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CDC-ME

CDC - Middle East Activities

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

 

Agta Awards

Si Senan Angara, magwading Jimmy at Albert Basco habang paggoronan ang Morey 2009 at Agta Awards. Nasa dideba ang naisip na disenyo (drawing ni Senan) ng parangal na iated sa mga mapiser.
 
 
 
 



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Saturday, August 19, 2006

 

Paule sa Morey 2009

Follow related topic at Agta Ako!

Play Video by clicking here.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2006

 

Casiguranin Smiles

my xrayRoot canal is cheaper in Riyadh if will consider only the minimum payment less insurance coverage. Most medical outreach progam held in Casiguran were dental services. Statistics presented were mostly numbers of tooth extracted and while it removed the pains from toothaches, gone with it also were beautiful Casiguranin smiles. Tooth extraction should be the last resort and most dentist would advice keeping the original tooth as much as possible. Dental care, of course, will avoid above medications. There are many Casiguran dentists that sure can offer their free services when needed which can be included in the Morey 2009 program. But insted of counting number tooth extracted, we should save casiguranin smiles by tooth-filling and/or root canal.

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Saturday, July 08, 2006

 

CDC-ME 8/2006-2009 Officers

Napaggoronan:

Ang pamaraan ng eleksyon ay concensus para di na magbotohan kundi paggoronan ang mapiser mamuno sa CDC-ME. Ang napiser na mga opisyal ng CDC-ME ay kade:

CDC-ME 2006-2009 Officers:
President: Rodrigo Orgas
Vice President: Roger Timbal
Secretary: Rolly Mora
Treasurer: Jimmy Basco
Public Relations Officers/ Area Facilitator:
Bernard Santorce
Boni Torre
Willy Mendez
Ding Esteves

Pinaghandaan na rin ang mag-asikasu para sa delegasyon ng CDC-ME sa Morey 2009 at napiser na mag-asikasu kade:

Morey 2009 Committee:

Food:
Bernard Santorce
Ding Esteves
Rolly Mora
Danny Tenerefe
Willy Mendez
Domingo Flores

Finance:
Jimmy Basco
Roger Timbal
Rodrigo Orgas

Secretariat:
Senan Angara
Ruth Tan
Francis Torre
Jun Timbal
Danny Garcia

Cultural:
Boni Torre
Ata Salamera
Edie Pineda
Bogs Aquino

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Sunday, July 02, 2006

 

Soccer


Uso rito ang soccer ati football. Alap ito sa esang mall kung san nakatutok ang ileng sa esang laban ng Brazil. Nakasali rin ang koponan ng Saudi sa World Cup.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006

 

MP3 - Senan Angara Speech

Play here MP3 recording of Senan Angara speech delivered at CDC-ME Oathtaking ceremony held last year or download here. Senan [+966507520820] will be celebrating his birthday on July 5.
 

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Saturday, June 24, 2006

 

Rayray

Aldew ng Kaelpas (Independence Day)
Philippine Embassy
Riyadh [more photos here and here]


TFC Popstar

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Friday, June 02, 2006

 

Sadik!

NASA ILALIM ng isang trak na pick-up si Ruben. Nakahiga siya sa isang platapormang degulong habang hinihigpitan niya ang kaha ng transmisyon. Naramdaman niyang tumatayo ang balahibo sa kanyang batok. “Pinapanood mo na naman ako, Habib?” sabi niya, habang patuloy na nakatingin sa ginagawa. “Aiwa, Sadik.” Sa bandang ulunan niya nanggaling ang sagot. Tumingala siya at nakitang sinisilip siya ng Arabong tsuper. “Salaam, ya Pilipini. Keef-halak alyoom?” “Mabuti naman, Habib. At ikaw?” “Tayyib, ilhamdulilah.” Mabuti rin, sa awa ng Diyos. Lumipat siya sa gilid ng sasakyan at dumapa sa sahig upang lalong masuri ang inaasikaso ni Ruben. “Kayong mga Pilipino, hanga ako sa inyo.” “Bakit mo nasabi iyon?” “Sa lahat ng mga banyaga dito, kayo ang pinakamasipag. At marami kayong alam. Marami kayong laman dito sa itaas.” Tinapik niya ang kanyang ulo. “Wajid mukk! Ikaw halimbawa, lagi kang maagang pumasok. Pagpasok naman, trabaho kaagad! Samantalang ‘yung iba diyan — mga Pakistani, mga Yemeni — isang oras munang iinom ng tsa at magkukwentuhan. Sabi ni Oscar ay dalawa daw ang trabaho mo sa Pilipinas, totoo ba iyon?” [ebook in PDF] Novel By: Noel De Leon related: [1]

