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Modern Cambodia naval base nears completion
A Cambodian naval base that the United States suspects will be used by China’s military is almost complete, according to the country’s defense ministry. “It is near completion. We will inaugurate it soon,” Chhum Socheat, a Cambodian defense ministry spokesperson, told Agence France-Presse. Socheat denied that it is a Chinese military base, saying Cambodia is just modernizing the facility to protect the country’s territory. New satellite images from BlackSky, a US commercial imagery company, show a 363-meter-long pier jutting from Ream base into the Gulf of Thailand. The Cambodian defense ministry spokesperson also denied that the base will have a berth for aircraft carriers. In 2019, the Wall Street Journal reported that Phnom Penh and Beijing signed a deal for the docking of warships at Ream. WITH AFP The post Modern Cambodia naval base nears completion appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Australia, Canada aid Phl agri research
The ongoing pandemic has reminded the world that human health is inextricably linked to our surrounding environment and everything in it. With 75 percent of new and emerging infectious diseases being zoonotic (capable of spreading from animals to people), achieving optimal human health demands equal investment into understanding how the health of animals and the wider environment shapes broader health security. In a co-investment partnership, ACIAR and Canada’s International Development Research Center are funding a new research program across Southeast Asia that will promote a collaborative and multi-sector approach to benefit the health of humans, animals and the environment. The ACIAR/IDRC Research Program on One Health is funding interventions that will demonstrate and promote the benefits of how a One Health approach can improve agrifood systems and overall health security. Taking a One Health approach means recognizing that the health of people, animals and the environment are interconnected. Simply put, we cannot expect to be healthy if the agricultural systems from where we source our food and nutrition are broken and underfunded. Throughout Southeast Asia, animal production systems are rapidly expanding in size and intensity, yet the animal health systems in place to monitor animal health, detect and diagnose disease and treat sick livestock are lacking adequate capacity and are under-resourced. Additionally, the fast-changing nature of land use throughout the region especially in agricultural systems, coupled with the worsening impacts of a climate change, are placing further strain on ecological systems. The increased demand and stress on production systems without adequate supporting infrastructure to ensure their sustainability represent major threats to human health. For many developing countries the operationalization of One Health is often burdened by an imbalance in funding with far less focus on animal and environmental health services than that of human health services. Greater emphasis is required to shift One Health from a “nice idea” to a guiding principle that influences policy and broader investment to underpin environmental management and sustainable food production. In 2022, the AIRPOH program called for research proposals from institutions across Southeast Asia to contribute to the continued operationalization of One Health. Four initial proposals were selected with research teams from the Royal University of Agriculture in Cambodia, the University of the Philippines, the National University of Laos, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, and the Menzies School of Health Research in Timor-Leste selected as the inaugural projects of the AIRPOH initiative. Led by Dr. Kimchhin Sok at the Royal University of Agriculture in Cambodia, the project will examine the impact of agrichemical use on human and environmental health and investigate the importance of forest plants in the diet and health of the Cambodian people. Findings from this research then will be used to inform government of Cambodia about the importance of forest conservation and the impact of chemical use by highlighting how both contribute to the health and wellbeing of local people. Led by Dr. Rico Ancog of University of the Philippines Los Baños, the project will analyze the connection between animal health, the economics of livestock production, and environmental and public health. The research team will seek to identify the socio-economic drivers that links the animal-human-animal interfaces at the local and national levels that will help underpin a collaborative and unified action in Southeast Asia. As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. They invest in high quality-research in developing countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize their global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world. The post Australia, Canada aid Phl agri research appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, June 16
PHNOM PENH -- Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn signed here Thursday the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund 2023. Wang said at the event that Cambodia had so far harvested a total of 89 LMC Special Fund projects. (Cambodia-China-LMC Fund) - - - - SEOUL -- Dozens of people were injured on Friday in a rear-end.....»»
