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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 www.kuwaittimes.net 04 05 CIA mark induction, celebrate Valentine’s Day Page 06 FBC 66th regular tourney, Valentine’s one-day tourney Fiery Dragons sways COZMO, Lady Keglers tames Swooping Eagles TAGUM CITY: “I have no cancer. I have four illnesses but they are not fatal,” presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday. Duterte, 70, faced reporters a day after he was rumored to have suffered a stroke while campaigning in Quezon City. His camp said Duterte had an attack of migraine on Thursday and had to skip addressing a medical convention at Crowne Plaza hotel on Ortigas Avenue. The combative mayor of Davao City told reporters that he was confined overnight at Cardinal Santos Medical Center in Greenhills, San Juan City, for a severe migraine. —Inquirer.net MANILA: A summit next week between Southeast Asian leaders and President Barack Obama is unlikely to deliver any big economic prizes, but will allow the American side to press the advantages of joining a Pacific trade pact that doesn’t include China. The meetings at Rancho Mirage in California set for Monday and Tuesday will be the first summit of its kind for the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations on U.S. soil. Its special nature is intended to show the Obama administration’s commitment to countering growing Chinese influence in a region that is home to 620 million people and a $2.6 trillion econ- omy. Southeast Asian nations have benefited from increased trade and investment stemming from their giant neighbor’s economic rise but many are wary of China achieving overweening influence. The U.S., meanwhile, has an interest in maintaining freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, a crucial global trade route. The summit is meant to send a signal that the U.S. values ASEAN, said U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, using the acronym for the Southeast Asian grouping. “We are going to be engaged in Southeast Asia, we’re going to be engaged in working with the nations of the Asia Pacific to clear rules of the road on the various issues of common interest that we share with them,” he said. The Southeast Asian nations of Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam are already part of the U.S.-led Trans Pacific Partnership trade pact that is awaiting ratification by national parliaments. The agreement eliminates many tariffs and also imposes minimum labor standards on member nations as part of U.S. efforts to set rules for trade and business in the region and beyond. Indonesia, which is the largest economy in Southeast Asia, along with Thailand and the Philippines are prospective members of the pact, which took several years to negotiate and was a main plank in Obama’s drive for a deeper relationship with Asia. —AP Obama to push trade agenda at summit with Southeast Asia ‘PH has 400 more islands’ MANILA: The Philippines may have 400 more “previ- ously unknown” islands in addition to the 7,107 on record. A Radyo Inquirer report said the National Mapping and Resource Information (Namria), a map- ping agency under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, found the new islands mostly in Mindanao, bring the total islands in the archipelago to about 7,500. DENR Secretary made the announcement in his speech during the Philippine Environment Summit at the SMC Convention Center in Pasay City on Wednesday, the report said. Namria deputy administra- tor Jose Cabanuyan Jr. was quoted as saying that the islands were discovered through a gadget called Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar. The report said the new technology was able to count the islands, which were previously perceived to be part of a big island, as separate land masses. A landmass can be con- sidered an island only if it is above sea level and high tide and can support plant or animal life, the report added. KUWAIT: Philippine Vice Consul to Kuwait Attorney Shiena Tesorero is receiving here ‘Media Transparency Award’ given to her by Filipino journalists in Kuwait for her admirable integrity, steadfast commitment to government transparency, openness to the media, upholding the tenets of good governance and above all, being a trustworthy partner of the media in the promotion of wel- fare of Overseas Filipino Workers in Kuwait. —(See Page 2) Duterte admits he has 4 ailments Obama
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04 05CIA mark induction,
celebrate Valentine’s Day
Page 06FBC 66th regular tourney, Valentine’s one-day tourney
Fiery Dragons sways
COZMO, Lady Keglers
tames Swooping Eagles
TAGUM CITY: “I have no cancer. I have four illnessesbut they are not fatal,” presidential candidate Rodrigo
Duterte said on Friday. Duterte, 70,faced reporters a day after he wasrumored to have suffered a strokewhile campaigning in Quezon City. Hiscamp said Duterte had an attack ofmigraine on Thursday and had to skip
addressing a medical convention at Crowne Plazahotel on Ortigas Avenue. The combative mayor ofDavao City told reporters that he was confinedovernight at Cardinal Santos Medical Center inGreenhills, San Juan City, for a severe migraine.
