Philippines, communist insurgents agree to truce

Justin Bieber Facing Philippines Ban for Mocking Manny Pacquiao's Boxing Defeat E! Online Politicians in the Philippines do not have Bieber fever. In fact, the nation's Congress is proposing a nationwide ban of Justin Bieber if he doesn't apologize for mocking boxer Manny Pacquiao. On Dec. 8, Pacquiano, beloved in his native Philippines ... See all stories on this topic » E! Online

Philippines, communist insurgents agree to truce CBC.ca The Communist Party of the Philippines says it has ordered the New People's Army to stop attacks on military and police forces starting Thursday. The cease-fire agreement was reached following a meeting of negotiators this week in the Netherlands where ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Survivor: Philippines - Survivor Live After Show ft. Denise CBS News Join host Bill Posley for the season finale of the Survivor Live After Show. Bill is joined by Survivor: Philippines runner-ups, Michael Skupin & Lisa Whelchel and Survivor: Philippines winner, Denise Stapley, as they recap their road to the finale ... See all stories on this topic »

Credit watchdog upgrades outlook on Philippines Inquirer.net Standard & Poor's has upgraded its outlook on the credit rating of the Philippines from "stable" to "positive," further triggering expectations that the country will finally be rewarded an investment grade in 2013. A positive outlook indicates that a ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines raises tobacco, alcohol taxes Channel News Asia MANILA: The Philippines on Thursday raised tobacco and alcohol taxes in a reform President Benigno Aquino hailed as helping to liberate "more Filipinos from the vices of smoking and drinking". Aquino, a smoker himself, said the "sin tax" law was a ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippine government, rebels agree on truce MiamiHerald.com (registration) MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine government and communist rebels have agreed on a nationwide truce to help restart peace talks to end one of Asia's longest-running insurgencies. The Communist Party of the Philippines says it has ordered the New ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines 1st Runner-Up in Miss Universe Wall Street Journal (blog) Janine Tugonon placed second in the Miss Universe in Las Vegas, Nevada, despite a groundswell of support in her native Philippines. Miss U.S.A., Olivia Culpo, took the Miss Universe crown, while Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, placed third. See all stories on this topic » Wall Street Journal (blog)

S&P raises Philippines outlook to 'positive' Inquirer.net MANILA, Philippines–Standard and Poor's raised its outlook on the Philippines' credit rating to "positive" from "stable" on Thursday, boosting the prospects of a long-sought investment-grade rating as early as next year. "In our view, the current ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines is 1st runner up in Miss Universe 2012 Rappler MANILA, Philippines (2nd Update) - Miss USA Olivia Culpo took home the Miss Universe 2012 crown in a Christmas-themed pageant that took place at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon was 1st ... See all stories on this topic »

The Booming Philippines' Missing Link: Foreigner Investors Jakarta Globe Employees walk out of a manufacturing company that assembles wiring harnesses, automobile instruments, battery cables and other automotive parts, after their shift in Calamba City, south of Manila on December 14, 2012. (Reuters Photo/Cheryl Ravelo) ... See all stories on this topic » Jakarta Globe

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