte. (Photo courtesy of RTVM/PCOO) ng ating mga ninuno na nagsilbing mitsa ng pag- alsa sa isang dayuhang mananakop hanggang sa ating makamit ang kasarinlan at kalayaan na ating tinatamasa hanggang sa ngayon. Sila ang mga inspirasyon at modelo ng ating mga Overseas Filipino Workers, (OFWs) na sa ngayon ay patuloy ang pagka-bayani sa kani-kanilang pagtahak ng buhay sa ibang bansa, kabilang na ang mahigit 60,000 ng Pilipino sa Bahrain. In 1898 our forefathers lit the flame of courage and patriotism that led to freedom, a legacy which we and all the OFWs, including the 60,000 here in Bahrain, continue to cherish and protect to this day. Ang tema ng ating pagdiriwang ngayong HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY taon ay “Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama- samang Balikatin” (Independence 2017: A United Struggle Towards Change)” Ito ay alinsunod sa na ang inyong Pasuguan sa Kaharian ng panawagan ng ating mahal na Pangulong Rodrigo Bahrain ay patuloy sa pakikipagtulongan and Roa Duterte ng pagbabago para sa ating bansa at pakikipag-uugnayan sa mga Pilipino sa Bahrain TO ALL OUR PROUD CUSTOMERS sa ating lahat tungo sa isang mapayapa, maunlad sa pagtataguyod ng mga interes at kapakanan at nagkaka-isang Pilipinas. Let us heed and ng ating mga kababayan. I assure you of the join the President’s call for change; in ourselves, Embassy’s continuous support and cooperation our families, our communities and be part of in protecting and promoting the interests and FROM THE PHILIPPINES! our common aspiration for change towards a welfare of the Philippines and the Filipinos in President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arriving at the Khalifa Sports Stadium on 14 peaceful, progressive and united Philippines. Bahrain. April 2017 to meet with members of the Filipino Community. (Photo courtesy of At sa panawagang ito, makaka-asa kayo Mabuhay ang Pilipinas, Mabuhay tayong lahat! RTVM/PCOO) Reminder of nation’s glorious past Silvestre H. Bello III shackles of colonial oppression the sacrifices of our Filipino so, no one will have to seek Together with 35 other Secretary, Department of and repression. workers overseas. 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That is a demonstration This commemoration serves are called upon to stand as foreign soil back to their family acknowledge the Philippine of love for our country. as reminder of our nation’s one nation to triumph over the by creating an environment Embassy and the Philippine Let us keep the flame of glorious past – the heroism challenges before us. that generates enough decent Overseas Labor Office, for patriotism burning. and greatness of our people to This is also a fitting and adequately remunerated serving the needs of our OFWs Mabuhay at Maligayang attain our freedom from the opportunity to pay tribute to work in our country. By doing in your jurisdiction. Araw ng Kalayaan!

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n his 10-point Socioeconomic on infrastructure projects targeted to reach Agenda, President Rodrigo Duterte 8-9 trillion pesos from 2017-2022. envisioned the reduction of poverty The Build Build Build Portal (http:// from 21.6% in 2015 to 13%-15% by build.gov.ph/) lists down high impact 2022.I projects that are envisioned to increase the Among the reforms that will drive this productive capacity of the economy, create Agenda is the acceleration of infrastructure jobs, increase incomes, and strengthen the and the development of industries that will investment climate leading to sustained yield robust growth across the archipelago, inclusive growth. create jobs and uplift the lives of Filipinos. It is a real-time tool where projects are Infrastructure is among the top priorities monitored and tracked – with relevant of this Administration with public spending information made available to everyone. Mo 7 15 Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park Location: Middle of the Sulu Sea, 181 kilometers southeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan Heritage & Inscribe in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1993 he Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 33,200 hectares including theT north and south reefs. It is a marvelous marine wilderness and a Historical special ecosystem much appreciated for its beauty as well as its scientific value. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species, with 80% nesting site for sea birds of all surgeon fish, batfish, and butterfly Sites of the coral cover of 46 coral genres kinds and endangered hawksbill fish. The rare, unusual looking and 376 fish species. The site is sea turtles; a diver’s paradise fox-faced rabbit fish can also be an excellent example of a pristine with gorgonian seafans, soft found in the marine park. Marine coral reef with a spectacular 100- corals, and gigantic sea sponges turtles, including the critically meter perpendicular wall, extensive serving as home to turkey fish, endangered hawksbill and green lagoons and two-coral islands. anemone crab, banded seasnakes, turtle, nest on some of the Philippines Tubbataha’s north islet is a nudibranchs, starfish, catsharks, beaches. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Location: Saint Paul underground river. The river sea; and protects forests, The park is a popular flowerpecker. It is blessed to Mountain Range on the is unique because it flows which are among the most destination for bird watching have the Palawan flying fox, northern coast of Palawan directly into the sea, and its significant in Asia. and is known for regular Oriental small-clawed otter, Inscribe in the UNESCO lower portion is subject to A highlight of each visit is sightings of threatened bird stinkbadger, binturong, World Heritage Sites in 1999 tidal influences. The area a ride through its 8 km-long species of Palawan peacock- flying squirrel, mountain he Puerto Princesa also represents a significant underground river which peasant and Philippine tree squirrel and porcupine. Subterranean River habitat for biodiversity runs through a dome of cockatoo and the endemic The park also features an NationalT Park features conservation. The site stalactites complemented birds Palawan scopsowl, exciting Monkey Trail with a spectacular limestone contains a whole ecosystem by stalagmites running the swiftlet, hornbill, flyeater its series of wooden paths to karst landscape with its --- from mountain to the entire length of the cave. and blue flycatcher, tit and the forest.

Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras Location: Ifugao Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995 he 2,000-year old Banaue Rice Terraces – the mostT extensive anywhere in the world – were carved into the mountains of Ifugao by ancestors of the Batad indigenous people. The terraces are located approximately 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4,000 square miles) of the mountainside. Known as the “eight pipes and canals, drawing into a source of sustenance, wonder of the world,” the water from streams created the rice terraces stand to terraces were carved with by bubbling springs located in be the most awe-inspiring only simple tools and bare the mountain rainforests. man-made landscape in hands. They are fed by an Considered as a monument the Cordilleras. They are ancient irrigation system, an to man’s genius in turning a also invariably called “The ingenious complex of bamboo rugged and forbidding terrain Stairway to the Sky.”

Location: Vigan, Ilocos Sur Historic Town Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1999 of Vigan he 16th century town of Vigan is “an exceptionally intact and well-preserved example of a European tradingT town in East and East Asia.” Its architecture reflects the fusion of cultural elements from the Philippines, China and Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that has no parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia. Seemingly impervious to time, spared from rebellion and the ravages of war, Vigan has remained unchanged and its many preserved historic sites – more than 180 edifices – make it look like “a piece of Spain.” With its grand cathedral, massive mansions with red-tile roofs and spacious balconies, narrow cobblestone streets, horse drawn carriages, and friendly faces peering out of large windows, Vigan is a place where “time stood still.” 16 monday, June 12, 2017 DT NEWS| Philippine independence day Special

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (4th from right) accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa (5th from right) with Bahrain’s business leaders. (Photo courtesy of BNA)

Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressing the Bahrain Business Community at a Forum held at the Capital Club Bahrain on 14 April 2017. (Photo courtesy of BNA)

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(Apr 21st - May 21st) Perhaps the last few weeks impressed you as one of the most intense periods. You will certainly admit that anything related to affairs of the heart was endowed with profound and lasting meaning. It’s now time for a physical and psychological rest in order to let you fully integrate your experiences. The weeks ahead offer a calm and quiet oasis. (May 22nd - Jun 21st) The day ahead will suit you, but you mustn’t expect miracles. Now is a time of healing. In the weeks ahead you will restore harmony to your energies and regain your fitness with improved diet and lifestyle. Your emotional life gets an overhaul as well, as you find the courage to confront certain unsettling issues. Yes, you haven’t finished all the cleaning up (June 22nd - July 23rd) that remains in many areas. You’re going to have to get your papers in order, pay off old debts, face physical or moral obligations, and fix technical problems. That’s a lot of work! Fortunately, once it’s done, your emotional baggage will be considerably lighter, enabling Across Down you to go farther and faster. 1- Fanatical; 6- Enclose; 10- Health resorts; 14- Rice-___; 15- Rights 1- ___ Nui (Easter Island); 2- I smell ___!; 3- Low-quality diamond; 4- (July 24th - Aug 23rd) The astral energy says there’s a time for org.; 16- Color quality; 17- Components; 18- Travel on water; 19- Nous; 5- Sunless; 6- Squander; 7- Some TVs; 8- ___ Baba; 9- Throb; 10- everything. We tend to repeat certain tasks we Ascended, flower; 20- Tries; 22- Intoxicated; 24- Emit coherent Swagger; 11- Bowwow; 12- First name in photography; 13- Squalid; like doing, while those we dislike we try to get 21- H.S. junior’s exam; 23- “______by any other name…”; 25- China’s out of the way as quickly as possible. It seems light; 25- I have no ____ idea.; 26- ___ by Starlight; 29- Do ___ oth- reasonable, but the Universe reminds you that ers...; 30- Break in, in a way; 31-Next largest scoop after tea; 37- “All Zhou ___; 26- Queens stadium; 27- Waterproof cover; 28- Opera you should make space in your life for what My Children” vixen; 39- Mauna ___; 40- Steve of country music; singer Pinza; 29- German submarine; 32- Main male; 33- Rare metallic you don’t like as for what you do, because each 41- Intended to ward off evil; 44- Stow, as cargo; 45- Monetary element; 34- Toward the mouth; 35- Shoppe sign word; 36- Not e’en task is related to the other in some way. unit of Thailand; 46- Owner; 48- Dancer Duncan; 52- Wine valley; once; 38- Shady spot; 42- Person who rows; 43- Blacken; 47- Musical (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) dramas; 48- ___ ware (Japanese porcelain); 49- Trig functions; 50- Reality isn’t always as exciting as you’d like it to 53- Pit-workers; 54- Large terrier; 58- Architectural pier; 59- Chinese be. But isn’t this because you interpret reality dynasty; 61- Star in Orion; 