Singapore says ‘premature’ for ASEAN talks with Myanmar
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Friday that conditions were not yet right for ASEAN to open high-level talks with Myanmar on the country's political situation. "We believe it would be premature to re-engage with the junta at a summit level or even at a foreign minister level," Balakrishnan said when asked about a news report that Thailand had proposed talks. Speaking in a joint press conference in Washington with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Balakrishnan said the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations had recently reaffirmed their stance. "We condemned the coup, and the ongoing violence against civilians, the instability in the country, the setback to national reconciliation, and the enormous impact on the economy," he said of the 2021 military takeover in Myanmar. "Unfortunately, it's now more than two years. We haven't seen any signs of improvement." Balakrishnan did not reject all engagement with the Myanmar junta. "The key point is this. You do need everyone ultimately to sit down and negotiate," he said. "I don't know how long it will take. The last time it took 25 years for some form of democratic transition to occur in Myanmar. I hope it won't take that long." Blinken said the United States backs ASEAN's efforts to resolve the crisis. "It's very important that we continue, all of us, to sustain the appropriate pressure on the junta and look for ways of course to engage the opposition" in Myanmar, he said. Thailand has proposed to host an informal ministerial meeting of some ASEAN members with Myanmar on Sunday and Monday. "It is time for ASEAN to fully re-engage Myanmar at the leaders' level," according to a Thai government letter, seen by AFP. "In consideration of several pressing factors, the time for dialogues is sooner rather than later." A Myanmar junta spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on the proposal. A Southeast Asian official familiar with the matter told AFP on condition of anonymity that Malaysia would not attend the proposed meeting. But the Cambodian government said its foreign minister will attend the two-day informal discussions in Bangkok. The meeting will focus on advancing ASEAN's five-point peace plan agreed with Myanmar two years ago, Cambodia's foreign ministry said. ASEAN's last summit, held in May, ended without any significant progress on that peace plan, with Indonesian President Joko Widodo warning that the bloc risks becoming irrelevant. More than 6,000 civilians have been killed in Myanmar since the February 2021 coup, the Peace Research Institute of Oslo said in a report published Tuesday. The post Singapore says ‘premature’ for ASEAN talks with Myanmar appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
US to Cambodia: AUKUS Sub Deal Is Not Nuclear Proliferation
Washington - The United States, responding to remarks made by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen earlier in the week, said on Tuesday that the trilateral security alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is not an effort to spread nuclear weapons in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.On Monday, Hun Sen said that the trilateral group known as AUKUS was 'the starting point of a ve.....»»
Philippine para athletes brace for battle
With almost everyone accounted for, the Philippines braces for battle in the 12th ASEAN Para Games unfurling Saturday at the Morodok Techno National Stadium here. The 246-strong contingent arrived in two batches Monday and Tuesday nights with the team from e-sports, which will debut as a demo event, flying in tomorrow in time for the biennial, 12-sport spectacle in this Cambodian capital. Walter Torres, Philippine Sports Commission board member and the country’s chief of mission, and deputy chief of mission Irene Soriano flew in a few days early with Philippine Paralympic Committee president Mike Barredo and PSC chair Richard Bachmann joining them today and Saturday night, respectively. “It’s the biggest in the history of the ASEAN Para Games,” said Torres referring to the country’s delegation count. “It’s really to get them going in the international scene since this is the starting point of everything.” Torres said he was able to get a commitment from the squad in improving on their 28-30-46 (gold-silver-bronze) haul and fifth-place performance in Surakarta, Indonesia last year. “If we make it to fourth, that would already be an achievement,” Torres said. Athletics, chess and swimming should again carry most of the brunt of the country’s campaign after accounting for all 28 mints by the Filipinos in Surakarta a year back. Coaches Tony Ong of swimming and Joel Deriada of athletics echoed the same target of eclipsing, if not replicating, their hauls of 12 and six in the last staging of this biennial competition. The fantastic swimmers, headed by flag-bearer and triple-gold winner Ariel Aligarbes, will have 12 entries, the same number of gold they won in Surakarta, while the Jerold Mangliwan-led brady athletics bunch has 23. The magnificent woodpushers of quadruple gold medalist Sander Severino should also come into the games expecting a golden juggernaut after scooping up a whopping 10 the last time out. There is also optimism that the country could produce golden moments in other disciplines including the awe-inspired men’s wheelchair basketball, which booked a direct spot to the Hangzhou Asian Games this October after a historic bronze medal effort in the Asia-Oceania title in Thailand last month. “Gawin lang naming lahat ng aming makakaya para maka-gold,” said skipper Rene Macabenguil, who was part of the country’s best finish in the games — a silver last year in 2005 back in Manila. The post Philippine para athletes brace for battle appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai, other celebs wear Michael Cinco Couture at Cannes 2023
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai, Cambodian star Yubin Shin and Miss Universe Spain 2021 Sarah Loinaz were among the celebrities who donned a Michael Cinco creation at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival in France......»»
