Philippines keeps watch on China's leadership change

Philippines keeps watch on China's leadership change BBC News The Philippines' main trading partners are currently Japan and the United States, but Roberto de Ocampo, a former Philippine finance secretary, believes they are both likely to be overtaken by China within a decade. Continue reading the main story ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Philippine man needs one million dollars to escape Saudi beheading NDTV Manila: A Philippine worker condemned to death in Saudi Arabia for murder has won a four-month reprieve to raise four million riyals ($1.066 million) and avoid execution by beheading, officials said on Wednesday. Saudi authorities approved the stay ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines to Urge China to Start Sea Code Talks at Summit Businessweek Philippine President Benigno Aquino will urge China to start negotiations on a set of rules to avoid conflict in the South China Sea during a regional summit next week, a government official said. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations in ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines may bar workers from Taiwan over payment issue: official Focus Taiwan News Channel 14 (CNA) A Philippine labor official said Wednesday his country may stop allowing people to work as domestic helpers in Taiwan, following disagreements on who should cover payments required for the workers. At a meeting with Taiwan's Council of Labor ... See all stories on this topic »

Survivor Philippines: Lisa Welchel flushes out immunity idols HULIQ Last week's tribal council was hilarious. The group decided they'd vote out Penner, but Penner won immunity and was untouchable at tribal council. Fortunately, this season's "Survivor" is packed with people who've played the game before and celebrities ... See all stories on this topic » HULIQ

The Philippine Azkals versus the Singapore Lions - Who has the biggest bite? GMA News In the last friendly match before the Suzuki Cup for the Azkals, the Philippines will once more take on their South East Asian rivals, Singapore, Thursday in Cebu, at the Cebu City Sports Complex. Having jumped a rank in the region, the Azkals are now ... See all stories on this topic »

Contractor questions Subic tests on wastewater samples Inquirer.net retired Vice Adm. Mateo Mayuga, chairman and CEO of Glenn Defense Marine Asia Philippines Inc., said in a statement. Mayuga said "fingerprinting" means that surrounding waters must be tested "to find out if the 'fingerprint' of the specimen drawn is ... See all stories on this topic » Inquirer.net

Landmine clearing in southern Philippines to start soon Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and a foreign-backed organization will soon conduct anti-personnel landmines clearance operations in the conflict-affected areas in the southern region ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippine economy seen to slow down in 3Q MENAFN.COM Philippine economy seen to slow down in 3Q. Nov 15, 2012 (Menafn - The Manila Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --Weather disturbances may slow down the Philippine economy in the third quarter of the year, however, ... See all stories on this topic »

Status Quo On Party-List Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines --- The accreditation of not only four but eight party-list groups that had been disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2013 elections has been restored temporarily by the Supreme Court (SC). In a status quo ... See all stories on this topic »

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