Representatives from NGCP invited different media outfits to attend their presentation on “Power 101". Their mission is to disseminate the information about the role of NGCP and to combat pilferage.  Theft/pilferage is punishable by law, under R.A. 7832.

ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 22 (PIA) -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has provided immediate assistance to three OFW deportees from Sabah, Malaysia who arrived at the Zamboanga Port on May 16 at around 8:00 p.m. together with 80 undocumented deportees on board M/V Danica Joy.

The three OFWs namely Johnny Ferrer, Elpidio Manuel Jr., and Eugene Gabbac were deployed on August 16, 2010 by TMJ International Manpower Services to work as construction workers under the W Construction Corporation in Kota Kinabalu.

May 22 (PIA) -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is offering 200 slots for educational scholarships to children of low-salaried government workers through its ‘Enhanced College Scholarship Program.’

GSIS President and General Manager Robert G. Vergara said that since May 15, they have started accepting the applications of its members for the inclusion of their children to avail of the educational scholarship program for 2012-2013.

On May 22, the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) representatives met at the 25th ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue at the Sofitel Hotel in Manila to exchange views on regional and international developments and discuss ways to advance cooperation across ASEAN's political-security, economic, and socio-cultural communities. — at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

Manila, 21 May 2012

The First ASEAN-U.S. Eminent Persons Group (EPG) that was successfully held in Manila, the Philippines undertook the mandate bestowed by the Leaders of ASEAN and the US to recommend ways and means to enhance ASEAN-US relations to a new high. The meeting under the co-chairmanship of H.E. Mr. Rodolfo Certeza Severino, EPG of the Philippines and H.E. Mr. J. Stapleton Roy, EPG of the U.S. focused on potential activities to enhance relations including in trade and investment, political security, and cooperation on regional and global issues for the coming years. Other areas highlighted for enhanced cooperation included peace and security, investment, people-to-people exchanges, sports, education, and connectivity.

DOT conducts "Fiesta Engrande", spearheaded by the Department of Tourism IX (DOT), led by DOT IX Acting Regional Director Mary June Bugante with City Mayor Celso Lobregat. It's also the day where DOT IX officially launched the Philippine’s official slogan It’s more fun in the Philippines. This team won as the champion for the Amazing Race. May 19, 2012 - Zamboanga City

Diablo III is being developed as the definitive action role-playing game, and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities. As these heroes adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, they’ll grow in experience and ability and acquire items of incredible power.

Joint Council of the ASEAN-China Centre Launched to Enhance ASEAN-China Relations. The inaugural meeting of the Joint Council of the ASEAN-China Centre concluded last week at the ASEAN-China Centre in Beijing. The Joint Council, comprised of ASEAN Member States representatives, China, and the ASEAN Secretariat, approved a number of key documents to facilitate smooth operations of the Centre. Beijing, 21 May 2012

Davao City, May 20 – Civil society organizations (CSOs) in the south underlined the importance of their role in the peace negotiations between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as discussions are expected to get more difficult on the peace table.

   The U.S.-ASEAN partnership will take another step forward on May 20-21 when the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) holds its inaugural meeting to add their collective wisdom and lessons to the growing cooperation between governments in this dynamic region. The U.S.-ASEAN Eminent Persons Group, composed of prominent individuals from all ASEAN member states and the United States, will meet for the first time on May 20-21 in Manila.

Facebook CEO and the World's Youngest Billionaire and founder Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, in a private wedding at his home in Palo Alto, Calif. on Saturday.

Training Public Speakers and News Writers for Amnesty Internationalat Ponce Suites, Bajada, Davao City

Participants of CSO -IRSMP who attended Solidarity Forum. Sec. Teresita Quintos Deles in consultation with civil society organizations representatives in Zamboanga City, May 18, 2012