October 2010

Acclaimed Japanese theater group performs in Manila

October 29, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, Oct. 29 — The highly-acclaimed Japanese theater group, Chelfitsch, is performing an award-winning production in neighboring Quezon City on Nov. 5 and 6, sponsored by the Japan Foundation-Manila and the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA).

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Moderate intensity earthquake hits Kashmir Valley

October 29, 2010 Environment

NEW DELHI, Oct. 28 — A moderate intensity earthquake hit Srinagar and other parts of the Valley Thursday, a senior government official said.

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‘Coral bleaching’ threatens world-class dive spots in Sarangani

October 29, 2010 Environment

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Oct 28. — Corals in world-class dive spots in Sarangani Province are reportedly showing signs of degradation mainly due to a phenomenon called "coral bleaching."

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Portable breast scanner allows instant cancer detection

October 29, 2010 Science & Technology

LOS BANOS, LAGUNA, Oct. 28 -– The use of radio frequency or microwave technology for breast cancer detection has been proven by researchers in the US, Canada and UK. However, up to now, it can take a few minutes for an image to be produced, and this had to be done in a hospital or [...]

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Today in history

October 29, 2010 People/Events

October 28, 1986: President Cory Aquino issues EO 51 (Milk Code) to support breastfeeding MANILA, Oct. 28 – On October 28, 1986, President Corazon C. Aquino issued Executive Order No. 51 or the Milk Code by virtue of the legislative powers granted to the Chief Executive under the Freedom Constitution.

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PNP activates LOI 'Kaluluwa' for All Saints' Day observance

October 29, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, Oct. 28 – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated Letter of Instruction (LOI) “Kaluluwa” as part of its security preparations for Monday’s observance of All Saints' Day throughout the country, a ranking police official said.

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Fatalities due to tsunami in Indonesia reach 311

October 29, 2010 Environment

JAKARTA, Oct. 28 — Tsunami that struck Kepulauan Mentawai of Indonesia's West Sumatra province on Monday night claimed more victims as at 7:15 local time (0015 GMT) on Thursday, official said that the fatalities had reached 311 lives, detikcom online news reported.

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S. Korea's greenhouse gas emissions rise 1.6 pct in 2008

October 29, 2010 Environment

SEOUL, Oct. 28 — The increase of South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions slowed sharply in 2008 amid efforts to voluntarily cut its emissions by 30 percent from its estimated, or business-as-usual level, in 2020, a government report said Thursday.

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(Metro News) QCPD fields police bike patrols vs. criminals

October 29, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, Oct. 28 – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Thursday it has fielded police bike patrols in its bid to lessen criminality in the city.

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760 OFWs in Al-Khobar apply for e-passport during embassy-on-wheels roll-out

October 29, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, Oct. 29 — A total of 760 Filipino workers in the Al-Khobar area of Saudi Arabia applied for electronic Philippine passports during a recent consular outreach program known as “embassy-on-wheels (EOW),” the Philippine embassy in Riyadh reported.

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