Typhoon Hagupit takes aim at the Philippines
Manila – Super Typhoon Hagupit — on track to be the world’s most powerful storm this year — is forecast to hit or graze the Philippines by the weekend. Hagupit strengthened into a typhoon Tuesday and continued to strengthen Wednesday, … Continue reading Typhoon Hagupit takes aim at the Philippines
Philippines: APEC meeting moved from Legaspi to Manila
Manila – The Philippine government announced on Wednesday the transfer of the Informal Senior Officials Meeting (ISOM)of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this weekend from Legaspi City to Manila following the threats of super typhoon Habagat, locally known as Ruby. Executive … Continue reading Philippines: APEC meeting moved from Legaspi to Manila
2 German hostages freed in southern Philippines
Manila – Two German hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf Group were released in southern Philippines on Friday night, local media reported.The report said the Al Qaeda-linked militant group freed the German hostages after they got the 250 million pesos … Continue reading 2 German hostages freed in southern Philippines
Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy
Manila – The looming power shortage in the Philippines could affect the country’s economic growth and international conferences scheduled in Manila next year.Businessman Ramon del Rosario, chairman of the Makati Business Club (MBC), the country’s premier business group, told the local … Continue reading Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy
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