May 2011

World metal recycling “discouragingly low”, says new UN report

May 28, 2011 Environment

UNITED NATIONS, May 27 — Despite the obvious benefits to the environment, industry and consumers themselves, metal recycling rates worldwide are discouragingly low, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

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Search for Outstanding Filipino Physician launched

May 28, 2011 People/Events

DAGUPAN CITY, May 27 — The Department of Health (DOH) and the JCI Senate Philippines Inc. formally launched the 2011 search for The Outstanding Filipino Physician (TOFP) on Wednesday aimed at giving due recognition and honor to the country’s outstanding and dedicated doctors.

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Typhoon Update: 'Chedeng' continues its outward direction; now in extreme Northern Luzon –-PAGASA

May 28, 2011 Environment

MANILA, May 27 – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday that typhoon “Chedeng” (Songda) maintains its strength while in extreme Northern Luzon as it continues to move out of the country.

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Mercury control program launched in Bicol mining sites

May 28, 2011 Environment

By Danny O. Calleja DAET, Camarines Norte, May 27 -– A non-government organization (NGO) is helping local government units (LGUs) in three gold-rich towns of the region reduce their waste of mercury, a toxic chemical commonly used in gold-ore processing which has been heavily polluting small-scale mining communities in Bicol.

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Sorsogon water firm joins NGP by reforesting local watershed areas

May 28, 2011 Environment

SORSOGON CITY, May 27 -– Alarmed by the dwindling output of existing local sources of water, the Sorsogon City Water District (SCWD) has launched a reforestation program to restore the forest cover of watershed areas within the city’s territorial forestlands and in support to the government’s National Greening Program (NGP).

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Typhoon Update: 'Chedeng' gains more strength while on way to Japan –PAGASA

May 28, 2011 Environment

MANILA, May 27 — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday typhoon "Chedeng" (international name: Songda) has gained more strength as it continues to move towards Japan.

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Today in History

May 28, 2011 People/Events

May 27, 1893 MANILA, May 27 — On May 27, 1893, Magdalena G. Jalandoni, a Hiligaynon poet, playwright and novelist, was born in Jaro, Iloilo City.

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Elderly more susceptible to lies than young people — New Zealand study

May 28, 2011 People/Events

WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand psychologists have conducted a study that could help explain why older people might be more susceptible to con artists and scams than younger people.

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Toxic watchdog welcomes DOH's plan to conduct probe on lead-tainted toys

May 28, 2011 Environment

MANILA, May 27 — The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for children’s health and safety from harmful chemicals, welcomed the plan of the Department of Health (DOH) to conduct its own probe on wooden toys that were tested with high levels of lead, a neurotoxin.

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(Metro News) Nicanor Garcia St. in Makati closed on Saturday for street art festival

May 28, 2011 People/Events

MANILA, May 27 — As part of the 341st Makati Foundation Day celebration, the city government has announced that both lanes of Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street) will be closed to traffic from the corner of Jupiter Street to Kalayaan Avenue on Saturday for Grupo Reposo’s Street Art Festival.

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