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New IT opportunities are being fueled by a $6.8B (US) Philippines Economic Recovery Program investing in infrastructure projects in areas including transportation, tourism, power, water and housing. Additionally, the Philippines is experiencing substantial IT growth backed by an estimated 24 million Filipino Internet users today, a 75 percent increase from 14 million in 2008. The Manila IBM ...
MANILA, Philippines and TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Payless ShoeSource announced plans today for the continued international expansion of the Payless retail chain. Through an agreement with franchise partner Stores Specialists, Inc.
Manila - The Philippines and Muslim secessionist rebels would resume formal peace talks next week, more than a year after negotiations were stalled, a joint statement said Wednesday. The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said th...
At least five women among 57 people massacred in an attack on an election convoy in the southern Philippines last week may have been raped, police said Thursday.
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Philippines must respond to the massacre of 57 people last week with a full, fair prosecution and the elimination of clan-based manipulation of the political process, the United Nations said.
(AP:MANILA, Philippines) Inflation in the Philippines rose to a six-month high of 2.8 percent in November as typhoon damage caused shortages of vegetables and meat while prices for beverages, tobacco and clothing also rose, the government said Friday.
(RTTNews) - Consumer prices in the Philippines grew 2.8% year-on-year in November, faster than the 1.6% rise in the previous month, the National Statistics Office reported on Friday. The headline inflation rate came in line with economists' expectations.
MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao submitted his candidacy for the 2010 elections Tuesday, his second attempt at a congressional seat. Pacquiao defeated Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas last month to win his seventh world boxing titles in seven different weight classes. He was accompanied by his wife, Jinkee, and mother, Dionisia, in filing his candidacy in southern Sarangani ...
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- U.N. human rights experts are urging the Philippines government to investigate the massacre of 57 people and take measures to prevent a recurrence.
Manila - Three soldiers were killed and four injured in a clash with communist rebels in the southern Philippines, an army commander said Friday. The clash occurred Thursday in Monkayo town in Compostella Valley province, 980 kilometres south of Mani...
(RTTNews) - The Philippines is scheduled to release November numbers for its consumer price index on Friday, headlining a light day for Asian economic activity.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A typhoon battered the Philippine capital and surrounding provinces still reeling from recent flooding, sending residents of one town clambering onto rooftops Saturday to escape rising waters. Seven people died and at least five were missing.
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Promoter Bob Arum flew Wednesday to the Philippines with a proposed contract for a March 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Philippines Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2010" report to their offering.
The promoter travels to Manila to talk with the Filipino boxer and advisors on a super-bout that would be on HBO pay-per-view. The promoter travels to Manila to talk with the Filipino boxer and advisors on a super-bout that would be on HBO pay-per-view.
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. MANILA, Philippines - Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao has submitted his candidacy for the 2010 elections, his second attempt at a congressional seat.
