CDC-ME

Agta Awards

2006-10-03T23:33:00.000-07:00

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.

Paule sa Morey 2009

2006-08-19T04:22:00.000-07:00

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Casiguranin Smiles

2006-07-26T01:36:00.000-07:00

Root 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.

CDC-ME 8/2006-2009 Officers

2006-07-08T06:07:00.000-07:00

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

Soccer

2006-07-02T23:45:00.000-07:00

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.

MP3 - Senan Angara Speech

2006-06-27T00:59:00.000-07:00

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.

Rayray

2006-06-24T22:55:00.000-07:00

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

TFC Popstar

Sadik!

2006-06-02T22:48:00.000-07:00

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]

Keta Keta

2006-05-28T01:59:00.000-07:00

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.

New Saudi Labor Law

2006-05-28T01:57:00.000-07:00

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]

Saudi Arabia's reasons

2006-05-23T05:42:00.000-07:00

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]

Desert Rain

2006-04-09T01:17:00.000-07:00

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.

Riyadh Sunset

2006-01-25T00:20:00.000-08:00

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Riyadh

2006-01-21T01:21:00.000-08:00

Dibet Elementary School Computer

2006-01-20T23:12:00.000-08:00

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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CDC Morey on December 30

2005-12-26T04:14:00.000-08:00

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

Panahon

2005-11-27T23:51:00.000-08:00

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.

Nightscape

2005-11-14T01:02:00.000-08:00

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

Dates

2005-11-07T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

Window Shop

2005-10-29T00:57:00.000-07:00

Window shop display taken from the bus window.

Jeepney

2005-10-22T00:55:00.000-07:00

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

King Fahad Road

2005-10-15T00:54:00.000-07:00

Faisaliah Tower at Night.

Weather Change

2005-10-02T02:40:00.000-07:00

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.

Shawarma

2005-09-27T22:08:00.000-07:00

Shawarma Restaurants: Magsawa ka sa manok ritu ta bawal ngani kuman 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. casiguran

Naseem Morey

2005-09-27T00:07:00.000-07:00

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 Bianuan at Calabgan.

Manila Plaza pag Gibi

2005-09-24T23:52:00.000-07:00

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.

Makan Kaegber

2005-09-21T00:20:00.000-07:00

Ito makan kaegber sa Saudia Airlines

Ito naman makan kaegber ng Philippine Airlines.

Sa Riyadh

2005-09-18T01:07:00.000-07:00

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.

Tropa sa Riyadh

2005-09-15T04:15:00.000-07:00

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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CDC - MIDDLE EAST COMPUTERIZATION PROJECT

2005-09-13T23:33:00.000-07:00

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

GMA visit to Riyadh postponed indefinitely

2005-09-12T23:12:00.000-07:00

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]

Saudi Billiards

2005-09-05T23:25:00.000-07:00

Alap 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".

Roger Timbal Turungku

2005-09-02T22:58:00.000-07:00

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.

Riyadh...

2005-08-31T04:43:00.000-07:00

Dyu, dattonan mo ned ng text itong mga pix na nakabarebud dito –Ibinatikal ko ito sa blogger pero hindi autopublish yung setup ko ng email kaya pede mo pang i-edit bago mo i-post.

Thank you Xenos sa pangibatikal sa nakabarebed na leletratu sa email :-). Magkalanget ka mala sa kakangarekngek sa kadisalad ng kaging Agta. Itu ang siyudad ng Riyadh na galugad na laang ng mga Agta. Si Senan ay dinaig pa ang Badu (native na Saudi) sa pagmaneho. Lekaw na lang de Xenos, Digs, Bernard, Francis, Boni, Jimmy at Senan at iba pa ang mga kakalsada ritu. Itu ang sentro ng Riyadh at yung te Arko sa dideba ay dalan paangay ng Airport na kadamoan mung meta pademet at sya rin damanan kasole. Tepapan mo tu dyu para malidip pa yung iba.

Saudi Golf

2005-08-30T01:51:00.000-07:00

August 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.

