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Prokhorov set to become ‘main anti-Putin’ candidate

January 27, 2012 People/Events

MOSCOW, Jan. 27 — Billionaire presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov has presented himself a major choice for Russians who do not want Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during the March 4 elections.

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CHR chief cites SC's 'invaluable assistance'

January 27, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, Jan. 27 – The Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) of the Supreme Court (SC) was recently recognized by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson for its help in the Commission's efforts to uphold the right of human rights activist Temogen Tulawie to be tried in a safe and impartial venue in connection [...]

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Gordon re-elected Chairman of Philippine Red Cross

January 27, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, Jan. 27 – Former Sen. Richard J. Gordon was re-elected Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) by the majority of the 27 PRC Board of Governors who attended the first of its monthly meeting on Thursday, at the PRC headquarters on Bonifacio Drive in Manila.

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3 students from provincial schools win ASEAN quiz bee‏

January 26, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, Jan. 26 — Three students from provincial schools will represent the country to the 5th ASEAN Quiz in Cambodia in August 2012 after they won the 5th ASEAN Quiz National Competition held Wednesday at the People's Television (PTV) in Visayas Ave., Quezon City.

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German court bans Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ excerpts

January 26, 2012 People/Events

MOSCOW, Jan. 26 — A Munich court has banned British publisher Peter McGee from printing excerpts from Hitler’s Mein Kampf in Germany because it breaches copyright laws, Focus magazine reported on Thursday.

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Coast Guard gets anti-WMD proliferation equipment

January 26, 2012 People/Events

By Gloria Jane Baylon MANILA Jan. 26 — Radio equipment valued at US$ 100,000 will be turned over to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by the U.S. embassy in Manila on Monday, in support of Philippine efforts in maritime security, border control and non proliferation of arms.

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Scholarships open for military dependents

January 25, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, Jan. 25 – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said its AFP Educational Benefit System Office (EBSO) is now accepting new applicants for 1st Semester, School Year 2012-2013 in college level under the Department of National Defense – Commission on Higher Education – Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges scholarship [...]

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IMO to hold ‘counter piracy capacity building conference’ in May

January 25, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, Jan. 25 – In line with its efforts to eradicate piracy in the high seas, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said it will be conducting a “counter-piracy capacity-building conference” at its headquarters in London , United Kingdom on May 15.

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BSP launches coffee table book

January 25, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, Jan. 25 — The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) launched on Wednesday a coffee table book as part of the highlights of the 75th anniversary celebration of the movement.

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Dellosa asks PMA alumni to help AFP “Bayanihan” project

January 25, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, Jan. 25 – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff LtGen Jessie D Dellosa called on his colleagues at the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PMAAAI) to take a greater role in internal security and peace and development in the country.

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