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Sunday, May 28, 2006

 

Keta Keta



May 26 - Nagketa-keta de Senan, Roger at Nori sa Batha Riyadh tapos inumangay sa Khurais. Napaggoronan ang pa-computer sa mga elementary school, relief goods at Morey 2009. Nabanggit ni Senan na pekagi sa CDC mailist na baka te interesado magmalasakit magtuldo sa aanak sa Calabgan at Bianuan Elementary school sa paggamit ng computer.
Update: Nasa Jeddah si Bernard at nakauron si Francis sa Batha.

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New Saudi Labor Law

RIYADH, 24 April 2006 — The new Saudi labor law, which went into effect yesterday, has been welcomed by expatriates as it protects their rights and obliges the employer to bear all the expenses from the time of recruitment to his tenure under the sponsorship of the employer, such as payment of iqama and work permit fees and their renewal. [continue] [more]

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006

 

Saudi Arabia's reasons

 
Well, the old joke rings truer than ever: If the million OFWs working in the kingdom were to go home overnight, the Saudi Arabian economy might grind to a halt. (At least until a surge of Indonesian and other workers take up the slack.) [read INQ7]

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Sunday, April 09, 2006

 

Desert Rain

It rained last Wednesday [04/05/2006] afternoon in Riyadh. It was exactly last year that we catched a desert rainbow. Rain signals the end of Winter and welcomes Summer. Days passes like fallen leaves. To witness rarity like rain in the desert where it occurs once a year provides a pause, a breather, to break monotony, and appreciate the trivial. Watch the video clip here.
CDCME UPDATE: Met Roger and Nori on March 24 at Batha and Senan on April 6.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2006

 

Riyadh Sunset



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Saturday, January 21, 2006

 

Riyadh

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Friday, January 20, 2006

 

Dibet Elementary School Computer

 
Senan, Bernard:
 
This re-conditioned computer is for sale at 2nd Flr, Electron Center, Batha District, Riyadh, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia.
 
CDC-ME may consider buying it for Dibet Elementary School computerization which Jimmy could bring to Casiguran this February.
 
[Dibet was chosen to be the third recipient, first two were Ditinagyan and Calabgan, based on December 30 Morey]


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Monday, December 26, 2005

 

CDC Morey on December 30

Agtas in Riyadh are invited to attend Morey this December 30 at Roma, outskirts of Riyadh City. Contact Senan Angara at +966-50-7520820. More info on CDC - Middle East here.


updated below: click here to view photos

CDC - MIDDLE EAST
December 30, 2005 Minutes of Meeting
Rumah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

1. Duwa (2) taon ang termino ng mga opisyal. Eleksyon twing ikaduwa taon (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012..)
2. Denan ng computer ang mga iskul sa liblib na lugar sapul sa Calabgan, Bianuan, Dibet, Dibacong, Tinib-Calangcuasan. Natanggap na ang ated sa Calabgan at Bianuan. Sunud na patawed ay sa Dibet at Dibacong, baka sakali mabetbet na ni Jimmy (Basco) sa Pebrero.
3. MOREY 2009.
3.1 Magpalabas ang grupo ng CDC-ME sa mismong Morey. Pinaggoronan ang palabas na magpaketa ng kultura ng Ditengang Silangan na salihan mismo ng mga nagpag-uleang nagkorkor sa Saudi.
3.2 Kanya-kanyang baon na pangasiwaan ng bawat myembro ang preparasyon at betbet na mangiyel ng bawat angkan. Maghanda rin ang CDC-ME para sa pang-atanan na damakan.
3.3 Mangated ng hiwalay na kontribusyon para sa pondong magamit sa Morey 2009.
3.4 Magpalabas na salihan ng kabataan (Quiz Bee) pati na rin para sa lalakay ati babakes.
3.5 Yung magpag-gebwat ng Maynila at representante ng CDC sa bawat bansa ay mainam na maggoron muna sa Maynila bago sabay na rumektat pa-Casiguran.
3.6 Pagplanoan ang pagpatukoy sa kababayan ati mga kamag-anak ng planong Morey 2009.
3.7 Ang Morey ay esklusibong proyekto ng CDC at hindi ipaki-agum sa ibang selebrasyon ng pribado o publiko na patungkol sa 400th Centennial ng Casiguran.
3. Pinaggoronan ang Financial Statement. Ang mapurong butaw ay ipage-computer agad.
4. Nangitagtag ng direktoryo ng mga myembro para alistung magkadulawan. Magsulat rin ang bawat esa ng turungku at suhestyon.
5. Balak magpalimbag ng BANDILYO- Middle East Edition.
6. Itulos ang 'Relief Goods Operation'. Sapulan ng magpuron ng meated sa panga-telong pagpatawed.
7. Sinuleg ang mga nagamet sa 2005
7.1 pa-computer sa Calabgan at Bianuan
7.2 duwang (2) beses na 'relief goods operation'.
7.3 Eleksyon at Oath-taking
7.4 website ng CDC - ME
7.5 pagpalawak ng makaguman sa pagsugsug ng kapwa agagta sa Middle East

