{"id":373351,"date":"2022-08-30T06:06:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T20:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=373351"},"modified":"2022-08-30T06:06:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T20:06:35","slug":"island-snapshots-august-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"ISLAND SNAPSHOTS \u2013 August 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-373351 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/soroptimist-pix-8\/'>Soroptimist-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-373352'>\n\t\t\t\tSOROPTIMIST DONATES TO KARIDAT-Soroptomist International-NMI donates $ 500 worth of gift certificates for the children at Karidat Social Services before the school year starts. From left are Kimberly Camacho, Mercilynn Palec, Donna Krum, Karidat executive director Laura B. Ogumoro, Soroptimist president Maureen Sabangiol, Jessy Loomis, and Elsie Skang. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/naval-academy-pix\/'>Naval-Academy--pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-373583'>\n\t\t\t\tA LESSON IN CANOE CARVING-Midshipman Aidan Otero from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, learns the science and art of traditional canoe construction under the guidance of trades helper Orlando Limes during a visit yesterday to the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture\u2019s Canoe\/Navigation Project in Susupe. (WALT GOODRIDGE)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/sengebau-poetry-winners-pix-pw\/'>Sengebau-Poetry-Winners-pix-PW<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-373998'>\n\t\t\t\tSENGEBAU POETRY WINNERS RECOGNIZED-Youth Congress Speaker YuriHana DLG Sasamoto, fouth from left, is joined by House Speaker Edmund S. Villagomez, far right, in presenting\u00a0Youth Congress Commemorative Resolution 18-05 to Audrey Tabenas (formerly of Francisco M. Sablan Middle School, third from left) and Jill Anne Mallari (Mount Carmel School, center, right) last Aug. 1 at the House Chamber. The resolution congratulates both Tabenas and Mallari for winning their divisions in the 17th annual Valentine N. Sengebau Poetry competition in October last year as part of CNMI Humanities Month. The legislation was passed at the Youth Congress\u2019 4th Regular Session in November last year; however, the presentation was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (YOUTH CONGRESS)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/youth-congress-pix1-2\/'>Youth Congress pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374001'>\n\t\t\t\tYOUTH CONGRESS HONORS NMPMG-Youth senator Easton\u00a0C. Dela Cruz (Marianas High School), together with\u00a0Youth Congress Speaker YuriHana DLG Sasamoto (Mount Carmel School) presented 2022 Pacific Mini Games Organizing chair Marco T. Peter and chief executive officer Ben Babauta with Youth Congress Resolution 18-09, which commended the committee, officials, and athletes of the recently concluded Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games 2022, held from June 17 &#8211; 25 of this year in the CNMI. Dela Cruz, in his capacity as YC Education, Sports &amp; Recreation chairman, sponsored the legislation to honor the sacrifice each person involved in the event gave in making it a success. (YOUTH CONGRESS)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/youth-congress-pix2-2\/'>Youth Congress pix2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/youth-congress-pix3\/'>Youth Congress pix3<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/back-to-school-haircuts-pix11\/'>Back-to-school haircuts pix11<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/back-to-school-haircuts-pix33\/'>Back-to-school haircuts pix33<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374150'>\n\t\t\t\tFREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUTS \nThe first day of free haircuts yesterday by Fresh Factory drew many customers to the Kagman Community Center. Made possible by first lady Diann Torres in partnership with the Lady Diann Torres Foundation, Office of Governor, Fresh Factory and CNMI Women\u2019s Affairs Office, the free haircuts will continue today, Aug. 15. In addition to the free haircuts, there will also be free resilient tees and refreshments while supplies last.  This is open to students from PK3 to high school as part of efforts to usher in the new school year. Walk-ins only.\t(Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/back-to-school-haircuts-pix66\/'>Back-to-school haircuts pix66<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374151'>\n\t\t\t\tFREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUTS \nThe first day of free haircuts yesterday by Fresh Factory drew many customers to the Kagman Community Center. Made possible by first lady Diann Torres in partnership with the Lady Diann Torres Foundation, Office of Governor, Fresh Factory and CNMI Women\u2019s Affairs Office, the free haircuts will continue today, Aug. 15. In addition to the free haircuts, there will also be free resilient tees and refreshments while supplies last.  This is open to students from PK3 to high school as part of efforts to usher in the new school year. Walk-ins only.\t(Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/back-to-school-haircuts-pix77\/'>Back-to-school haircuts pix77<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374152'>\n\t\t\t\tFREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUTS \nThe first day of free haircuts yesterday by Fresh Factory drew many customers to the Kagman Community Center. Made possible by first lady Diann Torres in partnership with the Lady Diann Torres Foundation, Office of Governor, Fresh Factory and CNMI Women\u2019s Affairs Office, the free haircuts will continue today, Aug. 15. In addition to the free haircuts, there will also be free resilient tees and refreshments while supplies last.  This is open to students from PK3 to high school as part of efforts to usher in the new school year. Walk-ins only.\t(Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/back-to-school-haircuts-pix99\/'>Back-to-school haircuts pix99<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/back-to-school-haircuts-pixaa\/'>Back-to-school haircuts pixAA<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374155'>\n\t\t\t\tFREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUTS \nThe first day of free haircuts yesterday by Fresh Factory drew many customers to the Kagman Community Center. Made possible by first lady Diann Torres in partnership with the Lady Diann Torres Foundation, Office of Governor, Fresh Factory and CNMI Women\u2019s Affairs Office, the free haircuts will continue today, Aug. 15. In addition to the free haircuts, there will also be free resilient tees and refreshments while supplies last.  This is open to students from PK3 to high school as part of efforts to usher in the new school year. Walk-ins only.