Aquino optimistic peace talks with MILF to start soon
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Manila
With the feast of Ramadan ending this Friday and the constitution of the government panel negotiating peace with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front now being rushed, President Benigno S. Aquino III said he is optimistic the peace process will start soon.
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Aquino says he plans to retain Robredo
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Manila
President Benigno S. Aquino III said Tuesday he does not plan to replace Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo over the tragic hostage-taking incident two weeks ago, reiterating that the DILG Acting chief was just tasked to focus on local government units.
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Carandang, Quezon, 66 generals take oath at Palace
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Manila
President Benigno S. Aquino III inducted Tuesday Secretary Ramon Carandang and Undersecretary Manuel L. Quezon III, both of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office; Undersecretary Abigail de la Fuente-Valte as deputy spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Carmen Mislang of the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson in mass oath taking at the Rizal Hall of Malacanang.
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PTAC To Hold Consultation Forum for Philippine Trained Educators
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Fall ....Autumn..... reflect images of falling multi-coloured & enchanting leaves and the consequent periodic adjustment rites to seasonal clime in the Canadian landscape.
Jennifer S.J. MacLean
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Filipino migrant rights group pushes thorough, transparent auditing of OFWs trust fund
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Migrante-Middle East, an alliance of various Filipino migrant groups advocating OFWs rights and welfare, today pushes the conduct of a thorough and transparent auditing of OFWs trust fund held in trust to the government.
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DA’s antipoverty program to help conserve Davao ’s “pygmy forest”
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
San Isidro, Davao Oriental
Mt. Hamiguitan , known for its bonsai forest and the coastal areas here get P7 million environmental boost from the antipoverty program of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Sherwin B. Manual/DA-MRDP
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Palace determined to freeze perks and bonuses of GOCCs
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Manila
Malacañang is ready to freeze the generous perks and bonuses enjoyed by executives of government-owned and controlled corporations in line with the austerity measures of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
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Palace confident judiciary can survive budget cut
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Manila
Despite cuts in the judiciary’s 2011 budget, Malacañang expressed confidence today that it will continue to perform its duties and responsibilities “to the utmost level.”
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Gov't and media groups agree to four-point consensus on safety measures in crises situations
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Manila
Government and media groups have acceded to a four-point consensus on the proper observance of safety measures to ensure that media coverages do not hamper police or security operations in times of crisis situations.
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Palace orders formulation of MTPDP, MTPIP
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Manila
Malacanang has directed the formulation of the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) and the Medium Term Investment Program (MTPIP) for the duration of the term of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
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THE LION KING Singapore Sets Manila Auditions For Filipino Children, 9/18-19
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Base Entertainment Asia ("Jersey Boys", "Defending the Caveman") and Singapore Repertory Theatre ("Golden Child", "Into the Woods") are holding auditions for Filipino young talents, ages 8 to 13, to fill the roles of young cubs Simba and Nala in the Southeast Asian premiere of Disney Theatrical Group's "The Lion King".
Oliver Oliveros
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Ensuring all-year round availability of high-value vegetables through container gardening under protective cultivation
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Quezon City
Before, the idea of growing vegetables in urban setting seemed unrealistic. The lack of available space, immense pollution, and extremes of weather have daunted potential vegetable growers to go into this kind of production system.
Rita T. dela Cruz, DA-BAR
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DA chief swears in new officials
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Quezon City
Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala swore in three new DA officials, who were recently appointed by President Benigno S. Aquino III.
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President Aqunio to meet his Asean and U.S. counterparts during visit to the United States
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
President Benigno S. Aquino III will visit the United States from September 20 to 26 where he will meet his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States.
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Miners dared: Dialogue on responsible mining - Green groups say it’s all a myth
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Manila
The Chambers of Mines of the Philippines received an intriguing challenge from environmental groups yesterday – to dialogue on their claim of responsible mining in the Philippines. Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), dared the Chamber to give them a slot at the planned 2010 International Mining Convention and Exhibit on September 14-16, in Manila, so they can lay down their arguments on what a genuine responsible mining project is all about.
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Get foreign employers, receiving govt. commitment to respect and observe OFWs rights and welfare before deployment abroad, migrant group tells P-Noy, DOLE-POEA
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Expressing apprehension on the seemingly worsening conditions and maltreatment of Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East amid increasing numbers of distress and run away due to numerous cases of abuses and maltreatment, an alliance of Filipino migrant rights group in the Middle East today urges the Aquino administration through the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to get first the commitment of prospective foreign employers and receiving governments to respect and observe OFWs rights and welfare before actual deployment of hired Filipinos abroad.
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Free Adult English Classes will resume in September
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
The TCDSB Continuing Education, Adult Education Program resumes services on Tuesday, September 7th. Daytime English as a Second Language classes for newcomers begin the week of September 7th. Evening and weekend classes begin the week of September 13th.
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RP joins global push for stronger steps against human trafficking a UN launches plan of action to combat trafficking
Sunday, September 05, 2010
The Philippines pushed for stronger and “more decisive and united” steps by the international community to combat trafficking in persons and hailed the launch of the United Nations’ Global Plan of Action against human trafficking as a concrete move to address a “growing global scourge.”
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Western region readers score back-toback sweeps in RP Embassy-sponsored Qur’an reading contest
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The contestants from the Western Region of Saudi Arabia went home triumphant after they were declared the champions during the 9th Holy Qur’an Reading contest held at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh grounds on August 26.
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US Naval carrier fleet to arrive in RP for goodwill visit
Sunday, September 05, 2010
The Philippine Government has given clearance to a United States naval carrier fleet to conduct a four-day goodwill visit starting September 4.
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