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PNoy ’di pinatigil kay Drilon ang Binay probe MANILA: Nilinaw ng Malacanang ngayong Miyerkules na hindi iniutos ni Pangulong Benigno Aquino III kay Senate President Franklin Drilon na pigilan ang imbesti- gasyon ng senado kay Bise Presidente Jejomar Binay. “We wish to correct the report that states that the President wanted the Senate investigation of Vice President Jejomar Binay stopped. For the record, what the President did was to relay the request of the Vice President to the Senate President,” pahayag ni Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda. Sinabi ni Lacierda na bago pa man iabiso ni Aquino kay Drilon ang tanong ni Binay ay sinabi na ng Pangulo sa Bise Presidente na hindi maaaring ditkahan ang 24 senador.

Trillanes at Nancy nagkainitan sa Senado MANILA: Tila patuloy ang pagtaas ng tensyon sa pag- itan ni Senador Antonio Trillanes at ng pamilyang Binay matapos silang magkasagutan sa pagdinig ng Senado ngayong Huwebes. Habang dinidinig ang umano’y overpriced na Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) ay naisingit ni Trillanes ang kontrobersyal na Makati City Hall II parking building sa usapan na hindi iki- natuwa ni Nancy Binay. Napuna ni Trillanes na pareho ang contractor ng Makati building at ng ICC, ngunit ang pinagkaiba ay dumaan sa bidding ang bawatp phase ng proyekto sa Iloilo. “For the record, can I just MANILA: In this photo taken Thursday, a male Homboldt penguin named “Jiggy” sits to incubate a newly-cracked egg in its cage at Manila correct Senator Trillanes. It’s not the Makati parking Ocean Park in Manila, Philippines. A penguin chick was hatched at the country’s largest oceanarium early Friday from parents, “Jiggy” and building its the Makati City Building II,” wika ni Binay. “Roukia,” to become the second penguin to be born in the country. About a dozen Humbodlt penguins were acquired from Germany. —AP “We also have a basis to say it as Makati parking building because in all the bidding documents, it is stated there as so,” sagot naman ni Trillanes. “But lets 15 killed as soldiers, insurgents clash in Philippines not fight over the name for as long as overprice siya nang over a billion, okay tayo doon,” dagdag ng dat- MANILA: Fifteen people were killed in heavy fighting Laden’s Al-Qaeda network, the Abu Sayyaf has been ing sundalo. —PSN between government forces and Al-Qaeda-linked mil- blamed for the worst terror attacks in the Philippines’ itants in the southern Philippine jungle on Friday, the history including bombings and mass kidnappings of French president military said. Close to 100 ground troops with heli- Christians and foreigners. to visit PH copter support engaged some 300 Abu Sayyaf insur- The military has intensified pursuit operations MANILA: French President Francois Hollande will be in Manila gents in Talipao town on Sulu, said Colonel Allan against the group after it ransomed off two German Arrojado, the army commander on the island. hostages in October. The group claimed it received early next year to discuss climate change initiatives with Six soldiers and nine Abu Sayyaf fighters were $5.7 million for the pair. Labelled as terrorists by the Philippine officials, the French Embassy said in a statement on killed, said Captain Rowena Muyuela, a military United States and Philippine governments, the Abu Friday. He would not only be the first French head of state, but spokeswoman in the region. Sayyaf recently pledged allegiance to the Islamic State also the first European head of state, to make an official visit to “This is a major encounter. We are tracking the group in a series of videos posted on YouTube. The Abu the Philippines. Hollande’s visit comes after President Benigno Abu Sayyaf’s whereabouts and pursuing them,” Sayyaf is believed to be holding at least 13 other Aquino 3rd’s historic official visit to France as part of his European Nancy & Trillanes Arrojado said, without providing further details. Set hostages, including five foreigners, according the tour in September this year. up in the 1990s with seed money from Osama bin Philippine military. —AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 2

