Category: Philippines
Doctors slam portrayal as ‘tax cheats’ in Philippine govt ad
Furious Philippine doctors Wednesday demanded the government withdraw newspaper advertisements which they claimed portrayed them as tax cheats, days after Manila launched its [...]
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With new Cybercrime Law in place, Filipinos could face jail time for piracy
The CyberCrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Cybercrime Law) officially took effect in the Philippines last month. Filipinos can now be punished for buying bootlegs or downloading [...]
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Legends proud to help the Philippines
A glittering array of star names was on show in Berne on Tuesday, parading their skills for a special cause at the city’s Stade de Suisse. The occasion? Not a FIFA [...]
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Truro based builders help typhoon hit school in the Philippines
A TEAM of builders from Truro worked in sweltering temperatures to repair the roof of a school in the Philippines – which was torn apart in the super typhoon that [...]
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The hunger situation in the Philippines
Hunger persists across the nation and while the situation has improved, it remains “serious,” the International Food Policy Research Institute said. The [...]
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Philippines deports Indonesian who served decade in prison for having explosives at airport
Philippine immigration officials said Wednesday they have deported an Indonesian who served more than a decade in prison after being convicted of possessing explosives at [...]
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Philippines: Bangsamoro Development Plan Formulation Kicks Off Today
The quest for peace and development in Mindanao gets a major boost today with the kick-off of the formulation of the Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP) that will provide a [...]
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Who is the Wealthiest Person in the Philippines?
Can you guess who is the most richest man in the Philippines? If you’re a Filipino, one name comes to mind: Henry Sy. Yes. He’s still the country’s [...]
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LIVE: 3rd Women’s Business Summit Philippines
Who says women can’t have it all? Career vs family? Women nowadays don’t have to choose. To celebrate the upcoming International Women’s Day (March 8), the [...]
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Philippines’ IM Ready puts traffic navigation and weather updates in one place
Some say that traffic and natural disasters are the two biggest problems faced by people in the Philippines. A number of startups are trying to help out with both issues, [...]
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Philippines disaster-prone but successful in risk reduction programme
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-vulnerable countries on earth but it found itself a place among the leaders when it comes to heeding the United Nations’ [...]
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Using art to reinforce identity and ties to the Philippines
Los Angeles is home to the biggest Filipino population in the mainland US However, they have limited access to art from their home country. A new exhibit at USC’s [...]
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Online plea launched against Philippines remittance law
A Filipino rights group in the UAE has launched an online petition to junk a controversial remittance draft law that would compel them to send money to their legal dependents [...]
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As world faces supply glut, Philippines under pressure over high rice prices
Rice prices in the Philippines have risen for six straight weeks, piling pressure on the government to import more of the national staple to stabilise markets and curb [...]
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Philippines CPI 0.1pct vs. 0.3pct forecast
Consumer price inflation in the Philippines rose less-than-expected in the last quarter, official data showed on Wednesday. Philippines CPI 0.1 percent vs. 0.3 percent [...]
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