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The UPHSD College of Maritime Education is devising all measures to effectively assist its maritime cadets to enable them to undergo their on board training at the earliest possible time. 

While most cadets prefer to be accommodated on board international vessels for the conduct of their shipboard or on board training (OBT), domestic vessels likewise provide significant number of OBT berths for maritime cadets. 

Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently barred from entering the country a Taiwanese fugitive wanted in his country for business fraud. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, Bureau of Immigration port operations division chief Grifton Medina identified the Taiwanese as 70-year-old Miao Jwu-Yi, who was intercepted September 30 at the NAIA 1 terminal upon his arrival from Hongkong. Medina said Miao was apprehended after his name registered a hit in the Bureau of Immigration’s database of blacklisted foreigners with derogatory records.

He was flown to Taipei the following day, together with his escorts from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Manila, Medina added. TECO officials said Miao was convicted and sentenced to more than four years in prison in 2017 for violating Taiwan’s Business Entity Accounting Act. The said act prescribes the code of conduct and rules of practice for Taiwan’s accountants and provides penalties for violators. Miao reportedly went into hiding and fled Taiwan upon learning of his conviction, prompting the district prosecutor’s office in Taipei to issue a warrant for his arrest. Atty. Rommel Tacorda, the BI’s border control and intelligence unit (BCIU) chief, disclosed that prior to his flight, Miao was issued a single-use travel document by TECO because the Taiwanese government had earlier cancelled his passport. “He remains in our blacklist, thus he will be barred again from entering our country if he attempts to return in the future,” Tacorda said.

 

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Friday, 25 October 2019 12:50

Semper Superne Nitens

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As it is told, the speed of the leader determines the rate of the pack! With a flamboyant and resolute Commandant, ADMIRAL Wilfredo D Tamayo, the Coast Guard Special Operations Group (CGSOG) could not afford to slow down. Its fleet of rubber boats is always warmed up and the legs of its frogmen are always in shape. Its distinguished lead officers are always on alert to receive direct instructions from the Fleet Commander or the Commandant himself.

Taking the cue from the innovative character of the Commandant, who seems to grasp fully well the two great laws of life: “Growth and Decay”, the CGSOG slowly restructure and comes up with dynamic innovations to showcase its relevance to the general public. On several occasions, the Commandant pointed out that the PCG has evolved into a multi-tasked, multi faceted and multi-roled organization. The changes or “growth” as we may consider of course are not mere capricious whims but rather natural forces adhered to, otherwise “decay” would engulf our organization. These pronouncements have inspired the Group to come up with its innovative programs and be critical with it coined and adopted motto “Semper Superne Nitens” which simply means “always striving upwards.

Restructuring and Reorganizing the SOG. The need for reorganization in the Philippine Coast Guard was best detailed in the manuscript entitled “PCG Rationalization for CY-2007” There, the Secretary of DOTC signed a memorandum which serves as the guidelines to effect the rationalization plan of the PCG organization and TOE. Laid down as its basis, the Executive Order No. 366 dated October 2004, a presidential directive for all agencies of the Executive Branch to review respective mandates, missions, objectives, functions, programs, projects, systems and procedures and identifying areas for improvement within Departments and government agencies. In line with this, the CGSOG submitted a Three (3) Year Master Plan for CY 2009-2011, an aggressive but doable master plan focusing primarily on improving organizational structure and the needed facilities and equipment for the Group.

The Group has identified four major areas of concerns were it is expected to deliver, these are; Search and Rescue, Counter-Terrorism, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, and Training. These major areas of concerns are the primordial factors that will particularly in TRAINING and EQUIPMENT enhancement.

In summary, the restructuring and reorganization sought by this Group includes; a) upgrading of SOG detachments to Special Operations Unit (SOU); b) creation of Type Units (EOD, SARU, SOG School) to cater on the four major areas of concerns following the creation of the CG Anti-Terrorism Unit as Counter Terrorism Unit as Counter Terrorist Focused Group; c) Career Pattern for Officer’s and EP; d) Policy on the Utilization and Deployment of CGSOG personnel; e) Doctrines Development on SOG operations.

The desired facility and equipage recommended to be included in the PCG Plans and Programs are the following: a) billeting, training site, bomb storage, slip way; b) Basic Diving Equipment; c) Deep Diving Systems; d) Underwater Communications; e) Counter-Terrorism Equipment; f) EOD Equipment; g) SAR equipment; h) Mobility for Both land and water.

