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Residency permits iaabot paglapag sa airport: Saudi JEDDAH – Inihayag ng Saudi Arabia’s Passport Department (Jawazat) na binabalak nitong mag issue ng residency permits (iqamas) sa mga expatriate workers paglapag mismo sa airport, bilang pagtugon ng Saudi government sa pagpalaganap ng electronic services nito.

“Our goal is to enhance services to citizens and expatriates and help them receive our services at their homes and offices without the need for visiting the Jawazat,” ayon kay department’s chief, Lt. Gen. Salim Al-Belaihed. ▶5

Absentee voting registration isasagawang muli

DUBAI – Magkakaroon muli ng rehistrasyon para sa overseas absentee voters (OAV) ang Commission on Elections (COMELEC) na isasagawa sa tanggapan ng konsulada ng Pilipinas sa Dubai simula sa Nobyembre 2. Ayon sa opisyal na pahayag mula sa konsulada, ang rehistrasyon ay unang itinakda sa Oktubre

LIFESTYLE Galeries Lafayette brings new looks from fashion capitals to Dubai stage

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BUSINESS Fresh funds to boost Dubai growth

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SPORTS Jonathan Bais, Pinoy martial arts grandmaster

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HEALTH Officials say India close to wiping out polio

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Mataas na opisyal ng Ukraine pinabilib ng RTA

Ang isinagawang pulong sa pagitan ng Pangalawang Punong Ministro ng Ukraine, Borys Kolesnikov at RTA CEO Mattar Al Tayer. Nakamasid ang mga delegado ng Ukraine at mga opisyal ng RTA. (RTA)

DUBAI – Bumisita kamakailan si Borys Kolesnikov, ang Pangalawang Punong Ministro at Ministro ng Inprastraktura ng Ukraine kamakailan at nagpahayag ito ng malaking paghanga sa Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) dahil sa mabilis nitong pagtapos ng Dubai Metro at sa paglulunsad ng mga magagandang proyekto para sa ikauunlad ng sistema ng mga pampublikong sasakyan ng Dubai.

“Accomplishing the Dubai Metro project, considering its length and

number of stations, in less than 5 years exceeds what the Ukraine has achieved over 50 years!,” pahayag ni Kolesnikov sa kanyang pakikipagpulong kay Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman ng Board at Executive Director ng RTA. Sa kanyang talumpati, isinalaysay ni Kolesnikov kung paano sinimulan ang proyekto ng tren sa kanilang bansa na sinimulan 50 taon na ang nakararaan. Inihayag din niya ang layunin ng kanilang pagbisita sa Dubai at sa kanilang pakikipagpu-

long sa mga opisyal ng RTA. “The start of rail projects in Ukraine dates back to 50 years ago, and there are metro lines in three major cities but the government is currently constructing a metro system in a fourth city and 95% of metro tracks are underground. The visit aimed at benefiting from RTA’s experience in constructing & operating the Dubai Metro, delivery of service to passengers and linking the metro stations with other transit modes as the Ukraine is braced

for hosting The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship,” ani Kolesnikov.

Sa kabilang dako naman, isang presentasyon ang isinagawa ni Al Tayer para sa buong delegasyon ng Ukraine, na kinabibilangan ng mga matataas na opisyal ng pamahalaan at mga mayor ng ilang mga munisipalidad nito. Sa kanyang presentasyon, ipinakita ni Al Tayer ang kabuuan ng proyekto ng Dubai Metro na sinimulang itayo noong 2006. – HAM

Bagong Bayani Award binatikos Ni Kabayan Henri Abenis-Macahilo DUBAI – Nahaharap sa batikos ang proseso ng pagpili ng mga nominasyon ng Bagong Bayani Award (BBA) ng Philippine Overseas Welfare Administration (POEA), matapos ianunsiyo ang pagkakapili ng isa sa mga kasapi ng Filipino Community in Dubai and Northern Emirates (FilCom DNE) na si Wafa Kasimieh, bilang awardee para sa kategoryang Community and Social Service.

Ayon sa mga kumukwestiyon na mga pinuno ng mga samahang miyembro ng FilCom DNE, marami sa kanila ang hindi nakatanggap ng anumang komunikasyon mula sa tanggapan ng Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), ukol sa nominasyon ng Bagong Bayani Award para sa taong ito. Ayon din sa kanila, bagama’t hindi nila kinukwestiyon ang pagkakahalal at pagkakapili kay Kasimieh, mas naging maganda sana kung mas marami ang nakaalam ukol sa patimpalak upang mas marami rin ang nakapagsumite ng kanilang nominasyon.

Si Myrna Anderson, pinuno ng Lightform International Filipino Photographers Guild (Lightform), ay isa sa mga nagrereklamo dahil hindi siya nakatanggap ng naturang komunikasyon, na ipinadala umano ng tanggapan ng POLO sa mga

miyembro ng FilCom DNE sa pamamagitan ng email, noong buwan ng Marso.

“Bakit napakabias ng paraan ng pagpili? Maraming mga kababayan natin, na bagama’t hindi kilala, ay nagtatrabaho at tumataya ng kanilang buhay sa mga oras na ito, na para sa akin, sila ang itinuturing kong mga tunay na bagong bayani.

Hindi dapat ito nakukuha sa pamamagitan ng pagpapaparty at pagbibigay ng mga donasyon. Kung nalaman ko sana ang tungkol sa award na ito, e di sana nakapagnominate ako ng gusto kong inominate,” pahayag ni Anderson.

Sumasang-ayon din si Dennis Bandojo, pinuno ng Lingkod OFW sa pahayag ni Anderson dahil ayon sa kanya, hindi naging patas ang proseso ng pagpili ng awardee. Nakapagtataka din aniya kung bakit wala sa loob ng inbox ng egroups ang email na nag-aanunsiyo ng pagbubukas ng nominsyon para sa naturang award. Nakalakip din umano sa naturang email ang kopya ng porma para sa nominasyon.

“For me the issue here is beyond the fitness of the recipient. It [points out] to our willingness to admit fault and error so that we can identify our failure and weakness, so that we can move forward. I am not questioning the nomination of Wafa. I am not against the Labor Attache

[Amilbahar Amilasan]. Ang sa akin lang sana ay dapat naging maayos ang selection process. Dahil kung naging maayos sana ito, ay naging maayos din ang proseso ng nominasyon at pagpili ng awardee, so whoever is being selected is beyond scrutiny,” paliwanag ni Bandojo.

Maging ang mismong Communications Director na si Matilyn Bagunu, ay umaming siya mismo ay hindi rin nakatanggap ng naturang email. “Isa ako sa maraming hindi nakatanggap ng naturang email, bagay na hindi ko rin maintindihan. Sinisiguro ko na hindi na ito mangyayari next time. Kaming mga leaders na mismo ang personal na kukuha ng mga nomination forms mula sa POLO para ipamigay sa mga members,” ayon kay Bagunu.

Plano din umanong ayusin ni Bagunu ang egroup system ng FilCom DNE, para gawin itong ligtas mula sa mga magtatangkang pumasok dito nang walang pahintulot sa mga kinauukulan.

Samantala, tumanggi munang magbigay ng kanyang pahayag ang kasalukuyang representante ng organisasyong pinuno ng FilCom DNE, na si Alan Bacason ukol sa isyu. “Since hindi pa ako ang nakaupo sa pwesto kung kailan naipadala diumano itong nasabing email, gusto ko munang maka-usap ang mga past officers to sort this is-

sue out, bago ako magbigay ng anumang pahayag,” ayon kay Bacason.

Dagdag ni Bacason, na bagama’t nakatanggap siya noon ng email tungkol sa naturang patimpalak, ito ay bilang isang forwarded message lamang na ipinadala sa kanya ng isang miyembro ng liderato ng FilCom DNE noon, at hindi direktang ipinadala sa kanyang FilCom egroup mailbox.

Sa kabilang dako, sa kanyang paglilinaw sa Kabayan Weekly ukol sa naturang isyu, kinumpirma ni Labor Attache Amilbahar Amilasan, na nagpadala nga ang kanyang tanggapan ng email sa FilCom egroup noong Marso 21, 2011. Inihayag din niyang kinausap niya ang noo’y pinuno ng FilCom DNE na si Liza Magno-Concepcion, ilang araw matapos pinadala ng kanyang tanggapan ang naturang email, upang hikayatin ito na magbigay ng kanyang mga nominasyon, upang may mahirang na awardee mula mismo sa UAE. “I just want to clarify that we have not lapsed on our responsibility to inform the public about the awards.

Besides, Bagong Bayani Awards has been there for the last several years.

People should know about this.

Sana ‘yung mga gustong magreklamo ay bumisita sa opisina ko para sa isang paglilinaw,” pahayag ni Amilasan.

Illac Diaz napiling tagapagsalita sa TEDx Dubai 2011 DUBAI – Isa si Illac Diaz, dating modelo at pamangkin ng dating Miss Universe at artistang si Gloria Diaz, sa labinlimang napiling tagapagsalita ng TEDx Dubai, na bahagi ng TED, isang prestihiyoso at ekslusibong programa na nagbibigay ng pagkakataon sa mga komunidad, mga organisasyon, at mga indibidwal sa buong mundo, na maibahagi ang kanilang mga kakaibang ideya.

Si Diaz na isa na ngayong social entrepreneur at alagad ng agham, ay nagsalita ukol sa kanyang imbensiyong eco-friendly solar bottle light bulb, na nakapagbibigay liwanag sa isang buong silid gamit lamang ang bote ng softdrinks, corrugated sheets, tubig, at chlorine.

Sa kanyang 18 minutong talumpati sa harap ng libu-libong matatalinong taong tulad niya, ipinaliwanag ni Diaz kung papaanong nabigyan ng ilaw ang mga pinakamahirap na lugar sa Metro Manila, gamit ang “Isang Litrong Litrong Liwanag”, na kanyang dinesenyo at ginawa kasama ang ilang mga kaklase niya sa Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), kung saan siya nagaral bilang Fulbright-Humphrey Scholar and Research Fellow in a Special Program for Urban and Regional Studies (SPURS).

Sa kanyang presentasyon inihayag ni Diaz na ang naturang proyekto ay isa lamang sa maraming proyekto ng MyShelter Foundation, isang non-stock, non-profit organization na itinatag ni Diaz, siyam na taon na ang nakalilipas. Mula nang naimbento ang solar bottle light bulb noon lamang April 2011, umabot na sa 15,000 solar bulbs sa 20 lungsod sa buong Pilipinas ang ginagamit ng ating mga kabababayan. Aniya, dahil sa kanyang imbensiyon, maraming pamilyang Pilipino na ang nakatitipid ng Php200-400 sa kanilang bayarin sa kuryente. Si Diaz ay napabilang na sa hanay ng mga sikat at matatalinong mga personalidad na nakapagtalumpati sa TED, tulad nina Bill Clinton at Bill Gates. – HAM

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Mga preso pinalaya ng pinuno ng RAK RAS AL KAIMAH – Otsenta’y singko (85) ang bilang ng mga preso na may iba’t ibang nasyonalidad ang pinalaya ni Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, miyembro ng Supreme Council at pinuno ng Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). Ang pagpapalabas ng kautusan ni Qasimi, ay base na rin sa mabuting asal na ipinakita ng mga preso, habang pinagsisilbihan ang kani-kanilang mga sentensiya, mula sa tanggapan Department of Penal and Cor-

rectional Institutions ng RAK. Babayaran din ng pinuno ang mga multa at perang kabayaran ng mga presong nakatanggap ng kanyang amnestiya. Layon ng makataong gawaing ito umano ni Qasimi, na makapagbagong buhay ang mga naturang preso, at makapiling nila ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay sa nalalapit na Eid Al Adha ngayong Nobyembre.

Malaki naman ang pasasalamat ni Ahmed Mohammed Al

Khateri, namumuno ng Courts Department sa RAK, sa ipinakitang kabutihang ito ng kanilang iginagalang na pinuno. Sumasalamin lamang ito aniya sa pagpapahalaga sa katauhan at lawak ng pang-unawa ng lahat ng mga namumuno ng bansa.

Hangad lamang ni Khateri para sa mga preso na pahalagahan nila ang ibinigay na ito na pagkakataon sa kanila at totohanin nila ang kanilang paghahangad ng pagbabagong buhay. – WAM

Al Ameen may bagong website

Si Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim sa paglulunsad ng bagong Al Ameen website.

DUBAI – May bago nang anyo ang website ng Al Ameen, bahagi ng serbisyo ng Dubai Police kung saan maaaring mag-ulat ng krimen ang mga mamamayan. Ang pagbabago sa website nito ay inihayag kamakailan sa GITEX 2011. Mismong si Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Commander-in-Chief ng Dubai Police ang naglunsad ng mas

pinagandang portal ng Al Ameen.

Ayon kay Tamim, ang mga pagbabagong isinagawa sa website para sa naturang serbisyo ng kaniyang tanggapan, ay may layong makapagsilbi sa mas maraming mamamayan. Ang website na maaaring basahin sa Ingles at Arabic, ay naglalaman ng mga impormasyon ukol sa lahat ng mga serbisyo ng

Mas murang LPG mabibili sa Sharjah DUBAI – Simula sa Nobyembre 15, isasagawa ng Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (ADNOC – FOD), ang ikalawang yugto ng pagbebenta nito ng gas cylinder na naglalaman ng liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sa mababang halaga, kaakibat ang ilang mga kinauukulang ahensiya ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Sharjah. Ito ay matapos magpalabas ng direktiba si Pangulong Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

at si General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince ng Abu Dhabi at Deputy Supreme Commander ng Hukbong Sandatahan ng UAE, na isagawa ang naturang aksiyon.

Ang mga LPG ay mabibili mula sa anim na ADNOC service stations sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Sharjah – Al Ghail, Al Dhaid, Muwailih, Al Dayjour, Al Mirqab, at Miliha. Ang mga residente ay makabibili naman ng

kapulisan.

Ang Al Ameen service ay inilunsad noong 2003, at pinatatakbo ng tanggapan ng Department of State Security. Ito ay bukas sa lahat ng oras, at naghihikayat sa mga mamamayan na ipagbigay alam sa otoridad ang anumang impormasyong makatutulong sa pagsugpo ng krimen at nagbabanta sa seguridad ng bansa o di kaya’y sa mga residente nito.

Tulad na lamang sa mga taong nakasaksi ng isang krimen. Maaari itong tumawag sa Al Ameen toll free number upang iulat ang krimeng nasaksihan. Sinisiguro naman ng mga kapulisan na itatago nila ang pagkakakilanlan ng sinumang magbibigay sa kanila ng ulat o impormasyon.

Ang Al Ameen ay maaaring tawagan sa telepono 8004888, fax: 2097777 / 04, o di kaya’y magpadala ng e-mail: alameen@eim.ae, at maiksing text message sa SMS 4444.

Ang BlackBerry pin number para dito ay 21DDDBBO. Malapit na ring gamitin ang serbisyo sa pamamagitan ng iPhone, bago matapos ang taong ito. Ang Al Ameen website ay www.alameen.ae.

LPG gamit ang Rahal Card, na ipinamimigay ng libre sa 12 service stations sa lugar.

Ang mga residente mula sa ibang Emirate ay maaaring bumili ng murang LPG sa Sharjah sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng E-Gas card, na nagkakahalaga ng AED200 ang isang beses na aplikasyon.

Sa kasalukuyan ay nagbebenta na ng 25 pound cylinder ng LPG ang ADNOC sa Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah at Fujairah, sa halagang AED20 lamang. – WAM

Ang mag-asawa na sina Art at Rachel na nagagalak sa pagganap sa kanilang gawain upang magbigay serbisyo sa ating mga kababayan sa bansang United Arab Emirates.

FEME nagdiriwang ng isang taong anibersaryo DUBAI – Isang taon nang namamayagpag ang natatanging programa ng mag-asawang Art at Elle los Banos, na naghahatid ng inspirasyon at magagandang aral sa mga Pilipinong tagapakinig sa buong UAE at Gulpo.

Simula nang unang mag-ere ang programang Filipino Excellence Middle East (FEME) sa Dubai Eye 103.8 FM, marami nang naimbitahang bisita ang mga los Banos mula sa iba’t ibang larangan at estado sa buhay, na nabigyan ng pagkakataong maibahagi ang kanilang mga natatanging galing at talino bilang mga Pilipinong OFW sa Gitnang Silangan.

“Celebrating one year of our radio show is really fulfilling. Our roles as hosts are to facilitate the discussions and bring out the best of our guests’ success stories and best practices. By doing so our listeners are inspired, encouraged and ultimately empowered to move on and become excellent individuals themselves,” pahayag ni Art tungkol sa programang FEME. Sa pagdiriwang ng FEME ng unang taong anibersayo, iimbitahang muli ng mag-asawang Art at Elle ang kanilang mga naging bisita na tinuturing nilang mga FEME

mentors, para sa isang masayang pagtitipon para sa pagbibigay pugay at pasasalamat sa pakikiisa ng mga ito sa tagumpay na tinatamasa ngayon ng programang FEME. Isang payak ngunit makabuluhang kaganapan ang kasalukuyang pinaghahandaan ng mag-asawa para sa darating na Nobyembre 18.

“We will be gathering all our previous guests to be able to meet one another and exchange notes. It’s very important that we create a network of excellent individuals who can complement one another considering that our guests, who we now call FEME mentors, represent various social classes, professions, corporate positions, and enterprises,” dagdag ni Art. Si Art ay nagtatrabaho bilang isang exhibitions consultant, habang si Elle naman ay isang freelance journalist na nakabase sa UAE. Bukod sa kanilang programa sa radio, ang dalawa ay aktibo rin sa mga gawain ng mga organisasyon ng mga Pilipino sa UAE. Ang FEME ay mapapakinggan tuwing Martes ng gabi, mula alas 10 hanggang alas 12 ng hatinggabi sa Dubai Eye 103.8 FM.

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Mga kalahok ng FFK nag-bonding Dubai – Masaya ang bonding moments ng mga kalahok ng Filipina Fashionista Kultura (FFK) 2011 fashion contest sa isang impormal na salu-salo sa Barrio Fiesta Restaurant Burjuman kamakailan, kasama ang ilan sa mga sponsors ng patimpalak at mga miyembro ng lokal na media.

Kinalimutan muna ng 23 naggagandahang kalahok ang kompetisyon, at inenjoy nila ang presensiya ng bawat isa, kung saan ang iba sa kanila ay naging matalik nang magkakaibigan.

“Fashion, Filipina at Kultura ay hindi lamang isang kompetisyon dahil mayroon itong kabuluhan

at bawa’t halagang kikitain sa kompetisyon mula sa ticket sales, ay mapupunta para sa plane tickets pauwi ng 15 wards ng POLOOWWA,” paliwanag ni Sherry Hinojales, ang lumikha ng konsepto ng FFK at organizer ng longest running fashion event sa bansa.

Ang papalaring mananalo sa Grand Fashion Night sa Nobyembre 25, ay mag-uuwi ng AED10,000 cash prize at trip sa Macau at Hong Kong. Maliban sa pagpapakita ng angking ganda ng mga Pilipinong kababaihan, ipamamalas din ng FFK ang galing ng mga Pilipinong fashion designers na nakabase sa UAE.

Konsulada may bagong website DUBAI – Upang makapagbigay ng mas mabilis at mas magandang serbisyo sa mga Pilipino sa Dubai at Hilagang Emirates, inilunsad kamakailan ng tanggapan ng konsulada ng Pilipinas ang website nito. Makikita sa www.pcgdubai.net ang mga mahahalagang impormasyon at mga kaganapan na dapat malaman ng mga Pilipinong residente ng Dubai at Hilagang Emirates at ng buong UAE. Ang bagong website na may Arabic translation na rin, ay mas kaayaaya nang tingnan dahil sa mga makulay na mga larawan na makikita rito.

