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The Official Publication of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. • International Edition

October 2012

BICTL feted in Black Sea Container Summit

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Contents

45DSWD certifies ICTSI-FI as resource

agency and project partner

5ICTSI cited by Red Cross

6ICTSI crowned PSE Futsal Cup Champion

6Do Good

ICTSI Foundation supports sports programs of school partners

8ICTSI Oregon sponsors Fil-Am convention

910Meets and Greets

MICT visitorsJapanese ambassador visits MICT

11PPA Manila and Cebu visit MICT

Visitors from Brazil

12Maldives Port Authority

MICTSI neighboring communities attend livelihood seminar

BICTL feted in Black Sea Container Summit

12Level Up

Earthquake Preparedness seminar

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NARLENE A. SORIANOJUPITER L. KALAMBAKALJOHN PAULO C. COSTINIANOZINNO B. GUDEZMARIE ANNALIE T. MARFILMAVERICK A. JAVIERPAOLO MIGUEL S. RACELISJUSTINO RAMON L. TAYAG IIIRONNEL P. JAVIERDEXTER F. LANDICHOEDWARD R. MILAG

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Philippines International

Manila

Davao CityGen. Santos City

Misamis Oriental

ALBERT JOSEPH R. CANCERANMA. CONCEPCION M. DIZONBYRON GEORGE M. GONDAJOY E. LAPUZROSE A. LOBRINRICARDO D. PAREDESJESTONIE V. VINSONCHIARA MAY C. ATISREJAMNA S. PANDANGANKIRK KHURNYLLA S. RAYOSO

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CroatiaEcuadorGeorgia

IndonesiaJapan

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MIGUEL CHALARFABIANA SOUZAAPOLLO ZHOUIVA ROMANKATTY OSSA BIANCHIBENJAMIN D. ROSARIORINI HERAWATYTAKETOSHI TOYAMAMICHAEL RATRIMOPAMELA DE LA VEGAMICHAL KUZAJCZYKDAVID TRZYZEWSKI

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Batumi International Container Terminal LLC (BICTL) recently received recognition for its container volume rebound in 2011. According to IAC BlackSeaTrans, BICTL ranked first in terms of growth rates last year among container terminal operators in Black Sea countries. Photo shows Aurelio Garcia (right), BICTL Managing Director, receiving a plaque of recognition from IAC BlackSeaTrans during the recent Black Sea Container Summit held in Odessa, Ukraine.

The Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently issued to ICTSI Foundation, Inc. (ICTSI-FI) a certificate of registration, which officially recognizes the latter as a resource agency and a partner in the implementation of social development projects where International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) operates in the Philippines. Prior to the certification, ICTSI-FI underwent DSWD’s meticulous screening and eligibility process. Photo shows Narlene Soriano (center), ICTSI Public Relations Head and ICTSI-FI Executive Director, receiving the certificate from Mateo Montaño (right), DSWD Undersecretary. Also in photo is Filipina Laurena, ICTSI-FI Deputy Executive Director. ( Joy Lapuz)

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently received a certificate of appreciation for its support to the 13th Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Manila Chapter golf tournament held last 28 April. Photo shows Paolo Racelis (second from left), ICTSI Public Relations Assistant; and Bambi Marfil (third from left), ICTSI Public Relations Officer, receiving the certificate from PRC Manila Chapter officers (from left): Leonida “Baby” Ortiz, Governor; Teresita Quirino, Vice Chairman; and Linabelle Villarica, Director, during the 22nd Biennial Convention of the PRC Manila Chapter at the Century Park Hotel. (Paolo Racelis)

BICTL feted in Black Sea Container Summit

DSWD certifies ICTSI-FI as resource agency and project partner

ICTSI cited by Red Cross

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International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), represented by a gutsy futsal team, recently won its first Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Futsal Cup championship.

ICTSI stamped its class all throughout the tournament, which was held at the MVA Gym in Makati City. The team played consistently well, outscoring all the teams while producing a solid defensive division on the back end of the court.

ICTSI’s Mickael Cardoso was named Most Valuable Player and Player with the Most Goals after scoring 13 in the tournament, while his teammate, Juan Carlos Golez, was the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper.

The 3rd PSE Futsal Cup brought together 84 players from various PSE-listed companies. The tournament was divided into two groups with four teams each. After the elimination round, two semifinal games were held. The two losing semifinalists battled in a playoff for third place. Lastly, the finalists competed in the winner-take-all championship game.

Arthur Tabuena, ICTSI Finance Manager, was the team’s manager.