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Sunday, November 27, 2005

 

Panahon

 
Winter is about to start here at 20 deg. celcius,  23 deg drop from normal desert temperature. Philippine's is at 32 deg. concurrently and stays near that level.
 
 
 
Summer starts around March.

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Monday, November 14, 2005

 

Nightscape



Al Morooj nightscape, at right is Francis and Boni's (Torre) apartment.

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Monday, November 07, 2005

 

Dates



Dates, a kind of desert tree, a replica of which is used as display in one mall here.

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Saturday, October 29, 2005

 

Window Shop



Window shop display taken from the bus window.

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Saturday, October 22, 2005

 

Jeepney



Jeepney is the logo of Manila Plaza establishment. This is the roof design taken by looking-up the roof.

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Saturday, October 15, 2005

 

King Fahad Road



Faisaliah Tower at Night.

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Sunday, October 02, 2005

 

Weather Change

this is dynamic weather forecast which changes daily
Winter is near. 33 deg. celcius today which is near Philippines climate condition. It's an extreme change considering that just lately, it was 43 deg. celcius hot in here. It will drop to 14 lower in three months. Had recurring cold for two weeks now, probably due to weather change. Extreme cold weather causes the nose to bleed.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2005

 

Shawarma


Shawarma Restaurants: Magsawa ka sa manok ritu ta bawal ngani ng karne ng babuy. Te dinuguan din pero karneng baka. Ang shawarma ay karneng manok na kadalasang halo ay french fries (dulaw de ay potato chips), kamatis, saka pinigeran ng mayonaise. Kung magsawa ka ng shawarma ay te broasted, curry at kabsa (manok pa rin). Makasongsal sa karami ng mantika ang kanen de na hinaluan ng kulet ng kayo mangitet pa sa biro. Pag nasobraan ay maka-allergy sa kulet. Nasa letratu ay duwa sa pagkakanan na adene sa pag-giyanan ni Francis at Boni (Torre) sa Al Morooj District, Riyadh City.

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Naseem Morey

September 23, Bitarnis, 7:00 P.M: Nagketa-keta kade Boni (Torre), Doming (Flores), Senan (Angara) kade Bernard (Santorse) sa Naseem District. Napag-goronan ang pinatawed na computers sa .

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Saturday, September 24, 2005

 

Manila Plaza pag Gibi

Naketa tam sa aldew ang Manila Plaza. Ito naman ang alap sa gibi pag mademlag. Alap itu nung Biyarnis (9/23/05) ng alas-syete, katatapos ng sala (dasal). Sa adeg lang nitu yung cargo forwarder na pinangipatawedan ng computer pa-angay sa Bianuan at Calabgan.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2005

 

Makan Kaegber

 
paki-tepap monda meta atanan
Ito makan kaegber sa Saudia Airlines
 
paki-tepap monda meta atanan
Ito naman makan kaegber ng Philippine Airlines.

