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Manila, Nov 21, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Five companies from India, Pakistan, Philippines and Singapore were recognized for their outstanding initiatives in corporate social responsibility during the Asian CSR Awards, which is a part of the 8th Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility(AFCSR) in Manila. Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan, CEO and Managing Director of First Pacific Company Limited, Chairman of Metro Pacific Corporation, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company and Smart Communications, Inc. handed over the awards during the ceremonies. A special posthumous achievement award was also given to former President Corazon C. Aquino. Other award recipients are the winners of the Intel - AIM Corporate Responsibility Award and the Banyan Tree Value Challenge. The Asia... (more)

Regional ASIAN FORUM on CSR in Manila is Oversubscribed in Spite of the Times

Manila, Nov 16, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asian Institute of Management announced yesterday that the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility on November 19 and 20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel is fully subscribed. Of particular note is that delegates are coming from 23 countries. 473are confirmed and registrations will be closed today. With 73 speakers and moderators from 13 countries... (more)

Singapore-China-Korea Co-production First Out of MDA International Film Fund

Los Angeles, Nov 6, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) today announced the first film to receive support under its International Film Fund that was launched at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Neon Sign the first Singapore-China-Korea film co-production, will be directed by Korean Pil Gam-Sung ("Musa") and is scheduled for release in 2011. Backe... (more)

The ASIAN FORUM on CSR Takes Place in Manila with 400+ Delegates from 20 Countries and 30 International Speakers

Manila, Nov 4, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) is recognized as the largest and most significant conference and awards program on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Asia. It is now celebrating its eighth year and over 400 delegatesfrom 20 countries are expected to attend. The principal hosts of AFCSR 2009 are the Asian Institute of... (more)

APEC CEO Summit in Singapore Sees Record Turnout of APEC Leaders

Singapore, Nov 4, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - The highly anticipated APEC CEO Summit next week will involve an over-subscribed 1,500 participants, who will be called upon to "lead the change" on the global stage. With participation of Leaders from the 21 APEC economies, it is the largest numberin attendance since the inception of the CEO Summit in 1996. Taking the stage will be President Barac... (more)