MANILA, Feb. 8 – The Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Surgery Foundation, Inc. (PADSFI) will hold its 9th Annual Convention on February 10-12 at the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel in Mandaluyong City.

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BANGKOK, Feb 8 — The Department of Export Promotion (DEP) of Thailand's Ministry of Commerce will organize an international fashion and leather fair during April 1-4 in a bid to promote the Thai and ASEAN fashion industry's competitiveness in the global market.

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Do good deeds on Chinese New Year, says Chinese businessman

February 8, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, Feb. 8 -– A Filipino-Chinese businessman on Monday said the best way to celebrate Chinese New Year is to do good deeds.

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Zuno ends 30 years of government service

February 8, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, Feb. 8 – Department of Justice (DOJ) Chief State Prosecutor Jovencito Zuno formally retired from government service upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 on Monday.

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Group calls for codification of environmental laws

February 8, 2010 Environment

MANILA, Feb. 8 – An environmentalist group urges lawmakers to codify the country's environmental laws to streamline and group them as a regulatory tool which authorities can enforce more effectively.

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China to intensify fight against online porn during Spring Festival

February 8, 2010 People/Events

BEIJING, Feb. 8 — China is to launch a fresh crackdown on online pornography during the upcoming Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, holidays.

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Kenya to host major youth summit

February 8, 2010 People/Events

NAIROBI, Feb. 8 — Kenya will host a major national youth summit later this week to discuss challenges facing the youth in the country, organizers said on Monday.

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Bulacan bags Patnubay Award

February 8, 2010 People/Events

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, Feb. 8 — Another feather in the cap.

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DPWH sees positive impact of 'El Nino' on gov't projects

February 8, 2010 Environment

By Lily O Ramos
MANILA, Feb. 8 — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Victor Domingo sees positive "El Nino" phenomenon impact on government infrastructure projects.

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Bulacan pushes 'Arts for a Cause' campaign

February 8, 2010 People/Events

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, Feb. 8 — Aimed to raise environmental awareness through various arts, the Provincial Youth, Sports and Employment, Arts, Culture Office (PYSEACO) has launched an art for a cause campaign here.

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