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Monday, May 05, 2008 (Philippines)

Owwa loses P70 million in pre-departure loans

THE Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa) incurred an estimated P70 million losses in pre-departure loans extended to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
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	Local News
Aeronautics board to provide more Middle East flights THE Civil Aeronautics Boards (CAB) has assured local recruitment companies of providing additional flights in the next two months to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) bound for the Middle East as it addresses the current shortage in airline seats. [full story]
Rice institute wants 2nd Green Revolution THE International Rice Research Institute (Irri) has called for a second Green Revolution and the implementation of a nine-point program of short and long-term interventions to deal with the rice crisis and prevent future crises from happening. [full story]
Calayan couple denies allegations over cosmetic surgery COSMETIC surgeons Manny and Pie Calayan on Sunday dismissed as mere hearsay the allegations of a former patient who has filed a P26-million lawsuit against them over a penile enlargement operation. [full story]

	Lifestyle
Actor stunned with Marian Rivera's sexiness
Miley Cyrus 3-D film 'Best of Both Worlds Concert' hits RP
Heart discloses break-up with Jericho

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