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Sunday, September 18, 2005

 

Sa Riyadh

 
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Matan-aw sa kariwe ang opisina ni Senan (Angara), Boni (Torre) at Xenos (Caruz) at sa bandang kanan ang opisina ni Francis (Torre).
 
 
Ito ang pagpagupetan sa Batha, Riyadh, depende kung Regal o Viva ka. Pero isa la rin daw may ari monda maski san ka sondep.

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Thursday, September 15, 2005

 

Tropa sa Riyadh

September 14, 2005, 11 P.M. Sheraton Hotel - Riyadh Restaurant. Si Senan (Angara) kaguman ang tropa sa Filipino media sa Riyadh. Inakit ni Senan na aguman sya umule sa Morey 2009 para maketa nila ang Casiguran.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2005

 

CDC - MIDDLE EAST COMPUTERIZATION PROJECT


Inasikaso de Senan (Angara), Francis (Torre) at Xenos (Caruz) ang patawed na mga computer para sa mga magpagadal na anak sa elementarya ng Bianuan at Calabgan. Ang duwang CPU at esang monitor ay nitoyag ni Francis at ang esang monitor ay toyag naman ni Senan. Inayos ni Xenos ang lasen ng computer at mga programs at pinagateng muna bago patawed. Kaguman sa ipatawed ay pangaduwang 'relief goods project' na pinurong abubot ng mga Agta. Sapul lang ito ng pangarap na madenan ng tig-esang computer, maski luma, ang mga pagiskulan monda di medimodyan ang sangkaanakan sa teknolohiya at modernong komunikasyon at maging dalan sa paghubog ng mga pasibul na pag-asa ng Casiguran. [soon: PDF: Letter to the Principal] Ang pamuktong ng susunod na mga computer ay napuron sa ambag ng mga Agta. Dinumulaw si Bernard (Santorse) para ma-abisuan ang sangka-Agtaan sa Riyadh na mag-morey ruway at magketa-keta sa Roma kade Jun Timbal. <cross-posted @ cdcme & cdc blogs>

[Kagi ng Agta: Maka-amwaw na makabengat at makasaneg ng kaging Agta. Sangan sa mga kaging nebengat sa morey na ito ay 'baken', 'ngiyes', 'ineg'.] Senan : +966(50)7520820; Francis: +966(50)2436129; Xenos: +966(50)2237200

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Monday, September 12, 2005

 

GMA visit to Riyadh postponed indefinitely

 
Arroyo has postponed her visit to Saudi Arabia to give both countries more time to hammer out agreements on energy security, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
 
The trip was originally set for Sept. 10 to 11, just before the President flies to New York to preside over a meeting of the UN Security Council and to attend a summit of world leaders that will coincide with the 60th founding anniversary of the United Nations. [read 1, 2]
 
 
 

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Monday, September 05, 2005

 

Saudi Billiards

dekal = bilyarAlap sa lubuk ng bilyaran. Esa sa pang-ibut ng stress dito ay magdekal. Maalala ko nung piso pa lang ang bayad sa mesa sa Casiguran tapos lista laang - igeret mo sa pisara yung utang. Eesa laang ang lamesa kaya pag te nagpustaan ay mapenpenan ka di makausek! Twing recess din sa Carmel ay angay sumingit muna magdekal sa kanto sabay mangi-amilot ng maduya at bananacue ng maglako sa dalan. Kalimitan din te mag-chess sa digdig. Maganda ang usek na bilyar at mahasa rin ang utak magprepara, pleasing ng mag-gusek. Magpa-tournament ang CDC sa Morey 2009. Dulawen tam na "Dekalan Tournament".

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Friday, September 02, 2005

 

Roger Timbal Turungku

September 2, 2005: Si Roger Timbal sa Manila Plaza, Batha, Riyadh. Nagkataong nagketa sila ng pamangkin nya at minadamanan ko sila. Napagkwentoan ang susunud na Morey ng CDCME sa Roma at plano sa Morey 2009. Tulos na rin nag-turungkuan.


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Tuesday, August 30, 2005

 

Saudi Golf

Dirab Golf Club is one of the courses where Senan Angara play golf tournamentsAugust 29, 2005: Golf is one way to have recreation in Saudi. It's not all deserts here, but you can also play golf in the sand, if you like. Dirab is one of such golf courses and Riyadh Green where Senan coaches Xenos to improve his swings.

