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- PH-Germany social security accord eyed
- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
- Berlin -- The Philippines and Germany are eyeing a bilateral social security agreement next year that seeks to benefit at least 60,000 Filipinos working in the European Union-member country.
- Philippine Ambassador to Germany Maria Cleofe Natividad said both parties have expressed interest to work towards the signing of bilateral social security agreement..........Full Story
- PH stocks seen to rise
- Monday, May 20, 2013 2:46 am
- Local stocks are seen exploring new highs this week as ample financial liquidity in a low-interest environment may keep risk appetite buoyant.
- Last week, the main-share Philippine Stock Exchange index gained 0.24 percent to close at 7,279.87..........Full Story
- Two tot baseball teams to vie in Jakarta bash
- Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am
- MANILA, Philippines - Two crack teams from Tot Baseball –the “Razcals” and the “Barakos” will be competing in the 2013 Asia Pacific Zone Mustang (9-10 yrs) and Bronco-11 (11 yrs) Division Championships to be held in Jakarta May 22-25.
- The other nations seeing action are Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and Far East Russia. Champions of these tournaments will represent the Asian Region at the PONY International Mustang World Series to be held in Burleson, Texas on Aug. 1-4 and the PONY International Bronco-11 World Series to be held in Chesterfield Virginia on July 25-28..........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
- June 18, 2012: DENR: RP up 8 notches in environment index
- June 17, 2012: Phl seen as top coco peat supplier
- June 16, 2012: OFW remittances hit $1.7 B in April
- June 15, 2012: Philippines offers to help Burma transition to democracy
- June 14, 2012: Phl moves up in global peace rank
- June 13, 2012: Spain's Queen Sofia to visit Phl
- June 12, 2012: Noy tells Pinoys to pursue freedom from poverty, corruption
- June 11, 2012: Phl nets $2.5-billion investments in Aquino's UK, US trips
- June 10, 2012: US energy company to invest $1 B in Phl
- June 9, 2012: Aquino’s 2-nation journey nets $2B in new investments
- June 8, 2012: London cabbies have ‘more fun’ with PH slogan
- June 7, 2012: ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’ catching on—survey
- June 6, 2012: Phl jumps 20 notches in WEF's global survey on ease of trading
- June 5, 2012: Phl to source rice from Vietnam or Thailand
- June 4, 2012: Phl world competitiveness improving - Nomura
- June 3, 2012: Invest in PH, foreign traders urged
- June 2, 2012: S&P says PH economy a ‘rare bright spot’
- June 1, 2012: After CNN, 'It's more fun' ads soon featured on National Geographic
- May 31, 2012: Economy grows faster than expected at 6.4% in first quarter
- May 30, 2012: BBC's Stock market climbs back into 5,000-pt territory
- May 29, 2012: BBC's 'Travel with Lonely Planet' lists the top Philippine beaches
- May 28, 2012: More businesses seen to expand in Q3
- May 27, 2012: Peso seen appreciating at 42: $1 this year
- May 26, 2012: PH to be headquarters of stem cell therapy and research hub of Asia
- May 25, 2012: Philippine stocks firm up at end of trading week
- May 24, 2012: Investments approved in 2011 grew 38% to P746.8B – PNoy
- May 23, 2012: 2013 Phl GDP forecast at 5.5%
- May 22, 2012: Gov't posts budget surplus in April
- May 21, 2012: Phl exports seen to recover
- May 20, 2012: DBS cuts Phl inflation forecast
- May 19, 2012: Phl incurs $79-M payments deficit in April
- May 18, 2012: Phl to export rice starting 2013 - Alcala
- May 17, 2012: Phl joins list of Next 11 Emerging Markets
- May 16, 2012: OFW remittances up 5.4% to $4.8 billion in Q1
- May 15, 2012: Phl to open talks on rice trade policy
- May 14, 2012: More ‘hot money’ seen to make its way to PH
- May 13, 2012: DOST launches 'PINOY' program
- May 12, 2012: NEDA sees exports recovering in Q2
- May 11, 2012: UN arm sees Phl economy growing by 4.8% this year
- May 10, 2012: National Geographic showcases travel destinations in Phl
- May 9, 2012: Tourist arrivals hit 1.1m, on track to reach 4.6m
- May 8, 2012: P2.75 B in US aid to Philippines released, says embassy
- May 7, 2012: Philippines seen to draw investors with open wallets
- May 6, 2012: Phl back on int'l radar, says gov't
- May 5, 2012: PH tourism slogan on CNN and London cabs, buses
- May 4, 2012: UN lauds Philippines’ climate change laws ‘world’s best’
- May 3, 2012:Philippine economy to grow by 5-6%, say officials
- May 2, 2012: Global survey shows positive gains in press freedom in Phl
- May 1, 2012: Labor Day bonus: Gov't offers nearly 300,000 jobs
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