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| Filipino-American Matthew Libatique is Cinematographer for Iron Man Movie |
| 2008-05-08 21:20:00 |
Have you ever seen a movie's special effects and thought... "that looks totally fake"? The new blockbuster Iron Man movie is just the opposite.Filipino-American Matthew Libatique is one bad ass Pinoy to thank. Everyone I talk to says, "Iron Man is hella tight man...you have to see it"! Little do they know, it's a Pinoy behind the scenes making their jaws drop with his cinematography skills.Yes there's more people involved, but I just wanted to acknowledge the accomplishments of Libatique. Filipi...
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| Rags2Riches; From Poverty to Progress |
| 2008-05-08 20:32:00 |
From poverty to progress, from handicraft to design, from rags to riches.Rags2Riches is an enterprise creating social statement in style. A company of talent, passion, and commitment. A community of skill, dedication, and hope. A stylish product line that pleases the eye and touches the heart Rags2Riches. Elegance with a conscience.Payatas—one of the most depressed areas in the country—is known more as a garbage dumpsite than anything else. But beneath the mounds of trash and dirt lies a tru...
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| Aliwan Festival 2008 Snapshots |
| 2008-05-04 21:39:00 |
This photos was taken by members of DPP (Digital Photography Philippines)Photos by http://bachoy7.multiply.com/http://bachoy7.multiply.com/photos/album/27/Despite_the_Odds......Photos by http://ohsieaustria.multiply.com/http://digitalpinoy.multiply.com/photos/album/5424/Aliwan_Festival_2008_Preparation?replies_read=1#http://ohsieaustria.multiply.com/photos/album/246/5.03.08_Aliwan_Festival_2008_#...
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| Erik Spoelstra: Fil-Am Head Coach of Maimi Heat |
| 2008-05-01 19:52:00 |
Erik Celino Spoelstra (born November 1, 1970 in Evanston, Illinois) is the head coach of the NBA's Miami Heat. From 2001 to 2008, he served as Assistant Coach/Director of Scouting for the team.Spoelstra is a "Dutch-Irish-Filipino" who grew up in Portland, Oregon, where he graduated from Jesuit High School in 1988, and from the University of Portland, in 1992. At Jesuit High School, Spoelstra is third all-time in assists (488), tied for third in three-pointers made (156) and sixth in both three-p...
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| Manny Pacquiao on Kadaugan sa Mactan 2008 |
| 2008-04-27 20:00:00 |
The Battle of Mactan, during which the explorer Ferdinand Magellan was slain by the forces of the local chieftain Lapu-lapu, is reenacted annually at its site on the beach of Barangay Mactan. Decorated bancas (canoes), representing Magellan’s three ships, lead a fluvial procession to the beach. The planting of the Cross of Magellan and the baptism of the natives is followed by the battle, which culminates in Lapulapu’s victory. Kadaugan sa Mactan (literally, “Victory at Mactan”) used to...
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| Survivor Philippines on GMA 7 |
| 2008-04-27 05:41:00 |
Survivor Philippines: Pautakan! Pagalingan! Patatagan!Survivor, launching on GMA 7 this August, is the latest reality TV franchise to hit Philippines screens, after Pinoy Idol.Sixteen castaways are stranded on a remote island and must battle it out for approximately 40 days to win the biggest, grandest prize ever on Philippine TV (according to GMA).Who will be the first pinoy survivor?[Check the Latest Episode Videos, Images, Updates and News of the Survivor Philippines, GMA-7's reality TV.]...
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| 2008 Palarong Pambansa Updates |
| 2008-04-21 19:23:00 |
2008 PALARONG PAMBANSA PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES11 April - Start of Screening of Athletes - Billeting Centers of the Regional Delegations16 April - Arrival & Registration of Members of the Technical Management & Administration Puerto Princesa City Colisuem17-18 April - Refresher Course for Officiating Officials - Puerto Princesa City Coliseum16-20 April - Search for Mr. & Miss Palaro 2008 - Puerto Princesa City Coliseum19 April - Solidarity Meeting - Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. Sports Compl...