\t(Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/mcdonalds-pix2wb\/'>McDonald's-pix2wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374183'>\n\t\t\t\tMcDonald\u2019s Hamburger University graduate Ruthzel Perez receives her certificate from her professor. \u00a0Dale works at McDonald\u2019s in Garapan, Saipan. \u00a0The intense two-week course covered operations, staffing, equipment, and numerous subjects at the management level.(MCDONALD\u2019S)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/mcdonalds-pixwb-3\/'>McDonald's-pixwb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374184'>\n\t\t\t\t MANAGEMENT TRAINING McDonald\u2019s Hamburger University graduate Dale Patricio receives her certificate from her professor.\u00a0 Dale works at McDonald\u2019s Tamuning.\u00a0 The intense two-week course covered operations, staffing, equipment, and numerous subjects at the management level.(MCDONALD\u2019S)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/car-collision-pix\/'>Car-collision-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374643'>\n\t\t\t\tCOLLISION-Police officers inspect the interior of a car that figured in a collision with a van on Beach Road across the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium in Susupe Wednesday morning. The car\u2019s bumper sustained extensive damage. The van on the other hand, ended up slamming into a pedestrian signal light pole in the area. As of yesterday, the Department of Public Safety has yet to release information to the media about the accident. (FERDIE DE LA TORRE)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/pacifica-pix-pw\/'>Pacifica-pix-PW<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374777'>\n\t\t\t\tPACIFICA DONATES-Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc. donates an indoor air rower ergometer exercise equipment to the Tinian Mayor\u2019s Office to help promote a healthy living. Overall value of the donation is right under $1,000. \u00a0In the photo are Pacifica Insurance representatives Francine Palacios and Annaly Sebastian joined by Tinian Municipal Council member Joe Santos, staff of the Tinian Mayor\u2019s Office and members of the youth community. Pacifica believes that health truly is wealth and that our journey toward a healthier lifestyle is well underway and within reach. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/nmc-pix-99\/'>NMC-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374774'>\n\t\t\t\tNMC-CREES INTERN-Northern Marianas College\u2019s Cooperative Research, Extension, &amp; Education Service recently hosted Catherine Atalig, second from right, as a social impact intern. Atalig is a senior studying Environmental Studies and Computer Science at Swarthmore College. She has been working with the NMC-CREES Nutrition and Health program and the CNMI Board of Parole Office on food security, agroforestry and restorative justice. Atalig created an interest survey, compiled results, and presented her findings to the CNMI-BOP. The interest survey was created to gauge parolees\u2019 interest in gardening and agroforestry. In addition, Atalig was able to assist in enhancing the Susupe Community Garden by designing and painting a new SCG welcoming sign. Others in the photo are, from left, NMC-CREES Agroforestry and Food &amp; Nutrition Security extension agent Jesse Deleon Guerrero, CNMI parole officer Ray Dador, and CNMI parole officer Shirlene C. Laniyo. (NMC)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/torres-pix-51\/'>Torres-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374850'>\n\t\t\t\tMEETING THE NEEDS OF VETERANS-Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, second from left, met with U.S. Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Donald M. Remy, third from left, and other U.S. VA officials yesterday at the Governor\u2019s Office on Capitol Hill to discuss the needs and potential resources for veterans in the CNMI. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/rota-pixwb\/'>Rota-pixwb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-374861'>\n\t\t\t\tPACIFICA DONATION Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc. donated a heavy duty air bike exercise equipment to the Rota Mayor\u2019s Office to help promote a healthier living. Overall value of the donation is roughly $1,300.  In the photo is Pacifica Insurance operations manager Shigeki Tenorio joined by Rota acting mayor Jovann Lizama and special assistant for administration Rodney Taisacan. Pacifica believes that health truly is wealth and that our journey toward a healthier lifestyle is well underway and within reach. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-1wb-3\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-1wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375008'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-2wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-2wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375009'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-3wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-3wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375010'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-4wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-4wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375011'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-5wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-5wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375012'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-6wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-6wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375013'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-7wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-7wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375014'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-8wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-8wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375015'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-9wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-9wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375016'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/m2-fitness-pix-10wb-2\/'>M2-Fitness-pix-10wb<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-375017'>\n\t\t\t\tThe M2 Fitness 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser garnered the participation of hundreds of health and Zumba enthusiasts in a night of non-stop dancing. The highlight of the night, aside from the many raffle prizes that were handed out, was the appearance of Philippine celebrities Wowie De Guzman and Joshua Zamora who led the crowd in a Zumba routine that definitely got everyone\u2019s hearts pumping.\u00a0(PHOTOS By KIMBERLY B. ESMORES )\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-373351 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-august-2022\/msa-pix1\/'>MSA pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-374014'>\n\t\t\t\tFrom left, Ian Vanderbeek, vice president for Corporate Services; Keith Sisson, chief of staff of Southern Airways Express; Keith Stewart, president Marianas Southern Airways; and Bill Giles, vice president, Marianas Southern Airways-CNMI and Guam. Photos show the launch party that MSA hosted last night. 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