Bayan, the Philippines's largest leftist group, produced this video that, it said, would show why President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should be held liable for the killings of political activists. The video,…
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Davao City (9 March) — Key industry players engaged in information technology have brought to Davao the Microsoft training and certification that will make IT jobseekers have the edge over the others.
In a press briefing at The Marco Polo on Thursday, Jaime Garchitorena, general manager of Edupro said most of those wanting to get Microsoft training and certification from Davao have to fly to Manila which entail additional expense.