Saudi Labor

2005-08-29T22:55:00.000-07:00

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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Saudi Big Brother

2005-08-27T22:26:00.000-07:00

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.

Except 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?

FW: Traffic Violation

2005-08-27T06:53:00.000-07:00

I recently received an email with this very useful information. Here in Saudi Arabia, every legal transaction (including traffic violation) is linked to an individual’s IQAMA (migrant worker’s residence ID). An IQAMA holds information about an individual like employer/sponsor, job title, etc.

FYI

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Do you have a traffic violation? Here's a fast and simple way to check:

1. Simply call tel. NO. 01 2928888

2. Then press 2 for English and then enter your ID/ IQAMA number.
3. A computer activated voice will then let you know if you have
any outstanding traffic violation ticket.

PASS IT ON TO OTHERS TOO WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED.

Saudi Market

2005-08-26T22:09:00.000-07:00

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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July 7 Meeting (very late post)

2005-08-25T10:09:00.000-07:00

July 27, 2005

Lugar: Bernard Santorce's flat

Mga inumangay:

Senan Angara
Roger Timbal
Bernard Santorse
Jimmy Basco
Xenos Caruz
Rollie Esteves
Jun Timbal
Danny Garcia

Mga pinagoronan:

Budget
* It was agreed that function expenses should be shared with by the participants such that existing fund by the group is not compromised.
* Review of collectibles from members
Dos and Don'ts
* New members were welcomed and oriented with the group's "dos and don’t's"
Calendar of Events
* It was agreed that monthly meeting will be held every first Friday of each month at 6pm
* A calendar of events will be built such that activities may be planned and scheduled accordingly
PANGKABUHAYAN
* The group will solicit ideas among its members for livelihood programs
* This will be a regular agenda in the succeeding "moreys"
Projects
* A Personal Computer is planned to be given to the elementary school in Bianoan.
Bianoan was chosen as the first recipient of this project as most of the members are from this town.
Individual contributions will be gathered to finance this project, and if the is cash not sufficient from this, then the group may turn to the existing fund for additional cash.
* Relief Goods previously sent to Manila from Riyadh is yet to be shipped to Casiguran because of current unavailability of trucking service.
· This will only be the first of hopefully many more batch to come.
· Future "relief goods" batch will be gathered at Rod Orgas' place for storage (will then be shipped as soon as the volume is reasonable enough)
* Morey 2009 is suggested to be discussed in detail in the succeeding monthly morey

Agta Ako!, "Noypi"

2005-08-23T23:36:00.000-07:00

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Computer Donation

2005-08-22T05:36:00.000-07:00

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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"Bayad Po"

2005-08-21T22:35:00.000-07:00

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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Landmark

2005-08-19T22:41:00.000-07:00

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.

Battle of the Bands 2009

2005-08-17T02:01:00.000-07:00

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.

Saudi Pharmacy

2005-08-16T23:02:00.000-07:00

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.

Quiapo

2005-08-15T22:09:00.000-07:00

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?!"

TXT

2005-08-15T06:09:00.000-07:00

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".

August 9 Meeting

2005-08-10T03:50:00.000-07:00

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.)

CDC-ME will donate computers to Barrio Schools

2005-08-09T01:14:00.000-07:00

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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Email Warning

2005-08-06T07:49:00.000-07:00

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.

Nagmamalasakit na kasamahan,

Agta Locator

2005-08-03T00:08:00.000-07:00

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.

Bareta sa Middle East

2005-07-25T22:30:00.000-07:00

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]

Pakarkar

2005-07-24T04:24:00.000-07:00

Te rombaan din magpakarkar ng bus dito sa Riyadh.

CDC-ME Oathtaking Ceremonies Video

2005-07-24T02:13:00.000-07:00

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

Featured CDC-ME Member: Francisco Monreal Torre

2005-07-23T23:00:00.000-07:00

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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CDC-ME Directory

2005-07-19T02:14:00.000-07:00

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

Human Trafficking

2005-07-18T22:07:00.000-07:00

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]

CDC Vision and More

2005-07-16T22:47:00.000-07:00

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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2005-07-15T22:51:00.000-07:00

Saudi Abode

Saudi Neighborhood

Saudi Chores

Saudi Medicine

2005-07-02T22:49:00.000-07:00

I miss Neozep and Medicol.

