KAKAMMPI

ACTIVITIES LEADING TO GFMD

KAKAMMPI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:41:07 GMT

OTHER ACTIVITIES LEADING TO GFMD

4 February 2008 - Asian Consultation for 2008 GFMD

Bangkok, Thailand

Jointly convened by the SAPA Working Group on Migration and Labour and Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA)

www.mfasia.org

1-4 May 2008 - 2nd Asian Domestic Workers Assembly

Launching of the Regional Campaign on Domestic Work is Work

Jakarta, Indonesia

www.mfasia.org

12-15 May 2008 - Transnational Assembly of Remitters and Families

Mexico ...

Kapihan

KAKAMMPI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:20:41 GMT

Kapihan on July 5 at Sulu Hotel in preparation for the 11th-12th July Meeting. The Kapihan will start at 9 A.M and will run for about 1 1/2 hours. Please find attach minutes of the meeting of the media com for your reference.

In line with this, we would like to invite you to come on July 5 and show our solidarity. Sulu Hotel is located at Matalino Road, Diliman, Quezon City. Attach is the location map for your reference. Please confirm your participation either by email or calling MFA at ...

MEDIA COM MEETING

KAKAMMPI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:18:55 GMT

MEDIA COM MEETING

June 26, 2008

Attendees

Bobby Diciembre � FDC

Melanie Valenciano- Unlad Kabayan

Teody � BMP

Agnes Matienzo � MFA

July 5 Kapihan

9-11 A.M. (maybe extended)

Sulu Hotel

Objectives:

 To build awareness on the 2nd GFMD and the Peoples� Global Action

 To introduce the 11th-12th July Strategy Meeting and Launching.

Important Info:

 What is the position or the thrust of the group? Are we against GFMD or not?

 What ...

the Peoples� Global Action

KAKAMMPI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:13:59 GMT

Dear Friends,

Please be informed that the 11th July meeting is finally set to be held at the International Labour Office (ILO) office at:

19/F, Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza

6819 Ayala Ave., 1229

Makati City

The international launching of the Peoples� Global Action will be done on the morning of the 12th. With regard to the launching venue, we are looking into two possible options � ILO office and Manila City Mayor�s office. The media committee ...

Senate urged to ratify torture convention

KAKAMMPI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:08:13 GMT

By LILITA BALANE

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Journalists and human rights groups urged the Senate on Wednesday to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT), which protects the rights of suspects and prisoners when they are in the hands of authorities.

The OPCAT mandates international and domestic monitoring of prisoners, detention centers, and other areas where there is deprivation of liberty.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) marked ...

MAJOR GLOBAL FILIPINO ORGANIZATIONS UNITE

KAKAMMPI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:03:32 GMT

Global Filipino Nation (GFN) and Filipino United Network (FUN)-USA formalized an organizational unity that augurs positively for the future voice and influence of overseas Filipinos, their families and their onshore allies. Victor S. Barrios, GFN Convenor, and Philip S. Chua, MD, FUN-USA, made this joint announcement following the recent GFN conference in Makati on "Building the Global Filipino Nation for Good Governance".

At its own initiative, FUN-USA joined GFN as a member organization ...

occupational safety and health

KAKAMMPI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:01:51 GMT

SEOUL Republic of Korea (ILO News) ─ The International Labour Organization (ILO) welcomed the Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work adopted here today by some 50 high-level decision makers from around the world as a major new blueprint for constructing a global culture of safety and health at work.

Meeting prior to the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, the first high-level Safety and Health Summit gathered international leaders, government ministers, CEOs ...

GENERAL COMMENT FROM CHR

KAKAMMPI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:59:34 GMT

GENERAL COMMENT

from the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines

on Human Rights and Disasters

The response to situations arising from the sinking of the MV Princess of the Stars show the lack of conscientious planning and early response. Media Reports on reactions to the tragedy expose inappropriate policies for sea travel, a lack of consciousness for safety, and ill-preparedness in emergency situations.

The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines offers this general ...

