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Philippines Aims to Boost Mining Revenue Wall Street Journal The Philippines unveiled a new mining law that aims to generate more revenue from the sector even as it imposed a moratorium on new contracts. See all stories on this topic »

Philippines: new law needed before granting new mine deals Reuters Manila hopes Congress approves mining royalty of 5-7 pct* New royalty could be applied to existing projects* Manila to bid out mining tenements, abandoned minesBy Erik dela CruzMANILA, July 9 (Reuters) See all stories on this topic »

Japan Steps Up to the South China Sea Plate Wall Street Journal The Philippines and Vietnam have been raising a storm about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea, but they're not the only ones voicing worry. Japan has been playing a relatively quiet, though significant role. It may not have a direct stake in ... See all stories on this topic » Wall Street Journal

Muslim rebel leader says peace talks with Philippine government at 'make or ... Washington Post MANILA, Philippines — The leader of the largest Muslim rebel group in the southern Philippines said Monday that yearslong talks with the government have reached a "make or break" stage. Al Haj Murad Ibrahim expressed hope a peace accord could be ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines plans record infrastructure budget for 2013 Reuters Manila proposes $9.6 billion infrastructure spending* Gov't forecasts growth of 6 to 7 pct in 2013 (Adds quotes, background)MANILA, July 9 (Reuters) - The Philippines plans to spend arecord 404.6. See all stories on this topic »

Philippines releases new mining order Financial Times Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino, president of the Philippines, has released a new executive order on mining that maintains a freeze on new permits but rows back from tough regulations proposed in an earlier draft. The new order, published on Monday, See all stories on this topic »

Philippines press for negotiations with Islamic Front ABC Online The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is expressing cautious optimism about negotiations with the Philippines Government. See all stories on this topic »

Philippines wants mining companies to pay more Inquirer.net (blog) The Philippines said Monday it was seeking to increase royalties from mining companies while imposing more restrictions to protect the environment and local communities. See all stories on this topic » Inquirer.net (blog)

Philippine Coast Guard to get 12 boats from Japan Inquirer.net (blog) The Philippines and Japan have agreed to further enhance their bilateral cooperation on shared regional strategic concerns, including maritime security, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. See all stories on this topic »

Philippines President signs mining policy after delays Creamer Media's Mining Weekly MANILA - Philippine President Benigno Aquino has signed a new executive order spelling out the government's policy on mining, a move that will influence the development of $12-billion worth of new projects over the next five years, officials said. The ... See all stories on this topic »

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