Manila Newspaper

Archive for February, 2010

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is lowering its tsunami alert after the eastern coastlines of the country passed the critical period of 1 to 2:30 p.m. on …

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The Philippines suffered from severe flooding during last year's typhoon season. But this year, authorities are worried about damage from a severe drought that has devastated agricultural areas and d…

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The Philippines ordered a limited precautionary evacuation on Sunday in coastal areas of 19 provinces along its eastern seaboard after raising the level of a tsunami alert issued following a massive e…

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MANILA: About 70 Islamic militants raided a village on a remote southern island in the Philippines on Saturday, killing 11 people, displacing hundreds and torching houses, officials said.Troops rushed…

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In 2010, My Philippine Retirement will join the ranks of other retirement websites. Unlike its contemporaries however, the new site doesn't come with a regular sales pitch. (

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(MENAFN) Philippines plans to issue its first ever sukuk (Islamic bonds) worth of $500 million, which comes in line with the government's efforts to diversify the country's portfolio, Reuters reported…

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CEBU, Philippines – Philippine Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, frontrunner in the presidential race, said he may consider raising taxes if elected if the budget gap was not cut quickly …

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REUTERS – Opposition senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino, son of the Philippines' democracy heroine Corazon "Cory" Aquino, said he may consider raising taxes if elected if it was clear the budget gap was …

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MANILA: Thousands living in Philippine provinces facing the Pacific Ocean evacuated their homes early Sunday hours before a tsunami from a major quake near Chile was expected to arrive, officials said…

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