By Tarra Quismundo

A visiting lawmaker from the United States has lauded the Philippines’ “restraint” in dealing with China over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) issue and he hoped the Chinese side would “understand the need” to settle the long-drawn-out territorial dispute soon.
Posted: February 22nd, 2013 in Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »
By Tarra Quismundo

The United States is open to a review of rejected benefit claims of thousands of aging Filipino World War II veterans as deserving former servicemen should receive the compensation due them, the chair of the US House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs said Friday.
Posted: February 22nd, 2013 in Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »