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- OFW tourist arrivals rise 4.2% in 2012
- Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:00 am
- MANILA, Philippines - More workers returning home from abroad are spending time touring around the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
- The number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) registered as tourists increased 4.2 percent in 2012, data from the DOT showed..........Full Story
- Gov’t works on branding for Phl food products
- Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:00 am
- MANILA, Philippines - The government plans to launch this year a branding for Philippine food products for export, as it seeks to actively promote local goods overseas, a trade official said.
- “We want to create a Philippine brand (to be used) for packaging (of products) this year,” Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) executive director Rosario Virginia Gaetos told reporters at the sidelines of the 9th International Food Exhibition Philippines..........Full Story
- Sacha takes pole in Asian karting
- Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:00 am
- CARMONA, Cavite, Philippines – Filling in the void left by top Filipino karters VJ Suba and the Rivera brothers Milo and Estefano, the Philippines dominated the qualifying heats behind lady karter Sacha Feliciano who claimed the No. 1 spot on the grid for today’s pre-final heat of the 2013 Asian Karting Open Championships at the Carmona Racetrack.
- After a fourth place finish in the first qualifying heat, Feliciano bounced back, so determined to rule the last two qualifying heats to capture the pole position in the premier Formula 125 Open Seniors class..........Full Story »
- Carabao Festival
- Date: May 14 - Location: Angono, Rizal
- Farmers pay tribute to their patron saints; a procession of carabao carts bearing a myriad local produce is held; prizes are awarded to the strongest and most beautifully decorated carabaos.
- Date: May 14 Location: Pulilan, Bulacan
- Hundreds of festively adorned carabaos are paraded by their farmer-owners on the street leading to the church; there the carabaos are made to kneel down as a homage to San Isidro de Labrado, the patron saint of farmers.
- Filipino Families Furious As Massacre Trial Drags On
- by Anthony Kuhn
- (NPR) – May 09, 2011
- Frustration is growing at the slow pace of justice in the Philippines. The trials of those accused of murdering 34 journalists and two dozen others have dragged on for more than 500 days without any conclusive results.
- The murders are often described as the worst single atrocity against journalists, and victims' families and media rights groups are demanding action from the Philippine government.
- In the basement of the courthouse in Quezon City, part of the metro Manila region, Catholics pray for the souls of the departed. In courtrooms upstairs, doctors present grim evidence of how the victims were killed...Full Story »
Philippines News Archives
- May 17, 2013 : Public ownership of stocks rises
- May 16, 2013 : Foreign firms relocate to PH
- May 15, 2013 : FDI seen rising in H2
- May 14, 2013 : PH stock index breaches 7,300 for first time in history
- May 13, 2013 : Philippines call center quality service
- May 12, 2013 : Tourism remains key pillar for sustained growth – NSCB
- May 11, 2013 : PSEi closes at 29th record high this year at 7,262.38
- May 10, 2013 : PH rating upgrades ‘extraordinary’
- May 9, 2013 : Index climbs on positive economic news
- May 8, 2013 : Philippines tourism industry on track
- May 7, 2013 : Phl gets 3rd investment grade
- May 6, 2013 : Gov’t sets P2.27-T budget for 2014
- May 5, 2013 : Ratings upgrade to lift peso to 40.50 by yearend
- May 4, 2013 : Credit upgrade seen to boost approved investments
- May 3, 2013 : Phl contributes 5,000 euros to World Heritage Fund
- May 2, 2013 : Philippines secures 2nd investment grade rating from S&P
- May 1, 2013 : PHL's first Solar Day posits sunny outlook on clean energy
- May 1, 2013 : Foreign contractors welcome to bid for big PH infrastructure projects
- April 29, 2013 : Peso is 3rd best-performing currency globally
- April 28, 2013 : Peso is 3rd best-performing currency globally
- April 27, 2013 : PH among leaders in online freelancing
- April 26, 2013 : Philippine mangoes a hit in Austria - sold out in 48 hours
- April 25, 2013 : ‘Phl a rising star in a gloomy world’
- April 24, 2013 : Phl seen to benefit from slump in global commodity prices
- April 23, 2013 : PH seeking new export markets for sugar, bananas
- April 22, 2013 : PSEi makes history, hits 7,000 mark
- April 21, 2013 : NEDA updates PDP for inclusive growth
- April 20, 2013 : PSEi surges to new high
- April 19, 2013 : UNESCAP sees 6.2% Philippine growth
- April 18, 2013 : Phl investment in solar power pushed
- April 17, 2013 : IMF keeps Phl growth forecasts
- April 16, 2013 : OFW inflows up 6% in Feb
- April 15, 2013 : World Bank: PH to grow over 6% in 2013, 2014
- April 14, 2013 : US traders urged to spread word that it’s safe in Phl
- April 13, 2013 : PSEi surges to 25th record high this year
- April 12, 2013 : Philippines warns against e-cigarette use
- April 11, 2013 : PH stocks extend gains
- April 10, 2013 : PH businessmen among world’s most optimistic, survey says
- April 9, 2013 : Phl set for greater trade liberalization
- April 8, 2013 : PSEi perked up by news of geothermal unit reopening, expected cut in SDA rates
- April 7, 2013 : WHO to honor Noy for public health gains
- April 6, 2013 : Forex reserves hit $84.1B
