Australia gives RP P123 million for climate change mitigation projects

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – The Australian government donated yesterday P123 million to finance three new projects that aim to further strengthen the country’s capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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WHO warns nations to prepare for flu explosion

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

BEIJING: World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan on Friday urged governments to prepare for a likely second wave of swine flu cases, cautioning they will face tough decisions on how to dispense vaccines.

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Treaty urges govt to protect indigenous peoples

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

Human Rights commissioner says fighting in Mindanao has caused concern among United Nations experts A United Nations human rights treaty has urged the Philippines to protect indigenous peoples (IPs) from armed conflict, extrajudicial killings and discrimination, as the body examined the Philippines’ compliance with the international Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) .

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NPA rebels raid budget hotel in Bukidnon

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Suspected communist rebels raided a budget hotel and restaurant in Bukidnon and seized weapons allegedly being used by hotel owners to threaten peasants.

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SMEntrepreneurs & women employees

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

Most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) thrive on a mean and lean organization. They do not want to have a bloated organization because they cannot afford that fixed manpower cost.

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Tax agency shutters small firms due to delinquencies

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it shut the operations of 70 establishments, mostly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) nationwide, for failing to pay correct taxes.

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Comelec needs more protection from hackers, NSA officials say

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

The National Security Agency (NSA) on Friday reported that as much as P2.5 billion was needed to protect the poll automation computers from hackers and other would-be saboteurs of the 2010 elections.

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NorthWind to proceed with Cagayan wind power project

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – Northpoint Wind Power Corp., a subsidiary of NorthWind Power Development Corp., is pushing through with its 40-megawatt wind power project in Aparri, Cagayan.

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Residential sector showing signs of recovery

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – The residential sector is reportedly showing some signs of recovery after a sluggish first quarter, international property consultant Colliers International said.

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Asbestos water pipes are still in use?

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

If there’s any truth to one of the many screaming banners that can now be seen in most of the strategic corners of BF Homes (Paranaque), then the developer and former water supplier of this biggest residential subdivision in the Philippines and perhaps in the region should not be allowed to revive its water distribution…

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Approval of Congress’ own witness protection program seen

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is expected to approve the proposed measures that would allow Congress to establish its own witness protection program and set up a reward system for whistleblowers against corrupt government officials.

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RP urged to enact law banning racial discrimination

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – A United Nations body has urged the Philippines to enact a law banning discrimination based on race and ethnicity.

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‘Solution rate higher than unsolved cases of journalists’ murders

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – The solution rate is higher than the unsolved cases of journalists’ murders, although some witnesses who fear for their lives are reluctant to cooperate, a special investigative task force said.

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Catholic schools warned vs possible violation of Magna Carta of Women

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – A women’s group yesterday warned Catholic school officials who will refuse to readmit students and teachers who became pregnant outside of marriage, saying this is a clear violation of the newly signed Magna Carta of Women.

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Pursuing a Doha trade deal is a low priority

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

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Company accused of improper asbestos removal helps school to pay its fine

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2009

EnviroTech Remediation Services was fined $13,200 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for improper removal of asbestos. The MPCA claimed that EnviroTech failed to inform them of a siding removal project and did not keep the material wet to prevent dust from forming when materials were broken.

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International pickets target Sun Life

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

Unions Protest Worker Mistreatment at Hotel Property TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Aug. 20, 2009) – Sun Life Financial – one of Canada’s largest companies – found itself the target of international protests today. Representatives of three labor federations descended on the company’s headquarters in Manila, the Philippines – a major market for Sun Life.

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Candle use linked to cancer risk

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

Experts say rooms should be ventilated when burning candles Candle-lit dinners may be romantic, but researchers are warning they could be harmful to health.

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UN HR experts score RP gov’t on discrimination denials

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

The Philippines received a strong rebuke from United Nations human rights experts for claiming that discrimination does not exist in the Philippines, particularly in the case of thousands of civilians displaced by the armed conflict in strife-torn Mindanao.

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10 ways to stay sane in your cubicle

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

If you’re stuck in a cube 40 hours a week, you may need a few coping strategies to keep from going crazy. Jack Wallen offers some survival tips to help make your workdays more bearable – and maybe even enjoyable.

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GSIS unwraps easy home loan

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

The Government Service Insurance System yesterday unwrapped a housing loan package with a fixed interest rate of 8 percent and an easy repayment period up to 30 years.

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The big bad wolf

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

People who like to blast multinationals might want to take stock of their daily lives. Did you brush your teeth this morning? Colgate produced the first toothpaste in a tube. Did you (men only) shave? Gillette invented the safety razor. Did you get to work with reasonable facility? Benz invented the modern automobile.

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Carbon market backers see Asia as hub for CDM projects

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

SINGAPORE – Organizers of the annual gathering of carbon market players on Wednesday predicted an increase in participation and number of projects to be featured in the fourth edition of Carbon Forum Asia this coming October.

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Port workers protest North Harbor privatization

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of porters, truck drivers and vendors stormed the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in South Harbor yesterday morning to protest the privatization of the North Harbor.

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Why not a government hospital?’

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

Almost three weeks ago, my beloved mother Marita suffered a “minor” heart attack. From day one I found myself dealing with situations, questions and experiences that changed a lot of how I see life.

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PhilHealth not going bankrupt, says Palace

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang said yesterday the state-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is far from facing bankruptcy or any financial trouble in the next few years.

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China’s package risks damaging development

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

China’s much-vaunted stimulus package has exacerbated structural imbalances in the economy and may delay the country’s transition to a more sustainable growth model, according to some leading economists.

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NFA to triple procurement of corn

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

The Department of Agriculture on Thursday ordered the National Food Authority (NFA) to triple corn procurement as part of the government’s strategy to counter the effects of the looming price crash of the grain and to support Filipino farmers.

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Film, media personalities form party-list group

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

Show business and media personalities have submitted to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) their petition to run under the party-list system in the 2010 national elections, claiming to represent the interest of the industries’ mostly anonymous and low-paid workers.

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Catanduanes folk told: Be wary of job offers

Published by rudy Date posted on August 21, 2009

MANILA, Philippines—Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes said residents should not be tempted by offer of jobs by mining companies since these are but brief employment.

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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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