Saudi Readings

2005-07-02T01:51:00.000-07:00

Entry to Saudi

2005-07-02T01:36:00.000-07:00

CDC-ME GUEST SPEAKER

2005-06-20T22:20:00.000-07:00

Dr. Carlito Astillero, CDC-ME Oathtaking Ceremony Guest Speaker

CDC-ME Oathtaking Ceremony

2005-06-14T01:01:00.000-07:00

For more details on the CDC-ME Oathtaking, please visit this page. click here for photos.

The CDC-ME group during their June 10 Meeting at Bernard's Flat in Naseem District, Riyadh.

Interview with CDC-ME President

2005-05-04T05:33:00.000-07:00

Please read interview here

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2005-05-03T03:28:00.000-07:00

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April 30 Meeting

2005-05-01T06:35:00.000-07:00

Petsa: April 30, 2005

Mga nepaot ng uron:

De Bernard at Senan sa Naseem District tulos dinumaman kay Digoy.

Napaggoronan:

1. Mangated ng computer na mabetbet ni Bernard kaule monda te magamit ang aanak.

2. Magsita ng magbetbet ng relief goods pa-Casiguran. (Mangated rin si Francis Torre ng relief goods base sa uron sa balay de (Al Morooj) nung April 29).

3. Mangi-geret ng Bandilyo - Middle East na ang lasen ay tungkol sa kakagumang agta at kapuket na "pakeligip" (interview) sa sangang opisyal.

4. Mangipenpen ng kapuket na piyek ang Middle East para sa pagparehistro ng CDC.

5. Mangidaus ng "oathtaking" sa Riyadh.

6. Arasen ang mga agagta sa Dammam at tulos makipayes.

7. Paghandaan na sabay bumakasyon sa Morey 2009.

8. Magropon ruway sa katapusan ng Hunyo monda makasamleya atanan.

"Ilos"

2005-03-12T21:02:00.000-08:00

Ilos

March
5, 2005: near Talatin Area, Riyadh, KSA. While brainstorming plans for CDC GRAND MOREY and AGTA AWARDS,
Senan (Angara) came-up with the suggestion to use "Ilos" for the plaque design to be awarded to distinguished Casiguranins (Agta). "Ilos" si a root crop found in the mountains eaten by Agtas. It is a sticky crop that can be prepared as cake or as bread dough. There was a
bounty of these before the logging proliferated. This is one trade secret of the agtas for their survival in the forest. Certainly, if you can eat this, you can survive, imagine Tom Hank's character in Cast Away. It is a fitting symbolism for the Agta Awards.

Ilos being ugat depicts Casiguranins' attachments to their mother town and kababayans. Though away, we cannot be uprooted as we remained concerned and goes back to our hometown. Its being available and useful in the most hostile environment symbolizes our resilience in the face of the strongest typhoons and blatant corruption. For 400 years now, we are the true survivors.

Agta Awards is Casiguran.com's way of giving tribute to distinguished Casiguranins in several areas of endeavour in public service. We wish to honor and recognize selfless Agtas who have dedicated their life to a mission that benefited many or simply as an exemplary example that inspired others. By looking up to our forebears we hope to set a good tradition and exemplify the good virtues of our tribe - Casiguranin, a special minority group distinct from the nomadic Casiguranin Agta. Details and mechanics for the awards will be published in Bandilyo.

Senan Arrived in Riyadh from Vacation

2005-03-06T04:46:00.000-08:00

Xenos fetched Senan from the RIyadh International Airport on March 4. A meeting was held March 5 and coordinated with Bernard via phone.

