December 2010

Today in History

December 31, 2010 People/Events

December 31, 2000 MANILA, Dec. 31 – December 31, 2000 marked the end of the 20th Century and Millennium Watch.

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Arianespace Closes The Year With Sixth Successful Launch

December 30, 2010 Science & Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Arianespace, the launcher of Malaysia's Measat 1 and 2, closed the year by successfully orbiting two communications satellites, Hispasat 1E for the Spanish operator Hispasat and Koreasat 6 for the KT Corporation.

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“Greener” Iloilo City seen in 2011

December 30, 2010 Environment

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 30 – Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog is bent on making this city a healthier and cleaner place in 2011.

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Today in History

December 30, 2010 People/Events

December 30, 1896 MANILA, Dec. 30 – Filipinos observe Rizal Day on Dec. 30 every year to commemorate the martyrdom of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal whom Spanish authorities executed by firing squad on that date in 1896.

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DOH appeals to LGUs to support barangay health workers

December 30, 2010 People/Events

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 30 – The Department of Health (DOH) here urged all local government units (LGUs) to support their barangay health workers (BHWs) and their health facilities in the rural areas, especially for the 2011 service year.

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(Metro News) QC officials honor Rizal on his 114th death anniversary

December 30, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, Dec. 30 – Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista led city government officials in a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 114th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the QC Hall grounds on Thursday.

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Obama temporarily appoints four ambassadors

December 30, 2010 People/Events

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 — U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday used his power to temporarily appoint four U.S. ambassadors, without getting approval from the Senate.

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City mayor urges Ilonggos to strive harder during Rizal Day observance

December 30, 2010 People/Events

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 29 – Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog here urges Ilonggos to strive harder for their future during the commemoration of the 114th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal here on Thursday.

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Outgoing Brazilian President sees record-high support rating

December 30, 2010 People/Events

BRASILIA, Dec. 30 — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is leaving office with a record-high approval rate of 87 percent, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

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5,000 Chinese students to take one-year English proficiency study in Butuan City schools next year

December 30, 2010 People/Events

BUTUAN CITY – Some 5,000 Chinese students, mostly high school students from mainland China, will arrive here in Butuan City next year for a one-year English proficiency study, the Butuan City government said.

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