FMI 2007 Christmas Party

Friends of the Mariana Islands Group picture, together with Rep. Jacinta Kaipat her Family, Angelo Villagomez and EJ. This group picture was taken during FMI 2007 Christmas Party at San Vicente Village.

Sa ngalan po nang aming samahan na Friends of the Mariana Islands ako po ay bumabati sainyong lahat nang masagana at manigong bagong taon!

FMI 2007 Caroling night group picture

Group picture namin ito during Christmas carol kina Mr. & Mrs. Rose/Lewei Adams. Ang Friends of the Mariana Islands ay taus puso pong nagpapasalamat sa lahat nang sumuporta sa aming pangangaroling. Hinde po namin kayo makakalimutan at dahil po sainyong suporta sa aming grupo mabuhay po kayong lahat! Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all!

ISA Drive cleanup

Ito ang kuha namin noong nakaraang linggo pagkatapos nang aming paglilinis sa ISA Drive. Ang mga nasa larawan ay V-President Diomedes (Happy birthday vice), Beth, Arman, Betty, ako at si Roger. Ang mga iba pa naming mga kasama na naglinis na wala dito sa larawan ay sila Precy, Nita Mateo, Rey, Marites Fabros, Jimmy, Ciaralyn at ang aming masipag at walang kapagurang advisor na si Mr. Angelo Villagomez. Salamat sa lahat na sumama sa araw na ito, malaking karangalan na naipagpapatuloy natin ang ating pagtulong sa Kommunidad nang Saipan.

FMI on camera action

Maraming salamat sa aming mga bagong kasama sa grupo na sila Ms. Dian, Julie Ann, CJ, Lily, Mely, Sheryl, Elmer, Love at Carl. Napakasaya nang aming grupo tuwing linggo na nagkakasama sa paglilinis masaya ang bawat isa at walang kapaguran sa pagtulong sa Kommunidad nang Saipan.

FMI schedules for the month of December 2007

1st Sunday of the month ----- December 2, 2007
FMI will be cleaning Drainage at the corner MSGR Martinez going up to cannat tabla.
Cleanup will be start at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

2nd Sunday of the month ----- December 9, 2007
FMI will be cleaning ISA Drive from Botanical Garden down to NMC.
Cleanup will be start at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

3rd Sunday of the month ----- December 16, 2007
FMI will be cleaning Lau-Lau Beach
Cleanup will be start at 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

DECEMBER 23, 2007
Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI)
Will be having a Christmas Party!


Anyone interested in joining with us at any of these activities are invitied to come help cleanup our Island, or party with us on the 23rd!
AGAIN, ANYONE IS WELCOME AS LONG AS YOU ARE HAPPY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND YOUR VOLUNTEER TIME AND EFFORT WILL BE WHOLE HEARTEDLY GIVEN.
please don't hesitate to call at 285-8980 for more information.

NMC-San Vicente, and Lau-Lau Beach Cleanup

FMI Vice President: Diomedes Duculan together with FMI Member Roberto Castillo Taken during the cleanup at NMC to San Vicente Elementary school.

Ang aming grupo na Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI) ay patuloy at walang sawang sumusuporta sa Beautify CNMI at ganoon din sa lahat nang programa na Environmental activities dito sa Saipan. Linggo-linggo kaming namumulot nang mga basura sa iba't-ibang lugar dito sa Saipan.

We had picked up 420 pounds of trash on November 4, 2007 on our adopted area Garapan Tourist District. It was 2nd sunday of the month on November 11, 2007 our group FMI had picked up 540 pounds of trash from NMC to San Vicente Elementary School. We also picked up 480 pounds of trash last sunday only at Lau-Lau Beach cleanup. A total of 1,440.00 pounds of trash only for the month of November 2007. I really thank my group (FMI) for their dedecation to contintue helping the Island of Saipan for keeping it clean!

GOD IS SO GOOD! GOD BLESS FMI!

FMI Cleanup Schedules for November 2007

1st Sunday of the month, ------- November 4, 2007
Garapan Tourist District, Meeting place at Memoral Park, Parking lot.
Start at 8:00am to 10:00am.

