Southeast Asia important market for investment
Singapore – Singapore remains the most attractive market in the world for investment in infrastructure, while Southeast Asia is an important regional market, according to a latest report.The findings of the global infrastructure investment index report released by the consultancy firm Arcadis … Continue reading Southeast Asia important market for investment
Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Manila – Four people were injured in a 5.2- magnitude earthquake that jolted southern Philippine province of North Cotabato on Saturday, local officials said on Sunday.About 32 houses were destroyed and 123 others were damaged in the province’s Makilala town, … Continue reading Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Philippines: Ten die in Typhoon Fung-Wong
MANILA – Typhoo Fung-Wong, which was enhanced by southwest monsoon, left at least ten people dead and seven injured in the northern parts of the Philippines, including Metro Manila, the state disaster management agency said Saturday. In its 8:00 a.m. report, … Continue reading Philippines: Ten die in Typhoon Fung-Wong
Philippines jumped 7 notches higher in the WEF rankings
Manila – The Philippines continued to improve its competitiveness on the global stage amid reforms that have allowed the country to gain some ground against its better-placed neighbors. Results of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report for 2014 … Continue reading Philippines jumped 7 notches higher in the WEF rankings
Cebu Pacific to launch direct flight to Myanmar
Yangon – Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest low-cost carrier, will launch direct flights to Myanmar’s two main cities – Yangon and Mandalay – in early 2015, airline sources announced on Thursday.The direct flight is planned in the wake of increased business … Continue reading Cebu Pacific to launch direct flight to Myanmar
7.4 million Filipinos at risk of poverty: ADB report
Manila – More than 7.4 million Filipinos are vulnerable to joining the ranks of the poor due to food insecurity and natural and economic shocks, according to a report published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday.In its report titled … Continue reading 7.4 million Filipinos at risk of poverty: ADB report
Philippines: Fresh Support for Haiyan Recovery requested
Manila – ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh called on the international community to provide fresh support for the post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation needs of communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The call was made at a high level … Continue reading Philippines: Fresh Support for Haiyan Recovery requested
Several passengers injured as train derails in Philippine capital region
Manila – A train of the Metro Rail Transit ( MRT) derailed and slammed into the concrete barrier of the MRT station in Pasay City in the Philippine capital region of Metro Manila on Wednesday afternoon. Local radio station DZMM reported … Continue reading Several passengers injured as train derails in Philippine capital region
Philippines on alert against wild animal entry from Africa
Manila – Philippine wildlife authorities have put on high alert against the illegal entry and smuggling of wild animals from Africa, amid Ebola fear in West African countries, a senior government official said Wednesday. Secretary Ramon Paje of the Philippine … Continue reading Philippines on alert against wild animal entry from Africa
Philippine gov’t hope for quick passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law
Manila – The Philippine government on Sunday acknowledged the concerns that the Congress might not be able to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) by the end of the year following the delay in the filing of the bill. Presidential Communications … Continue reading Philippine gov’t hope for quick passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law