Talakayan, panalangin, singing competition at tawanan, tampok sa libreng ‘Grand Fiesta’ : Tuloy na tuloy na ang libre at ganapin sa Nov 27. Bago siya umuwi paba- walang bayad na ‘ Grand Fiesta Event’ na lik ng Pilipinas, makiki-isa muna ang kali- gaganapin sa Nov 28, 2014 sa Fakhr Al Din him sa Grand Fiesta ng ALLFIL-OK na itinak- Palace Ballroom sa Dawliah Complex, da sa Nov 28. Kuwait City. Ang grand fiesta na binuo ng Kabilang sa mga aabangang programa mga organisasyong kabilang sa Alliance of ang ‘Talakayan’ isang bagong konsepto ng Filipino Organizations in Kuwait (ALLFIL- talkshow na pangungunahan nina Ben OK) ay dadaluhan ni Department of Labor Garcia at Maxxy Santiago. Makakasama din and Employment Secretary Rosalinda sa Talakayan ang iba pang mga Pinoy media Baldoz, kasama ng mga administrador ng sa Kuwait, kung saan bubuksan ang dayalo- OWWA at POEA. go sa publiko. Si Baldoz ay nakatakdang dumalo sa Puede kayong maghanda ng mga katanun- turn-over ceremony ng chairmanship ng gan na sasagutin sa panel. Liban sa Talakayan, Abu-Dhabi Dialogue, kung saan tampok din ang ibat-ibang programa kabilang kasalukuyang chairman ang Pilipinas at ang community worship/prayer services sa ihahand-over ang pamumuno sa Kuwait. umaga, travel and tourism expo, boodlefight Magkakaroon muna ng ministerial meeting sa tanghali at ang singing competition sa bago ang official turn-over na nakatakdang hapon. Isasara ang Grand Fiesta sa gabi sa pamamagitan ng tawanan at halakhakan kung saan tampok ang mga artistang Pinoy na kilalang-kilala sa mundo ng pagpapatawa at pagbibigay aliw sa mga taong nalulungkot. Taos pusong nagpapasalamat ang mga organ- izers sa mga local companies na kabilang na sa mga sponsors kasama ang KGL Investment, Cebu Pacific at ang LBC

Pope to bring message of hope to typhoon-hit Philippines MANILA: Pope Francis will bring a message of hope when he visits the Philippines in January, Church officials said Friday, on a trip that will see him tour areas devastated by last year’s super typhoon. Millions in the fervently Catholic country are expected to turn out to catch a glimpse of the pontiff during his five-day visit, with officials planning tight security. The pontiff will celebrate mass in the capital Manila as well as the central city of Tacloban, which was hard hit when Super Typhoon Haiyan swept in a year ago leaving more than 7,350 peo- ple dead or missing and condemning millions more to deeper poverty. “He will come to bring the message of solidarity and hope,” Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle told reporters late Friday. “He really admires the faith and resilience of the survivors.” Authorities are preparing for unruly crowds as Filipinos have been known to hurl themselves at religious icons during frantic processions, said Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, who is over- seeing government preparations for the visit. “We are a bit worried about such behaviour — this is a living image of God,” he said. Ochoa declined to elaborate on planned security measures and refused to discuss any specific threats that authorities are worried about. But he insisted the government would ensure the safety of the 77-year-old pontiff. “Ninety-five percent of government prepara- tions is all about security,” he said. “We want to make sure that the pope is safe.” President Benigno Aquino will greet the pope when he arrives at Manila airport from Sri Lanka on January 15, his proto- col officer Marciano Paynor said — a break from usual protocol, as the president usually only welcomes world leaders at his palace. Francis will be accorded state honours at the palace in Manila the next day before celebrating mass in one of the country’s oldest churches and meeting with families at a large indoor stadium, Tagle said. Francis will spend the whole of January 17 in Haiyan- devastated Leyte province where he will celebrate mass in Tacloban and meet with the faithful in the neighbouring Palo MANILA: Manila Archbishop Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, left, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines and Dean of the town. Diplomatic Corps in the Philippines Monsignor Giuseppe Pinto prepare to take their seats during a news confer- The following day he will meet with youngsters at Manila’s ence on Friday in Manila, Philippines to announce the itinerary of Pope Francis on his first visit to the Philippines in largest Catholic university, then celebrate mass at the capital’s Rizal January 2015. Francis will celebrate Mass and host a luncheon for Filipino survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan Park, which can accommodate millions, Tagle added. The late John during his Jan. 12-19 visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, his second visit to in a year that confirms the Paul II made the last papal visit to the Philippines, in 1995. —AFP region is a priority of his pontificate. —AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 3 China woos Asean with $20bn in loans