- April 5, 2013 : Phl hosts ASEAN youth debate on human rights
- April 4, 2013 : Foreign investments up 12% in 2012
- April 3, 2013 : As a result of Phl’s investment grade status higher BOP surplus expected
- April 2, 2013 : PSE launches online trading platform
- April 1, 2013 : PSEi seen hitting 7,000 pts
- March 31, 2013 : Foreign funds seen swamping Phl after credit upgrade
- March 30, 2013 : Poor Filipinos not only income poor
- March 29, 2013 : Phl's first 'investment' grade should inspire Pinoys to pay taxes
- March 28, 2013 : Phl now investment grade
- March 27, 2013 : Resilience, reform lift Phl to investment grade
- March 26, 2013 : Stocks rise on Cyprus bailout deal
- March 25, 2013 : Gov’t Web sites to have common ‘look and feel’
- March 23, 2013 : P-Noy signs 2 new labor laws
- March 22, 2013 : PSEi climbs back to 6,500
- March 21, 2013 : World Bank extends $300-M loan to Phl
- March 20, 2013 : Filipino nurses, Germany’s first choice
- March 19, 2013 : Phl bond market second fastest-growing in East Asia
- March 18, 2013 : Peso seen gaining to 39:$1 in ’14
- March 17, 2013 : Phl, South Korea tie up for animation, game dev’t
- March 16, 2013 : OFW remittances up 8% in Jan
- March 15, 2013 : Economist forecasts 6.4% economic growth this year
- March 14, 2013 : PH seen to stand out in Asia
- March 13, 2013 : Filipino labor is worth hiring – P-Noy
- March 12, 2013 : FDI breaches $2-B mark in 2012
- March 11, 2013 : JICA gives Phl P430 M for quake monitoring
- March 10, 2013 : PH eyes cooking oil to power automobiles
- March 9, 2013 : Phl gets $12.7-M grant for tourism, youth job programs
- March 8, 2013 : PH world tourism ranking up 12 points
- March 7, 2013 : PSEi soars, climbs to 6,800-pt level
- March 6, 2013 : Philippines aims to be Earth Hour Hero Country for 5th year
- March 5, 2013 : PH gets aviation safety audit nod
- March 4, 2013 : PH companies stepping up manpower training efforts
- March 3, 2013 : IT consultant forecasts surge in Phl e-commerce
- March 2, 2013 : Forex reserves seen hitting $100 B
- March 1, 2013 : PH, other countries hailed for less dependence on foreign funds
- February 28, 2013 : PH stock index bounces back to new high at 6,721.45 on BDO, SMIC trade
- February 27, 2013 : Imports rise 1.9% in 2012
- February 26, 2013 : PSE among best stock markets in 2012
- February 25, 2013 : 'Live the People Power spirit'
- February 24, 2013 : More investors flock to capital markets in 2012
- February 22, 2013 : PH stocks rally still gaining
- February 21, 2013 : PH stocks rally still gaining
- February 20, 2013 : Market closes above 6,600 for first time
- February 19, 2013 : Phl has room for more forex reserves – IMF
- February 18, 2013 : Earnings season seen lifting PH stocks
- February 17, 2013 : Phl ‘world leader in love’ – Gallup poll
- February 16, 2013 : $21.391 B for 2012: OFW inflows hit new high
- February 15, 2013 : DOT, DOH to offer medical tourism
- February 14, 2013 : 2012 growth in domestic tourism exceeds 2016 target
- February 13, 2013 : Exports hit record $52 B
- February 12, 2013 : PH stock market marginally higher
- February 11, 2013 : PH seen beating growth forecasts this year
- February 10, 2013 : P-Noy to focus on jobs, business environment in remaining term
- February 9, 2013 : Phl growth sustainable – StanChart
- February 8, 2013 : PH forex reserves hit new high in January
- February 7, 2013 : PH firms show high degree of optimism
- February 6, 2013 : PH a ‘rising tiger’ economy — WB exec
- February 5, 2013 : PH stock index hits new all-time high
- February 3, 2013 : PH is hub of technology giant
- February 2, 2013 : PH among JP Morgan’s favored markets
- February 1, 2013 : PH hosts 5th int’l conference vs corruption
- January 31, 2013 : Philippines tops 2012 growth target
- January 30, 2013 : PH economy seen to expand 6.5%
- January 29, 2013 : PSEi climbs to 10th record high this year
- January 28, 2013 : World policymakers highlight resilience of emerging markets
- January 27, 2013 : Phl to host WEF event in 2014
- January 25, 2013 : Philippines typhoon victims need more help–UN
- January 24, 2013 : IMF tempers global outlook but upgrades that for PH
- January 23, 2013 : Fitch lauds Phl’s improved finances
- January 22, 2013 : Index nearly touches 6,200-point level
- January 21, 2013 : DOT building to be transformed into Museum of Natural History
- January 20, 2013 : P-Noy to speak at WEF event this week
- January 19, 2013 : PSEi sets record for 8th time this year
- January 18, 2013 : New e-payment system to promote transparency
- January 17, 2013 : World Bank sees PH expanding above 6%
- January 16, 2013 : 11-month remittances hit $19.42B
- January 15, 2013 : Barclays hikes Phl growth forecast
- January 14, 2013 : Philippine stocks seen to rise
- January 13, 2013 : Peso seen to strengthen further
- January 12, 2013 : Philippines named as 'Best Tourist Destination' for Chinese
- January 11, 2013 : Exports up 7% to $48.026 B in Jan-Nov
- January 10, 2013 : Japan and Phl: A special friendship
- January 9, 2013 : Phl growth projected near 7%
- January 8, 2013 : Market breaks 6,000-pt mark: PSEi seen to hit 6,800 this year
- January 7, 2013 : Foreigners seek longer stay in PH
- January 6, 2013 : DA to meet with US military officer over food imports
- January 5, 2013 : Full-year inflation of 3.2% lowest in 5 yrs
- January 4, 2013 : PH Among World’s Best Tourist Spots For 2013
- January 3, 2013 : Market opens 2013 with a bang
- January 2, 2013 : IMF team sets Phl visit
- January 1, 2013 : Peso is 2nd best performer in AsPac
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