2nd Sunday of the month, ------- November 11, 2007
NMC to ISA Drive "Botanical Garden",
Meeting place will be at the Front of San Vicente Elem. School.
Start at 8:00am to 11:00am

3rd Sunday of the month, ------- November 18, 2007
Lau-Lau Beach Cleanup, Meeting place will be at the Lau-Lau Beach pavillion.
Start at 8:00am to 10am

Anyone that interested in this events you can contact me at 234-9769, 285-8980, or you can email me at castillofmi@gmail.com

Thank you and let's help one another to keep this Island Clean!

ATTENTION TO ALL ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORTERS! Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI) will be having a GARAGE SALE at the back of San Vicente Elem. School on coming Saturday. It's a fundraising to Debris Island Cleanup expenses of the enviromental Group.

We really do appreciate anyone that who has a good heart to support this Fundraising.

Thank you.

Arbor Day at the Veterans Cementary

Noong nakaraang sabado (october 27, 2007) ipinagdiwang ang ARBOR DAY sa Veterans Cementary, at dahil sa napakahalaga ang araw na ito nagpasya akung mag-adopt nang isang Flame Tree at ito nga ay aking itinanim nang araw ding iyon bilang pagdiriwang sa ARBOR DAY. Ang larawang ito ay kuha namin nila Ms. Desie Camacho (Executive Sec. of Rep. Jacinta Kaipat) at Laelu (Niece of Rep. Jacinta Kaipat).

ISA Drive October cleanup

Ito ang larawan nang mga kasama ko habang naglilinis sa may malapit sa NMC last Sunday. Ang nasa larawan ay sila V-President Diomedes, Beth, Jun, Marites Fabros, at si Ciaralyn

Kobler Substation Cleanup

Ito ang group picture namen sa Kobler Ville. Kasama ang Kaipat Family pinangunahan ni Rep. Jacinta Kaipat at ang FMI Volunteers.

PAWS MEETING

Ito ang kuha namen ni Rep. Jacinta Kaipat noong Gabe nang pulong sa Fiasta Resort nang PAWS.

Garapan Tourist District Cleanup

This Picture of the FMI Group taken after the cleanup last Sunday morning. We pickup trash just for that day in Garapan Tourist District Area 240lbs. Thank you very much to our beloved Vice President Diomedes Duculan, BOD Secretary Radino Garcia, BOD Member Jun Flores, Beth Amarille, Zeny, Anthony, Roberto, Precy for beautifying the island with me. Let's continue to give our time whole heartedly and do volunteer for keeping the Island clean.

Our next Sunday cleanup, FMI will be cleaning Chalan MSGR. Martinez Street. Anyone that interested to join this cleanup just meet us beside of Shell Gas Station at Dandan. Our cleanup Start at 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

FMI Activities for the month of October

FMI/PTI Basketball Team will be playing tonight at ADA Gym. Anyone who want to watch, the game start at 8:30pm. See you all their!

FMI Monthly schedules for the Clean Up!

October 7, 2007 ------ 1st Sunday of the Month, ------ Garapan Tourist District
Start at 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Anyone who's willing to join us for the Cleanup meet us at Memorial Parking lot Garapan.

October 14, 2007 ------- 2nd Sunday of the Month, ------ NMC to Botanical garden
Start at 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Anyone who's interested to join us for the cleanup, meet us at the Front of San Vicente Elem. School.

October 21, 2007 ------ 3rd Sunday of the Month, ------- Lau-lau Beach
Start at 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Anyone who's interested to join us for the Cleanup, meet us at the Bus Stop ISA Drive, Intersection going to Lau-lau Beach.

Our Contact Numbers below:
President/chairwoman: Marites A. Castillo
(670) 234-9769, or 285-8980
V-President: Diomedes Duculan
(670) 788-9915
Secretary/PRO: Beverly Cabanatan
(670) 789-7542, or 235-6321
BOD Secretary: Radino Garcia
(670) 287-9914

FMI Cleanup NMC to Botanical Garden

FMI will be doing cleanup at ISA Drive on coming Sunday September 30, 2007 Start at 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Meeting Place: Front of San Vicente Elem. School.

Beach Road picture taking

A Flame Tree that we planted last June 25, 2006 is now blooming!