Updated na rin ang mga balitang may kinalaman sa Philippine mission sa UAE at Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Detalyado rin ang mapa at direksiyon kung paano mapupuntahan ang tanggapan ng konsulada ng Pilipinas sa Dubai, para sa mga hindi pa nakapupunta rito. Kumpleto na rin ito sa listahan ng mga bagong numerong maaaring tawagan at mga email address na puwedeng sulatan, para sa iba’t ibang transaksiyon o mga katanungan.

Sa kanyang pahina sa website,

malugod namang inaanyayahan ni Consul General Benito Valeriano ang mga Pilipino sa Dubai at Hilagang Emirates na bumisita sa bago nilang website.

“Ang pagnanais na higit pang mapabuti ang aming paglilingkod sa inyo ang siyang pangunahing dahilan sa pagbabagong ito ng ating website. Lubos kaming umaasa na sa pamamagitan nito, higit naming maipaaabot sa inyo ang mga dapat ninyong mabatid ukol sa gawain ng Konsulada Panlahat. Nawa’y maging mabisang gabay ito sa pakikitungo ninyo sa aming tanggapan upang higit na mapabuti at mapaginhawa ang inyong pagbisita sa ating Konsulada Panlahat,” pahayag ni Valeriano.

Samantala, inaanyayahan naman ni Valeriano ang sinumang may mga pagnanais, kahilingan, at kuru-kuro upang mas mapabuti ang serbisyo ng konsulada, na personal na bumisita sa konsulada.

“Walang hindi natutugunan ang magandang pag-uusap. Bukas po ang aming tanggapan lalo at higit sa mga taal na nangangailangan,” dagdag ng Consul General. – HAM

Residency permits...

Ayon pa kay Younus ang pagissue ng iqamas sa airport ay malaking tulong sa mga expatriates upang maka-report agad sa trabaho sa susunod na araw ng walang pagkaantala.

“Since medical examination of foreign workers is conducted by well-qualified health centers under the strict observation of Saudi missions abroad, there is no need for another medical test in the Kingdom. This will allow Jawazat to issue iqamas at the airports on arrival of workers without delay,” aniya.

Sinabi rin ni Younus na may mga

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Masaya ang tugon ng mga negosyante at company executives sa planong ito ng Saudi government at magkakaroon umano ito ng positive impact sa kanilang business activities.

“We welcome this move by the Jawazat,” said Rafeek Younus, managing director of Saudi Engineering Group International and vice president of Saihati Group. “It’s good news for both expatriate workers and company owners,” he added.

Mga kandidata ng Filipina Fashionista Kultura UAE 2011.

RAYMOND WEIL announces the launch of the jasmine collection Dubai - RAYMOND WEIL announces the launch of its jasmine collection as the brand celebrates its 35th anniversary in the world of luxury watchmaking.

This exclusive collection for women of taste and style further strengthens RAYMOND WEIL’s luxury watch bouquet in the country, which is acknowledged as one of the leading Middle East markets for the brand.

Olivier Bernheim, President & CEO of RAYMOND WEIL Genève, who launched the exclusive line in the UAE said customers of the brand are great watch connoisseurs and with the country’s economy being extremely stable, the demand for its products has picked up speed, especially among women.

“The jasmine collection celebrates our very special Ruby anniversary. This collection gives a nod to those women who nurture elegance and beauty without loskumpanya tulad ng Saudi Aramco at Saudi Electricity Company ang hindi nagbibigay ng ID sa foreign workers until they obtain iqamas.

Samantala, ang Al-Belaihed ay naglunsad ng maliit na card system para sa regular na mga pasahero sakaling gustong dumaan sa mabilis na proseso; at upang makadaan ng mabilisan sa immigration.

“We have established five e-gates at King Khaled Airport in Riyadh and four at King Fahd Airport in Dammam,” aniya, at sinabi pa nito na ipakikilala ang sistema sa lahat ng Saudi airports.

ing their independence.

The jasmine exudes modernity, classicism and exclusivity, a perfect reflection of the RAYMOND W E I L w o m a n ,” said Olivier Bernheim.

“Through creativity, watchmaking know-how, accessibility and above all, independence, the RAYMOND WEIL dynasty, composed of three successive generations, has been inventing and boldly reinventing itself, while still preserving the DNA of its original success,” added Mr. Bernheim.

In the brand’s purest tradition, the new jasmine collection combines all the elements of RAYMOND WEIL’s feminine watches.

The exclusive line has a voluptuously rounded curved case, horns merging perfectly with the bezel in its most discreet version or submerged in the brilliance of its diamonds in the set version.

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31, subali’t ang araw na ito ay idineklarang special non-working holiday ng Malacanang upang gunitain ang Araw ng mga Patay, kung kaya’t iniurong ito.

Nakasaad naman sa anunsiyo ng konsulada na ang lahat ng mga aplikasyon ng mga Pilipinong magpaparehistro sa Dubai at Hilagang Emirates, ay

The bracelet wraps harmoniously around the wrist in refined elegance and the dial is embellished with blue-tinted, leafshaped hands.

In its automatic or quartz version, with a 29 or 35mm diameter, with or without a diamond setting, in stainless steel or pink gold, the jasmine will light up women’s eyes from East to West. In its version on a leather strap, the jasmine would be perfect for an evening in town with its pink gold case and its diamonds reflecting like Bengal lights. jasmine is more than an emblem it is a homage to women!

RAYMOND WEIL offers all the elements of excellence of the Swiss luxury watchmaking industry namely precision, quality, reliability, nobility and technical nature of the materials.

The jasmine collection is available across the UAE from AlFuttaim Watches and Jewellery stores. kinakailangang isagawa sa konsulada. Kinakailangan din dalhin ng mga aplikante ang kanilang mga pasaporte o di kaya’y Seaman’s Book sa kanilang pagpaparehistro.

Ang rehistrasyon para sa mga OAV ay tatakbo hanggang Oktubre 31, 2012, upang mabigyan umano ang lahat ng mga Pilipino sa labas ng bansa na gamitin ang kanilang karapatan sa pagboto sa gaganaping halalan sa 2013.

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Opinion

Eye of today’s storm Viewpoint Kabayan Juan Mercado

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wo Filipina nurses filed in to take pictures,” noted a Reuters dispatch on crowds lining up to peek at the corpses of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi and his son Mutassim. “Because of the stench of rotting flesh… guards handed out green surgical masks.”

Ahead of the Filipinas in the queue was Abdullah al-Senussi, with flowing white beard.

He “was so frail he had to be supported by people on either side.”

“We wanted to know if it was true or not,” Senussi explained.

United Nations and the Nato coalition also want to know if Gadhafi and son were summarily executed. There is grainy footage showing both were captured alive, after Nato jets whacked their 75-car convoy sprinting from embattled

Sirte. Their corpses turned up an hour later.

These killings could sear “hopes for a new Libya, based on rights, not revenge,” BBC’s Jeremy Bowen noted. These could be “the original sin they may come to regret….

They need to get the fundamentals right from the very start.”

For now, the issue has been shoved to back burners. In Tripoli, the National Transitional Council is sketching out a timetable for new elections. Libyans also celebrated in their usual way—by firing guns. But this time, they pointed the artillery seawards.

And some thrust flowers into AK47 barrels.

That image hits recall-buttons of Edsa for Filipinos. Demonstrators handed flowers to soldiers (then edging to get within range of the rebels), then hunkered down in Camps Aguinaldo and Crame.

Corazon Aquno’s regime pri-

oritized restoring a constitutional government.

Sunday provided, meanwhile, a coincidental but striking counterpoint. Over 70 percent of 3.8 million Tunisian electors voted in the first free election of the “Arab Spring.” The poll came nine months after the “Jasmine Revolt” ousted Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his ostentatious wife (lampooned as the “Imelda Marcos of North Africa” by Times of India).

By Tuesday, we should know the 217 delegates to a Constituent Assembly that would name a prime minister and draft a charter. Will the assembly, as forecast, house the largest number of women delegates ever in the Arab world?

That’s incendiary in a region where women are not even allowed to drive, as in Saudi Arabia.

Those two Filipina nurses, in Misrata’s funeral queue, were among over 1,800 Filipinos who

Would Gloria come back?

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ecently, Malacañang announced that former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is free to travel to Germany to seek medical treatment. When presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda was asked if the Palace was worried Gloria might not return after President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III vowed to file the first government case against her in November, he said that it was up to her “if she wanted to stay away.”

First of all, why did P-Noy announce that he was going to file a case against her in November, which is next month?

In war – and P-Noy is at war with the Arroyos — you don’t disclose the date when you’d

attack your enemy. If Gen. Dwight Eisenhower announced when DDay would occur, Hitler would have sent all his forces to Normandy. P-Noy violated the rules of the “Art of War” by telling Gloria what his strategy was.

P-Noy may not be a student warrior of the ancient war tactician, Sun Tzu; but he should be savvy enough not to go about telling everybody his strategy. But he wouldn’t have won the presidency if he did not have the political savvy to deal with the rigor and intricacies of a presidential campaign, not to mention the cheating that has become the rule rather than the exception.

Or could it be that P-Noy has wittingly given Gloria the signal to leave the country? If so, was it

out of humanitarian consideration or political accommodation… or both? But since Gloria appears to be ailing, then it can be presumed that P-Noy is allowing her to leave for the same reason – humanitarian — that the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos allowed his father, the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., who was then in prison, to go to the U.S. to seek medical treatment in 1980.

“Rare disease” According to a news report, Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo issued a statement saying that his wife’s ailment was “hypoparathyroidism.”

He claimed that it was a “rare disease” but not life-threatening.

However, he said, “It seems there is no expert in the Philippines who can treat her ailment.” Really?

didn’t show up for August’s mandatory evacuation. Egypt, China, India and other countries yanked out their nationals after Gadhafi skittered from Tripoli. Libya used to hire 1.5 million foreign workers.

“Not all (Filipinos) left. Some were unable to go,” wrote Michel Cousins in Arab News. “Others stayed on, either because they wanted to help or because there might be difficulties returning to Libya after the conflict was over.”

There were over 23,713 Filipinos in Libya then—up from 7,913 in 2006. Among them were doctors, professors, computer engineers to construction workers.

Some were undocumented or “TNT” (tago ng tago): Men outnumbered women by roughly two to one.

Most clustered in Tripoli and Benghazi. Almahdi Alonto from Mindanao and Regilito Laurel from Manila were among 15 Filipino academics at the University of Misrata. Both taught English.

“Your contracts are void, if you leave,” they were told.

So, they stayed—until the revolt shut down the university in February. By then, over a thousand people had been killed and 3,000 injured, just in Misrata. The 15 Filipino academics left.

“Laurel sold everything he had,”

I looked up “hypoparathyroidism” and this is what I found from the website of the University of Maryland Medical Center: “Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition that occurs when the parathyroid glands, located in your neck, do not make enough parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone helps regulate the levels of calcium and phosphorus in your blood. If you have hypoparathyroidism, your body has too little calcium and too much phosphorus. Hypoparathyroidism may be either inherited or acquired (from injury to the glands or, more rarely, from surgery on the thyroid gland).”

As for treatment, the website said: “The main treatment for hypoparathyroidism is aimed at restoring the levels of calcium in the body. If you have hypoparathyroidism, you will probably have to take calcium and vitamin D (which is required for the body to absorb calcium) supplements for the rest of your life. To treat tetany (muscle spasms), calcium will be given intravenously (IV).

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Arab News adds. “Others simply walked out of their homes, not knowing if they’d ever return.” They caught a boat for Benghazi’s refugee camp. As volunteers, they worked at Hawari hospital, doing various jobs. That included teaching English to nurses.

“It was not easy. They had not been paid since April,” although some subsistence funds seeped down from the National Transitional Council.

Despite the destruction and deaths, the new government will reopen universities, probably sooner rather than later.

“Libya will continue to need Filipinos for the foreseeable future, especially teachers, nurses and engineers,” Laurel and Alonto say.

Gadhafi’s death spurred inquiries at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) from Filipinos chafing to get jobs in Libya.

No one knows how long it will take for Libya to normalize. To prevent reckless stampedes, the President may have to use his +44 percent support from OFWs, shown in the latest SWS survey.

Libya is only one country in a vast region where the next un-

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Malinis na pamamahala at kontra katiwalian

uo na umano ang plano ng pamahalaan upang tugunan at lapatan ng solusyon ang ilang problema ng bansa gaya ng karukhaan at kawalan ng trabaho.

hanan sa imprastraktura, palaganapin ang tapat na pamamahala at pagyamanin ang human resources sa pamamagitan ng pinagbuting social services.

Ito umano ay sa pamamagitan ng pagtatapyas ng insidente ng kahirapan at pagpaparami ng oportunidad para sa trabaho.

Ilan sa mga sektor na maaring maging pagmulan ng maraming trabaho ay ang business process outsourcing, tourism at agro-industriyal.

Sa isang pag-aaral, lumalabas na kinakailangang maibaba mula sa 33.1% tungo sa 16.6 % sa taong 2015 ang insidente ng kahirapan at mapalago ang pamumuhunan sa bansa mula sa 15.6 % tungo sa 22 % sa taong 2016 kung nais ng pamahalaan na matupad ang hangarin nitong makaahon sa kahirapan.

Ang pamumuhunan sa imprastraktura ay makatutulong sa agrikultura at pagyayamanin nito ang produksyon ng pagkain.

Ito ang dapat pagsikapan ng pamahalaan upang mabawasan ang halaga ng pangangalakal sa Pilipinas at upang madaling makahikayat ng mga bagong mamumuhunan at maparami ang mga negosyo.

Upang maabot ang mga target ng pamahalaan, kinakailangan ng estratehiya gaya ng pagpapalakas ng competitiveness ng bansa at ng mga mamamayan upang lumago ang mga trabaho; padaliin o simplehan kung maari ang pagkuha ng financing, malakihang pamumu-

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Your doctor may also prescribe diuretics (water pills) to prevent losing too much calcium in the urine and to reduce the amount of calcium and vitamin D needed.”

It also noted: “It is important to get regular checkups so your doctor can monitor the levels of calcium and phosphorus in your blood over time.”

Treatable A layperson, like me, would conclude that although it is a “rare condition,” it is treatable with Calcium and Vitamin D supplements.

In my opinion, this is something that the doctors at St. Luke Medical Center in Taguig City know since they were the ones who diagnosed her condition in the first place.

Calcium and Vitamin D supplements are available off the shelf in local pharmacies. Elderly people commonly use these health supplements.

So, what is actually the score on Gloria’s trip to Germany?

But, hey, she’s not only going to Germany for “medical treatment,” she’s also going to New York afterwards to attend a forum hosted by her former classmate and former U.S. President Bill Clinton! Now, if she’s really suffering from this

Dito dapat pumasok ang Department of Labor, Department of Education at Department of Health – mga pangunahing ahensiya na dapat humanap ng mga paraan para makatulong sa job generation program.

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Maganda ang ‘timing’ dahil dumating ito sa panahong mataas ang kumpiyansa sa Pangulo ng bansang Pilipinas sa mga creditor at investor.

Ang plataporma ng pamahalaang Benigno Aquino III na malinis na pamamahala at kontra katiwalian ang kumukumbinsi sa mga credit rating agency gaya ng Moody’s para maging pabor ang mga rating nito sa Pilipinas.

“rare disease,” what is so important that she has to attend Clinton’s conference? And it makes one wonder if her trip to Germany was orchestrated to coincide with the New York event. If so, who were involved?

Conspiracy theory I usually take conspiracy theories with a grain of salt. But there is one conspiracy theory that keeps crossing my mind since the May 10, 2010 presidential election. About two weeks before the election, “Aquinorroyo” started buzzing around in Manila. I ignored it and accepted the results of the elections hook, line, and sinker. “No way it could have happened,” I told my source.

But on June 3, 2010, at a “People’s Congress” convened by the Solidarity for Sovereignty at the Club Filipino, the lead convenor, Ma. Linda Olaguer-Montayre, in her opening remarks, said: “We have been told that prior to the elections the big personalities of the eco-political-media and academic elite in our country persuaded presidential candidate Noynoy Aquino to agree to an arrangement with Gloria Arroyo to forestall or obviate any further possible chaos or trouble in connection with the coming electoral exercise.”

According to Olaguer-Montayre,

a large amount of money was paid on behalf of Aquino and the Liberal Party to certain personalities who were going to insure that Aquino would win the election.

Translation: Aquino would not be cheated.

But what was in it for Gloria when she was not even running for president? One possible explanation could be that the “Aquinorroyo” agreement was made to guarantee that the Arroyos would not be prosecuted by the Aquino administration. And given that until now the Aquino administration has not yet filed a single case against Gloria gives some credence to the “Aquinorroyo” conspiracy theory. I find it hard to believe that P-Noy would enter into a secret agreement with the Arroyos. It simply doesn’t reflect in his character as an honest person. But yet… but yet… it seems that things are moving in that direction.

Political asylum The question is: Would Gloria come back? Could it be that Gloria’s trip to the U.S. purportedly to attend Clinton’s conference is actually part of a plan that would allow her and Mike to seek political asylum in the United States? And once the Arroyos have applied for political asylum, they would be allowed to stay in the U.S. while

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predictable chapter of the “Arab Spring” is now unfolding. Gadhafi, Mubarak and Ben Ali were their application is being processed, which could take several years.

I fervently hope that I am wrong; that the Arroyos would come back to face justice. But should they decide to live in exile, it would be wretched punishment for them — wandering in the wilderness of shame.

At the end of the day, Gloria might find a way to escape from the law. But one thing for sure, she can’t escape from the Law of Karma. As someone once said, “Nothing escapes the Law of Karma. You get from the world what you give to the world.” And what has Gloria given to the world that she deserves to be given back?

What goes around comes around, indeed.

(Photo by Medy Medenilla) in power collectively for 95 years.

Now, they’re in history’s dustbin.

“Kings Abdullah of Jordan and Mohammed of Morocco are trying to stay ahead of the curve of protest,” CNN notes. The 85-year-old crown prince of Saudi Arabia has died. Geriatrics spurs transition of power there.

Bashar al-Assad of Syria and Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen cling to power by simply killing more of their people. That is a deadend.

“2011 is to the Arabs what 1989 was to the communist world,” writes Hoover Institution senior fellow Fouad Ajami. “The Arabs are now coming into ownership of their own history and we have to celebrate.”

Two million of the 10 million Filipino OFWs are in the Middle East.

Their lives, and the future of their families back home, twist with the changes upending the sclerotic leadership of the Arab world.

Libya was yesterday. Syria and Yemen form the eye of today’s storm.

(Email: juanlmercado@gmail.com)

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Baldoz nagbabala sa sangkap na tingga sa mga kompanya ng semiconductor BALER, Aurora -- Hinikayat ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz ang mga kompanya na sumailalim ang kanilang mga manggagawa sa isang pagsubok (testing) na maaaring makita ang antas ng tingga (lead) sa kanilang dugo.

Binanggit ni Baldos ang kaso ng isang empleyado ng isang kompanya ng semiconductor na natagpuang mataas ang antas ng tingga sa kanyang dugo. Sinabi niya na maaaring gawin ang pagsubok sa Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), isang nakakabit na ahensiya ng DOLE. Sinabi ni OSHC executive director Ma. Teresa Cocueco na ang mga taong may tingga sa dugo ay pwedeng magka-anemia, nervous system dysfunction, problema sa bato, hypertension, at decreased fertility ay maaaring mapigil sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalit sa tingga (ng kakaunting nakalalasong sangkap).

