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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Sleep disorders in elderly patients are common, treatable

Published by rudy Date posted on July 15, 2007

Sleep disorders become more common with increasing age, but effective behavioral and pharmacological therapies are available, sleep experts said at the annual meeting of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. Most older adult are not being treated for their insomnia, and most older adults won’t get a diagnosis of insomnia, despite the high prevalence of…

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Same old… same old education woes

Published by rudy Date posted on June 6, 2007

A few weeks ago, at the sidelines of an education forum we were both attending, Education Secretary Jesli Lapus told me that education is arguably the best investment the country can make with the most promising payback within a short period of time. On this basis, the education chief asked how come we are not…

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Global warming threatens to wipe out biodivversity

Published by rudy Date posted on June 3, 2007

Environmentalists worldwide agree that global warming is threatening to wipe out biodiversity and even the entire life on Earth, Antonio M. Claparols, president  of the Ecological Society of the Philippines and member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, said.

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Solar power impacts on industry

Published by rudy Date posted on June 3, 2007

How beneficial is solar energy to communities, service providers and microfinance institutions?

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Republic Act No. 9485 “Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007”

Published by rudy Date posted on June 2, 2007

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Republic Act No. 9481 – An Act Strengthening the Workers’ Constitutional Right to Self-Organization

Published by rudy Date posted on May 25, 2007

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Population Report, Philippines, 2007

Published by rudy Date posted on May 4, 2007

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Contractualization wakasan -TUCP

Published by rudy Date posted on April 30, 2007

Hiniling ng party list group na Trade Union Congress of the Philippines na wakasan na ang contractualization dahil ito’y paghamak at paglabag sa karapatan ng mga manggagawa na magkaroon ng permanente at disenteng trabaho.

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TUCP naghahasa ng call center agents

Published by rudy Date posted on April 20, 2007

Simula noong October 2006, mahigit 1,000 nang Pilipino ang sumailalim sa pagsasanay ng Workers College ng party list group na Trade Union Congress of the Philippines para maging call center agents.

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Time to revisit nuclear energy for us

Published by rudy Date posted on April 17, 2007

I was spring cleaning when I came across Marcos’ handwritten notes on receivables from Westinghouse. It was under a column marked foreign investments. Marcos was accused of making $80M in kickbacks on the plant. With Iran’s current struggle to be nuclear empowered, it is tempting to compare Manila and Tehran and how differently their governments…

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Gov’t to review TUCP petition seeking P75 daily wage hike

Published by rudy Date posted on April 13, 2007

The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) will look into the possibility of granting an immediate increase in take-home pay of workers in Metro Manila, an official disclosed yesterday.

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Thousands of new jobs created by super region projects

Published by rudy Date posted on March 18, 2007

Govt realigns 2006 savings to fund antipoverty programs ALMOST eleven thousand new jobs are created by the ongoing projects of the Luzon Urban Beltway (LUB), a government official said Wednesday.

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RP ‘most corrupt’ in Asia — PERC

Published by rudy Date posted on March 14, 2007

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the much-publicized efforts by the Arroyo administration to curb corruption, foreign businessmen perceive the Philippines to be the most corrupt economy among 13 countries and territories across Asia.

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RP seen as most corrupt in Asia (1,476 expats polled on business climate in 13 economies)

Published by rudy Date posted on March 14, 2007

SINGAPORE—The Philippines is perceived as Asia’s most corrupt economy, with Thailand and Indonesia ranked second, a survey of 1,476 expatriates showed.

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SC: Pregnant women can’t be fired

Published by rudy Date posted on March 14, 2007

MANILA, Philippines — A woman cannot be fired from her job because she is pregnant, according to the Supreme Court.

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US Senate starts RP killings probe

Published by rudy Date posted on March 12, 2007

The United States Senate is set to start an investigation into hundreds of unexplained killings in the Philippines.

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Witness in Alston probe shot dead in Misamis Oriental

Published by rudy Date posted on March 12, 2007

DAVAO CITY — A member of the Bayan Muna (People First) party-list who testified during the recent investigation by United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings Philip Alston was shot dead in front of her family in Misamis Oriental Saturday afternoon.

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Manufacturing versus services

Published by rudy Date posted on March 12, 2007

“The Philippines shall transform into a vibrant services-oriented economy driven by the enlargement of a well-educated broad middle class.” This is the supposed Arroyonomics vision verbalized by Joey Salceda some months ago. Joey couldn’t have been clearer in declaring manufacturing all but marginal in his game plan, as the country focuses on a services sector…

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Palace takes as constructive criticism US report on killings

Published by rudy Date posted on March 9, 2007

Malacañang took as “constructive criticism from an ally” the human rights report of the United States government describing the Philippines as being under a climate of impunity as far as the issue of unsolved killings is concerned.

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Forum cites problems weighing down growth

Published by rudy Date posted on March 9, 2007

CEBU CITY—Sustainable fiscal reforms, regulatory capture and low investment rates were among the issues and concerns raised during Thursday’s opening plenary for the fourth Philippine Development Forum (PDF) held in this city.

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US gov’t hits RP’s unsolved killings

Published by rudy Date posted on March 8, 2007

WASHINGTON – The cases of unsolved and unpunished killings have contributed to a “climate of impunity” in the Philippines, according to the US State Department.

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Killings create climate of impunity — US report

Published by rudy Date posted on March 8, 2007

MANILA, Philippines — Unlawful killings and the murder of journalists by various groups went unsolved and unpunished last year, contributing to the climate of impunity in the Philippines, the US State Department said in its annual global human rights report.

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US: Reds behind killings

Published by rudy Date posted on March 8, 2007

THE United States government has criticized the communist New People’s Army for killing local government officials and ordinary civilians and for using land mines, which are banned by the United Nations.

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Groups demand jobs abroad for 18-yr-olds

Published by rudy Date posted on March 2, 2007

BAGUIO CITY—Migrant workers and members of the Gabriela party-list group picketed the office of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration here on Thursday to demand that the government finally allow 18-year-old women to seek jobs abroad.

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P61.5-B discrepancy noted in DTI, BIR figures on tax perks

Published by rudy Date posted on March 2, 2007

The government reported a discrepancy of at least P61.5 billion in the amount of tax incentives granted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the claims reported by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

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July 2025

Nutrition Month
“Give us much more than P50 increase
for proper nutrition!”

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!

#WearMask #WashHands #Distancing #TakePicturesVideosturesVideos

Time to support & empower survivors. Time to spark a global conversation. Time for #GenerationEquality to #orangetheworld!

July


3 July – International Day of Cooperatives
3 Ju
ly – International Plastic Bag Free Day
 
5 July –
World Youth Skills Day 
7 July – Global Forgiveness Day
11 July – World Population Day 
17 July – World Day for
International Justice
28 July – World Nature Conservation Day
30 July – World Day against Trafficking in Persons 


Monthly Observances:

Schools Safety Month

Nutrition Month
National Disaster Consciousness Month

Weekly Observances:

Week 2: Cultural Communities Week
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise
Development Week
Week 3: National Science and
Technology Week
National Disability Prevention and
Rehabilitation Week
July 1-7:
National Culture Consciousness Week
July 13-19:
Philippines Business Week
Week ending last Saturday of July:
Arbor Week

 

Daily Observances:

First Saturday of July:
International Cooperative Day
in the Philippines

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