Friday, April 4, 2014

How travel insurance can save your trip

MANILA, Philippines – Travel insurance is one of the most misunderstood risk management tools and is usually the first thing that gets scratched off the travel budget. More here: How travel insurance can save your trip

Chinese tourist and hotel receptionist kidnapped in Malaysia

Suspected insurgents from Philippines seized women from tourist resort before fleeing in speed boat, officials say A Chinese tourist and hotel receptionist have been kidnapped by suspected Filipino insurgents in Malaysia, officials say. Six men armed with pistols are said to have raided the Singamata Reef resort late on Wednesday before fleeing in a speed boat. A police report said the Chinese ... More here: Chinese tourist and hotel receptionist kidnapped in Malaysia

Chinese tourist and hotel receptionist kidnapped in Malaysia

Suspected insurgents from Philippines seized women from tourist resort before fleeing in speed boat, officials say A Chinese tourist and hotel receptionist have been kidnapped by suspected Filipino insurgents in Malaysia, officials say. Six men armed with pistols are said to have raided the Singamata Reef resort late on Wednesday before fleeing in a speed boat. A police report said the Chinese ... More here: Chinese tourist and hotel receptionist kidnapped in Malaysia

Kidnapped tourist, hotel worker, being held on Philippines island

Gunmen who kidnapped a Chinese tourist and a Filipino worker from a Malaysian resort have brought their captives to an island township in the Philippines' southernmost province, authorities said Friday. More here: Kidnapped tourist, hotel worker, being held on Philippines island

Philippines, Singapore eye regional stability

Manila, Philippines --- The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to boost their synergy on defense and security – particularly on training and intelligence-sharing – in their effort to promote stability in the region. Forging closer bilateral cooperation on trade, tourism and investments was also discussed by President Benigno S. Aquino III and Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam during a ... More here: Philippines, Singapore eye regional stability

Abu Sayyaf behind abduction of Pinay, Chinese in Sabah

MANILA (Updated) -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Friday that the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was behind the kidnapping of a Chinese tourist and a Filipina worker from a resort in Sabah. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, quoting AFP public affairs office chief Lieutenant Colonel... More here: Abu Sayyaf behind abduction of Pinay, Chinese in Sabah

AFP tags Abu Sayyaf in Sabah abduction

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has tagged the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group of being behind the kidnapping of a Chinese tourist and a Filipina worker from a resort in Sabah, Malaysia. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda,... More here: AFP tags Abu Sayyaf in Sabah abduction

Philippines says kidnappers brought captives from Malaysia to southern Philippine island

Philippine authorities say gunmen who kidnapped a Chinese tourist and a Filipino worker at a Malaysian resort have brought their captives to an island township in the Philippines' southernmost province. More here: Philippines says kidnappers brought captives from Malaysia to southern Philippine island

Philippines says captives are on southern island

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities say gunmen who kidnapped a Chinese tourist and a Filipino worker at a Malaysian resort have brought their captives to an island township in the Philippines' southernmost province. More here: Philippines says captives are on southern island

Authorities say Chinese tourist and hotel worker kidnapped from resort in eastern Malaysia

Suspected Filipino insurgents seized a Chinese tourist and a hotel worker from a dive resort in eastern Malaysia and then fled by speed boat, Malaysian and Philippine officials said Thursday. More here: Authorities say Chinese tourist and hotel worker kidnapped from resort in eastern Malaysia