Ang mahusay na pagsubaybay sa lebel ng tingga sa dugo ay ang paghahalinhinan ng mga mangagawa sa iba’t ibang gawain upang mabawasan ang pagkalantad sa tingga, wika niya. (PIA)

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Balitang Pinas Metro Manila

P10B pondo para sa modernisasyon ng AFP, kasado na QUEZON CITY -- Kasado na ang pagpapalabas ng P10 bilyong pondo para sa modernization program ng Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Ito ang inihayag ni Budget and Management Secretary Florencio B. Abad matapos ipag-utos ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang pagpapalabas ng naturang pondo para sa modernisasyon ng AFP. Ayon kay Abad, inihahanda na ang Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) kung saan tig-P5 bilyon ang ilalabas mula sa 2010 at 2011 appropriations.

Ang naturang pondo ay ilalaan para sa mga bagong kagamitan ng

ating hukbong sandatahan katulad ng armored personnel carriers, communication equipment, sealift vessels, aircrafts at mga armas.

Ilang mga sasakyan naman ang bibilhin upang magamit para sa civil military operations, health services, at disaster response activities ng AFP. Gayundin, bahagi ng naturang pondo ay gagamitin para sa pagpapataas ng antas ng kakayahan ng mga sundalo sa pamamagitan ng iba’t ibang pagsasanay.

Idinagdag pa ni Abad na nais ng Pangulo na malutas ang anumang kaguluhan sa pamamagitan lamang ng isang mapayapang

pamamaraan.

Isa sa paraan upang makamtan ang kapayapaan ay ang dagliang pagtaas ng antas ng kakayahan ng ating mga sundalo na may pinakamahalagang papel na gagampanan upang makamit ang kapayapaan, dagdag pa ni Abad Samantala, siniguro naman ng kalihim na bawat pisong gagastusin ay ilalaan lamang para sa tamang kagamitan at operational support ng AFP. Kinakailangan namang magsumite ng isang komprehensibong ulat batay sa katayuan ng pagpapatupad ng naturang modernization program ang AFP. (PIA)

Cordillera

Red Cross-Kalinga magkakaroon ng sariling gusali TABUK, Kalinga-- Magpapatayo ng sariling gusali ang Red Cross - Kalinga Chapter sa lupa na ipinagkaloob ng pamahalaang panlalawigan.

Ayon kay Nichole Laed ng PRCKalinga Chapter, ang proyekto na nagkakahalaga ng P4 milyon ay uumpisahan bago matapos ang taon. Para sa inisyal na pondo ng proyekto, nagbigay ang International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ng P600,000.

Ito ay madaragdagan sa pamamagitan ng ilulunsad na mga fund raising projects ng Board of Directors (BOD) ng Kalinga chapter, sinabi ni Laed. Bukod dito, humingi rin ng tulong ang BOD mula sa mga walong bayan ng probinsiya.

Kinakailangan ang sariling gusali para sa Red Cross upang magkaroon ng mas maayos na opisina, blood station, disaster at rescue training center, at iba pang pasilidad. (PIA)

Tropa ng 27th IB hindi demoralisado – Lt. Col. Bravo KORONADAL CITY -- Siniguro ni Lt. Col. Alexis Noel Bravo, commanding officer ng 27th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army na nakabase sa Tupi, South Cotabato na hindi bumaba ang moral ng kanyang nasasakupang tropa sa kabila ng nangyaring karahasan sa

Al-Barka, Basilan na ikinasawi ng 19 na sundalo.

Nanatili rin aniya ang kanilang suporta sa anumang kautusan ni Pangulong Benigno Aquino III bilang commander-in-chief sa kabila ng lumalabas na balitang ilang opisyal ng militar ang nagbabalak na

mag-resign sa kanilang tungkulin dahil sa umano’y pagkadismaya sa desisyon ng Pangulo.

Inamin nito na patuloy nilang minomonitor ang mga balita subali’t patuloy lang umano silang tumutupad sa kanilang mga responsibilidad bilang mga sundalo.

Libreng edukasyon para sa mga naulila ng sundalong pinatay LUNGSOD NG QUEZON -Libreng edukasyon para sa mga anak ng mga pulis at sundalong namatay sa paglilingkod sa bayan ang panukalang isinusulong ni Senador Jinggoy Estrada sa Senado.

Sa panukalang Senate Bill 753, ang mga anak na menor de edad ng mga pulis at mga sundalong namatay sa serbisyo o pagtatanggol sa bayan ay dapat bigyan ng mga benepisyo katulad ng libreng tuition fee, resonableng book at transportation allowance, kagamitang pang eskwela, damit, at pagkain hanggang makatapos siya ng pag-aaral.

Sinabi ni Estrada, “Ang pagkamatay ng isang pulis o sundalo ay hindi lamang nangangahulugang nawalan tayo ng isang tagapagtanggol. Nangangahulugan din ito na may nawalang ama ng tahanan. May nawalang tagapagtaguyod ng isang pamilya.

Ang kanilang pamilya ay lalong mababaon sa kahirapan. At ang dahilan? Ipinagbuwis ng kanilang padre de pamilya ang kanyang buhay para sa bayan.”

“Nararapat lamang na bilang pagkilala sa kanilang kontribusyon sa integridad at seguridad ng bayan mabigyan ng benepisyo ang kanilang mga naiwan upang masiguro ang kapakanan ang kanilang mga naiwanan,” dagdag ni Senador Estrada.

Sa ilalim ng Senate Bill 753, mabibigyan din ng parehong benepisyo ang mga anak na hindi na menor de edad subalit hindi pa nakatapos ng kanilang edukasyon. Kasama rin dito ang mga anak ng sundalong namatay bago pa naaprobahan ang panukalang batas.

Samantala, naiangat na ang panukalang batas sa Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs and National Defense and Security. (PIA) Aniya, abala sila sa pagtupad ng kanilang tungkulin para pag-isipan pa ang demoralisasyon. Palagian din umano silang handa sa anumang magiging desisyon ng mga nakatataas na opisyal at walang balak na sumalungat sa kautusan ng ‘higher headquarters’.

Sa kasalukuyan, nakahanda lang sila sa magiging epekto ng karahasan sakaling magkakaroon ng “spill-over” sa kanilang nasasakupan.

Sa ngayon walang dapat ikabahala dahil nanatiling mapayapa ang nasasakupan ng 27th IB, ayon kay Lt. Col. Bravo. (PIA)

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Balitang Pinas Ilocos Region

Central Visayas

Modernong teknolohiya panlunas sa sakit sa bato, ipinakilala sa Ilocos LAOAG CITY -- Hindi na kailangan pang mangamba ang mga may sakit sa bato dahil may mas mabilis at mas mura nang lunas para rito.

Ipinakilala ng Black Nazarene Hospital sa Ilocos Norte ang modernong teknolohiya na kung tawagin ay Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy o ESWL. Ang modernong teknolohiyang ito ay tumutunaw sa mga bato sa pamamagitan ng isang fluoroscopic x-ray imaging system o ng isang ultrasound imaging system.

Pahihigain ang pasyente sa isang apparatus’ bed na sa likod nito ay may nakasuportang coupling

device na may lamang tubig at nakapuwesto sa tapat ng kidney stones.

Hinahanap ng mga ito sa ating katawan ang mga bato at saka tinutunaw. Pagkatapos ng panggagamot sa loob lamang ng isang oras ay kusang sasama sa ihi ng pasyente ang mga batong natunaw.

Ang panggagamot na ito ay napatunayang mas mura at mas mabilis kaysa operasyon. Wala nang anesthesia at sakit na mararamdaman bunsod ng sugat.

“Bukod sa mura na ito, mabilis pa dahil pagkatapos ng treatment, pwede na agad bumalik sa trabaho ang mga pasyente, wala ng

Western Visayas

Pamahalaan ng Australya magtatayo ng 5,000 na silid-aralan sa Pilipinas

President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd during the courtesy call at the Music Room, Malacañang Palace Friday October 21, 2011.

BUTUAN CITY -- Ang pamahalaan ng Australya ay magtatayo ng 5,000 silid-aralan sa bansa na isang malaking ambag sa sektor ng edukasyon, wika ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III. Nagkita ang Pangulo at ang Australian Foreign Minister na si Kevin Rudd sa Palasyo kahapon ng umaga. Mahalaga ang pagbisita ni Rudd sa Pilipinas sa pagpapatatag sa relasyon ng Pilipinas at Australya, sabi ng Pangulo.

Inihayag ng Pangulo habang binabanggit niya ang kanyang talumpati sa inagurasyon ng Diagnostic Center ng National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) sa Quezon City na ang pagpapatayo ng bansang Australya ng 5,000 silid-aralan ay isa sa mga gagawin nilang tulong sa Pilipinas sa susunod na taon. Idinagdag pa ng Pangulo na maraming relasyon ang bansang Pilipinas sa Australya,

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lalung-lalo na sa larangan ng diplomasya.

Sinabi ng Pangulo na pinananatili ng Pilipinas at Australya ang kanilang magandang relasyon sa kalakal at sa depensa pati na rin sa kooperasyon sa “disaster risk management” at edukasyon.

Samantala, sinabi ni Pangulong Aquino na sinunggaban na niya ang pagkakataon na humiling kay Rudd na makipagpulong siya sa Punong Ministro ng Australya na si Julia Gillard.

Si Rudd na dating Punong Ministro ng Australya ay bumisita noong Oktubre 20-21, 2011. Ito ang unang opisyal na bisita ni Rudd sa bansa mula ng nanumpa sa kanyang katungkulan noong ika-14 ng Setyembre, 2010.

Isa sa mga tampok ng ika-65 na anibersaryo ng bilateral na relasyon ng Pilipinas at Australya ay ang pagbisita ni Rudd sa bansa. (PIA)

recovery stage,” paglilinaw ni Dr. Benjie Reyes.

Ang pagkakaroon ng sakit sa bato ang naitalang pangalawa sa dahilan ng pagkamatay ng mga Pilipino sa bansa kaya nararapat lamang na agapan ito para makaiwas sa komplikasyon.

Samantala, natuwa naman si Ilocos Norte Governor Imelda “Imee” Marcos sa pagdami ng mga ospital sa probinsya kalakip nito ang pagkakaroon ng mga modernong pasilidad para sa mas modernong panggagamot.

Ang probinsya ng Ilocos Norte ay panglima pa lamang sa bansa na mayroong ESWL. (PIA)

Caraga Region

Pangulong Aquino, tututukan mga programa sa mga may kapansanan BUTUAN CITY -- Sinabi ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na itinutulak ng administrasyon ang mga programang may layuning magpapabuti sa kalidad ng pamumuhay ng mga taong may kapansanan o Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Sa mensahe ng Pangulo sa 26th Apolinario Mabini Awards na ginanap sa Heroes Hall ng Malacañang noong Lunes (Oktubre 24), binanggit ng Pangulo na bawat Pilipino, mayaman man o mahirap ay pantay-pantay ang karapatan at pagkakataon sa pagkamit ng tagumpay sa buhay.

Binanggit ng Pangulo na ang mga nanalo sa nasabing pagdiriwang ay nagsisilbing patunay na ang mga Pinoy ay makakamit ang anuman sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng kanilang angking mga talento at katangian.

Binigyang-diin ng Pangulo na anuman ang kundisyon ng buhay ng tao ay may kakayanang abutin ang kanyang minimithi sa buhay.

Ang madreng si Ma. Paula Valeriana Baerts, ICM, ang siyang nakatanggap ng pinakamataas na parangal sa nasabing pagdiriwang. Si Baerts ay isang Belgian na kasapi ng Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Sa taong 1965, ipinadala siya sa Pilipinas at nadestino sa Philippine Orthopedic Center. Habang siya ay nagseserbisyo sa ospital, nakita niya ang isang miserableng kalagayan ng isang may kapansanan na nagdulot sa kanya ng pagkasabik na mapabuti ang kanilang buhay. Si Baerts din ang nagtatag ng Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, isang “non-stock”, “non-profit”, at isang nongovernment organization (NGO) na may layuning paunlarin ang buhay ng mga may kapansanan. (PIA)

Dinaliang pagtuon sa kalig-on sa pwersa militar ug recruitment gikinahanglan sa AFP CEBU CITY -- Ang Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) angay nga mopahigayon og dinalia’ng og kompleto’ng pagtuon sa kalig-on sa tropa ug sa maabot pa nga kalig-onon niini taliwala sa dugo’ong panagsungi karon tali sa tropa sa kagamhanan ug sa Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) didto sa Basilan ug Zamboanga Sibugay dilin pa lang dugay.

Mao kini ang giluwata’ng pamahayag ni Senator Chiz Escudero.

Ang duguong engkwentro tali sa sundalo ug mga sakop sa MILF didto sa Basilan nikutlo og 19 ka kinabuhi sa habig sa mga militar ug laing 6 pa didto sa Zamboanga. Gitataw ni Escudero kinsa chairman sa Senate committee on justice and human rights nga karon na ang ensakto’ng panahon aron tun-an pagbalik sa AFP ang gidaghanon sa ila’ng mga sakop ug ang mga bakante alang sa mga bag-ong recruit nga kinahangla’ng masudlan aron paglig-on sa pwersa sa militar sa nasud.

Sumala pa niya nga samtang ato’ng gidayeg ang kabayanihon ug kaisog sa ato’ng tropa militar sa pagsungasong sa panggubatan ato usab nga nahikalimtan nga sila dehado sa gidaghanon ingon man minos usab ang kaigmat sa kapatagan diin labaw nga suweto ang kontra’ng mga rebelde.

Dugang pa niya nga angay hinuklugan kini nga pangutana kung unsa ka maayo ang ato’ng pwersa militar ug natuman pa usab niini ang tinuig nga quota sa military recruitment.

Giklaro sa senador ang ka importante ‘ning maong pagtuon aron makab-ot ang gikinahangla’ng kusog ug potensyal sa tropa ug ang mga kabag-ohan nga motakdo sa mga kasamtangang standard operating procedures sa pagpaumemto sa tropa ingon man sa recruitment.

Matud pa niya nga gikinahanglan nga masunod ang tinuig nga quota aron nga kada tuig ang pwersa militar sa nasud magkalig-on ug dili masusama sa usa ka ilaga nga mabitik lang dayon sa gidaghanon sa kontra.

“As the country’s guardians of democracy and Constitution, we need to give them enough physical, material and arsenal support to keep and improve their morale and efficiency,” matud pa ni Escudero.

Gitataw niya nga ang AFP ang anaa sa insakto’ng posisyon nga makahibalo sa kahimtang sa panggubatan ug angay nga mohan-ay gilayon og mga protocols base sa dili maka angayon nga lakang sa mga salbahis nga elemento batok sa tropa sa kagamhanan partikular na sa Mindanao. (PIA)

Bicol Region

Anumang uri ng child labor, ilegal: DOLE LUNGSOD NG SORSOGON -- Muling ipinaalala ng Department of Labor and Employment na ilegal ang anumang uri ng child labor sa bansa at ang dapat umano ay mapangalagaan ang mga karapatan at kapakanan ng mga ito.

Binigyang-diin ni DOLE Regional Assistant Director Irma Valiente na ang child labor ay malinaw na paglabag sa labindalawang karapatan ng mga bata partikular diumano ang karapatan ng mga ito sa edukasyon kung kaya’t umaasa siyang sa pamamagitan ng pagtutulungan ng mga government at non-government institution ay maibabalik ang mga bata sa paaralan.

Determinado rin umano ang DOLE at katuwang nilang institusyon at ahensya na matugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng mga bata, mga kabataan at kasapi ng komunidad upang magkaroon ng panibagong pag-asa ang bansa.

Ayon pa kay Valiente, pinaigting din nila ang relasyon ng DOLE sa mga lokal na pamahalaan upang

mas matulungan ang ahensya sa kabuuang implementasyon ng mga programa nito. Naniniwala umano silang mas alam ng mga Local Government Unit (LGU) ang pangangailangan ng kanilang mga nasasakupan.

Partikular ding binigyang-diin ni Valiente ang pagpapalakas pa ng programa sa paglaban sa child labor sa dahilang hindi dapat pagtrabahuhin ang mga bata lalo na ang mga menor de edad, at upang malinawan ang publiko, ay muli rin niyang ipinaalala ang kaukulang penalidad sakaling lumabag sa RA 9231 o ang Anti-Child Abuse Law. Maliban sa child labor, pinagsisikapan din ng ahensya ang pagbibigay solusyon sa illegal recruitment kung kaya’t mahigpit nilang pinababantayan ang mga pantalan, na siyang kinukunsiderang entry at exit point ng mga ilegal na aktibidad.

Pagtitiyak pa ni Valiente na sa ngayon ay aktibo at nasa full implementation na ang lahat ng programa ng DOLE. (PIA)

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OFW News

OFW imprisoned over ‘dirty-finger’ illustration -- Migrante MANILA—An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Saudi Arabia was sent to jail after he had allegedly drawn a dirty-finger on a piece of paper, according to Migrante International.

Eric Jocson, chairperson of the Kapatiran sa Gitnang Silangan (Brotherhood in the Middle East), the Riyadh-based local chapter of Migrante, said Willie (not his real name), 32, from Laguna, a factory worker, was sent to jail on October 14 and now detained in Azizia Po-

lice station, Exit 20 in Riyadh.

“He was allegedly caught by his supervisor with an illustration of a dirty finger on a piece of paper under it a caption that says ‘F... you Mohamad’,” Jocson added.

Jocson said upon seeing the dirty-finger sketch, Willie’s supervisor asked him ‘what is that?’, the OFW replied back ‘not for you’.

His supervisor quickly said “If not me, to whom you said that?”

Jocson added that the OFW and his supervisor had an argument

on that day as Willie is complaining on his supervisor’s decision to transfer him to another job site.

Talking to Willie’s co-worker over the phone on Monday (October 24), Migrante-Middle East regional coordinator John Leonard Monterona said they came to know that on the same day (October 14), his supervisor allegedly reported the ‘dirty finger’ illustration to a Mutawa or religious police who arrested Willie and sent him at Azizia police station in Riyadh.

“It is unfortunate that because of what he had sketched, he was sent to jail and might probably face a case over violation of customary prohibition,” Monterona added.

Monterona said his group will be consulting a local Shariah lawyer if what Willie had drawn really constitute an offense.

“It is totally wrong to equate that what he had drawn is in reference to Mohamad, the prophet, as we OFWs had high regard and respect to the Muslim prophet. Blasphemy

must be ruled out,” Monterona said.

Monterona said he believed Willie had just expressed his disgust and frustration to his supervisor that prompted him to draw a dirty finger, instead of engaging in a long and heated argument with his supervisor.

Monterona said he will be coordinating with the Philippine embassy officials in Riyadh to send a consular team to provide assistance to the jailed OFW. (OFWJC)

OFWs undergo 2-day training on financial literacy and entrepreneurship AGUSAN DEL SUR -- Twenty three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have undergone training on financial literacy to equip them with business skills, just in case they opt to start a business instead of going abroad again to find work.

According to Provincial Public Employment Service Assistance Office manager (PESO manager) Divina Lagumbay, this activity is the first of the series of activities lined up with partner agencies in order to help the OFWs who were repatriated from the countries due to peace and order problems abroad.

A number of trainings have already been held in Agusan del Norte by the Department of Trade and Industry as the Overseas

Workers Welfare Administration declared it has a reintegration fund in partnership with the Land Bank of the Philippines amounting to P2 billion. OFWs are being offered the opportunity to engage in business and forget their dreams to go and work abroad, Lagumbay said.

