November 2011

(Metro News) Bonifacio hailed as Caloocan’s greatest son

November 30, 2011 People/Events

MANILA, Nov. 30 — Caloocan City Mayor Enrico Echiverri hailed Katipunan founder Gat Andres Bonifacio as Caloocan's greatest son during the celebration of the 148th birth anniversary of the hero at the foot of the imposing Bonifacio Monument in the city.

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China launches remote-sensing satellite Yaogan XIII

November 30, 2011 Science & Technology

TAIYUAN, Nov. 30 — China successfully launched the remote-sensing satellite Yaogan XIII Wednesday from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi, according to a press release from the center.

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Bataan town launches youth environmental congress

November 30, 2011 Environment

LIMAY, Bataan, Nov. 30 — The municipal government has recently launched youth environmental congress in an effort to solicit the support of the young people for environmental program here.

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Australians face dying in heatwaves due to climate change: report

November 30, 2011 Environment

CANBERRA, Nov. 30 — The Climate Commission report titled The Critical Decade, released on Wednesday, warns more Australians face dying in heatwaves or catching infectious diseases as result of climate change.

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AFP, Ateneo ink partnership in Oplan Bayanihan project

November 30, 2011 People/Events

MANILA, Nov. 30 – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday it has partnered with Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) in a project that aims to support and monitor the military’s Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP)-Bayanihan.

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New Zealand to push for emission commitments at UN climate change talks

November 30, 2011 Environment

WELLINGTON, Nov. 30 — New Zealand Trade Minister Time Groser is to press for a comprehensive global agreement on emission cuts at an international government conference in South Africa next month.

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AFP Public Affairs officers 'face off' with media in Tagaytay City

November 30, 2011 People/Events

MANILA, Nov. 30 – Public Affairs Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) gathered Wednesday in the first-ever “Public Affairs Officers Summit” to reinvigorate its task of responsively supporting the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan” at the Days Hotel in Tagaytay City, Cavite.

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S. Korea to host OECD forum in 2012

November 30, 2011 People/Events

SEOUL, Nov. 30 – South Korea will host a global forum created by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2012 that will seek ways to foster economic growth and social welfare through science and innovation policies, the government said Wednesday.

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Today in History

November 30, 2011 People/Events

November 30, 1863 MANILA, Nov. 30 — On November 30, 1863, Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution and founder of the Katipunan, was born in Tondo, Manila.

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S. Korea develops world's fastest unmanned aerial vehicle

November 30, 2011 Science & Technology

SEOUL, Nov. 30 — South Korea on Wednesday unveiled its latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is the world's fastest and also the world's first remote-controlled aircraft capable of taking off and landing vertically.

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