62- Back; 63- Eastern nanny; 64- Otic; 65- Architectural piers; 51- The Wreck of the Mary ___; 52- The dark; in a particular way? You rarely look at things Understanding words; 66- Political cartoonist Thomas; 67- Cigarette; 54- Collections of anecdotes; 55- Farming prefix; 56- Escaping fluid; in detail, because fundamentally, details don’t 57- Vogue competitor; 60- The Monkees’ “___ Believer”; interest you. But if you look around, you will discover that the details of a truly epic event R are currently unfolding before your eyes. Put BEETLE BAILEY some new lenses in your glasses! (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) The planetary energies are encouraging you to make some adjustments regarding your social ambitions. You may desire to change professions or your circle of friends. This is trickier than you think, as the culture of your current world is an extension of you. You’re drawn to what’s familiar. Your natural tendency will be to go back to where you came from. This planetary energy is going to test your (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) recurring desire to go to the other side of the world or have a ready exit in any relationship. You do this so you won’t feel trapped and, you won’t be dependent. This is one of your strengths, but also your weaknesses. Throughout the next few weeks you will be pushed to involve yourself more intimately with others. Why do you find relationships difficult? You know interactions with others help you learn (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) and grow. This is the case for everyone. But for you, relationships are important because they help keep you grounded. Too often you dream U YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION about reality rather than confront it. Today’s S U D O K aspects are going to insist that you make a greater effort with the people closest to you. The end of one cycle signals the beginning (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) of a new one. Today, you will embark on a new period of understanding that harmonizes your energies. You may have taken more risks than usual lately as you exposed emotions you normally keep hidden. Did you overdo it or could you have gone even further out on that limb? You have a period of clarity ahead to think about it. Have you noticed a certain strain on your (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) emotions? You’re resilient, but even you have found all the recent intensity a bit too much. You can relax now. The next few weeks promise to be calmer. Sunnier skies will gradually return. Your efforts will concentrate on your love life. You know you need security and stability. If you work steadily, you will attain those goals! The past few weeks may have seemed Earth (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) shattering. You may still be trembling slightly as you head into the coming weeks. Fortunately, How to play: the current astral configuration promises to be calmer, although not necessarily less intense. Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each You will be able to apply recent decisions row across, each column down and each 9-box square regarding your domestic life and finally settle contains all of the numbers from one to nine. some important matters. Monday, June 12, 2017 19

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Los Angeles ctress Ariel Winter has fired back at her estranged Amother, Chrisoula, who earlier criticised her daughter for wearing revealing dresses. Winter, 19, who was emancipated from her mother in 2015 after abuse allegations, called her mother toxic and a liar, reports aceshowbiz.com. New York “What’s sad is that you lie scar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrences consistently. Also, why is it that private plane was forced to make an emergency you only choose to talk to me Olanding due to engine failure. She is fine and came through the press? I’m doing out unhurt, according to her representative. just fine. Toxic,” Winter posted The incident took place on Saturday when on Twitter. the 26-year-old was flying from her hometown Winter’s comments come Louisville, Kentucky, where she had been after Chrisoula said in an visiting family, when one of the plane’s interview: “She (Winter) needs engines shut down, reports eonline.com. to grow up. I would tell her to According to her representative, dress properly, be the beautiful Lawrence “emerged unscathed from the person she is. I feel sad that she incident”. feels the need to expose herself The jet was flying at 31,000 feet when when it’s not necessary.” it suffered engine failure, forcing the Chrisoula added: “Ariel is pilots to make an emergency landing smart, beautiful and talented. in Buffalo. She is a legitimate actress. She But in the middle of the landing, does not need to do this. She is the plane’s other engine shut beautiful with her clothes on.” down, on what would have been (IANS) an undoubtedly harrowing flight for “The Hunger Games” star. After touching down in Buffalo, the jet was met by emergency vehicles. (IANS)

