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Page 02Philippines alarmed over China aircraft challenges in disputed sea

IWOK holds ‘salon 101’graduation for

distressed OFWs

MANILA: Mothers tend to their newborn babies at a maternity ward at the Fabella Hospital in Manila yesterday ahead of Mother’s Day which willbe celebrated on May 10 in the Philippines. —AFP

ISLAMABAD: The ambassadors of Norwayand the Philippines were among six peoplekilled Friday when the helicopter carryingthem crashed into a school in northernPakistan, the army said in a tweet. Leif H.Larsen, the Norwegian envoy, andDomingo D. Lucenario Jr of the Philippineswere killed along with the wives of theMalaysian and Indonesian ambassadors, aswell as the helicopter’s two pilots.

Envoys of Philippines,Norway killed in Pakistan

helicopter crash

MANILA: The best things in life are free-concerts included.

Filipino fans of American singer-song-writer Owl City flocked to Bonifacio HighStreet Central Plaza on Friday evening totreat themselves to a free musical experi-ence.

Fans, even those who were not able toattend Owl City’s third concert in the coun-try, expressed their support and admirationon Twitter.

The “Fireflies” singer, whose real name isAdam Young, first announced the free con-cert through his social media accounts onFebruary.

Owl City is behind the hit songs “VanillaTwilight,” “To The Sky,” “When Can I See YouAgain” and “Good Time.” —Inquirer.net

Owl City holds freeconcert in Manila

MANILA/SORSOGON: Ferry services were shutdown and some seaside communities were warnedthey could be swamped by large waves as TyphoonNoul drew closer to the Philippines yesterday, offi-cials said.

The typhoon is set to smash into a small cluster ofcoastal towns in the mountainous north of Luzonisland early today bringing with it maximum sus-tained winds of 160 kilometres (100 miles) an hour,the state weather service said.

“Our advice is for people on the eastern seaboardto avoid outdoor activities,” state weather forecasterFernando Cada told AFP, while adding there was apossibility the typhoon could weaken as it nearsland.

Storm surges — tsunami-like waves generated bypowerful typhoons — that could reach 2.5 metres(8.2 feet) in height are forecast in Isabela provinceand two other areas of Luzon, he added.

He said heavy rain that could trigger floods and

landslides was also forecast near the eye of Noul,which is forecast to veer northeast towards southernTaiwan after running into Luzon’s mountain ranges.

The coastguard said it has shut down ferry servic-es on the threatened areas, leaving nearly 6,000 com-muters stranded at ports according to a tally by theNational Disaster Risk Reduction and ManagementCouncil.

Several hundred people living at a farming ham-let below the restive Bulusan volcano on Luzonisland’s southeastern tip were also evacuated Fridaydue to the potential threat of mudflows from accu-mulated ash deposits on its slopes.

Storms and typhoons routinely kill hundreds ofpeople in the Philippines each year.

Meanwhile, hundreds of people fled their homeson the slopes of a rumbling Philippine volcano onFriday as authorities warned of rain-driven mudflowsfrom an approaching typhoon that could bury themalive.

Around 500 residents of farming villages aroundBulusan volcano, many of them children and elderlywomen, boarded army trucks clutching sleepingmats and bags of clothes as Typhoon Noul boredown on the area.

“I have no choice but to evacuate. I may not bestrong enough to outrun the mud flows,” 66-year-oldhousewife Dolores Guela told AFP.

Officials said she and her meningitis-strickennine-year-old granddaughter would be amongabout 1,000 people taken to temporary shelters towait out the wrath of Noul, which was forecast tobring heavy rains in the region from late Friday.

State vulcanologists subsequently raised Alertlevel 1 — the lowest in a five-step warning system —on Bulusan. Minor ash explosions alone would notnormally prompt an evacuation, but authoritiesordered one nonetheless because of the threat ofmud flows from the approaching storm.

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Hundreds flee rumbling PH volcano, typhoonFerries shut down as typhoon approaches

MANILA: The Philippines expressed alarmThursday over what it said were escalatingChinese efforts to drive off Filipino aircraftfrom a disputed South China Sea island gar-risoned by Manila, in dangerous confronta-tions.

