Filipino receives int’l health research awards

A Filipino PhD student at Cardiff University in Wales won back-to-back awards from two different international health conferences in recognition of his research work on the health and welfare of seafarers.

Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, a medical doctor and Nippon Foundation Fellow at the Seafarers International Research Center, was judged to have the best studies submitted to the 11th Conference of International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) held in Budapest, Hungary from May 24 to 28. Read the story »

OSY asks GMA to help OFW father

An out-of-school youth (OSY) asked President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to intercede for his father, a migrant worker, who is due for hanging after allegedly being jailed for no reason.

Fernando Pascual, a youth recipient of an employment certificate from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), took the chance to ask for Arroyo’s help during awarding rites at the Guagua East Central Elementary School. Read the story »

Stricter deployment rules for 44 overseas jobs

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has tightened the deployment requirements of 44 overseas jobs for the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

GMA News reported that 33 overseas jobs for females bound for all countries except Canada and 11 jobs for males bound for Bahrain were added to the low and semi-skilled category, according to POEA Memorandum Circular No. 5, which was dated June 15. Read the story »

Features

RP-Israel friendship monument unveiled

Few people may know or remember that during the Holocaust, the Philippines served as a haven for Jews escaping persecution in Europe.

Commonwealth President Manuel L Quezon established an Open Door Policy for Jews in 1939. An estimated 10,000 visas were given to those fleeing Europe. Moreover, farm and settlement lands were also allocated for them. But the onset of World War II only allowed 1,200 Jews to reach the country. Read the story »

UN pays tribute to RP peacekeepers in Liberia

Filipino peacekeepers serving in Liberia, including nine women, have been recognized for their contribution to peace and stability and for upholding the UN values of integrity, professionalism and respect for people and communities. Read the story »

Money

Save gas, save money

By MARIA DIVINA SOLANO

With the price of gasoline soaring, it’s good to know some simple and smart ways to make your car fuel last a little longer.

• Avoid changing gears unnecessarily since this uses up a lot of fuel. Be alert and aware of the traffic or road situation before you.

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