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nospam@example.com (Riza Lacbao) — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:02:59 -0400

May 14, 2012 - Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jessie Robredo set up a press conference regarding his visit to Isabela City and Al-Barka Municipality Basilan Province. In his statement with the local media, he underscored the projects going to be initiated by the government in Al-Barka where millions of pesos are to be poured in. -- Photo by Riza Lacbao

City Police reiterates call for public support

nospam@example.com (Riza Lacbao) — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:09 -0400

ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 14 (PIA) -- City Police OIC Director PCSupt. Mario Yanga has underscored the need for continuous community support to anti-crime efforts, as he reiterated his call for people to help law enforcement authorities in addressing problems on criminality.

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NDFP-Mindanao hails the NPA Western Mindanao for the release of PO2 Faizahl M. Juhaili

nospam@example.com (Riza Lacbao) — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:07:32 -0400

With the release today, May 15, of PO2 Faizahl M. Juhaili (Serial #056452) of the PNP somewhere in Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, the NDFP-Mindanao commends the New People’s Army in the Western Mindanao Region (NPA-WMR) for demonstrating strict adherence to international war protocols. The Red fighters in WMR, under the absolute leadership of the Communist Party, have once again exhibited not only its capability in combat but also its maturity in carrying out the special task of handling prisoners of war.

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nospam@example.com (Robyn Allas) — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:42:04 -0400

The USS North Carolina (SSN-777), a Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, arrived on May 13 in our country, in mainland Zambales, located 124 nautical miles from the contested part of the region, the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal (File Photo by DND)

One of most modern US submarine, surfaces in Subic Bay, Zambales

nospam@example.com (Robyn Allas) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:27:03 -0400

ASEAN Launches a Drawing Contest

nospam@example.com (Robyn Allas) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:09:39 -0400

The ASEAN Secretariat is organising a “ASEAN Drawing Contest” from May to July 2012 to commemorate the 45th anniversary of ASEAN on 8 August 2012. Entitled “ASEAN: One Community, One Destiny,” the contest aims to raise awareness about ASEAN among its youths and encourage their participation in the celebration. The contest is open to young nationals from all ten ASEAN Member States in two age categories; between the ages of 6-12 and 13-18.

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The Australian coral reef research community invites you to Cairns, Australia in July 2012 to participate in the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS 2012).

nospam@example.com (Robyn Allas) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:03:18 -0400

The Australian coral reef research community invites you to Cairns, Australia in July 2012 to participate in the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS 2012).

Australia has a vibrant scientific community, active across all coral reef disciplines, which plays a prominent and highly collaborative role in international coral reef sciences. The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and James Cook University are delighted to have been invited by the International Society for Reef Studies to host the world’s most important coral reef conference.
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6th Bright Leaf Awards, now open for entries

nospam@example.com (Riza Lacbao) — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:49:07 -0400

The search is on for the best works of journalists who through their print stories, radio segments, television features, and photographs have promoted and/or created awareness on the most current agricultural issues and best farming practices on environmental care, safety, and crop sustainability as the highly anticipated Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards opens the second half of the year for its sixth and much awaited installment!

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The Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cabinet Cluster’s Communications Office (DSWD main office in Batasan) is NOW HIRING

nospam@example.com (Robyn Allas) — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:44:23 -0400

The Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cabinet Cluster’s Communications Office (DSWD main office in Batasan) is NOW HIRING the following:

1.) A Communications Officer IV with a degree in English, Comparative Literature, Humanities or Journalism. Additional background in development work preferred. Must have excellent writing and analytical skills, and must be able to think and write from more than one perspective (since government necessarily represents multiple stakeholders). No die-hard advocates who refuse to do basic research on opposing points of view, please.
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Hudyaka 2012 Festival in ZaNorte

nospam@example.com (Robyn Allas) — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:33:27 -0400

Launching of Zamboanga International Airport Interior Design

nospam@example.com (Riza Lacbao) — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:12:32 -0400

Zamboanga City (May 15, 2012) The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines – Zamboanga International Airport, Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific & AirPhil Express (CAAP) in collaboration with Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) IX Adhoc Committee and the Local Government of Zamboanga City launched the “Zamboanga International Airport Interior Design Contest” and after the launching, a press conference follows.

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Australia’s Ambassador to ASEAN Visits AHA Centre

nospam@example.com (Robyn Allas) — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:01:19 -0400

JAKARTA, 11 MAY 2012 - H.E. Ms. Gillian Bird, Ambassador to ASEAN and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, visited the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) this afternoon.
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Joint Statement on the Seventh ASEAN Plus Three Labour Ministers Meeting (7th ALMM+3)

nospam@example.com (Robyn Allas) — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:20:13 -0400

PHNOM PENH, 11 MAY 2012 - The ASEAN Labour Ministers and their counterparts from People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (the Plus Three Countries) gathered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 11 May 2012 to review the progress of the cooperation under frameworks of ASEAN Plus Three cooperation and exchange views on issues relating to efforts improving social protection and skill development.
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Sin tax law, energy priorities in Congress- Beng

nospam@example.com (Jigs Nep) — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:52:21 -0400

The amendment of the Sin Tax Law now known as House Bill 5727 and the efforts to improve the power situation in Mindanao are among the priority measures tackled by the House of Representatives since the resumption of the sessions last Monday, May 7.
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PDIC files syndicated estafa case vs GMA Rural Bank (Cavite) owners, officers

nospam@example.com (Jigs Nep) — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:50:40 -0400

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) recently filed a syndicated estafa case against the former President and four former directors of the closed GMA Rural Bank (GMA RB) of Cavite for misappropriating, converting and diverting P748 million of the Bank’s funds through loan releases to various linked corporations. Also charged were five directors/officers of the borrowing corporations who are children of the President of GMA RB.
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