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Ex-DOH Juan Flavier pumanaw na MANILA: Sumakabilang-buhay na si dating Health sec- retary at Sen. Juan Flavier noong Huwebes dahil sa pneu- monia sa edad na 79. Nakilala si Flavier sa pinakaunang kampanya ng bansa laban sa HIV, kung saan hinimok ang publiko na gumamit ng contraceptives. Naitalaga bilang kalihim si Flavier noong 1992 ng administrasyong Ramos, bago manalo bilang senador noong 1995. Muling tumakbo at nanalo si Flavier noong 2001 at natapos ang kanyang termino noong 2007. Ilan sa mga batas na ginawa niya ay ang Anti-Money Laundering Law, Poverty Alleviation Law, Clean Air Act at Traditional Medicine Law. —PSN
‘Probe PNP chief for graft’ MANILA: For receiving donations for his official residence and a huge discount for a Toyota Land Cruiser, the Senate has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to determine if Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima should face graft and corruption charges. The Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs chaired by Sen. Grace Poe also cast doubt on the integrity of the PNP chief, who enjoys the support of President Aquino despite being embroiled in various controver- sies recently. MANILA: Thousands of Catholic Filipinos troop to Manila North Cemetery to honor the departed in the annual observance of All Saints’ The findings were contained in a 23-page Day yesterday Filipinos take their time, sometimes camping overnight at cemeteries, and memorial parks, as they pay homage to their committee report submitted before plenary as departed loved ones by offering flowers and prayers. —AP Congress went on All Saints’ Day break on Wednesday. “The overarching tenet governing government service is sweepingly and summar- ily stated in Article XI, Section 1 of the 1987 Filipinos remember typhoon victims on All Saints’ Day Constitution: Public office is a public trust,” the report said. MANILA: Filipinos paid their respects to departed maze of alleys and tombs. In central Leyte province, a tified bodies have been buried. Apart from good moral character and sound loved ones yesterday in All Saints’ Day rituals in ceme- group helping survivors cope with the devastation of The group also visited the mass grave inside the mind, the panel said Purisima should exude teries around the archipelago, including at mass Typhoon Haiyan, which barreled through the central San Joaquin Parish Church compound in nearby Palo moral uprightness. graves for victims of a powerful typhoon that left more Philippines last Nov. 8, held brief memorials at township and another on a roadside in Tanauan town- “The members of law enforcement are than 7,300 people dead or missing last year. makeshift graveyards for the victims. ship. They also offered prayers, flowers and candles at demanded a higher sense of good character,” it The day is one of the most important holidays in A year after the typhoon, thousands of people who a little-known grave site where more than 50 villagers added. The Senate panel reiterated that the PNP the predominantly Roman Catholic country, as were left homeless by the storm are still living in tents. were buried. chief “is exacted highest qualifications and a Filipinos pack cemeteries for reunions to remember Efleda Bautista, who heads People Surge, an The powerful winds of Typhoon Haiyan generated sense of honor, a granite commitment to dead relatives. Police and army soldiers were deployed alliance of Typhoon Haiyan survivors, said her group tsunami-like storm surges that inundated entire com- uphold the law and the strictest discretion to at the two biggest cemeteries in Manila, where chil- visited a mass grave to pay their respects to the dead munities in the central Philippines, leaving the region pursue order.” —The Philippine Star dren were given identification tags to help reunite in the heavily devastated city of Tacloban, Leyte’s capi- devastated. More than 6,300 people were killed and them with their parents in case they get lost in the tal, where officials say more than 2,000 mostly uniden- over 1,000 are still missing. —AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 2 Theresian group organizes Holy Mass
KUWAIT: The Theresian Filipino community of St. Therese of Child Jesus Parish Salmiya, Kuwait celebrated their 7th anniversary at POLO-OWWA in Philippine Embassy in Faiha headed by Father Ruben Barrameda who officiated the Holy Mass at the presence of CDA Raul Dado.