Rear Admiral Alexander Lopez said sevenFilipino patrol planes on separate flightsbetween Thitu island and Chinese-held SubiReef in the Spratly Islands had been warnedto stay away in radio messages from Chineseforces on Subi.

“Recently this area has been the source ofair challenges to our aircraft landing anddeparting from Pagasa island,” he told a hear-ing of the senate national defence committee,using the Filipino name for the Philippine-gar-risoned Thitu.

The Philippine military last week reportedan incident involving a Fokker plane whichwas challenged by a Chinese vessel on April19. But Lopez, commander of Filipino forces inthe South China Sea, said there had been sixother warnings issued since then.

All seven Filipino aircraft were addressed as“foreigner planes”, advised they were enteringa Chinese “military area”, and told to leave toavoid to avoid a possible “misjudgement”,Lopez told reporters after the hearing.

“We are navigating in international air-space and conducting normal patrols,” hequoted the Filipino pilots as replying. They didnot alter their course.

“Fear will bring you no good... The risk isalways there, but that’s what we’re being paidfor,” Lopez said.

China claims most of the resource-richSouth China Sea, even reefs, shoals and caysclose to the shores of its neighbours. Theclaims overlap those of Brunei, Malaysia, thePhilippines, Vietnam and Taiwan.

The Spratlys are considered a potentialAsian flashpoint, and claimant nations haveexpressed alarm as China has embarked onmassive reclamation activity. Lopez said sur-veillance showed Beijing was enlarging sevenfeatures of the Spratly group that it occupies,including Subi.

Satellite photos last month showed a run-way and harbour taking shape in one locationwhich was little more than a reef when worksbegan late last year.

The admiral said the reclamation wouldpotentially give China air and naval bases inthe disputed region and house “thousands” ofpersonnel.

“These developments are disturbing to saythe least, and alarming to say the most,”Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmintold the Senate hearing.

Asked if the Philippines feared Chinawould eventually try to seize Thitu, Gazmintold AFP: “We have a problem but we haven’tgiven up our claim to Pagasa. That remainsours.” “I don’t think China is ready to go to warover small islands,” he added.—AFP

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Bulusan, on the southeastern tip of the main island of Luzon, is about400 kilometres (249 miles) south of the capital, Manila. It is among thecountry’s 23 active volcanoes.

Noul would be the fourth major storm or typhoon to hit thePhilippines this year. The disaster-prone nation is lashed by an average of20 each year, routinely killing hundreds of people. In November 2013storm surges were the main killers as Super Storm Haiyan ravaged thecentral Philippines, leaving more than 7,350 people dead or missing.

“These people are trained to leave on short notice,” Norma Talosig,civil defence chief for the northeastern Philippines told AFP. —AFP

Philippines alarmed over China aircraft challenges in disputed sea

MANILA: Armed personnel of Philippine and Japanese Coast Guards board a ves-sel during a combined maritime exercise by the two nations in the waters offManila Bay, south of Manila, recently. The joint Maritime Law Enforcement exer-cise, known as MARLEN, was witnessed by coast guard officials from Asiannations including China. —AP

KUWAIT: Kuwait stage is ready for“Awitawanan “ (Song and Laughter ), thebiggest and grandest Filipino concertevent for Overseas Filipino Workers inKuwait on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the AlArabi Stadium in Mansouriya.Awitawanan will gather world-classFilipino artists Aiza Seguerra, NyoyVolante, Rayver Cruz, Arron Villaflor withDoris and Sabel of “Be Careful with MyHeart”. This concert event extravaganza isbrought to you by Western Union andAlpha Solutions Advertising, presented

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‘Awitawanan 2015 sa Kuwait’ Biyernes na! Philippines says notoriousbomb-maker killed by rebels

MANILA: A Filipino bomb-maker who was one of the country’stop terror suspects was killed by Muslim rebels who earliersigned a peace deal with the government, the Philippine mili-tary said on Wednesday. The U.S. government had offered a $1million reward for the capture and prosecution of Abdul BasitUsman. The Philippine government had offered a separatereward of 6.3 million pesos ($141, 500).

