filipina journalist online: August 2014

Commemorating International Day Against Nuclear Test on August 29

The whole world will observe the fifth annual International Day against Nuclear Tests will be on Friday, 29 August 2014.

The day highlights the efforts of the United Nations and a growing community of advocates, including Member States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, youth networks and media in informing and educating on the importance of a ban on nuclear weapons testing for the achievement of a safer and more secure world.

The day, August 29, was chosen by the General Assembly as the annual commemoration date against nuclear tests because it marks the day in 1991 when Semipalatinsk, in Kazakhstan, one of the largest test sites in the world, was closed permanently.

The International Day against Nuclear Tests, established by General Assembly resolution 64/35, was first observed in 2010, to promote the idea that “every effort should be made to end nuclear tests in order to avert devastating and harmful effects on the lives of people… and, that the end of nuclear tests is one of the key means of achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.” opt

Army Brigade continues to be a glimmer of hope

Thank You Army's 802nd Brigade for Continuing to be a GLIMMER OF HOPE !

Eight (8) Yolanda affected fishermen from Carigara, Capoocan and Albuera were given new rays of hope as the Army’s 802nd Brigade recently turned over to them boats which will enable them to go back to their usual livelihood.

The turn over was done at Camp Downes, Ormoc City on Friday, August 22.

Col. Dinoh A. Dolina, commander of the 802nd Brigade said the motorboats were donated by good citizens from Papua New Guinea and Army Cavaliers who volunteered to help people having hard time feeding their families after Yolanda.

The boats are made up of quality wood with a 10-valve motor totaling the production cost of around Php 15,000.00 for each unit. (opt)

ICRC Prexy visits projects for Haiyan survivors in Samar

ICRC President Peter Maurer is currently on a visit to Haiyan hit Samar on 25 August 2014.

ICRC President and Party visited Basey District Hospital.

The party also visited the shelter and livelihood projects in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Giporlos.

The ICRC President will have interaction with invited media reps in Giporlos.

With the ICRC president are Alain Aeschlimann, Head of Region; Pascal Mauchle, Head of Delegation; and Jesse Edep, Communication Officer.

Also with him are PRC Chairman Richard Gordon, and Gwendolyn Pang, Secretary-General. (opt)