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- Filipino militants open fire on GIs
American troops traveling in a Philippine army convoy came under fire earlier this week from suspected Muslim militants, officials said on Thursday. No casualties were reported.
- UPDATE 1-ASEAN+3 discusses expanding $80 bln swap pool
MANILA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Finance and central bank officials from 13 Asian nations on Thursday discussed expanding a $80 billion currency swap pool to protect the region from the global financial crisis, but it was not clear if any decisions were taken.
- No "Merry Christmas" for Manila airport employees: report
MANILA Manila airport workers have been banned from wishing travelers a Merry Christmas, according to local a newspaper. Manila airport workers have been banned from wishing travelers a Merry Christmas, according to local a newspaper. The warning was
- De la Hoya: If Pacquiao has Mexicans, I have my Mexicans, too
Let Manny Pacquiao have all the Mexican support that he could muster. These words were said by no less than the Filipino boxing icon?s nemesis for his December 6, 2008 epic battle in Las Vegas: Oscar de la Hoya. 'I believe (Julio Cesar) Chavez is going
- ASEAN+3 starts work on $80 bln swap pool details
MANILA, Nov 20 - Finance and central bank officials from Japan, South Korea and China met Southeast Asian counterparts on Thursday to devise an action plan to prevent the global financial crisis from destabilising the regional economy. The meeting will
- Laine del Rossario A FilAm in Japan
Print | Email to friend Published: November 17, 2008 | Author: Pasckie Pascua Total Views: 228 | Rating: LAS VEGAS?Fall of last year, Ilongo-speaking Filipino-American Arlaine J. del Rosario or Laine to many, won first prize in a Japanese speech
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The Philippines were ceded by Spain to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. They attained their independence in 1946 after being occupied by the Japanese in World War II. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986 when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile. In 1992, the US closed down its last military bases on the islands. The Philippines has had two electoral presidential transitions since Marcos' removal by "people power." In January 2001, the Supreme Court declared Joseph ESTRADA unable to rule in view of mass resignations from his government and administered the oath of office to Vice President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO as his constitutional successor. The government continues to struggle with ongoing Muslim insurgencies in the south.
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Reuters - A 6 percent fall in Asia pushed world stocks to their lowest in 5- years on Thursday, while oil fell below $53 and safe havens such as the yen gained on fears the global recession and a financial crisis will get uglier.
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