Philippines

Philippines

The Republic of the Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia. It has an estimated population of about 92 million people. It is a newly industrialized country, listed on the roster of the "Next Eleven" economies.

MANILA, Philippines – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has appointed Cebu Representative Antonio Cuenco Philippine ambassador to Italy, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said over radio Saturday. Cuenco, a close ally of the President, will assume the ...  
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ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Mindanao Federation of Shippers’ Association (MINFESA) presented to the government a proposal that would connect via sea lanes Northern and Southern Mindanao which is aimed to propel socio-economic development and activities in the region. Recommended Articles:? ../../../../node/231607/chr-mulls-writ-amparo-maguindanao-massacre ../../../../node/231624/noynoy-compensate-fund-lack-with-effort ../../../../node/231615...  
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Filipinos have long been inured to poll-related violence in their country, but even jaded observers were stunned by the unprecedented mass murder last Monday of 57 people in Maguindanao, a politically volatile province on Mindanao Island. A scion of a powerful political clan allied with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is the suspected mastermind of the massacre.  
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MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections has received 46 certificates of candidacy for president, including the one filed by Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III Saturday, records from the legal department showed. There are four ...  
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A member of Philippine Army’s Task Force Davao inspects a passenger bus bound to Cotabato City from Davao City in Mindanao. The tight security came after 57 people, including more than two dozen journalists who were accompanying political campaigners, were brutally killed by supporters of a rival faction in Maguindanao province. (Mindanao Examiner Photo / Geo Solmerano)COTABATO CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / November 28, 2009) – The...  
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Soaring 40 storeys atop Makati’s Golden Triangle, the country’s most desired piece of real estate, is the fabulous new Grand Soho Makati (GSM), soon to be the most coveted boutique residence in the metro. Who is the developer behind GSM? Grand Soho Makati is another topnotch project of Century Properties Group. It is a joint venture project of Century Properties with United Coconut Planters Bank or UCPB. Grand Soho Makati Video Presentation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWWU9QKT2b0 Grand Soho Makati lies in the heart of Makati’s Golden Triangle, the most expensive and most desired real estate in the city. Flanked by dynamic thoroughfares Buendia, Makati and Ayala Avenues, ... Read Full Story
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From the developers of Essensa East Forbes, judged by Asiaweek as the best residential building in the Philippines... comes another breakthrough development... South of Market, or SoMa for short... SoMa is situated in exciting, entertaining Fort Bonifacio. Fort Bonifacio is Philippines' newest central business district (CBD) and the only masterplanned city in the country today. Location Map Over and above the comforts of well-planned amenities within the building, SoMA provides you with accessibility to the following: Shopping-- Market! Market!, PriceSmart, Glorietta, Rockwell, MC Home Depot, San Antonio Arcade, Rustan's Supermarket, Schools-- International School, Japanese School, British School, Victory Learning Institute, Makati Gospel Church, Assumption, ... Read Full Story
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SoMa is situated in exciting, entertaining Fort Bonifacio. Fort Bonifacio is Philippines' newest central business district (CBD) and the only masterplanned city in the country today. Just a stone's throw away from the newest shopping and transportation hub Market! Market! SoMa is also conveniently close to 5 major local and international schools – the International School, the British school, the Japanese School, Victory Learning Institute and Summit School. Within minutes are retail and dining establishments, golf and sports facilities, a dedicated information technology building and office centers. A world-class hospital and a church are coming up nearby. SoMa also takes full advantage of the ... Read Full Story
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It is the luxury, prestige, central location and history of Knightsbridge in London that has inspired Makati’s most desired new residential high-rise — The Knightsbridge Residences at Century City . A majestic structure striking a magnificent silhouette against the Makati skyline. Discover more at http://mycenturycity.com/knightsbridge/frame.html Read Full Story
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A judge has delayed his ruling on whether a former Philippine National Police officer who served prison time for receiving classified U.S. government documents will be extradited to face murder charges. U.S. Magistrate Esther Salas heard arguments Monday on Michael Ray Aquino's attempt to fight extradition. Aquino and two other men have been charged with a double murder nine years ago. Aquino's attorney says the evidence doesn't establish Aquino ordered the murders. Aquino pleaded guilty in 2007 to accepting documents from a former U.S. Marine at Fort Monmouth who once worked for Vice Presidents Al Gore and Dick Cheney. Prosecutors said the documents were ... Read Full Story
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