‘Pinoy Arabia FM Sing Ardy Fernando Galing competition’ bags FILGOLFERS 02kicks off Presiden 03t Cup title www.kuwaittimes.net SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 ‘Pinoy Fiesta’ 2015 starts with a bang Page 05 ‘WORST TRAFFIC ON EARTH!’ MANILA: Nalagay sa kasaysayan ang lungsod ng Maynila sa usapin ng pinakamalalang trapiko sa buong mundo. Ayon sa inilabas na “Global Driver Satisfaction Index” ng GPS-based navigation apps na Waze, tinukoy nito ang Metro Manila na pinakamalala ang trapiko sa 32 bansa at 167 metro areas sa buong mundo. Base sa resulta ng ginawang pag-aaral ng Waze na sa antas ng siyudad, ang Metro Manila ang may pinakamalalang trapiko, na sinusundan naman ng siyudad ng Bandung sa Indonesia at Guatemala sa Central America gayundin ang Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo. —Abante Saudi national with suspected MERS dies in Philippines MANILA: A Saudi national suspected of carrying the MERS virus has died while visiting the Philippines, the health department said yesterday. The patient, who had a cough, fever and occasional chills, died in an undisclosed hospital last Tuesday after a two-day confinement, Health Secretary Janette Garin said in a statement. The patient’s X-ray results also “suggested” MERS infection, Garin said, without providing additional details. MANILA: A Roman Catholic priest, center, blesses K-9 dogs and animals with holy water on the eve of World Animal Day at Malabon Zoo in Twelve health workers who had contact with the suburban Manila yesterday. The day began in Florence, Italy, in 1931 at a convention of ecologists, whose intention was to highlight the patient were isolated in government hospitals after they plight of endangered species and October 4 was chosen as the date because it is the feast day of nature lover Francis of Assisi, the patron developed MERS symptoms, but they were negative for saint of animals and the environment. —AFP infection as of Saturday, she said. Sixty-two other people who had contact with the patient had not developed symptoms, but will be moni- tored for 14 days, she said. US, Philippine marines hold annual amphibious exercises MANILA: More than 1,500 U.S. and Filipino marines on upheld over the years through their close working rela- “We urge the public to be vigilant to make sure that Thursday began annual exercises to improve combat tionship. MERS-CoV has a limited presence in our country,” she said. readiness and better respond to humanitarian crises in Noting the territorial disputes, Kennedy told the open- “What is important is to report to the nearest hospital the Philippines, which is frequently hit by powerful ing ceremony of the drills that if anyone challenged the if you experience flu-like symptoms and a history of travel typhoons and is locked in a territorial dispute with China. Philippines’ sovereignty, the U.S. “would respond within a to the Arabian Peninsula or possible exposure to a MERS- Field training drills during the nine-day Philippine matter of hours, and generally, I assure you that that is not CoV infected patient.” Amphibious Landing Exercise will be held at five military a hallow promise.” Kennedy left after the ceremony with- Before the new suspected case, the Philippines this year camps in the northern Philippines, said Col. Nathaniel out taking questions. confirmed two MERS cases: a 36-year-old man from the Casem, the Philippines’ director of the exercises. Washington has said many times that it does not take Middle East, whose nationality was not disclosed, and a Command post exercises involving computer simulations sides in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, Filipina nurse who returned to the country from Saudi and humanitarian projects will take place in western which involve the Philippines, China and four other gov- Arabia. Saudi Arabia recently reported a surge in MERS infec- MANILA: US Marine Brig.Gen. Paul Kennedy, Palawan, the province closest to disputed areas of the ernments. But it has declared it has a national interest in tions with 19 deaths last August, ahead of the annual hajj pil- left, Commanding General of the 3rd Marine South China Sea. ensuring freedom of navigation and overflights in the grimage. A total of 536 people have died of MERS in the Expeditionary Brigade, Philippine Marine At least 860 U.S. Marines from Okinawa, Japan, and area, where much of the world’s oil and trade passes. kingdom since it first appeared in 2012, according to data 749 Filipino counterparts are taking part in the drills. The underfunded Philippine military has turned to the Maj. Gen. Alexander Balutan, center and from the Saudi health ministry’s website as of Friday. —AFP U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, the U.S. exercise U.S. to acquire used warships and planes as the territorial Naval Director Gen. and Col. Nathaniel Casem director, said the two countries’ security alliance has been rifts have intensified in recent years.