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CDC donates assistive devices to persons with disability in Angeles City

CLARK FREEPORT – Clark Development Corporation (CDC) recently donated various assistive devices to the members of the Persons with Disability Affairs Office of Angeles City (PDAO – AC).

In a simple ceremony organized by CDC – External Affairs Department (EAD), CDC President and CEO Manuel R. Gaerlan and CDC Vice President for Administration and Finance Mariza Mandocdoc presented the assistive materials to PDAO-AC Disability Affairs Officer II Alma Vital.

The donations include 18 assistive devices such as wheelchairs and crutches. These materials will help to enable them to carry out everyday tasks and actively engage in community life.

In her speech, Vital thanked the CDC for its continuous support to their sector and organization.

“Lubos po kaming nagagalak sa tulong at sa pagbibigay pansin sa aming sector. Ilang years narin po yan na laging nabibigyan ng CDC ng mga assistive devices ang PDAO Angeles City. Malaking tulong po sa amin ang mga assistive devices na nanggagaling po sainyo (CDC), lalo napo para sa mga bata. Gusto po naming maipamulat na kahit may kapansanan kami kailangan makisalamuha rin po sa iba. Alam po naming malaking tulong itong mga assistive devices na ito para sa amin. Maraming maraming salamat po,” she said.

Meanwhile, Gaerlan encouraged the members of PDAO-AC to maintain a positive outlook in life despite the challenges that they face every day. He said that the CDC hopes to uplift their lives through the various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs of the state-owned firm.

“Ito po ay kasama sa programa ng CDC na kahit papano ay makatulong tayo sa mga physically challenged individuals. Nandito tayo ngayon at nagtutulong tulong. Kung ano man ang nakakayanan ng CDC na maitulong sa ating mga kababayan na may kapansanan, sana makapagpa improve ito sa inyong mga nararamdaman. Through our help, ninanais namin na maibsan ang inyong paghihirap kahit konti,” he added.

Also present during the event are CDC – EAD Assistant Vice President Rommel Narciso, EAD Assistant Manager Ronald Antonio, CDC Capacity Building Officer III Agnes L. Matias, Community Relations and Social Services Officer III Armin Rivera, and other EAD personnel and PDAO-AC members.

Aside from the said project, the CSR program of CDC dubbed as “Clark Cares” also creates activities that involve health, employment, livelihood, partnership, and other special projects.

**EMPOWERING PWDs.** Members of the Persons with Disability Affairs Office of Angeles City (PDAO – AC) led by Disability Affairs Officer II Alma Vital (3^rd from right) received the assistive devices donated by Clark Development Corporation (CDC). CDC President and CEO Manuel R. Gaerlan ( 2^nd from right) and CDC Vice President for Admin and Finance Mariza Mandocdoc (rightmost) personally handed over the donations to the members and officers of PDAO-AC. Also in photo is CDC External Affairs Department (EAD) Assistant Vice President Rommel Narciso (2^nd from left). (CDC-CD Photo)

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Satisfy your cravings with these best-selling Nanyang drinks

September 15, 2023 3:30 p.m.

Nanyang isn’t only known for its Laksa Prawn, Cheesy Chicken Chop Noodles and Singapore’s best selling Hainanese Chicken Rice and Kopi.

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USA back on top; Germany takes Top 3 spot in FIBA World Ranking

September 15, 2023 1:28 p.m.

MIES (Switzerland) – The recent completion of the prestigious FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has produced some eye-catching positive climbs in the latest FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.

USA reclaim pole position with 786.6 points after benefiting from their consistency at major tournaments over the last three summers. Finishing in fourth place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup where they outperformed former number one nation Spain, their run to the Semi-Finals came off the back of winning an Olympic title at Tokyo in 2021 and also taking bronze at the FIBA AmeriCup 2022.

Recently crowned FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 champions Germany have another slice of history to enjoy as they step into the top three of the rankings for the very first time after moving up a massive eight places and onto 759.7 points. Their stunning success made all the more incredible because of the fact they made the journey to the top step of the podium without tasting defeat.

Canada also have another reason to celebrate too, with their maiden FIBA Basketball World Cup medal fueling an even bigger rise of nine spots. They now occupy sixth position with 745.5 points.

Serbia performed in outstanding fashion to make the title game and their second-placed finish gave their fans something to be proud of. Those supporters can also now enjoy and reflect on their country being a top five nation again as they move up a place and into fifth position on 755.6 points.

Meanwhile, when it comes to the scale and impact of climbing the rankings in the upper echelon, nobody can match Latvia. They have rocketed up a staggering 22 places and into the top 10 after their heroic underdog displays which ensured they took fifth place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. They now sit in 8th position on 743.7 points.

There were many other teams who impressed at the flagship event, including Brazil who recorded three wins in five games and moves up a place into 12th in the rankings on 660.5 points. The Americas region can also boast a nice move upwards of five places into 16th for Puerto Rico on 611.1 points, while Dominican Republic rise six spots into 18th place on 561.9 points.

There were also notable improvements for Georgia who move up 10 positions and into 23rd on 465.9 points, Japan jump 11 spots to 26th on 432.2 points and Lebanon claim an uplift of 16 places into 28th on 423.3.

One nation that truly made everyone sit up and take notice at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 were first-timers South Sudan. They made history by beating China to claim a first win at the event, then pushing on to beat the Philippines and Angola. This has resulted in a sensational climb of 32 spots in the rankings. They now find themselves in 31st place with 375.5 points.

For more information about the method used in the calculation of the FIBA World Ranking Men, please refer to the “How It Works” section.

Click here to view the full FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.