Ito ang larawan namin nila Rep. Jacinta Kaipat, Gus Kaipat and Family, FMI Groups. Pagkatapos nang aming pagpintura sa light house kami'y nagkaisa na dumaan nang beach road para aming bisitahen ang Flame Tree na aming itinanim last June 25, 2006 at kami'y labis na natuwa sa aming nakita sapagkat isa sa aming itinanim noong nakaraang taon ay namumulaklak na! Ang sarap nang pakiramdam matapos ang labing apat na buwan makikita namin ang aming mga itinanim na Flame Trees masisigla at kay gandang pagmasdan.

Aquarious Hotel Beach Cleanup

Kuha namin ito noong araw nang merkules September 12, 2007 at ito ang kaisa-isang larawan ko sa araw nang cleanup na iyon kasi busy akung photographer. Madalas kasi mas feel ko ang namumulot nang basura o di kaya'y taga kuha nang litrato kaysa magpapakuha nang larawan.

Thanks to Eman

On behalf of FMI thank you very Eman for your kindness! Kung hinde pa tayo nagkausap kaninang umaga, for sure hinde pa ako nakapagpost nang mag pictures. I really thank you and appreciated your help.

FMI Basketball Team Players

FMI Players

On behalf of FMI we would like to thank PTI for their generous support to FMI basketball team. Also thanks to our coaches Mr. Manny Barcial, Mr. Cris Calub and Mr. Boy Garcia

FMI

FMI Basketball Team Group Picture lead by the FMI President: Marites A. Castillo, BOD Member Nieves Casta, FMI Member Armand and Coach: Mr. Cris Calub. Taken before the practice last Wednesday night. The players are waring there New Uniforms for the BUD CUP League.

The FMI basketball Team are really excited for the opening of BUD CUP League tomorrow evening at 6:00PM at ADA GYM. Hope everyone will be their to give there support to our FMI Basketball Team.

FMI events

Our FMI basketball players say they are glad to be returning to competition after several months off. I have taken a pictures last night of our players during the practice but unfortunately I'm having problem on my server and can't post any pictures at all. Our FMI Team will be playing for the Bud Cup League on September 26 @ 7:00 P.M. ADA GYM. Everyone is invited to watch the game! On behalf of FMI, we would like to Thank Mr. Norman Del Rosario, PTI our biggest suporter (THANKS PTI!), our Coaches Mr. Cris Calub of Hyatt and Mr. Boy Garcia. From the bottom of our heart We Thank you all and special thanks goes to Mr. Manny Barcial of Aqua Resort Club for given us the suport to our FMI Basketball Team.

To see our pictures for the FMI Basketball Team, Our weekend cleanups and other Activies for the FMI just visit our NEW WEBSITE at http://maritesfmi.space.com

FMI will be doing cleanup at the Lau-Lau Beach this coming Sunday, Start at 8:00 A.M. till 11:00 A.M. We will be having BBQ picnic after the cleanup at the beach. It's good to have some time to play Volleyball, so we're going to have game while waiting for the BBQ to cook. Anyone who's interested to join us at the cleanup is also welcome to our picnic.

FMI Contact Numbers
(670)234-9769 President: Marites A. Castillo
(670)285-8980
(670)788-9915 V-President: Diomedes Duculan
(670)235-6321 FMI Secretary/PRO
(670)789-7542 Beverly Cabanatan
FMI email Address: castillofmi@gmail.com

FMI Basketball Team

FMI basketball team will be playing tomorrow night at the ADA Gym from 8:00PM to 10:00PM. Anyone who's interested to meet with our players and want to see them playing is welcome! We would like to thank our biggest supporter PTI for sponsoring our Basketball Team. We also thank Mr. Manny Barcial and Mr. Cris Calub for always being there for us as a our coaches for the team. Good Luck to the FMI Team! God Bless FMI!

Light House

A group picture of FMI members and Officers at the Light House

FMI monthly meeting

There will be a monthly meeting for the FMI on this coming Sunday dated September 16, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. We would like to invite all FMI members to attend this meeting. The venue for the meeting will be at the FMI Office San Vicente Village.

Thanks,
FMI

FMI at the Light House

Sorry for i was not really able to post any pictures from the light house last Sunday event. Hopefully i can post the pictures next week. Thank you everyone and we always hoping that we can all really work together to keep the Island clean!

GOD BLESS SAIPAN!

Maligayang kaarawan sa aming Spiritual Advisor!