Cambodian killed by 40 crocodiles after falling in enclosure
About 40 crocodiles killed a Cambodian man on Friday after he fell into their enclosure on his family's reptile farm, police said. Luan Nam, 72, was trying to move a crocodile out of a cage where it had laid eggs when it grabbed the stick he was using as a goad and pulled him in. The main group of reptiles then set about him, tearing his body to pieces and leaving the concrete enclosure at the farm in Siem Reap awash with blood. "While he was chasing a crocodile out of an egg-laying cage, the crocodile attacked the stick, causing him to fall into the enclosure," Mey Savry, police chief of Siem Reap commune, told AFP. "Then other crocodiles pounced, attacking him until he was dead," he said, adding that the remains of Luan Nam's body were covered with bite marks. One of the man's arms was bitten off and swallowed by the crocodiles, he said. Luan Nam was the president of the local crocodile farmers' association but his family may now sell his stock, after urging him for years to stop raising the reptiles, commune chief May Sameth told AFP. A two-year-old girl was killed and eaten by crocodiles in 2019 when she wandered into her family's reptile farm in the same village, the police chief said. There are a number of crocodile farms around Siem Reap, the gateway city to the famed ruins of Angkor Wat. The reptiles are kept for their eggs, skins and meat as well as the trade in their young. The post Cambodian killed by 40 crocodiles after falling in enclosure appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gilas Pilipinas’ SEAG win fuels excitement for 2023 FIBA World Cup
Less than a hundred days before the opening tip of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Filipino basketball fans are growing excited as they await the final list of local and international basketball superstars who will be playing in the Philippine leg of the said basketball championship. Following Gilas Pilipinas’ euphoric win against an import-laden Cambodian team in the recent 32nd Southeast Asian Games, and with the team’s grit and sound coaching strategies, basketball enthusiasts are optimistic about the team’s chances in this year’s FIBA World Cup. With Gilas Pilipinas facing familiar foes — Italy, Dominican Republic and Angola — in the FIBA World Cup’s group stage, the victory over Cambodia could inspire the players as they compete with these teams. Playing in front of the home crowd will boost the team’s morale as Gilas Pilipinas sets their sights on winning in the 2023 FIBA World Cup and qualifying to represent the flag in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. The Philippines last played in the 1972 Olympics and winning the FIBA World Cup could end the drought. In an interview, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Alfredo S. Panlilio shared his wishes that Gilas Pilipinas could win at least two (games) and move to the next round. Since the 2014 FIBA World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas had only won once in 10 matches. Thus, there is enormous pressure to perform at an all-time high, considering that the Philippines is one of the co-hosts of this year’s tournament. Panlilio added, “If we do that (win at least two games and advance to the knockout stage), possibly, because the highest ranking Asian team after every tournament gets a slot in the Olympics. It’s a reward if we’re the highest Asian team. In the meantime, what remains crucial for Gilas Pilipinas’ coaching staff is its selection of players that would participate in the FIBA World Cup. The players’ selection also excites Filipinos as they all wait to see if Filipino-American and Utah Jazz Guard Jordan Clarkson would don the country’s colors. News reports quoted Gilas Pilipinas Head Coach Chot Reyes saying, “The selection would be based on various factors such as schedules, players’ plans, and even economics. To be very honest about it, to be very frank, economics will also be an issue.” “There are a lot of things that are going to be involved in making the final determination. We plan to have a 16- or 18-man pool, and it might be more, to go on an extended training period that will include foreign camps and tune-up games against quality competition,” Reyes said. The Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia will host this year’s FIBA World Cup from August 25 to September 10, 2023. The games will be played simultaneously at the Araneta Coliseum for Groups A and B, Mall of Asia Arena for Groups C and D, Okinawa Arena in Japan for Groups E and F, and at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta for Groups G and H. The qualifying teams will head to Manila as the Playoffs and Finals Games will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena. As the country prepares to host the most prestigious FIBA World Cup, Panlilio also called on all basketball stakeholders to unite to support Gilas Pilipinas as it competes in the international arena. With the Philippines’ passionate fans, rich basketball culture, and world-class venues, the stage is all set for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which is certain to leave a mark on the global basketball landscape. The post Gilas Pilipinas’ SEAG win fuels excitement for 2023 FIBA World Cup appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gilas Pilipinas’ sweet, vengeful SEA Games win
