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OFW kin tend to just sit back and wait, says poll
by Ronnel Domingo

MANILA, Philippines--FAMILIES of Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) tend to just sit back and wait for remittances, apparently content with that kind of life, according to results of a survey conducted by Nielsen Media Research (NMR) Philippines.

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Pimentel joins world solons in raising concerns on Myanmar

GENEVA -- Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr. joined world parliamentarians Wednesday in expressing concern about 26 members of parliament detained in Myanmar, half of whom were seized during the military junta's recent crackdown on protesters.

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Teleserv opens 24-hour passport hotline
by Lawrence Casiraya

MANILA, Philippines -- Pilipinas Teleserv has announced a 24-hour passport assistance service anticipating a surge in people renewing their passports.

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Lapus elected as UNESCO General Conference vice president
by Alexander Villafania

MANILA, Philippines -- Education Secretary Jesli Lapus has been elected vice president for the upcoming 34th United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference.

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(UPDATE 2) Kidnapped OFW in Nigeria freed--DFA
by Tarra Quismundo

MANILA, Philippines -- A Filipino and his Colombian co-worker were released in Nigeria after 12 days in captivity, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.

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NEWS		BUSINESS
House majority to decide on Arroyo impeach rap--De Venecia War on ‘jueteng’ in Pampanga starts		Peso hits new 7-year high of 44.15 to $1 PAL receivership exit a first in SEC history Call center plans to raise P4B from stock offering
SHOWBIZ AND STYLE		OPINION
Hot band disbands Well worth the long wait Heart-y parties		Readers on Mixed Media 'Amazing' display at UN One-sided move
TECHNOLOGY		GLOBAL NATION
Study says few OFWs use Internet to call home UP students shine in first Philippine Yahoo! Hack Day Most affluent Filipinos use the Web, study shows		(UPDATE 2) Kidnapped OFW in Nigeria freed--DFA OFW kin tend to just sit back and wait, says poll Lapus elected as UNESCO General Conference vice president