FMI Group Picture
Ito po ang aming munting salu-salo noong nakaraang linggo, at kami'y lubos pong nagpapasalamat kay Pastor Abe at sa kanyang may bahay na si Ate Zitzit, ganoon din sa kanilang mabait na anak si Nethan. Maraming salamat sa aming mga spiritual advisors na walang sawang sumusuporta at dumadalo tuwing linggo sa aming pulong. Mula sa kaibuturan po ng aming Puso kami'y bumabati po ng Maligayang kaarawan sa aming mabait na Spiritual advisor na si Mrs. Rose Adams, naway pagpalaen po kayo ng ating puong may kapal. Para po sa kaalaman ng lahat, hinde lang po kami naglilinis tuwing linggo kunde kami po ay nagsasama-samang nag-aaral ng salita ng Diyos after lunch po namen at dito rin po kami sa aming tahanan kung saan ang aming Office din sa FMI. Tunay nga na masaya ang aming grupo lalo't may pagkakaisa at pagmamahalan.

2007 MISS LITTLE MARIANAS "KYELA BORJA" WITH THE FRIENDLY GROUP

Lubos ang aming pasasalamat sa pagdalo ng mga bagong myembro ng Beautify CNMI, ang mga taga SDA na pinangunahan ng aming Secretary na si Beverly. Maraming salamat din sa Pamilya Borja, 2007 Miss Little Mariana Kyela Borja. Ang Kimpachi Group, aming ding nakasama sa paglilinis noong linggo sa Garapan Tourist District. Kasama din namen si Mrs.Aya Matsumoto (ISA CNMI). Sympre nandoon din ang MINA Executive Director at FMI Special Advisor na si Mr. Angelo Villagomez.

On behalf of FMI we would like to thank 2007 Miss Little Mariana; Kyela Borja and her family, Kimpachi Group, Aya Matsumoto (ISA CNMI), SDA Group, Thank you everyone for helping us to keep clean the Island.

Beautify CNMI Mailing List

Are you on the Beautify CNMI mailing list?

Every Monday morning I send out a summary of the weekend's activites. On Thursdays I send out the upcoming weekend's activities. If there is a meeting on a particular day, I send out a meeting reminder.

If you are not on the list and you would like to be, please email Angelo at angelovillagomez at gmail dot com.

Here is my update from this morning:

Good Monday Morning,

We had several successful events over the weekend.

On Friday, we announced the winners of the Photo Contest to raise awareness of the Micronesia Challenge and over 30 people participated in a public forum discussing Marine Protected Areas and Coral Reefs. On Saturday, the members of the Student Action for a Viable Environment clubs cleaned up the beach in Chalan Kanoa and one of the pocket beaches in Dandan. On Sunday, Friends of the Mariana Islands cleaned up Dandan Road. The Lion's Club was also out this weekend cleaning up their adopted spot along Beach Road (sorry, I forgot if that was Saturday or Sunday).

There will be a Parks & Trails meeting this Thursday at 1 PM. The meeting is in the USDA Conference Room, on the first floor of the DY Buidling in Garapan on Beach Road. If you have questions, please contact Ken Kramer, RC&D Coordinator, at 236-0893.

This Saturday we should be planting the last of our Flame Trees...I just don't know where yet.

This Sunday we will be in the Garapan Tourist District. Our cleanup meets at the AMP Parking lot and begins at 8 AM.

Have a great week!

Angelo

New FMI Member

Joan at Ashier
Welcome to FMI Ms. Joan Santos. Maraming salamat saiyong pagsama at pagpasyang sumali sa aming grupo, naway madama mo ang init ng aming pagtanggap at pagmamahal saiyo bilang kapatid at kasamahan sa grupo. Ganoon din saiyong kapatid na si Mrs. Malou Bansil at sa kanyang anak na si Ashier, maraming salamat.

Rain or Shine FMI are on the go for cleanup

Kuha ito ni Mr. Angelo habang kami'y nakasunod sa Pick Up at FMI volunteers.

FMI are on the go for helping hands this morning!

Kuha Ito ng masayang grupo ng FMI pagkatapos ng cleanup kaninang umaga, kasama si Mr. Angelo Villagomez.