NAYPYIDAW: China has offered $20 COC, according to a copy of his cials across the region and for joint ly binding Code of Conduct (COC) to stalling. China prefers to use its eco- billion in loans and floated the possi- speech seen by Agence France-Presse. search and rescue missions, but did ease tensions in the South China Sea. nomic and political clout in one-on- bility of a “friendship treaty” with In a sign of the lingering chal- not offer specifics. Militarily and economically weaker one negotiations with rival claimants. Southeast Asian nations in an appar- lenges ahead, Li warned “China’s The hotline has been among the than China, Southeast Asian countries Rhetoric from the main claimants ent bid to defuse regional tensions resolve to safeguard territorial sover- proposals in low-level talks between are desperate for a multilateral code had been softening in recent that spiked this year over contested eignty is clear,” although he did not Asean and Chinese officials on a legal- but accuse their giant neighbor of weeks.—AFP seas. Attending the East Asia Summit specifically mention the contested in Myanmar on Thursday, Chinese seas. Premier Li Keqiang said $10 billion In a statement, Myanmar, the chair- would be made available to the 10- man of Asean, said the bloc remained member Association of Southeast “concerned over the situation in the Asian Nations (Asean) in cheap loans South China Sea” but noted progress and a further $10 billion for infrastruc- in relations with China. ture projects. Four Asean states-the Philippines, “These measures will help speed Darussalam, Malaysia and up the building of regional connectivi- -claim parts of the South ty,” Li added, in the official translation China Sea, a key shipping lane of his speech. believed to be rich in undersea gas Beijing also agreed to set up a hot- deposits. line to help avert flashpoints in the But China says almost all of the sea bitterly disputed South China Sea is its own, including waters near (West Philippine Sea), and stood ready shores of its smaller neighbors. to sign a “treaty of friendship and A series of incidents earlier this cooperation” with the bloc, according year led Vietnam and the Philippines to Li. President Benigno Aquino 3rd, to decry Chinese acts of aggression at the most vocal critic of China’s claims, sea, plunging relations with Beijing to met briefly with Chinese President Xi a nadir. Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia Both China and Asean need “peace Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and stability,” Li said in a speech at the forum meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. East Asia Summit, which included Aquino told Asean leaders on Asean leaders, US President Barack Wednesday that the meeting with Xi Obama and other visiting dignitaries. saw a “warm and sincere conversation” He backed the hotline for unspeci- but urged fellow members of the bloc fied “maritime contingencies” to stand firm in the demand for the between senior foreign ministry offi-

