Tag Archives: PHILIPINES
Philippines says Arab-Qatar rift may have repercussions for Filipino workers
:: The Philippine government expressed concern over several Arab powers breaking off diplomatic ties with Qatar, saying this may have “ripple effects” on Filipinos working overseas. “Concerned government agencies are looking at the matter and will extend assistance and other
UN watchdog warns terrorists may seek nuclear material
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency warned Monday of the threat of terrorists getting their hands on radioactive material to make “dirty” bombs. Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said all countries should
US-China rivalry, Paris attack domiante Manila summit
Tensions with China and the Paris attacks could upstage trade issues at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, being held under extra-heavy security in the Philippine capital this week. President Barack Obama and the leaders of China, Japan, Mexico and
Militants in Philippines demand $60m ransom for foreign hostages
Suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen have demanded more than $60 million for two Canadians and a Norwegian they are holding in the jungles of the southern Philippines, the largest ransom the Muslim militants have sought for hostages in years. Army Brig.
Manila hits out at Chinese lighthouses in disputed sea
The Philippines on Monday strongly criticized two lighthouses China constructed in the disputed South China Sea, charging that they were covert means of enforcing Beijing’s claims to the disputed waters. The angry statement came despite China’s efforts to soothe tensions
Detained Philippines ex-leader Arroyo granted Christmas furlough
MANILA: A Philippines court ruled on Monday that ailing former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, detained on corruption charges since 2012, can spend Christmas with her family at home, although police guards will be posted at the residence. Arroyo was barred
Philippine Airlines, under new management, seeks investor
MANILA: Struggling Philippine Airlines said it is looking for a new investor to help fund an expansion program that would see Asia’s oldest airline buying more long-haul jets. “I would prefer an airline with more destinations so we can expand
Philippines pulls Golan peacekeepers early as security worsens
The Philippines has pulled its peacekeepers from the Golan Heights ahead of schedule amid worsening security there, a military spokesman said Friday. A total of 244 of the 344 Filipino soldiers and staff will arrive back in Manila later Friday,
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