The 26-year-old Singaporean claimed his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) title in Malaysia last month and became only the third Singaporean to win on the region’s secondary circuit, which was inaugurated as a gateway to the premier Asian Tour in 2010. After taking a two-week break for his mandatory military service back home after his breakthrough win, Poh hopes to regain his momentum when he tees off for the ฿3,000,000 (approx. US$96,000) ADT event at the Suwan Golf and Country Club. Poh, who sits in second place on the ADT Order of Merit, will be part of the elite XX-man field vying for honours at the popular event, which is celebrating its second consecutive edition on the ADT this week. Defending champion Tirawat Kaewsiribandit will spearhead the local charge alongside reigning Order of Merit winner Pannakorn Uthaipas and current Merit leader Nitithorn Thippong, who has enjoyed one win and four top-10 finishes prior to his campaign this week. In-form Miguel … [Read more...] about Poh looking to find his groove again in Nakhon Pathom
Woman fined S$4,000 for illegally importing sugar glider
SINGAPORE: A 24-year-old woman has been fined S$4,000 for illegally importing a sugar glider, said the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) on Wednesday (May 23). Nur Syahirah Hussein was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint in February. During immigration checks, a live baby sugar glider was found in a red pouch she was carrying. Sugar gliders - small, omnivorous animals that belong to the marsupial family - are considered exotic wildlife that are not allowed to be imported as pets in Singapore.In addition to the charge of importing animals without a valid licence, a second of charge of failing to ensure that the animal was not subjected to unnecessary suffering was also taken into consideration, said AVA."The introduction of such animals may impact our local biodiversity should the animal be inadvertently released," said AVA."More importantly, exotic animals may introduce undesirable animal diseases into Singapore, which could … [Read more...] about Woman fined S$4,000 for illegally importing sugar glider
UNICEF: Marawi children still at risk one year on from conflict
UNICEF: Marawi children still at risk one year on from conflict (philstar.com) - May 23, 2018 - 6:55pm MARAWI, Philippines — One year after the Marawi conflict, over 100,000 children remain displaced. Risks for children affected by the conflict are increasing, especially for young children becoming malnourished and school-age children being unable to return to school. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) calls for a province-wide approach throughout Lanao del Sur to ensure that children and their families fully recover from the emergency. The situation of children living in Lanao del Sur was among the worst in the country even before the conflict. It is the poorest province in the country with well over 60 per cent of families living in poverty and inadequate coverage of essential services in many parts of the province. With many displaced families moving from Marawi City to other areas in Lanao del Sur … [Read more...] about UNICEF: Marawi children still at risk one year on from conflict
‘Game of Drones’ takes second flight, lights up the night
'Game of Drones' takes second flight, lights up the night (philstar.com) - May 23, 2018 - 5:40pm MANILA, Philippines — A stratospheric high awaits everyone as “Game of Drones: 2nd Flight,” the country’s biggest and only drone competition, takes off on May 26. High-flying teams will come together at The Bike Playground at the Circulo Verde, the city’s newest entertainment and lifestyle destination that has become a haven for adventure. Game of Drones: 2nd Flight is one such event, providing drone enthusiasts an opportunity to show off their flying skills without having to wander far from the city. The Bike Playground is the ideal venue thanks to its wide open spaces. The contest has three categories, which will allow participants to battle in various contests for supremacy of the skies. A spec/open class category, Time Trial is where competitors race to fly their drone across the 300-meter track for … [Read more...] about ‘Game of Drones’ takes second flight, lights up the night
10 Patis Tesoro creations telling Philippines’ colorful clothing history
10 Patis Tesoro creations telling Philippines’ colorful clothing history C. Mendez Legaspi (philstar.com) - May 23, 2018 - 4:44pm MANILA, Philippines — What could be more intoxicating than an exhibit of vintage Filipiniana couture set amid a display of homegrown heritage liquor? Nothing but the “Historical Exhibition of Philippine Clothing and Textile by Patis Tesoro” at the Destileria Limtuaco Museum. The informative and entertaining exhibit is curated by Sonny Tinio. It showcases the storied evolution of the baro’t saya, terno, Manton de Manila and barong Tagalog. Most of the ensembles on view are by the legendary Patis Tesoro. The exhibit is part of the “Balik Saya” project of the Department of Tourism and the Intramuros Administration (IA) to boost heritage tourism. It is supported by Manila’s 5th District Rep. Cristal Bagatsing, National Museum of the Philippines, Technical … [Read more...] about 10 Patis Tesoro creations telling Philippines’ colorful clothing history