Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
MANILA, July 14 (Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the southern Philippine province of Davao Occidental at 3:59 p.m., local time on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … Continue reading Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
Philippine president rejects resignation of controversial gov’t official
Manila – Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said Friday that he did not accept the resignation of Budget Secretary Florencio Abad who is currently embroiled in a controversy involving the government’s economic stimulus package. Aquino made the announcement during the presentation … Continue reading Philippine president rejects resignation of controversial gov’t official
Philippines, Myanmar seek stronger military ties
Manila/Bangkok – The Philippines and Myanmar are targeting to sign an agreement that will strengthen their military ties, a senior government official said here Thursday.Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin issued the statement a day after Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of … Continue reading Philippines, Myanmar seek stronger military ties
ASEAN Integration 2015 and what it means to your business
Manila – The blueprint for realizing an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by 2015 was adopted and signed by ASEAN Leaders in November 2007 in Singapore during their annual Summit Meeting. Â One of the main objectives of an AEC is to … Continue reading ASEAN Integration 2015 and what it means to your business
ADB, World Bank to harmonize support for typhoon-hit Philippines
Manila – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank on Monday signed an agreement to strengthen their coordination in providing support for a flagship program to rebuild areas ravaged by super typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.The agreement was … Continue reading ADB, World Bank to harmonize support for typhoon-hit Philippines