Lagumbay added that the trainings are also in preparation to the plan of the provincial government of Agusan del Sur to put up a resource center or a “One-stop center” that will cater to the needs of the OFWs, the youth, the families of the OFWs and the migrants.

“The center will serve as the information, research, networking and advocacy for our clients,” she said.

This include addressing the psychosocial problems of the youth.

“With parents abroad, many young people are misguided because of the absence of their parents, and that is how the center will be of help. Region-wide, there is no center that focuses on the problems of the youth...We will also put a kiosk and computers at the center so that youth can have access to the internet in looking for job that will fit their knowledge and skills,” Lagumbay said.

In this recent training, according to Lagumbay, OFW participants were taught how to plan for their retirement and investment in order to achieve their dreams.

They will be taught also family budgeting and simple bookkeeping or record keeping. (PIA)

Distressed OFWs in Oman seek repatriation MANILA—Dozens of distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Oman, all of whom are women, are still at the Philippine Embassy’s Filipino Workers Resource Center, with some of them who are in the facility for half a year, according to a Filipino migrants rights group.

Migrante-Middle East regional coordinator John Leonard Monterona said some of the distressed OFWs discretely managed to call him as they plead for their repatriation.

“Some of their (OFWs in the center) kins in the Philippines called me last week seeking assistance for their repatriation,” Monterona said in a statement.

Monterona said most of the distressed OFWs were runaways from their employers due to alleged abuses and labor malpractices.

“Most of them have been in FWRC for two to three

months, while others for over six months,” Monterona said.

Among the 30 distressed OFWs is a 19-year old female domestic helper from Maguindanao.

Monterona said she was deployed by a local agency in Manila on July 10, 2011 as a household service worker, but she only worked for 10 days in her employer in United Arab Emirates.

Monterona said he found out that the counterpart Abu Dhabi-based agency of the Manilabased recruitment agency transferred her to Al Ain to work for another employer.

“She was brought to Oman by her new employer, where she also ran away over alleged abuses and maltreatment,” Monterona added.

“Clearly, she was a victim of human smuggling. She is underage and should have not been deployed in the first place.”

Monterona, citing Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) statistics in 2010,

said that the government handled 1,648 cases of illegal recruitment but only acted and resolved some 283, or a disposition rate of 17 percent. Some 1,365 cases were pending by end of 2010.

“On 2004, only 12 persons were arrested and six recruitment agencies were closed, out of the 1,648 cases of illegal recruitment handdled by the POEA,” Monterona noted.

Illegal recruitment cases disposition recorded by the POEA which was its highest rate recorded on 2004 with 44.5 percent or 650 cases have been acted out of 1,462 illegal recruitment cases.

Monterona urges the InterAgency Committee against Trafficking headed by Vice President Jejomar Binay, also presidential adviser on OFWs concerns, to work hard in filing and pursuing cases against illegal recruiters and human traffickers. (OFWJC)

Saudi-based OFW wins in DBP raffle program MANILA -- State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) awarded recently a Mitsubishi L-300 van to the family of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who won in the Independence Day draw of its “DBP Pangkabuhayan Para sa Pinoy” raffle program.

DBP president & chief executive officer Francisco F. Del Rosario, Jr. turned over the van’s keys to Maria Teresa De Venecia of Sta. Cruz, Manila, wife of winner Alexander De Venecia, during simple ceremonies held at the DBP head-

quarters in Makati City. Mr. De Venecia worked as a safety officer in Saudi Arabia. His winning entry in the raffle program was a remittance pick-up transaction thru MLhuillier.

The raffle program is a major promotional campaign that aims to promote livelihood opportunities for OFWs and enhance public awareness of the Bank’s remittance services. It also envisions to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit among OFWs and their families in line with the Bank’s continuing efforts to support the sector. (DBP)

PH agencies help rescue abused Kuwait OFW AN ABUSED overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was repatriated with the help of the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, and the Philippine Overseas Labor office last October 5.

Aleli Anonuevo, 33, was brought home after sustaining a fractured leg after her employer allegedly kicked her causing her to fall down the stairs.

Anonuevo was a domestic

helper who sought help from the Sectoral Office for Concerns in Kuwait after the incident. On September 21, Anonuevo was turned over to the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait.

According to the City Public Information Office, Anonuevo was begging her employers to let her go home. Her employer refused and demanded that she give back the salary given to her in exchange for her freedom. (PIA)

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Edukasyon

USAPING ISLAM ANG KASAL (Annikah) Ang Allah ay nagsabi: “(At kabilang sa Kanyang mga Tanda ay ito, na nilikha Niya para sa inyo ang asawa mula sa inyo, nang mamuhay nawa kayo nang mapayapa sa kanila, at inilagay Niya ang pagmamahal at habag sa pagitan (ng mga puso) ninyo. Katotohanan, dito ay ang mga Tanda para sa mga taong nag-iisip.)”

[ARROUM:21] Ang Propeta Muhammad (PBUH) ay nagsabi: [O mga binata, yaong sa inyo ay makapagtataguyod sa mga kahilingan ng buhay may asawa ay dapat magasawa, sapagkat pumipigil ito sa pagtitig (nang mahalay) at higit na nakapangangalaga sa mga mahahalay na bagay. Subalit yaong mga walang kakayahan ay nararapat na mag-ayuno, sapagkat ito ay isang pamamaraan ng pagpigil sa makamundong pagnanasa].

(Naiulat ni Al-Bukhari at Muslim) ANG ILAN SA MGA KAHALAGAHAN NG KASAL (PAG-AASAWA) 1. Pagligtas sa lipi ng sangkatauhan, o pagpaparami ng sambayanang Muslim.

2. Pangangalaga mula sa mahahalay na bagay at pangangalunya.

3. Pagtatanggol sa babae sa pamamagitan ng lalaki, at pagtataguyod nito sa pamamagitan ng pagkukupkop at pagtutustos.

4. Pagpapahalaga sa mga lahi at dangal at pagbigkis ng pagkamag-anakan at mga mahal sa buhay.

5. Pagdadalisay sa mga ari at pagpapakasasa ng kaligayahan sa mga ipinahintulot ng Allah.

ANG KASUNDUAN SA KASAL Mas mainam na umpisahan ito sa pamamagitan ng KHUTBA (talumpati), at ang pagbigkas dito “Innalhamda lillahi nahmaduhu wa nas tainuh…” Pagkatapos ay ikakasal si ginoo.

MGA KONDISYON SA PAGKABISA NG KASAL 1. Matiyak ang bawat isa sa dalawang mag-aasawa (sa pamamagitan ng hudyat, pagtakda ng pangalan, paglalarawan, paghiwalay).

2.Pagsang-ayon ng dalawang mag-aasawa sa isa’t-isa.

3. Pagkakaroon ng WALI (tagapangalagang malapit na kamag-anak) ng babae, batay sa sinabi ng Propeta (PBUH) : « Walang kasal maliban kung sa pamamagitan ng Wali ». Isinalaysay ng limang mananalaysay.

4. Ang pagsasaksi sa kasunduan sa pamamagitan ng dalawang makatarungang saksi, batay sa Hadith na naiulat ni Jabir mula sa Sugo (PBUH) : “Walang kasal maliban kung sa pamamagitan ng Wali at dalawang saksi na makatarungan”.

IPINAGBABAWAL NA MGA KABABAIHAN SA KASAL PERMANENTENG (PALAGIANG) KABAWALAN A. PAGKAKAMAG-ANAKAN 1. Ina at Lola 2. Anak na Babae at Apong Babae 3. Kapatid 4. Pamangking babae at ang anak nito 5. Tiyahin (kapatid na babae ng ama at ina) B. DAHILAN 1. Pagsumpa sa isa’t-isa (LI’AN).

2. Nakapagsusuan: [kapantay ng pagkakamag-anakan].

3. Asawa ng Ama (o ng Lolo) [pagkatapos ng kasunduan] 4. Asawa ng Anak (o ng Apong Lalaki) [pagkatapos ng kasunduan] 5. Ina ng Asawa (biyenan) o lola.

ADP pinaiigting ang kampanya para sa mga batang mag-aaral

[pagkatapos ng kasunduan] 6. Anak na Babae ng Asawa (o apo) [pagkatapos masipingan] PANSAMANTALANG KABAWALAN 1. Dalawang magkapatid na babaing sabay na pakakasalan 2. Mahigit sa apat na asawa 3. Takdang Panahon ng Paghihintay (pagkatapos ng paghihiwalay) 4. Mangangalunya 5. Babaing tatlong ulit na hiniwalayan 6. Isang babaing nasa kalagayan ng IHRAM 7. Isang di-mananampalatayang babae 8. Isang aliping babae ANG AKLAT NG TALAQ (PAGHIHIWALAY) AL-KHUL’: Ang karapatan ng babae na ipawalangbisa ang kanyang kasal.

Ang Allah ay nagsabi: “Kung kayo ay nangangambang tunay na hindi nila (ang lalaki’t babae na mag-asawa) mapananatili ang hangganan na ipinag-utos ng Allah, walang sisisihin sa kanilang dalawa kung siya (ang asawang babae) ay magbibigay ng isang bagay bilang pantubos para sa kanyang kalayaan.” [Al-Baqarah:229] Tingnan din ang HADEETH BLG. 914 sa Bulugh Al-Maram.

Itinakda ng Allah ang buhay may-asawa na may pagmamahal at habag. Ngunit kapag umabot na sa saradong daan, kung gayon ay maaaring hilingin ng asawang babae ang KHUL’ at tubusin ang kanyang sarili mula sa kanyang asawa. Maliban kung hindi ito kinakailangan. samakatuwid, ito ay hindi kanais-nais.

AT-TALAQ (ANG PAGHIHIWALAY) Ang Allah ay nagsabi: “Ang pakikipaghiwalay ay ipinahihintulot lamang ng dalawang ulit. Kung kaya’t nararapat na panatilihin ang pagsasama ng may katarungan, o hiwalayan nang mahusay. [Al-Baqarah:229] KAHULUGAN NG AT-TALAQ: Sa palawikaang pananaw: Palayain. Magpalaya.

Sa panghukumang pananaw: Palayain ang babae mula sa buklod ng kasal.

Ang pagtuturo sa mga batang mag-aaral ay bahagi ng kampanya ng ADP.

DUBAI – Tatlumpu’t limang mga batang mag-aaral mula sa Al Amin Primary School ang natuto ng tamang pagsakay at pagbaba sa school bus, bilang bahagi ng kampanyang “Let us protect our youngsters from school accidents”, isang programa na isinasagawa ngayon ng Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) Traffic and Patrols Directorate para sa pagbibigay kaalaman sa publiko ukol sa kaligtasan sa trapiko.

Kaakibat ng ADP sa progrmang pagbibisita sa mga paaralan para sa naturang programa ang Abu Dhabi Education Council, na may

Programa sa pagpapalaganap ng propesyonalismo ilulunsad

ANG ALITUNTUNIN NG AT-TALAQ Sa pangkalahatan, ito ay kamuhi-muhi sa Allah.

Ngunit sa ilang pagkakataon, ito ang tanging kasagutan o solusyon.

KAILAN MAKIKIPAGHIWALAY Kapag ang asawang babae ay napadalisay, bago magkaroon ng pakikipagtalik sa kanya (asawang babae).

Kung hindi, ito ay HARAM. SINO ANG MAAARING MAKIPAGHIWALAY Ang tumpak na pasiya, napagtanto na ang asawang lalaki ang siyang magpapahalaga nito.

SUNNAH TALAQ laban sa BID’A TALAQ Sa Panahon Kapag ang asawang babae ay dalisay at bago ang pakikipagtalik.

Kapag ang asawang babae ay dinatnan ng buwanang dalaw (o pagdurugo sanhi ng panganganak), o kapag napadalisay pagkatapos ng isang pakikipagtalik.

Sa Bilang Hiwalayan siya ng isang beses.

Hiwalayan siya nang maraming ulit (tatlong ulit para sa malayang lalaki at dalawang ulit para sa lalaking alipin).

layong mas lumalim pa ang kaalaman ng mga bata ukol sa paksa ng trapiko. Ito ang pahayag ni First Lt. Ayshah Al Zaabi, ang Officerin-Charge ng traffic awareness ng public relations section ng ADP. Gumagamit ng mga larawan at mga dokumentaryo ang ADP, upang ipaintindi sa mga kabataan ang kahalagahan ng pagiging maingat, upang makaiwas sa mga aksidente. Natututo ang mga bata ng traffic signals, tamang pagtawid sa daan, mga peligro sa pagbibisekleta, at paglalaro ng bola sa tabing daan dahil sa programang ito ng ADP.

Ahmed Al Kaabi DUBAI – Isang programa ang planong ilunsad ng tanggapan ng Department of Finance ng RTA upang mapaigi ang abilidad sa human resources ng naturang departamento.

Sa ganitong paraan umano ay mapapantayan ng naturang departamento ang bilis ng pagdami ng mga matagumpay na programa ng RTA sa larangan ng serbisyo publiko.

“This integrated program is tailored to nurture a generation of professional & qualified accountants who have the scientific know-how, practical experience

and international recognition. This will ultimately reflect on the quality of RTA financial performance and contribute to maintaining its financial excellence as a pioneer government agency at the Dubai Emirate under the prevailing challenges & meltdown faced by organizations across the globe,” paliwanag ng Direktor ng RTA Finance na si Ahmed Al Kaabi, tungkol sa programang “Together Towards Professionalism”.

Nakapaloob sa naturang programa ang ipamamahaging mga kurso ukol sa international accounting standards, periodic financial reports, diverse accounting. May mga pagsasanay rin ukol sa iba’t ibang financial procedures, at introductory course para sa Certified Management Accountants (CMA). Ang lahat ng pagsasanay ay ibabahagi ng mga eksperto sa larangan ng accounting at finance. Bahagi rin ng naturang programa ang tanggapan ng Department of Human Resources and Development ng RTA. Ang “Together Towards Professionalism” ay sisimulan sa 2012.

– HAM

12 China sees fuel shortages, warns against hoarding SHANGHAI — China’s chronic fuel shortages are worsening with the onset of winter, as output lags behind surging demand following price cuts that are worsening refiners’ losses.

The shortfalls are worst in eastern and central China, where some filling stations have run out of diesel fuel and authorities are warning against hoarding. A surge in demand due to the end-of-year rush of construction projects and factory deliveries, the autumn harvest and transport of coal suppliers for winter heating has been worsened by hoarding following a recent cut in the government’s wholesale price for fuel products, analysts and government reports said Thursday.

“Some companies expect supplies to be tight and they are storing the oil to boost profits because they know demand will be stronger in this season,” said Lin Boqiang, an energy professor at Xiamen University.

In a notice on its website Thursday, the government in Hunan province called on local authorities to prevent illegal sales and hoarding of fuel to ensure “orderly supplies.”

“Short supplies persist and the number of filling stations that have suspended sales has increased,” the notice said. The last three months of the year account for nearly a third of annual fuel demand, according to the Hunan government. (AP)

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16,000 people flee southern Phil. homes due to clashes MANILA, Philippines — More than 16,000 people have fled from four southern Philippine towns where government troops have been battling Muslim guerrillas and outlaws in clashes that are endangering alreadyshaky peace talks and a years-long truce.

Attempts by Philippine authorities to arrest several current and former commanders of the 11,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front and allied gunmen accused of kidnappings for ransom and other crimes sparked separate deadly clashes last week in Zamboanga Sibugay province and on Basilan island.

The Moro group has been waging a bloody fight for self-rule in southern Mindanao region, homeland of minority Muslims in the predominantly Roman Catholic Philippines. A ceasefire has held since 2008.

President Benigno Aquino III said Monday his administration would continue talks with the insurgents but seek the arrest of criminals, including those from the rebel group.

The 120,000-strong military suffered one of its biggest losses in years in Basilan last week when troops tried to capture a fugitive rebel commander and other outlaws, igniting daylong fighting that killed 19 soldiers.

Fearing more clashes, nearly 6,000 villagers have fled from Al-Barka and outlying towns in Basilan, a predominantly Muslim province about 550

In this photo released by Malacanang Palace, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III addresses the media during a news conference Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 at the Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines. Aquino announced the Philippine military has launched air strikes against suspected outlaws in a southern town, but the country’s largest Muslim rebel group said its followers are being affected by the bombings. (AP Photo)

miles (880 kilometers) south of Manila, Office of Civil Defense Administrator Benito Ramos said.

In Zamboanga Sibugay, also in the south, about 10,800 villagers have fled to safety from three towns, including in coastal Payao, where air force OV-10 bomber planes, naval gunboats and about 700 army troops and police have been trying to flush out more than 120 former Muslim rebels and bandits encamped in a hilly forest, officials said.

Zamboanga Sibugay police chief Ruben Cariaga said military aircraft staged bombing runs for a second day Tuesday (October 25) in Payao.

Troops assaulted the bandits after OV10 planes dropped bombs on their lair Monday but were met by heavy machine-gun fire that killed two soldiers, he said.

Cariaga said Tuesday that the gunmen, who include members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, had been surrounded.

The gunmen, accused of kidnappings for ransom, extortion and other crimes, may be holding at least one kidnap victim, officials said.

Moro Islamic Liberation Front spokesman Von Al Haq has urged the military to stop the Payao offensive, saying Muslim rebels from his group were among those surrounded by troops but the criminals being sought by authorities were not their members

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Poor clerk first to win million on India game show you come so far in this show,” NEW DELHI — A poor govBachchan said. ernment clerk from a desolate “We’re happy of course region of eastern India has bebut mostly we’re just really come the first person ever to win stunned,” Kumar told The Asso$1 million on an Indian game ciated Press. show.

Before Kumar went on the Sushil Kumar’s staggering win program, which was taped Tueson the popular Indian version of day and will air next week, he “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” earned $120 a month as a govhas transformed him into a role ernment office worker and supmodel for millions of aspiring plemented his income by workyouth yearning to escape from ing as a private tutor in the small lives of poverty and find a role town of Motihari in the eastern in India’s burgeoning economy. state of Bihar.

His win echoes the plot of Kumar, the 26-year-old son of the 2008 Oscar-winning film In this Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, photograph, Sushil Kumar, left, with Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, shows $1 “Slumdog Millionaire,” whose million check after winning on an Indian game show, in a farm laborer, told viewers his impoverished protagonist won Mumbai, India. Kumar, a government clerk from a deso- family was so poor they couldn’t late region of eastern India, has become the first person afford a television set, forcing the grand prize on the show.

Kumar and his wife of four ever to win $1 million on the popular Indian version of him to go to a neighbor’s home “Who wants to be a Millionaire.” (AP Photo) to watch the quiz show. Watchmonths wept when Indian movie ing him tick off correct answer legend Amitabh Bachchan, the after correct answer, his neighbors show’s host, handed them a check all the right answers. for 50 million rupees (just over $1 “You have created history. Your persuaded him to try out for the million) after the contestant gave grit and determination has made show, he said.

The trip to the Mumbai studio to reveal the final question before where the show is taped was his it is aired next week, saying only first ride in a plane and his first that it dealt with history.

Kumar has clear, if modest, plans visit to a big city, he said.

Before arriving on the set, Kumar for the money.

He said he will use some to pay was confident of winning $50,000 or $100,000, but the jackpot for a preparatory course so he can take India’s tough civil service seemed like a distant dream.

Just before the 13th question, he exam, which could lead to a seconsidered walking away with the cure and prestigious lifetime job.

He said he will also buy a new $200,000 he had in hand but decided to take advantage of the op- home for his wife, pay off his parents’ debts and give his four brothtion to peek at the final question.

