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The Philippine Government may have committed lapses during the siege but there's always a right place and a right time to ask the president about it and it should be done in a respectful manner. Why don't they ask Chinese government on killing hundreds of pro-democracy Chinese students in Tienanmen?

Two drillings in Galoc indicate bigger reserve The Galoc oil field in northwest Palawan may contain an additional 12 million to 15 million barrels of oil based on the preliminary results of new drilling on two wells, an industry source said Friday. The source said the additional reserves would...

Philippines, US to start joint military drills The Philippines and the United States are to start joint military drills near the disputed South China Sea waters. The United States (US) Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Boxer is guided by tugboats as it docks at the Subic Bay...

Malaysia backs Philippines' bid for peace in Mindanao 09/17/2013 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine embassy in Kuala Lumpur yesterday welcomed Malaysia's expression of confidence in the Philippine government’s resolve to restore peace in Zamboanga. The embassy also welcomed...

Japannese hair styling wax maker eyes 30 pct growth in Philippines By: Darwin G. Amojelar, InterAksyon.com September 16, 2013 MANILA - The Philippine unit of a Japanese manufacturer of cosmetics and toiletries expects sales to grow more than 30 percent this year with the launch of new...

Philippines leapfrogs 25 places in global biz growth index By Jovan Cerda (philstar.com) | September 16, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines posted its biggest climb in a global index of dynamic business growth environments, British-based advisory firm Grant Thornton International...

UK minister for trade and investment visits PH Monday, September 16, 2013 THE United Kingdom's minister of state for trade and investment arrived in Manila Monday for a three-day visit that will boost the trade and investment relations between the two countries. A statement from the British...

PAL returns to Europe via London Nov. 4 By Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) | September 16, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to return to Europe after a 15-year hiatus by mounting direct flights to London starting November. PAL is...

France Helps The Philippines Get Respectable Against China by James Dunnigan September 15, 2013 The Philippines has turned to France to obtain more offshore patrol ships for its coast guard. The first to arrive (in 2014) is a recently retired P400 class patrol boat. The 373 ton, 54.8 meter...

Indian farming technology set for test in PH September 15, 2013 The International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (Icrisat) will sign a memorandum of agreement with the provincial government of Ilocos Sur for the implementation of a project that will pilot India’s...

Phl to Jakarta: Gov’t doing everything to resolve standoff By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) | September 16, 2013 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines assured Indonesia yesterday that the government is doing all it can to end the week-long standoff between security forces and...

PH-Malaysia war exercise fosters ties Philippine Daily Inquirer Monday, September 16th, 2013 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Philippines—The Philippine and Malaysian armies concluded a two-week battle simulation exercise at Camp O’Donnell in Capas, Tarlac, on Sunday. Gathered at the Armed...

Asia's Week: Filipinos Juggle Boom With Blow-Ups If the Philippines really manages a 7% GDP growth rate for 2013, as forecast, it will likely continue to lead Asia unless China wants to keep pumping in stimulants. That accomplishment will set the onetime U.S. battleground apart from other...

Nearly 100 rebels killed or captured in Zamboanga ZAMBOANGA CITY (Updated) -- Philippine forces have killed or captured nearly 100 of the Moro rebels who have been holding scores of hostages for a week in this city, as the government pushes ahead with an offensive to retake rebel-held coastal...

Misuari, myths and the MNLF 09/14/2013 He speaks as if he has not failed his own people. He talks as if he had taken good care of their needs. How many else are like him who has put self and ego above community? How many else are like him in a region once proud and rich but which now...

US earmarks P26.4 million for Zamboanga aid The United States government has set aside $600,000 (roughly P26.4 million) to help address the immediate needs of some 14,000 citizens displaced by the ongoing crisis situation in several areas of Zamboanga City. In a statement issued Thursday...

Finish the muslim barbarians who have no respect on humanity.

Philippines, Albania sign visa waiver agreement By Matikas Santos INQUIRER.net Friday, September 13th, 2013 MANILA, Philippines- Filipinos can now go to Albania, one of the top travel destinations in the world, without getting a visa. Philippines recently signed an agreement with Albania...

Philippines supports US repivot to Asia Thursday, September 12, 2013 THE Philippines support the United States government's repivot to Asia policy since it will enhance the military-to-military engagement between the two countries, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Cuisia Jr. said...

Obama to visit the Philippines in October BY RAPPLER.COM POSTED ON 09/14/2013 MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – US President Barack Obama will make his first trip to the Philippines in October, the White House announced. In a statement on Friday, September 13, the office of White House...