—Inquirer.net
MANILA: A summit next week between SoutheastAsian leaders and President Barack Obama is unlikelyto deliver any big economic prizes, but will allow theAmerican side to press the advantages of joining aPacific trade pact that doesn’t include China.
The meetings at Rancho Mirage in California set forMonday and Tuesday will be the first summit of itskind for the 10-member Association of SoutheastAsian Nations on U.S. soil. Its special nature is intendedto show the Obama administration’s commitment tocountering growing Chinese influence in a region thatis home to 620 million people and a $2.6 trillion econ-omy. Southeast Asian nations have benefited fromincreased trade and investment stemming from theirgiant neighbor’s economic rise but many are wary ofChina achieving overweening influence. The U.S.,meanwhile, has an interest in maintaining freedom ofnavigation in the South China Sea, a crucial global
trade route. The summit is meant to send a signal thatthe U.S. values ASEAN, said U.S. Deputy NationalSecurity Advisor Ben Rhodes, using the acronym forthe Southeast Asian grouping. “We are going to beengaged in Southeast Asia, we’re going to beengaged in working with the nations of the AsiaPacific to clear rules of the road on the various issuesof common interest that we share with them,” he said.
The Southeast Asian nations of Brunei, Malaysia,Singapore and Vietnam are already part of the U.S.-ledTrans Pacific Partnership trade pact that is awaitingratification by national parliaments. The agreementeliminates many tariffs and also imposes minimumlabor standards on member nations as part of U.S.efforts to set rules for trade and business in the regionand beyond.
Indonesia, which is the largest economy inSoutheast Asia, along with Thailand and the
Philippines are prospective members of the pact,which took several years to negotiate and was a mainplank in Obama’s drive for a deeper relationship withAsia. —AP
Obama to push trade agenda at summit with Southeast Asia
‘PH has 400 more islands’
MANILA: The Philippines may have 400 more “previ-ously unknown” islands in addition to the 7,107 onrecord. A Radyo Inquirer report said the NationalMapping and Resource Information (Namria), a map-ping agency under the Department of Environmentand Natural Resources, found the new islands mostly inMindanao, bring the total islands in the archipelago toabout 7,500. DENR Secretary made the announcementin his speech during the Philippine EnvironmentSummit at the SMC Convention Center in Pasay City onWednesday, the report said. Namria deputy administra-tor Jose Cabanuyan Jr. was quoted as saying that theislands were discovered through a gadget calledInterferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar. The reportsaid the new technology was able to count the islands,which were previously perceived to be part of a bigisland, as separate land masses. A landmass can be con-sidered an island only if it is above sea level and high tideand can support plant or animal life, the report added.
KUWAIT: Philippine Vice Consul to Kuwait Attorney Shiena Tesorero is receiving here ‘Media Transparency Award’ given to her byFilipino journalists in Kuwait for her admirable integrity, steadfast commitment to government transparency, openness to themedia, upholding the tenets of good governance and above all, being a trustworthy partner of the media in the promotion of wel-fare of Overseas Filipino Workers in Kuwait. —(See Page 2)
Duterte admits
he has 4 ailments
Obama
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 2VC Sheina Tesorero ginawaran ng ‘Media Transparency Award’
Ni Ben Garcia
KUWAIT: Dahil sa kanyang kahanga-hangangintegridad, hindi matatawarang katapatan satrabaho, bukas palad na serbisyo para sa pub-liko, walang pagkiling at pagtatago ng kato-tohanan sa media, pag-sunod sa doktrina ngmabuting pamamahala at higit sa lahatmapagkakatiwalaang kasangga ng media sapagtataguyod ng mga karapatan atkapakanan ng mga Overseas Filipino Workerssa Kuwait, ginawaran ng pinakamataas napagkilala ng mga miyembro ng mamama-hayag sa Kuwait si Philippine Vice ConsulAttorney Shiena Tesorero ng ‘MediaTransparency Awards’. Pangalawa pa lamangsi Vice Consul Sheina Tesorero na tumanggapng parehong pagkilala dahil sa kanilang kata-patan sa serbisyo. Si David Des Dicang aytumanggap din ng parehong pagkilala noongkanyang termino mula sa mga miyembro ngnagkakaisang Pinoy media sa Kuwait.
