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Monday, November 11, 2013

ASEAN and International Helped the Philippines due to Typhoon Haiyan #PrayForPhilippines

USA: Obama said the U.S. "has been providing significant humanitarian assistance and we are ready to further assist relief ( Philippine ) government and recovery efforts ."

"Our thoughts and prayers go to the millions of people affected by the devastating storm", Obama said in a statement .

U.S. government aid - both military and civilian - began to flow as the relief efforts under way by international organizations and private aid groups.

U.S. Agency for International Development to send supplies, including emergency shelter and hygiene materials, to help 10,000 families. Inventories are expected to arrive early this week, according to a spokesman.

USAID also will send 55 tons of emergency food to feed 20,000 children and 15,000 adults up to five days , the agency said. 90 U.S. Marines and sailors arrived in the Philippines as part of the first wave of the promised U.S. military aid , which includes aircraft for search and rescue operations.

EU: European Union : European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Guy Ledoux also expressed solidarity with the Philippines yesterday and announced a package of relief and humanitarian teams are on their way to the areas affected.

"The Philippines has been sorely tested by nature on several occasions this year. Such natural disasters exposes again, I express my solidarity with the Filipino people and a deep sympathy with those who have lost their loved ones or their livelihoods", said Ledoux in a statement. EU Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection said it had deployed four experts to the area near Cebu and Leyte and will also help assess the suffering of victims of the earthquake in the island of Bohol.

Australia : Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said the Australian Government will contribute $10 million in aid, which will include $390,500 of emergency supplies that were previously announced by Ms Bishop Saturday.

"I have approved the $10 million aid package consists of the deployment of humanitarian urgent medical aid teams Australia - At a cost of about $1 million, $3 million for use by non - governmental organizations Australia, $ 4 million to the UN flash appeal", he said.

"[We also will contribute] $1 million for additional items of food and non - food items, which include the funding have been announced - so tarpaulins, mosquito nets, water containers and the like, and $1 million to the Red Cross to help their disaster efforts response."

Canada : Canada donated Yolanda PHP 206M to victims

"Canada is deeply concerned about the impact of the cyclone disaster", said the Canadian International Development Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis said in a statement.

New Zealand : New Zealand will give $2 million to support humanitarian relief efforts in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced this afternoon. The money is in addition to $150,000 already pledged.

"Haiyan storm has caused significant damage and affects more than 4.4 million people in 36 provinces in the Philippines", said McCully.

"New Zealand will provide $750,000 in funding dollar for dollar to the New Zealand non - governmental organization that works with partners on the ground to support the relief and early recovery efforts. We will also set aside a further $1.25 million funding allocated through several the next day as the priority areas identified for support."

The $150,000 that New Zealand has committed to go to the International Federation for the Red Cross to support immediate distribution of relief supplies and conduct a needs assessment. In addition, an official from the New Zealand Aid Programme will be joined by a team of specialist United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordination.

UK : David Cameron has offered £6m emergency aid to the president of the Philippines to help deal with due to Typhoon Haiyan.

Prime Minister called President Benigno Aquino III to ensure full support in the UK following a deadly storm and to offer the experience of countries for the victims.

Prime Minister said that our thoughts are with all those affected, especially those who have lost loved ones", said a Downing Street spokesman.

"We also have sent four humanitarian experts to the Philippines to help the three advisors already in the country helping to coordinate the international response".

Belgium : Medecins Sans Frontieres ( Doctors Without Borders ) said it was sending 200 tons of medical aid, tents, hygiene kits - arrived mid - week, with the first cargo plane departing from Dubai on Monday and one from Belgium on Tuesday.

Israel : IsraAID will send a team this week to help local NGOs and UN agencies in treating hundreds of thousands of people affected by the strong typhoon that hit the Philippines on Friday.

Indonesia : Indonesia will offer humanitarian aid to the Philippines after deadly Typhoon Haiyan landing, the president's office said on Sunday. "[The] President concerned with natural disasters in the Philippines", presidential spokesman Julian Aldrin Pasha Indonesian newspaper Kompas". We are working on humanitarian aid to be processed under the BNPB [National Disaster Management Agency] and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

UAE : UAE has announced support and assistance programs and projects worth Dh37 million for Philippine typhoon victims at the direction of the President, Sheikh Khalifa.

