Philippines to host four-way maritime talks

Philippines to host four-way maritime talks Pakistan Daily Times MANILA: The Philippines is to hold four-way talks next month with fellow Southeast Asian nations with rival claims to South China Sea territories, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Wednesday. The deputy foreign ministers of Brunei, Malaysia ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines banks may merge, but don't expect broader consolidation Financial Times (blog) Two of the biggest banks in the Philippines said on Wednesday they were in talks about a merger that would create the country's biggest bank by assets. The plan bodes well for the Philippines, which has one of the smallest banking sectors among its ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines prepares Gaza, Israel evacuation plan CBS News MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is preparing evacuation plans for Filipinos trapped in Gaza and in Israel and hopes a cease-fire will allow them to safely escape the bombing there. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario says there are ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines closer to tobacco, alcohol tax hike AFP MANILA — The Philippines has moved closer to raising tobacco and alcohol taxes, the government said on Wednesday after the Senate passed a bill aimed at weaning millions of smokers off the habit. The Senate late Tuesday passed a bill that would raise ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Imelda Marcos secretary 'tried to sell missing $32 million Monet painting' Telegraph.co.uk The charge sheet says: "During her husband's presidency, Imelda Marcos used state assets to acquire a vast collection of artwork and other valuables. Much of the art adorned official Philippine government property in the Philippines and Manhattan." ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Philippines to Host Meeting on South China Sea Disputes Voice of America (blog) The Philippines says it will host a meeting next month with three fellow southeast Asian countries on how to resolve lingering territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Wednesday the December 12 meeting in ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippine telcos ordered to cut SMS fees, face fines ZDNet The National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) of the Philippines wants the three telcos--Globe Telecom, Sun Cellular and Smart Communications--to "immediately" reduce interconnection charges for SMS from 1 peso (US$0.024) to 0.8 peso ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines-Based Megachurch Rallies in Times Square for Superstorm Sandy ... Sacramento Bee NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- In the devastating wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) hosted an International Aid for Humanity event in New York City on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. See all stories on this topic »

Philippines: Fixed salary law for domestic help a step closer gulfnews.com Manila: Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress moved closer to passing a measure to provide better treatment of household workers in the Philippines as they agreed on provisions of the Kasambahay Bill. Kasambahay means house help. House ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines calls 4-country meeting to discuss territorial disputes in South ... Washington Post MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and three other Southeast Asian countries will meet next month to discuss territorial claims in the South China Sea as well as the role of China, which declares the entire area as its own, the country's top ... See all stories on this topic »

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