Working for the world: The United Nations' Filipino staff

From: Filipino Express, The | Date: October 29, 1995| Author: Kathleen M. Dijamco | Copyright information


Filipino Express, The

10-29-1995

Working for the world: The United Nations' Filipino staff.

By Kathleen M. Dijamco

Special to the Filipino Express

On the eve of the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the United Nations, the Philippines was elected to head Group 77 -- the league of developing nations. This is not the first time the organization has placed a huge amount of trust and responsibility in the Philippines.

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