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Filipino Global Runner Cesar Guarin visits Riyadh  
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
May 20, 2013
 
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A man of passion and determination – this is what best describes Cesar Guarin, 56 years old known as the Filipino Global Runner and Father of the Ultramarathon, who recently visited Riyadh as part of his Middle East run which coincided with the National Labor Day Celebration on May 1, 2013 here.

Hon. Ezzedin H. Tago, Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Yemen joined by the Embassy Officials, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and community leaders and organizations warmly welcomed the Filipino Global Runner during his visit at the Embassy, to which, a short program was conducted in honor of his presence.
 
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2013 Mobily Cup 1st Conference formally opens  
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
May 8, 2013
 
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: SLC Inter-Company Bonafide Basketball Tournament dubbed as 2013 Mobily Cup 1st Conference with this year’s theme, “Enhancing the Unity, Camaraderie & Sportsmanship” had its successful opening ceremony on April 19, 2013 at the SLC Villa Basketball Court, 2nd Industrial Area, New Senaya here.

Hon. Romeo Pablo, Welfare Officer POLO/OWWA, representing the Philippine Embassy Riyadh, was the guest of honor and speaker. Pablo was joined by Saudi Lighting Company and General Lighting Company executives Engr. Magdi...
 
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4th PKR basketball tournament opens with a bang  
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
May 4, 2013
 
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:  Pinoy Kadribols Riyadh (PKR), a basketball organization formed out of friendship in 2009 is now becoming a household name in the basketball community after gathering 19 teams coming from different companies who’ll be vying for the 4th PKR basketball tournament 2013 championship trophy.

Year-by-year, PKR – a community of joyful, friendly basketball enthusiasts Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) under the helm of its Chairman Nel Bradecina, is proving its worth as a basketball organizer...
 
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Shutters Guild marks three years and counting
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
April 24, 2013
 
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: “A Passion for Photography,” this is what SHUTTERS GUILD live for – a guild where skills can be learned, shared, exercised and stretched. A guild composing and taking images without constraints of formal training, experience or tradition, Shutters Guild formed on October 2009 by Nathaniel Amores and...
 
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FAPS Men’s V-League ends on a high note  
Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
April 15, 2013
 
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: After the highly successful badminton and basketball tournaments, FAPS (Filipino Athletes and Performers Society) scores another winning event as it ended its volleyball league with a bang where Kamza Azmak remained victorious until the very end and bagged the most coveted 1st FAPS Men’s V-League 2013 Championship...
 
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Christelle – a star in the making; launches TeleMTV  
By Marlon B. VicenteMore
 
April 13, 2013
 
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Christelle Marie Aliasas known by the moniker Rie Aliasas to her supporters, dubbed as Riyadh Pop diva is now on track to becoming a star in the... More
FBCR holds induction ceremony; conducts in-house training  
By Marlon B. VicenteMore
 
April 4, 2013
 
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Filipino Confederation of Basketball Referees popularly known as FCBR to all basketball aficionados in the Kingdom had its annual Induction of Officers on March 22,... More
Palo ko alay sa puso mo ng FBC matagumpay  
By Marlon B. VicenteMore
 
March 31, 2013
 
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Kamakailan nga ay matagumpay na iginawad ng pamunuan ng FBC (Filipino Badminton Committee) Saudi Arabia Chapter sa pangunguna ni G. Nasser Hulleza ang tsekeng nagkakahalaga ng SR... More
Mawarid Food and SADCO scores basketball exhibition game  
By Marlon B. VicenteMore
 
March 22, 2013
 
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Sister companies Mawarid Food Company and Saudi Agricultural Development Company (SADCO) conceptualized a basketball exhibition game for its staff and employees dubbed as “Battle of the Champions”... More
Christelle to stage a farewell concert
By Marlon B. VicenteMore
 
March 19, 2013
 
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Christelle Marie Aliasas, dubbed as Saudi Arabia’s Pop Diva will be staging a farewell concert on March 21, 2013 at 6 o’clock in the evening.... More
 
PHL CONSULATE GENERAL PARTICIPATES IN CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO CULTURE, TRADITION IN HONOLULU
Department of Foreign Affairs
Fri 24th May 2013
 
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22 May 2013 - The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu actively supported and participated in three major events of the 21st Filipino Fiesta held from May 05 to 11 in Honolulu, Hawaii....
 
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BELLA FLORES, 84:  SCREEN VILLAIN LIKE NO OTHER  
by Pablo A. Tariman
Manila
Fri 24th May 2013
 
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            “In real life, she is the opposite of her screen villain role. She has a soft spot for everyone, the typical ‘pusong mamon’ so to speak.”

            Thus spoke veteran actress Boots Anson  Roa when she heard of the passing away of Bella Flores early Sunday morning.

            “She was a good friend of my mother way back during...
 
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FILIPINO ADVISERS IN AUSTRALIA SEEK JUSTICE FOR FILIPINO-AUSTRALIAN MURDERED IN THE PHILIPPINES
By Bobby Lastica
NSW-Australia
Wed 22nd May 2013
 
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Members of Australia’s Filipino Ministerial Consultative Committee (FMCC) urge Australian government’s assistance in seeking justice for murdered Adelaide-based Australian national Ceferino Lapuz Jr., who was gunned down on May 5 in the Philippines.

Norma Hennessy, Adelaide-based member of...
 
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SARUNG BANGGI: FROM MUSIC TO FILM
By Pablo A. Tariman
Manila
Wed 22nd May 2013
 
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            Bicol composer Potenciano Gregorio-- who penned the famous Bicol love song, “Sarung Banggi”--  turned  133 years old last May 18 with an Albay  festival carrying the name of his composition.

 But his famous love song has two birth dates: one...
 
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MoreAPSL patron to reaffirm Pinoy effect in Oz
By Evelyn A. Opilas,

Australia Philippines Services League (APSL) patron Federal
Member for Chifley Ed Husic, MP is set to reiterate the valuable contributions...
MoreFilipino Canadian  Teachers Conduct Entrepreneurship and Exemplary Teaching Practices Seminar for Educators
By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT.

The Philippine Teachers Association of Canada ( PTAC), holds its 7th Professional  Development Seminar on May 12, 2013 at St. Clair Forest...
MorePARANGAL DANCE COMPANY in San Francisco Celebrates 35th Anniversary
By Eric Solano Creative Director Parangal Dance Company

We celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival June 7 – 30 with a series of...
MoreAPCO Gears Up for Freedom Ball 2013
By Amor Ramos

The Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations, Inc, rolls out its finishing touches for the annual Freedom Ball celebration to commemorate...
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