“When I looked at the question, ers startup cash so they can set up I didn’t think I knew the answer small businesses.

And he plans to build a library in but I kept staring at it for a long time and suddenly I knew that two Motihari so the children of his vilof the four options were definitely lage will have access to the books and knowledge he so desperately not correct,” Kumar said.

Kumar still had one of four life- craved, he said.

The show first started in 2000 lines granted on the show — the convenient double dip option that with a jackpot of $200,000, allows a contestant to offer two which was won twice. The prize money was hiked to $1 million possible answers to a question.

IF YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT YOURSELF, DO IT FOR THE CHILDREN. The show’s organizers declined last year. (AP)

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World Briefs In Pakistan, Clinton seeks strong anti-terror push

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Obama administration was delivering a blunt warning Thursday that the United States will do what it must to go after militants in Pakistan and Afghanistan, whether Pakistan helps or not.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton led an unusually large U.S. delegation for two days of talks with civilian and military leaders who have resisted previous U.S. demands to take a harder tack against militants who attack American soldiers and interests in Afghanistan.

Flooding fears loom large for Bangkok residents

BANGKOK — The threat has loomed large over this giant metropolis for weeks: Floodwaters could rapidly swamp glitzy downtown Bangkok, ruining treasured ancient palaces and chic boutiques on skyscraper-lined avenues in the heart of the Thai economy. The floods haven’t come, but the sense of imminent doom is growing by the day, seeping in through worried conversations, school closings and emptied store shelves. One measure of the fear: the protective walls of sandbags scattered across the city’s canals, homes and shop-fronts are expanding in number and height daily.

Autumn harvest watched warily in food-poor NKorea

WONSAN, North Korea — Scythe in hand, a woman slices through a bright green field of rice. Oxen plod down country roads pulling carts piled high with harvested stalks of grain. This autumn, as farmers fan out into fields of corn, wheat, rice and cabbage, such evocative pastoral scenes — the stuff of centuries-old Dutch landscape paintings — also are a reminder of the challenges North Korea faces in feeding its people.

Pakistan on alert after leak in nuke power plant

KARACHI, Pakistan — An official at a nuclear power plant in Pakistan says it declared a seven-hour emergency after heavy water leaked out of a reactor during maintenance work. Tariq Rasheed says Tuesday night’s leak did not cause any damage or radiation. He said on Thursday that the plant located in the southern city of Karachi was safe and that the emergency was declared as standard procedure.

Renowned SKorean climber missing on Nepal trek

KATMANDU, Nepal — Officials in Nepal say a renowned South Korean climber and two of his partners have disappeared while trying to summit Mount Annapurna. Dipendra Poudel of Nepal’s mountaineering department said rescuers have not been able to find any trace of the three climbers missing since Tuesday.

Park Young-seok has climbed the worlds 14 tallest mountains and reached both the north and south poles. He first climbed Annapurna in 1996.

Australians cheer Queen Elizabeth during boat trip

CANBERRA, Australia — Thousands of people cheered and waved from the banks of the Australian capital’s central lake as Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, took a motor boat to a flower show Thursday in their first public appearance of a 10-day tour of Australia. The 85-yearold queen wore a lilac hat and coat and her 90-year-old husband a hat to protect against the late morning spring sunshine as they waved to wellwishers from the open boat beneath an almost cloudless sky. The couple, who arrived Wednesday, appeared fresh despite the 11-hour time difference from their London home.

UN: NKorea holds up to 200,000 political prisoners

SEOUL, South Korea — A United Nations envoy says North Korea is estimated to hold up to 200,000 people in political prisons, a sharp increase from a decade ago. Special U.N. rapporteur on North Korean human rights Marzuki Darusman gave the estimate in his report to the U.N. General Assembly. He cited a comparison of satellite images published by human rights groups. (AP)

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and not in the area under fire.

The Payao offensive has displaced many of his group’s civilian followers and was endangering the cease-fire, Al Haq said.

He expressed optimism the peace talks would survive the latest test.

“We’ve consistently said that the most civilized way to end the rebellion is through negotiations and not by the law of the gun,” Al Haq told The Associated Press by telephone.

Japanese Ambassador Toshinao Urabe, whose country has been backing the peace talks for years, said he hoped the cease-

Killer Asia floods swallow children who can’t swim BANGKOK, Thailand — It took only a second for the murky floodwaters swamping parts of Asia to swallow Nguyen Phuoc Hien’s baby. His 3-year-old daughter had been playing happily while her aunt studied, but somehow, the girl slipped quietly outside the family home deep in Vietnam’s southern Mekong Delta.

When Hien’s wife returned to the shack from feeding the pigs and realized her youngest child was missing, “she was in a panic looking around,” he recalled. “Our neighbors helped us look for her.

Her body was found an hour later in the canal near the house.”

Children make up around a quarter of the nearly 800 deaths reported since July across Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines, according to the United Nations. The region has been ravaged by some of the worst flooding in decades, but drownings are a huge unreported epidemic in Asia. Every year, an estimated 240,000 children up to 17 years old die — mostly because the majority of kids simply never learn to swim.

That annual number is roughly equal to the total deaths from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but day-to-day water deaths rarely get attention.

“Those (in the tsunami) were counted because they drowned in a space of six to eight hours in the region, and everyone was just stunned because the number was enormous,” said Michael Linnan, technical director of the U.S.based Alliance for Safe Children in Bangkok, who has studied child drowning. “But the reality is that in that the 364 days before that, an equal number of mothers and children had drowned as well. But they drown one at a time and not in a disaster setting, so they weren’t counted.”

During excessive flooding, it’s easy for children to accidentally get in over their heads while playing or wading in filthy water where it’s impossible to see what dangers lurk beneath each step. Some fall into fast-moving canals or streams in their yards or villages, while othfire would be respected and that both sides would continue efforts to foster peace talks.

“The recent firefights are a source of serious concern for me because it is jeopardizing the peace process,” Urabe said. (AP)

In this Oct. 21, 2011 file photo, a Thai child carries a gas tank through floods in Rangsit district on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. Children make up around a quarter of the nearly 800 deaths the United Nations has tallied since July across Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines, which have been ravaged by some of the worst flooding in decades. Drownings are a huge unreported epidemic in Southeast Asia, killing an estimated 240,000 children up to 17 years old each year mostly because the majority of kids in the region simply never learn to swim. (AP Photo)

ers lose their footing on porches or windows, falling into waters surrounding their houses — sometimes at night. Often their disappearance goes unnoticed because parents are busy trying to salvage livestock, crops or meager belongings vital to the family’s survival.

“You have very little dry land and you have massive population movements,” Linnan said. “It doesn’t take very long for a child to slip away from an already harried mother or older sibling who are trying to schlep all the belongings.

It takes only two or three minutes for a child to drown.”

Monster seasonal monsoon rains have overwhelmed swollen rivers, dams and canals in the region, and back-to-back typhoons and tropical storms have hammered the Philippines, China and Vietnam.

Some 4 million acres of Thailand have been inundated in the country’s worst flooding in a half century, and the waters are creeping deeper into Bangkok, an anxious capital city of 9 million barricaded behind walls of sandbags.(AP)

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Fresh funds to boost Dubai growth Shaikh Mohammed approves tourism, residential and commercial development projects worth AED2 billion

By Abdul Haque Chowdhury Dubai has injected fresh funds to revive the battered real estate sector of the emirate and restore investor confidence. The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the government’s main investment arm, has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management to create another $1 billion investment fund to develop the property sector of the emirate.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a number of tourism, residential and commercial development projects worth more than AED2 billion.

The project will be carried out by the Dubai Real Estate Corporation under the umbrella of Wasl Group. This was disclosed during Shaikh Mohammed’s visit to the headquarters of Wasl Group in Dubai. He was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Board Chairman of the Dubai Real Estate Corporation.

Shaikh Mohammed, Shaikh Hamdan, Shaikh Maktoum, a num-

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum viewing the designs of engineering projects at the headquarters of Wasl group in Dubai on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the visit. (WAM)

ber of officials and board members of the corporation viewed a demonstration about the assets of the Dubai Real Estate Corporation and the projects being executed by it to modernise the real estate sector in the emirate.

After the demonstration presented by Hisham Abdullah Al Qasimi, CEO of Wasl Group for Assets Management, Shaikh Mohammed viewed the designs of engineering projects, and was briefed about the execution of those projects.

Shaikh Mohammed was also briefed about the rehabilitation of a heritage project near Al Maktoum Hospital, which reflects the heritage and cultural environment of the UAE people.

The project comprises a specialised museum of the health sector that relates the story of Al Maktoum Hospital, the first hospital in the UAE that started in 1951. The project includes a hotel, a residential tower and commercial and residential buildings. It also includes

a souq, restaurants to serve local food, as well as other amenities.

Wasl will also develop the Jumeirah Beach Club project, which is expected to become an international icon among beach clubs with its state-of-the-art facilities and a comprehensive unique design that houses a luxurious hotel, spa and private beach villas. Other projects include expansion of the Le Meridien Airport Hotel and the development of Al Muraqqabat area.

Shaikh Mohammed lauded the efforts of the corporation headed

by Shaikh Maktoum.

Meanwhile, the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management to form a $1 billion investment fund to develop the real estate sector of Dubai.

The ICD and Brookfield will each deploy $100 million in the joint fund, UAE state news agency WAM said on Wednesday.

“We see this agreement as another big step in our next phase of growth. It once more affirms Dubai’s attractiveness as a premier investment destination in this region,” Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Fiscal Committee and Board Member of the ICDE said.

V. Shankar, Standard Chartered’s global chief executive for non-US operations, said: “The move is clearly a step in the right direction and it will restore investor confidence in the emirate’s real estate market. The $1 billion fund is not a small size and I think Dubai can build on the success of that.”

The fund, with a maximum cap size of $1 billion, will target a wide class of assets in both freehold and non-freehold areas. It will also seek additional funds from a select group of local, regional and international investors.

Asia to remain ‘a bright spot’ in world economy BSP governor says fundamental strength of the region include improvement in intra-regional trade and investments MANILA -- The Asian region will continue to enjoy the confidence of investors especially now that some uncertainties on major economies have taken a backseat.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said outlook on emerging market economies (EMEs) in the region “continues to be relatively upbeat albeit at a slightly moderate pace.”

“Assuming that global financial volatility does not escalate sharply, Asia is expected to remain a bright spot in the world economy,” he said.

A summit in Europe today is widely expected to bring the necessary solution to address the debt crisis in that region amidst the disagreements among major players like Germany and France on what

Governor Amando Tetangco Jr

solution to implement.

Tetangco said Philippine monetary officials are also hopeful “that indeed we would be seeing the beginning of the end of the European crisis.”

He said the expectations on possible solution to the Euro debt crisis has extended positively on US’ growth prospect.

He explained that “a double dip

recession is not in our own baseline scenario, but a significant part of the risk to the US is currently tied to risk of collateral damage from Europe.”

He, on the other hand, pointed out that these positive expectations further solidify Asia’s position on world economy.

He said fundamental strength of the region include improvement in intra-regional trade and investments.

“This should provide a counterweight to support Asian exports, in the face of a prolonged slowdown in the US and EU that could dampen external demand,” he said.

The central bank chief also cited that economies with large domestic consumer base like the

Philippines will “likewise prove to be resilient.”

Another strength of Asia is its having policy space and room for deficit spending, both of which are great boosters of growth.

Tetangco said the current challenge for the region is “how to step up to their role as key drivers of global growth” since “the rise in the economic weight of the Asian economies implies that their stake in the economic performance of other countries must also be increasing.”

“In view of this, Asian EMEs should not only ensure the further strengthening of the regional economy but should also actively contribute to policy dialogues toward forging a balanced and sustainable global growth,” he added. (PNA)

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News in Brief Abu Dhabi to ban trucks during fog

The traffic department at Abu Dhabi Police is set to announce new regulations to restrict trucks and industrial vehicles in Abu Dhabi roads during times of heavy fog and low visibility, Wam has reported.

The plan involves intensifying traffic patrols in the city and highway roads during fog to enforce the ban on trucks, as well as promoting safe driving among motorists. The move follows a series of accidents that took place recently due to fog in which seven people were killed and two sustained serious injuries.

Dubai Metro Green Line to be extended

DHL, in association with Emaar Properties, creates striking display at The Dubai Fountain to illustrate its unrivaled speed and efficiency.

DHL rolls out its biggest ad campaign worldwide “International Specialist” ad drive covers 42 major global markets DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, is marking its most ambitious advertising campaign to date at The Dubai Fountain in association with Emaar Properties. The display is set to highlight DHL’s new advertising campaign, which reinforces its position as the international specialists and market leaders of express services in the Middle East Premiering at the iconic site in Downtown Dubai on 20th October, the display, complete with an eye-catching light show, has been choreographed in dramatic style to a specially reworked version of the Motown classic “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” which is also the anthemic soundtrack to DHL’s new campaign on air now across the region.

“This is a really exciting time for us, and we are absolutely thrilled to be working in association with Emaar Properties to help spread DHL’s compelling message of offering unrivaled speed, efficiency and strong customer service,” said Frank-Uwe Ungerer, Country Manager for DHL Express UAE. “This is the first time DHL has ever done anything on this scale in the region, and it really does make for a spectacular sight, made all the more special as people in Dubai can sing along to the iconic music - I’d urge everyone in Dubai to get down to The Dubai Fountain and enjoy the performance while they can.”

Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of Emaar Properties, said: “Described as ‘The Centre of Now,’ Downtown Dubai’s iconic attractions including The Dubai Fountain inspire businesses and individuals to push their creativity and bring innovative experiences. The choice of DHL to build their international advertising campaign with The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain, as a backdrop is a testament to the wide appeal of this must-visit tourist attraction.”

New global ad campaign The high-profile initiative is part of DHL’s most ambitious global advertising campaign, which is currently appearing across 42 key markets worldwide, demonstrating DHL’s international capabilities to meet the express shipping needs of all industries, and highlighting its global expertise and enhanced customer service. The campaign has been making headlines across the world, recently winning a highly coveted International Stevie Award at the International Business AwardsSM held at The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

In addition to the display at The Dubai Fountain, in association with Emaar Properties, the International Specialist advertising campaign will also be highly visible across the UAE and the wider region following high-level roll out of the campaign

Elliott Santon, Marketing Manager at DHL Express in the UAE, added: “We’re delighted to have won the prestigious Stevie® Award for our new DHL International Specialist campaign. The performance at The Dubai Fountain in association with Emaar is particularly exciting for us and adds a unique flavor to the overall campaign, which is running on TV, radio and print media across the UAE until midDecember - all reinforcing the message that DHL are the International Specialists in Express shipping.”

The DHL display at The Dubai Fountain will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening for a month.

Significant investment program The company is expanding its worldwide capabilities and improving customer service through a significant investment program into infrastructure, employees and the brand.

DHL has been a pioneer in the Middle East logistics industry over the last 30 years through its innovation, service excellence and commitment to providing customers with superior logistics solutions.

It currently has eight service centers, 30 service points, one hub and gateway, over 800 employees and 200 vehicles, while its dedicated airside facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi further enhance DHL’s extensive network and unique connectivity strength.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to extend Dubai Metro’s Green Line, which was launched last month, to the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) soon, a Dubai-based newspaper has reported.

The line, which currently runs between Al Qusais and Al Jaddaf, is expected to pass through Al Warqa, Ras Al Khor, Silicon Oasis and end at the DIAC, where around 30,000 students would benefit from the metro, said Eisa Al Dossari, CEO of the RTA’s Public Transport Agency.

Thai floods may cause hard drive shortages

Apple CEO Tim Cook has warned of a global shortage in hard disk drive supplies in the coming months due to the floods in Thailand, Cnet has reported.

“There are several factories that are currently not operable, and the recovery timeline for these factories is not known at this point. I’m virtually certain there will be an overall industry shortage of disk drives as a result of the disaster,” he said.

Hitachi, Toshiba, and Western Digital have HDD plants in Thailand that have curtailed production because of the supply shortage.

RTA unveils dedicated rental taxi service

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a dedicated taxi service aimed at customers who run on a fixed route daily, Emirates 24-7 has reported. The service is available through subscription on weekly, monthly or yearly bases.

“We have dedicated 60 taxis for the service and more would be added depending on the demand. We are starting this service for the safety and convenience of our loyal passengers, who have to book taxis daily for their trips,” said Abdul Mohsin Ibrahim CEO of RTA’s strategic and corporate governance department.

Study says mobile phones don’t cause cancer

Researchers at Denmark’s Institute of Cancer Epidemiology have said mobile phones do not increase the risk of cancer, Reuters has reported.

Scientists looked at more than 350,000 people aged at least 30 who subscribed to mobile phone contracts and compared their rates of brain tumours with non-subscribers between 1990 and 2007.

The results, released on the British Medical Journal’s website, chime with a series of other studies that have reached similar conclusions.

Kuwait producing 2.9M bpd

Kuwait’s Oil Minister Mohammad Al Busairi has said the Gulf country is producing 2.9 million barrels of oil per day and described current oil prices as “reasonable for the consumer and for production levels,” Reuters has reported.

Additional oil pumped into the market by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait had helped lower prices from levels in June, after they were pushed up by fighting in OPEC producer Libya, he said.

Hyundai launches new sedan in UAE

Juma Al Majid, the exclusive distributor of Hyundai Motors in the UAE, has unveiled the new Azera in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The premium large Azera has a wide panorama sunroof, Nappa leather seats, front seat cooler and ventilated seats, suede interior, smart key and an electronic parking brake.

It is equipped with a six-cylinder, 3.0-liter engine built on an all-aluminium body, which minimises weight and utilises a roller chain drive system that significantly reduces engine noise levels.

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Parzel seeks UAE market share

Logistics company offers free parcel delivery: New Parzel concept is the first of its kind delivery model in the Middle East

By Abdul Haque Chowdhury Parzel Express and Logistics is rolling out its automated parcel collection and delivery service in the United Arab Emirates with the offer of an attractive two-month free parcel delivery for customers, the company said.

The free offer, starting from October 31 to December 31, comes during the special launch ceremony in Dubai on Tuesday as the company has marked the transition from a pilot testing phase of its service to a new strategic expansion phase.

The new and innovative Parzel

concept is the first of its kind delivery model in the Middle East.

Known as “Parzel Delivery Points,” it provides an automated service that allows customers to deliver or collect parcels at an easy to access location of their choice.

Automated booths are available for self-service parcel collection 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Parzel delivers services via touch screen kiosks with separate, secure compartments for each delivery.

Compartments are allocated per transaction based on specific size and weight requirements.

Obaid Al Qahash, CEO of Parzel, told Kabayan Weekly that the offer of complimentary parcel services

Known as “Parzel Delivery Points,” it provides an automated service that allows customers to deliver or collect parcels at an easy to access location of their choice

Parzel delivers services via touch screen kiosks with separate, secure compartments for each delivery.

Obaid Al Qahash, CEO of Parzel, says that the offer of complimentary parcel services will help solidify his company’s presence in the UAE market.

to pay AED 12 for documents and AED 18 for non-documents, said Seraj Merchant, Operations Director of Parzel.

In Dubai, Parzel has parcel terminals in four locations - the DIFC, Times Square Centre, Dubai Marina Walk and Dubai Marina Mall.

Automated parcel terminals are provided by Parzel’s Austrian partner KEBA, a leading provider of innovative automation solutions for the industrial, banking and service sectors.

Mohamed Bintaliah, Board Member of Parzel, said: “We provide the logistics industry with greater levels of efficiency, better

technology and less complexity.