Ang FMI ay naglinis sa may Airport road hanggang sa may Dandan Elem. School. Ito ang larawan ng mga kasamahan ko habang naghahandang magsimula sa aming paglilinis. Ang lugar na ito ay adop ng Chora Talo group, pero dahil sa hinde nila pagdating kaninang umaga, kami'y nagpatuloy sa aming paglilinis sa kanilang lugar na inadop. Ang Chora Talo Group ay aming mga kasamahan din sa FMI kaya kami'y kasama nila sa ano mang oras na kailangan nila. Maraming salamat kay Angelo Villagomez (MINA Executive Director)sa kanyang pagdating at pagtulong sa amin kaninang umaga. Maraming salamat sa RC&D Coordinator Mr. Ken Kramer sa mga T-Shirts na kanilang ibinigay para sa aming grupo, Sympre hinde namen nakamit itong mga T-Shirts na ito kung hinde dahil sa aming patuloy na pagvovolunteers. Patuloy na nagsusumikap ang aming grupo para kami'y lalo pang makita at sana'y tularan ng ibang grupo sa aming pagvovolunteers. Si Angelo ang aming naging tulay para sa aming matagumpay na grupo. kami'y nakilala dahil sa aming tiaga at patuloy na pagmamalasakit sa Isla ng Saipan.
Kahit umuulan kanina hinde ito naging hadlang upang matigil ang aming pamumulot ng basura at talagang napabilib si Angelo sa grupo. Masaya at sadyang tunay na magkakapatid ang turingan ng bawat isa, kaya naman kami'y lubos na nagpapasalamat sa ating puong may kapal sa mga biyayang ipinagkaloob niya sa aming lahat sa grupong ito. Pagkatapos naming naglinis kanina, kami'y sama-samang nagsipagluto sa aming tahanan at salu-salung kumain ng tanghalian. Mayron kaming Bible Study kaninang hapon at aming spiritual advisor na si Mrs. Rose Adams ang siyang nag lead sa amin kanina. Napakaligaya at kaayaayang pagmasdan ang ganitong grupo, kahit anong problema pa siguro pag ganitong maganda ang samahan ang lahat ng problema ay mawawala

Missy and Connor

Missy and Connor are the members of Beautify CNMI!

FMI schedules

Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI)
Schedules for the month of September 2007

1st Sunday of the month -------- September 2, 2007
Garapan Tourist District.
Time: 8:00am to 10:00am
Meeting place Memorial Park at the Parking lot

2nd Sunday of the month ------- September 9, 2007
ISA Drive; From NMC to Botanical Garden
Time: 8:00am to 10:00am
Meeting place at the front of San Vicente Elem. School

3rd Sunday of the month ------- September 16, 2007
Lau-Lau Beach
Time: 8:00am to 10:00am
Metting place at the Bus Stop along the road ISA Drive.

Anyone that interested to help for the Beatification of the Island please come and join us every sunday.

FMI Members

Wing Beach Cleanup

A group picture for FMI, MINA, RC&D, A Proud Prtners of Beautify CNMI
Ito ang aming larawan kaninang umaga pagkatapos ng aming cleanup sa Wing Beach.

Deputy Assistand Secretary for Insular Affairs David Cohen meet with FMI President Marites A. Castillo and two other people

Isang inbitasyon na hinde ko inasahan ang aking natanggap kahapon at ito'y ang makipagkita at makipagpulong kay Deputy Assistant Secretary David Cohen. Napakalaking pasalamat ko na sa pagkakataong ito muli akong nagkaruon ng pakikipag-usap sa kanya ng personal at nakita ko sa kanya ang senseridad sa kanyang trabaho na inatas sa kanya ng US. Napaganda ang naging takbo ng aming meeting. Tinanong ako ni david tungkol sa aking blog at sympre pati itong FMI blog, nakakatuwa dahil pamilyar ako sa kanya, pati ang mga blogs na ginawa ko, pati mga comments ko sa aking kaibigan na si Angelo ay alam din niya. Kaya maraming salamat sa aking kaibigan na si Angelo Villagomez dahil sa aking blog na patuloy na sinusubaybayan ni David nakilala niya ako ng husto. Malaking bagay talaga ang ganitong may blog!

Pagpintura sa school

Nita Mateo
Hemmmm! look really easy for you ah, pero mahirap ang ginagawa mo. Thank you sa iyong pagvolunteer. Ang Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI) ay tumulong sa pagpintura sa classroom ni Mr. Jeff Turbitt noong Saturday afternoon, at masaya kami na nakatulong muli.