Los Angeles inger Selena Gomez is reportedly abandoning her family and career and has put everything on hold S to accompany her boyfriend The Weeknd to travel the world for his “Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour”. Dave Franco According to a source, Gomez’s friends and family are worried as she acts like The Weeknd is all she has right now. June 12, 1985 “No one can really do anything at this point. Selena is going to do what she wants to do,” the The actor began his career with small roles in films source said. such as Superbad and Charlie St. Cloud, before (IANS) making his breakthrough performance in the 2012 buddy comedy 21 Jump Street. 20 Monday, June 12, 2017 z #PollToday 59 bodies from Myanmar Trump to plane crash recovered

Qatar says it is ready to listen. Do you think this is the beginning of ‘wisdom make room and reasonable thinking’ as tweeted by UAE minister Anwar Gargash? for Melania Yes No Cant Say Myanmar military family members cry during their relatives’ funerals in Dawei Yangon strong monsoon swells I believe the James Comey earch crews in Myanmar to find victims, with the and son at leaks will be far more prev- have now recovered army saying they had alent than anyone ever Sthe bodies of nearly half recovered 59 by Sunday thought possible. Totally of those who died in last afternoon. illegal? Very ‘cowardly!’” week’s military plane “The number of dead crash, the army said bodies found in total is Donald Trump, yesterday. now 59,” the commander White House US President The Chinese-made in chief’s office said in a Washington Shaanxi Y8 aircraft was statement, adding 26 victims he US first couple has carrying 122 people -- were pulled from the water hardly gotten off to a soldiers, crew members and on Sunday. conventionalT start. Now, children and other relatives There has been no official after a period spent apart, it’s IS affiliate claims killing of servicemen -- when it explanation for the cause in for a very public test: life of policemen in Pakistan plunged into the Andaman of the crash, one of several together in the Petri dish that Sea on Wednesday. deadly incidents involving is Washington. Navy ships and fishing Myanmar military aircraft in President Donald Trump, vessels have been battling recent years. for instance, all but ignored First Lady Melania -- left clambering out of a limo in a sumptuous, light blue designer dress and bearing a Gunmen riding a motorcy- No explosives found on goodwill gift -- as he bounded cle killed three policemen at up the White House steps a checkpoint in southwest plane diverted to Germany in January to greet President Pakistan on Sunday before Berlin The Airbus A319 flying Barack Obama and wife fleeing the scene, authorities erman police said from the Slovenian capital Michelle on Inauguration said. yesterday that no Ljubljana was diverted to Day. Gexplosives were found Germany’s Cologne-Bonn More recently the Sri Lanka makes first aboard a London-bound airport yesterday, causing a Slovenian former model easyJet flight from Slovenia major police operation and appeared to swat away an arrest over hate crimes that was diverted to a hours of air traffic chaos. outreached presidential hand Sri Lankan police arrested a west German airport after The pilot had diverted the as the couple walked along key figure from an extremist passengers overheard three flight after passengers told a red carpet upon arriving Buddhist organisation blamed men on board talking about flight attendants “that several in Israel last month. The for a series of hate crimes “terrorist” activities. men were talking about moment, captured on video against Muslims that has The three British men, terrorist activities,” a police during Trump’s first and drawn international censure. aged 31, 38 and 48, remained spokesman said, without very high profile overseas in police custody yesterday as elaborating on the content of visit as president, quickly US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump Fire in Germany refugee police continued to question their discussion. went viral. said the move will be next presidential hearth. shelter injures 37 them. Authorities said none A German newspaper But now it seems it’s time week, but did not specify a But Melania is the of them was previously reported the men were heard for the uber-wealthy Trumps date. first First Lady in modern A fire broke out in a refugee known to security services. using the word “bomb.” -- separated for months The reported move comes history to delay her arrival in shelter in Germany overnight by political triumph and a amid the seemingly endless Washington after an election injuring 37 people, mainly due parenting choice -- to come barrage of self-inflicted win. to smoke inhalation, police together under another fancy wounds, damaging Russia- During the week at least, said Sunday as they searched roof. related news leaks, vicious Trump has been living for the cause. Australia builds separate After staying in New White House infighting alone in the vast, private York in Trump Tower since and other turmoil that have quarters of the White House Three US soldiers killed prison wing for extremists the election so their young hobbled and distracted the as he fends off the flood of in Afghan ‘insider attack’ Sydney in 2014 where two hostages son Barron could finish the Trump presidency since it reporting over Russia