Military spokesman Brig. Gen Joselito Kakilala said MoroIslamic Liberation Front guerrillas killed Usman after he strayedinto their territory in southern Maguindanao province.

Military chief Gregorio Pio Catapang had said a day earlierthat Usman was apparently killed in a shootout with his ownmen after infighting among his bodyguards. But Catapang saiddetails were unclear and ordered an investigation.

“After receiving the detailed verbal report from our fieldunits, we have confirmed that the (Moro Islamic LiberationFront) had indeed carried out the neutralization of BasitUsman,” Kakilala said. He said Usman resisted when the guerril-las accosted him, triggering a shootout. Usman’s group strayedinto the rebels’ territory following military operations near thearea days earlier, he added.

“We reiterate our message of appreciation” Kakilala said,thanking the rebels for “showing sincerity in collaborating withthe government” in efforts against lawlessness and terrorism inthe south. —AP

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Tropa extends helping hand to Indian workers KUWAIT: The True and Reformed Overseas Pilipino Association (TROPA) headed by its founder Gahla Nicolas De Jesus, Chairman Mr. Christoper Hernandez, Vice President for Social Welfare Ms.Jocelyn Bay-an and PRO for Media Azul Abella, member John Paul Yana, collaborated with other nationalities to extend help to about 90 Indian distressed workers in Wafra, who worked withoutsalary for almost 4 months now. Tropa coordinated with a certain American Al Robinson together with his group members George Joseph, Lance Pullen, Allen Sewell, Ouseph Jos and PradeepGopalan of Camp Arian Kuwait and extended help to distressed workers. The Indian workers received food supplies and other necessities.

Filipino Language Christian Congregation celebrates Mother’s Day! KUWAIT: Bishop Jun Nones of the Filipino Language Christian Congregation (FLCC) Alpha And Omega Church led the group in celebrating mother’s day, an advancetreat/tribute to all their member mothers, ahead of Mother’s Day which will be celebrated today in the Philippines.

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Filipino Volunteer Groups attend ‘Sidra of Hope’ operetta at Bayan Palace KUWAIT: The Ilocano Women Organization in Kuwait (IWOK) led by Farida Al-Halimi, Malikhaing Kulturang Layag (MAKULAY) Filipino Artist Guild headed by Romano Roman, PHILSOC-MSKChairman Ana Del Mundo and Filipino Cultural Club President Mildred Lacson, volunteer groups at Al Sidra Centre watched an operetta entitled “Sidra of Hope” organized by the Al SidraAssociation for Psychological Care of Cancer Patients under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Amiri Diwan Theatre in Bayan Palace recently.Philippine Charge d’ Affaires Raul Dado (seventh from right) and Vice Consul Shiena Tesorero (fifth from right) also watched the operetta.

Canada and Philippines tolaunch free-trade talks

MONTREAL: Canada and the Philippinesannounced they will begin discussions overincreasing commerce between the twonations by lowering trade barriers, officialsfrom the two governments said Friday inOttawa.

The negotiations are part of a push byCanada to develop bilateral economic agree-ments in Asia as progress has slowed on thetwelve-country North American-Asia Pacifictrade accord, known as the Trans-PacificPartnership.

Canada’s trade minister will travel to Manilaby the end of the month to start negotiationson the free trade agreement, Prime MinisterStephen Harper said.

“We look forward to sharing with the prime

minister the prospects of growth in thePhilippines, particularly in the public-privatepartner infrastructure programs whereCanadian investors may wish to capitalize,” thePhilippine’s president Benigno Aquino said,describing the talks as “exploratory discus-sions.” Current trade between the Philippinesand Canada amounts to about Can$2 billion($1.65 billion), Harper said.

On Friday, Harper and Aquino discussedconditions for issuing work visas for Filipinosin Canada. There are about 700,000 Filipinos inthe country, according to government data.