Bisdak Kuwait Chapter celebrates ’versary KUWAIT: The group of Filipinos called BISDAK KUWAIT CHAPTER celebrated their 3rd Year Anniversary last October 31, 2014 at the Avanti Palace Restaurant. The follow- ing are the newly elected officers for 2014-15 during the event. Creator of BISDAK - Elena Napoles, President - Mira Ortiz, Admin Members: Sam Melican, Isagani Jocson, May Mallo, Charlen Acevedo, Rino Alemanig, Jerry Tan, Alma Divina Lianza, Reagan Barte, Darrel Esclamado, Ronaldo Telen. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 3 Amid murder case, Philippines says US pact stays MANILA: A security pact that allows ed military amid a territorial row with Both sides are trying to make the tenced to life in prison on charges of said Pemberton met Jennifer Laude, 26, thousands of American troops to join China. agreement work despite its flaws, del raping a Filipino woman in 2005. A at a disco bar in Olongapo city, north- large-scale combat exercises in the “It’s an imperfect agreement but Rosario said. Philippine appeals court overturned his west of Manila, on Oct. 11, then went to Philippines is “imperfect” but Manila is given that, as I said, it’s not plausible for Philippine and US authorities conviction in 2009, allowing him to a motel room where Laude’s body was unlikely to amend it, the country’s top us to amend at this time,” del Rosario engaged in a high-profile custody bat- leave the country amid anti-US later found. Laude, whose former name diplomat said Thursday. told the ABS-CBN TV network, adding tle over another US Marine, Daniel protests. was Jeffrey, had apparently been The Visiting Forces Agreement, that the accord needed to be abrogat- Smith, who was found guilty and sen- In the latest case, Philippine police drowned in the toilet bowl.—AP which was signed by the treaty allies in ed by both countries to pave the way 1998, has come under renewed criti- for any proposed changes. cism by left-wing groups and national- The agreement has no clear provi- ists after it allowed American officials sion outlining how it can be amended, to retain custody of a US Marine according to Department of Foreign accused of killing a transgender Affairs spokesman Charles Jose. Filipino earlier this month. “If we abrogate,” del Rosario said, “it The US military agreed to transfer interrupts the ... joint exercise between Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton our two armed forces. It consequences from an American warship to the the modernization, the joint training, Philippine military’s main camp in met- the inter-operability.” ropolitan Manila but he remains guard- Critics have cited the custody provi- ed by fellow Marines in a compound sion of the accord - which says with an outer security ring of Filipino American military suspects shall troops. remain in US custody until legal pro- Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario ceedings are completed - as proof that said amending the agreement could the agreement is lopsided and under- disrupt joint military exercises. The mines the sovereignty of the Philippines has also turned to the US Philippines, which was an American for help in modernizing its underfund- colony until 1946.
MANILA: Protesters, mostly supporters of LGBT (Lesbians Gays Bisexuals and Transgenders) march away from the US Embassy fol- lowing a rally to demand justice for the killing of Filipino transgen- der with a US Marine as a suspect, in Manila, the Philippines, on Thursday. —AP PH secures $300-M loan from WB MANILA: The Philippines has secured a loan worth $300 million or about P13.47 billion from the World Bank for a program to cut red tape, improve infrastructure and increase tax collection. In a statement Friday, the Department of Finance said the Washington DC-based multilateral lender’s Third Development Policy Loan (DPL 3) extended to the Philippines was expected to “boost fiscal sustainability and governance transparency.” Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima signed the loan agreement on behalf of the Philippine government last Oct. 14. “DPL 3’s strong focus on fiscal sustainability, infrastructure, human capi- tal and good governance enables the Philippines to boost our inclusive growth agenda as we reach the tailend of this administration. This is con- sistent with the Philippines’ partnership with the World Bank in ensuring our economic turnaround story translate into real and sustainable gains for the Filipino people,” Purisima said. According to the DOF, the loan was aimed at spurring “sustained and inclusive growth and job creation through increasing physical and human capital investment, as well as tackling regulatory barriers in land, labor and capital markets.” —Inquirer.net SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 4 Molit bags second in Olympic category Filipino International Triathletes Kuwait joins McDonalds Flying Start Triathlon KUWAIT: The Filipino International while winning the second place was FiT Triathletes Kuwait (FiT K) participated Dubai Vice President Ronald Molit with recently in the McDonald’s Flying Start 2:15:41followed by Mohammed Isa with Triathlon V7 at the Kheiran Beach Resort . 2:15:46. Molit flew in from Dubai with FiT Some 370 triathletes of different nationali- Club Chairman Rolando Seprado. ties joined in the event and more than 50 FiT FiT K established July 25,2014 is affiliated K members took part that included its oldest to Filipino International Triathletes Club which member, 62-year-old Pedro Palmares who also has its chapters in Qatar (FiT Q) and the completed the race. They were commended United Arab Emirates (FiT U). The Filipino by the organisers as the biggest group to International Triathletes Club (FiT Club) is an join this year. independent non-profit athletic organization, The Flying start is a triathlon race organ- a non-exclusive group that aims to encourage ised in Kuwait, on an annual basis, typically and assist residents of its locality to take up every October. The race was first organized in the triathlon as a sport. Its mission is to pro- 2010, as a way to motivate The 3 club mem- mote the triathlon as a sport, develop athletic bers to continue training for triathlon. The capabilities and community development. success of the first race turned the flying start FiT K President Nesty Jun Verdeprado into a series to give the Kuwaiti community a thanked their sponsors and supporters name- continuous goal to train for. The race has ly Bahay Kubo Restaurant, Wawan Proteins, been created and organised by Pro-vision SMDC, Royale Hayat Hospital, PINDOT, VIB Sports Management Company. Bike and Bikers in Kuwait Encounter. “To Bagging the Olympic Individual gold this everyone who wants to be fit, join FiT Kuwait,” year was Joaquin Catalan clocking 2:10:24 Left to Right: Winners in the Olympic Individual Category Ronald Molit, Catalan & Isa. stated Verdeprado.