JICA's TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG LEADERS

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:15:23 GMT

JICA's TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG LEADERS

(Information and Communication Technology course) is now

on-going. The duration of the course is

from October 13-30, 2008.

Attached are the General Information for ICT course, TPYL

description, List of Requirements, TPYL Application Form

and CV format for your reference.

ALL requirements should be submitted to DFA on or before

July 31, 2008.

Kindly help me disseminate this information to your

colleagues and friends ...

consultation-workshop on Privacy Rights.

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:12:39 GMT

We are all aware of how information and communications technologies (ICTs)

are transforming many aspects of modern societies, while introducing new

challenges to how people interact, work and live.

"Communication Rights" is an area wherein emergent technologies and

shifting legal frameworks are evolving both opportunities and threats for

citizens and communities in a post-9/11 world. One aspect of these

communication rights which has come to greater focus in "information

societies" ...

JOINT MEETING OF TRUSTEES AND PARTNERS

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:10:31 GMT

Our quarterly meeting is scheduled on 24 June 2008 at 2:30 P.M. to be held at the Carmel of our Lady convent at #45 Rosario Drive, New Manila, Quezon City to be hosted by Sr. Flor Pauline Duran and her community.

We are happy to inform you that ISS Phils was chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the GRANDEST CHARITY BINGO sponsored by PAGCOR on 28 December 2008 to be held at World Trade Center.

We will appreciate very much your presence during the 24 June 2008 meeting and work ...

No to the European Union's "Returns Directive"

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:05:06 GMT

Open Letter from President Evo Morales

No to the European Union's "Returns Directive"

Evo Morales

Until the end of the Second World War, Europe was a continent of emigrants. Tens of millions of Europeans left for the Americas in order to colonize, escape famine, financial crises, wars and European totalitarianism and the persecution of ethnic minorities. Today, I'm following the process of the so-called "Returns Directive" with concern. The text, approved on June ...

Affordable Air Access Alliance- OFW Sector

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:03:05 GMT

4As

Affordable Air Access Alliance- OFW Sector

U.P. Clark, Clark Free Port Zone, Pampanga

Her Excellency Madame Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo

President

Republic of the Philippines

Malacanang, Manila

Your Excellency:

We hope you receive this letter in good health.

As you may very well know, our sector, the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), has been petitioning your good office since last year for the issuance of E.O. 500-B, granting pocket �open skies.� ...

Affordable Air Access

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:01:32 GMT

Air passage is vital to international labor migration. As overseas workers, we need to fly to and from our host countries the fastest but safest way, preferably the cheapest way too. While on paper it looks like our employers are shouldering the cost of air fare, in reality, we are paying for it through the exorbitant placement fees charged to us.

For the longest time, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has monopoly over Philippine air. This stranglehold has meant higher airfare, limited seats, ...

thematic workshop on Development Legal Advocacy (DLA)

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:01:23 GMT

Kanlungan Centre Foundation will hold a two-day thematic workshop on Development Legal Advocacy (DLA) on June 26-27 2008 at Ciudad Christia San Mateo Rizal.

The said workshop is a joint undertaking of Kanlungan and ILO under the collaborative project entitled "Socio-Economic Re-integration of Returned Trafficked Women and Children through Integrated Case Management Approach". It aims to: 1) enhance the knowledge and skills among service providers and stakeholders in addressing ...

RCBC TANAUAN KILLINGS

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:48:34 GMT

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

NEWS RELEASE

12 JUNE 2008

CHR CONDUCTS FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS ON THE RCBC TANAUAN KILLINGS

The Commission on Human Rights Composite Team (CHR) today proceeds anew to Tanauan, Batangas to complete its Final Investigation Report.

According to CHR Chairperson Leila M. De Lima, the CHR Team is expected to wrap up its final report within next week and submit it to the Commission. The outcome of the Follow-up Investigation will ...

HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:44:17 GMT

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

NEWS RELEASE

JUNE 12, 2008

CHR MEETS the MMDA, PNP, DSWD, OTHER LGUs OVER FORCED HOUSING EVICTIONS AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is set to meet with DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral, PNP Chief Avelino Razon, Jr., MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando, NHA General Manager Federico Laxa, Quezon City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., Chairman Percival Chavez, Presidential Commission on Urban Poor and Executive Director Denis ...

