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April 2010

Viva Vigan "Binatbatan" Festival of the Arts set from April 30 to May 5

April 29, 2010 People/Events

VIGAN CITY, April 29 — All is set for this year’s celebration of the Viva Vigan “Binatbatan” Festival of the Arts in this world’s heritage city from April 30 to May 5.

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New study sheds light on chemical involved in ozone destruction

April 29, 2010 Environment

LOS ANGELES, April 28 — US scientists have found new evidence that nighttime temperatures can affect chlorine monoxide, a key chemical that plays a role in ozone destruction, it was announced on Wednesday.

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DENR launches Green Multipliers Program 251 in Nueva Vizcaya

April 29, 2010 Environment

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, April 29 – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday launched the Green Multipliers Program (GMP) 251 to mobilize more sectors in protecting and managing the environment.

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Three-hour downpour floods Baguio roads; ice particles drop during thunderstorm

April 29, 2010 Environment

BAGUIO CITY, April 29 -A three-hour heavy downpour here which started at around 11:50 a.m. today caused brief flooding of roads with unfinished restoration of diggings and clogged waterways to the great inconvenience of motorists.

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DOE launches switch to CFL campaign in Zambo City

April 29, 2010 Environment

ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 29 –The Department of Energy (DOE) with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched Thursday its switch to Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) campaign in this southern port city.

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UN report pushes for energy access and efficiency to fight poverty and climate change

April 29, 2010 Environment

UNITED NATIONS, April 29 — Increasing access to clean energy and improving its efficiency will be vital to both enhancing global prosperity and combating climate change, according to a report issued here Wednesday by an advisory group of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the nexus between energy and climate.

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Today in History

April 29, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, April 29 — On April 29, 1980, Lungsod ng Kabataan, one of the most modern children's hospitals in the Philippines, was inaugurated in Quezon City.

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Chinese consul general, Texas governor co-host celebration for "Shanghai World Expo"

April 28, 2010 People/Events

HOUSTON, April 27 — Chinese Consul General in Houston Gao Yanping and Texas Governor Rick Perry on Tuesday jointly hosted a celebration for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

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Indian PM arrives in Thimpu to attend 16th SAARC Summit

April 28, 2010 People/Events

NEW DELHI, April 28 -– India’s Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Wednesday arrived in Thimpu, capital of Bhutan to lead India's delegation in the 16th SAARC Summit beginning this afternoon.

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OFW writers set to join FDCP’s historical scriptwriting contest

April 28, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, April 28 — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) announced Wednesday that its “kaSAYSAYan: A Historical Scriptwriting Contest” launched in February has received a favorable response from Filipino writers all over the world.

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