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Ms. Myrna Padilla, a former domestic servant for 20 years and the founder of a successful business process outsourcing company, has launched a new website to mobilize the 10 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) to fight modern day human slavery.

Targeting to exceed the US$18M export sales the Philippines generated in this year's FOODEX Japan - the country's highest since 2003 - the Philippines gears up to join FOODEX Japan 2012 slated on 6 to 9 March at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan.

Leveraging on the viable trade opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, the Philippine Selling Mission to the Middle East generated over US$32 Million food export sales from November 18 to December 2, 2011.

ASSIST's Sreeni Narayanan spoke on Greening the Business at the Forum organized by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, WWF-Vietnam, Institute of Tropical Biology and German Embassy on December 28, 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The Center for International Trade Missions and Expositions’ (CITEM) signature trade show, Manila FAME International, contributed US$ 31.29 Million to Philippine exports, a 62 percent increase compared to the show’s previous sales.

Virgin coconut oil and yellowfin tuna products from the Philippines were bestsellers at the recent ANUGA 2011, the world's largest food and beverage fair, held in Cologne, Germany. The Philippine group raked in total sales of US$35.1M.

DTI-CITEM, KIDP and the KODFA, in cooperation with DTI-PDDCP) will be holding “The Philippines-Korea Design Sharing: Building Partnerships & Sharing Knowledge” on 17 - 18 November 2011 at the Manila Hotel.

PhilHealth awards MDH with the highest citation given to healthcare facilities - the PhilHealth Center of Excellence Award.

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It can be a big help if you know how to effectively access people public records. This way, you will be able to learn more about a person whom you may have just met.

There are several reasons why you may want to know how you can get criminal records. One obvious reason is that you want to learn more about the details of a certain case where a certain person is involved.

The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) said Filipino viewers would benefit the most once Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) broadcasting is rolled out.

Mobilization Seeks Appropriations Committee Approval of RH Bill

A Christmas message to appeal for a full Christmas pardon and withdrawal to within our own limits and reduce pressure exerted on others. Without added pressure from outside, there is less tension and less stress inside humans and between cultures.

Air2Water Tritons are large machines that can be deployed to communities to supply drinking water.

The Philippine Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry is expecting a very strong performance ahead, with 26% growth this year.

Philippines fruit products are a big hit in the South Korean market as Philippine exporters received significant inquiries and booked sales in the recently concluded International Food and Industry Exhibition (IFIES) or Seoul Food 2010 last May12-15.

Close to 1,500 local and foreign trade buyers were treated to a night of world class music by the country’s leading bands and musicians at the MusicBeyondBorders held during the 51st edition of Manila F.A.M.E. International, Asia’s Boutique Show.

Eleven Philippine health and wellness establishments are about to experience a government-assisted facelift in terms of packaging assistance to their products as well as a boost to their aesthetic design.

Award-winning industrial firm Plantex (from the words "plant" and "extract") shows that beyond income generation, choosing to be green can also be an advocacy that has the power to preserve nature and better the lives of people at the same time.

Driven by how the Earth is exhausted from the mismanagement of its resources, the people from Herbana Farms in Calamba, Laguna uphold sustainability through the agroecologic approach to farming.

During a December 14, 2008 press conference at the Prime Minister's Palace in Baghdad, Iraq, al-Zaidi threw both of his shoes at then-United States President George W. Bush.

The Philippines has one of the fastest growing preschool markets in the world due to recent increases in affluence and greater regulatory control over unlicensed operations. As a multicultural country, early learning centers are adopting the IPC.

Internationally acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza and two academic institutions join this year’s second Philippine participation to the upcoming 14th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) (March 22-25).

This April edition of Manila F.A.M.E. International, top names in the design industry make a comeback in the show’s Merchandise Design Consultancy Program (MDCP).

Philippine game development companies are eyeing their slice of the billion-dollar game development industry through their first participation at the Game Developers Conference (March 9-13), in San Francisco.

Three Filipino technopreneurs emerged victorious at the Startups Take a Pitch competition at the recently concluded government-led e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition.

The Philippine automotive manufacturers will participate for the first time in the Thailand Auto Parts and Accessories (TAPA) 2010 (April 28 – May 2), the largest auto parts and accessories trade fair in Thailand.

Seven Philippines ICT companies claimed this year’s coveted titles at the e-Services Awards 2010 for their innovation and breakthrough technology and solutions for the year.

Silicon Valley firm Plug and Play Tech Center is sponsoring a pitch competition for budding Filipino technopreneurs at the 10th e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition.

The 10th edition of the e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition punctuates a decade-long run by seeking fresh strategic initiatives into the ICT/BPO realm as trends in outsourcing continually evolve.

The Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) will co-locate DEVCON Luzon, a gathering of Filipino software and web development professionals, at the 10th e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition.

As the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) lends its support to the 10th e-Services, it does so in a bid to carve a niche for the Filipino brand of animation through advocating Creative Process Outsourcing.

In a bid to highlight ICT creativity and innovation towards the “best-of-breed” technologies and solutions as the global economy recovers, the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions is launching the e-Services Awards 2010.

Knowledge process outsourcing and cloud computing are just some of the key trends expected to be unveiled at the 10th e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition, a government-led ICT/BPO event in Southeast Asia.

UP Asian Center is co-organizing with the Indonesian Embassy and the UP Manila Social Science (Area Studies) program, a discussion forum on "Democracy and Political Violence: Lessons Learned from Indonesia and the Philippines" on November 3, 2009 at

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PEMSEA has announced today that former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos will deliver the opening keynote address during East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009 to be held in Manila, Philippines on 23-27 November.

The East Asian Seas Region Ministerial Forum, to be held in Manila on 26-27 November 2009 as part of East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009, will be addressing climate change adaptation through integrated coastal management.

Societal Aspect improvement exists in ASEAN. Thus, ASEAN gives noble jobs opportunities in all member countries. Since our country, the Philippines, was once the host of the 12th Leader’s Summit of the 10- Nation

PEMSEA has announced the designation of Mr. Raphael P.M. Lotilla as the new Executive Director of the PEMSEA Resource Facility (PRF).

Oxford Business Group (OBG), the highly acclaimed global publishing, research and consultancy firm, has launched its first annual authoritative guide on the Filipino economy, The Report: The Philippines 2008.

Presidential Council for Values Formation under the Office of the President expresses full support for CHURCHES '08

City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula expressed his support to the call for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for the full, free and unconditional pardon of former President Joseph Estrada.

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