ICTSI crowned PSE Futsal Cup Champion

Arthur Tabuena (front row, right), International Container Services, Inc. (ICTSI) Finance Manager, hoists the championship trophy after ICTSI won the 3rd Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Futsal Cup. Applauding are Mr. Tabuena’s ICTSI teammates (back row). ICTSI: 3rd PSE Futsal Cup Champion

ICTSI Foundation supports sports programs of school partners. ICTSI Foundation, Inc. (ICTSI-FI) rolled out its Sports Development Assistance Program by donating various taekwondo gears and equipment to Tagoloan National High School in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. Among the items donated were protective head and body shields, kick pads and rubber mats. Before the donation, members of the taekwondo team suffered injuries due to the lack of proper equipment. Despite this shortage, the Tagoloan National High School taekwondo team still won several gold medals in various inter-school competitions in the district, regional and national levels. Tagoloan National High School is one of the public schools near Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc. Photo shows (from left) Joy Lapuz, ICTSI-FI Project Officer; Byron Gonda, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. Human Resources Coordinator; and Severa Go, Tagoloan National High School Principal, during the ceremonial turnover of the donated items in support of the school’s taekwondo program. ( Joy Lapuz)

The Tagoloan National High School taekwondo team

Do Good

By Patrick Tovey

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MICTSI neighboring communities attend livelihood seminar. Residents of the neighboring communities and employees of Mindanao International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (MICTSI) and two parents of ICTSI Foundation, Inc. (ICTSI-FI) scholars recently took part in the first livelihood seminar organized by the Foundation in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. Among the topics discussed during the half-day session were the preparation of dishwashing liquid, fabric conditioner, and detergent. ( Joy Lapuz)

ICTSI Oregon sponsors Fil-Am convention. ICTSI Oregon, Inc. (ICTSI Oregon) proudly sponsored The Council of Filipino American Associations of Oregon and Southwest Washington’s (CFAA) 7th Biennial Convention, which showcased 15 local Portland Filipino American associations. The goal of the CFAA and this convention was to promote understanding and knowledge of the Philippines and the Filipino-American community by assisting and advising various Filipino American organizations on how to advance the educational, historical, literary, and cultural aspects of the Philippines and its people. During the course of this day-long event, locally owned Filipino businesses and organizations hosted informational tables, which highlighted their services and products. Throughout the day, everyone in attendance enjoyed the entertainment and educational programs hosted by various convention groups. The highlight of the convention was the dinner-dance featuring delicious Filipino dishes. It was followed by a dance contest, which was won by Eric and Vivian Tadeo, friends and supporters of ICTSI Oregon. Eric is also the Chairman of the Council of Filipino American Associations of Oregon and Southwest Washington whose group has embraced International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) first venture into the United States in Portland. Both Eric and his wife Vivian introduced and welcomed ICTSI Oregon staff to the local Filipino community who treat them like family and consider them as true friends. Photo shows Eric (left) and Vivian Tadeo dancing during the contest. (David Trzyzewski)

Mr. Tadeo (right) discusses convention matters.

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Meets and Greets

In August, the Manila International Container Terminal welcomed 260 visitors. The Operations Center, Safety Section, Security Section, and the Public Relations Department coordinated the visits of:

PPA Manila and Cebu visit MICT. Port officials from Philippine Ports Authority Manila and Cebu toured the Manila International Container Terminal last August 17. During the visit, they witnessed terminal operations, from discharging to loading of containers. Photo shows the visitors with Billy Gutierrez (fifth from left), ICTSI Customer Service Manager. (Zinno Gudez)

Japanese ambassador visits MICT. Last 16 August, Toshimao Urabe (extreme left), Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, and his delegation visited the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) to observe terminal operations. Photo shows Ian Paradies (second from left), International Container Terminal Services, Inc. Operations Manager, discussing terminal procedures using the MICT scale model. (Zinno Gudez)

Visitors from Brazil. Tecon Suape S.A. guests Shiela Wanderley (seated, center) and Alberto Sobral (seated, right) toured the Manila International Container Terminal last August 22. Assisting them during their visit were International Container Terminal Services, Inc. Public Relations staff: Dexter Landicho (seated, from left), Zinno Gudez (standing, left), Jupiter Kalambakal (center), and Ronnel Javier. (Zinno Gudez)

MICT visitorsCompiled by Zinno Gudez

• DB Shenker • Maersk Line Philippines• Sky International Inc.• McDonalds Philippines• “K” Line• University of Makati• Embassy of Japan• Cebu Port Authority

• OOCL• Lyceum of the Philippines• Sun Power• NYK• Philippines Ports Authority• Container Bridge Philippines• Bureau of Customs Mexico

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Maldives Port Authority. A delegation from the Maldives Port Authority headed by Ahmed Abdul Ghafoor toured the Manila International Container Terminal last 20 July. Also in photo is Jose Manuel de Jesus (third from left), International Container Terminal Services, Inc. Vice President for Business Development-Asia. (Zinno Gudez)

Earthquake Preparedness seminar. An Earthquake Preparedness seminar was successfully held last 20 July at the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. Training Room. ICTSI employees took part in the training, which coincided with the observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month. Edna Conda and Jinky Balderama from the Office of Civil Defense were the resource speakers. (Paulo Peñalba)

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Meets and Greets

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