—-AFP of the Philippine Marines. —AFP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 2 ‘Pinoy Arabia FM Sing Galing competition’ kicks off Mark Lester Salmo Mark Lopez Arthur Ganiron Monawara Zacaria Emma Malinyawe Jophel Ann Agustin Angel Ann Balgua Princess Shyn Galang KUWAIT: Pinoy Arabia FM (Marina 88.8 FM) are Mark Lester Salmo, Mark Lopez, Arthur on Facebook by liking the page and send via from Monday to Friday. All weekly winners kicked off ‘Sing Galing’ competition, the ‘first Ganiron and Monawara Zacaria. Other weekly message the following: Name, Age, Address, will compete and sing live during the Grand grand singing competition on radio’ for contenders include Emma Malinyawe, Jophel Occupation, Phone Number and Title of Song. Finals. The board of judges for the week Filipinos in Kuwait. From among eight weekly Ann Agustin, Angel Ann Balgua and Princess Qualified contestants must come to the Pinoy included Ricky Laxa and Jennifer Uy; both contenders (weekly qualifiers) who audi- Shyn Galang. Arabia FM station in Marina Mall on the day of well-known singers in Kuwait who rated par- tioned last week, four were announced ‘first The Pinoy Arabia FM first grand singing their scheduled audition and bring with them ticipants based on vocal quality (40 %), per- week winners’ and will be moving to the competition is open to all talented Filipino cit- their minus one accompaniment in MP3 for- formance (30 %), timing (15%) and song inter- grand finals on November 6, 2015 at a place izens aged 18 and above. Interested individu- mat in the USB. There will be two to four con- pretation (15 %). For inquiries and other to be announced later. First weekly winners als may register at the Pinoy Arabia FM Page testants daily who will sing live on the radio details, please call 99047504. Required Pinoy Farewell party for Salon workers FCC member Home Service Lady Salon Professional, with experienced in KUWAIT: Jhet Tan, a Filipino worker bade goodbye to threading, sheera, waxing and his friends/acquaintances in Kuwait as he finally ended hair dressing, Transferrable visa his journey here and depart for Manila ‘for good’. He stayed in Kuwait for more than two decades and consid- Please call 97998667 ers Kuwait as his second home. May God continue to Libreng transport, day off every week guide and protect your family back home Jhet...from and free round trip tickets very two years your FCC family! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 3 Ardy Fernando bags FILGOLFERS President’s Cup title By Bien Dantes President of Filgolfers, Bong Gante in celebra- of the day, followed by Mr. Cool Lito Cazon Trophies and Prizes were awarded during tion of his birthday. who submitted 3 under 33 net with his preci- the dinner party hosted and organized by KUWAIT: While the USPGA were busy prepar- With the full attendance of majority mem- sion putting. Luis was 2nd runner up with 1 the Celebrant and his loving wife Cristy. ing for the President’s Cup to be held in Seoul bers, the first flight Teed-off as early as 6:00 under 35 and Ray-An with even Par 36. Special Guests for the night includes some South Korea, the Filipino Golfers in Kuwait am and completed before lunch under the Longest Drive trophy went to Oral Knight Philippine Embassy officials headed by held their own version last Friday at the scourging summer heat. while nearest to pin was grabbed by Ray-Ann Labor Attache Cesar Chavez , Father Alfred Kuwait Int’l. Golf and Country Club (KIGCC). The power hitter Ardy Fernando posted a while a special trophy for most honest golfer of Ahmadi Parish, and other friends and rel- The tournament was sponsored by the 4 under 32 net score to be declared champion was awarded to Dante Ilaya. atives of Filgolfers. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 4 PBAK 3rd Season Team Tourney rolls off, SNAC’Z lead By Juan David Samonte Andaya, Mina Andaya, Neng Cervantes, and Rose Saliba; NUSANTARA - Saleh Al Faraj, Ahmed Fahmi, Benyamin Hasan, Tatang Razak, Endang Wendy, Abel, Laras, and Iman Nitikusumo; KUWAIT: After 3-weeks respite, the inaugural round of the Philippine Bowling Association in Original Pin Killers- Christopher Bush, Greg Melancon, Ishaaq Al Wahid, Alma Turley, Jelyn Kuwait 3rd Season Team Tournament at the Cozmo Bowling Center in Kheifan kicked off last Colegio, Jenny Ganot, Tyrone Leacock, Ahmed Fadel Karam, Aris de Guzman and Rashid Akher Friday. Thirteen teams participated including Philippine Embassy team and was unveiled by Ali; Swooping Eagles- John Caldwell, Riz Roque, Danny Solis, Alonzo Bush, Darrell Sullivan, Labor Attache Caesar Chavez. The different teams who posted victories were Thunder Dragons, Jessica Balagat, Angie Bush, Benjie Roque, Jocelyn Ty and Glenn Corbitt; COZMO - Fahad Abul, Asian Air Safari, Original Pin Killers, SNAC’Z, Mangaf Strikers, Cozmo, and Kuwait Stars who Noe Mahayag, Farid Gabriel, Jun Husmillo, Jacky Guitang, Jeanette Angeles, Mike Gonzales, Cris played bye.