GILAS Pilipinas’ vengeful win against an import-laden Cambodian basketball team marked its return to the top spot of the Southeast Asian Games or SEAG men’s basketball championships. It was a sweet victory for the Philippines men’s basketball team, as it was glaring how the Cambodians, the 32nd SEAG’s host country, took advantage of the rules by fielding more naturalized players than other competing countries. Though this may be allowed, it does not bode well for the tournament and the sport. Why so? Other countries, including the Philippines, continue to identify and develop players from the grassroots levels. And if tournaments, such as the recent SEAG Men’s Basketball competition, allow host countries to field more naturalized players than others, how does this promote fair play among competing nations? Luckily, after losing to Cambodia in the early group stage, Gilas booked a rematch against the home team for the gold medal. And this time, the Philippine squad came prepared with a sound plan despite unfavorable court conditions and the lopsided lineup of mainly naturalized Cambodian players. Gilas’ offensive and defensive strategy helped them stave off comeback attempts and left the Cambodians to settle for a silver medal. The three-point shooting of naturalized forward Justin Brownlee, Marcio Lassiter, Chris Newsome, and CJ Perez helped Gilas spread the floor, allowing our big men to dominate and score in the shaded area. Gilas shot slightly better with its 47.8 percent field goal percentage versus Cambodia’s 41.9 percent. Gilas also outrebounded the Cambodians by four boards at 40 rebounds versus 36 rebounds. The intense shooting, ability to draw fouls, minimizing turnovers, the solid defensive performance resulting in six steals and three blocked shots helped propel Gilas Pilipinas to win its 19th Southeast Asian Games Gold Medal. ‘This is a reminder to our country and the Southeast Asian Region that upholding the values of fair play, sportsmanship, and the love for country triumphs all’ In his congratulatory message to Coach Chot Reyes, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Chairman Emeritus Manuel V. Pangilinan said he was happy to be proven wrong with the gold medal victory of Gilas. MVP earlier tweeted his concern over Gilas’ defeat to Cambodia in the group stage. SBP President Alfredo S. Panlilio also commended Gilas, saying, “Gilas showed that the pride of fighting for our country is stronger than any motivation. The team played through substandard conditions in the court under the sweltering heat and overcame bumps and bruises to make us all proud.” He added, “This is a reminder to our country and the Southeast Asian Region that upholding the values of fair play, sportsmanship, and the love for country triumphs all.” Gilas Head Coach Chot Reyes acknowledged that the earlier defeat to Cambodia brought the team together. “They’re united, and they stuck together. I’m just so proud of what we’ve done. We came here for the gold medal, and we’ve done it.” SBP also expressed gratitude to the Philippine Basketball Association and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines for allowing players from both leagues to represent the country in the 32nd SEAG. “On behalf of the SBP, I would like to thank UAAP, the PBA, its team owners, and the Board of Governors again for allowing its players to be part of the Gilas Team that won the Gold Medal in a hard-fought match against the host country,” Panlilio said in his letter to the two basketball associations. He added that SBP is aware of the PBA’s contribution to basketball’s growth, development, and success in the country. “The competitiveness in the league allowed Gilas to rise above the challenge it faced in Cambodia,” Panlillio added. The PBA players participating in the SEA Games were Justin Brownlee, CJ Perez, Christian Standhardinger, Chris Ross, Calvin Oftana, Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, Marcio Lassiter, Arvin Tolentino, and Chris Newsome. Among the UAAP collegiate players were Adamson’s Jerome Lastimosa, Ateneo’s Mason Amos, and La Salle’s Michael Philips. As the country prepares to host the most prestigious World Cup FIBA basketball championship in August this year, Panlilio calls on all basketball stakeholders to unite in supporting Gilas Pilipinas as we compete in the international arena. Gilas Pilipinas’ strong performance, fueled by its heart and will to succeed, should inspire every Filipino to give their best in all the challenges they meet in life. The post Gilas Pilipinas’ sweet, vengeful SEA Games win appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
The gold that mattered most
