Qatar Red Crescent Completes Second Phase of Integrated Program in Philippines

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The Qatari Red Crescent has handed over 650 housing units to affected families in the city of Santafy in central Philippines, after the completion of the second phase of the integrated development program to reconstruct the areas affected by typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines in 2013, with a total cost of USD 2,256,209, in cooperation with the Philippine National Association of the Red Cross.

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Saad Rashid Al-Muhannadi, Chief Executive Officer of Relief and International Development Section to the Qatar Red Crescent, along with the President of the Philippine National Association of the Red Cross and many local officials in the province of Leyte, led by Governor and members of the Board of Trustees of the National Association of the Red Cross of the State of Leyte, as well as Chiefs of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in the Philippines and also all beneficiary families and members.


In his speech during the ceremony, Mr. Al- Mohannadi said that the completion of the first and second phase of the development project for the reconstruction of the areas affected by typhoon Haiyan and the delivery of 1300 housing units to families affected by the typhoon, is a great achievement for the Qatari Red Crescent in partnership with the Philippine National Association of the Red Cross. He stressed that the Qatari Red Crescent is committed to global humanitarian principles and always seeks to intervene in order to provide assistance to those affected by natural disasters and wars, without favor or discrimination on religious or ethnic grounds. He also stressed that the Qatari Red Crescent will continue its humanitarian efforts to help the Filipino people in emergencies and crises, Humanity, to alleviating the suffering of those affected and ensuring their human dignity.

For his part, the Governor of the Province of Leyte thanked the Qatari Red Crescent for its sincere humanitarian efforts to help the families most affected by typhoon Haiyan and to facilitate the recovery and overcome the shock, after losing homes and everything in a few minutes after the disaster.

The Chairman and CEO of the Philippine National Association of the Red Cross, Senator RICHARD J. GORDON, stressed in a speech the importance of the strategic partnership between the Philippine Red Cross and the Qatari Red Crescent, and that this partnership has helped very effectively to implement many relief and development interventions in many provinces in the Philippines. He also thanked the Qatar Red Crescent for its support to the Philippine National Association of the Red Cross during the emergency and humanitarian crises hit the Philippines in recent years, and that it has always been in front in responding to the humanitarian calls of the Philippine Red Cross for emergency response to help those affected by natural calamities. He said this support is highly appreciated by the Philippine government and people.

Moreover, Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines on November 8, 2013, was recorded among the most severe typhoons in Philippines, resulting in the death of more than 10,000 individuals, and displacement of nearly 660,000 person. The total number of affected people was 9.8 million in nine (9) provinces with 44 provinces and 600 municipalities. Government and civil infrastructure were also affected, resulting in severe shortages of basic services and deteriorating living conditions.

Rediscovering Binondo - Tea with Tinio

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Delight in a morning colloquy with art and heritage expert Martin “Sonny” Tinio, Jr.
as we rediscover the lost beauty and prestige of a beloved destination—Binondo.

From remembering the past, to capturing the present, Tinio gives us insights on
these, and on what Binondo has yet to unfold.

Join us on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 9:30 to 11:30 am

Ticket Price: Php 300

Rediscovering Binondo ​is the first of a three-part ​Tea with Tinio​ series at
Yuchengco Museum.

For reservations call or email us at
(632) 889-1234 /info@yuchengcomuseum.org


About the lecturer:

Martin “Sonny” Tinio Jr. is a gentleman farmer, interior designer, antiques
collector, world traveler, genealogist, writer, historian, and foodie. Educated in New York, Switzerland, and Manila, his penchant for history and art led him to write books and monographs about Philippine social history, architecture, and landscaping, among others. He co-authored ‘Philippine Ancestral Houses’, the first book on
Philippine colonial architecture, and the largest-selling local coffee table book to
date.

A former museum curator of the Intramuros Administration and of Malacañang Palace, he designed Casa Manila in Intramuros and has restored several period houses in Kawit, Cavite and Taal, Batangas. He was recently taken as consultant for the San Ignacio Reconstruction Project in Intramuros.

He recently donated a significant portion of the architectural photographs and plans he amassed from 50 years of research and documentation work, to Lopez Museum, and the College of St. Benilde School of Architecture.

Maintaining 100 Percent Finishing Rate is Christian Lee’s Top Priority

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Ever since making his professional debut under the ONE Championship banner in December 2015, Christian “Warrior” Lee is nothing short but spectacular as his impressive skillset boasts unorthodox and unpredictable striking techniques, as well as technical grappling and creative submission maneuvers.

After nine matches inside the ONE Championship cage, Lee developed a reputation as a proven finisher, owning five knockout victories and three submission wins.

In his last outing, Lee tied the record for most finishes in the promotion’s history, pulling off a highlight-reel knockout of former ONE Lightweight World Champion Kotetsu Boku this past December.

Lee draws another Japanese icon in his next assignment as he squares off with with two-division former DEEP champion Kazunori Yokota on the undercard of ONE: VISIONS OF VICTORY, which takes place at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 9 March.

The 19-year-old Singaporean prospect hopes to secure his fourth straight win, all while also adding another big name to his ever-expanding résumé.

“I think Kazunori Yokota is a great match-up. He is a seasoned veteran, similar to Boku. I feel he is actually very similar to Boku,” Lee stated.

“He is not as threatening when you look at his record on paper, but he is fast, he is explosive, and I know when we get in there, he is going to be looking to take me out. I am not looking past him in any way, so I am going to go in there and take him out in the same fashion I did Boku,” he assessed of his opponent.

Lee admitted that taking the match with Yokota was a dangerous proposition, considering he feels that he is already close to a world title shot.

However, it is not how Lee wants to approach his career because he believes that through great risk comes an even greater reward.

“A lot of other athletes would not have even taken this bout,” he said. “I could have sat and waited, and the title shot could have been mine. But that is just not the type of person I am. I am not going to just sit and wait for something to come. When they offered me Kazunori Yokota, I took it in a heartbeat.”

According to Lee, each contest also allows him to gain even more experience inside the cage, which is something he values even more after suffering the first and only blemish of his career in a crushing defeat to current ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Martin Nguyen in August 2016.

“I feel the biggest thing that I took away from that loss, it was a mental thing,” he explained. “It was my sixth bout in, and I just turned 18 years old. I am only 19 years old now, but I feel years and years ahead, experience-wise, just coming off that loss.

“Just being able to step back and look at things from a different perspective, I really see in that bout I let emotions come into play. There is really no room for emotions in a contest. It is strictly business. Since then, I have been able to implement that into all of my bouts,” Lee added.

Although a decisive triumph could seal the deal for Lee as the next contender for the ONE Featherweight World Championship, he is keeping his eyes on getting his hand raised as maintaining his 100 percent finishing rate appears to be at the top of his list.

“You can show just how good you are when people know exactly what you are going to do, but they still cannot stop you from doing it. My thinking is if you want to be the best in the world, you are going to have to take out everyone anyway. So whoever they throw at you, you have to be prepared to face them and beat them,” he concluded.

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