The Canadian government committed tohelping the Philippines rebuild after a devas-tating typhoon left 7,350 people dead or miss-ing in 2013.—AFP

WASHINGTON: A former Department of Energy employee has beenindicted after attempting to hack agency computers to steal andthen sell nuclear secrets to Iran, China and Venezuela, US officials saidFriday.

Charles Harvey Eccleston, 62, who also worked at the NuclearRegulatory Commission, was snared in an FBI sting operation thatwas launched after he entered a foreign embassy and offered tohand over classified information, according to the affidavit. Ecclestonproposed to undercover FBI agents posing as representatives of theunnamed country to design and send Energy Department employ-ees “spear-phishing” emails that contained malware that could beused to extract classified nuclear information.

Eccleston, who faces up to 50 years in prison over the four

charges, offered to provide that sensitive information in return forpayment. He was detained by Philippine authorities in Manila onMarch 27, 2015 and deported to the US.

“As alleged in the indictment, Eccleston sought to compromise,exploit and damage US government computer systems that con-tained sensitive nuclear weapon-related information with the intentto allow foreign nations to gain access to that material,” said AssistantAttorney General John Carlin.

“When asked what he would do if Country A was not interested inobtaining the US government information Eccleston was offering,Eccleston stated he would go to China, Iran or Venezuela, as hebelieved these countries would be interested in the information,”according to FBI documents seen by AFP. —AFP

Former US govt employee ‘tried to sell nuclear secrets’

MANILA: Protesters, mostly students and teachers, shout slogansas they prepare to march for rally towards the Presidential Palaceto demand the suspension in the implementation of K-12 educa-tion program that adds two more years to the Basic EducationCycle yesterday, in Manila, Philippines. —AP

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Benigno Aquino III, presi-dent of the Philippines, wave to the audience after delivering remarks at RoyThompson Hall in Toronto on Friday. —AP

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IWOK holds ‘salon 101’ graduation for distressed OFWsKUWAIT: The Ilocano Women’s Organization in Kuwait (IWOK) in cooperation with the PhilippineOverseas Labour Office (POLO) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) held itsSalon 101 graduation ceremony yesterday and distributed certificates to 58 wards who com-pleted the Salon 101 course with emphasis on basic haircutting techniques and massage work-shop for the distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are staying temporarily at theFilipino Workers Resource Centre (FWRC) in Faiha, after escaping from their employers afterexperiencing some maltreatment. The IWOK Salon 101 workshop is part of the series of work-

shop that the group is organising this year which is in line with the smaller-scale livelihood proj-ect of Department of Labour and Employment’s Balik Pinay, Balik Hanapbuhay program forwomen OFWs. The event was attended by Philippine Charge d’ Affaires Atty Raul H Dado, LabourAttache Atty Cesar Chavez Jr, Assistant Labour Attache Angelita Narvaez, Welfare Officer NestorBurayag together with some POLO-OWWA staff including IWOK founders Farida Al-Halimi, RositaOrtiz and Mariam Al-Zankawi and other IWOK officers and members. Halimi taught the wardsthe basic haircutting techniques while Ortiz headed the massage workshop.

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KUWAIT: FBC’s 56th Badminton Tournament sponsored byPag-IBIG Fund entered its 3rd week of elimination at KuwaitDisabled Sports Club, Hawally. The tournament which is divid-ed into Morning and afternoon games managed by itsTournament Managers Eng. Louie Lagada, Vincent Diculin andAriel Abellar under the supervision of OIC President EmmanCarpio is being held in preparations for the 3rd Four FeathersCup. FBC will hold its badminton try-outs every Friday at 1:00in the afternoon at Kuwait Disabled sports club. This is insearch for the best players that will represent FBC Team.Former school varsity players from Philippines are welcome.Meanwhile, with the successful undertaking of the 56thBadminton Tournament 2nd PAGIBIG Fund Cup, the Filipino