having An Afghan commando who ustralia’s largest were killed. school year, 47-year-old set up shop in the executive allegedly meddled in the 2016 opened fire on American Astate yesterday “We are in new Melania Trump and the mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania US election with the aim of troops killed three of them said it was building a territory. The incidents of boy are reportedly moving Avenue on January 20. helping him defeat Hillary and wounded another, US separate prison wing for terrorism activity we’ve to Washington next week to Normally, when a new Clinton. and Afghan officials said, in extremist inmates to tackle seen in Australia and take their place in the White US president takes over, His family’s arrival is an insider attack that was radicalisation following around the world has been House. his family is an automatic not going to change much claimed by the Taliban. a rise in homegrown unprecedented in modern The Washington-news web component of the transition. other than to give his attacks. times,” state Premier Gladys site Politico, quoting people Michelle Obama and the marriage an air of stability, For more, catch us New South Wales, Berejiklian told reporters in familiar with the family’s then young presidential Katherine Jellison, a online at: home to about a third of Sydney. plans, reports that Melania daughters Malia and Sasha history professor at Ohio Australia’s 24-million-strong The new facility, which and 11-year-old Barron will were instantly, albeit University who specializes www.newsofbahrain.com population, has been the site the government hopes to move in on June 14, the day discreetly in the case of the in first lady studies, told /nobonline of two terror attacks in recent complete by 2018, can house Trump turns 71. CNN also girls, a part of the new US Politico. (AFP) /newsofbahrain years, including a cafe siege up to 54 prisoners. SPORTS Monday, June 12, 2017 21 Rowaie, Nader win doubles title

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The second sets began won a break in the ninth to Bryant S Arante and Almie Rahman Thawadi and Rose [email protected] The winning pair had with both pairs being broken, maintain some hope after A Dela Roz, 6-2, 6-2 against Halili in the semi-finals. gone into the final with three before Rowaie and Nader again denying Rowaie and Gregg Esquivel and Amie The final was attended econd seeds Fuad Rowaie straight wins without dropping then effected a break in the Nader victory at match point Canlas in the quarter finals and by the sponsors Seef Dental and Nazli Nader defeated a set, but the opening game fourth game and then went for a second time, their hopes 6-0, 6-2 against Mohammed represented by Finance Stop seeds Abdulla Abdulnabi they were broken and then 4-1 up. were short lived as the latter Gaith and Natalia Matskevych Director, Hanne Hansen and and Malak Fardan in straight Abdulnabi and Fardan then The next three games all broke in the tenth to secure in the semi-finals, while Cosmetic Dentist, Arthur sets 6-2, 6-4 to clinch the held serve for an early 2-0 lead. went with serve, though the title after around 70 Abdulnabi and Fardan were Ertonga who presented Seef Dental Ramadan Mixed After holding serve, Abdulnabi and Fardan fought minutes of action, which saw 7-6, 7-5 winners against Omar trophies to the finalists. Doubles Championship 2017, Rowaie and Nader then won hard to stay in the match and two Bahrain Federation Cup Ramirez and Abby Pelagio in After the match Hansen organised by Bahrain Tennis a first break and then went resisted well in the eighth to players in action. the Round of 16, 6-3, 7-5, 10-2 said, “The final was very Federation (BTF) at the Bahrain on to dominate the rest of the stop their opponent securing Rowaie and Nader advanced against Hisham Ameer and entertaining and we hope to be Tennis Federation courts at the opening set with two further victory when on match point. to the final, winning in the Anie in the quarter finals and involved in sponsoring more Bahrain Polytechnic campus in breaks for a 6-2 win. Abdulnabi and Fardan Round of 16 by 6-3, 6-1 against 3-6, 6-1, 10-3 against Abdul sports events in the future.” Al Hasan Fakhro, pulls out of BOC Election Qaed bag Manama ahrain BMaritime Sports victory Federation vice- Ali Fakhro and Ebrahim Qaed president Noaman Al Hasan has Manama Club (BTC) 2017 Ramadan Other competitions being on Fridayand the final set for pulled out of the li Fakhro and Ebramin Qaed Tournament at its premises in played are The Late Ahmed Al Saturday. Bahrain Olympic defeated Naji Samaheeji Juffair. Mahoozi Cup - BTC Masters In the other competition for Committee (BOC) Aand Ahmed Omran in straight The victory for Fakhro Singles, with 10 players The Late Majid Al Zayani Cup election for the sets 7-5, 6-3 in the second and Qaed set up a final clash split into two groups of five - Super Doubles, the semi-finals 2017/2020 term, semi-final of The Late Yousif with Ahmed Al Mahmood and playing five round-robin sets were taking place last night the committee Khalil Almoayyed Cup - Men’s Mohammed Abo Hassan, which of matches, with the top two with the final set for tomorrow announced Doubles at the Bahrain Tennis was being played last