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DAVAO CITY — “We appeal and call the attention of the upper house in the senate as well as lawmakers in the Congress to question the Human Security Act in the Supreme Court, as these unlawful and inhuman law approved by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as this was set to be implemented this coming July 15, 2007 after she signed it last March 2007,” Abubakar Uy said Suara Bangsamoro Secretary General in Southern Mindanao Region.
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Need resources for your organization to stay alive? How about letting the world know that your organization exists and needs public support. A whole-day grant writing workshop will be held on July 9, 2007 covering research techniques, elements of a proposal, writing style and successful pitches that ensure a winning proposal. A writing exercise is included. You will learn that succinctness, substantiated data, and good writing will reap grant awards.
The U.P. Manila College of Public Health and National Institutes of
Health in collaboration with its local NGO partner, Akbay Kalusugan
Inc.?a group of U.P. alumni and volunteers committed to serve humanity
through partnership efforts for the advancement of health in the
communities?will conduct a training in Davao City on 29-31 August 2007
to help health/medical workers in the region to communicate
effectively in varied health care settings.
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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is appalled by reports that the Sri Lankan government intends to reintroduce criminal defamation laws.
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? Today, the U.S. Senate could not muster the 60 votes needed to limit debate and move towards a final up-or-down vote on S. 1639, the Comprehensive Immigration Bill. Today?s vote effectively kills the legislation for the time being. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) voted yes, to limit debate and advance the bill.