A group of friendly and happy people

BEAUTIFY CNMI!!!
Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI) did the cleanup @ ISA Drive this morning (from San Vicente Elem. School to Botanical Garden Papago) together with the Staffs of Represintative Cinta Kaipat, Dennis Cabrera and Kyle Kaipat, Ms. Juanita Fajardo, Adam Sablan, Beverly, and Chora Talo group. From the bottom of our hearts thank you everyone for helping us today on our cleanup.

FMI V-President

Ito ang aming mabait at masipag na V-President na si Diomedes Duculan, kasama ang isa pa naming FMI member.

Garapan Tourist District Cleanup

Ang Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI) ay naglinis noong linggo sa dating monthly schedule. Ang nasa larawan ay sina Precy at Zeny parehong members ng FMI.

Carnival of the Blue III

A post on my personal blog was included in Carnival of the Blue III, hosted on Rick MacPherson's blog Malaria, Bedbugs, Sea Lice, and Sunsets. Carnival of the Blue is a roundup of a month's worth of the best ocean blogging on the Internet.

The Saipan Blog will host Carnival of the Blue IV on September 3. I am currently looking for contributors. Please publish your post and email me the link at angelovillagomez at g mail dot com. Once I publish the carnival, all you have to do in return is to add a link to it in a post on your blog. It is a great way to build traffic and connect with other bloggers interested in ocean issues.

Obyan Baeach Cleanup

Group Photo
Kaninang umaga naglinis ang Beautify CNMI members, pinangunahan nila Rep. Cinta Kaipat at Angelo Villagomez, Chura Talo group, NMC Students, HPO, at Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI). nandoon din ang dating boss the HPO na si Mr. Epe Cabrera, Missy and family. Nagsimula kami ng alas otso, natapos kami ng alas onsi ng tanghali. Napakasarap ng pakiramdam pagkatapos na maglinis. 12 years na ako sa Saipan pero kanina ko lang narating ang Obyan Beach, napagandang lugar very peaceful.

My answer to Mr. Maicle

I am again responding to the Article in today's issue of MAHARLIKA. Current MOVER Inc. President Mr. Ernesto Maicle, said - he is surprised that as a former President of MOVER Inc. is raising the issue. "what is the point to all of this?" Mr. Maicle asked.

Well, my answer to this issue is, Miles Fernandez publicly mention my name and not only that, she accusing me of things that i didn't do. I have the right to answer that issue. If MOVER Inc. really exists I don't think I would be able stop their existence, beside I have no time for MOVER Inc. nonsense, specially to those people that also nonsense. I do understand what is right and what is wrong and I am very proud that I have done what is best for me. I have really seen all the problems of MOVER Inc. since 2004 and I know all the answer to all the problems that are cause every year. I am not really surprised that they keep mentioning all the awards of MOVER Inc. It is all about the awards they really after though the people that actually did the work did receive the awards so only those that were not active now wants the awards that others worked for. If you really respect the people who had formed MOVER Inc. and if you want the Filipino Guest Workers of the CNMI to be united, why did all of you not attempt to continue the environmental work that we had done as members of MOVER? Instead you "rested" (though you never worked in the first place) while the active environmentalist continued to work as members of FMI.

If some people in Mover Inc. have a problem with me, they are welcome anytime to speak with me. Please, theirs no need to put our names or the names of our Organization in the media. Thank you for your cooperation.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

JUST A SIMPLE CLARIFICATION

I must respond to the Article in the July 28, 2007 MAHARLIKA edition regarding MOVER Inc. As President of MOVER Inc. during 2006-2007 (the time frame that MOVER Inc. won the most prestigious environmental awards), I can not help but inform the community that those members of MOVER Inc. during that time frame who worked on cleanup projects were all given personal awards from the USDA and that none of the current MOVER members, including the President, V-Presidents, or Chairman of the Board receive any of those awards. However, all the members of the FRIENDS OF THE MARIANA ISLANDS (FMI) who were in MOVER Inc. during 2006-2007 received the awards. This means that those who worked all became members of FRIENDS OF THE MARIANA ISLANDS (FMI) while those who did not work remained in MOVER. It is interesting that those that did not work needed a rest, while those that did work continue to do so under FRIENDS OF THE MARIANA ISLANDS (FMI) and continue to receive awards in 2007, Including GOVERNOR'S BEAUTIFY CNMI ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD AWARD.