Innovative Program. As the motto suggests, the CGSOG would like to pursue other technical skills related to deep diving such as use of surface supplied diving system, nitrox diving, and tri-mixed gas and intensive rescue course. These are just among the innovative programs from the Group aggressively pursues. This also includes compliance to RA 1792 which calls for integration of women as equal partners of men in nation building. Thus, the SOG now opens its door for female counter parts to train for projected Rescue Diver Course. Formal requests for training on airborne, sniper course and the female rescue divers course are already on process. Underwater works such as welding, thickness gauging, and hull inspection were  also considered for possible specialized training. The chief program initiator for most of this innovative project is the Deputy Commander of the Group.

In a jest, the words “always striving upwards” does not only connotes keeping ones head afloat in order not to drown oneself in survival swimming, but more importantly, in its deepest sense, your Coast Guard SOG selected the motto foremost express its aspiration for reform efficiency and better service to the public. It aims to advocate among its members that unrelenting passion to always strive to be the best, either individually or even working as a small team during actual operations. It seeks to develop a culture of excellence among the “Frogs Family”.

Other than the usual HOOYAHH, the CGSOG will now will now chant “Semper Superne Nitens”!!!

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Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the alien as 71-year-old Katsumi Ohno, who was arrested last Sept. 30 along the service road in Roxas Blvd., Pasay City by members of the bureau’s fugitive search unit (FSU). Morente said the arresting agents were armed with a warrant of deportation which he signed pursuant to a deportation order that the Bureau of Immigration board of commissioners issued against the Japanese on June 20, 2019.

Ohno’s deportation was reportedly sought by the Japanese embassy last February when it informed the Bureau of Immigration about a standing arrest warrant for fraud that a Japanese court issued against him. “We also learned that his passport already expired in November last year, making him an undocumented alien,” Morente said. He added that Ohno has been included in the immigration blacklist to prevent him from returning to the Philippines. Investigation also revealed that Ohno has been hiding in the country for nine years or since April 10, 2011 when he arrived as a tourist via a flight from Hongkong. Ohno is currently detained at the Bureau of Immigration jail in Bicutan, Taguig City.

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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the deployment of 67 newly-hired immigration officers to the country's international airports after graduating on Wednesday, October 2. According to Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, this is part of the agency's continuous efforts to improve its services to the travelling public. "The graduation of the officers is timed prior to the projected influx of passenger in the airport in the next few months for the upcoming South East Asian Games, and at the same time as the holiday rush begins," Morente said.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) urged aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to avoid human traffickers and illegal recruiters who would prey on their vulnerabilities, after the agency uncovered the recurrence a modus operandi of a syndicate that houses and trains its victims at safe houses before deployment abroad. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente issued the reminder after two women were recently barred from leaving the country for misrepresenting their age and narrating their experience with the syndicate that recruited them. The women had alleged that they were kept by their handlers in a safehouse in Paco, Manila for two months before they were booked for their flights.

 

Morente instructed the bureau’s port operations division (POD) and travel control and enforcement unit (TCEU) to conduct strict profiling and inspection of departing passengers to ensure that no underage OFWs are able to leave. According to Bureau of Immigration POD chief Grifton Medina, the two women, aged 19 and 20, were intercepted last Sept. 21 at the NAIA terminal 2 in their attempt to board a connecting flight from Dubai to Saudi Arabia. Medina said the passengers both presented valid passports, visas, job contract, and overseas employment certificates but the birth dates in their documents were intentionally altered to make it appear that they meet the age requirement for Household Service Workers which is 23 years. “Both women initially claimed that they were 26 years old, but eventually admitted their real age upon questioning,” Medina said. Bureau of Immigration-TCEU chief Timotea Barizo said that the women recounted how they were housed for two months at a safehouse in Manila where they were briefed and taught by their recruiters how to respond to questions from immigration officers. “We've heard this in the past, usually victims would be briefed a few days before their flight. But now they're actually housed for months to train on how to evade immigration questioning," said Barizo. "The two victims admitted that their documents were given only prior to departure, and that they were told to open it only after check in. This forces them to go on and comply with the scheme despite the discrepancy since they are already there,” Barizo said. Morente reiterated his reminder to OFWs not to fall prey to these schemes. "Transact only with legitimate agencies accredited by the POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration)," he reminded.

 

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  1. INTRODUCTION
    • CGDSEM AOR

The area of responsibility of Coast Guard Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM) covers the coastal waters of the province of Surigao Del Sur in the north stretching towards west to the province of Saranggani and down to the Island of Balut in the south. It also includes important bodies of water engulfing Davao region, namely; Davao Gulf, Malalag Bay of Davao Del Sur and Mayo Bay of Davao Oriental. It has a coastline extending to about 1,746 kilometers and sprawling across a water jurisdiction of about 13,747 square kilometers. Its coastal areas provide settings to six (6) cities, 48 municipalities and 1,160 coastal barangays.