"UAE extends deepest sympathy for the loss of life and property", the government said.

"The UAE stands with the people of the Philippines in this tragic situation and praised the Philippine government and emergency workers to make all possible efforts to provide aid and relief to the victims".

Germany : Germany is also providing support. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle pledged €500,000 in immediate humanitarian aid for cyclone victims. "Germany wants to help, Germany will help", he was quoted as saying. German President Joachim Gauck expressed his condolences to the Philippines Benigno Aquino colleagues, said "It was with dismay that I heard remarkable of thousands of deaths and countless injured".

Nicolas Hefner, a spokesman for the German Federal Agency for Technical Assistance (THW) told DW it would send a team to Manila to determine where and how the German government can help. THW is providing assistance in areas such as purifying drinking water, clean the contaminated wells and provide emergency accommodation.

United Nations : UN leader Ban Ki -moon pledged UN humanitarian agencies will "respond quickly to help those in need". The UN children UNICEF says cargo plane carrying 60 tons of aid, including shelter and medicine will arrive in the Philippines Tuesday, which will be followed by the delivery of water purification and sanitation equipment.

Vatican : Pope Francis , was "deeply saddened" by the disaster, on Sunday urged Catholics to give "concrete help" and led 60,000 people in prayer for the Philippines." Unfortunately, there are many, many casualties and great damage", he said. On Saturday, he tweeted his sympathy to the Asian countries.

Norway : committed to a contribution of NOK 20 million (PHP 140 million) in humanitarian aid directly to the Philippines. The NOK 20 million will be channeled through the United Nations, Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations that have access to these areas.

"I want to express sympathy with the Filipino people who have been hit hard by this disaster. We follow closely the humanitarian situation in the Philippines and will provide further assistance when we get a better picture of the needs", said Foreign Minister Borge Brende in statement posted on the website the Norwegian Embassy.

Sweden : Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, meanwhile, tweeted that Stockholm will send for emergency communications equipment to the Philippines.

Japan : Japan, meanwhile, said it would send a team of 25 - members, mostly medical personnel, to help following the storm damage Yolanda.

Singapore : Singapore and the Philippines who gather to help the victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force has sent a team to Tacloban, the city worst hit, to help with rescue efforts by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday.

In a letter to Philippine President Benigno Aquino, Mr. Lee offers condolences and assistance. "The Philippines has always shown resilience in the face of adversity. I am sure that the people you are going to work together and rebuild their lives. Our thoughts are with the people of the Philippines during this difficult time", he wrote.

Switzerland : Switzerland has sent five experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit to the Philippines after devastating cyclone reportedly killed at least 10,000 people. Swiss foreign ministry said the group left on Saturday night and will work with the international relief organization, providing emergency relief.

The foreign ministry said three Swiss experts, including doctors, already in the Philippines. They work closely with the Swiss embassy in Manila and assess the needs of people in the field.

Hungary : A team carrying medical equipment and 15,000 dollars in aid from the Hungarian Reformed Charity will leave for cyclone - hit the Philippines on Monday, the charity told MTI on Sunday.

Denmark: Denmark gives 10 million in typhoon-aid to the Philippines. It is a very significant natural disaster where hundreds of thousands of people are now in sorrow and distress, and therefore we have decided to give up to 10 million dollars in emergency aid, says Development Cooperation Christian Friis Bach (R) BBC News. Assistance may consist of food, water and tents.

The money will be available as soon as there is an appeal by the United Nations. United Nations and the Philippine authorities are in the process of getting an overview of the disaster and assess needs. So they send out an appeal, and we will immediately bid, said the minister.

Ireland: The Government kill vid €1 M in emergency funding towards the relief effort in the Philippines following the Widespread destruction and loss of life caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore said the funding would go towards shelter, food, water and health.

Ireland : The government has announced a €1 M to fund emergency relief efforts in the Philippines following the widespread destruction and loss of life caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore said the funding will go toward shelter, food, water and health.

