ACTIVITIES OF THE HLUTTAWS: Second regular session of first Pyithu Hluttaw continues for 27th day - Five questions answered, one proposal discussed, approval for yesterday?s bill continued..... OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS: Medicines, equipment donated to Yangon People?s Hospital...Plan to facilitate Pathein with modern private specialist hospital...Inter-Ministry Table Tennis Tourney kicks off...Myanmar has transformed towards a democratic nation in a smooth and peaceful manner - New government has launched a series of economic, social and policy reforms to improve socio-economic life of the people - According to UNDP, poverty rate in Myanmar has decreased from 32% to 26% in recent years..... FOREIGN RELATIONS: Union Education Minister receives Japanese Ambassador...RUMFCCI?s October talks on NAFTA...Health department signs MoU with INGOs...Signing of exchanges of notes for Japan?s Grant Aid Assistance..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Locals to join in communitybased development schemes".....EXHORTATION: "Santutthica; contentment; this is the way to auspiciousness"