Iginawad ang pagkilala kay Tesorero saisang pagtitipong ginanap sa Radisson BluHotel sa Salwa kung saan binigyan diin anghindi matatawarang serbisyo nito para sa mgaPinoy na nangangailangan ng tulong atpagkalinga ng Embahada. Kinilala rin ng ibat-ibang grupo ng kumunidad Pilipino sa Kuwaitang nai-ambag nito sa pagpapabuti ng ser-bisyo ng ‘Assistance to Nationals Unit’ sa kabi-la ng maikling pananatili nito sa bansangKuwait.
“Ang kanyang didikasyon sa trabaho at ser-bisyo publiko ay hindi matatawaran. Lamanng kanyang puso ang serbisyo para sa mgakababayan natin, napaka-transparent na tao,straight-forward person at no non-sense; gus-to niyang gawin lamang ang isang bagay natama at mabilis na mayroong puso. Sana ngaay nagtagal pa sana siya dito, pero mayroonnang order sa kanya ang DFA na lumipat kayanirerespeto natin ang disisyon ng DFA,” wikani Hermy Gernale, General Manager ng PinoyArabia FM at publisher ng The FilipinoMagazine.
Kasama bilang signatories sa pagbibigay ngmedia transparency awards sina Michelle Fe ‘Maxxy’Santiago, Senior Correspondent/Consultant ABS-CBN Middle East News Bureau Reporter/Arab Times
Program Director/Pinoy Arabia FM, si Ricky LaxaNews Correspondent/GMA-7 The Times/SeniorReporter Producer/Director/The Morning Talk, BenGarcia Senior Reporter/Kuwait Times Editor/FilipinoPanorama News & Current Affairs Director/PinoyArabia FM at Randy Mendoza General ManagerPinoy Arabia FM.
Kabilang sa mga sumaludo at nagbigaypugay kay Tesorero ang Alliance of FilipinoOrganizations in Kuwait na kinabibilangan ngmahigit 20 organizations, na pinamumunuanni Dr Chie Umandap. Naroroon din angSandigan led by Anne Abunda, Makulay ArtsGroup of Romano Roman, IWOK ni Farida Al-Halimi at ang Aim Global-BCO owner na siRose Ortiz. Inabot nila ng personal ang plaqueof recognitions/appreciations kay AttorneySheina, sabay ang pasasalamat sa serbisyongkanyang ibinahagi sa mga Pinoy sa Kuwait.
Sa maikling mensahe ni Atty SheinaTesorero, pinasalamatan niya ang buongFilipino community sa Kuwait lalo ang mgaaktibong organisasyon na kanyang naging
partner/katuwang sa serbisyo sa mgakababayang nangangailangan ng tulong.
“Alam nyo po bilib ako sa mga Filipinoorganizations dito sa Kuwait, hindi ako magig-ing successful sa lahat ng mga ginawa ko ditokung wala kayo. The spirit of ‘bayanihan’(shoulder to shoulder) is really alive here. Isalute all your tireless effort lending yourhelping hand to less fortunate and needykababayans. So, I do believe that even if thereare no officials/officers at the embassy rightnow, tatayo at magiging successful ang Pinoycommunity dito,” masayang pahayag niTesorero.
Ang founder at chairman ng PhilippineSociety of Marketing Specialist in Kuwait(Philsoc) na si Ana del Mundo ay malugodding nagpasalamat kay Attorney Sheina sa‘job well done’ at pagtataguyod ng katoto-hanan sa ngalan ng mga runaway house-maids. Si Anne Abunda ng Sandigan (anadvocacy group helping abused OFWs) aynapaluha din habang nagbibigay mensahe sa
napakasipag na Vice Consul at inilarawan niyaito bilang totoong lider, kaibigan na puno ngpositivity at openness.