Nethelands : 2.000.000 Euro Philippine government's commitment
ASEAN and International aid to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan Philippines

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

ASEAN National Football Stadium

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Every country in the world has a national football stadium, to organize an international football event, or as a venue for athletic competitions, asean also have a national stadium in each country. The following is the national stadium owned by ASEAN :
Sultan Hasanal Bolkiah Stadium, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
1 . Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium , Bandar Seri Begawan , Brunei Darussalam .

Opened : September 23, 1983
Capacity : 30,000

Major events :
20th SEA Games on August 7 to 15 1999 .
  • -Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy , February 24, - March 9, 2012
Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2 . Olympic Stadium , Phnom Penh , Cambodia

Opened : 1963
Capacity : 50,000

The stadium may have been built to host the 1963 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games, but the match was canceled due to political problems in Cambodia. There are also brief GANEFO game, which was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 25 to 6 December 1966 and was given the name 'Asian GANEFO First'. The stadium hosted appearances by visiting dignitaries and state occasions, and athletic and the Cambodian National football team.
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia
3 . Gelora Bung Karno Stadium , Jakarta , Indonesia

Opened : July 24, 1962
Capacity : 88 083

Major events :
  • Host for the 1962 Asian Games ( 1962) .
  • Host for SEA Games ( 1979 , 1987 , 1997 and 2011 ) .
  • Host for the Sudirman Cup 1989.
  • Joint Host for the 2002 Tiger Cup with Singapore .
  • Host for the ASEAN Club Championship 2003 .
  • Host for the Tiger Cup semi-final first leg match between Indonesia and Malaysia in 2004 and the first leg final match between Indonesia vs Singapore .
  • Host to the 2007 AFC Asian Cup for Group D matches, the Quarter-finals and finals between Saudi Arabia and Iraq .
  • Host for 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup for the first leg semi-final match between Indonesia vs Thailand .
  • Host for 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup for Group A , 2 semi-final match against the Philippines , and 2nd Final Leg match Indonesia and Malaysia .
  • Host Indonesia for home games in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers .
  • The host AC Milan in 1992 for a pre - season tour
  • Host for Bayern Munich 2012 pre - season tour of Asia
  • Host to Arsenal 2013 Asian Pre - Season Tour .
  • Host to Liverpool in 2013 Asia Pre - Season Tour .
  • Host for Chelsea 2013 Asian Pre - Season Tour .
  • Friendly Match Indonesia vs Netherlands 2013.
Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, LAOS
4 . Laos National Stadium , Vientiane , Lao P.D.R

Opened : 2009
Capacity : 20,000

Major events :
  • - Opening and closing ceremonies for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games ) .
Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5 . Bukit Jalil National Stadium , Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

Opened : September 11, 1998
Capacity : 110,000

Major events :
  • Athletics ( track and field ) - Commonwealth Games 1998
  • 2001 Southeast Asian Games .
  • Final Malaysia Cup .
  • Malaysia FA Cup final .
  • FA Premier League Asia Cup in 2003.
  • Asian Cup 2007.
  • Champions Youth Cup 2007 .
  • Manchester United Asia Tour 2001 2009.
  • 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup , the first leg of the final .
  • Liverpool FC Asia Tour 2011 , July 16 .
  • Chelsea 2011 summer tour in Asia
  • Arsenal 2011 Pre - Season Tour .
Zayar Thiri Stadium, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
6 . Zayar Thiri Stadium , Nay Pyi Taw , Myanmar

The stadium was built for the 27th SEA Games in Myanmar in 2013 .

