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Lindian Resources intersects new zone of high grade gold at Masapelid in the Philippines An Australian firm; Lindian Resources (ASX: LIN) has discovered copper and high grade gold at the Masapelid Project in the Philippines , following assays from two recent drill holes. Drilling on a new target at the Sabang Prospect, on the southern portion of Masapelid, has identified supergene copper-silver-gold mineralization between 20 meters and 96 meters depth above an extensive interval of banded... Read Full Story
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Apple Craze hit not just Philippines but all around the World Computer and software giant Apple took a huge bite of profits recorded at a staggering $13.1 billion for its first quarter ending Dec. 31, 2011 – far above analysts' predictions. Total sales registered at $46.3 billion, almost double the $26.7 billion posted for the same period a year ago, with huge holiday sales of the iPad and the iPhone 4S attributed to the consumer electronic firm's windfall. Despite initial negative reviews... Read Full Story
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JETRO Competitiveness Survey In Asia The Philippines has emerged as the most competitive country among seven Asian economies as an investment destination and doing business whether in manufacturing or services sectors, the latest survey conducted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) revealed. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Cristino L. Panlilio said that JETRO came out with this Philippine Competitiveness survey by comparing the Philippines with six other Asian countries wherein... Read Full Story
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Philippines signed a 5 year contract in Italy Defense Ministry to acquire the following; Italian Fighter-bomber Jets Frigates Destroyer Unmanned surveillance Aircrafts Mr. Gazmin together with a team from the Department of National Defense's newly formed Acquisition Defense System (ADS), went to Italy to sign a five-year contract with that country's Defense Ministry for the acquisition of fighter-bomber jets, a frigate, a destroyer and unmanned surveillance aircrafts, among others. Gazmin... Read Full Story
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Maoist Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) NPA in the Philippines accused US of using the Philippine Navy as its "frontline force" against China in connection with the brewing conflict over the Spratly Islands. The China's funded Maoist CPP communist NPA in the Philippines even rejected by China recently show a gestures of supporting back China over Philippines Spratly territorial disputes to gain back the support of the Asian Communist Giant. NPA irk the armament upgrade of the... Read Full Story
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Zachary S. Welch/AP - Two decades after evicting U.S. forces from their biggest base in the Pacific, the Philippines is in talks with the Obama administration about expanding the American military presence in the island nation, the latest in a series of strategic moves aimed at China. Two decades after evicting U.S. forces from their biggest base in the Pacific, the Philippines is in talks with the Obama administration about expanding the American military presence in the island nation, the... Read Full Story
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Kong Qingdong, a direct descendant of the Chinese philosopher Confucius, stands in front of a painting depicting celebrities and world leaders, including a dancing Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, at the Confucius Peace Prize ceremony in Beijing December 9, 2011 For China's newest battle in the West Philippines Sea (South China Sea) , look no further than Hong Kong. As reported by India base news online, China's dominant website called the people of the Philippines , Vietnam and... Read Full Story
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U.S. and Philippine marine forces are preparing for the annual Balikatan Exercises (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) to hold combat drills at an oil rig in the Spratly Islands, Province of Palawan - West Philippines Sea (South China Sea) island which are claim by china to bolster the defense of such sensitive facilities in a bold move that may provoke protests from China, which claims waters in the surrounding areas or near the location of islands which under controlled by china. Lt. Gen. Juancho... Read Full Story
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The Bank of America-Merrill Lynch survey citing the Philippines as the third most preferred market for global fund managers reflects the positive outlook for the Philippine economy that is enhanced by the accountability, transparency and good governance espoused by the Aquino administration, a Palace official said Wednesday. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the Aquino administration remains positive that the Philippine economy will continue to grow amid the economic situation in... Read Full Story
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Manila - The name John McCain is no stranger to the Philippines, It was here where as a young man the senator's father served as commander at the former US Naval base at Subic Bay. McCain first tasted freedom from years as prisoner of war touching down at Clark Field on the Island of Luzon. With few exceptions; the American senator and his companions have probably one of the longest and strongest personal ties to the country. When McCain as well as Joe Liberman, as well as Sheldon Whitehouse... Read Full Story