The sight of Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes pumping his fist in the air in midcourt while looking at the boisterous Cambodian crowd that supported their so-called national team peppered with naturalized players must have said it all. Redemption was written all over Chot’s face as the Filipinos finally slayed the ghost of their 68-79 debacle at the hands of the same team the first time they met last week in the basketball competitions of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games. The 80-69 revenge win over the host Cambodians came like a soothing balm for the wounded egos of the perennial regional champions who were roundly criticized after missing the gold two years ago and then again this year after bowing down to erstwhile doormat Cambodia. Less than 24 hours earlier, the gutsy Philippine five got back at Indonesia, the team that stripped them of the gold in the 2021 Vietnam Games, marking only the second time a Philippine squad failed to bring home the bacon in their favorite national pastime. “I know a lot of people doubted this time the first time we lost, what I didn’t tell you was that after the loss, I told them that ‘this is the loss that we could afford.’ We needed that loss, actually,” Chot said in the din of the celebration, marking the 19th time that the Philippines won the gold medal in men’s basketball. “The players did a hell of a job, they stuck together. We kept this Cambodian team of five, six Americans below 70 points,” he said referring to Cambodia’s naturalized players who surprised the Filipinos with a first-ever win last Thursday. The issue of naturalized players participating in the SEA Games, particularly in basketball, is a topic that has generated debates and differing opinions. While some argue that the presence of naturalized players undermines the integrity and spirit of the competition, others believe that it adds a new level of competitiveness and helps raise the overall standard of play. Critics argue that the inclusion of naturalized players creates an unfair advantage for certain countries. The disparity in skill and experience between naturalized players and those who have grown up within the country’s basketball development system can lead to lopsided contests, potentially diminishing the value of the competition. The increased reliance on naturalized players has reduced opportunities for local talents to represent their country at the Games. It has also hindered the growth and development of homegrown athletes who would otherwise have a chance to compete and gain experience on an international stage. Some contend that the essence of the SEA Games lies in promoting national pride and showcasing the skills of athletes who embody the spirit of their respective nations. The presence of naturalized players can dilute this sense of national identity and representation. In many international competitions, including the Olympics, the use of naturalized players has been a common practice. While adapting to this trend aligns the SEA Games with global sporting norms, it is probably still essential to find a balance that takes into consideration the perspectives of both sides. Establishing eligibility criteria and limitations on the number of naturalized players in a team could be a potential solution. This would allow for the participation of naturalized players while ensuring that local athletes continue to have ample opportunities to represent their country and develop their skills. Whether the presence of naturalized players has turned the SEA Games into a “sham” depends on individual viewpoints. It is therefore crucial for sports authorities to strike a balance between the inclusion of naturalized players and providing opportunities for local talents which we believe is key to maintaining the spirit and relevance of the SEA Games. e-mail:mannyangeles27@gmail.com The post The gold that mattered most appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gilas completes redemption bid, gets back at Cambodia to regain SEA Games gold
The Gilas Pilipinas men’s basketball team played with remarkable composure and determination to finally solve the Cambodian puzzle, essaying an 80-69 victory on Tuesday to return to the Southeast Asian Games basketball throne......»»
Philippine belles crush hometown rivals
The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team ran an import-laden Cambodian squad to the ground, 114-54, to give its Southeast Asian Games three-peat bid an auspicious start yesterday......»»
Soaked Cambodian runner gets $10,000 bonus from PM
A Cambodian runner who captured hearts with a spirited last-placed finish in heavy rain was awarded $10,000 by Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday. The Cambodian leader said he was rewarding Southeast Asian Games athlete Bou Samnang "to encourage perseverance". A soaked Bou Samnang broke down in tears after crossing the finish line in the 5,000m all alone on Monday nearly six minutes after the race winner. Her resolve made her the toast of Games host Cambodia and footage of her wet, lonely run to the line was shown at home and overseas. Hun Sen, currently attending a regional summit in Indonesia, added to the outpouring of admiration. "The interesting story is that runner Bou Samnang ran in the rain until the finishing line although she did not place (in the medals)," he wrote in a statement. "To encourage perseverance, I and my wife donate $10,000 to her." The average worker earns about $10 a day in Cambodia. The SEA Games in the capital Phnom Penh end on 17 May. The post Soaked Cambodian runner gets $10,000 bonus from PM appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Booters, chessers, cricketers start Philippines SEAG campaign
A seasoned chess contingent aiming to make the right moves in the Cambodian version of the game......»»
