Philippine navy rescues 100 sea turtles from Chinese poachers in Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines - Philippine sailors rescued more than a hundred sea turtles from poachers but Chinese nationals who were allegedly buying the endangered animals escaped, the navy said Friday (November 30, 2012). At least 123 turtles were recovered from three fishpens off the western island of Balabac...

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2 new Sokol Combat utility Helicopters delivered to Philippine Airforce; now 6 Sokol

 The "Sokol" helicopters were purchased from Augusta PZL Swidnik of Italy and Poland. Photo: diversityhuman.com Second batch of Sokol choppers delivered to Philippines Air Force Philippines – The second batch of Sokol combat utility helicopters, aimed at boosting the military's operations were delivered to the Philippine Air Force....

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China police prepares to takeover Philippine Naval Ships patrolling in West Philippines Sea

China plans to board Philippine ships THE commander of the military's Western Command yesterday protested a reported plan of China to board and search ships that will enter its claimed territories in the South China Sea or West Philippine Sea. "That's a violation of the international passage," said...

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Global Distrust to China Mount: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Brunei, Malaysia rejects Passport – USA Speaks Up!

New china passport depicting territories of Vietnam, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and India:  China said - Translation: Shut up, and take it. TAIPEI, Taiwan — China's latest diplomatic train wreck, this time involving new passports containing watermarked maps of Beijing's hotly contested territorial claims, prompted the familiar protests...

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Philippine economy shines in third quarter, highlights Southeast Asia resilience

A worker counts one thousand pesos bills inside a money changer in Manila November 28, 2012. The Philippine peso hovered around its strongest level in more than 4-1/2 years on Wednesday after stronger growth data, while most other emerging Asian currencies slid on worries about the looming U.S....

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Philippines says will not stamp visa in new Chinese passport, will issue separate visa form

New printed China Passport includes the Territory of the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and India MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has become the latest country to say it will not stamp visas in a new Chinese passport because it includes a map of the South China...

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3rd Quarter 2012 Philippine Economy Growth 7.1% higher than expected - $17 billion of investment in roads and airports

Pedestrians walk past a billboard outside a shopping mall in central Manila, the Philippines. Photographer: Julian Abram Wainwright/Bloomberg Philippines 7.1% Growth Surprise May Herald End of Rate Cuts Philippine growth unexpectedly accelerated last quarter to the fastest pace since 2010 as government spending and investment increased, easing pressure...

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The Philippines set to led the World for Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) by 2015

Philippines is set to led KPO in the world by 2015. Philippines is the 3rd - largest English Speaking country in the world. By: James Grundvig - Epoch Times Contributor The Philippines, the World's New Call Center Capital Interview with Gillian Virata of Business Process Association Philippines Quietly, with...

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Philippines top 4th Best Market in FORBES Top countries to do business: ahead of China, India

The Philippines placed 87th among 141 countries in the Forbes' Best Countries for Business List, beating China and India but still behind most of its Southeast Asian neighbors. The Aquino government welcomed reports that the Philippines placed 87th among 141 countries in the Forbes' Best Countries for Business...

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With balls: BIR Kim Henares Equipped with Gun; rap cases ₱5.5 billion tax evasion to businessmen

Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares. Photo: PhiSTAR Philippine tax sheriff takes aim at cheats to hit target MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' chief tax collector is constantly thinking about targets. Sometimes she picks up an assault rifle and hits them. In July 2010, newly-elected...

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Israel Ask the Philippine to Lift Travel Ban and Welcome more Filipinos

Israel - Gaza War Scene. Photo: japanfocus.org Israeli envoy seeks lifting of Philippines ban on workers in wake of cease-fire Israel's envoy to Manila says he will ask the government to lift a ban on the deployment of Filipino workers to Israel following the end of heavy fighting between...

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