“I will really miss her not just as embassyofficial but as real friend and a person withbig heart to OFWs,” sabi niya. “Kapartner ka patalaga namin sa lahat ng mga bagay lalo na sapagtataguyod at pagtulong ng mga karap-atan ng inaabusong kababayan. Nakita rinnamin kung papaanong nag-aalab ang iyongdamdamin sa pagtulong at pagsagip sa mgaPinoy OFWs. Salamat sa mga natutunannamin sa’yo at salamat sa mga naibahagimong aral sa amin,” sambit ni Anne. Kasamarin sa mga nagbigay pugay at pagkilala siNelson Fernandez, Philsoc President. “Ikawang pinakamagandang nangyari saEmbahada ng Kuwait, a real public servant,we all wish you best and pray for more suc-cess in your future endeavors,” wika niFernandez.
(Salin ito sa balitang lumabas din sa localpage section ng Kuwait Times ngayong araw)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 3
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 4
By Maria Al-Ameri
KUWAIT: Timely for the celebration of theValentine’s Day, CIA which is now four yearsin existence inducted into office its newlyelected set of officers in an atmosphere of aflaming red ballroom of Swissbell hotel lastFriday, in anticipation of an advanceValentine’s Day celebration. The ceremonywas simple, with an exclusive attendancefrom dedicated & committed members. Itwas a simple but a heartfelt reunion of afamily, away from home. The program kickedoff with the singing of two national anthems(Philippines & Kuwait) followed by a deeplyfelt prayer from Ms. Rosela Dalisay. To heatup the already f laming red ballroom,Cossette Sy, CIA Diva, rendered an intenselove song at the excitement of everyone
which earned her a bunch of lovely red rosesfrom the forever loving & caring gentlemenof CIA. As everyone is very eager to beat thedance floor, newly elected officers weresworn into office. Inducted into office were:Vimer Lara - President Donald Ubarte - VicePresident Ruby Arinos - Secretary JaniceArinos - Asst. Secretay Jose Galo - TreasurerRosela Dalisay - Asst. Treasurer Gideon Jara -Auditor Ana Marie Grandia - Asst. AuditorElla Montoyo - Business Manager Mill ieLagdamen - Asst. Business Manager FailaRose Vargas - PIO Joram Talidong - Asst. PIOJulie Licayen - PRO’s Cossette Sy NoelPaderes Newly elected president, Vimer Laradelivered his brief yet inspiring speech,promising a better, happier & more produc-tive CIA family. As to her turn, CelmaBermudez, outgoing president, pledged for
an all out support for the betterment of theorganization. Speaking in behalf of theadvisers, Madame Jovy Hagoriles, also pro-vided an insight on how the club started, itsups and downs as its get through to where itis now, giving recognition & praises to theleadership of Ms. Celma Bermudez, who wasthen given a Plaque of Appreciation for herabled leadership & selfless dedication tobudding CIA family, likewise the pioneeringadvisers, Mr. Odie Quintos, Madame Maria Al-Ameri & Madame Jovy Hagoriles who were allthe way provided support to the group fromits inception way back in the late 1990’s. AttyCezar Chavez, in his inspirational speech, con-gratulated all the newly elected officers andpledged to provide support & assistanceespecially with regards to work related prob-lems. He also informed everyone that his
office along with the newly appointed ambas-sador, Renato Villa is currently conductinginformation campaign on ‘Onsite LabourEducation Program’(OLEP) and further notedto just advise his office if ever CIA or organiza-tion is interested to conduct the same withtheir respective groups. As always, a party isnot complete without food in the table, justlike any family, CIA members feast in thesumptuous & palatable dishes fitting for theoccassion. Finally, CIA would like to extend itssincere thanks & gratitude to its forever sup-portive sponsors and community leaders,namely; LBC, Mr. Faisal, Hengie Taton, RUGBII,Atty Cesar Chavez and his wife for gracing theoccassion on behalf of the Philippine embassyand finally to CIA family & friends for theirundying commitment to the organization! Tosay the least, Well Done CIA!
