Bill Gates gives $19.9-M grant to IRRI

Through GMA News.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, an organization run by husband-and-wife Bill and Melinda Gates, donated $19.9M to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), said a report by the Associated Press (AP).

"Gates announced the donation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of a package of agricultural development grants during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland."

Read the entire article on GMANews.TV.

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UPCAT 2008 Passers from Batangas State University

This list is incomplete and unofficial.

1. Betonio, Nahdiya Zaheer – Degree Program with Available Slot (UPLB)
2. Blanco, Chienny Joy – Degree Program with Available Slot (UPLB)
3. Cabanban, Kassandra Gem – BS Biology (UPLB)
4. Comia, Sheena Chryzl – Degree Program with Available Slot (UPLB)
5. Fajil, Delegene – BS Chemical Engineering (UPLB)
6. Mercado, Mark Kevin – BS Industrial Engineering (UPLB)
7. Mondala, Mark Adrian – BS Food Technology (UPLB)
8. Sucaldito, Pamela Grace – BS Computer Science (UPLB)
9. Valencia, Ronneth Andrea – BS Computer Science (UPB)
10. Villamor, Ann Gelyn – BS Biology (UPB)

Congratulations guys!

Go to the UPCAT Web site for the complete list of UPCAT 2008 Passers.

"UP Ang Galing Mo" – MP3 and Lyrics

Noel Feria of The Armorer’s Codex has posted the lyrics and a link to the song, UP Ang Galing Mo, which is the theme song for the University of the Philippines’ Centennial celebrations.

UP Ang Galing Mo was composed by Herbie Gonzales (Tau Alpha ‘61) an Engineering alumni. (Thanks to UP Argonaut ‘90 from The Armorer’s Codex for this information)

Update: You may download the song on my Windows Live Skydrive page. You shall use the song only for personal purposes. You cannot sell, redistribute and/or broadcast this copy for profit.