night. qualifying for the semi-finals evening. yesterday. Al Hasan refused to justify his decision and was one of the high Manama the Pre-Final at 10.05pm. The Final candidates vying for only seven seats at the BOC. His Karting ahrain International Karting Circuit is then scheduled for a 10.40pm start, sudden and unexpected withdrawal brings down the (BIKC) hosts the second round of the after which the podium ceremony will number of candidates to 11 instead of 12. BahrainB SSWS Ramadan Challenge this be held. Meanwhile, the committee to conduct the election challenge evening in Sakhir and is a first-of-its-kind Valuable prizes have been allocated tomorrow will comprise three members to be selected competition organised by BIKC. by BIKC for the overall winners in the by the General Assembly, which is the 37th General This challenge has been designed to challenge. Assembly and elections for the 2017/2020 term, @ BIKC help cater to the demands of racing Abdulla Buhindi was the winner of which will take place at the Swiss-Bel Hotel in Seef aficionados during the Holy Month. round one held earlier this month. He area, where seven members of the upcoming three- The format of the challenge is similar to raced to the chequered flag ahead of year term will be declared. the Bahrain SWS Sprint Championship. runner-up Khaled Abdulla, who fought The 11 candidates to compete for the allocated There is an entry fee of BD45 per hard for the win and was less than seven vacancies include presidents of six sports driver and registered competitors will two-tenths of second behind. Ahmed federations - Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa have the benefit of enjoying BIKC’s Ebrahim rounded out the podium (table tennis), Shaikh Mohammed bin Ebrahim Al SWS Practice Promo, where karters placers in third place. Khalifa (swimming), Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al will get a free session for every session A total of 18 drivers took part in the Khalifa (cycling), Ali Ishaqi (handball), Khalid Al purchased. opener, with an even greater number Khayyat (mixed martial arts) and Abdulla Al Dossary Drivers of all ages are invited to take expected in tonight’s meeting. (gymanstics). part, including youths aged between 12 For more information on the Bahrain The remaining five are Shaikh Abdulaziz bin and 14 may also compete and will be SSWS Ramadan Challenge, visit BIKC’s Mubarak Al Khalifa (tennis), Shaikh Hamad bin driving in the Juniors Cup. website www.bahrain-karting.com or Rashid Al Khalifa (shooting), Saleh Faraj (fencing), Racing is scheduled to begin at 9.40pm call the BIKC Hotline on +973-1745- Bader Nasser (athletics) and Adel Al Fayyad (golf). with Qualifying. It will be followed by 1745. 22 Monday, June 12, 2017 SPORTS KCA all Scoreboard India Total: (2 wkts, 38 overs) 193 set for South Africa Q. De Kock b Jadeja 53 H. Amla c Dhoni b Ashwin 35 Ramadan F. du Plessis b Pandya 36 AB De Villiers run out (Pandya) 16 Ruthless D. Miller run out (Bumrah) 1 JP Duminy not out 20 cricket C. Morris c Kumar b Bumrah 4 A. Phehlukwayo lbw b Bumrah 4 Manama K. Rabada c Dhoni b Kumar 5 he Kerala Catholic M. Morkel c Kohli b Kumar 0 I. Tahir run out (Kohli) 1 TAssociation (KCA) Extras: (6lb, 10w) 16 are all set and ready to Total: (all out, 44.3 overs) 191 inaugurate the Summer India Result: India won by eight wickets Ramadan Cricket Tournament at its premises in Segaiya. This summer sport activity will be held from 16 June and run for a month and registration cruise is still open to all nationalities at BD35 per team. Squads consist of a maximum of 8 players with six players making up a team. The winners and into the runners up will be awarded attractive cash prizes and trophies. Modes of play and rules and regulations will India’s Shikhar be announced during the Dhawan plays a shot captains meet later. For the smooth functioning semis of the tournament a London “We wanted to step up that India join England and a second successive defeat. South Africa captain. coordination committee ndia swept into the intensity. This is probably our Bangladesh in the semi-finals, They will need a far more “We normally don’t bat that has been formed with Champions Trophy semi- best game so far,” Kohli said. with the remaining place determined effort to prosper way. We never got going. It’s Sports Secretary Peter finalsI and eliminated woeful “When the opportunity in the last four going to the when they face England very sad obviously,” said De Thomas, Anto Joseph South Africa as Shikhar comes your way, you have to winner of Monday’s Group in one-day and Test action Villiers. (Convenor), Vijod Dhawan and Virat Kohli grab it.” B meeting between Sri Lanka shortly. After the flurry of South John, Romi Chriyan inspired the holders’ eight- In-form opener Dhawan and Pakistan. Quinton de Kock’s 53 African run outs, India were (Coordinators) and wicket victory yesterday. was the key figure with 78 Kohli’s men will likely was the only score of any lucky not to follow suit at the Ramdas would provide all Kohli’s side avoided the from 83 balls, including 12 face Group A runners-up substance from the spineless start of their chase. the technical support and embarrassment of an early exit fours, while captain Kohli Bangladesh