CIA mark induction, celebrate Valentine’s Day
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 5
By Ricardo DL Dalisay
KUWAIT: After posting significant victory and snatching the individualhigh game, Fiery Thunders ascended from twelfth to sixth place whileAsian Air Safari by capturing the second week highest score landed in abetter spot from fifth to second rank in the second week of thePhilippine Bowling Association in Kuwait 1st Season Team Tournament2016 at the Cozmo Bowling Center in Kheifan. Other teams who postedvictories were Scavengers, NUSANTARA, Original Pin Killers, Lady Keglersand Oman Exchange who played bye.
The clash between the Lady Keglers team and Swooping Eagles wit-nessed an inanimate game. The Swooping Eagles looked like a docilebird in their 3-game series although winning the second game 915-790/863-903/908-800 (2711-2493). With the win the Italian boundkeglers maintained holding the prime post while the Eagles was downfrom fourth to seventh position. Top scorers of the winning team wereMarjorie Mercado and Alma Turley with 508 apiece followed by BlancaSambajon (495), Sonia Mathews (470) and Aris de Guzman (463) whilethe losing Eagles’ bowlers were John Caldwell (472), Angie Bush (450), RizRoque (444), Alonzo Bush (412), Danny Solis and Darrel Sullivan.
The encounter between the rated teams, Fiery Dragons and COZMO(2747-2409) become an apathy when the later played without rebuff andwas annihilated in their 3-game series 902-853/913-811/907/745. FieryDragons’ posting its second week win jumped and joined the elite group
while COZMO was ejected. Grabbing the individual high game fromGreg Melancon (244-235), Camilo Baker lll (634) piloted his team for thewin, followed by Mar Evangelista (462), Eddie Pena, Moises Amahan,Laras Nitikusumo, Maria Perly Virly and Mandy Manalo. COZMO 5-manteam were Mike Gonzales (520), Farid Gabriel (510), Fahad Abul (496),Neveen Wasel (452) and Jacky Guitang (431).
Asian Air Safari having a new lineup that includes class bowlers samewith reinvigorated Bowlersmate, the grapple was at its best althoughconsidered a mismatch when the later won the second game. The AsianAir won the game 966-769/865-918/1001-750 (2857-2437). MousaAbdullah with his 575 led his team to victory and assisted by NormanConde (566), Fadel Al Qassem (536), Ruben Cervantes (486) and HermieSaliba (479) while Bowlersmate top scorer was Norlan Balasan (528), sup-ported by Josie Lorino (464), Fe Ferrer, Tristan Malaluan, Arnold Mendoza,Jeremy Roque and Jess Tolentino.
Other results : Ambassador Tatng Razal lead the NUSANTARA team tooutscored LEAF 2647-1984; Scavengers strike out Mangaf Strikers 2651-2526; Original Pin Killers outplayed CAVS 2601-2523 (under contention)and Oman Exchange (2668) playing bye.
For Individual High scores:Category Name Individual High Name IndividualHigh Game AverageMen’s A Camilo Baker lll 244 reg Melancon 219.00Men’s B Danny Solis 199 Danny Solis 199.00
Men’s C Cris Carungay 182 Riz Roque 171.66Ladies A Neveen Wasel 222 Mina Andaya 189.00Ladies B Alma Turley 203 Neng Cervantes 169.33 Team Weekly High Series : Week 1 - Lady Keglers - 2710 Week 2 - Asian Air Safari - 2782
Team Standing after Second round: 1. Lady Keglers (5521); 2. Asian AirSafari (5487); 3. NUSANTARA (5450); 4. Oman Exchange (5366); 5.Scavengers (5271); 6. Fiery Thunders (5160); 7. Swooping Eagles (5126); 8.Original Pin Killers (5119); 9. CAVS (5079); 10. Mangaf Strikers (5062); 11.COZMO (5003); 12. Bowlersmate (4951) and 13. LEAF (4634).