Riyal to Peso

2005-03-02T01:02:00.000-08:00

Desert Rainbow

2005-03-01T00:22:00.000-08:00

Rayray sa Baybay

2005-02-06T06:57:00.000-08:00

Rayray sa Baybay. Riyadh Red Sand

The beauty of Dalugan, Casiguran, Aurora

2005-02-05T00:23:00.000-08:00

BatangBaler :: Arte :: Olin Pictures

February 11 Meeting

2005-02-02T02:32:00.000-08:00

The monthly meeting is reset on February 11. Call Bernard for details: +966-50-2937952.

No foul play in Leong�s death in Saudi Arabia, says DFA - February 01, 2005

2005-02-01T02:20:00.000-08:00

No foul play in Leong�s death in Saudi Arabia, says DFA - February 01, 2005

Updates from Senan, Xenos and Bernard

2005-01-30T05:36:00.000-08:00

Last week, Senan called before he left for the Philippines to give reminders on CDC-ME monthly moreys and payment instructions for shipping costs of relief goods. Senan called Xenos upon arriving in the Philippines but was out-of-town. Xenos flied back to Riyadh immediately after and informed CDC-ME of the status of relief goods yet to be received and transported to Casiguran.

Bernard informed the group that morey is set on February 4 at Naseem District.

Floods kill 22 in Saudi Arabia - (United Press International)

2005-01-29T01:08:00.000-08:00

Floods kill 22 in Saudi Arabia - (United Press International): "Torrential rains and floods killed 22 people, including children, in southern and western Saudi Arabia in the past two days, official sources said Wednesday. "

Missing Filipino in Saudi found dead; Arroyo wants probe - January 29, 2005

2005-01-29T01:05:00.000-08:00

Missing Filipino in Saudi found dead; Arroyo wants probe - January 29, 2005: "(2nd UPDATE) A FILIPINO reported missing in Saudi Arabia was found dead by Philippine embassy officials in a hospital following a vehicular accident, reports culled by INQ7.net said Thursday."

Sun.Star Network Online - Filipino worker reported missing in Saudi Arabia

2005-01-24T04:02:00.000-08:00

Sun.Star Network Online - Filipino worker reported missing in Saudi Arabia: "He has not been heard from since his employer asked him to pick up plane tickets about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from their office on January 11, Asuque said, adding that the car he was driving was also missing. "

POPICON

2005-01-15T02:08:00.000-08:00

POPICON
Originally uploaded by Casiguran Moderator.

All Casiguranins in Riyadh are invited to watch this version of "Star in a Million" at the Philippine Embassy on January 27, 5:00 p.m.

Filipinos overseas sent RM29bil home last year

2005-01-14T21:29:00.000-08:00

Read More: "Central bank deputy governor Amando Tetangco earlier projected total remittances of 8.3-8.4 billion for the whole of 2004, or 9.2 percent more than the 7.6 billion dollars remitted in 2003.

These inflows from an estimated eight million Filipinos working overseas normally account for about one percentage point of annualized growth in the country's gross national product.

The United States, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Japan, Britain, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates remained the major sources of these inflows during the 11-month period, the central bank said.
"

CDC Online Photo Exhibit

2005-01-02T21:02:00.000-08:00

featured townscape showing today at CDC mailist. Above shows Liwayway Street near Zamora Street corner

December 31 Meeting

2005-01-02T06:40:00.000-08:00

December 31 Morey
Lugar : Bernard Santorce Flat
Naseem District, Riyadh, KSA
Kakaguman:
Domingo Flores
Rolex Curitana
Reynan Tarroza
Bernard Santorce
Senan Angara
Domingo Tenerefe
Beato Triviana
Jimmy Basco
Inumonod de Ding Esteves at Boni Torre

Napaggoronan:

Iwasang magamit ang asosasyon sa pansariling interes, impluwensya ng eesang tolay o paksyon, iwasang magamit ang pondo o resources sa ibang agenda. Kailangang maging patas sa karamihan ang desisyon ng asosayon at hindi pwedeng basta-basta mapakialaman o mabago ang napagkasunduang proyekto ng walang konsensus ng nakararami.
i-imprenta ang napaggoronan ng nakadamang morey at itagtag sa kakaguman monda maski walang computer at Internet ay makabareta pa rin.
ang atanan ay pwedeng mag-audit kun san neangay at panu nagastos ang piyek ng asosasyon. Dapat na maging "transparent" sa kepey. Denan ng kopya ang mga kagumang nagbutaw o nangated ng membership fee.
Kung may dikel ng napuron na pwedeng ipedem sa myembro, dapat may kwalipikasyon ang pwedeng maka-utang. Halimbawa ay esa taon munang nakapangated ng membership fee at bulanang ambag bago makautang. Pwede ring pagkasunduang hindi pwedeng pademan ng higit pas sa netagtag ng mangutang.
Iwasang maging ningas-cogon lamang ang mga napaggoronang gamiten.
Ang makolekta sa sa-bulan, matapos awasen ang pagkagastosan ay ideposito sa bangko na nakangaran sa epat na opisyal. Puronen muna atanan bawat "area" o "district" saka ideposito sa account.
Ang opisyal ng CDC na kumandidato sa lokal na pulitika ay kailanganag pumirma ng waiver para hindi magkaruon ng salungat na interes at mapangalagaan ang pagiging non-partisan ng CDC. Kung sakaling magkaisang sumoporta ang mga myembro sa kaguman ay ituring itong personal na desisyon at hindi taweden ang ngaran ng CDC.
Dapat na makeligip ng atanan na maisip na agam-agam monda maagapan ang mga maging problema at maresolba ng maaga bago pa dumikel.
Ang CDC ay mabuo at lumawak gamet ng teknolohiya at high-tech na komunikasyon. Sa pamamagitan ng Internet, cellphone ay pwedeng mapuron at mapag-adene ang agagta saan mang suluk ng mundo. May balak na ilunsad ang proyektong pagturungku at networking ng mga Casiguranin.
Pwedeng isali sa pangarap ng CDC na suportaan ng CDC-Middle East ang paggamet ng "center" na pasilidad sa Casiguran na teruung library, libangan at pausekan, Internet cafe kung saan pwede magsamleya at mag-morey ang mga agta pati mga OFW na umule sa Casiguran.
Pwede pa ring mag-ambag ng mga "relief goods" na ipatawed sa Casiguran. Syam na kahon, higit duwang daang kilong "relief goods" ang ipinatawed sa Casiguran sa pangunguna ni Senan Angara.
Pag-isipan ng magpa-usek monda pagpawisan naman ang agagta.
Magpagamet ng t-shirt ng CDC-ME. Mag-isip ng logo at paggoronan ruway sa susunud na morey. Pwedeng sa Maynila na magpagamet sa pagbakasyon ng kaguman monda makatipid.
Maganda sana kung te sabay na umule sa Pilipinas na Casiguranin-OFW ay magketa-keta o magmorey rin.
Pag nakarehistro na sa SEC ay pwede ring mag-induction ceremony ang CDC-ME sa Philippine Embassy sa Riyadh.
Dapat maggamet ng kalendaryo ng mga gamiten sa sataon, kaguman na ang bulanang morey. Kung hindi maka-angay bulan-bulan ay sikapeng maka-angay nama kahit papanu twing ika-epat na bulan man lang.

Public Lives : Fifteen reminders

2005-01-02T00:07:00.000-08:00

Public Lives : Fifteen reminders: "In the light of the tragic events that have marked the closing days of the past year-the large-scale deaths caused by the recent killer tsunamis that swept Asia, and the landslides that hit Quezon, Aurora and Nueva Ecija-these reflections may seem inward-looking and uncaring, but it is only because they are focused on a different type of concerns. The quest for private perfection need not clash with the demands of social solidarity."

Morey sa Pagsambat ng 2005 sa Saudi

2004-12-31T23:34:00.000-08:00

Nagmorey ang mga agta sa Saudi kade Bernard Santorce. Nandun kade Senan Angara, Domingo Tenerefe, Jimmy Basco, Domingo Flores, Rolex Curitana, Danny, Digoy Orgas, Beato Triviana. Masaya ang kwentoan at morey.

