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Building a cathedral of learning
Just months after Luis Calingo stepped into his new role as Woodbury University's president, he is reshaping the school's vision while leading a new campus-wide conversation. “We need to draft a new strategic plan for the university,” Calingo...
Tags: Philippines, Technology, Colleges and Universities, Civil Rights, Human Rights
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In a disputed reef, Philippines sees face of Chinese domination
MASINLOC, Philippines — The fishermen were sailing the azure waters off the Philippine coast when Richard Caneda saw the morning sunlight glinting off a vessel "bigger than the biggest ship in the Philippine navy." Caneda could see a red Chinese...
Tags: Boats, Seafood and Fishing Industry, U.S. Navy, Fishing, Philippines
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4 U.N. peacekeepers released by Syrian rebels
BEIRUT--Syrian rebels released four U.N. peacekeepers Sunday, five days after the Filipino troops were seized in the increasingly volatile buffer zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. A rebel group reportedly said the four...
Tags: Philippines, National Government, Israel, Rebellions, United Nations
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Limo fire: Victim planned Manila hilltop wedding, father says
A woman killed over the weekend in a Bay Area limousine fire was going to have a wedding on a hilltop in the Philippines, her family said. Neriza Fojas, 31, had already had a civil wedding ceremony in Las Vegas with her husband, Carlo Moya, but was...
Tags: Philippines, Medical Specialization, Health and Medical Professionals, Nursing
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Caridad honors volunteers for 20 years of service
At its annual volunteer recognition dinner the Caridad Center honored three dedicated volunteers for 20 years of service at the Boynton Beach health clinic, which provides medical and dental services to the uninsured, working poor in Palm Beach County....Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Human Interest, General Practitioners, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach
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Dela Rosa appointed new chief information officer at HCC
Dr. Christopher Dela Rosa has been appointed as chief information officer at Harford Community College. In this position, Dela Rosa will continue to provide leadership to staff and manage the day-to-day operations of Computing and Technology Services....Tags: Philippines, Technology, Engineering, Harford Community College, Colleges and Universities
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West DuPage police blotter: April 3
The following items were taken from Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Winfield and Warrenville police records. Wheaton •A tablet computer valued at $600 was taken from a car parked in the lot at 900 Roosevelt Road on March 22 sometime between...
Tags: Anglicanism, Prosecution, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Batavia
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Philippines: Manila Sofitel opens health and aesthetic institute
International travelers who want to put on a happier face may find just what they’re looking for at Manila’s Sofitel Philippine Plaza, which has opened Vietura, a health and aesthetic institute that's said to be the first facility of its...
Tags: Philippines, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, International Travel, Travel, Personal Service
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World War II fallen soldier's daughter finds peace at his grave
Sally Getchell's father died in World War II when she was 21/2 years old. He was buried in the Philippines. She has no memory of him, although her mother told her lots of stories about him. The connection got a shot of adrenaline a few years ago when one...Tags: Human Interest, Philippines, Travel, Allentown, World War II (1939-1945)
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Foltz honored for international development work
MANILA, Philippines -- Joseph Foltz of Petoskey, deputy chief for the Office of Environment, Energy and Climate Change at the U.S. Agency for International Development in the Philippines, was recently honored for his outstanding work in the...
Tags: Philippines, Human Interest, Weather, Global Change, Rwanda
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The Week in Pictures | March 4 – 10, 2013
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Pictures in the News | March 8, 2013
FrameworkFriday's Pictures in the News begins in India, where the All India Peace and Solidarity Organization members launch sky lanterns during International Women's Day in Hyderabad. The celebration wasn't so peaceful over in the Philippines, where protesters...
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