RP To Ban Mercury-based Medical Devices in 2010
Region: Philippines
The Philippine government, through the Department of Health is finally taking steps to phase-out mercury-based medical devices in all health facilities in 2010. The measure was made following a worldwide campaign to eliminate mercury-laden tools in all medical facilities, citing the high toxicity level of the substance which could affect humans in all probability. The mercury which was already in use for a long time in some medical implements like thermometer and blood pressure apparatus has... more
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International Human Rights Day
Region: PhilippinesThe United Nations declaration of International Human Rights Day is being marked today December 10, 2008. The occasion though being recognized by all nations except China, North Korea and other states, human rights remains to be respected in most nations. In Asia, like the Philippines, human rights violations were already part of the rotten system which undermines freedom to live. Human rights violations come in different variation or degree which ultimately has worsened in years. Poverty, ... more
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Aspiring OFWs Attends Various TESDA Trainings for Overseas Jobs
Region: Philippines
Manila – Many aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers are attending various Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) trainings being offered nationwide. The trainings are part of the national government program for OFWs to meet the high standard of work ethics and procedures in rich countries which usually hosts Overseas Filipino Workers. The training program serves as knowledge-based tool for OFWs which they could easily use in their respective jobs as specified in thei... more
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Pacquiao the New World Boxing Entertainment Champ
Region: Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada – Boxing idol Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao defeated Oscar De La Hoya in their “Dream Match” which was actually a “Money Match.” As expected the fight ended in a lopsided contest between the two future Hall of Famer. The “Golden Boy” was not in his best fighting form obviously to let Pacman do the onslaught. De La Hoya seemed not using his power punching ability as he used to be. He seldom connects with his right hand against ... more
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“Out-Lawmakers” Aboard Cha-Cha Train Speeding Fast to Derail 2010 Election
Region: PhilippinesAdministration allies in the Lower House of Representatives are fast-tracking to amend the constitution through constituent assembly. The charter change or cha-cha train is almost full and now ready to travel to the next station where “out-lawmakers” are to meet and vote to amend the nation’s 1987 constitution and to finally lift term limits of current elected officials including President Gloria Arroyo. Latest reports said that only a few more votes to achieve the required... more
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Baguio City Public Market Needs Police Presence
Region: PhilippinesBaguio City – The public market of this highly urbanized city is in dire need of police beat patrol. Urgent action should be done if necessary to prevent the unrelenting high incidence of criminal activities in the area. Bad elements are doing their illegal activities in broad day light without any fear of being arrested because not a single policeman can be seen patrolling in the area. Most cases being perpetrated by these bad eggs of society are robbery snatching and pick-pocketing. ... more
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Global Financial Crisis Affects International Labor Market
Region: United States
After the US was hit by cold, the rest of the world got sick. And that is what happening now. All sectors were affected by the financial crisis and one of them is the international labor market. Many people from the third world countries are part of that market which has been the source of their income as labor migrants in the first world. According to news reports, the worst hit is the manufacturing sectors and the crewing jobs especially in cruise ship sector. The economic crunch would mak... more
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Innocent and Unarmed Civilians Favorite Target of Terror Groups
Region: IndiaThe on-going Mumbai/Bombay terror drama only shows that the bigoted terror groups are nothing but simple criminals and murderers out to kill unarmed and innocent civilians. The terror groups masquerading as the bearer of their religious ideals actually are the worst kind of beasts that could demonstrate viciousness, extreme violence and unmerciful cruel minds so to speak. Why not bomb strategic government and military installations if they are really fighting for a just cause? Why not kill g... more
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Public Officials Off to Vegas to Watch Hoya-Pacman Fight
Region: PhilippinesDespite of global financial crisis and economic crunch, public officials in the Philippines will be watching boxing idol Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in Vegas this coming December 06, 2008. The Hoya-Pacman fight in this “Sin City” of North America is part of the itineraries of public officials who loves to travel this time of the year. The junkets will serve well on these public officials because the month of December is a celebration of sort. After watching the World Boxi... more
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Barack Obama’s Election Stir Heated Discussions in the World Wide Web
Region: United StatesThe US Presidential Election was already put behind the news but the historic election of Barack Obama continues to get rave reviews, negative responses and various commentaries from around the world. The netizens or the people frequently using the internet, seemingly, were the one emotionally moved and troubled by the victory of Barack Hussein Obama. And all of a sudden people of different race, creed and belief and what-have-you started to add color on the already multi-colored victory of ... more
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