HIV-AIDS cases increase among young professionals, not only seafarers
29 January 2010- Human immuno deficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV-AIDS) is no longer just prevalent among seafarers and other overseas Filipino workers but also among call center agents as its incidence rate increased recently.
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Mothers in our history
Protecting a child or any living creature, one’s own or not, is natural for mothers – humans or animals – but condoning a grave mistake, say killing human beings out of rage, is a different matter altogether.
This blog tries … Read the rest
Read More...Konting hingi
NATUTULOG akong nakaupo sa harap ng computer nang bigla akong magising dahil narinig ko ang boses ng misis ko.
“Galing sa ‘konting hingi’ ang salitang ‘tingi’ at dito lang sa Pilipinas merong mga tingi-tingi,” anya.
“A, ganun ba?” ikako na … Read the rest
Read More...Two Filipinas saved from death penalty in Saudi Arabia arrive in Manila
28 January 2010 – Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were saved from the death sentence in Saudi Arabia are expected to arrive in Manila Thursday evening, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said today.
Idan Tejano and Marjanna Sakilan … Read the rest
Read More...65 more Filipinos are safe in Haiti
19 January 2010 –Some 65 more Filipinos in Petionville, a residential area in Haiti where a sizable number of Filipinos reside, are confirmed alive and safe. Mr. Godofredo “Godo” Edquiban, a Filipino Community leader, informed the Department of Foreign Affairs … Read the rest
Read More...4 Filipinos are trapped in UN building collapse in Haiti
14 January 2010- Tenth Philippine Contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Lope Dagoy reported that 157 of its troops are accounted for and safe. Four Filipino peacekeepers are trapped in the collapsed United Nations building. Efforts are being undertaken for their rescue, … Read the rest
Read More...May bukas pa
MARAMING taon na ang nakararaan, isang kongresista – na marahil ay laging iniindiyan ng kausap sa mga tipanan – ang nagpanukalang gawing “synchronized” o magkapanabay ang oras sa buong kapuluan.
Nakalimutan ko na kung sino siya o kung ano ang … Read the rest
Read More...9 OFWs released under Saudi pardon
07 January 2010 – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reported Thursday to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that an initial batch of nine Filipinos have been pardoned and released from jail under the royal decree issued on the occasion … Read the rest
Read More...Greek court orders MV Aetea Sierra to pay Filipino crew
5 January 2010 – Filipino seafarers scored a significant victory in labor protection when a Greek court directed the owner of MV Aetea Sierra to pay higher salaries to its crew, the Philippine Embassy in Athens reported to the Department … Read the rest
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