Monthly Archives: August 2007

Pinoy children bag medals in mathematics tilt

Published by rudy Date posted on August 29, 2007

FILIPINO elementary and high school students bagged 11 gold medals in the recently concluded 3rd International Math Contest in Singapore, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported yesterday.

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Science High School kids score in Bangkok contest

Published by rudy Date posted on August 23, 2007

TWO fourth-year students at the Philippine Science High School, Lawrence Medina and Paulo Manzanilla, have received a grant to initiate an environmental project and will attend celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol in Canada next month.

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BSP opposes special foreign exchange rate for OFWs

Published by rudy Date posted on August 15, 2007

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) thumbed down yesterday a proposal for the government to support a fixed foreign exchange rate for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

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DOE chief assures enough power to support RP growth

Published by rudy Date posted on August 15, 2007

Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes has assured a stable supply of power to support a further expansion of the economy.

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SC junks sexual harassment case vs Davao judge

Published by rudy Date posted on August 15, 2007

Citing insufficient evidence, the Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed an administrative complaint for sexual harassment filed by a stenographer against a Davao City judge in 2003.

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Coated pots and pans can present health hazards

Published by rudy Date posted on August 11, 2007

It’s easy to guard against the obvious kitchen dangers, such as a hot stove or sharp knives. But when you hear that pots and pans may be… It’s easy to guard against the obvious kitchen dangers, such as a hot stove or sharp knives. But when you hear that pots and pans may be toxic,…

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Filipino youth shine in Hong Kong math contest

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2007

A GRADE 6 student of Chiang Kai Shek College bagged a surprise gold medal and eight others won eight bronze medals in the International Youth Mathematics Contest 2007 in Hong Kong recently.

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Filipino artists place high in Japan cartoon contest

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2007

THE Japanese embassy yesterday recognized two Filipino artists who were among the top 15 placers in the first International Manga Competition, a contest that drew 146 nominees from 26 countries.

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March 2025

It’s women’s month!

“Support women every day of the year!”

Invoke Article 33 of the ILO constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations against serious violations of Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.

Accept National Unity Government
(NUG) of Myanmar.
Reject Military!
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Time to support & empower survivors.
Time to spark a global conversation.
Time for #GenerationEquality to #orangetheworld!

Monthly Observances:
Women’s Role in History Month

Weekly Observances:
Week 1: Environmental Week
Women’s Week
Week 3: Philippine Industry and Made-in-the-Philippines
Products Week
Last Week: Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment
of the Girl Child Week

Daily Observances:
March 8: Women’s Rights and
International Peace Day;
National Women’s Day
Mar 4— Employee Appreciation Day
Mar 15 — World Consumer Rights Day
Mar 18 — Global Recycling Day
Mar 21 — International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Mar 23 — International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Mar 25 — International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Mar 27 — Earth Hour

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