Merry Christmas

2004-12-24T21:18:00.000-08:00

My first Christmas overseas. Winter serves as reminder of the season. 6 deg celcius cold, foggy but no sign of snow. It's near Bethlehem but no 'belen' . Christmas spirit is inside one's heart , to remember Someone's birthday .

December 17 Meeting

2004-12-20T15:10:00.000-08:00

Petsa: Disyembre Disisyete
Kaguman:
Senan Angara, Digoy Orgas, Danilo Hungriano, Bernard Santorse, Wilfredo Mendez, JImmy Basco, Andres Timbal, Jr., Sith Torres, Roger timbal, Reynan Tarroza, Pio Rodolfo

Napaggoronan:
1. Mina-elect na officer ng Casiguran.Com - Middle East kade:
Senan Angara - Presidente
Rodrigo Orgas - Bise Presidente - Internal
Xenos Caruz - Bise Presidente - External
Rod - Secretary
Boni Torre - Public Relations Officer / Area Representative
Bernard Santorse - Public Relations Officer / Area Representative
Mr. Willy Mendez - Public Relations Officer/ Area Representative

2. Nakanomina rin kade Ruth Tan at Lenny De Guzman para Public Relations Officer / Area Representative.
3. Te singerin na Membership Fee at bulanang ambag. Ang mga PRO ang kolektor at pag busy sa trabaho ay pwede itoka sa iba. Pwede ring pagadalan kung pano makautang ang myembro kung kailangan.
4. Napagkasunduan na pondoan ang 'show money' para pagparehistro sa SEC. Garantiyaan na ni Senan at Digoy ang 10-libu na kontribusyon ng Middle East habang wala pang napuron kung kailangan. Agedan rin ng tulong ang ibang chapter para metulos ang pagparehistro at maging lehitimo ang mga aktibidades. Tinarget ang Marso na deadline.
5. Magpagamet ng Membership ID.
6. Pinagkasunduan na magporon-poron kada katapusan ng bulan na itaon twing Biyarnis.
7. Maggamet ng Kalendaryo ng mga gamiten sa sataon, kabilang ang morey sa Dammam.
8. Mag-isip ng proyekto sa Casiguran na makapangated ng hanapbuhay para di na umibut ang kabataan. Pag-isipan rin ang benepisyo para mapaligaya ang babakes ati lalakay.
9. Isole ang buong buked ng Ermita sa Casiguranin.
10. Umule kung may pagkakataon sa ika-400 daang taong pyesta ng Casiguran.
11. Paggoronan kung anung proyekto ang magamet, halimbawa ay library o vocational training center.
12. Magketa-keta ruway sa Dec 31. Ipaskel sa TFC para lumuwas at meagum yung mga agagta sa papesok.

Little Barrio Site

2004-12-18T03:31:00.000-08:00

In a barren desert, a tree is a luxury. It costs more here to nurture one tree while we take it for granted in Casiguran. You can find reverence and wanting for nature in an attempt to maintain fountains and well manicured trees in Riyadh. Casiguranins have found their own barrio site in Roma. Housings are secured by the shade of small trees. There is a canal that resembles a swamp. Casiguranins here have found a place to picnic and to morey. Bicol-Casiguranins are admirable for their love of Casiguran. It is our barrio site.

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Saudi Arabia to permit camera phones, paper says

2004-12-17T21:48:00.000-08:00

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Saudi Arabia to permit camera phones, paper says: "Saudi Arabia will overturn a ban on the import and sale of mobile camera phones in the conservative Muslim kingdom"

December 13 Meeting

2004-12-15T07:18:00.004-08:00

Date: December 13

Place: Turkish Restaurant, Talateen Area, Riyadh, KSA

Present:

Senan Angara

Xenus Caruz

other Casiguranin

Minutes:

1. incorporate CDC. Xenus to meet Allan in Manila to discuss procedures and requirements.