  • DAVAO GULF

Davao Gulf cuts into Davao Region from the Celebes Sea. It is surrounded by four provinces of said region comprising of Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. A cluster of islands can be found in the gulf collectively known as the Islands Garden City of Samal. The gulf is a major fishing ground and its ranked 10th among the 24 fisheries statistical areas of the country. It also serves as the center of marine biodiversity in the region that is rich in variety of marine life. On the gulf’s west coast sprawl a number of ports serving the local and international vessels. Record shows that an average of 21, 500 vessels and about 1760 of which are foreign call the different ports of Davao. These different ports link trade and commerce to other ports of the world such as those in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Australia, Middle East, Europe and USA. The gulf is also provides the environment for local water transport as there about 54 established routes crisscrossing within its waters and serving the transportation needs of the surrounding communities . There are about 343 clusters of residential communities situated along the coasts of Davao Gulf taking advantage of the convenience and economy of water transport. It is by these features that the gulf can be described as a very ecologically, economically and socially important area to Davao region.

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Thursday, 17 October 2019 11:51

Top 10 Flower Shops in Makati

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1. Flowerpatch

ABOUT:

Flower Patch opened on May 4, 2012 and is located at 38A Pearl St. corner C.Raymundo Ave. Doña Juana Subd. Rosario Pasig

Owners have complete understanding about flowers and in the industry due to decade of experience before Flower Patch. We are very confident of the quality of our flowers, designs and service. We see to it that we pay attention even to the tiniest detail and keep our designs presentable, elegant and dynamic to help customers nurture and enhance their relationships with the important people of their lives. Posted flower arrangements are all our actual designs and orders of our valued clients and were not downloaded from the internet.

We know how important it is to you that the flowers you send express your feeling and bring much appreciation from the recipient. We are determined to continue the tradition of flowers through innovative, contemporary, classy and good quality flower arrangements and exceptional customer service.

Flower Patch offers flower arrangements whether it is for a specific occasion, such as birthdays, a wedding, a funeral, an anniversary, inaugurals, Valentine’s day, mother's day, graduation day, a new baby, or whether it is just to say “Congratulations”, “Get well”, “Thank you”, “I miss you” or “I’m sorry”. 

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MISSION :

To offer good quality flowers, classy design arrangements and gifts for any occasion.

To help our customers enhance and nurture their relationships.

To provide exceptional customer service, to meet the needs and expectations of our valued customers.

To make every no occasion and special occasion more beautiful, memorable and enjoyable.

VISION :

Continue to grow a profitable business

Consumers’ top choice flower shop.

CONTACT:

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+63917.891.7402 |  +63947.990.2281 | +63925.391.7402

+632.848.3071

LOCATION : 

38A Pearl St. corner C. Raymundo Ave Doña Juana Subd. Rosario Pasig City.

WEBSITE: https://yourflowerpatch.com/

TESTIMONIALS:

"I'm Overseas and I've usually had a hard time looking for flower shop in Manila that don't charge you an arm and a leg. This shop is a blessing from heaven! From the quick responses through Viber, on time delivery, to easy and safe way of payment through Paypal. Will definitely purchase flowers from here again." 

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2. Golden Blossoms 

ABOUT:

Established in 1997, Golden Blossoms blooms to be one of the top flower shops in the country. Now with worldwide deliver through Teleflora, an international florist association, YOU and Golden Blossoms can now reach out to your loved ones as far as Yugoslavia! We deliver flowers to over 185 countries across the globe. Consider our staff as part of your family. We will assist you to create and choose from our wide variety of the freshest imported flowers from Holland and Columbia. Several local and multi national companies already took notice of our elegant and unique style in flower arrangement. But we also want you to be a part of our family. Let Golden Blossoms make you reach out to your loved ones…

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MISSION :NONE

VISION :NONE

CONTACT:

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552-9098 / 843-6955 / 500-0841

LOCATION : 

NGR Building South Superhighway corner Casino St. Palanan, Makati Philippines 1235

WEBSITE: http://goldenblossoms.com.ph

TESTIMONIALS: NONE 

 

3. MyFlorista

ABOUT:

Looking to Order Flowers in Philippines, We can help you in Flowers Delivery in Philippines . We are an Online Florist and deliver Flowers anywhere in Phillipines.

My Florista has blossomed over the years into the finest floral kiosk. Our passion for flowers with the spirit of entrepreneurship, the promoters gave seed to My Florista sprinkling the venture with dedication and enterprise.

Determined to offer the very best in variety and service, the promoters diligently developed an extensive network in Philippines for sourcing and delivery of flowers, thus equipping My Florista Philippines with the capability to service any order for flowers , at virtually any location in the Philippines.

Ever since inception, professional service was the overriding priority , as My Florista Philippines went about delivering not just flowers but smiles too. Every order, be it a bunch of flowers or a floral assignment was promptly executed, and from a trickle initially, orders began to pour in. Today, more than orders from new customers who've heard about My Florista Philippines exceptional service, repeat orders from delighted customers drive our growing popularity and sales.

