UPCAT in Davao set on Aug. 4-5; application deadline is June 27

DAVAO CITY — The University of the Philippines in Mindanao announces that the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) is set on August 4-5, 2007 (Saturday and Sunday) at the UP in Mindanao, Mintal campus, Davao City.

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Failure to pass US immigration bill puts on hold as well Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act

WASHINGTON D.C. –In a series of procedural votes today that required the approval of sixty members, the U.S. Senate was unable to end debate on the substitute amendment to the comprehensive immigration reform bill (S.1348). U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) released the following statement in response:

?I am disappointed that the immigration reform our country needs is on hold for now. The bill?s momentum was killed by opponents who could not agree on what amendments to offer and vote upon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid did indicate that we will revisit this important legislation at a later time.

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