The Parzel solution gives logistics companies a real alternative that can only improve their relationships with their customers.”

In the coming months, Parzel would be pressing ahead with the expansion of its operation with a wide range of domestic and international services to suit both personal and business needs.

Parzel operates as full-fledged logistics company offering both first and last mile delivery and automated solutions for documents and parcels, attestations, baggage, air and sea freight, import and export, warehousing and storage.

would help solidify his company’s presence in the UAE market.

“We are committed to extending our reach to all target audiences, both private and corporate, while improving our relationship with customers by giving them the opportunity to try the concept and experience its convenience, efficiency and ease of use,” he explained.

Qahash said the new automated delivery system, which has been successfully implemented in Germany, was expected to be an instant hit in the UAE, where the machine is making its regional debut.

The fee structure for delivery is flat for the UAE. Customers have

Utico wins top energy certification Quality Austria, one of Europe’s largest certification bodies, has announced that Utico Middle East, UAE’s first private full service utilities provider, has become the first company in the Mena region to achieve the ISO 50001 energy management certification.

The award is in recognition of Utico’s environment protection policies and energy management systems and joins a slew of certifications achieved by the company in recent times, a statement from the company said.

A high-level delegation from Quality Austria visited the UAE to honour UTICO, a privately held Ghantoot Group company based in Ras Al Khaimah.

At a ceremony held in Dubai on October 26, Quality Austria also awarded Utico other distinctions including ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001, making it the first water company in the world to simultane-

ously hold such prestigious certifications. The company also provides power and waste management services across the region, the statement said.

“Our latest recognition is further acknowledgement of our customer-oriented policies with a strong emphasis on environment protection,” said Richard Menezes, managing director of Utico Middle East.

“Achieving this standard is a milestone for the UAE since it involves meeting the stringent conditions in environmental and energy practices in our operations.”

“By being the first in the Mena region to achieve this unique distinction, the company has further elevated UAE’s profile as a country committed to safeguarding the environment and demonstrating its determination to introduce policies in all aspects of our operations,” said Rashid Mehran AlBalooshi, chairman, Utico.

The ISO50001 is a new standard launched in 2011 that has identified energy management as one of the top five areas in business operation.

The standard provides organisations and companies with a recognised framework for integrating energy efficiency into their management practices.

Although originally intended for industry, the standard applies to any type of organisation wishing to effectively manage its energy uses and efficiency. The company was selected for the distinction after a stringent six-month audit and review of its operations and services by Quality Austria, the statement said.

The new recognition also brings into sharp focus the increasing maturity of companies based in Ras Al Khaimah to be able to deliver services and facilities that are on par with international standards.

Guided by the progressive policies of Supreme Council Member

Jack Mollisson of Quality Austria presents the certification to UTICO CEO Ravi Bondada and Managing Director Richard Menezes.

and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the emirate has shot into international limelight due to the presence of market leaders such as RAK Ceramics, Julphar Pharmaceuticals, ARC International (makers of Pyrex Glass and Luminarc) and Masafi water which operate from Ras Al Khaimah.

Established in 1992, Utico has played a key role in developing the

region’s utilities with specialisation in water, waste, steam, power and related services for clientele requiring reliable and low-cost utilities.

The company also offers full consultancy from concept to design and implementation, conducting feasibility studies, aiding in policy formulation for regulatory authorities and large industrial parks, conservation and efficiency building, investment and development.

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Nintendo’s losses grow, slashes forecast TOKYO — Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. said Thursday its net loss grew to 70.3 billion yen ($925 million) for the six months through September, battered by the strong yen and weak software sales.

The maker of the Wii game console and DS handheld slashed its forecast for the full year through next March to a 20 billion yen ($263 million) net loss, it said in a statement. In July, it had predicted an annual net profit of 20 billion yen.

Nintendo, which scored success by courting casual gamers, is now battling increased competition from Apple Inc.’s iPhone and other devices that offer simple games.

Competition in portable gaming is also heating up with the anticipated arrival of rival Sony Corp.’s latest portable offering, PlayStation Vita. Vita goes on sale in Japan on Dec. 17, and early next year in the U.S. and Europe.

The strong yen has also dealt a heavy blow to the company, which receives nearly 80 percent of its sales overseas. Nintendo said exchange rate losses totaled 52.4 billion yen ($689 million).

Overall sales during the halfyear tumbled 41 percent to 215.7 billion yen. And the half-year loss was twice as big a loss as the company had projected in July. During the same period last year, it had a

net loss of 2 billion yen.

Nintendo’s 3DS handheld, which offers 3D gaming without special glasses, has been a relative disappointment since it went on sale in February in Japan and in March overseas.

The company is fighting to win back customers ahead of the critical year-end shopping season, cutting the price of the 3DS, and is coming out with more games, including 3D versions of its trademark Super Mario games.

The price reduction has lifted 3DS sales, the company said Thursday. For the six months, it sold 3.07 million units of the 3DS, and 8.13 million units of software.

One title, “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D,” sold more than a million units, but the company acknowledged that the 3DS “has yet to have many hit titles.”

Sales of its regular DS handheld for the half-year fell to 2.58 million units from 6.69 million the same period a year ago. Sales of Nintendo DS software declined to 28.99 million units during the sixmonth period from 54.84 million last year.

As for its Wii game console, sales for the period fell to 3.35 million units from 4.97 million units last year, while software sales declined to 36.45 million units from 65.21 million a year earlier. (AP)

This Sept. 2, 2011 file photo, shows a shopper reading a product label at Costco Wholesale in Mountain View, Calif. Consumers’ confidence in the economy remained weak in September after dropping to a post-recession low during the month before as Americans continue to worry about high unemployment and low wages.(AP Photo)

In this Oct. 21, 2009 file photo, Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn poses with the automaker’s “Leaf” zero-emission electric vehicle at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, near Tokyo, Japan. Nissan said Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 it is aiming to be the world’s No. 1 in green cars, targeting cumulative sales of 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles with alliance partner Renault SA of France. (AP Photo)

Nissan aims to be world No. 1 in green vehicles

TOKYO — Nissan Motor Co. is aiming to be the world’s No. 1 in green cars, targeting cumulative sales of 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles by 2017 with alliance partner Renault SA of France.

The Japanese maker of the Leaf electric car announced Monday its six-year strategy, planning a plugin hybrid by the fiscal year ending March 2017 and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent per vehicle compared with 2005 levels.

Nissan, based in Yokohama, also aims to improve fuel efficiency of its vehicles by 35 percent compared with 2005.

Nissan President and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said being ecological can deliver a competitive edge by allowing the auto-

maker to stand out as good corporate citizen.

“More consumers are demanding products in line with their values, including cars and trucks with a lower carbon footprint,” he told reporters at company headquarters. “At the same time, we are using technology to make our factories greener and more efficient.”

Ghosn said Nissan was working on a fuel cell, another kind of zero-emissions vehicle, as well as other types of environmental technology such as clean diesels.

He said growth was coming from emerging markets, and Brazil, India and Russia are expected to overtake Japan in auto demand.

The Japanese auto market, which has been stagnant for years, now trails China, the world’s largest.

Japanese automakers suffered a major setback from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that disrupted suppliers and stalled production for months. Nissan has sprung back relatively well, partly on the back of the boost from emerging markets.

Electric cars remain a niche market so far. Nissan has sold about 16,600 Leaf cars around the world since they went on sale in December 2010.

But competition in electric vehicles is likely to intensify as others, such as Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp., enter the sector.

Toyota already offers plug-in hybrid cars, which run partly as EVs but switch to become regular hybrids with gas engines when they run out of the electric charge. (AP)

China mulls microblog limits before party meeting BEIJING — China’s Communist Party is preparing for its biggest policy meeting of the year by ratcheting up pressure on social media sites that have fast become forums for information and public expression beyond government control.

The latest warning shots at social

media were fired by Wang Chen, a senior propaganda official, who told a meeting of government and Internet company officials this week that Twitter-like microblog services need tighter regulation. Wang reiterated a warning that punishment will be meted out to people who post rumors or falsehoods.

“Microblog sites should strengthen the management of information dissemination, and not provide channels for the spread of rumors,” Wang said according to a transcript of his speech posted on Sina.com. “Those who fabricate facts and concoct lies online, resulting in serious consequences,

should be severely punished according to the law.”

Wang’s remarks, widely reported in state media Friday, come ahead of Saturday’s opening of the annual meeting of the party’s Central Committee and fit with this year’s stated agenda: reforming the cultural system.

Behind the scenes, the 200-plus members of the party elite drawn from the government, the provinces and the military will try to dampen infighting over who will lead China when President Hu Jintao and many in his collective leadership must retire a year from now. (AP)

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Making the most of your appraisal

By Kabayan Jessie Quintilla

Photo by Ivan Prole

I

t is that time of the year again where year-end performance appraisal starts to kick in.

You have probably already received an email from your Human Resources (HR) Department informing you that the appraisal process will start next month.

Like so many others before you, you probably tend to ignore it and only start the process a day before the deadline. Then you’re in a hurry to fill up the form, you dread it to the extent of copying from colleagues just the formality done.

This is not the right way. It is also not a good idea to see your appraisal as a mere system to get over with or a dreadful process to go through. If you do not seriously consider managing your own appraisal, then don’t complain when at the end of the year you do not get the promotion that you have been waiting for or the salary raise that you have been asking.

As an employee and an HR professional, I have been through this process hundreds of times now and at both sides of the court.

Most employees consider appraisal as judgment day instead of an opportunity where they can talk about their contribution in the firm and what are the areas they can work on for their future development.

So how are you going to make the most of your appraisal? Here are few tips benefit from the process and do better in your next appraisal : Start your self-assessment now This is the time to start looking back at what you have done for your employer. This is not the time to be modest. You should create the setting for a promotion by keeping your line manager informed of your good performance and your plans to move up.

Showcase your abilities and skills; let them feel that you are now ready for a bigger role.

Record your achievements My former manager always told me to record what I have been doing specially the significant ones. I used to feel weird about it until I realized that memories are short and if I don’t write it somewhere it will be forgotten until the appraisal comes.

It would be good to keep record of emails like a thank you note from one of your stakeholders, maybe a time when you helped your colleague on her spreadsheet and meet her deadline, or those times that you had successfully stepped up on issues that needed decision making when your boss was not around.

Write it in a way that shows your maturity and growth.

Review your role It is good to look at your job description and assess the competencies required to do the job. If you

don’t have one, ask for it or create your own. Understanding your role specification can help you identify what is expected of you, what are the competencies required that you already have, and what you still need to develop. If you know what is expected of you, you know what your targets are and how to manage your boss’s expectations. If you don’t know what is expected of you, how can you assess if you are doing well or not?

Setup a regular catch up with your manager It is never wrong to ask for feedback. Remember, appraisal does not only happen once a year, you are being appraised every day. Understanding your strength and weaknesses can leverage you to position yourself better during the appraisal period. Every time I ask my manager for feedback, I would always tell him the reason, “I want to know what areas I need to improve on”. It shows

that you believe in self development.

Own your career development When I left my previous job to join a new firm, my manager told me to manage my career and don’t wait for my manager to manage me. What he meant was that I needed to take responsibility of my own career development. Always be on the lookout for opportunities to learn new things, and make a note of the results, the take away points, how you apply them on your job and keep these record in your individual development plan.

Don’t make SMART goals but SMARTER goals. Smarter stands for: S – pecific M – easurable A – chievable R – ealistic T – ime bound E – njoyable R – ewarding Suggest on areas where you feel you can improve. Put yourself on courses offered by your Learning and

Development team and this can help you expand your knowledge and develop your skills.

Get feedback from other mentors Have a trusted colleague or mentor to give you feedback on how you’ve been doing. It is best to hear the thoughts of others and ask for their opinion and suggestion.

Think positive Treat your appraisal as an opportunity and not a hurdle to your career. If you think this way, you will never feel uncertain and reluctant. Use your negative feedback as a tool to improve yourself.

Jessie Quintilla is the Public Relations & Communications Committee Director of the Filipino Human Resources Practitioners’ Association - UAE. She is currently working as a Human Resources Officer in a multinational insurance provider.

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Philippines, United Nations and Millennium Development Goals World War II (WWII) is one of the most trying and also one of the most significant events in history because of its aftermath which has, ironically yet serendipitously, brought countries all throughout the world to unite toward world peace.

The Philippines was not alien to the vestiges of WWII as its primary city, Manila, was the second most devastated city in the world, next only to Warsaw in Poland. As such, it was no surprise that the Philippines was not indifferent to such show of global concern.

In 1945, the Philippines, together with 50 other countries, signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco, USA, with commitments of “maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress, better living standards, and human rights.” (www. un.org) This international organization replaced the League of Nations which was said to have “failed” in its job of preventing another world war. As of now, there are already 193 member states, with the addition of its newest member, South Sudan, in July 2011.

With its 17 specialized agencies, the work of the United Nations has reached every nook and cranny of the globe not only for its peacekeeping mandate, but also for its broad range of tasks that are ultimately aimed at achieving sustainable development in various respects such as social, cultural, environmental, health, and economic.

The passing of time since the

Metro Manila, Philippines. (AP photo)

inception of the United Nations has seen countless developments among its member nations. And in September of 2000, 189 UN member-countries reaffirmed their commitment to the very goals and objectives of the UN through the adoption of the Millennium Declaration (MD), thus, the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).

All in all, there are eight MDGs which the Philippines is targeting to achieve in four years time,

and they have been formulated in a way that they are measurable, quantifiable, and realistic. As stipulated, the eight goals are: 1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 2. Achieve universal primary education 3. Promote gender equality and empower women 4. Reduce child mortality 5. Improve maternal health 6. Combat HIV/AIDs, malaria, other diseases

7. Ensure environmental sustainability 8. Develop a global partnership for development These goals have 21 targets which are quantified through indicators set as benchmarks for measuring the country’s progress until these goals are finally achieved in its target year — 2015: “Containing commitments to achieve the eight MDGs (and the specific targets under them) by 2015, the declaration reflects the

vision of entire nations, working together with international and country-based organizations, to wipe out poverty and the worst forms of human deprivation, and lay the foundations for sustainable human development by the year 2015.” (www.un.org.ph) Since the adoption of the MD in 2000, the Philippines has achieved progress towards attaining the MDGs, particularly in terms of gender equality, reducing child mortality, and combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.

Today, as the world celebrates United Nations Day, the Philippines is reminded to remember and put into conscious action the goals of the UN. The UN Week 2011 is also an acknowledgment of the programs of the government that have worked their way to the realization of the MDGs and the national goal of overall progress. With the government’s numerous development and support programs such as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Pantawid Pasada Program, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the K-12, National Greening Program, Convergence Program, etc.— all under the long-term Philippine Development Plan — the country is right on track in attaining the MDGs. With this, the UN fully supports efforts of the country to attain the MDGs by 2015, and realize the vision of sustainable human development which will be evident in the lives of people and felt across continents, among nations, within communities, and among all Filipinos. (PIA)

Gaddafi spends last days in fear, humbleness SIRTE, Libya -- “This is where Muammar Gaddafi has hidden for the last three weeks of his life,” a local resident, who identified him as Munsif, said when he led a group of Xinhua reporters to a double-floor house in the coastal town of Sirte, Gaddafi’s hometown.

The house, numbered 24 in the Salahdin street in northern Sirte, is located in a neighborhood of relatively wealthy people in the city. But months of battles have

left the city, where Gaddafi was born in 1942, completely in ruins, with all types of shell cases visible on the city roads and literally not a single building undamaged.

Not long after Gaddafi took power and became Libya’s top figure in 1969, he implemented extensive programs to expand his hometown village into a city, which he later even wished to become the center of a “United States of Africa.”

But at last, it is only a place for himself. The Libyan ex-leader, rath-

Muammar Gaddafi

(AP photo)

er than running into the southern desert or seeking refuge in neighboring countries as many had predicted, opted to stay in his birthplace until his “mysterious” death after he was captured alive by fighters of the now ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) on Oct. 20.

“Gaddafi was moving with his close guards from place to place within this district, but this was where he spent his last three weeks,” Munsif said, opening the

gate of the house and then the door of the living room, where about twenty dirty mattresses and empty bottles of water are scattered around in a messy way.

Despite Gaddafi’s conventional defiance towards the end of his life as suggested by his voice recordings broadcasted by a Syria- based channel, Gaddafi was certainly living in humbleness and fear that he had not experienced for over four decades.

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Events

PICPA nagbigay kasanayan para sa mga non-accountants DUBAI – Para tugunan ang mga kahilingan ng mga nais matuto ng accounting basics, nagsagawa na naman ng dalawang araw na Accounting for Non-Accountants (AFNA) Seminar ang Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Dubai and Northern Emirates Chapter kamakailan.

Sa dalawang araw na pagsasanay, natuto ang 41 na mga Pilipinong non-accountants na mula sa iba’t ibang larangan at propesyon, ang tamang theoretical and technical understanding ng basic accounting concepts, kaalaman sa papel ng accounting and finance professional sa mga business organizations at pagpapahalaga ng kabuluhan ng accounting sa mga business

operations.

Ang mga lecturers na sina Edgar Bacason (PICPA DNE Adviser), Melvin Pineda, Jerry Ebdani, Cynthia Caguillo at Maebelle Grace Prado, ay nagbahagi ng kanilang kagalingan sa mga sumusunod na mga paksa: Forms of Business Organization, Types of Business Operation, Overview of Basic Accounting, Accounting Process/Cycle, Concepts of Accruals/Deferrals, Treasury Functions and Comprehensive Exercises of all topics.

Ang seminar na isinagawa sa Movenpick Hotel, ay bahagi pa rin ng programa para sa ikauunlad ng propesyon ng samahan, tungo sa pagsulong ng antas ng propesyong accounting sa UAE.

Ang mga estudyante na dumalo sa AFNA seminar sa pangunguna ng PICPA.

BT Brand Ambassador Dame Kelly Holmes highlights importance of sports DUBAI -- BT Ambassador Dame Kelly Holmes, double gold middistance champion, highlighted the importance of sport in bringing together people of different backgrounds and providing inspiration for young people the world over during her visit to Dubai as guest of BT and the British Embassy.

During her stay, Dame Kelly visited Dubai College, where she spoke to the students about her motivation in sport. She also led a short training session with aspiring young sports enthusiasts and discussed personal experiences

from her career as one of the UK’s top athletes. She emphasised the important role sport plays in modern society in both personal development as well as social integration.

Dame Kelly also attended a reception with leading business figures from Dubai, hosted by Olivier Campenon, BT president E*MEA and Guy Warrington, HM consul general, at his official residence in Dubai.

Dame Kelly Holmes, BT brand ambassador and double gold champion said “I know first-hand the benefits of being involved in

sport, and it was fantastic to meet young people here in Dubai who are themselves inspired by the whole range of sporting activities.”

Guy Warrington said “I am delighted to welcome Dame Kelly Holmes to Dubai. She is one of the UK’s greatest Olympians and an inspiration to us all. The UK is extremely excited and proud to be hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games next year, which will take place in what is currently Europe’s largest ongoing construction project, delivering new jobs and much needed regeneration to East London with new housing

and facilities. This can be added to the sporting legacy of the games with a particular emphasis on youth participation.”

Peter Hill, headmaster at Dubai College, said “It is a pleasure to play host to such a prominent and inspiring personality as Dame Kelly Holmes. She is a role model for many of us who strive to achieve excellence in our professional lives. At Dubai College we are conscious that school is not merely an institution of education, it helps create and shape the world outlook of our students and this visit is part of our efforts to pro-

mote positive role models.”