Opened : 2013
Capacity : 30,000
Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines
7 . Rizal Memorial Stadium , Manila , Philippines

Opened : 1934
Capacity : 30,000

Rizal Memorial Stadium is the main venue for various events during the football and athletics :
  • 1934 Far Eastern Games
First FIFA recognized international matches played in the tournament Indonesia .
  • Asian Games 1954
First FIFA recognized international match Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong played in this tournament .
  • 1966 AFC Youth Championship
  • 1970 AFC Youth Championship
  • 1981 Southeast Asian Games
  • 1991 Southeast Asian Games
  • 1993 Asian Athletics Championships
  • 2003 Asian Athletics Championships
  • 2005 Southeast Asian Games ( Athletics only )
  • 2012 Asian Five- State Division I
  • 2012 Philippine Peace Cup
This is the first international championship was won by the Philippines in Rizal Memorial Stadium .
  • 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals
This is the first game hosted by the Philippines for the AFF Suzuki Cup .
  • 2014 AFC Challenge Cup qualifying Group E
Singapore National Stadium, Singapore
8 . Singapore's New National Stadium , Under construction

Opened : April 2014
Capacity : 55,000

New national stadium will be part of the Singapore Sports Hub, which consists of the Singapore Indoor Stadium, an Aquatic Centre, as well as the Multi-Purpose Indoor Arena. The stadium also will feature a retractable roof. Once completed, the stadium will have the world's largest dome roof

Rajamangala National Stadium, Thailand
9 . Rajamangala National Stadium , Bangkok , Thailand

Opened : 1998
Capacity : 65,000



My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam
10 . My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam

Opened : 2003
Capacity : 40 192

Major Events:
  •  My Dinh Stadium official operation on September 2, 2003 with the opening of the friendly match between U23 Vietnam and Shanghai Shenhua club who play in the Chinese Super League .
  • The stadium was host 2003 Southeast Asian Games ( opening ceremony , football and athletics, the closing ceremony ) .
  • In July 2007 , My Dinh Stadium is host to Group B AFC Asian Cup 2007 with Quan Khu 7 Stadium ( Ho Chi Minh ) , the quarter- final ( Japan vs. Australia ) and semifinals ( Japan vs Saudi Arabia ) .
  • My Dinh Stadium held the opening ceremony of 2009 Asian Indoor Games since October 30, 2009 until November 8.
  • In December 2010 , he holds the Group B AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 from December 2 to December 8 .
In addition , the stadium holds many soccer competition domestically and internationally :
  • 2008 AFC Champions League ( Nam Đình chose this stadium with Thien Truong Stadium they themselves do not meet AFC criteria ) .
  • The stadium hosted the 2008 international friendship between Vietnam and Brazil Olympics .
  • 2010 VFF Cup .
  • 2011 V - League ( round 25 match between Ha Noi ACB and Song Lam Nghe An [ 3 ] ) .
  • 2011 VFF Cup .
  • 2012 Olympic Football - Asian Men's Qualification Playoff Round
  • Three runners - up from the third round of group play each other in a neutral place on 25 , 27 and March 29, 2012 . Vietnam was chosen by the AFC Competitions Committee - a neutral venue , with the game being played in the stadium My Dinh Hanoi .
  • On July 17, 2013 , the stadium will host the international friendly match between Vietnam and Arsenal .
  • In 2019, the My Dinh Stadium will be held the opening ceremony and closing ceremony of the Asian Games in 2019 , also will be used mostly for athletics meet and will be the main host of the 2019 Asian Games .

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Uniquely Culture of ASEAN

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Every ASEAN country has a unique culture that is used daily habits. Here is a unique culture of ASEAN countries.
1. Filipino Culture - "KUYA" and "ATE"

Philippine culture is very big on respect. The older a person, the more they call for respect. The term 'kuya' (pronounced koo-yah) refers to men who are older, it means 'brother'. Verbal usage shows that you respect the old man and acknowledge the age difference. Feminine form of 'eating' (pronounced ah-teh) which directed people older women, it means 'brother'. Children are encouraged to use these terms with their older siblings. Adults can use the term to tackle your friends or colleagues regardless of whether or not they are actually related. It just shows the appreciation for older individuals.
"KUYA" and "ATE"
2. Vietnamese Culture - Caro
Caro (or Gomoku +, CO Caro ...) is a Vietnamese variant of Gomoku game. Di Caro, the winner must have an unbroken row of five stones and the line must not be blocked at both ends. This rule makes Gomoku more flexible and gives more power to the players who started later to defend. We often play this game on paper with a pen or pencil. On the chessboard box, An X riders, people go O. When his turn, the player must be integrated into the cell on a chessboard. Limitations to the box chess board is an area where the player plays paper Caro.
Caro
3. Cambodia Culture

Khmer culture is very hierarchical. The greater a person's age, the greater the level of respect that should be given to them. Cambodia dealt with in accordance with the hierarchical title before the name of their seniority. When a married couple becomes too old to support themselves, they may invite the youngest child's family to move in and take over the running of the household. At this stage in their lives, they enjoy a high status position.

