BOC asks Laos Embassy to justify importation of 3 exotic sports cars

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has asked the embassy of Laos to justify its duty-free importation of three high-end sports cars—a Ferrari Spider and two Lamborghini Aventadors.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has asked the embassy of Laos to justify its duty-free importation of three high-end sports cars—a Ferrari Spider and two Lamborghini Aventadors.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday added to international pressure on the authoritarian government in Laos to investigate the disappearance a month ago of a prominent social activist and reunite him with his family.

There is no word about Ramon Magsaysay laureate Sombath Somphone six days after he was reported missing in Laos.

President Benigno Aquino III sought assurances from European leaders for the protection of overseas Filipino workers as he hobnobbed with his counterparts at the 9th Asia Europe Meeting here.

President Benigno Aquino III isn’t easing up attacks on former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in his meetings with overseas Filipinos.

President Benigno Aquino III defended his jet-setting ways, saying his travels were fewer than that of his predecessor, former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

In meetings on Monday with President Benigno Aquino III, leaders of the European Union (EU), Switzerland and Norway declared support for an Asean approach to the territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

President Benigno Aquino III defended his travels abroad before the Filipino community in Laos People’s Democratic Republic, saying his trips were fewer than those of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

President Benigno Aquino said Sunday the Philippines would raise the issue of the overlapping claims to the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) during a summit of Asian and European leaders in Laos this week.

The plight and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will figure prominently in President Aquino’s talks with European leaders during the 9th Asia Europe Meeting Summit (Asem) here, according to Philippine Ambassador Lumen Isleta.

If you are a Filipino worker from Thailand on a visa-run, chances are, you will go to the Royal Thai Embassy in Laos and stay at Bahay Pinoy Guest House and Restaurant in Rue Bourichane, about 15 meters from the embassy.

A meeting with the Filipino community is at the top of President Aquino’s schedule when he flies to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) on Sunday for the 9th Asia Europe Meeting (Asem).