INVESTIGATIONS ON THE RCBC TANAUAN KILLINGS -CHR

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:34:37 GMT

CHR CONDUCTS FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS ON THE RCBC TANAUAN KILLINGS

The Commission on Human Rights Composite Team (CHR) today proceeds anew to Tanauan, Batangas to complete its Final Investigation Report.

According to CHR Chairperson Leila M. De Lima, the CHR Team is expected to wrap up its final report within next week and submit it to the Commission. The outcome of the Follow-up Investigation will determine whether there will be a need for a Public Inquiry by the Commission. ...

ADVISORY ON THE CONDUCT OF FORCED EVICTIONS

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:32:19 GMT

ADVISORY ON THE CONDUCT OF FORCED EVICTIONS AND HOUSE DEMOLITIONS

Several complaints have been lodged before this Commission from urban poor groups regarding numerous demolitions that have allegedly been conducted in a manner that is not compliant with Republic Act No. 7279 otherwise known as the �Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992�, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Recent reported incidents include:

1. March 5, 2008 MMDA demolition of ...

CHR WILL MONITOR GOVERNMENT ON UPR RECOMMENDATIONS

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:27:34 GMT

PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

CHR WILL MONITOR GOVERNMENT ON UPR RECOMMENDATIONS,

CALLS FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP AND FISCAL INDEPENDENCE

9 June 2008, Geneva

The Commission on Human Rights sees it has a special role �to ensure that the Philippine government will fulfill its human rights obligations in accordance with the recommendations arising from the outcome of� the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). But for it to fulfill this role, the CHR needs to have ...

Calling for a Humanitarian Response

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:42:34 GMT

Calling for a Humanitarian Response to Burmese people affected by Cyclone Nargis

Mekong migration Network

05 June 2008

According to the latest information, 78,000 people have died since Cyclone Nargis hit Burma in the morning of May 3rd 2008, over 55,000 people are still missing and 2.4 million people have lost their livelihoods.

Three weeks after the cyclone hit, less than half the people affected have received any assistance and those in the worst affected areas have received ...

Paano Naging Peke ang RP Independence Day?

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:23:54 GMT

Dokumento noong Hunyo 12, 1898, nagpapatunay na peke ang kalayaan ng Pilipinas!

ni Greg Bituin Jr.

Bakit kaya parang hindi ipinagdiriwang ng mga Pilipino ang Araw ng Kalayaan? Bakit parang balewala na sa marami ang pagdiriwang nito? Dahil ba ang bansa ay nangayupapa na sa altar ng globalisasyon? O may mga katibayan na nagpapatunay na peke nga ang kasarinlang ito? Dapat nga bang ipagdiwang ng bansa ang Hunyo 12?

Ipinahayag ni Emilio Aguinaldo noong Hunyo 12, 1898 ang �kalayaan� ng ...

Day Off for Domestic Workers:

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:21:51 GMT

Press Release: 5th June 2008

Day Off for Domestic Workers:

Minister's Response to Questions

Acting Minister for Manpower, Mr Gan Kim Yong, says that there is no need 'at this point' to legislate a mandatory rest day, but he also says that the Ministry of Manpower 'encourages employers to grant FDWs rest days regularly wherever possible.'

Mr Gan responded to questions from two parliamentarians concerning a mandatory day off for domestic workers on 26 May.

Nominated MP ...

Philippine government should not depend on exporting labor

KAKAMMPI — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:00:47 GMT

MANILA, Philippines - Despite a commendable policy on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Philippine government should not depend on exporting labor abroad to cushion its economic woes.

Prince Constantijn of The Netherlands told the press in the Makati Business Club-led CEOs Luncheon Meeting: The Business of Migration on Wednesday that the government�s approach to OFWs is �to some extent, exemplary" but should not be viewed as an economic solution.

�In the end, I think it�s not ...