It also should be known by the community that the formal reason that the majority of the members of MOVER Inc. voted in March 2007 to dissolved MOVER Inc. was caused by the actions of the then Chairwoman of the Board Miles Fernandez. As chairwoman of the board in 2006 she did nothing but to create problem in MOVER Inc. and she took actions against the wishes of the majority of MOVER Inc. members and in violation of the By-Laws of the Organization. Her actions resulted in a vote to remove her as chairwoman and to dissolved MOVER Inc. as a corporation. In fact, unless there has been a change in the last couple of weeks, MOVER Inc. does not officially exist as an Organization with a current Business Licence. One more thing, in the By-Laws of MOVER Inc. (article IV; section 2) you must be 6 consecutive months active members of the Corporation and have a good moral character. I ask you, does an officer who violates the wishes of the majority of the members and violates the By-Laws have a good moral character? Who among of the current MOVER Inc. officers, board of the directors, or members have six consecutive month's active members? Not even one! the majority of the members with six consecutive months of active service in MOVER Inc. 2006-2007 are those who formed the FRIENDS OF THE MARIANA ISLANDS (FMI). Put that on the records.

Miles Fernandez by publicly naming me and accusing me for forming the FRIENDS OF THE MARIANA ISLANDS (FMI), you will be responsible for what you have said and done. I have a positive public name, unlike you! If you want publicity don't use me or my name because I have DIGNITY ang INTEGRITY. I don't like people who are users like you. I became what i am, not because of the other people, but because of my accomplishments.


Marites Aquino Castillo
FMI President
A Proud Partner of Beautify CNMI!

New look of the drainage

"Directors: Roben Bachicha and Camilo Laoeng"
This is a new pictures of the Drainage, at the Corner MSGR. Martinez Street and MSGR. Guerrero Street which Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI) did the cleanup two months ago. It's really great to see this drainage that is free from all kinds of trash after the cleanup. The intersection of this area now seems safe specially during the rainy season. There's no more trash on the road! Can't really believe it! The people who just move in to the house that was abondone for a long time help the drainage by placing cement to the edge of there property which was part of the drainage problem in the area everytime there's a heavy rain. We thank you very much Mobil for the financial support without which the drainage would still be a major problem at that intersection.

MAHALAGANG MAPANATILI ANG TRABAHO DITO SA CNMI

Para sa mga kababayan naming narito sa Saipan, Kami'y katulad din ninyo na matagal ng naninilbihan dito sa Saipan at sana gumanda na ang econamy ng Saipan para masmarami tayong aportunidad na magkaroon ng magandang trabaho at mataas na suweldo. Alam namin na marami sa atin ang masnaniniwala na pagbinagsak ang federal dito sa Saipan ay masmaganda at may apportunity na pumunta ng America. Tutuo po iyan mga kababayan, pero huwag naman nating kalilimutan na marami sa atin dito ang walang trabaho, at ang iba naman may mga trabaho pero walang sapat na naipon para panggastos sa pangprases ng papeles para mag apply ng Visa (kung sakali nga na mangyari ang pagbasak ng federal) . Ang aming nakikita kasi ngayon parang marami ang naniniwala na kung ito'y kunin ng America lahat ay mabibigyan ng aportunidad na maging US Citizen, alam ninyo po ba na non-immigrant Visa lamang po ang kanilang gustong ibigay, at sana lang magising tayo sa katutuhanan na kahit pa kunin ito ng US may mga qualifications pa rin po tayong dapat isaalang-alang at iyon ay alam naman natin na hinde lahat ng Filipino ay mayron noon. Di po ba mas mainam na tayo ay magkaisa ngayon at ipakita ang suporta sa CNMI at para ang ating mga trabaho ay mapanatili natin, lalong-lalo na ngayon tumaas ang ating mga sahod, hinde ba napaganda? Marami po tayong dapat na isaalang-alang bago tayo gumawa ng anoman bagay, tayo po ay nasa maayos ng kalagayan at kung yong tungkol sa pagbagsak ng Federal, US na po ang bahala at ang mabuti po nating gawin ngayon tayo ay magdasal na sana hinde tayo pababayaan ng ating puong may kapal sapagkat siya lamang ang ating dapat na paniwalaan at sa kanya tayo magpasalamat. Ang pagtaas mg mga suweldo natin ay isang malaking bagay na dapat nating ipagpasalamat ngayon. Sana matutu po tayong makuntito kung ano ang mayron tayo. Mag-ingat po sana tayo, kung wala po kayong personal na alam sa mga taong nakakausap, mabuti ng umiwas na lamang po tayo ng sa ganoon ay hinde tayo mabiktima sa maling inpormasyon nila. Basta ang lagi po sana nating tatandaan huwag nating pababayaan na hamakin ang ating Consul General, bilang ama natin dito sa CNMI, dapat nating ipagtanggol siya. Naniniwala kasi kami na ang ginagawa ng ating Consul General ay isang mabuti at magandang pamamaraan para mapaganda ang ating relasyon sa mga taga CNMI.

