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Christian groups denounce Lady Gaga concert as anti-Christian

May 21, 2012 People/Events

By Ben Cal MANILA, May 20 -– Christian groups in the Philippines, including a Catholic parish church have strongly denounced the upcoming concert of controversial American pop singer Lady Gaga branding her songs as blasphemous and immoral contrary to the Christian faith.

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Retired RTC Judge Baclig chosen president of Ilocano writers in Metro Manila (People/Events)

May 21, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, May 21 -– Retired Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge Vivencio S. Baclig and Palanca awardee Ariel Tabag have been elected president and vice president, respectively, of Ilocano writers in Metro Manila.

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23 Pinoys expected from Syria on Tuesday

May 21, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, May 21 — The countdown to repatriate Filipinos out of beleaguered Syria continues as 23 female workers are due to arrive here Tuesday, May 22, aboard Emirates Airlines flight EK 334, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

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U.S. Iraq, Afghanistan veterans kick off historic action against NATO in Chicago

May 21, 2012 People/Events

CHICAGO, May 21 — Afghanistan and Iraq veterans from across the United States converged in Chicago on Sunday for a historic day of action against NATO, which is expected to culminate with at least 40 Global War on Terror veterans returning their war medals to NATO generals.

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Ateneo choral team wins world competition in Ireland

May 21, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, May 21 — The Filipino vocal cord is truly world-class. Again and again, Philippine choral teams grab the grand prizes wherever the competitions may be held.

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New Davao archbishop to be installed Tuesday

May 21, 2012 People/Events

DAVAO CITY, May 20 — Archbishop Romulo Valles will be installed as the new head of the Archdiocese of Davao in ceremonies Tuesday morning, May 22, at the San Pedro Cathedral.

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WHO opens 65th assembly, Chan expected to continue in 2nd term

May 21, 2012 People/Events

GENEVA, May 21 — The 65th World Health Assembly (WHA) opened here on Monday. Nearly 3,000 delegates from 194 member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) attend the annual meeting.

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Israel allows work for family members of embassy staff in Tel Aviv

May 21, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, May 21 — An agreement allowing gainful employment for family members of diplomatic and consular officials and staff of the Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv has been signed between the Philippines and Israel.

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Dagupan to host National Youth Congress on Drug Abuse Prevention Education

May 21, 2012 People/Events

DAGUPAN CITY, May 21 — About 250 youth leaders across the country will converge starting Tuesday (May 22) at the CSI Stadia here to participate in the five-day 20th National Youth Congress on Drug Abuse Prevention Education.

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Nikolic wins Serbian Presidential election

May 21, 2012 People/Events

BELGRADE, May 21 — Nationalist opposition leader Tomislav Nikolic has won Sunday’s presidential election runoff in Serbia, with his opponent liberal EU-oriented ex-President Boris Tadic conceding defeat.

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