MRS. OLIVIA JAVIER TO CHR: WE ARE RECEIVING THREATS

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:10:22 GMT

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

NEWS RELEASE

JUNE 4, 2008

MRS. OLIVIA JAVIER TO CHR: WE ARE RECEIVING THREATS

Father Roberto P. Reyes, also known as the `Running Priest� and Researcher- member of the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) , Hong Kong Chapter, today paid a visit to Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Leila M. De Lima.

While in the Office of the Chairperson, Father Reyes lighted a candle and proceeded to pray silently, together with the Chair and ...

A Speech delivered by Atty. Leila M. de Lima, Chairperson,

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:59:15 GMT

(A Speech delivered by Atty. Leila M. de Lima, Chairperson,

Commission on Human Rights, at the Forum on

Enforced Disappearances organized by the AFAD and

Ateneo Human Rights Center, held on 30 May 2008.)

A RENEWED URGENCY TO ADOPT THE UN DRAFT CONVENTION ON THE PROTECTION OF ALL PERSONS FROM ENFORCED OR INVOLUNTARY DISAPPEARANCES

To our partners in human rights advocacy, the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (�AFAD�) and the Ateneo Human Rights Center, ...

Bangladesh

KAKAMMPI — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:46:44 GMT

Press Conference and submission of Memorandum to the Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh

In response to the current ban imposing on Bangladeshi Migrant Workers by the government of Bahrain, a joint Press Conference followed by submission a Memorandum to the Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh is held on 2nd June 2008.

The conference is organized by six organizations working on migration in Bangladesh namely WARBE Development Foundation, ...

Saving Mother Earth, Saving Our Children

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:18:56 GMT

Cities are becoming crowded and polluted. The world is experiencing disasters left and right with massive casualties never before recorded. Climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era.

A study reveals that high deforestation rate is associated with high poverty incidence and that a 10 percent increase in population density alone will result to a 5 percent decrease in forest cover. Rapid population growth cannot be ignored as a crucial factor that exacerbates the demand on ...

Saving Mother Earth, Saving Our Children

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:18:54 GMT

Timor-Leste Minister of Health to tap Philippines

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:16:33 GMT

Manila, May 15-��- The Minister of Health of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Dr. Nelson Martins, MD, MHM, PhD, successfully concluded a short 3-day working visit to the Philippines from May 12 to 14 to explore possible bilateral cooperation between the two countries, specifically tapping Filipino health experts in human resource development for the health sector in Timor-Leste.

His Excellency Dr. Martins first met his counterpart, the Philippine Secretary of Health, ...

stop hiring Bangladeshi workers

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:13:49 GMT

Migrant Forum in Asia, a regional network of non-government organizations, associations, grassroots organizations and trade unions of migrant workers and advocates working on the promotion and protection of the rights and well-being of migrant workers and their families in Asia, denounces the Bahraini government�s decision to ban Bangladeshi migrant workers in the country, following the murder of a Bahraini national by a Bangladeshi migrant worker.

Bahrain Centre for Human Rights:

The ...

The PopDev Media Awards

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:08:40 GMT

 WHAT

Population and human development advocates will once again come together for the MEDIA LAUNCH OF THE 4TH POPDEV MEDIA AWARDS with the theme, �NAGKAKAISANG PAMAMAHAYAG PARA SA KINABUKASAN NG KABATAAN.�

 WHO

Mr. RAMON SAN PASCUAL, PLCPD Executive Director, will give a brief overview of the 4th PopDev Media Awards. Hon. Joseph Emile Juico (Councilor, Quezon City), and Mr. Joey Tam (United Nations Population Fund) will give their messages of support and encouragement ...

FP lets Make It Real

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:01:29 GMT

Dear fellow RHAN members,

Last May 28, UNFPA, Dr. Coroza and Likhaan had a meeting re: UNFPA FP

commodities assistance in Manila. Dr. Criselda 'Ada' M. Vergel de

Dios-Coroza, Chief Officer, Family Planning Services of the Manila

Health Department is now the one in charge of the FP Program in the

city.

