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Bacoor, Cavite City

Property is for sale

Type of Property - Residential Townhouse

Rosewood Village, Niog, Bacoor, Cavite

P2,000,000.00 - Pricing is For Whole Property

Property is in a gated sub-division with 24 hour security

Property/lot area in square meters - 115 square meters

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Canada's population increased by an estimated 129,300 (1.5% quarter over quarter at annual rates) in the third quarter of 2010, thanks to a net inflow of international immigrants (+84,200).

After a dip in the second quarter of 2009, and with the recovery of the economy, Canada's rate of population growth has steadily accelerated since the third quarter of...

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Tier 4 student visa cuts will damage UK Universities, Ministers warned...last chance to take part in student visa consultation 

As the Government's Student Immigration System consultation period draws to a close on Monday, more education leaders are warning that universities cannot afford to lose the fees of non-EU overseas students, the Guardian reports this week.

Government Ministers are putting...

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The Senate blue ribbon committee should extend its current investigation to all former chiefs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to determine if the "pabaon" practice has been going on for a long time, Senator Chiz Escudero said today.

This after a retired lieutenant revealed in yesterday's Senate hearing that former AFP chief of staff Angelo Reyes received...

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He plans to make a mark and bridge the gap on the UK music scene as a FIlipino Hip-Hop and R'n'B artist/rapper.

Since...

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THEM art exhibition at the Ayala Museum

A man halts himself to ask two artists on the street. To the sketch artist he asks, "Why is your world Black, White and Gray?" The sketch artist answered, "Because this is how I see the world." The man turned to the oil painter beside the sketch artist. He asks, "Why is...

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The recent Tier 4 Student Visa immigration policies instituted by the British government were primarily designed to streamline the entry clearance process for foreign nationals wishing to study in the United Kingdom. 

In March 2009 the UK Border Agency implemented the Tier 4 points based system for student visa applicants. In the year that followed record numbers of international students obtained visas to study...

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New York, NY-The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will honor A.B. Cruz III, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., and Lillian Kimura, civil rights advocate and former president of the Japanese American Citizens League, with the 2011 Justice in Action Awards at its Annual Lunar New Year Gala on Tuesday, February...

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KR Travel & Tours is a full tour operator company that specializes in Cebu Day Tours including Bohol Tour Activities.

Island Adventures and Hotel Booking Services with professional service and consultation.

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Volkswagen

2000 model

Diesel

Price PhP 385,000.00

Vehicle Is Located At Cebu

5081

Volkswagen Van: RUSH Sale Volkswagen Caravelle 12 passenger van diesel.

Used for Tourist Transportation.

All German Leather Interior including seats.

Regular Detailing and Brand New VW Parts. Orig Engine. NOT Surplus. Turbo Aircondition.

Price: Php385,000.00 RFS: No Parking Space.

Interested Buyer, Please call: Office: +63 32...

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Driver required for Cotabato City

Company Name ACF

ACF is a non government organization (NGO)

Email or phone for requirements and other details

Email:

Phone Number 390 3776

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New York, NY-The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will honor A.B. Cruz III, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., and Lillian Kimura, civil rights advocate and former president of the Japanese American Citizens League, with the 2011 Justice in Action Awards at its Annual Lunar New Year Gala on Tuesday, February...

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Dublin's Filipino diary is a compilation of news articles on immigration and associated issues from an Irish-Filipino perspective.

Looking at Irish, UK and European immigration matters. although primarily aimed towards the Philippine population in Europe, the news matters are of interest to all on migration subjects and law changes.

Compiled by John Ferris who is the Philippine Honorary Consul in...

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China's threats to the rest of the world

Chinese espionage and French trade secrets case just continue to raise the world's suspicion that China is stepping up its global attack to gain military and commercial secrets 

By Sean Noonan 

Paris prosecutor Jean-Claude Marin on Jan. 14 began an inquiry into allegations of commercial espionage carried out against French carmaker Renault. The allegations first...

Tags: chinas espionage threats to the rest of the world

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Rural poverty in the Philippines is a major cause of migration.

Families living on or below subsistence level see the idea of a member going abroad to earn a high salary as a way of the whole unit to escape from the grinding effects of poor agricultural living conditions.

The following study gives the statistics and background.

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A new major study has shown that the majority of OFW's are actually from rural and agricultural areas of the Philippines.

This contradicts earlier positions that it was mainly from urban sources that came the major migration shift.

It is also these same migrants who are sustaining the rural economy from their remittances and investments.

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Institute for Migration and Development Issues (IMDI)

                        Money from overseas saves PHL's  agri sector, rural areas from slump

WHAT have been filling the needs of whatever yields remain for agriculture-dependent rural Philippines come from the sea.

As agriculture officials just announced the lowest growth rate for the entire agriculture sector in nine years at 0.12 percent, remittances...

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UnionBank are pulling out all the stops in their latest auction.

As can be seen from the info here, it is not only investors they are looking for, but their referral programs are given prominence allowing commissions to be earned.

UnionBank have in the recent past been very aggressive in their marketing techniques, seemingly getting an edge on their competitors...

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Capital Services have got some properties for sale on Boracay. These are really aimed at serious high-end investors, as can be seen this is reflected in the prices.

However, anyone can find out more details if they are interested by contacting them, the details are reproduced below:

Capital Servicing Advisors Philippines, Inc

Tel: (nbsp; Fax: (

Unit E-1...

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Communication is the cornerstone of peace building, and as today's rapidly evolving technology provides better and faster ways to communicate with every corner of the globe, it comes as no surprise that non-governmental organisation PeaceTech is using information communication technology (ICT) to build understanding and respect between young people throughout the Philippines.