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Monday, August 29, 2005

 

Saudi Labor

Got this from the Internet. In stark contrast with the Philippines, nationals here are paid more than expatriates. English proficiency is not an advantage. If you used to work for a call center and wish to apply here, speak Arabic!


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Saturday, August 27, 2005

 

Saudi Big Brother

Below are PBB Challenge:

- The lifestyle in the house is back to basics.
- Housemates will have no information about or from the outside world.
- Housemates will be cut-off completely from friends, families and loved ones.
- Complete strangers come together to live as Housemates and to create a unique family unit.
- The nomination process evicts people from the house.
- Everything that happens in the house and garden is filmed. This is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Ito ang papular na Manila PLaza na hilig tambayan ng mga Noypi. Epat na palapag na puro tindahan at restaurant, food court, sa pinaka-disonoExcept for the last two, Saudi life is almost like it, except real, more challenging and difficult. In Saudi, its really "back to basics", you have to do your own chores, 15 years ago for the first expats, there was no cellphone, not even a television (Ask Bernard and Senan!). Except for airmail letters, Saudi boys then were completely cut-off from family. Of course, we now have the modern means of communication but that could not make up for the "homesickness". No cinemas, beerhouse and if you are a bachelor, you're not supposed to mingle in public with women. (Of course, there are always exception to the rules and depends on how creative one can be :-)). You have to withstand extreme weather conditions at 16 to 43 degree celcius. You also come to live and work with complete strangers, not only for 100 but 730 days straight! To be one of the reality TV show finalist is a treat! Walang binesa! The winner will be given a million pesos, you come to live with 5 sexy, liberated, 'game' ladies who have to undress within your sight. They have a swimming pool, all basic needs supplied, and all they do is gossip, pass time and play games. Except for a chance to "boso", will it click to Pinoy and TFC audience?

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Friday, August 26, 2005

 

Saudi Market

Esa sa papular pamalengkean ng mga Pinoy sa Batha, Riyadh. Sais hanggang bentekwatro Riyals kada kilo ng sida, libre paibut ng hasang.


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Tuesday, August 23, 2005

 

Agta Ako!, "Noypi"

Click photo to view CDC - Middle East Morey 2005 photo slideshow. Please turn-on PC speaker to hear background music. (Music may not play if linked MP3 file was moved or deleted)
 
 


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Monday, August 22, 2005

 

Computer Donation

Xenos invited Agtas in Saudi for Diving Lesson in Jeddah this September 28. Senan picked-up two CPU (computers) from Francis yesterday afternoon, August 21, to be donated to remote schools in Casiguran. Plans to donate satellite disks and VHS player with TV (for educational materials) was also discussed.


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Sunday, August 21, 2005

 

"Bayad Po"

Pilipino - Arabic Translation
"Bayad" - "Naper"
"Para" - "Nasel"
"Magkano" - "Kam"
"Dos" - "Itnen"
Te pampasahero ding mini-bus ditu na karamihang sakay ay Indiano, Bangladeshi saka Noypi. Walang pasaherong bebi, hiwalay ang bebi sa laleke pwera sa nga pamilya o dulaw de ay "couples". Purus din nakataklub ang bebi pag lumuwas. Dos ang pinakamababang bayad na kinse kung mag-taxi. Gewatan rin ang pagbayad ta kalimitang walang kundoktor.


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Friday, August 19, 2005

 

Landmark


Al Faisaliah Tower is the first skyscraper in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, followed by Kingdom Tower on the same street along King Fahad or Olaya Avenue. Kingdom Tower was once considered one of the ten world's most beautiful buildings. King Fahad and Olaya are parallel roads adjacent to each other. On these business district that Bonnie Torre (TFC) , Francis Torre (ALJ), Senan Angara (Dallah) and Xenos Angara-Caruz' (STC) respective offices are located. The design of Al Faisaliah Tower is inspired by the Islamic pointed arc. Within Riyadh, these two towers are prominent and since there are no other competing high-rise building, is a good landmark and point of reference when you lost your way in the city. These photos were taken from different directions on my way to Olaya Avenue where Al Faisaliah Tower can be seen. It is like seeing Ermita Hill from Minanga, Dilod, Dipagbato and other areas in Casiguran.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2005

 