Badminton Committee is all set for their KALAYAANTournament dubbed as HPI Championship Cup on May 22until June 12, 2015. FBCian Dr. CHIE Umandap is inviting all thebadminton enthusiast to register for its upcoming 57thBadminton Tournament . Simply visit FBC at their homecourtat Kuwait Disabled Sports Club or call 97197268. Meanwhile,HPI Country Representative Jobz Torrez introduced HPI asHyper Program International Direct Sales and TradingCorporation is a newly registered marketing company in thePhilippines. It started on April 8, 2014 and located at 301Cabrera Bldg, 103 Timog Avenue, Brgy. Sacred Heart, QuezonCity, Philippines. It’s company name has originated from itsMISSION to create business to build people and change lives.

To provide infinite growth and possibilities, through a uniqueand top of the line products, that brings prosperity to the livesof it’s members and their families. With an excellent productavailable in local and regional markets. HPi is conceptualizedby a group of vibrant, proficient and keen people who desiresto provide the highest quality products to its consumers, aswell as services through a distinctive marketing approach thatfortifies the achievements of the company together with peo-ple who wish to become a distributors. It is our commitmentto guide our members to the path of success and to providethem with the most generous compensation plan. For thoseinterested to join HPI kindly contact us on Tel nos: 96611529 or97443558

FBC’s 2nd ‘Pag-Ibig Fund Cup’ enters 3rd week elims

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Pacquiao, you’re not on my level: Mayweather

FBC’s 2nd‘Pag-IbigFund Cup’enters 3rdweek elims

MANILA: Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to add insult toManny Pacquiao’s injury. The American boxer Mayweather,who defeated Pacquiao by unanimous decision in the May 2fight at the MGM Grand fight in Las Vegas, has gone on theoffensive against Pacquiao, calling him a “sore loser” and a“coward” for mentioning his shoulder injury afterwards.

The interview with Jim Gray will air Saturday night duringShowtime’s replay of the fight.

A new clip of the interview shows Mayweather (48-0, 26knockouts) making more incendiary remarks towardsPacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs), who had surgery on his torn rightrotator cuff earlier this week.

Despite agreeing shortly after to a rematch, Mayweathersays he has changed his mind, and now says he doesn’t think

Pacquiao deserves one.“Manny Pacquiao, you’re not on my level. Manny Pacquiao,

you will never be on my level, period. Simple and plain. Acceptthe loss and say ‘Mayweather, you was the better fighter.’ It’sOK to be number two, it’s OK to be right behind me.”

Mayweather has also claimed that he’d beat Pacquiao 100times out of 100 if they fought that many times.

After the fight, Pacquiao said he went into the ring with aright shoulder injury that hampered his performance.Pacquiao had arthroscopic surgery Wednesday in Los Angelesto repair what his surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, termed a “sig-nificant tear” to his rotator cuff.

Pacquiao will be out of the ring for nine months to a year,but Mayweather, who planned to fight again in September in

the final bout of his six-fight Showtime/CBS contract and thenretire, told Smith he would fight Pacquiao in a rematch nextspring once he had healed. “I’m not going to buy into thebulls—- ... and I don’t want the public to buy into the bulls—-,”Mayweather said. “He lost. He knows he lost. I lost a lot ofrespect for him after all of this.”

Asked whether he could detect a problem with Pacquiao’sright arm during the fight, Mayweather said, “Absolutely not.He was fast. His left hand was fast. His right hand was fast, andhe was throwing them both fast and strong. Excuses, excuses.”

After the fight, Mayweather said his shoulders andhands were hurt going into the fight but he didn’t makeexcuses. He said he instead found a way to win, as healways does.—Rappler.com, ESPN

‘It’s OK to be number two, it’s OK to be right behind me,’Mayweather tells Pacquiao in a new interview on Showtime

LAS VEGAS: This file photo shows Floyd Mayweather Jr. gesturing during a press conference following his welterweight title fight in Las Vegas. Mayweather said in an upcom-ing interview with Showtime that at this moment he’s not interested in a rematch with Manny Pacquiao (right) “because he’s a sore loser and he’s a coward.” —AP