in Birmingham on South Africans, who had three Dhawan called for a single would act as the third as they survived a do or die weighed in with a typically Thursday as they bid to make men run out in a wretched that was never on and David umpire for the entire showdown to advance from elegant 76. the final for the fourth time. performance. Miller narrowly missed the tournament. Group B in style. It was a nerveless “We played in Birmingham stumps with Rohit Sharma The captains meeting Having dismissed South performance from India, who before. We like that pitch. It ‘Very sad’ not even close to making his is scheduled to take place Africa for 191, two-time had come under fire after suits our game,” said Kohli. AB De Villiers was especially ground. Sharma celebrated his on Wednesday and for champions India cruised failing to defend a total of 321 South Africa could have culpable as he threw away his escape by smashing a four and more information contact home with 12 overs to spare at in their heavy defeat against no complaints as they limply wicket for the third time in a a six off successive balls from the club. The Oval. Sri Lanka. departed the tournament after miserable tournament for the Kagiso Rabada. Indian Club Tennis: Asfoor, Janahi advance

From left Omar Ramirez and Dr. John, Vineet, Asfoor, Janahi From left Brost, Bas Loohuis, Praveen& Lester From left Mani, Palav,Thawadi & Fuad Sammy Samaco Manama day of The 68th Indian match, Bas Loohuis and 6-4, 7-5 and in the veterans Other scores: Men’s M.C.John/Vineet Nair bt Roy li Asfoor and Abdul Club Y.K.Almoayyed Brost defeated Praveen doubles, Fuad Rowaie and Doubles: Karim Abdul Boutagy/Christo 3-6, 6-4, Rahman Janahi defeated Open Tennis Ramadan Menon and Lester Ferrao Abdul Rahman Thawadi Rahman/Rashid Obadily 11-9. Veterans Doubles; Stalin ADr M.C.John and Vineet Tournament at its premises in 6-3, 6-2, the veterans singles went down to Paritosh Palav bt Paritosh Palav/ Joseph/Uday Shanbaug bt Nair 6-2, 6-3 in the men’s Gudaibiya. quarter finals saw Sammy and Gurusubramanian Gurusubramanian Manny Zafra/Noel Tolentino pre-quarters on the tenth In another men’s doubles Samaco beat Omar Ramirez Alaguthevar 6-2, 6-3. Alaguthevar 6-1, 6-1. Dr 6-2, 6-4. SPORTS Monday, June 12, 2017 23 England lift U20 world title Suwon blew that whistle, we knew we ominic Calvert-Lewin are the world champions,” he scored and Freddie added. “We’ve waited 51 years DWoodman saved a penalty as to be able to say that again as England beat Venezuela 1-0 to an England team. win the Under-20 World Cup “It’s an incredible feeling yesterday, ending the nation’s and I don’t think it will ever 51-year wait for a global go away.” trophy. There were extra celebrations Everton striker Calvert- as England striker Dominic Lewin became only the third Solanke, who is newly signed England player to score in a for Liverpool from Chelsea, World Cup final after Geoff was awarded the Golden Ball Hurst and Martin Peters in for player of the tournament. 1966 -- the last time England Solanke scored four goals won a world title at any level. in South Korea and joins a England captain Lewis England’s players celebrate with the trophy stellar list of past winners that Cook, who plays for Premier his head to spark frenzied withstood a ferocious second- 16 minutes from the end. players defended for their includes Diego Maradona, League side Bournemouth, celebrations from England’s half onslaught in Suwon, “We really had to lives,” said England coach Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, received the trophy from FIFA Young Lions. South Korea, with goalkeeper battle that second half, Paul Simpson. Luis Figo and Paul Pogba, president Gianni Infantino After Calvert-Lewin’s goal Woodman dramatically saving Venezuela put us under “At the end of the the world’s most expensive before hoisting it high above on 35 minutes, Cook’s side Adalberto Penaranda spot-kick so much pressure but the game, when the referee player. (AFP) Fuglsang outshines Porte, Froome Bonneville stana’s Danish rider Jakob Fuglsang outshone Adefending champion Chris Froome and Australian Richie Porte to win the final stage of the Criterium du Dauphine and claim overall victory Hamilton yesterday. Fuglsang, a silver medallist in the road race event at last year’s Rio Olympics, went into the stage in third place. But he managed to overhaul his rivals on a gruelling mountain ride, 115km long over three cols (Saisies, Aravis, Colombiere) before a final climb to the finish line at the Plateau de Solaison, high in roars to the Alps. The 32-year-old Dane soloed to the stage win, finishing 12sec ahead of Ireland’s Dan Martin. Crucially, overnight leader Porte was 1min 15sec off the pace and Froome, who started the ride in second, a further 21sec adrift. Fuglsang’s victory meant he leapfrogged Porte in the overall victoryMontreal ahead of third-placed Australian Daniel running in a strong second place until standings, the Australian ewis Hamilton revived his bid Ricciardo of Red Bull. he retired with electrical problems after claiming second at 10sec for a fourth driver’s world title It was the Mercedes team’s first one-two 11 laps. with Martin rounding out the yesterdayL when he cruised to victory in finish of the