Olivier Campenon said: “Sports, like communications services, is at the very heart of making the world a better and more connected place. It is a pleasure and an honour to have an opportunity to work closely with individuals like Dame Kelly.”

Besides Dame Kelly Holmes, the BT Ambassador programme includes Ade Adepitan, Lee Pearson, Nathan Stephens, Liz Johnson, Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee, Leon Taylor, Oscar Pistorius, Greg Searle, Jonnie Peacock and BT employee Richard Fox.

Pinaliliwanag ni Ria Mendoza, KW Managing Editor sa mga kandidata ng Kikay ang mga nilalaman ng pahayagang Kabayan Weekly ng sila ay bumisita sa tanggapan ng Kabayan Weekly.

Kasama sa larawan ang publisher ng Kabayan Weekly, Mr. Atallah Habib, Nemia Puyot, KW Group Manager at mga kandidata ng KIKAY.

Kikay visits Kabayan Weekly Three of the top finalists of Kikay, Pinay Top Model Competition, visited Kabayan Weekly’s office last October 22. Michelle Santos, Jennylyn Ceniza and And-

hel De Castro, together with EFaith, Managing Director of Pulse International Businessmen Services, the event organizer and Roy Lopez, the event creative director.

They were welcomed by Atallah Habib, Kabayan Weekly Publisher and Nemia Puyot, Group Manager who wished them luck with the next set of challenges.

Ang mga kandidata at opisyal ng Kikay habang abala sa pagbabasa ng Kabayan Weekly.

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Community

FIL-HR ‘meet and greet’ sa RAK tagumpay DUBAI – Masaya ang nagdaang weekend ng Filipino Human Resource Practitioners Association (Fil-HR) executive committee dahil sa nagtagumpay ang kanilang ‘meet and greet’ na isinagawa sa Ras Al Khaimah.

Isang maiksi ngunit masayang programa sa loob ng Acacia Hotel ang inihanda ng mga punong abala na sina Mike Fortes, HR Executive ng hotel at Lyn Federico, Operations Manager naman nito para sa mga bisita. Inulan din ng mga regalo ang mga bisita na mula sa Dubai.

Nagkaroon naman ng pormal na pagtanggap sa 15 na mga bagong miyembro ng samahan sa araw na iyon. Matapos ang programa, tumuloy ang buong grupo sa isang theme park doon para sa isang masayang paglilibang.

Ang ‘meet and greet’ ay isang aktibidad na kinaugalian na ng FIL-HR, sa paglalayong mas lumalim ang pagkakakilala ng mga miyembro nito sa

buong UAE. Ang ganitong patitipuntipon ay isinasagawa nila tuwing ikalawang Biyernes ng buwan.

“Part of our ‘reaching out’ program this fiscal year is to change our monthly Executive Committee meeting structure and incorporate the Meet & Greet session. It is our one way of welcoming new members, catching up with the existing ones and developing our relationship within the group. It is the

best way to network, get feedback on how the organization can best support them and encourage members to actively participate on our programs,” paliwanag ni Jessie Quintilla, PR and Communications Director ng FIL-HR. Sa pagbisita ng FIL-HR executive committee sa Ras Al Khaimah, masaya silang sinalubong ng kanilang mga miyembro mula sa Ajman, Fujairah, at sa mga karatig na Emirates. – HAM

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RTA nag-auction ng mga kakaibang plaka ng sasakyan DUBAI – Nagsagawa kamakailan ng online auction ang tanggapan ng Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), para ibenta ang 350 na kakaibang plaka ng mga sasakyan, sa ilalim ng serye A, B, C, D, E, G, I, J, at K. Nagsagawa rin ang RTA ng online auction para sa mga kakaibang plaka para sa mga quad bikes sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon. Ang online auction ay tumakbo sa loob ng tatlong araw, mula ika-17 hanggang ika-24 ng Oktubre.

“Online auctions are particularly attractive to a wide spectrum of community members as they can have the liberty to select suitable numbers in a hassle-free environment and time-saving process.

Successes made by previous online auctions have contributed to boosting the online services provided by the Licensing Dep’t in resonance with its annual plan aimed at upgrading the quality of transactions in the public interest,” pahayag ni Mohammed Abdul Ka-

Mohammed Abdul Kareem Nimaat

reem Nimaat, direktor ng tanggapan ng Vehicles Licensing Agency ng RTA. Isinagawa ang naturang auction sa pamamagitan ng pagrehistro sa RTA portal o di kaya’y pagpunta sa mga Licensing Centers sa Deira at Bur Dubai, sa Main Customer Service Center, at sa Unified Services Center (Al Tawar Municipality).

Masdar City muling nagsagawa ng Market Day ABU DHABI – Matapos magtagumpay ang unang market day sa Masdar City, isang masaya at mataong street fair at organic market day ang isinagawang muli sa isa sa mga lungsod sa buong mundo na kayang itaguyod ang sarili, na dinaluhan ng mga residente mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng UAE. Libu-libong katao ang dumalo sa “The Market @ Masdar City” na ginanap kamakailan sa gitna ng Masdar Institute of Science and Technology campus, na nagsimula ng alas diyes ng umaga hanggang alas singko ng hapon. Mahigit sa 30 retailers ang nakibahagi, dala ang kanilang mga produkto tulad ng pagkain, mga alahas, at samu’t saring mga nilikha ng sining. Ang naturang street fair ay suportado ng Enviroment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD).

Bukod sa mga paninda naaliw rin ang mga tao sa iba’t ibang pagtatanghal na isinagawa ng mga local entertainers, at mga recreational activities na inihanda ng mga orgnizers para sa buong pamilya, tulad ng mga larong pambata, magic shows at face painting. Bago matapos ang araw, ginanap ang isang raffle draw na namigay ng naggagandahang mga regalo para sa mga bisita ng “The Market@ Masdar City”.

Binigyan din ng pagkakataong sumakay ang mga bisita sa Masdar City’s Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)

Sari-saring produktong organic ang ibinenta sa “The Market@Masdar City”.

Mga exhibitors sa katatapos lamang na “The Market@Masdar City”.

system and electric vehicles (EVs), na siyang nagdala sa mga ito sa lugar kung saan isinagawa ang mga kaganapan.

“As the organization is mandated to raise awareness about environmental issues, the EAD partners with other government and nongovernment entities on green and sustainable initiatives. Masdar is committed to developing and implementing various renewable and clean energy technologies and we are privileged to support events such as The Market@Masdar City that aim to bring the community closer to a sustainable lifestyle,” pahayag ni Eduardo Goncalves, Environment Awareness Sector Director ng EAD, ukol sa “The Market @ Masdar City”.

Nasiyahan ang mga bata sa iba’t ibang palaro sa ginanap na “The Market@Masdar City” kamakailan.

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Ar Yu III shares his picture taken at Marina Yacht Club.

Eza Lizardo shares her silhoutte picture to KW.

Christopher Pilapil shares his photograph to KW.

Lalavigne You captures the glittering lights along the busy street of Al Maktoum Bridge.

Cliff Winston Rosal captures the colorful reflection of Burj Al Arab.

Medy Medenilla shares her picture of Burj Khalifa.

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Lifestyle

Galeries Lafayette

brings new looks from fashion capitals to Dubai stage Fashion Express Show celebrates its AW011 collection from international fashion capitals including Dubai The Fashion Express Fashion Show that rolled into Galeries Lafayette, the Dubai Mall, on Monday October 17th 2011; brought together 10 Fashion stylists to put together a show conveying looks from five destinations – London, Shanghai, Paris, Dubai and New York in a concept that distilled international fashion trends with local influences into a cosmopolitan showcase.

The show communicated 50 styles that were eye-catching and exciting for each destination. The event, following on from the Galeries Lafayette’s lauded Spring Summer ‘Parislicious’ Show held last March, drew an audience of 250 VIPs, fashion enthusiasts, socialites, and decision makers.

The Fashion Express focused on fashion-forward individuals styles who tailored their ensembles based on the environment they were representing. The event portrayed the similarities and contrasts between cities that are global fashion powerhouses.

Each country’s specific look and collection was tailored by a 2 Fashion experts, who collaborated to execute ten looks for each country. Every country showcased seven female looks and three male ones. Wadih El Najjar and Huda Kattan were the creative force behind a Hipster London, with Anoud Badr and Ushi Sato shaping an Electric Shanghai, Dina El Fares and Teresa Karpinska creating a Bohemian Paris,

Fanny Massoutre and Dina Daoud expressing a Glam Dubai; and Derek Khan along with Christina Linza breathing life to a Preppy New York.

“It was a pleasure to have enthusiastic individuals who dedicated their time and effort to make this event happen. They have surely gathered a cross-section of some of the most emotive fashion looks from around the world to showcase it here in Dubai,” said Pascal Abchee, General Manager of Galeries Lafayette. “The event was centered on highlighting the similarities and exploring how expression through style occurs in various countries.”

The country looks had specific

ways of approaching fashion, based on climate, culture and demographics; and all the collections showcased had rich and exclusive mode to it linked to the country of origin. The Collection included brands such as Sandro, Maje, Manoush, Lacoste, Nodus, Citizens of Humanity, Red Valentino, Thomas Sabo, Calvin Klein, Karen Millen, Ives Solomon, Hoss, Gerard Darel, Jessica, Sonia Rikyel, See by Chloe, Zadig & Voltaire, Agnes B, Versace, Valencia, Celyn B, Maria Pino, Burberry, Fendi.

The Galeries Lafayette Fashion Express Show indicated that fashion trends move globally, and influence various destinations. The show was a representation of Galeries Lafayette’s approach to fashion: locally driven, yet dynamic and unique.

The event took place on the roof of The Dubai Mall above Galeries Lafayette; which was designed to convey the idea of a Metro station, with giant screens projecting scenes from the cities to the audience. A train cabin parted its sliding doors to disembark models wearing the looks. While New York went for neutral clean lines, London conveyed experimental and elegant, of course there was no mistaking Dubai’s fierce desert chic with its emphasis on statement-making pieces. The Paris

line-up epitomized soft 70’s hues in contrast to Shanghai’s explosion of colour.

“Galeries Lafayette prides itself on offering styles which are highly regarded by people and we are delighted with the success of the event. We thank everyone who helped us celebrate and showcase Galeries Lafayette’s latest looks for the Autumn Winter collection of 2011,” Mr. Abchee concluded.

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Officials say India close to wiping out polio NEW DELHI — India has not had a case of polio in nine months, raising hopes the country is on the verge of defeating the disease, health officials said Monday.

Ridding itself of polio would be a major symbolic milestone for a nation desperate to move past its image as a Third World country and take its place as a major global player.

India remains one of only four countries in the world where polio is still endemic, and the nine months that it has been without a case is the longest since eradication efforts were launched nearly two decades ago.

“We are close to our goal, but are not taking any chances,” said Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Polio usually infects children under age 5 through contaminated drinking water. The virus attacks the central nervous system, causing paralysis, muscular atrophy, deformation and, in some cases, death.

While polio has been eradicated in Europe, the Americas, much of Asia and Australia, it remains endemic in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.

The last new case in India was reported in January in West Bengal state and none has been reported in the traditional polio areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh states in more than a year, Azad said.

In this Jan. 23, 2011 file photo, an Indian child is administered polio vaccine during a polio eradication campaign in Bangalore, India. Health officials said Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 there has not been a case of polio in India for nine months, the longest the country has ever been polio-free. (AP Photo)

A country is declared polio-free when no cases of the disease are reported for three years, according to the World Health Organization.

“This year is extremely crucial for India to capitalize on the remarkable progress made so far and stop polio virus transmission for-

ever,” said Nata Menabde, WHO representative in India.

“The present situation is indeed very promising but also extremely challenging,” Menabde said in remarks Monday marking World Polio Day. India’s success has followed

“persistent efforts over the last few years in the highest-risk areas and in reaching the most vulnerable populations, such as newborns, migrants and mobile populations,” Azad said.

The government is aware, however, that a slip could lead to a re-

Experts challenge China’s 1-child population claim BEIJING — A Chinese claim that without its government’s severe family planning limits world population would have hit the 7-billion mark years earlier is drawing fire from demographers who call it baseless and unscientific.

A report by the official Xinhua News Agency that was carried on news websites and in newspapers said China is responsible for preventing 400 million births with its one-child policy — a set of restrictions that were launched three decades ago limiting most urban families to one child and most rural families to two.

“The population of China would now be around 1.7 billion had it not been for the family planning policy,” Xinhua quoted Zhai Zhenwu, director of Renmin University’s School of Sociology and Population in Beijing as saying.

“And the world’s population would have hit seven billion in 2006.”

The estimates and the defense of

the one-child policy are not new.

But with the United Nations projecting that global population will hit 7 billion on Oct. 31, the milestone has refreshed debate about the global need for population control and whether China, still the world’s most populous country, serves as model.

Many demographers deny that the one-child policy curbed 400 million births and say China’s methods must not be copied.

“A draconian birth control policy is not the answer to the world population problem,” said Cai Yong, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and an expert on China’s population. Cai said Zhai and the government are “rewriting China’s fertility reduction history.”

Cai and Wang Feng, director of Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy, last year published a paper in China Reform, a Chineselanguage policy discussion maga-

zine, debunking the 400 million figure.

They argue that between 1979 and 2009, China averted 200 million births, half the government estimate. They arrived at the number by calculating what the population would have been if China had maintained its 1979 fertility rate of 2.75 and comparing it to the 2009 fertility rate of 1.7 and population.

Zhai, the professor quoted by Xinhua, said he knows Wang and Cai’s paper. Though he stands by the 400 million figure, he said it covers a period that begins a decade earlier than the one-child policy when China began encouraging later marriages and fewer children.

“It’s an estimate anyway,” he said. “And there are many different numbers out there but it doesn’t change the basic fact that the policy prevented a really large number of births.”

Behind the debate over the 400

million figure is larger campaign about whether and when the government should relax the familyplanning limits. Cai and Wang argue that the policy has worsened the country’s aging crisis and the imbalanced sex ratio by encouraging families with a preference for male heirs to abort baby girls.

“I think many people like to have these simple large numbers that are easy to recognize, and impressive, but unfortunately it’s baseless, it’s unscientific,” said Wang.

“The Chinese government likes to use this as a way to support, to justify the continued implementation of the one-child policy, which is long outdated.”

The scholars say that China’s biggest drop in fertility came from 1970-79 before the one-child policy was introduced and that the reductions since then have been largely due to economic and social reforms that make small families more attractive. (AP)

surgence of the disease.

Azad said an immunization campaign continues in all high-risk areas and any new case would be declared a public health emergency.

Health officials also remain concerned about the possibility of the virus entering the country from neighboring Pakistan, where a spate of cases have been reported.

Indian health authorities have set up polio immunization booths at the two border crossings with Pakistan and all children who enter by road and train are being given vaccines.

Both Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to have polio outbreaks, said Rod Curtis of UNICEF’s India office.

Authorities have also stepped up preventive measures along India’s border with Nepal, with vaccines distributed at 81 points along the 1,120-mile (1,800-kilometer) frontier.

A large chunk of the border is shared with the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Uttar Pradesh has not reported a case since April 2010, while Bihar has not reported any since September 2010.

“There is no room for complacency — India must continue to immunize its children against polio, until polio follows smallpox as only the second disease to be wiped off the face of the planet,” Curtis said. (AP)

Study: Australia soldiers’ mental health suffers CANBERRA, Australia — An officer says Australian military personnel are developing mood disorders such as depression earlier than the general community and suffer a slightly higher rate of posttraumatic stress disorders.

Maj. Gen. Paul Alexander, commander of the Australian Defense Force’s health services, provided a Senate committee on Wednesday with an outline of a report on the mental health of the nation’s almost 60,000 troops. The report will be released on Friday.

Alexander says the study is the most accurate of its type and has attracted the interest of Australia’s allies in the decade-old U.S.-led war in Afghanistan. (AP)

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Lifestyle | Travel

Sharjah media may bago nang tahanan

SHARJAH – Binuksan kamakailan lamang ni mismong Shaikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, ang pinuno ng Sharjah ang bagong tanggapan ng Sharjah Media Center.

Ang pagtatayo ng naturang gusali ay naaayon diumano sa pananaw ni Shaikh Al Qassimi, na magkaroon ang Sharjah ng isang mapag-

kukunan at panggagalingan ng mga mahahalagang impormasyon na naaayon sa kultura at pamantayan ng bansa. Ang naturang tanggapan umano ay tutulong din sa pagpapatibay ng imahe ng Sharjah sa media sa rehiyon at sa buong mundo. “As part of our priorities, the Center will enforce strategies that strengthen the role of the media

in Sharjah. It will also benchmark media-related performance on the criteria of professionalism, excellence, creativity and responsible freedom. We will work towards exchanging expertise with mediabased institutions and committees in the UAE and abroad for the sustained growth of the audio, visual, written and electronic media in

Sharjah,� pahayag ni Shaikh Sultan bin Ahmad Al Qassimi, Chairman ng Sharjah Media Corporation, sa kanyang talumpati sa ginanap na pagbubukas ng Sharjah Media Center.

Ang center ay magbibigay rin ng oportunidad sa mga mamamahayag at iba pang propesyonal sa larangan ng media, na direk-

tang makipag-usap sa mga opisyal ng pamahalaan ng Sharjah at sa mga mamamayan nito kung kinakailangan.

Ang inagurasyon ay dinaluhan ng mga matataas na opisyal ng pamahalaan ng Sharjah, mga piling bisita mula sa pribadong sektor, at mga miyembro ng media sa bansa at sa GCC.

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Showbiz

A touch of glamour

Potpourri

HE Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, DHA Director with Arch. Alberto Altieri, President Studio Altieri International and Engr. Simon Webb, Managing Director, Al Futtaim Carillion exchange documents after signing ceremony during the announcement of the 2nd Phase of Al Jalila Childrens Specialty Hospital.

Beauty queen-turnedTV host and actress Ruffa Gutierrez will join the Kapatid Fans Day celebration being organised by Orbit Showtime Network to formally mark the launch of TV5 in the Middle East on November 4, 2011, 2pm, at the Abu Dhabi National Theatre.

During the show, the former Miss World Second Princess will also lead efforts to raise funds for distressed Filipino expatriate workers in the Middle East. Besides her upcoming trip to the UAE, Gutierrez is excited about her new Philippine-based TV project, Glamorosa (Glamorous), where she will co-star with award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino.

The series will feature the intrigue-filled world of cosmetic surgeons. For tickets and more information on Kapatid Fans Day, please call 043677888 or visit www.osn. com.

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Britney & Nervo to rock the UAE For over a decade now Britney Jean Spears has kept the hits coming with such frequency it’s been hard to keep up with the Mississippi-born pop princess. Indeed, her unprecedented success has ensured a first-name-onlyrequired fame status all over the world. She simply is Britney.

Britney’s rise to stardom was almost immediate from the moment chart-topping debut single ‘Baby One More Time’ hit the airwaves, iconic schoolgirl video and all. Her album of the same name rocketed to number one in 15 countries, shifting a staggering 15 million copies inside a year.

Eventually totaling 26 million, that made it the biggest selling album ever by a teenaged artist.

A little over a year

later, ‘Oops!... I Did It Again’ and its title track did indeed do it again, going platinum the world over and racking up 20 million album sales.

Britney’s subsequent five studio albums have maintained a prolific knack for huge hit singles since then, often blazing futuristic trails for pop at the same time, from 2001’s ‘I’m A Slave 4 U’ to 2004’s ‘Toxic’.

Scale model of Al Jalila Childrens Specialty Hospital.