NAYPYITAW: From left, South Korean President Park Geun Hye, US President Barack Obama, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, arrive for group photo session dur- ing the East Asia summit on Thursday, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. —AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 4 Ailing Philippine Airlines, under new management, seeks investor MANILA: Struggling Philippine Airlines said months to June. Bautista said PAL is reviewing a massive The airline’s listed parent PAL Holdings dis- Friday it is looking for a new investor to help Lucio Tan, one of the Philippines’ richest refleeting programme initiated by the previ- closed last month it was “seriously studying” fund an expansion programme that would men, named Bautista to lead the airline after ous management, which had ordered 64 the possibility of deferring aircraft deliveries, see Asia’s oldest airline buying more long- complaining that “too many orders” had been haul jets. made. “I would prefer an airline with more desti- PAL will take delivery of 10 Airbus A321s nations so we can expand our presence,” new- this year and another 10 of the same model in ly-installed president Jaime Bautista said. 2016, Bautista said Friday. He added that the company may take Some of the 28 Airbus planes set for deliv- another airline, or a company with interests in ery after 2016 may be converted to long-haul the aviation sector, as an equity partner. jets, he said, without giving further details. Under Philippine law a foreign airline may “We’ll have to study this very carefully. It’s acquire up to 40 percent of a carrier like PAL, easy to buy airplanes but difficult to dispose,” Bautista said, while stressing there were no he added. ongoing talks at this point. “We will take advantage of the refleeting “There are names we are looking at, but we programme to improve our service, reboot are not at liberty to disclose (them) at this costs and hopefully, become a profitable air- time,” he told a news conference. line.” Bautista said the carrier plans to buy long- PAL will now focus its European operations haul planes over 10 years — either by con- on its newly-opened London route and add verting a previous order for narrow-body air- more flights to Honolulu, while scaling down craft from Airbus into bigger planes or taking operations due to lower-than- up Boeing’s proposal to sell it 777 jets. MANILA: In this file photo taken on September 9, 2014, a Philippine Airlines plane takes projected demand, he said. PAL is to open new local and international off at Manila’s international airport. The Philippines’ second richest man will regain full Its new fuel-efficient Airbus jets will allow routes over the next three years, including control of Philippine Airlines by buying back a 49-percent stake from San Miguel, the PAL to compete better when Southeast Asian Manila-New York from March 2015, he added. firms said on September 9, in a deal reportedly worth one billion USD. —AFP nations ease air traffic restrictions next year, After struggling with losses amid compe- he added. tition from budget carriers, high fuel costs The company will also be “more aggressive” and a labour dispute, PAL returned to prof- regaining control of PAL in September, buying planes from Airbus for more than $7 billion domestically and may reopen its hub in Cebu, itability this year, posting a net profit of 1.49 out San Miguel Corp’s 49 percent interest in after San Miguel won management control of the commercial capital of the central billion pesos ($33 million) in the three the airline for a reported $1 billion. the airline in 2012. Philippines, said Bautista.—AFP

Raul Dado inducts new FHKA organization

KUWAIT: Philippine Consul General and CDA Atty Raul Dado Sec- Sharon Dionisio, Treasurer- Nicehara O. Niez, Asst. Treas- Manager- Emilia Sison. The Board Of Directors are as follows: inducted newly-founded Pinoy organization, ‘Filipino Heroes Ivy Lore Paclibar, Asst. Treas- Mila Castillo Layreno, Auditor- Chairwoman: Jecelyn Reyes Monderondo, Asst. Chairwoman: Kuwait Amazons (FHKA)’ recently. The ceremony was held at Jean Ople, Asst. Auditor- Mary Jane Sarabia, Asst. Treas- Devorah T. Quilino, BOD Members: Evelyn A. Cajutol, Mersha the Philippine embassy premises led by their newly elected Annalyn A. Ulat, Coordinator- Maria Susana Santiago, Asst. Mission, Teresita S. Villas, Rosario A. Merillo, Peace & Order president Arsenia Batojan Landao. Other officers for the year Coordinator- Linda P. Alba, Asst. Coordinator-Jaime S. (Sgt.@ Arms)-Jaime M. Fortaleza, Diana Rubi Parawan, Jocelyn 2014-2015 are: Creator/BOD Chairwoman: Jecelyn Reyes Pabalate, P. I. O-Maria Thereza Doren, Asst. P. I. O-Nancy D. B. Claridad, Louie Msrtinez, Juan Camangwa Egonio, Monderondo Malunes, Asst. P. I. O-Roy Flores, Bus. Manager- Lydibeth B. Designer/Editor-Lucia B. Maniklay, Evangeline R. Alcantara, Vice Pres- Bayani Yao, Secretary- Maricel Sabuero, Asst. Corpuz, Asst. Bus. Manager-Emily P. Espiritu, Asst. Bus. Wilma Dela Rosa, May M. Lizardo. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 5