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| 2008 Palarong Pambansa in Palawan |
| 2008-04-21 19:16:00 |
by Cebu Daily NewsPuerto Princesa City, Philippines — Close to 20,000 athletes and sports officials turned up on Sunday at the sprawling 16-hectare Ramon V. Mitra Jr. Sports complex to participate in the formal opening of this year’s Palarong Pambansa. Around 10,000 athletes from 17 regions throughout the country paraded on the sports oval in ceremonies that lasted until early evening amidst an extravagant display of fireworks and dance organized by the host city of Puerto Princesa. Educatio...
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| Charisse Pempengco on Ophra |
| 2008-04-15 19:38:00 |
This coming May 08, 2008, the 15-year old Filipina singer Charisse Pempengco will be Oprah Winfrey’s guest in her show “Oprah”. Charisse Pempengco already guested in The Ellen Degeneres show and her guesting in Oprah is another recognition of Filipino talents. Charisse Pempengco also sang the Philippine National Anthem during the Pacquiao-Marquez 2: Unfinished Business fight held in Las Vegas in March this year. Charisse Pempengco on Oprah is another testimony that Filipinos are world-cla...
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| Wesley So, Youngest Pinoy Grandmaster |
| 2008-04-13 20:22:00 |
Chess prodigy Wesley So was born on October 9, 1993. He became the 7th youngest Grandmaster in the history of Chess. He achieved the Grandmaster title at age 14 years, 1 month and 28 days during the 3rd Pichay Cup International Open in Parañaque City, Philippines on December 8, 2007. So got his first GM norm in the Offene Internationale Bayerische Schaha Meisterschaft in Bad Wiessee, Germany and his second Grandmaster norm in the 2007 World Juniors Under-20 Chess Championship in Yerevan, Armeni...
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| Green Architecture Trends of Hotels |
| 2008-04-13 20:08:00 |
By Amado de JesusMANILA, Philippines—More and more Filipinos are now becoming tourists in their own country as they learn to appreciate and explore the Philippines’ mountains, seashores and other natural wonders. Many of these scenic areas, which were once undiscovered, are now developed and made accessible by developers who are enjoying very good business returns. This is partly what accounts for the increase in local tourism which is now a billion-peso industry. In the process, visitors...
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| 2008 Aliwan Festival Top Regional Entries |
| 2008-04-09 20:49:00 |
Just as easily as they party, Filipinos find an excuse to dance – for leisure or entertainment... as a manifestation of worship... or as a social valve for relationships. For this year's Aliwan Fiesta – the annual cultural extravaganza organized by Manila Broadcasting Company and the Cultural Center of the Philippines in cooperation with the cities of Manila and Pasay – dance in its myriad forms once more takes centerstage, as interpreted in the festival context by contingents from various...
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| Black Eyed Peas’ apl.d.ap to Promote Philippine Tourism |
| 2008-04-09 20:40:00 |
Hip hop artist apl.d.ap (a.k.a. Allan Pineda) of the Black Eyed Peas recently met with Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism, to discuss possible joint efforts to promote the Philippines to global Filipinos and foreign tourists.Talks are in place to make apl.d.ap a Philippine tourism promoter. The DOT and the marketing arm of the Black Eyed Peas are further collaborating on other activities to encourage the young travel population to visit the islands through music.read more......
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| Ang Sarap Dito - Project 1 |
| 2008-04-02 22:42:00 |
Buti na lang at sa wakas, lalantad na rin ang Project 1 at sasabihin na sa publiko ang tunay na nais nilang iparating. FYI sa lahat, ang mga miyembro ng Project 1 ay totoong galing sa mga natsismis na iba’t ibang mga banda. Pero hindi naman kailangang maglupasay ang kanilang mga fans. Ayon kay Raimund Marasigan, lead vocalist ng bandang Sandwich at isa sa mga miyembro ng Project 1, hindi naman talaga nila iiwan ang kani-kanilang mga banda. Binuo muna ang bagong grupo dahil sila ay mga artists ...
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| Marikina goes Online for Better Transparency |
| 2008-03-30 19:59:00 |
by Kristine L. AlaveMANILA, Philippines—The Marikina City government wants its City Hall to become a “lean but mean” crew. There will come a time when residents who want to transact at city hall can do so without leaving their houses.With just one click of the mouse, they can apply for marriage certificates, file their taxes and submit complaints, all from the comfort of their office or living room.The city government took a step toward this dream when it launched last week the Virtual O...
