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Without ransom, Aussie would have been killed by Easter, says Basilan vice governor

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‘Smiling, skeletal’ is how Australian Warren Richard Rodwell is described after 15 months in captivity.  PHOTO/WESTERN MINDANAO WESTERN COMMAND

The freed Australian kidnap victim Warren Rodwell arrived in Manila on Monday afternoon, for rest and a medical check-up, according to officials.

Posted: March 25th, 2013 in Asia & Pacific,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »

American found dead in Makati hotel room

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The top official of a company which supplies industrial products to Southeast Asia was found dead in his hotel room in Makati City Monday morning.

Posted: March 18th, 2013 in Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »

Esmail Kiram II: Aquino never abandoned us

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Esmail Kiram II INQUIRER PHOTO/JOAN BONDOC

Sulu Sultan Bantilan Esmail Kiram II defended President Benigno Aquino III on Monday, saying his administration has never abandoned them.

Posted: March 11th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Global Nation Stories,Photos & Videos | Read More »

PH world tourism ranking up 12 points

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It’s getting more fun for the Philippines as the country’s standing in the world rose by 12 notches, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013.  PHOTO BY RICK ALBERTO

It’s getting more fun for the Philippines. The Philippines has become one of the “rising stars in emerging market economies” in travel and tourism as its standing in the world rose by 12 notches, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013.

Posted: March 8th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Marine scientists leave for Tubbataha

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Tubbataha Reefs. YVETTE LEE/CONTRIBUTOR

A team of marine scientists and divers from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) left for the Tubbataha Reefs Thursday to assess the damage caused by the grounding of a US warship there a week ago.

Posted: January 25th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Gov’t vets check if Mali fit for Thailand trip

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BORED AND IN MISERY?  Animal welfare activists believe Manila Zoo’s lone elephant Mali badly needs company and a change of environment. AFP PHOTO

Mali, the Manila Zoo’s only elephant, has been undergoing tests at the Bureau of the Animal Industry to determine if she is fit to be transferred to a sanctuary in Thailand as animal welfare advocates want.

Posted: January 16th, 2013 in Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

Are steaks for US troops exempt from inspection?

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Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala. INQUIRER file photo

Are food products for US troops in the Philippines covered by the Visiting Forces Agreement and should they be exempt from quarantine inspection?

Posted: January 5th, 2013 in Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »

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