Philippines

Philippines joins global celebration of Seafarer’s Day

19 Jun 2013

The Philippines, a fast-growing seafaring country in the Asia-Pacific region, is joining the worldwide celebration of the "Day of the Seafarer" on June 25, Dr. Maximo Q. Mejia Jr., administrator of Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) announced.

Philippines Golan peacekeepers to stay for now

19 Jun 2013

The Philippines Wednesday said it would keep its peacekeepers in the Golan Heights until at least August, and may stay longer if the United Nations increased security there.

Tobacco enriches, corrupts northern Philippines

19 Jun 2013

Tobacco enriches and corrupts in the dry, sun-drenched northern Philippines, where family fortunes as well as political empires are built on the golden leaf.