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| AMA College East Rizal wins networking skills tilt |
| 2008-03-27 19:14:00 |
By Erwin OlivaTAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines—(UPDATE) Information technology students from AMA Computer College East Rizal won this year's Cisco skills competition that pitted top student teams in a challenge that tested their knowledge in basic networking.It was the first time that the school participated in the annual Cisco Skills Competition, where six teams from different universities in the country qualified as finalists.The winners are Rusette Cu, Levi Edrian Santos, Vincent Floyd Rosacay ...
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| Good Morning America raves Papaya as the new Macarena |
| 2008-03-26 19:23:00 |
By Edgar O. Cruz It might be a tad late but “Good Morning America” on ABC named the “Papaya” dance as the new international dance craze after “The Chicken Dance” and “Macarena.” Hosts Diance Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Chris Cuomo and Sam Champion tried the simple steps in the March 21 edition (US Standard Time).The recognition is clearly belated as the craze peaked here last year. Edu Manzano even got the well-loved US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney to ...
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| Filipina Wins Science Award for ‘Black Holes’ |
| 2008-03-25 20:11:00 |
by Jocelyn UyMANILA, Philippines -- Rather than be preoccupied with the flurry on Earth, 24-year-old Reinabelle Reyes has fostered a fascination for the bustle of outer space.She has feasted her eyes on the splendid Milky Way in the midnight sky of Chile, probed the Great Beyond from her Ivy League school, and unveiled some secrets of the heavens.It all began with a telescope her father gave her when she was 10."We set it up in our terrace and we got to see the craters of the moon. I guess from ...
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| 1 in 2 Filipinos Disapprove of their President, Survey Shows |
| 2008-03-25 04:10:00 |
MANILA, Philippines: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's approval ratings have dropped amid a corruption scandal that sparked calls for her resignation, with about one in two Filipinos critical of her performance, according to a survey released Monday. Pulse Asia, an independent pollster, said 51 percent of 1,200 respondents disapproved of Arroyo's performance in the Feb. 21-March 8 survey, compared with 39 percent in October. Arroyo's approval ratings plunged to 23 percent from 30 percent in Oc...
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| Philippine School, Regional Center Cited in UNESCO Awards |
| 2008-03-23 19:51:00 |
By Erwin Oliva MANILA, Philippines--A school in Davao del Norte that used one computer to train many students and a regional center that developed an interactive training module for school administrators were among the Philippine entries that were cited in recent United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) awards. Julito Aligaen of the Asuncion National High School won in the "Education Planner and Administrator" category in the UNESCO ICT in Education Innovative ...
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| Pacquiao vs Marquez 2 |
| 2008-03-17 02:27:00 |
By Francis OchoaMANILA, Philippines -- Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is the WBC super featherweight champion of the world. The Filipino stole the world title from Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez, leaning on a third round knockdown and a late charge in the match to win by split decision. Dwayne Ford had it 115-112 while Tom Miller scored it 114-113 both for Pacquiao. Jerry Roth had it 115-112 for Juan Manuel Marquez. The difference in a bout when both men were bloodied but traded hard punches...
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| My Short Essay about the Philippines |
| 2008-03-14 03:17:00 |
Jaeyoun Kim (Korean nationalist) Filipinos always complain about the corruption in thePhilippines. Do you really think the corruption is theproblem of the Philippines? I do not think so. Istrongly believe that the problem is the lack of lovefor the Philippines.Let me first talk about my country, Korea. It mighthelp you understand my point. After the Korean War,South Korea was one of the poorest countries in theworld. Koreans had to start from scratch becauseentire country was destroyed complete...
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| Michael Chavez, a Filipino Member of Mandy Moore's Band |
| 2008-03-13 23:45:00 |
By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZAAmazing Filipinos succeed all over the world, especially in the music industry. Michael Chaves is yet another testament to the truth of this. Chaves is a band member of American pop singer and actress Mandy Moore, who popularized the songs "Cry", "Only Hope", and "I Wanna Be With You". Chaves is the lead guitarist of Moore's band. He started his career in 1996 with Duncan Sheik, who popularized the songs "Barely Breathing and "Wishful Thinking." He then worked for a couple o...
