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Representative Ronald Singson who was detained in Hongkong due to drug charges was granted to post bail amounting to HK$ 1 million by the Hongkong Principal Magistrate after two of its citizens guaranteed his stay. The following except one are the conditions set by the court upon his release. a. He will stay in the custody of his guarantor b. He will surrender his travel papers except his diplomatic passport c. He will have to report to North Point police station from 6 9 PM d. He is expected to show on time during hearings

2. PAGASA administrator Dr. Frisco Nilo was sacked by President Noynoy Aquino upon the recommendation of DOST after the agency failed to track the storm and typhoon in July 2010 that resulted to casualties and destructions. Which of the following storm had caused Nilos removal of office? a. Glenda b. Basyang c. Carding d. Domeng

3. Russia, the worlds third largest wheat exporter has banned grain exports until the end of year 2010 in order to prevent the increase of wheat prices in its domestic market. Which of the following provides the best explanation of Russias move to stop exporting? a. Torrential rains flooded the Russian region b. Droughts and wildfires ravage Russia c. Economic nationalism triumphs in Russia d. Competition in the world market resulted to heavy losses

4. A confidential U.S. operation in Iraq became an internet and news sensation after a video showing a group of soldiers on board a helicopter indiscriminately fired on a group of unarmed Iraqis civilian mistakenly identified as insurgents. The said classified information is one of the 91,000 secret U.S. military documents uploaded to an internet site famous for secret information. Which of the following is the site described in the paragraph?

a. Topsecret b. Wikipedia

c. wikileaks d. infoleaks

5. Supermodel Naomi Campbell landed on the news after she was link to Former Liberian strongman Charles Taylor who is currently facing multiple cases in the UN War Crime tribunal due to his involvement in Sierra Leones civil war. Allegedly, Campbells was drag because __________. a. Their recent break up b. The were seen together in Thailand

c. The strongman gifted Naomi blood diamonds d. Naoimi is involve in blood diamonds trade

6. Lawyers from the University of the Philippines - College of Law headed by its Dean Marvic Leonen have called Supreme Court Associate Justice Mariano Del Castillo to resign. The reason for the call to resign was to Justice Del Castillos __________. a. Grave abuse of authority b. Bribery charge c. Sexual harassment charge d. Plagiarism charge

7. After the bloody hostage crisis in August 23, 2010, an aggravation has caused the outrage of Chinese Embassy - Manila after it saw on television reports what was deemed unacceptable disrespect of Philippine heraldry according to embassy officials during the wake of the hostage taker. What was the Chinese Embassy protesting? a. The portrayal of the hostage taker as a victim b. The portrayal of the hostage taker as a hero c. The draping of Philippine flag on the casket of the hostage taker d. The display of Philippine flag on the house of the hostage taker

8. Former Congressman Gerry Salapudin became a wanted man after he eluded the arrest of policemen in Isabela City, Basilan. According to court records, Salapudin was charged with multiple murders and frustrated multiple murders in connections with his involvement in the __________. a. Maguindanao Massacre b. Basilan Siege c. 2007 Batasan bombing d. 2001 Manila Christmas bombing

9. Cebu Pacific once again became under fire after it controversially denied a medical team from National Kidney Transplant Institute to go on board of their flight in Legaspi which was bound for Manila. The said team was carrying kidneys that will be use for transplant in Manila. According to Cebu Pacific management, the team was barred because ____________. a. They arrived late for the supposed departure time b. They were carrying cargo/baggage that is not allowed by the management c. The packaging of kidney did not comply with the international aviation standards d. They were suspected of organ trafficking

10.According to DSWD secretary Dinky Soliman, a total of 1 million poor families are expected to benefit the government CASH AID program after a loan was provided by an International Financial Institution (IFI). The program will distribute subsidy of more than a thousand to needy and qualified families. Which of the following institutions granted the loan? a. World Bank (WB) b. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Bank c. CITIGROUP d. Asian Development