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True Green Energy Group Applauds Spectrum Blue Steel's Launch in the Philippines and the Deployment of the Biosphere MKV
MANILA, Philippines, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Over 100 citizens, delegates and politicians were part of the groundbreaking shift in San Fernando, Philippines since they chose one of the greatest green energy products ever to be invented, The

How to re-acquire, retain one's Philippine citizenship
If you are a natural-born Filipino who has acquired foreign citizenship by naturalization, you and your unmarried children who are under 18 are eligible to re-acquire Philippine citizenship. This is in accordance with Republic Act 9225. Listed below are

Two separatist rebels killed in S Philippines
Jonathan Ponce, spokesman for the Philippine Army's 6th Infantry Division, told reporters that around 25 rebels belonging to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) stormed Wednesday night a detachment in the township of Mamasapano, Maguindanao

Philippine navy to deploy additional troops to troubled south
Manila - The Philippine navy will deploy additional troops to the conflict-wracked southern region of Mindanao to augment forces battling threat groups, especially al-Qaeda-linked Muslim militants, officials said Friday. The navy will also be dispatching

German man stabbed to death in central Philippines
Manila - A 68-year-old German man was stabbed to death by an unidentified attacker at his residence in the central Philippines, a police report said Friday. Herman Kruse was watching television with his Filipino wife at their house in Daan Bantayan town

Philippines Salvages Deal To Automate 2010 Elections
A 150 million-dollar project to automate next year's Philippine elections is back on track just days after the winning bidders threatened to walk out on the deal, officials said Friday. Barbados-based Smartmatic Corp. said the firm and its local partners

GEECF: Three More Sites for Biosphere Project in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spectrum Blue Steel Corporation has announced during the groundbreaking of the Pilot Biosphere Project in Pampanga that three more sites are ready for the installation and deployment of the Biosphere

Election automation a go
After a week of suspense, the automation of the 2010 national elections is going to push through as the joint venture of Total Information Management (TIM) and Smartmatic Corp. has been rebuilt. In a press briefing after a meeting with the two companies,

MILF leader claims corrupt AFP officers the source of rebel guns, ammo; AFP denies allegation
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao ? A ranking leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) claimed the group?s guns and ammunition come from sources in the military. Mohagher Iqbal, the MILF?s chief negotiator and information officer, said that

Cory Aquino in stable condition
Former President Corazon 'Cory' C. Aquino is now in stable condition, her daughter Kristina Bernadette 'Kris' C. Aquino-Yap said Thursday night. This after Mrs. Aquino reportedly refused chemotherapy to treat her colon cancer. In a statement released

Philippines: Fiscal woes
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Al-Humoud, Dr Rasha discuss students in Philippines, India
KUWAIT CITY, July 1: The Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Mudhi Al-Humoud met with the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education Sheikha Dr Rasha Al-Sabah Tuesday to deliberate on issues relating to Kuwaiti students studying in the

Philippines May bank lending weakest in year
MANILA, July 3 (Reuters) - Philippines central bank released data on Friday on May bank lending: KEY DATA* May April March Feb Jan Dec (Percentage change on year earlier) Total loans w/ reverse repurchase (RRP) deals 10.2 13.4 18.9 22.5 18.8 17.5 Total

UPDATE 1-Manila c.bank says mulling how to end easing cycle
MANILA, July 3 (Reuters) - The Philippines' central bank chief on Friday again signalled that investors could expect an interest rate cut next week as the bank considers when to join Asian peers in halting the monetary easing cycle. 'It is not the time

Philippines Prays for Ailing Former President Corazon Aquino
Prayers and masses are being held across the Philippines for the recovery of cancer-stricken former President Corazon Aquino. The democracy icon is battling colon cancer. Mrs. Aquino's son, Senator Benigno Aquino III said in a statement that the former

S&P affirms RP ratings, issues warning on revenues
S&P affirms RP ratings, issues warning on revenues Debt watcher Standard & Poor?s (S&P) affirmed the Philippines? credit ratings on Friday but warned that revenue issues could affect its 'stable' outlook. Kept were the country?s 'BB-'

Foreign chambers warn Malacanang vs price caps on medicines
Foreign chambers warn Malacañang vs price caps on medicines Foreign businessmen want President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to hold off from signing an order implementing a Health department proposal to impose price ceilings on at least 22 drugs. The Joint

Jul 3rd 2009 Philippines economy: Fiscal woes deepen
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Filipino Veterans Reunification Bill Reintroduced in Senate
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) has reintroduced a bill that would speed up the reunification of Filipino World War II veterans who have opted for U.S. citizenship with their children seeking to join them in America. The

Biopsy, not breast job for Arroyo -- Palace
Philippine Daily Inquirer Filed Under: Health Other Most Read Stories x News News Most Read RSS MANILA, Philippines?(UPDATE) Malacañang officials on Friday afternoon dismissed reports that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo underwent breast implant

Philippines May bank lending weakest in year
Total loans w/ reverse repurchase (RRP) deals 10.2 13.4 18.9 22.5 18.8 17.5 Total loans net of RRP 17.3 19.0 17.8 22.6 24.5 20.5 Note: Data is not seasonally adjusted KEY POINTS CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR AMANDO TETANGCO SAID IN MAY THAT BANK lending growth

UPDATE 1-S&P affirms Philippines ratings; warns on govt revenue
HONG KONG/MANILA, July 3 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's affirmed the Philippines' foreign and local currency ratings while maintaining a stable outlook on Friday, citing as factors the resilience of its external position and the strength of its banks. But

Arroyo tests negative in biopsy
MANILA - PHILIPPINES President Gloria Arroyo has undergone tests for cancer but doctors found no malignant growths, her spokesman said on Thursday. Biopsies were carried out this week after a 'certain mass' was found in the 62 year-old grandmother's

Manila c.bank says mulling how to end easing cycle
MANILA, July 3 (Reuters) - The Philippine central bank is sticking to an easier monetary policy for now but is looking at how it would eventually end this strategy, its governor said on Friday. 'It is not the time to implement an exit strategy at this

Roundup: Philippine stocks fall, tracing Wall Street decline
(Xinhua via COMTEX) -- PSKXF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- The Philippine market greeted the second half of the year with so much pessimism, retreating once again on Friday following the U.S. market's sharp drop on Thursday. The bellwether

Imelda Marcos sure she'll beat corruption charges
She glided down a red carpet with a bouquet of roses, trailed by tuxedo-wearing violin and flute players who rendered her favorite love song. She blew out the candles on her 80th birthday cake amid glittering confetti and fireworks. Former Philippine

Imelda Marcos Sure She'll Beat Corruption Charges
MANILA, Philippines -- She glided down a red carpet with a bouquet of roses, trailed by tuxedo-wearing violin and flute players who rendered her favorite love song. She blew out the candles on her 80th birthday cake amid glittering confetti and