PeaceTech conducted yesterday [18 January] a videoconference between...

Tags: british_embassy_manila, building, classroom, filipino, goes, high-tech, peace

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Quezon City, 19 January 2011. Greenpeace today commended President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III's initiative to introduce a nationwide log ban and called upon him to be resolute and demonstrate that the Executive Order to implement such a ban ensures a tangible improvement in forest governance and law enforcement.

"Together with the logging ban, it is important that the Executive...

Tags: enviroment, forest communities, greenpeace, logging ban, philippines

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Plans to abolish the Tier 1 post study work visa, which will directly hit universities and providers of degree level studies, are causing alarm bells to ring in chancellors offices all over the UK.

With just two weeks left to take part in the Student Immigration System public consultation, which will help shape the future of international student visa...

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By Marivir R. Montebon

Managing Editor

Migrant Heritage Chronicle

UN Headquarters, New York --  Co Executive Director and Official Spokesperson of the DC-based Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), Arnedo S. Valera,  has recently been appointed UN Representative for Migration and Human Rights by the Foundation for the Support of the United Nations (FSUN) in New York.  With this new development, Valera...

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Professional Champion Michael Mananquil and Upcoming Las Vegas Amateur Jason Andrada Scheduled as Main Bouts on February 12, 2011  

January 17, 2011, Las Vegas, NV - Guilty Boxing in association with Lion Fight Promotions, has announced its first Full Muay Thai Rules event to take place at the Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, Nevada on February 12,...

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Claims of being a UK Barrister & Solicitor shown to be false

(Updated 19 Jan 2011)

British/Indian "visa/lawyer" Benjamin Gregory's passport photo

A supposed visa expert who attempts to portray himself both as a barrister and solicitor in Britain has been exposed as a fraud.

The man calling himself Benjamin Gregory (his photo appears above) offers his services for getting...

Tags: benjamin_gregory, british, fake_immigration_lawyer, fraudster, visa

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The long running saga of the money remittance scandal of Orpington-based remitters AJ Global has gone one stage further in Manila.

Only two of the five people accused have appeared in court to answer the charges, Josephine Alayon and Edwin Ong, and have been granted bail, and the next two court appearances at Makati Regional Trial Court are slated...

Tags: aj_global, arrests, far_east_express, money, philippines, remittances, warrants

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BBC's Radio 4 has presented a program on Imelda Marcos as some revisionists are trying to represent her as an inspiration to the arts.

During her time as First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos was an enthusiastic patroness of the arts. She has now become an object of inspiration to musicians and artists across the globe, with Imelda-inspired works including an...

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Face the Facts program on UK care homes, Increased crackdown by UKBA, London Mayor in new attack on Immigration Cap, People trafficker could be freed shortly, UK courts overwhelmed by European extradition requests, UKBA raids result in arrests for operating brothels in Eastbourne

BBC's ‘Face the Facts' programme investigates abuse of Care Workers

Tens of thousands of foreign migrants...

Tags: immigration_news, matters, uk_immigration, ukba

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Properties in a development in Tagaytay are being offered by Captal Services.

This is a low-density cluster development giving a village atmosphere. One to three bedroom properties are available.

Prices start at P2.7-M, with full details available by emailing:

or phoning: (

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BBC’s ‘Face the Facts’ program aired an expose on the abuse and exploitation of care workers in the UK. A Filipina and Romanian girl were interviewed, both giving harrowing accounts of their treatment here by rogue employers and agencies. 

"Face the Facts" is the sister program of "You & Yours", which has also covered exposes on care workers and NVQ training...

Tags: bbc, care_home_abuse, face_the_facts, filipina, filipino, john_waite, romanian, uk_care_workers

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It's a New Year and the first of the declared auctions of foreclosed properties has been announced.

This is by the UnionBank and is being held on the 22nd January which is a Saturday in their offices in Pasig at 9 am. The properties are in Metro Manila and Central Luzon.

The basic requirements are P20,000 show money per property to...

Tags: auction, foreclosed, metro_manila, philippines, property, unionbank

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Kidapawan based journalist Malu Manar was the subject of a BBC profile on the dangers of reporting in Mindanao 

Maguindanao in Mindanao was not one of the world's most famous places. Until 14 months ago, most people outside the Philippines had probably never heard of the island of Mindanao, let alone the province of Maguindanao.

Then over a period of about three days,...

Tags: journalist, kidapawan, malu_cadelina_manar, ndbc

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St Thomas Hospital on the River Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament, was subject to a joint Police/UKBA raid

UPDATED 11.00 GMT FRIDAY

"Documents factory" uncovered after illegal immigrants raid at major London hospital - 15 appear in court

A raid at a flagship London hospital has uncovered a sophisticated ring dealing in forged documents enabling illegal immigrants to be...

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UK Immigration Drop Unlikely in 2011 

The Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr), a leading think tank, predicts that there will not be a dramatic drop in immigration to the UK in 2010, and net migration for 2011 would be unlikely to fall much below 200,000 - the same annual level it has been at for much of...

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UK to stop accepting Tier 1 visa applications

The UK Border Agency will stop accepting Tier 1 (General) applications made overseas from 00:01 on 23 December 2010, it was announced this week by UK Immigration Minister Damian Green following the Judicial Review court judgment brought by the JCWI and ECCA.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) the changes were necessary...

Tags: 28_dec_2010, immigration, news, tier_1_visas, uk, uk_border_agency

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