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RP to join in international math contest

RP to join in international math contest
MATH wizards (bottom, from left) Earl John Chua, Jonathan Wong, Carlo Francisco Adajar, and Carmela Antoinette Lao. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
First Posted 17:49

Four Filipino students are flying to Bremen, Germany to compete in the 50th International Mathematical Olympiad, a world championship mathematics competition for high school students, to be held from July 10 to 22, the German embassy in the country said Friday.

Bad to worse for migrant workers in Asia

Bad to worse for migrant workers in Asia
TUVALU Prime Minister Apesai Ielemia heads the world's second smallest nation. INQUIRER.net/THEA ALBERTO
First Posted 16:41:00 07/02/2009

Momen Bhuiyan left Bangladesh and his job as a van driver two years ago, to make his fortune in Malaysia and set himself up for life. As for so many like him, it did not turn out that way.

ID cards still dodge Daly City ‘illegals’
MORE people are becoming homeless in California, which is in a state of fiscal emergency. AFP

ID cards still dodge Daly City ‘illegals’

First Posted 16:25

Just over six months ago, San Francisco put into effect an ordinance that provides its residents with municipal identification cards, the SF City ID Card.

Travel advisory for Saudi-bound

Travel advisory for Saudi-bound
OVERSEAS Filipino workers, particularly women working as maids, continue to flock to Kuwait despite the hardships. AFP
First Posted 17:01

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) has imposed a new regulation on travel safety procedures, the Philippine consulate general in Jeddah said in its report to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Italy adopts tough law vs illegal immigration
EUROPEAN Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso seeks a second term. AFP

Italy adopts tough law vs illegal immigration

First Posted 10:38

Italy adopted a tough law against illegal immigration on Thursday, including a measure allowing citizens to mount their own patrols, despite fierce criticism from rights groups and the Vatican.

RP to join in international math contestBad to worse for migrant workers in AsiaID cards still dodge Daly City ‘illegals’Travel advisory for Saudi-boundItaly adopts tough law vs illegal immigration

RP firm gains foothold in Damascus

Posted June 30, 2009 00:40:00
I-Remit Inc. the leading non-bank Filipino cash transfer company, has gained a foothold in Syria with the signing of a partnership with Damascus-based money remittance and foreign exchange trading firm Al Alamiah Group Co. Full story

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Comcast Launches New Worldwide Calling Plan

PHILADELPHIA, June 25, 2009 - Comcast Corporation announced the launch of Carefree Minutes Worldwide™ 300, providing more competitive rates to some of the most popular calling destinations around the globe including the Philippines. Full Story

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