Battle of the Bands 2009

Senan Angara already contacted one Pinoy Band based in Saudi to perform FREE in "Morey Night" celebration in 2009. This band in addition to his brother Rene's Casiguranin band are among the attractions in Morey 2009. Long term plans like connecting residents of Casiguran with expatriates and accessibility to sattelite communications (satdisk cheaper in Saudi) was also discussed. Allan Villar and Senan Angara are both Electronics Communications Engineering (ECE) graduate whose experience and talents can help achieve this vision.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2005

 

Saudi Pharmacy

Had medical check-up lately. Below are prescription drugs for sinusitis and throat dryness due to hot weather (43+ deg. celc). In Saudi, one has to have more water intake than usual.

Doctors here seems to prescribe more than ordinary and pharmacist gives out medicines by boxes more than you'll need. Walang tingi. And for some dental treatment had to take this.

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Monday, August 15, 2005

 

Quiapo

San itu alap? Quiapo? Tama, Quiapo sa Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Ang Batha District ay kumen na Chinatown ng mga Pinoy. Ang dulawan dito ay "kabayan". Dito ang tambayan ng mga Pinoy twing Huwebes at Biyarnis - pinaka-Sabado at Linggo de. Maraming pagkakanan ng luto sa kotam. Makatawa ka na makapospos rin magkagi ng sabedit na Tagalog yung mga tindero ritu. "Mura Lang", "Dito Kabayan", "Tawad", "Magkano", "Barat". Oorayen me na te magbengat ng "Ubet mo!", "Magloplop ka!", "Kung padeldel?!"

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TXT

Madidebaw lang kaligayahan ng nasa Saudi o ibang bansa. Makatanggap lang ng "text" ay sobrang tuwa na. "Txt" laang ang magtongko sa magdalipot na diget para maibut ang amwaw. Nasa dideba ay esa sa mga pagtawagan dito ng long distance gamit ang VOIP - Voice over Internet Protocol. Walang pinag-iba sa naka-Yahoo messenger ka na nag-voice chat. Medyo makatipid rito ng singkwenta porsyento kumpara sa regular na landline o sa payphone na dulaw de ay "cabin".

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Wednesday, August 10, 2005

 

August 9 Meeting


Bernard Santorce called to check on plans and updates. Dammam meeting is set on mid-September after Bernard and Senan's cars have been reconditioned. Senan Angara and Francis met at the latter's ALJ office in Olaya, Riyadh. Recent CDC mailist topics and next CDCME meeting were discussed. Afterwards, they proceeeded to Francis and Bonie's apartment for coffee break. Then went to Riyadh Green Golf Driving range at 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The computers will be picked-up for re-formatting on Friday (7:00 a.m.)

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Tuesday, August 09, 2005

 

CDC-ME will donate computers to Barrio Schools

CDC-ME will donate computers to barrio schools. Francisco Monreal Torre pledged to donate two (2) used Pentium-3 personal computers (to be re-formatted before shipping). He will also donate his used items in the next CDCME Outreach Program. Computerization program is one of CDC-ME's program of action for this year under Mr. Senan Angara's leadership. CDC-ME members also plans to schedule their yearly vacations in 2009 to participate in CDC Morey.

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Saturday, August 06, 2005

 

Email Warning

Subject: New Modus Operandi!!!

Mga
kababayaan mag ingat!!!!


Hindi ko pa dapat bangitin ang pangayayaring
ito, dahil baka makaepecto sa pag sisiyasat g may
kapangyarihan. pero ito daw ay tutuo ayon sa naranasang ng kaibigan
ko kagabe lang nangyare 3rd Aug.’2005.