The basketball players, Mr. Barcial, Mr. Calub and my self

Ang sabe nga nila sa akin kagabe, sila na daw ang pinakaguwapo sa lahat ng mga sumali na basketball team. Sige tignan nga natin kung tutuo iyan? Alam ba ninyo na ang may magandang kalooban ay may maganda ring panlabas na kaanyuhan? I think sa nakita ko at sa pagkakilala ko sainyo, mayron kayong lahat ng bagay na iyon , so, agree ako sainyong sinabe na --- GUWAPOOOOOOOO --- kayong lahat!

FMI/PTI Basketball Team

GOD BLESS FMI/PTI TEAM!
Ito ang larawan ng mga FMI/PTI basketball players kagabe pagkatapos ng kanilang practis, suot ang kanilang bagong Uniforms. Kuha sa may likuran ng Century Building Garapan, maraming salamat kay Mr. Ferdee sa kanyang tulong para makuhanan kaming lahat ng picture. Maraming salamat kay Mr. Manny Barcial of Aqua Resort Club, at kay Mr. Cris Calub ng Hyatt Hotel sa walang sawang pagbibbigay ng suporta sa FMI/PTI basketball team. Sa bawat players ng FMI, maraming salamat sainyong lahat. sana lagi ninyong tatandaan na lagi kaming nandiyan para ipadama ang aming pagsuporta at pagdating sa inyong laro dasal nami'y kaligtasan ninyong lahat. MABUHAY KAYONG LAHAT! MAHAL NAMIN KAYO!

PTI generous support to FMI

July 23, 2007
Friends of the Mariana Islands(FMI) also would like to thank Ms. Kathryn Barry (Regional Marketing Manager of Pacific Telecoms Inc.) for her generous support to our Organization.

FMI BASKETBALL TEAM SPONSORED BY: PTI

FMI President: Miss. Marites Aquino Castillo Received a check in the Amount of $700.00, From PTI for the FMI Basketball Team. Awarded by: Mr. Norman Del Rosario (Art director of PTI) .
On behalf of Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI), We would like to thank PTI and Mr. Norman Del Rosario for their generous support to our Organization.

San Vicente " Plumera"

It's really pretty flowers
PLUMERA
Ito ang tanim kung Plumera na napabayaan ko at ngayon ay aking aalagaang muli. May apat siyang bulaklak, bali dalawang larawan itong ipopost ko para makita ninyo ang ganda ng bulaklak.

Pangalawang linggo sa pagtatanim ng Flame trees

Ops! mukhang may gustong sabihen si Mr. Villagomez. Ano kaya ang problema niya? Kobler Ville Elemtary School na pala ito.
Oh! bakit iisa lang ang kumikilos? Bakit nanonood lang ang iba? Ano kayang Problem? Mainit o matigas ang lupa na hinuhukay nila? AH! alam ko na isa-isa lang mahina ang kalaban. Bilib na ako talaga sainyo FMI, ang sisipag talaga ninyo!

Kobler ville Tree Planting
Maraming salamat sa lahat ng nagparticipate kahapon sa Tree Planting. Ito sila at ang iba pa ay aking ipopost para makita ninyo ang mga taong kasama namin lagi sa mga activities sa Beautify CNMI. Linggo-linggo na may activities ang FMI para sa Beautify CNMI kaya naman lagi kaming nagpapasalamat kay Rep. Cinta sa patuloy niyang pagsuporta sa aming grupo.