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| Top 10 Criminology Board Takers |
| 2008-03-13 21:54:00 |
MANILA, Philippines -- Below are the top 10 test-takers of the Criminologist Licensure Examination: 1. Marlon Lagadan Caltino -- University of the Cordilleras (Baguio College Foundation) -- 89.35% 2. Rhem Rick Navarro Corpuz -- University of Baguio -- 87.85% 3. Jesson George Rafael Domogen -- University of the Cordilleras (Baguio College Foundation) -- 87.70% 4. Gilbert de Jesus Castro -- Philippine College of Criminology -- 87.60% 5. Clodenel Solito Saguid -- Philippine College of Criminology -...
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| Why I Will Not Support Calls for Resignation |
| 2008-03-13 20:35:00 |
By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino, Dean, Graduate School of Law, San Beda College (Mendiola) I AM not an apologist for President Arroyo. I have received no favors from her. I believe that she is a competent president and I also believe in the Rule of Law, no matter that the law may, in several respects, be infirm. And by the precepts of the Rule of Law to which I adhere, pressuring the President into resigning by swaying public opinion away from her and alienating the allegiance of the military...
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| Pacquiao vs Marquez 2: End 4-year Wait |
| 2008-03-12 20:41:00 |
By Eddie G. AlineaON May 8, 2004, then world featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Filipino challenger Manny Pacquiao fought in a bloody 12-round match to decide who will be crowned the undisputed 126-pound pound kingpin in the universe. On Saturday (Sunday in Manila), the two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world will have to do it again what is a more brutal and hellacious due...
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| Binibining Pilipinas 2008 Winners Photos |
| 2008-03-09 19:36:00 |
Jennifer BarrientosBinibining Pilipinas-Universe 2008Patricia FernandezBinibining Pilipinas-International 2008Janina San MiguelBinibining Pilipinas-World 2008more info @ http://www.bbpilipinas.com/...
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| What is ZTE-NBN Project |
| 2008-03-06 19:47:00 |
The national government will establish a $329-million Internet broadband project to connect every segment of government in the entire Philippine archipelago to each other, thus reducing the cost of communication and reducing the need for travel. The National Broadband Network (NBN) Project aims to create seamless connectivity among all national and local government agencies down to the barangay offi...
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| Sulat Ni Nanay At Tatay |
| 2008-03-06 19:11:00 |
Sa aking Anak,Sa aking pagtanda, unawain mo sana ako at pagpasensiyahan.Kapag dala ng kalabuan ng mata ay nakabasag ako ng pinggan o nakatapon ng sabaw sa hapag kainan, huwag mo sana akong kagagalitan. Maramdamin ang isang matanda. Nagse-self-pity ako sa tuwing sinisigawan mo ako.Kapag mahina na ang tenga ko at hindi ko maintindihan ang sinasabi mo, huwag mo naman sana akong sabihan ng "binge!" paki-ulit nalang ang sinabi mo o pakisulat nalang. Pasensya ka na, anak. Matanda na talaga ako.Kapag m...
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| Pacquiao vs Marquez 2 : The Unfinished Business |
| 2008-03-05 02:53:00 |
by Matthew HurleyJuan Manuel Marquez, 48-3-1 with 35 KOs has already begun preparations for his long anticipated rematch on March 15th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas with Manny Pacquiao, 45-3-2 with 35 KOs. The two fighters first met back in 2004 when then WBA and IBF featherweight champion Marquez eked out a draw against the Filipino icon after hitting the canvas three times in the first round. That disastrous frame however would prove to be Marquez’s ‘Red Badge of Coura...
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| Vote Tubbataha & Chocolate Hills in Wonders' Search |
| 2008-03-04 20:21:00 |
We are urging all Filipinos around the world to vote for the Tubbataha Reef of Palawan and Chocolate Hills of Bohol in the ongoing worldwide search for the "New Seven Wonders of Nature." In the latest global online poll, Tubbataha Reef's position has fallen four spots down in the last three weeks. From 28th slipped to 32nd place as of Monday. While Chocolate Hills improved its position from 78th to 66th place. Both natural wonders are competing among 77 official can...