Dr. Ada would like to meet the RHAN people, especially those with

organizations based in Manila or doing service provision and

community organizing work, to explore the possibility ...

MOVEMENT FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:59:25 GMT

TO ALL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

MAMAMAYANG TUTOL SA BITAY-

MOVEMENT FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Dear colleagues,

Greetings from the Philippine Human Rights Information Center!

The Mamamayang Tutol sa Bitay � Movement for Restorative Justice convened last March 5, 2008 to discuss the direction of the network and possible action plans. Several inputs and proposals from the partners and member organizations were discussed covering the continuing advocacy and action on Restorative ...

Saving Mother Earth, Saving Our Children

KAKAMMPI — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:51:56 GMT

Migration Working Group Appeal:

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:52:23 GMT

Protect Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Stateless Persons from Burma (Myanmar)

22 May 2008

Distinguished Members of Parliament,

Twenty days ago, on 2nd May 2008, Cyclone Nargis ravaged the land of Burma. An estimated 78,000 people are dead, while 56,000 remain missing. Around 2.5 million survivors are at threat of disease, exposure and starvation.

What continues to cause international outrage is not the extent of the destruction left by the cyclone, but the stubborn response of the ...

total abolition of RELA

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:50:55 GMT

While the Malaysian Bar, ALIRAN, SUARAM and others have been calling for the total abolition of RELA, the MWG, in their recent statements to MPs seem to have back-tracked --- now wanting only that RELA... "respect UNHCR documents and refrain from arresting holders of these documents". I do hope that this was a call until RELA is abolished -- and surely we cannot recognize this RELA as an "enforcement agency" -- it a voluntary corp...a group of "bounty hunters"

On ...

Families paid through the nose, and now pay dearly for it

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:48:42 GMT

AFTER having two maids with medical problems within two months, Jason thought he would be third-time lucky.

Instead, the help turned out to be a nuisance. Her unreasonable attitude and actions led him to suspect that she was mentally unstable.

"It was the last straw for me, especially so soon after having one maid who had hepatitis C and another who had a lung infection," said the 32-year-old businessman from Puchong, Kuala Lumpur

Jason's problems began when, in anticipation ...

Fomema silent on grouses

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:46:53 GMT

SO what does Fomema have to say about the complaints? A spokesman said it could only talk if it got the green light from the Health Ministry.

The following information taken from Fomema's website answers some questions from employers.

One reply is about inconsistent medical reports.

Fomema said doctors who were not on their panel for the foreign workers' health-screening programme may not have the criteria for certification for suitability for employment in this country.

It ...

MAID FOR TROUBLE

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:44:53 GMT

They are here to take care of our children and elderly parents, to cook and to clean. But some of these foreign domestic help may be doing us more harm than good, write P. SELVARANI and AUDREY VIJAINDREN.

YOU may think your maid's doing a great job caring for your children or aged parents.

But have you had a good look at her? Perhaps you should. In fact, it may be to your benefit to take her for a medical check-up.

This is because thousands of domestic maids are among the 42,000 ...

why is it being done to MIGRANT WORKERS?

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:42:55 GMT

Can a worker be compelled to undergo medical tests to prove that he/she does not HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Sexually related diseases, etc... before he/she be allowed to be employed? I do not think so -- and surely it is very very WRONG to do so..

So, why is it being done to MIGRANT WORKERS?

What diseases I do have or do not have, and definitely my medical records is PERSONAL and private - and nobody should have access to it - certainly not my employer.

The only thing that an employer ...

the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance!

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:36:36 GMT

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF THE DISAPPEARED

PUBLIC STATEMENT

Enforced Disappearance is Anti-Life�

No to Untold Sufferings�.

Sign and Ratify the UN Convention

for The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances joins all families of the disappeared persons around the world in the commemoration of the International Week of the Disappeared from May 26 to June 1. This week of the desaparecidos was first commemorated by the Latin American Federation of Associations of Relatives ...