Alpha Kappa Rho Kuwait Council celebrates ’versary, oath taking

KUWAIT: The Alpha Kappa Rho Kuwait Roces Avilla-Sorority Chairwoman. The 2014- Council, an international humanitarian fra- 2016 officers are as follows: Bro Rodrigo ternity and sorority celebrated their sixth Agcaoili-Grand Skeptron, Bro Dansin Doctor- anniversary and oath-taking ceremony VGS Alpha Chapter, Bro Edgar dela Cruz-VGS recently. The event was held at Kuwaiti Kappa Chapter, Bro Franklin Roselos-VGS Continental Hotel with Philippine Consul Rho Chapter, Bro Glenn Parungao-Master General and CDA Atty Raul Dado and Keeper of the Scrolls, Bro Howard Hacenas- Philippine Labor Attache to Kuwait Atty Master Custodian of Wealth, Bro Marvin Cesar Chavez as their chief guest of honors. Dayawon-Master Examiner of Accounts, Bro The event was held under the theme Roderick Edjao-Public Relations, Bro Lyle ‘Skeptron professionalism in character, Colina Jr-Master of Whip (Alpha), Bro Richard action and in person. AKP advisory commit- Cabrera-Master of Whip (Rho), Bro Melvin tee members include Senior Adviser Bro Maputi-Master Sgt At Arms (Alpha), Bro Renato Bermillo, Bro Geroge Retuya-PGS, Richard Sombon-Master Sgt At Arms Bro Alene Valencia-IPGS, Bro Antonio (Kappa) and Bro Reden Gumarao-Master Sgt Consuelo-PVGS, Bro Roberto Blanquera, Sis At Arms (Rho). SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 6

FBC’s 50, 40 and 30-badminton challenge, a grand success Part 2 set on November 21 KUWAIT: Filipino Badminton Committee (FBC) once again suc- 1st placer: Moo El Hekyat and Shahoor and 30 challenge this coming Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm cessfully hosted a one day tournament dubbed, 50, 40 & 30 Intermediate Level Champion: at Kuwait Disabled Sports Club, Hawally. challenge with the introduction of categories; Advance, Vivian Tomogan and Ding Tomogan Winners of the one day tournament received cash prizes Intermediate and Novice. 1st placer: Marissa De Guzman and Robert Luague and FBC excusive mug from Megaworld country Manager Luis Novice Level Champion: Mary Jane Luague and Antoine De Leon, FBC president Regine Panesal and FBC Chairman Dr. Here’s the list of winners: Saade Chie umandap. FBC is inviting all badminton enthusiast to join Advance Level Champion: 1st placer: Noel castro and Aileen Luagie the upcoming tournament and to visit its website www.fbck- Gadeh Putra and Mohammed Nuruhim FBC Organizing committee will be holding another 50, 40 pi.com. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 7

FiT Kuwait, BIKE group, MTB Salwa, Kuwait Cycling group join fun ride KUWAIT: The Filipino International Triathletes Kuwait (FiT K), Bikers alities and professions. On the other hand, the Mountain Bike a non-exclusive group that aims to encourage and assist residents in Kuwait Encounter (BIKE), MTB Salwa Group and the Kuwait (MTB) Salwa Group led by Ramil Cruz shares the same biking pas- of its locality to take up the triathlon as a sport. Its mission is to pro- Cycling Group headed by Othman Al-Mutairi joined a fun ride last sion with the BIKE Group. mote the triathlon as a sport, develop athletic capabilities and weekend organised by the Very Important Bike (VIB) Shop led by Meanwhile, FiT K led by Nesty Verdeprado was established on community development. The early morning ride covered 60 its owner Noah Al-Dousari. July 25,2014 and is affiliated with the Filipino International about kilometres along the Arabian Gulf Road, Messillah stretch to The Bikers in Kuwait Encounter (BIKE) founded in 2000 and led Triathletes Club which also has its chapters in (FiT Q) and the Marina, Kuwait Towers and KPC then back to VIB Shop in Salmiya. by Leo Tan is one of the most active biking groups in Kuwait mostly (FiT U). The Filipino International Triathletes The ride concluded with the recovery meal and birthday celebra- composed of Filipino riders and a few expatriates of various nation- Club (FiT Club) is an independent non-profit athletic organization, tion of one of the members, Daniel Longenecker. FiT Kuwait, BIKE group, MTB Salwa, Kuwait Cycling group join fun ride