2. seek help and coordination of credible NGOs and environmental groups already operating in Casiguran.

3. public funds are necessary to implement programs for Casiguran development.

4. give tribute to unsung Casiguranin heroes who are models of selfless and genuine public service. Solicit nominations for the awards.

5. Senan to coordinate shipping of ukay-ukay to be distributed to areas hit by typhoon.

November 30 Meeting

2004-12-15T07:18:00.003-08:00

Date: November 30

Place: Senan Angara's Bachelor Pad, Riyadh, KSA

Present:

Senan Angara

other Casiguranin

Minutes:

1. CDC should be properlly registered and incorporated in the Philippines and possibly in International chapters.

2. encourage Casiguranins who now resides in different places to consider coming back to contribute in any way, like public service, for the development of Casiguran.

3. encourage young graduates or those who are in College to propose thesis that will contribute to the betterment of Casiguran. Winning thesis may be sponsored financially by CDC.

4. acknowledge new college graduates.

5. CDC members shall temporarily waive their membership to CDC once elected or appointed in public office to preserve non-partisanship.

November 13

2004-12-15T07:18:00.002-08:00

Date: November 13, 2004

Place: Naseem Area, Riyadh, KSA
Present:

Boni Torre

Bernard Santorce

Doming Flores

Roger Timbal

Sit Torres

other Casiguranin

Minutes:

1. Bernard informed the group that he subscribed to CDC mailist. He was also furnished Bandilyo 2001-2003 issues.

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Place: near Al Jaseera Mall, Riyadh, KSA
Present:

Boni Torre

other Casiguranin

Minutes:

1. revive cultural heritage and traditions of Casiguranin like komedya.

2. develop and provide entertainment activities for the youth like musical bands, and the like.

3. radio and TV transmitter may be put-up in Casiguran.

November 7 Meeting

2004-12-15T07:18:00.001-08:00

Date: November 7, 2004

Place: Khurais Area, Riyadh, KSA (near Geant Superstore)

Present:

Senan Angara

other Casiguranin

Minutes:

1. Prepare Calendar of Activities.

October 29 Meeting

2004-12-15T07:18:00.000-08:00

Date: October 29, 2004, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Place: Nassem District, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Present:

Senan Angara

Benrnard Santorce

Doming Flores

Ding Esteves

Jimmy Basco

Biato Triviano

other Casiguranin

Minutes:

1. running for and holding a public office is not a prerequisite for helpinh towards Casiguran development.

2. conduct youth training programs (livelihood skills).

3. offer sustainable development programs that uplifts living conditions not just pallative dole-outs in times of emergencies.

4. do not depend completely on traditional politicians.

5. study the projects of putting-up a library, computer center, or small clinic.

6. CDC-Middle East to initiate fund-raising and encourage other expatriates to help.
7. document Casiguranin literature and oral traditions.

8. hold morey in Casiguran on the 400-years town anniversary.

9. Casiguranin OFWs has a unique opportunity to unite towards a common vision for Casiguran while assigned in the same country for the same period.

Cold today in Riyadh (17 deg. celcius)

2004-12-12T05:23:00.000-08:00

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above forecast in real-time, may change daily.

October 28, 2004 Meeting

2004-12-10T21:37:00.000-08:00

Place: Boni Torre's Plot

Date: October 28, 2004, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Present: Senan Angara, Boni Torre, other Casiguranin

Minutes:

1. There should be satellite and cable services to Casiguran.

2. Secure a place in Riyadh or Dammam to hold first morey.

3. Elect officers.

4. Meeting with Casiguranins in Naseem.

5. There are many Casiguranins willing to help for the development of Casiguran.

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Philstar.com - The Filipino Global Community: "With more than 900,000 Filipino technicians and OFWs living and working all over Saudi Arabia � including the nurses and med techs in the next-door Soliman Faqih Hospital compound � our countrymen and women in the Kingdom, and elsewhere in the Middle East (not just Iraq) are daily at risk. "

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