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| Filipina on Americal Idol 7, Ramiele Malubay |
| 2008-03-03 21:01:00 |
After Jasmin Trias and Camile Velasco, another Filipino made it as one of the 24 finalist of American Idol. The very pretty 20 year old Ramiele Macrowon-Malubay, a native of Miramar, Florida, who once said …If Jasmin can do it, I can do it!Ramiel Malubay | Pinay - Filipina American Idol Finalist… freaked out after knowing she is included in the final 24. Ramiel established her attachment with music early at the age 12 when she sang in her cousin’s birthday. The very talented Filipina can a...
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| First Filipina To Run Across US |
| 2008-03-03 19:22:00 |
By Martha MedinaMANILA, Philippines—As a first impression, one would never expect that this seemingly delicate and handsomely tanned woman is actually a mean and determined machine built to run grueling long distances. So tough is Joy Rojas and unheeding of severe runs that in 2005, she went on leave from a desk job in publishing, got a one-way ticket to Davao City courtesy of Cebu Pacific, and resolved to traverse the Philippines—by foot. Calling her project and historic run “Hakbang Pa...
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| Live! In Manila |
| 2008-03-03 19:12:00 |
by JEFFREY O. VALISNOThe families of overseas Filipino workers and local exporters have all been severely affected by the continued appreciation of the peso against the dollar, with prevailing exchange rates reaching P40 to the greenback, from a high of P56 to the US currency two years ago.But local concert producers are singing their way to the bank, as the weak dollar enables them to bring in big-ticket foreign acts that are ...
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| Letter To All Filipinos |
| 2008-03-02 23:06:00 |
by Gemma DimaculangansTo all Filipinos Everywhere:I used to think that corruption and criminality in the Philippines were caused by poverty. But recent events tell me this isn't true. It is one thing to see people turn into drug addicts, prostitutes, thieves and murderers because of hunger and poverty, but what excuse do these rich, educated people have that could possibly explain their bizarre behavior? And to think I was always so relieved when petty snatchers got caught and locked away in jai...
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| Final Piece of a Puzzle |
| 2008-02-18 19:16:00 |
by Krisanne AlcantaraThe great Filipino Diaspora has resulted in countless Filipinos settling down all over the world, in countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia. These Filipinos are admired for uprooting completely and attaining the coveted Western dream, all-inclusive of the dollar-earning corporate job, Mercedes-Benz, shiny Gap-clothed offspring and glittering palatial homes in the suburbs.But let me tell you, all that glitters is not gold.I know, because I am one of those F...
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| RP animators producing more original content |
| 2008-02-17 19:24:00 |
by Erwin OlivaMANILA, Philippines -- Animation houses in the country are now producing more original content, an official of the Animation Council of the Philippines Inc., (ACPI), said. Last year, ACPI president Grace Dimaranan said in a statement that the local animation industry has seen more activities leading to the production of original content. ACPI is currently the biggest organization that represents animation firms in the country. The group held its first animation festival and conte...
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| Demand for more outsourcing talent outside Manila growing |
| 2008-02-14 19:22:00 |
by Erwin OlivaMANILA, Philippines -- The road to one million outsourcing jobs in 2010 is not as easy as government and the private sector would have thought. In an interview, Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) chairman Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III said the outsourcing industry demand is expected to grow by 50 percent year-on-year for the next three years. With that demand, government led by the CICT and the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Operations Group, i...
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| Best Beaches 2007 |
| 2008-02-04 19:50:00 |
Calling All BeachcombersThere's nothing like warm, clear-blue waters and white sandy beaches to lift the spirits and get us dreaming of our next vacation get-away. Here you'll find the top-rated beach destinations by Yahoo! users last year - in case you're looking for some ideas this year.Most Popular Beaches of 2007 1. Boracay Island, Philippines 2. Nassau, The Bahamas 3. Cebu, Philippines 4. Phan Thiet, Vietnam 5. Montego Bay, Jamaica 6. Phuket, Thailand 7. Cozumel, Mexico 8. San Diego...
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| Photo from Philippines Honored in 5th Annual Photoshare Photo Contest |
| 2008-01-29 18:11:00 |
ALTIMORE - A striking black and white image of a Filipino farmer set against a background of rice fields won 1st Place/Best of Show at the 5th Annual Photoshare Photo Contest. Sam De Leon submitted the winning photo in the competition sponsored by The INFO Project at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (CCP). The INFO Project is a reproductive health knowledge-sharing resource supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). INFO'...
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