Nakatira ang kasama ko sa 2nd floor apartment, at
bago siya pumasok sa building may 3 kalalakihan na saudi at isang
babae arabyana ang humarang sa kanya at tinutukan siya ng patalim sa
likod, at pinasunod mismo siya sa kangyang bahay sa itaas 2nd
fllor. Ng nakapasok na siya sa bahay, sinabihan siya ng isang
katutubo na tumabi sa kasama nilang babae, at nagulat siya ng kunan
siya na katabi ang babae ng cell phone camera. Wala siyang
nagawa kundi sumunod sa kanila dahil dilang may patalim at mga ito,
kundi malalaki pa ang katawan na maitim. Tinuro ng isa ang
isang kuarto duon sa bahay at pinipilit siyang makipag sex sa babae
at kukunan daw nila ng Video, hindi siya pumayag, ang sabi ng
kaibigan ko ay patayin na lang siya kesa gawin iyon. Isa lang
daw ang naiisip niya na gagawing black mail sa kanya iyon, para
isumbong siya sa compania niya na meron siyang babae na katutubo
kasi mismo lahat ng ID, iqama at mga papeles niya sa pitaka ay nakunan
lahat ng camera, kinuha na rin mismo ng laman ng kanyang wallet na
mahigit 1000 riyals. Ng medyo may dumadating sa may hagdanan na papasok sa
bahay, medyo napukaw at nagmamadali silang umalis pero, bago iyon
nagbangit ang isa na babalik sila na hihingi ng pera buwan buwan kung hindi
makakarating ang video at pictures sa Pulis at Compania ng pinagtatrabahuhan
niya.


Kaya nga mga kababayan kung meron kayong naranasan
o may nagkuento ng Ganitong ganito, ay ipakalat agad sa email at
para mapag ingat pa ang ating Ibang kababayan at isa pa para mahuli
ang mga taong ito, at puwede nating Isipin mga kababayan na marami
pang puedeng gawin ang mga ito kung nakapasok Na ito bahay, na maari
nilang limasin ang mga gamit duon, dahil ang punto dito Ay pera o pagnanakaw ng gamit.


Binangit ko na ito agad para di mahuli ang lahat,
at para makapag ingat ng mabute.


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Wednesday, August 03, 2005

 

Agta Locator


AgtaLocator-FrancisBoni
Originally uploaded by Casiguran Moderator.
CDC aims to connect Agtas worldwide. CDC's Agta Locator aims to make Agta locations' searchable. Here is Francisco and Bonifacio Torre's residence in Al Morouj District in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Monday, July 25, 2005

 

Bareta sa Middle East

THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is looking into the death of a Filipino worker whose body was found in a Saudi Arabian desert. [read]

The Philippines banned housemaids from working in Saudi Arabia in the 1980s, which resulted in employers also putting a stop to the hiring of skilled Filipino workers. [read]

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Sunday, July 24, 2005

 

Pakarkar



Te rombaan din magpakarkar ng bus dito sa Riyadh.

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CDC-ME Oathtaking Ceremonies Video

Video of CDC-ME Oathtaking Ceremonies, viewable in VLC Media Player. The link will expire on July 31.

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Saturday, July 23, 2005

 

Featured CDC-ME Member: Francisco Monreal Torre

Francisco Monreal Torre works at ALJ, a partner of Toyota in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Francis presently lives in his own apartment at Al Morooj district, a few blocks away from his office. Above is the entrance to their office along Olaya Road (Riyadh's equivalent of Ayala Avenue in Makati). Francis is very active member and supportive of CDCME efforts in Riyadh and will donate some of his unused items in the next CDCME outreach program. Francis is from Barangay 7 in Casiguran and graduated from Mount Carmel in 1982.


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Tuesday, July 19, 2005

 

CDC-ME Directory

Partial list of Agtas in Middle East. To contact them via mobile, dial +966-50-number. For example, to call Senan, dial 00966507520820. You may also send SMS (TXT) using the same format (PHP15/message).

Ngaran

Mobile

Alcantara, Hazel

Angara, Senan

050-7520820

Basco, Jimmy

050-7401432

Caruz, Xenus

050-2237200

Chavez, Lito

De Guzman, Lenny

Esteves, Ding

050-2479576

Flores, Doming

050-2198625

Garcia, Danilo R.

050-7069787

Guerrero, Jesse

050-8327066

Homriano, Danilo

050-2191167

Mendez, Willy

050-7334821

Orgas, Rodrigo M.

050-6986962

Pio, Rodolfo

Salamera, Belardo

050-1812145

Santorce, Bernard

050-2937952

Tanteo, Domingo

Tarroza, Reynan

Tenerefe, Danny

050-9527739

Timbal, Andres R., Jr.