All smiles Oldest participant Pedro Palmares
Robert Bulquiren Ralph Reyes Cornelia Nery FIT K President Nesty FiT Club Chairman Verdeprado Rolando Seprado SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 5
Smiles of success Just as happy as other participants!
Cheers Charlie Burns with Ronald Molit & Rolando Seprado
Biboy Meneses Andrada Efrin Quito
Coach Reggie Esguerra with the group After the swim SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 6
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Kris Aquino ninang sa kasal nina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera CHIKA LANG PO! hika-chika lang ito... Tong-tong pakitong kitong ang tamaan huwag maga- lit ang pumiyok ay Concernnnnnnn! “Stress start in the mind and end in your Cimmune system and well-being “Think Positive? Kabayan Noypi! Magandang balita angkop dagdag kaalaman sa tamang pamamaraan, sa nakaraang mga araw ng Biernes naganap sa isang kilalang Hotel. May isang pag- pulong-pulong naganap pinangunahan ng ating POLO-OWWA, tinalakay doon ang mga batas, kautusan at mga bagong pamamaraan at dagdag kaalaman bilang isang OFW’s dapat sundin at gawin sa tamang proseso “according to the law” at ng mapalayo tayo sa kapahamakan. Magtanong sa nakakaalam huwag Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Aniceto (seated, second from left) and Teatru sa sabi-sabi lamang at mangmang... Kapampangan mount the musical “I Love Pope Francis!” ahead of the papal visit to the Philippines in January 2015 to help the Filipino youth get to know the Pontiff. lll
Pinuntahan kahapon ng ikakasal na sina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera Musical on Pope si Kris Aquino para pormal na imbitahan na maging ninang sa kanilang kasal sa December 30. Agad namang pumayag shows Filipino faith ang presidential sister nang kausapin ng dalawa sa shooting break nito ng ANGELES CITY: A musical in two acts and with people due to his humility, evident in his motto, Feng Shui na ipinost ni Kris sa kanyang 24 original songs focusing on the life and strug- “I’m a sinner. I have been chosen out of God’s Instagram account. gles of Pope Francis has been mounted here to mercy.” Iniisa-isa nina Marian at Dingdong introduce the leader of the Catholic Church to Robert Tantingco, HAU vice president for ang mga kinukuha nilang ninong at the Filipino youth ahead of his first visit to the external affairs, said the university grabbed the ninang para sa kanilang kasal pero hin- Philippines in January. chance to coproduce the project, together with di pa nila sinasabi kung saan talaga ang The play “I Love Pope Francis!” is what San Miguel Corp., to be consistent with the pio- reception ng kanilang pag-iisang dib- Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Aniceto described neering roles of Kapampangan. dib. as a “quintessence of faith.” Tantingco said he considered the musical a He said almost 100 laity, six priests and “bold masterpiece,” not only for the choice of
lll Pampanga Auxiliary Bishop Pablo Virgilio David subject but also because it is done entirely in the worked together to produce a play inspired by English language. The Kapampangan grapples Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s with the English letter “H,” which is absent in the Ilang araw nang hindi napapanood Vice Ganda si Vice Ganda sa programang It’s papacy, said Aniceto, the retired head of the native language. Showtime. Kamakailan ay nagpaalam ang TV host sa mga manonood na Archdiocese of San Fernando. Fr. Deogracias Kerr Galang, president of the pansamantala muna siyang mawawala sa programa dahil mayroong siyang “We are transmitting value to the next gener- theater group Teatru Kapampangan, said the sakit ngayon. Hindi raw dapat malungkot ang mga tagahanga ni Vice dahil ation. We want the youth to witness a world fig- play was in response to a call of Pope Francis for siguradong babalik naman siya rito. “Oo, basta kapag maayos na lahat ure that is credible,” he said during a visit to the “happy evangelization.” “We’re doing that babalik ako,” bungad ni Vice. “Medyo umayos na ‘yung itsura