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UAE Exchange in, Asia Air Safari out By Angelito Michael

KUWAIT: The long and arduous battles of the elimination round for 13 weeks are finally over. The top 8 teams, who will vie for the cham- pionship, have finally emerged after an exhausting and backbreak- ing struggle. With another display of impressive performance that resulted to producing the highest scores of the day, The UAE EXCHANGE team surge higher and landed in a safer ground for the last week of the elimination round of the Philippine Bowling Association in Kuwait on-going PBAK 4th Season League Team Tournament held at Cozmo Bowling Center in Kheifan. UAE EXCHANGE barged once again in the ‘Magic 8’, Android Rollers, Thunder Dragons and Dollarco as con- tenders as the race for the eight final berths ended last Friday 14 Nov. 2014. UAE EXCHANGE demolished the powerful engine of ASIAN AIR SAFARI and ousted from the Top 8 after the last 3-game series at Lanes 13 and 14. The best currency dealer fielded their rated bowlers, Aldin and Michelle, Freddie Santos, Rudy de Lima and Renz Pante with the assistance of Pinky Pardillo and Mariotte Vito for a sure win and a better place in this critical point of time. The top 8 teams are the following. 1. Z’CLAS Strikers followed by 2. Ahmadi King Pins 3. All Star Strikers, 4. Cozmo, 5. Android Rollers, 6. UAE EXCHANGE, 7. Thunderdragons, 8. Dollarco Team. The other 5 teams who didn’t made to the top 8 shall be given an Acknowledgment appreciating their contribution with plaque of participation, namely: Asian Air Safari, Original Pin Killers, Nusantara, Swooping Eagles & Velocity Wonders.

Further, in the individual and teams best games, they were as follows: Individual High Games Individual High Average Class MA Mohannad Ebrahim 279 Mohannad Ebrahim 211.11 Class MA Rudy de Lima 267 Rudy de Lima 178.23 Class MB Kevin Anadya 255 Ulyses Meneses 183.33 Class LA Marjorie Mercado 247 Blanca Sambajon 177.39 Class LB Laras Nitikusumo 212 Laras Nitikusumo 154.68 Team High Game - Cozmo - 1012 Team High Series - UAE EXCHANGE - 2991 Team of The Week - UAE EXCHANGE Schedule of all Finals: INDIVIDUAL (Singe Event) Men: Class MA & MB: Friday, Nov 21, 2014 @ 9AM onwards Ladies/Men: Class LA/LB and MC: Friday Nov. 28, 2014 @ 9AM onwards TEAM (Top 8 to play 2 Fridays for 7 series games) First 4 series games: Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 Second and final 3 series games + Awarding ceremony: Friday, Dec 12, 2014 PBAK would like to acknowledge and extend its sincere apprecia- tion to Mr. Ahmed Hamed Operations Manager of Dunkin’ Donuts for their support to League tournaments. For those who wish to join and/or be a new member of PBAK, please call our Tournament Director Hermie Saliba mobile 67615408 or the Membership Officer Lito Mercado mobile 97117262. PBAK on its 28th Year is conducting GEN SANTOS: In this photo released by Team Pacquiao, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, left, and budget airline Air Asia owner Tony Fernandes, hold a cutout of the airline’s new design designating Pacquiao as its new ambassador Wednesday, at General weekly bowling league with 13 teams involved, starts at 9AM and Santos city in southern Philippines. Pacquiao is set to defend his WBO World Welterweight title against undefeated American ends 12 noontime every Friday at Cozmo Bowling Centre in Khaifan. Christopher Algieri in , China on Nov. 22. —AP