050-0483814

Timbal, Jun

Timbal, Roger

050-8344733

Torre, Boni

050-2863764

Torre, Francis

050-2436129

Torres, Sit

050-8404529

Triviana, Biato

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Monday, July 18, 2005

 

Human Trafficking

In neighboring Saudi Arabia, a nongovernmental human rights watchdog, the National Human Rights Association, says that it has received about 2,000 complaints of abuse since it was established last year.

The State Department, in its annual trafficking report, says, "Saudi Arabia is a destination for men and women from South and East Asia and East Africa trafficked for the purpose of labor exploitation, and for children from Yemen, Afghanistan, and Africa trafficking for forced begging." [read more]

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Saturday, July 16, 2005

 

CDC Vision and More

Bernard Santorse's Flat, Al Naseem District, Riyadh, KSA
7:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Dinner at Bernard's Flat. General Membership Meeting was set on July 21. Agenda was discussed. Members were called to notify of the meeting. Ruth Tan offered to host the next meeting at their residence. CDC to buy one computer to be donated to Casiguran school.

Dunkin Donut Coffee Bar, Al Othaim - Al Morooj District, Riyadh, KSA
10:00 - 11:45 P.M.


At the onset, CDC has been challenged (April 2001) to come-up with a tangible physical project to manifest it's existence. "Hanggang san kayo?". However, CDC felt that helping shape Casiguranin collective consciousness through Bandilyo, though cannot be seen, has far more relevant and broader benefits compared with physical facilities improvements such as a waiting shed, street marker, grotto or basketball court. CDC is not interested in trivial and one-time shot projects. CDC's own challenge is for the present generation to provide an answer instead of a question or continue to wonder and despair over the old saying, "matanda na tum bayan tam...". Our mother town have had many successful children in different fields, but sadly , the town's socio-economic condition is not reflective of the affluence and success of it's children. CDC's challenge (October 2001) to the present generation - "Where are our mother town's sons and daughters to offer their talents back to their hometown?". As birthplace, Casiguran is MOTHER (town) to us, "Inang Bayan". After finding success elsewhere, how could anyone just leave and forget one's "mother" and "roots"?" "Agta Ako!" embodies the aspirations of a concerned Casiguranin. It is a positive statement of who we are and what we want to be.

For its part, CDC plans to put-up a Center to house several facilities that will provide venue for Casiguranin youth's character formation and hone their talents. Livelihood training programs, and the like, may also be conducted. It will put-up intra-sectoral research institution to conduct research and provide directions towards Casiguran development. The center will be funded at first to eventually become self-sustainable institution to ensure it's continuance.
Each CDC country chapter is independent yet united under the umbrella organization towards a common vision. Each chapter is like a martial arts club (Dojo) that independently maintains its club and affiliate to the Foundation (Main Headquarter) to ascribe to the same ethical values. CDC is a socio-civic organization of Casiguranin that wishes to "payback" (or "pay forward" the younger generation) or "uplift" the condition or welfare of their "home"-town or "mother"-town as one Agta family. Through the Internet, distance is no longer a hindrance to help. "Adayo man, Adene rin!". Members of each chapter may, as an offshoot of the interaction, may come-up with a joint cooperation or commercial endeavour (cooperative or business) but such activities should be separate from the organizational structure.

Morey and Casiguran mailist is a venue for Casiguranins to interact, network, discuss, brainstorm, socialize and have fun at the same time. CDC is not a yearly event but a continuing experience through asynchronous email communication. The organizational set-up is fluid and free-flowing. "Walang Nedamo, Walang Nedimodyan". Where one idea could be shared by one or two which in-coming members could support because it has been their idea too for a long time. Nobody originally owns the idea but every new supporter is a partaker, a stakeholder of that dream. Morey means "Samleya", CDC being an incubator of ideas. Every new member is a convert. Morey is a venue to gather Agtas who share the same vision and on their individual or cooperative effort help find ways to realize them. "Maki-bareta, Maki-morey, Maki-uron"

According to Senan, CDC vision is like an Insurance Policy. It is a promise and a guarantee which you cannot claim for now but ensure a benefit at maturity date. CDC vision is simple, in fact very obvious, achievable and tangible yet like an education which takes a learning process needs investment that secures a better future which cannot be taken away from us.

(Note: This CDC-ME blog post is cross-posted at http://casiguran.blogspot.com)

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Friday, July 15, 2005

 

Saudi Abode

Saudi Neighborhood

Saudi Chores

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