Auto industry sees better future with Aquino's SONA Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—The local auto industry expressed on Tuesday 'renewed and stronger hope for a brighter future' given President Benigno Aquino III's firm stand to get rid of corruption and hold those accountable for their actions. | 'He is a catalyst for change. His firm stand against all forms...
Sarmiento appointed Pagcor chief Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino III Monday appointed Jorge Sarmiento, a former deputy commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, as president and chief operating officer of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor). | Sarmiento, brother of Election Commissioner R...
Auto industry sees better future with Aquino's SONA Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—The local auto industry expressed on Tuesday 'renewed and stronger hope for a brighter future' given President Benigno Aquino III's firm stand to get rid of corruption and hold those accountable for their actions. | 'He is a cat...
Sarmiento appointed Pagcor chief Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino III Monday appointed Jorge Sarmiento, a former deputy commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, as president and chief operating officer of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor...
Smartphones seen to drive industry shift Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—The fast-changing telecommunications industry is changing some more. | Where once voice and text messaging service provided the bulk of revenues for mobile phone firms, data services are now asserting themselves as the next big ...
Catholic Church calls on new Philippines president to scrap mining law Mineweb MANILA (Reuters) - | The Catholic Church in the Philippines, a powerful political and social force, has called on new President Benigno Aquino III to scrap a law that allows foreign investors to fully own local mining ventures. | The Catho...
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Gov't loses P1B in revenues to steel smuggling Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines -- Government losses related to technical smuggling of steel products have reached more than P1 billion as of the end of May, with some importers valuing thei...
Nursing out, agribusiness in as top job generator Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—Nursing is out, agribusiness is in. | Students who want to land local jobs easily after graduation should take note of the country's key employment generators...
Arroyo keeps full schedule on last work day as President Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was so busy on her last working day as the country's chief executive on Tuesday that she admitted not knowing what to wear for Wednesday, when she shall step down from power at noon. | 'I haven'...
Aquino names Cabinet members Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—A day before his inauguration, President-elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III on Tuesday named the members of his Cabinet. | They are: | 1. Paquito Ochoa Jr., Executive Secretary | 2. Alberto Romulo, Secretary of the Department of ...
School trains Filipinos for employment in the world's tourism industry Malaya | THE hospitality industry remains as a bright spot in the midst of challenging times. In fact, the Philippines stand a big chance to lift its economy by relying on its tourism and hospitality industries. On the global aspect, more hotels, restaurant...
Philippines launches kidney register to fight trafficking The Times Of India MANILA: The Philippines said Friday it is setting up a nationwide organ donor register in a bid to stop the practice of its poor selling their kidneys to make ends meet. | Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral said she hoped the project would help provid...
Local stock prices fall Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines – Local stocks fell mildly on Friday as fresh global jitters over the US economy gave investors an excuse to lock in early-week gains. | The main-share Philippine Stock Exchange index shed a marginal 2.4 points or 0.07 percent to close at 3,426.95. | Compared to last Friday's finish, however, the PSEi was still a net gainer of...
400 Killed in Flooding in Pakistan, Officials Say The New York Times | PESHAWAR, Pakistan — More than 400 people have died and thousands of others were made homeless as some of the worst floods in Pakistan’s history hit this northwestern region, provincial officials said. Saood Rehman/European Pressphoto Agency | An aerial view of flooded hit areas after heavy monsoon rains on the outskirts of Dera Ismai...