My Florista.ph is a premier florist and floral designer reputed for its warm, dependable and personalized service. With years of rich and eventful floristry experience, we offer an ever blooming range of floral services for every conceivable need from private events to corporate events, festival decor, corporate decor and home decor. My Florista Philippines specialises is its "Express daily bouquet" delivery service. On request, we also delivers chocolates , Fruits and soft toys along with your flowers to enhance the presentation. And whether you order at our friendly shop or online, you can be assured of professional and "value-for-money" service.

Home, or rather garden to the most exotic flowers, My Florista Philippines offers a breathtaking variety, unavailable elsewhere in the world . This ardent focus on variety is what makes us , a flower kiosk that's distinctly, a cut above the rest. With fresh cut flowers for every reason and occasion arranged in stunning combinations and wrapped to perfection in a choice of styles, you'll find that gifting flowers to your near & dear is best, when it's done with a My Florista Philippines Bouquet.

My Florista Philippines is a one-stop shop for a range of floral gifting and allied services. What's special about us is the extraordinary lengths it goes to, in order to delight its customers. To enable customers make truly special gifts to their loved ones, - Chocolates…and more

My Florista Philippines is driven by a committed team of floristry specialist for whom flowers are not just a job but a passion. The team combines professionalism with enthusiasm and creativity to offer a unique and fully reliable service. Focusing on customer satisfaction at every stage of an order, beginning with the enquiry to the actual delivery, our specialist floral designers work closely with customers to ensure that the work suits their taste and exceeds expectations.

MISSION : NONE

VISION :NONE

CONTACT:

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+63 9261771632 | +639478916280

+632 745 3383

LOCATION:

1378A G.Tuazon St. Sampaloc Manila.

WEBSITE: https://www.myflorista.com

TESTIMONIALS: NONE

 

4. La Rosa Flower Shop 

ABOUT:

La Rosa has been around in the flower shop industry since year 2000 and for 19 years we still continue to provide quality and surpassing service for our valued customers. The founders Ms. Emma San Jose and Ms. Sally San Jose have more than a decade of experience in the flower arrangement industry which serves as one of the strength of La Rosa as a company while Mr. Lance Emmanuel San Jose Darroca is a business driven man with a young professional mind beneficial for research and continuous development of La Rosa Flowershop. 

We opened our new branch in Makati City to cater customers who are nearer in the area to make the transaction uncomplicated and trouble-free. La Rosa being one of the top and leading florist in the Philippine market, we still strive to expand our business through establishing more branches in different cities nationwide for faster and more efficient service. 

As one of the pioneer in the flower shop industry, we ensure that we only serve our best flowers along with the best service to satisfy the needs of our customers. Since the beginning our goal is to be the most trusted florist to cater the Philippine market that is why we established an online presence to widen the reach of potential customers and to accommodate people from all over the world who wants to send flowers here in the Philippines. 

MISSION :

Our mission is about meeting customers need and to provide unique-personalized flower arrangements for any occasion that can help customers enhance relationships with the important people in their lives. And to offer quality floral products at affordable prices so our customers receive the best value for their money.

VISION :

Be the prominent florist in Philippine industry with wide range of well-designed flower arrangement that guarantee customer’s expectation, bring smile on everyone’s face and make each occasion memorable.

CONTACT:

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Tel Nos. : (632) 928-5359 / 881-6731 / 579-3073

Mobile Nos. : (+63) 0906-2691504 / 0999-7053531

LOCATION : 

#88 Maginhawa St., Teachers Village East, Quezon City, Quezon City, 1101 Metro Manila

WEBSITE: https://www.larosaflowershop.com/

TESTIMONIALS: NONE 

 

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Two (2) officials from the Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders (CAJS) comprised of its Managing Director, Mr Sekimoto, and Mr Takashi Shioiri, Director, Shipbuilding JETRO Singapore, will extend their follow-on visit to the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (Las Piñas Campus) on Oct 10, 2019 in preparation for the planned MOA signing between CAJS and UPHSD concerning internship program that will be implemented at the member shipyards of CAJS under the auspices of the Nippon Foundation.

The said internship program will provide deserving UPHSD BS Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (BSNAME) studentsand/or graduates the opportunity to acquire high level of expertise by allowing the interns the opportunity to experience practical training in any of the CAJS member shipyards.

Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente disclosed that 71-year-old Alfons Hermann Keittl was arrested last Thursday in Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental by operatives from the bureau’s fugitive search unit (FSU). Morente said Keittl’s deportation was sought by the German embassy in Manila which informed the Bureau of Immigration about an arrest warrant that a local court in the town of Landshut, Germany issued against the fugitive last July.