MEDIA LAUNCH OF THE 4TH POPDEV MEDIA AWARDS

KAKAMMPI — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:20:31 GMT

WHAT

Population and human development advocates will once again come together for the MEDIA LAUNCH OF THE 4TH POPDEV MEDIA AWARDS with the theme, �NAGKAKAISANG PAMAMAHAYAG PARA SA KINABUKASAN NG KABATAAN.�

WHO

Mr. RAMON SAN PASCUAL, PLCPD Executive Director, will give a brief overview of the 4th PopDev Media Awards. Hon. Joseph Emile Juico (Councilor, Quezon City), and Mr. Joey Tam (United Nations Population Fund) will give their messages of support and encouragement to the members ...

�Never Give Up, Never Forget�

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:37:46 GMT

�Never Give Up, Never Forget�

May 23, 2008 / Quirino Grandstand

Time Activity Person/organization in charge

5:00 to 5:30 Assembly (Human Red Ribbon formation)

5:30 Opening program

National anthem

Doxology

Prayer

Acknowledgement of

Participants and sponsors

Welcome remarks

Opening remarks

Commissioner Elsie B. De Veyra

National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women ...

QC wants 100% birth registration by 2010

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:34:18 GMT

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Quezon City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr. has directed the city�s civil registry to conduct free birth registration until the end of the year and the next two years to ensure that all city residents are properly registered by 2010.

The mayor�s directive to Ramon Matabang, chief of the civil registry office, came after he learned that seven to eight percent of the city�s 2.2 million population reportedly remained unregistered with the Civil Registry or National ...

�RP good in reproduction, poor in production�

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:30:42 GMT

By Rudy Fernandez

Saturday, May 10, 2008

An economic adviser of President Arroyo has pointed to the country�s growing population as the main cause of the rice shortage.

Speaking at the 18th National Convention of the Philippine Association of Research Managers Inc. (PHILARM) at the Casablanca Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay Gov. Jose Salceda said the country�s demand for food has risen because there are more mouths to feed, but agricultural lands to cultivate are dwindling.

�The ...

ROSES & THORNS By Alejandro R. Roces

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:28:30 GMT

Philippines ranked first in child health care

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

The Annual State of the World�s Mothers Report issued last week by Save the Children, a global independent humanitarian organization based in the United States, ranked the Philippines on top of 55 countries for its efforts in reaching children under five years old with basic health care, which refers to babies and under-five children having prenatal care, skilled care at childbirth, immunization and treatment for common ...

ADB: RP worst in region in offering social protection

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:26:06 GMT

By Ted Torres

Thursday, May 15, 2008

The Philippines was ranked among the lowest in the Asia Pacific region in terms of offering its population social protection, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

The ADB study gave the Philippines a 0.21 percent rating against the regional average of 0.35 percent. The Philippines was bunched among the lowest 10 in a field of 33 countries covered by the study on a weighing scale between 0 to one percent.

ADB vice president Ursula Schafer-Preuss ...

Populasyon o popu�lason?

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:24:31 GMT

REPORT CARD Ni Atty. Ernest Maceda

Friday, May 16, 2008

KASAKLAP ng trahedya ng isang pamilyang Pinoy sa Canada. Sa pagmamadali ng magulang na sumakay sa eroplano, nalimutan ang kanilang 2 years old na anak sa Vancouver airport! Naku po! Bangungot ng lahat ng ama�t ina ang ganitong pangyayari. Mabuti�t natagpuan ng mabait na security guard ang gumagalang musmos sa may departure gate. Naihabilin naman sa isang Fil-Canadian na empleyado ng airline na nag-alaga rito hanggang mabalikan ito ...

Cheaper meds bill seen to benefit local pharmas

KAKAMMPI — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:23:32 GMT

By Rhia de Pablo

Saturday, May 17, 2008

It has been reported that the Philippines has the most expensive medicines in Asia which is next only to Japan; so by advocating the cheaper medicine bill, a Filipino-owned pharmaceutical company eyes more growth potential in their operations.

According to the Philippine International Trading Corp. (PITC), the cost of medicine here in the country is higher by 40 percent to 180 percent compared to other Asian neighbors. Citing an ASEAN survey, ...