year and clear proof of their Mexican Sergio Perez finished fifth podium by 1sec from Froome, the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of his recovery after a disappointing weekend at after a bruising battle with his Force the three-time Tour de France Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas. last month’s Monaco Grand Prix. India team-mate Frenchman Esteban winner. It was the three-time champion’s sixth Hamilton’s win cut championship Ocon, who was sixth. “It’s amazing! I don’t know victory at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve -- leader and four-time champion Finn Kimi Raikkonen finished what to say. Even with the where he claimed his maiden triumph Sebastian Vettel’s advantage to 12 points seventh in the second Ferrari ahead jersey I can’t believe it, I’ve in 2007 -- as well as his third this season after the Ferrari man lost out at the start of German Nico Huelkenberg of been close to the yellow jersey and the 56th win of his career. and, after an early pit stop for repairs, Renault, with local hero and teenage many times in my career,” Hamilton took full advantage of his fought back to finish fourth. rookie Lance Stroll of Canada Fuglsang said, dedicating the 65th pole position and led from lights Vettel’s front wing was damaged taking ninth for Williams and win to his pregnant wife. to flag to finish 15 seconds clear of Finn when he was passed by Max Verstappen Frenchman Romain Grosjean “We tried to keep our Bottas who, in turn, was 15 seconds of Red Bull at the start, the Dutchman 10th for Haas. (AFP) positions on GC and it came down to a big big fight for the overall victory. “We planned it very well Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great with Fabio (Aru) attacking Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates his (with Alejandro Valverde on win on the podium d the Col de la Colombiere) and everything went in our favour. Hamilton roars P23 to victory SPORTS 2424 Monday, June 12, 2017

Paris afael Nadal coasted to a record 10th French Open title yesterday, demolishingR Stan Wawrinka in a brutally one-sided final which also earned the Spaniard a 15th Grand Slam crown. Nadal, 31, triumphed 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to become the first man in history to win the same major 10 times. His collection of Slams now stands just three behind great rival Roger Federer, a staggering statistic coming just a year after he quit Roland Garros with a wrist injury. Playing in his 22nd Grand Slam Nadal final, Nadal triumphed in Paris without dropping a set for a third time. He also lost just 35 games in total and only six in the final, his most comprehensive victory since allowing Roger Federer four games in the 2008 final. “It’s really incredible. To win La Decima is very, very special,” said Nadal. “I am very emotional. The feeling I have is impossible to describe. Nadal was joined on the presentation by his uncle Toni, his coach since boyhood, who is stepping down at the end of the year. “Without my uncle I would not have won 10 trophies,” said Nadal who will rise to two in the world rankings on wins Monday. “For me to be here for many years is difficult to describe. I come back and see people I have a good relationship with and it’s very special. ‘Rafa, just too good’ “It’s difficult for me to compare this to any other event. You are always going to be in my heart.” Wawrinka, bidding for a fourth Grand Slam title, hailed Nadal as an opponent and sportsman. “Rafa, I have nothing to say -- you were too good,” said third seed Wawrinka. “You are a great example and it’s always been an honour to play against you.” 10th It was the 22nd Slam finale for Nadal; just the fourth for Wawrinka, the oldest man in the championship match in 44 years. Sunday was also the first time since 1969 that the Roland Garros final had featured two men over 30. Despite having spent more than five hours on court getting to the final, 2015 champion Wawrinka had the first break point in the third game. The 32-year-old couldn’t take it and it proved to be the only break point he earned all afternoon. From there, it was all downhill. Nadal was unable to convert four break points in the fourth game. No matter as he broke through for 4-2 and then went to French set point in the eighth game after a relentless forehand barrage sapped the will out of Wawrinka. A backhand which sailed long gave Nadal the first set with the Spaniard having crunched 10 winners to Wawrinka’s four while committing half the unforced errors. Nadal forced Wawrinka into another forehand error to break for 2-0 in the second set before the Swiss halted a run of seven games lost with a hold for 1-3. But the song remained the same, Nadal taking the set in the ninth game, just moments after Wawrinka, who knocked out world number one Andy Murray in the semis, had destroyed a racquet in utter frustration. Open First game of the third set and Nadal broke again as the man who stunned him in the 2014 Australian Open final suffered further damage. Nadal was soon a double break to the good for 4-1, held for 5-1 and then claimed a huge slice of history when Wawrinka limply dropped a backhand into the net. (AFP)

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