ng larynx ko, rehearsals on Tuesday at Holy Angel University through the joys of talents,” Galang said. ng nodes ko, maaliwalas na. Hindi (HAU) here. The play dates are Nov. 29, Dec. 12 and Jan. na siya masyadong punung-puno Aniceto, 77, guided writer-lyricist Randy del 10, said Teresita Laus, the musical’s executive ng mucus. Nando’n pa rin ‘yung Rosario as well as director-composer Andy Alviz producer. Galang said it would be a “wonderful polyp eh na inaalam nila kung cyst during the production that began in January. grace” if the Pope would watch the perform- siya or polyp. Kailangan kong mag- Aniceto said Pope Francis inspired ordinary ance. —Inquirer.net pahinga ng dalawang linggo. Total voice rest,” pagbabahagi ni Vice. Abala rin ngayon ang komedyante sa shooting ng kanyang pelikula na kalahok sa nalalapit na Metro Manila Film Festival. “For now hindi ko siya kayang gawin. So sabi dahil hindi ko magagawa, prinolong ‘yung gamot ng dalawang linggo Greetings! pa. Kasi titingnan kung gaganda anoy Tony Trono Happy ‘yung sitwasyon after two weeks. birthday! From your Pero kung after two weeks hindi pa Mfriends and family in rin gumaganda ang sitwasyon, Kuwait! May you enjoy life to kailangan na talaga siyang opera- the fullest, more birthdays to han. Pero sabi nga ng doktor, ‘wag come and candles to blow! daw akong matakot kasi wala naman daw hihiwain sa loob,” pali- wanag pa niya. Marian & Dingdong SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 7 Greetings! Pinoy star-studded birthdays
wo distinguished members of the Filipino community celebrated their birthdays back to back! Here are the photos of the events including CDA Raul Dado and Labor Attache Cesar Chavez and their well-wishers! Happy Birthday Tina Barrios, Office Manager Abbas Ali Karam, Manpower Recruitment Agency. From me and to you all Twho greeted and shared your precious time, effort and gifts on my special day... Thank You!
appy Birthday Dr Chie Umandap! A tribute to my Nanay who is 89 year old now, 50 years ago at exactly 8:44 am at FEU Hospital, Dr. Norberto Arazo assisted my Nanay who was then bearing the ‘pain similar to 20 bones getting fractured’ when she delivered a 14 oz baby boy which is me. My mother had to go through all pains just to Hgive me a chance to live and have a special journey in a place we all called life, she provided me with a good education... a chance to have a family and be of service to many. Thank you Nanay! To friends and family... Thank you! Molit bags second in Olympic category
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Bastian & Suresh dominated the Alghanim National Badminton Tourney
KUWAIT: The Filipino Badminton Committee (FBC ) once again proved of their capacity to organized an internation- al standard badminton tournament with their Incorporator’s Cup- Alghanim National Badminton Tournament held at Kuwait Disabled Sports Club, Hawalli. The contested perpetual trophy and cash prizes tour- ney started with the single round robin games at the main court of Kuwait Disabled Court an watched by numbers of spectators as covered by Kuwait Television (KTV Sports). At the end of the semi-finals, the championship games declared the following winners: Champion: Bastian James Kanichay& Suresh Ramachadran who received Trophies and KD 140 cash, 1st: Jabbar Fabroki & Shyam Sundar, 2nd Yasseen Bose & Aneef Latheef,3rd Uzman Edassery & Sarin Joseph all received their trophies and cash prizes sponsored by Alghanim Nation Trading Company and awarded by Philippine Charge d’ Affaires (CDA) Raul Dado. Meanwhile, FBC simultaneously held its regular bad- minton tourney for their Level A, B , and Level D which also held its Semi-Finals, while the Championship games will be held on next Friday. FBC President is inviting all badminton enthusiast in Kuwait to join their upcoming 52 tournament . Interested players may register via online atwww.fbckpi.com or to visit the FBC every Friday at Kuwait Disabled Sports Club, Bin Khaldoun Hawalli.
KUWAIT: Winners pose here with CDA Raul Dado and FBC Founder/Chairman Dr Chie Umandap.—Photos by Jimmy Carandang.