World-class foes boost triathletes
Competing against world-class foes had prepared the national triathlon squad for the tough grind in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games. Triathlon Association of the Philippines president Tom Carrasco yesterday said he is confident over the SEA Games chances of the triathletes after getting world-class exposure in the 30th Subic International Triathlon over the weekend. In the previous staging of the biennial meet in Hanoi, the Filipinos dominate the triathlon and duathlon event after bagging three gold, one silver and one bronze medal. Now, Carrasco is pumped up, knowing that his wards would deliver in the 11-nation conclave set in Phnom Penh from 5 to 17 May. “We’ve just completed the elite events as a final tune-up for our Cambodia-bound team. They experienced a very tough race today (Sunday) competing again Asia’s best. Very good experience,” Carrasco, who is looking to win at least three gold medals in the biennial meet, said. Carrasco said seeing action in high-level events is definitely a big boost to the triathletes. “We might not have had a Filipino on the podium of the SuBit race but I’m happy they got exposed to a world-class experience,” Carrasco said in a separate interview. In the SuBit event, five-time SEA Games gold medalist Kim Mangrobang emerged as the best local performer after finishing 24th in the 48-woman field with a clocking of one hour, one minute and seven seconds. In the men’s side, Filipino-Spanish Fernando Casares finished 25th out of 66 local and international competitors after crossing the finish line in 54:46. Mangrobang and Casares will banner the 11-man national team in both the triathlon and duathlon events of the biennial meet. Also competing in the SEA Games are Raven Alcoseba (women’s triathlon and women’s aquathlon), Kim Remolino (men’s triathlon and mixed relay), John Chicano (men’s duathlon) and Kira Ellis (women’s duathlon). For the aquathlon events, Gene Quiambao (women’s aquathlon) and Josh Ramos (men’s aquathlon) will join Alcoseba and Remolino the mixed relay team will be composed of Ellis, Aki Lorbes, Erica Burgos and Wacky Baniqued. The national squad will be flying to Cambodia this Friday, just in time for the start of the event on 6 May at the Cambodian province of Kep. The post World-class foes boost triathletes appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bachmann: Focus on AG, Olympics
Chairperson Richard Bachmann had an epiphany while doing the rounds of Philippine Sports Commission-owned facilities around the country recently. “We should focus on the Asian Games and the Olympics,” Bachmann said during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Tuesday. “That should be the goal.” Bachmann expressed the belief as he was discussing the PSC’s preparations for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games taking place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, next month. While Bachmann is not belittling the SEA Games, the PSC chief made it clear that it is high time for everyone to change their mind-set. “I am not putting it (SEA Games) down. The SEA Games is a given. We can win it.” Bachmann had just been to Cebu and Zamboanga and these trips have made him realize that a drastic change has to take place. “That (Asian Games and Olympics) should be our goal,” Bachman said, stressing that most of the pictures and memorabilia he had seen during his four months as PSC leader showed mainly triumphs in the lowly SEA Games. Still, Bachmann swears “it won’t happen overnight.” “It’s not going to be easy changing that mind-set,” he added. Meanwhile, Bachmann bared that national sports associations wishing to cash in on the PSC’s coffers have to come up with stellar showings in the SEA Games and other major meets. “If an NSA wants more money, they have to win,” said Bachmann, who will be watching the 800-plus Philippine delegation attempt to better its fourth-place finish in Hanoi during the 5 to 17 May edition in the Cambodian capital. “You perform, you get money for next year,” he said. To gauge an NSA’s performance, the PSC has created a matrix which will be the basis of its grading system. With a little over two weeks left, the PSC said all the athletes’ needs have already been taken care of, including their allowances. “The PSC is just trying to take care of the athletes,” he said, refusing to issue a forecast on Team Philippines' final placing. “If I go the Alaska way, we have to improve. If we were fourth last year, we should improve this time,” Bachmann, a former Alaska mainstay and executive, said. “If you look at some of the sports, a lot of their athletes are abroad (training and competing) and I hope they get the confidence and perform well.” The post Bachmann: Focus on AG, Olympics appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cambodian man lands ‘airplane’ home in ricefield
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — A Cambodian airplane fanatic has built his house shaped like a private jet—despite never having been up in the air himself. Construction worker Chrach Peou spent his $20,000 life savings building the concrete “plane”—complete with wings, tailfin, landing gear and engines—near the town of Siem Reap, gateway to the famed Angkor […] The post Cambodian man lands ‘airplane’ home in ricefield appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Out of the box: Defying stereotypes in Return to Seoul
It is Cambodia's next Oscars entry, has a Korean-born France-based star, a French-Cambodian director, and was shot in South Korea......»»
Philippines looks to connect with Cambodian firms
The Philippines is wooing Cambodian companies to consider business opportunities in the country as it further develops its manufacturing sector......»»