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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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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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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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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Cinema One entry ASTRO MAYABANG stars Gigger
Sunday, September 05, 2010
With three more days left to shoot, the cast, staff, and crew of the Kapampangan comedy film “Astro Mayabang” are beginning to visualize the final product, which many predict will be a hit to the youth and young-at-heart.
JASON PAUL LAXAMANA
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“Even a single termination should be a cause of concern”; HK NGO warns vs downplaying impact of hostage tragedy to OFWs
Sunday, September 05, 2010
“Even one single termination should be a concern of the Philippine government for it means the livelihood of a family and it shall show if the government is really sincere in its promise of protection and services to overseas Filipino workers.”
CYNTHIA ABDON TELLEZ
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Group highlights 'bayanihan' in Asian Symposium on disaster impact and assessment
Sunday, September 05, 2010
The Citizens' Disaster Response Center presented a paper highlighting the role of damayan and bayanihan in disaster resiliency in the Asian Symposium on Disaster Impact and Assessment in Hue, Vietnam last August 25-27.
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PRESIDENTE NG INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) BUMILIB SA MGA PAGBABAGO NG CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (CAAP) PARA SA MAS LIGTAS NA PALIPARAN
Sunday, September 05, 2010
BUMILIB ANG PRESIDENTE NG INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) SA MGA PAGBABAGO NA IPINATUPAD NG CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (CAAP) PARA MATIYAK ANG KALIGTASAN NG MGA EROPLANO GAYUNDIN ANG MGA PASAHERO NITO
Raoul Esperas
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Pangasinan, Negros Oriental town mayors renew commitment, support to pursue MDGs
Sunday, September 05, 2010
ALAMINOS CiITY
More local chief executives in the province of Pangasinan and Negros Oriental, including newly elected ones, have expressed commitment to pursue the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to beat the 2015 deadline set by the United Nations (UN).
ROLAND CABIAS
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Hanjin Subic books 56 vessel orders worth $4.9B
Thursday, September 02, 2010
SUBIC BAY FREE PORT
Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries Corp.-Philippines (HHIC-Phil) has booked 56 new building projects for its shipyard at Subic’s Redondo Peninsula, putting projected sales for all its vessel orders at $4.9 billion, a return which is more than double the firm’s total investments of $1.9 billion in the past four years.
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2 Hong Kong police pinigilan maka alis dahil sa dalang mga basyo ng M_16 armalite
Thursday, September 02, 2010
PINIGILAN NG MGA KAGAWAD NG PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AVIATION SECURIY GROUP ANG DALAWANG OPISYAL NG HONG KONG POLICE DAHIL SA BITBIT NITONG MGA BASYO NG M-16 ARMALITE RIFLE
RAOUL SPERAS
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Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Hongkong nilusob ng mga intsik
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Hindi na napigilan ng mga otoridad sa bansang Hong ng pasukin at lusubin ito ng mga galit na galit na mga Hongkong Nationals ang embahada ng Pilipinas sa nasabing bansa na matatagpuan sa 95 Queensway,Admiralty.
Raoul Esperas
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Flying eye hospital in Manila
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
The Orbis flying eye hospital has touched down once again at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to give the gift of sight to many needy Filipinos.
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September at the UPFI Film Center
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
The UP Film Institute announces screening and event highlights for September 2010 at the UPFI Film Center.
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Cabaero: Voices from around
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
THE online community continues to voice out its hopes, frustrations and anger over the hostage-taking in Manila last Aug. 23.
Nini B. Cabaero
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4P's adds 6,000 more poor household beneficiaries
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
At least 6,000 poor households in the National Capital Region are expected to register at designated areas from August 31 to September 17, 2010 for possible inclusion to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P's) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
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THE LION KING Singapore: Auditions For Filipino Children, 9/5
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Base Entertainment Asia ("Jersey Boys", "Defending the Caveman") and Singapore Repertory Theatre ("Golden Child", "Into the Woods") are holding auditions for Filipino and Singaporean 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". Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2010 from 2 p.m. onwards at the Singapore Repertory Theatre, Robertson Walk #02-08, 11 Unity Street, Singapore 237995. Singing and dancing experience is required.
Oliver Oliveros
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Venus proud to be brown and Pinay
Sunday, August 29, 2010
“I’m also very happy to be a Filipino. I will never be ashamed of my nationality in my entire life,” Venus Raj, reigning Bb. Pilipinas-Universe and 2010 Miss Universe 4th runner-up, said during a press conference in her honor on Wednesday.
LEONY R. GARCIA
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