Fiery Dragons sways COZMO, Lady Keglers tames Swooping Eagles
KUWAIT: Led by FBC Zumba master, Janice Capili, FBC 66th tourney participants were onceagain energized by the Zumba workout before the championship games.
Here’s the list of winners:
FBC is inviting all badminton enthusiasts to register on its upcoming Valentine’s Day One-DayTournament this coming Friday, Feb 19, 2016 and to join every Friday in their regular tourna-ments from 8 am to 1 pm and adults/kids badminton coaching/tutorial and court rental from 1pm to 5 pm. For inquiries please call FBC hotline 66420529 or personally come at the KuwaitDisabled Sports Club in Hawally.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 6FBC 66th regular tourney, Valentine’s one-day tourney
KUWAIT: The game of badminton has grown to be oneo f t h e Fi l i p i n o’s C o m m u n i t i e s d o m i n a t e d s p o r t i nKuwait and the newest, fastest badminton club KuwaitF i l i p i n o B a d m i n t o n c o n c l u d e d i t s 2 n d R e g u l a rTournament dubbed as “Faraj Ashkanani Cup”.
After series of weeks el imination on the differentcategories that was most of the strongest, experienceplayerslead the events but all of a sudden the twist offate changed the game results as those players thatknown to be the second best bag the championship bypushing themselves to the limits proving their skills,stamina and creativity for the glory of becoming theCHAMPION.
The nerve racking competition said it all as excite-ment unfold right by the very eyes of the expectators,supporters and friends of each of the opponents whogot amazed of the hard smashing sound, the jaw drop-ping fall of the shuttlecock to the net and of course thetechniques that been showcasedby each of the playersthat truly enough to raise the adrenalin rush.
The victorious:AM Games
Mixed Intermediate and Novice 1Champion-Nitin barashkar&EmmanCarpio1st Runner up-Erickson Venturina& Marlon Diculin2nd Runner up-Tamer Yousef & Brandon VenturinaNovice 2Champion-Rico Gabuyo&LowelaCayme1st Runner up-Irshad MK & Sameer Mohammad2nd Runner up-Edgar Santiago & Wally BasigNovice 3Champion-Glorybelle Nunez & Arthur 1st Runner up-Marlon Maglunob& Michael Peralta2nd Runner up-RimarsBuelo& Gemma Catalogo
PM GamesMixed Intermediate and Novice 1Champion-Erickson Venturina& Mohammad Giash1st Runner up-Vincent Diculin & Tamer Yousef2nd Runner up-Marlon Diculin& Brandon Venturina
Novice 2Champion-Joan Diculin&Irshad MK1st Runner up-Edgar Santiago & Christopher Landicho2nd Runner up-ReginePanesal& Crystal Diculin
Novice 3Champion-Amani Elooksha& Michelle Miranda1st Runner up-JhunSevidal&BheverlyHalili2nd Runner up-Mary rose Pantig& Daisy ValdezTrophies & Medals with KFB bags, pouches and towels are
awarded to every winner in each category.Vincent Diculin and Romel Carreon, KFB’s CEO and COO,
respectively spearheaded the awarding ceremony with therest of his officers lead the awarding of prizes with the pres-ence of major sponsor Madam Laila Venturina, Faraj AshkananiOffice together with guest Rose of Mahmoud Mohamad AlSarraf Manpower agency and a representative from ICSA.
Next regular tournament will start anew this coming Friday19 February 2016 and everyone is encouraged to participate.And to those who wants to join and play, please message us inFacebook at kuwaitfilipinobadminton or you may call 69615976.
KFB 2nd regular tournament concludes
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PAMPANGA: Colorful hot air balloonsfrom twelve countries take off duringthe 20th Philippine International HotAir Balloon festival at Clark Air Field,Pampanga province north of Manila,
Philippines yesterday. Twenty eightballoonists from USA, United
Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden,Japan, Thailand, Dominican Republic,
Slovakia, The Netherlands, Irelandand the Philippines took part in the
annual tourism festival that attractedthousands of tourists. —AP
20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon festival
20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon festival