The concept of "First Lady" applies to young adults and people of the same age.
Khmer Culture

Favourite and Delicious Food From ASEAN

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - All countries in the world having an typical food, not to mention the ASEAN countries, below is a typical meal from ASEAN countries:

1. Vietnamese Cuisine - Bánh Cuốn 

Bánh Cuon made ​​from thin, wide sheets of steamed fermented rice dough filled with seasoned ground pork, minced wood ear mushrooms, and chopped onion. Sides for this dish usually consist of Cha lua (Vietnamese pork sausage), sliced ​​cucumber, and bean sprouts, with a sauce called Nuoc cham. Sometimes, ca Cuong decline, which is the essence of a giant water bug, Lethocerus indicus, is added to the Nuoc Cham for extra flavor, although this material scarce and quite expensive.
Bánh cuốn
2. Laos Cuisine - Larb

Larb is kind Lao minced meat salad is considered the national dish of Laos. Larb is a creation of the Lao people and originated in Laos. Larb is most often made with chicken, beef, duck, fish, pork, seasoned with fish sauce, lime juice, padaek, ground roasted rice and fresh herbs. Meat can be either raw or cooked, but chopped and mixed with chilli, mint and, optionally, assorted vegetables. Roughly ground toasted rice (khao khua) is also a very important component of the plate. This dish is served at room temperature and usually with a portion of sticky rice and raw vegetables.
Larb

3. Indonesia Causine - Mie Ayam


The Indonesian chicken noodle or chicken noodles in Indonesian is famous food that can be found almost everywhere from the school's cafeteria to a local diner. Chicken noodle / Chicken Noodle is completed with chicken meats and vegetables when it's served.

Mie Ayam 
4. Myanmar Cuisine - To Hpu Thoke

Tofu salad with either To Hpu or Hsan Ta Hpo is very popular as a snack or a meal in itself, while the fried tofu itself is Considered a snack. Both can be part of a meal where every dish is commonly divided at the same time. Fresh out, cut into small rectangular pieces, is the main ingredient salad, dressing and garnished with peanut oil, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, crushed toasted dried chilies, minced garlic, crushed peanuts, crispy fried onions, and cilantro.
To HpuThoke/Tofu Salad
5. Philippines Cuisine - Sopas, Bulalo, Champorado & La Paz Batchoy
 
  • "Sopas" borrowed from Spanish, and refers to the soup in general. But here in the Philippines, is a chicken sopas milk and macaroni soup.
  • "Bulalo" is very popular dish best served piping hot is beef marrow with bone marrow cooked for hours until the fat melts in your mouth. In preparation barebones, it's called "Cansi  in the Central Philippine language Ilonggo, or "bulalo" in the south to northern Luzon complete with pechay leaves and corn. 
  • "Champorado" was cooked with cocoa or chocolate "Tablea" ( block ), sticky rice doused with milk and topped with "tuyo" or dried fish as an interesting counterpoint .
  • "La Paz Batchoy" savory stew of meat (often beef) broth and noodles topped with pork liver, pork crispy "chicharon" (deep fried pork skin), herbs and spices and raw eggs - sometimes with a bit of "bagoong" or shrimp paste - are in a bowl of warm comfort when the "malling" turns boring. It originated in La Paz Market in the late 1930s, the genericized name of La Paz Batchoy. 
Sopas, Bulalo, Champorado & La Paz Batchoy
6. Thailand Cuisine - Tom Yum Kung

Tom Yum Kung is one of the most popular signature dishes in Thailand. The word "Tom Yum" literally means "boiled spicy soup" and the word "Kung" literally means "shrimp".
Tom Yum
Tom Yum Kung