Nagsagawa ang Anlene ng libreng check-up sa buto gamit ang Bone Health Check Sinamantala ng mga dumalo ang pagpupulong ng libreng check-up sa buto na machine. inorganisa ng Anlene.

The release of her seventh album, ‘Femme Fatale’, returned Britney to the top of US charts this year, and her world tour in support of the record calls into Abu Dhabi between European and South American dates. Expect drama, hits, costume changes and flawless choreography aplenty. For more information, pelase visit www. yasalam.ae.

HE Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, DHA Director with Arch. Alberto Altieri, President Studio Altieri International view the model scale of phase 2 of Al Jalila Childrens Specialty Hospital during press briefing. With them are Engr. Simon Webb, Managing Director, Al Futtaim Carillion. HE Khalid Al Sheikh Mubarak, Deputy Director General Department of Health Authority and Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, CEO Hospital Services DHA.

Ang Bone Health Check machine na gamit sa nakaraang Anlene Bone Health check-up.

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Kalis-Silat-Kuntaw Grandmaster Jonathan Bais kasama ang mga opisyal at miyembro ng Kuntaw UAE chapter.

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Grandmaster Jonathan Bais habang nagpapakita ng mga depensa sa Pilipino karate.

Jonathan Bais, Pinoy martial arts grandmaster Ni Kabayan Henri Abenis-Macahilo When he was introduced to us by the masters of Kuntaw martial arts here in Dubai, Jonathan or Jon Bais, acknowledged Kabayan Weekly team warmly, with a gentleness of a priest. At first glance he will not strike you as a person who could kill you in just one sweeping move. But when he changed into his faded red kimono and black sash, the transformation

is so evident, it would instantly make you understand why he is called a grandmaster in the form of martial arts that we can call our very own – the Kalis-Silat-Kuntaw.

And yes, he can kill you with just one sweeping move, if he wishes to.

When Jon visited Dubai recently, where he showcased some moves of Kuntaw and of the the combination of Kalis-Silat-Kuntaw, which his family invented some years ago, he wowed many of his agility,

his speed, and strength. The audience was even more thrilled when he said that he is already 58 years old.

Jon was born in Vito, Sagay, Negros Occidental, home to many of the well-known Filipino martial artists at grandmasters. In fact, he himself, was born from a family of martial artists. He is the eldest son of Maestro Alberto Bais, and the grandson of Felomino Bais, the great maestro of Kalis and Eskrima.

Iba’t ibang aksiyon ng dalawang koponan sa ginaganap ng Philippine Expat Basketball Club, Al Khayam Cup.

His family was the one who created Bais Tres Manos, the Filipino martial arts’ principles and philosophy.

KW: When did you embrace martial arts as a way of life?

JB: I started my training when I was 6 years old. My father taught me to search the flow and the spirit of the real martial arts, which I have learned to live and love.

My first instructor was Ben Ortiz from Olongapo City. From there I’d learn Kuntaw and

eventually became a grand champion, because of my passion and love for the Filipino martial arts.

KW: Are your children also into martial arts.

JB: My two kids are both champions in California – one in Northern California region, one in the Southern California region. They are not only masters in Kuntaw, but also of the Kalis-Silat-Kuntaw.

KW: Can you tell us more about the Kalis-Silat-Kuntaw?

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30 Accountant Accountant (Al Ain) – Experience in a hospital as Accountant / Analyst.

Knowledge about market trends in healthcare business and insurance market in UAE. Send CV with photo to jobs@ gulf_healthcare.com stating the position applying for. Please call 04-4298519 Ext 111/108/128.

ACCA Qualified, with 6+ yrs. exp. (incl. in UAE & Italy), expert in finance, costing & auditing, seeks a job. Call 0554472293.

Filipina Accountant, with 3 years experience in Finalization needed in Ras al-Khaimah. Send your CV to farooq@ caddemirates.co.ae

Barista/Cashier Wanted two baristas and one cashier for The Coffee Code at Madina Mall, Al Qusais. Please call Jenny at 04 254 3248, 0502449306 or email kenya1122@yahoo.com or jenny. gonzales@creativecontent.ae.

Car Painters Outstanding opportunity with a new British company! Applicants must have at least three years painting experience in a body shop: able to do spot repairs, body filler application, paint mixing and color matching, and machine polishing.

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Receptionist Good looking & presentable Philipina with 1-3 yrs experience and excellent computer skills, oral and written communications skills in English and adaptability. Work location will be in Dubai and should be able to join ASAP Contact: 04 -2264688 / hr@geepas.ae

Electrician Looking for applicants for positions in Kenya, Africa. Auto Electrician, skills in diagnostic equipment, set-up computer and cabling. Auto Mechanics, Gearbox specialist and Engine Specialist. Senior Auto Mechanic to oversee the entire operation.

Two years contract (renewable) with accommodation, medical and ticket every two years. Please send CV to: wf_consultancy@yahoo.com, write the position you are applying for in the subject line. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Housemaid Full time, live-in housemaid required in Marina/JBR, Dubai area for a family of four. Duties include cleaning/washing/ ironing and cooking; must speak and be able to write in English; must have experience in looking after young children; must be hardworking, honest and reliable; must be able to work unsupervised. Six dayswork week and some evening babysitting.

AED2,000 per month with sponsorship and ticket home after one year contract.

Please email suzq_uk@yahoo.com.

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Classified Ads Filipina, part-time housemaid needed for a small Filipino family living in Satwa (from 7am - 6pm only). Please contact Omar at 056-7156881 / 056-7120174) Filipino family looking for a baby sitter for eight hours a day and six days a week.

Has to be on husband’s visa or own visa.

Salary AED1,000 per month. Please contact 055 502 3132 or 050 630 1792.

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Nurse ka ba?

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First Aid Training, Telemarketer, Filipino Female, required for a private home nursing & medical services company.

Successful candidate should have UAE telesales experience and medical background market, standard salary with other benefits will be offered. Interested candidate can send their CV to ghrhilal@ gmail.com Nurses (Sharjah) – MOH licensed nurses with work experience in a polyclinic.

Send CV with photo to jobs@gulf_ healthcare.com. Please call 04-4298519 Ext 111/108/128.

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Lab Technologist / Phlebotomist (Dubai) - must have DHA license and willing to work as Phlebotomist. Send CV with photo and copy of license to jobs@gulf_ healthcare.com. Please call 04-4298519 Ext 111/108/128.

Lab Technologist – Female (Al Ain) must have HAAD license as General Lab Technician. Send CV with photo and copy of license to jobs@gulf_healthcare. com. Please call 04-4298519 Ext 111/108/128.

Lab Technologist-Microbiology (Al Ain) - must have HAAD license as Lab Technologist (Microbiology). Send CV with photo and copy of license to jobs@gulf_healthcare.com. Please call 04-4298519 Ext 111/108/128.

Lab Technologist (Sharjah) - must have MOH license. Send CV with photo and copy of license to jobs@gulf_healthcare. com. Please call 04-4298519 Ext 111/108/128.

Cytoscreener (Dubai) – with DHA license. 2 years Registered Cytotech, CT or equivalent. Send CV with photo and copy of license to jobs@gulf_healthcare. com. Please call 04-4298519 Ext 111/108/128.

Filipina Master cutters, tailors and finishers wanted.

Experience in couture and gowns is a plus. Contact 0502822802 or visit www.malaak.ae.

Filipino tailor wanted with understanding of tailoring techniques and Filipino Master Cutter wanted, with experience in garment making and couture to join dynamic fashion house. To schedule an interview kindly send your cv/portfolio to info@malaak.ae or contact 04 3855345.

Technician

Nursing Nurses - DHA or MOH professional Board Registration Certificate holder preferred. Minimum two Letters of experience (minimum two years post qualification experience in a 100-hospital essential) from present and past employers. Email resume and certification copies to info@hilalnursing. com.

Tailor

A private home nursing company is in need of Filipina nurses. Please email ghrhilal@ gmail.com with your resume.

Filipina haematologist, with DOH/MOH (valid license) and experience. Interested candidates can send their updated CV’s to ghrhilal@gmail.com.

Sales Part time or full time Filipina Sales or Property Manager to handle renting out of apartments. Call Gobind at +050 651 1642 or Dilip at 050 558 7400.

Filipina Salesladies - residence or visit visa, 35 years old or younger for a jewellery shop, previous sales experience a plus. Email your resume to info@chemmanurfashion.com or hr@chemmanurfashion.com.

Filipina Salesladies - 22 - 35 years old, with pleasing personality. Contact: Princess City Trading, Garments & Perfumes, Tel. 04-3450598, Fax: 04-3454635, P.O. Box: 26091, Shop No. 8, Al Diyafah Center, Diyafah Street, Dubai, UAE. Filipina Salesladies - with experience in food & beverage. Send your CV to mokacoffee.fzco@hotmail.com.

An established Italian manufacturing company of security products requires for its office in Al Qusais, Dubai a salesman or saleswoman. Salary and very attractive commission offered. Compulsory UAE driving license. Email cv to export@serai.com.

Secretary Filipina, young with pleasing personality, speaks Arabic (an advantage), computer literate. Contact: Dorrat Al Ain Wedding Services, Sharjah, Tel. Nos. 0505172822, 065457666.

Any nationality, young with pleasing personality, can speak Arabic, with computer skills. Send your CV to al_bakr@eim.ae.

Manager Female Manager required for shop in Dubai with computer skills and cashier registry experience. Contact us on:0504545304 email : hambl555@gmail.com

An established Italian manufacturing company of security products requires for its office in Al Qusais, Dubai a Technician with UAE driving license for electro-technical installations. Email CV to export@serai.com.

Filipino Technician, with experience in working with coffee machines wanted.

Send cv to tatllc@emirates.net.ae.

Waiters/Waitresses Urgently needed: Experienced KABAYAN waiters and waitresses for a Lebanese restaurant. Interested applicants are advised to proceed to Al Safadi Restaurant at Al Rigga; bring your CV and 2x2 picture or email your CV with picture to: omarharbaly@hotmail.com or Fax to: 04-2271737.

Others Filipino cook for a restaurant in Bur Dubai. Email caloriecountdubai@gmail. com or call 055-3791560.

Cashiers, waiters, assistant cooks and laborers of any nationality. Send cv to snacks@ emirates.net.ae or Fax 04 267 6411.

Experienced bead worker needed, email info@malaak.ae for details and to schedule an interview.

Snacks Foodstuff is is in need of a Filipina cashier, waitresses and waiters. Also hiring an assistant cook and laborers of any nationality. To apply, send your cv to snacks@ emirates.net.ae or fax it to 04 267 6411.

Looking for a part-time job having experience in 3d max operator & Photoshop expert for an events company, UAE. Call 055 383 4920.

Looking for a business partner preferably a Filipino or a Chinese to join an advertising, media and marketing, publishing and event management company in the UAE. For details send email to: jocosamis@yahoo.com Team Leader from Emirates Catering Seeks Job with two years experience in Food Industry and lengthy years of experience in sales call Richie Arnaldo at 050 488 9720.

A Filipino lady driver required for a driving school. Please contact Sunrise Driving School at 050-7715600.

Beautician Filipina all-around beautician needed in ladies salon in Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi.

Visa + Accommodation + Basic salary + Commission + Tips. Send CV to meteorgardendubai@gmail.com or call 050-2866388.

Two all-around female beauticians and two male hairstylists/massage therapists needed, UAE experience an advantage. Visit visas are welcome. Call 050 5057674 or send CV to reflectionbeautycenter@gmail.com.

For Rent Spacious room in a flat. Building located in Al Mamzar area, very near Al Mamzar Centre and Al Qiyadah Metro station. In close proximity to bus stops, supermarkets, banks, restaurants, and retail stores. Amenities include free parking slot, gym, and swimming pool. Flat has centralized AC and balcony.

Rent is AED1,800/month. To be shared with family with 3 kids. Call 055-9513552 (Jasper) or 055-8625022 (Rachelle).

Room/Bedspace for Filipino Only. Big Room with attached balcony + Free Sewa + with Automatic Washing Machine + WIFI Connection. Near Sahara Mall, Al Nahda, Sharjah very close to Al Qusais Dubai. Room Rent = AED 1,800.00/ PM, Bed Space = AED 400.00/PM. Call 0504373881 or 055-4703827.

Sharing accommodation for couples or two working, single ladies, to share with three Kabayans in a two-bedroom hall flat. Spacious room with two closets at AED1,250 per month. Flat has centralized AC, fully-equipped kitchen, automatic washing machine, one full bath, one half bath, sharing internet and TFC. Location: in front of Al Wahda Discount, near KFC Al Wahda, Majaz Park and City Center. Please call Janiz at 050 970 4638.

We are looking for you!

We are a leading UAE retailer. We don’t sell petrol. We retail fuel and convenience items with a quality offer. We offer exciting opportunities, backed by world-class training, for people who love customer service.

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Male or female staff, between the ages of 20 and 32, with a good understanding of the English language - reading and writing, and at least 1 year experience in one of the following areas: Fastfood outlets Food preparation in restaurant, hotel, etc.

Barista coffee preparation 4 or 5-star hotel waiter/waitress Bakery Salary: AED 1,000 Basic + aeD 250 Supplementary Benefits include: Free Accommodation, Transportation and Medical Facility If you are looking for career growth in a dynamic place, apply at: retailjobs4you@ hotmail.com or contact the following mobile numbers: 050-3555235 / 0504786778 / 050-6510231 / 050-6243565 Note: Visa to be transferable

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3 inhinyerong Pinoy napasama sa malaking proyekto sa Canada ABU DHABI – Tatlong inhinyero mula sa Abu Dhabi ang napili ng Pure Technologies Ltd., isang kumpanya na gumagamit ng mga makabagong teknolohiya sa inspeksiyon, monitoring, at pamamahala ng mga physical infrastructure, upang magsagawa ng potable water inspection sa Ottawa, Canada, bilang parte ng isang pagsasanay.

Sina James Buntag, operations manager, Conrado Fabian, service engineer, and Bernardo Guantia, project engineer ay pawang mga eksperto sa larangan ng pipeline inspection.

Nais ng tatlo na ang kanilang bagong kaalaman sa paggamit ng SmartBall at PipeDriver inspection tools na natutunan sa Canada ay magamit nila sa

Jonathan Bais, Pinoy martial arts... ▶ From page 29

JB: Kalis-Silat is a Filipino Martial Arts. It is the root of the Filipino fighting technique which originated from the southern part of the Philippines. It was developed during the occupation of the Spaniards in the Philippines. It is a martial arts that is based on dance movements of the stick, movements of handkerchief and the flowers, just like the dance “Tinikling”. The Tinikling is a dance for fighting in preparation for the revolution during the Spanish occupation. Kalis is the art of sword.

It was inspired by the sword used

by Lapu-Lapu. Silat is mainly from the south, which we inherit from the Malays. Kuntaw was founded by Carlito Lanada, which was derived from the Kuntao, a form of Chinese martial arts. When Lanada created

Gaddafi spends last days...

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The several windows of the room were warded off by metal sheets in a bid to avoid pryers and bullets. In the murky room, Munsif told Xinhua that Gaddafi would not go outside the room when he was hiding here, while only his chef would make meals for him in a makeshift kitchen in the yard, which was covered by a steel ceiling.

In the last several weeks, about 200 snipers were stationing on rooftops of buildings around Gaddafi’s shelter. On occasions, they could resist the heavy offensives from the NTC fighters, and that could prolong Gaddafi’s life for another day, Munsif and his friends, who lived around, said.

However, as the NTC and NATO

kanilang mga kliyente sa Gitnang Silangan.

Si Buntag ay may walong taon nang kasanayan sa project maintainance at pamamahala ng CCTV survey ng potable water transmission pipelines gamit ang long range fabric optic tethered robotic cameras. Si Fabian naman ay may malawak na ring karanasan sa parehong kaparaanan, simula 1996. Ang maraming taong kasanayan naman sa pipeline construction ang ipinagmamalaki ni Guantia. Ang kanyang galing sa QA/QC ay nakatulong din sa kanya at sa dalawang kasamahan sa pagsasagawa ng in-line Electromagnetic (EM) inspection ng mga malalaking dayamentro ng PCCP water transmission pipelines.

the Kuntaw techniques, he also changed the spelling of the word, to make it sound Filipino.

KW: Is teaching martial arts your full time job?

JB: At the moment I am working in the Department of Defense of the United States of America. I am a US citizen for 18 years now. I haven’t been home for almost 12 years, that I miss the Philippines so much. I might be going home next year.

KW: Most of the Filipino Citizens choose to retire back in the Philippines. How about you?

JB: Maybe if I marry a Filipina, I might go home and retire there. (laughs) But seriously, I am considering of going home and put up a Filipino Martial Arts temple when I retire. I want to promote not the Kuntaw but the Filipino Martial Arts as a whole.

KW: You are already 58 years old, but you don’t look your age. How

do you keep yourself fit?

JB: It is a matter of discipline. I watch what I eat. I don’t drink soda.

I focus myself on exercising. I make it a point that I train everyday - at least 30 minutes run, 1 hour limbering, a total of an hour and a half.

But I also do the breathing exercise. Breathing and drinking lots of water plays a big role in my health regimen.

KW: You said you watch what you eat. What is your diet?

JB: I eat meat but I don’t eat the fatty portion of it. I am big on seafood, because I am Visayan. Carbohydrates, yes of course. But you see, even if you eat a lot, but if at the same time you exercise, it’s ok. You eat but you balance it with exercise.

If you intake something, burn it!

KW: How about alcohol drinking and cigarettes smoking?

JB: When I was young, I did drink because I was not as disciplined

started to narrow down the scope of attacks last week, Gaddafi was compelled to flee. Some one km from his shelter, a Xinhua report saw a fleet of cars, which are in ashes after alleged NATO bombardments on Oct. 20, as well as some dozens of dead bodies who have already been perishing and attracting countless flies.

“They are all the African mercenaries of Gaddafi,” said a man in mask, medical gloves and antivirus coat, who was collecting the corpse onto a truck. “They were killed last Thursday by bombs, before Gaddafi was killed,” said the man who required anonymity.

According to earlier reports, Gaddafi’s car managed to escape the shells, and he later hid into a twin-hole drainage tunnel about only 100 meters away.

The holes, less than one meter in diameter, could not afford a

standing man, while even sitting inside would be an uncomfortable posture.

Considering that the tunnels -about less than 15 meters long -are open at both ends, it is almost impossible for Gaddafi to escape.

Five days after his death, Gaddafi’s corpse was on Tuesday morning buried in a secret location in the desert after being put on public display in Misrata in western Libya.

While it is almost certain that Gaddafi, an iron-handed ruler for about 42 years in the North African country, ended his life in a most indign way, question marks linger on over the circumstances of his death, as some international organizations have called for a thorough investigation to see whether Gaddafi was shot dead purposely by the NTC fighters after capture. (PNA/Xinhua)

as I am now. But I stopped drinking when I was 22 years old. I used to smoke when I was very young, but when I learned that it was not healthy, I stopped smoking at the age of 21, and I never smoked again.

KW: You have met the Kuntaw students in Dubai and saw them perform. What message can you give to the younger generation of Kalis-Silat-Kuntaw artists here in Dubai?

JB: I hope that the parents will take in the development of the youngsters. Martial Arts is not only

for self- defense but also for health and life. It is the key for mental and physical development. At the same time, if you study martial arts you can focus yourself. You find the nature of your body, because the movement of your body depends on your training. Martial Arts is not memorization. It is a purification to develop the paramount of knowledge which we call instinct. The students in Dubai have developed what we call the high standards of learning and their skills are beyond what I was expecting, and I am so proud of them.

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