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Soldiers wounded as rebels attack Xstrata mine in PhilippinesAFP - Communist guerrillas Sunday shot and wounded two Philippine soldiers after an attack that saw drilling equipment owned by the Swiss-based mining giant Xstrata set on fire.
Yahoo! – Jul 20, 2008 5:38 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Philippines to meet oil companies over price surge: officialsAFP - The Philippines government is seeking an urgent meeting with the heads of local oil refiners next week following a big rise in fuel prices on Saturday, officials said.
Yahoo! – Jul 19, 2008 5:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Telecom workers rescued in Philippines: policeAFP - Two kidnapped telecom workers have been rescued from suspected Muslim extremist gunmen in the southern Philippines, police said on Saturday, but their abductors escaped.
Yahoo! – Jul 19, 2008 03:49 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Microtel Inn and Suites Mactan in Cebu Now Offers Direct Online Reservations
Microtel Mactan in Cebu, Philippines, launches its online reservation system, which promises to yield convenient and secure bookings.
1888PressRelease.com – Jul 19, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Microtel Mactan in Cebu, Philippines, launches its online reservation system, which promises to yield convenient and secure bookings.
1888PressRelease.com – Jul 19, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai to Visit Singapore, the Philippines and Ethiopia
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Government of Canada News – Jul 18, 2008 6:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Arroyo's approval rating in Philippines hits lowAP - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's public support rating plunged last month to a record low, making her the country's most unpopular president since democracy was restored in 1986, a survey showed Friday.
Yahoo! – Jul 18, 2008 07:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Philippines Muslim area to expand
The Philippines government agrees a draft deal to expand an autonomous area granted to minority Muslims.
BBC News – Jul 17, 2008 6:53 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The Philippines government agrees a draft deal to expand an autonomous area granted to minority Muslims.
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Philippines hikes rates more than expected to curb inflation
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The central bank of the Philippines raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.75% on Thursday in a move to fight inflation. The bank said its baseline forecasts show the risk of inflation exceeding the inflation targets for 2008 and 2009. "Authorities believe that the series of policy adjustments will help to steer inflation towards its desired path for the medium term," the bank said in a statement. Most analysts had expected a hike of only 25 basis points. "This sparked an impressive 1.2% rally in the peso, which is still off about 7.7% for the year, making it among the worst performing Asian currencies," said currency strategists at Brown Brothers Harriman. In Manila, the PSE stock index finished up 0.8%. It is down 34% year-to-date. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 17, 2008 2:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The central bank of the Philippines raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.75% on Thursday in a move to fight inflation. The bank said its baseline forecasts show the risk of inflation exceeding the inflation targets for 2008 and 2009. "Authorities believe that the series of policy adjustments will help to steer inflation towards its desired path for the medium term," the bank said in a statement. Most analysts had expected a hike of only 25 basis points. "This sparked an impressive 1.2% rally in the peso, which is still off about 7.7% for the year, making it among the worst performing Asian currencies," said currency strategists at Brown Brothers Harriman. In Manila, the PSE stock index finished up 0.8%. It is down 34% year-to-date. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 17, 2008 2:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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StarTek Expands Internationally to Philippines
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PR Newswire – Jul 17, 2008 08:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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PR Newswire – Jul 17, 2008 08:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A Filipino embrace
For NBA players like Gilbert Arenas, who are making their first visit to the Philippines, the adoration of fans here can be both flattering and startling.
International Herald Tribune – Jul 17, 2008 05:18 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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For NBA players like Gilbert Arenas, who are making their first visit to the Philippines, the adoration of fans here can be both flattering and startling.
International Herald Tribune – Jul 17, 2008 05:18 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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