MANILA, Philippines – Tourist arrivals from Hong Kong are expected to increase further following the resolution of a long-running dispute over a hostage crisis that started in 2010. More here: Hong Kong tourist arrivals seen to rise
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
No tourist draw, Malang the croc will remain wild
The crocodile named Malang will no longer be a tourist attraction. More here: No tourist draw, Malang the croc will remain wild
'Most sorrowful regret'
Hong Kong yesterday lifted the black travel alert and diplomatic sanctions imposed on the Philippines after family members and survivors of the 2010 Manila bus hostage incident accepted the Philippines' "most sorrowful regret, profound sympathy and sincere condolences." More here: 'Most sorrowful regret'
Editorial: Greater German investments in Philippines
The Department of Finance (DOF) pushed for greater German investments in the Philippines during the recent German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV) Liebesmahl event in Hamburg, Germany, attended by over 500 German business executives of the OAV. The DOF stressed the need for greater business collaboration between the Germany and the Philippines and for the creation of a German House in ... More here: Editorial: Greater German investments in Philippines
Philippines' oldest artworks in danger of disappearing
BINANGONAN (Philippines) (AFP) - On a small rock wall a short drive from the Philippine capital, enigmatic carvings that are believed to date back 5,000 years are in danger of disappearing before their mysteries can be solved. The 127 engravings of people, animals and geometric shapes are the Southeast Asian nation's oldest known artworks, but encroaching urbanisation, vandals and the ravages of ... More here: Philippines' oldest artworks in danger of disappearing
Manila, HK settle 2010 spat
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong yesterday scrapped travel sanctions against the Philippines after Manila offered an apology and compensation for a hostage tragedy almost four years ago, settling a lengthy diplomatic spat between the two. More here: Manila, HK settle 2010 spat
Philippines Arrests Extremist In Malaysia Resort Kidnapping
A Chinese tourist and a Filipina resort worker were seized by suspected Abu Sayyaf members from a Malaysian resort earlier this month. Pic: Reuters ZAMBOANGA: Philippine forces today arrested a Muslim extremist believed to have taken part in the kidnapping of 21 people from a Malaysian resort in 2000, a senior commander said. More here: Philippines Arrests Extremist In Malaysia Resort Kidnapping
Spat over 2010 hostage tragedy settled; Hong Kong accepts apology
HONG KONG. — Hong Kong on Wednesday scrapped travel sanctions against the Philippines after Manila offered an apology and compensation for a hostage tragedy almost four years ago, settling a lengthy diplomatic spat between the two. More here: Spat over 2010 hostage tragedy settled; Hong Kong accepts apology
Hong Kong and Philippines settle spat over 2010 bus siege deaths
By Grace Li HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong scrapped travel sanctions against the Philippines on Wednesday after Manila issued an apology and offered greater compensation for the deaths of eight tourists during a hostage-taking and siege four years ago. Hong Kong and the Philippines have close economic ties, with more than 150,000 Filipino domestic helpers working in the city. Emotions remain ... More here: Hong Kong and Philippines settle spat over 2010 bus siege deaths
Hong Kong and Philippines settle spat over 2010 bus siege deaths
By Grace Li HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong scrapped travel sanctions against the Philippines on Wednesday after Manila issued an apology and offered greater compensation for the deaths of eight tourists during a hostage-taking and siege four years ago. Hong Kong and the Philippines have close economic ties, with more than 150,000 Filipino domestic helpers working in the city. Emotions remain ... More here: Hong Kong and Philippines settle spat over 2010 bus siege deaths
HK downgrades travel alert vs. PHL, settles Manila hostage row
The Hong Kong government on Wednesday downgraded the travel alert issued following the 2010 hostage crisis, after Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada made an apology and signed a joint agreement for the lifting of diplomatic sanctions imposed on the Philippines. More here: HK downgrades travel alert vs. PHL, settles Manila hostage row
Philippines' hostage row with HK over
MANILA (UPDATE) -The Hong Kong government said Wednesday a long-running dispute with the Philippines over a deadly hostage crisis had ended following a deal on an apology and compensation. More here: Philippines' hostage row with HK over
Hong Kong and Philippines settle spat over 2010 bus tragedy
By Grace Li HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong on Wednesday scrapped travel sanctions against the Philippines after Manila offered an apology and compensation for a hostage tragedy almost four years ago, settling a lengthy diplomatic spat between the two. Hong Kong and the Philippines have close economic ties, with more than 150,000 Filipino domestic helpers working in the city. But emotions still ... More here: Hong Kong and Philippines settle spat over 2010 bus tragedy
Travel alert lowered
The Security Bureau today lowered the black Outbound Travel Alert for the Philippines to amber. It reminded Hong Kong residents planning to visit the country, or already there, to monitor the situation, exercise caution and watch their personal safety. The bureau will closely monitor the situation in the country and issue updates through the media and the travel alert website . Hong Kong people ... More here: Travel alert lowered
Philippines' hostage row with HK over
MANILA (UPDATE) -The Hong Kong government said Wednesday a long-running dispute with the Philippines over a deadly hostage crisis had ended following a deal on an apology and compensation. More here: Philippines' hostage row with HK over
HK, Philippines Compromise Over Tourist Deaths
Hong Kong compromises with Philippines over apology for tourist deaths in 2010 hostage-taking More here: HK, Philippines Compromise Over Tourist Deaths
HK, Philippines compromise over Manila tourist deaths
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong and the Philippines have reached a compromise over Hong Kong's demand for an apology for the deaths of eight tourists in a bungled rescue attempt during a 2010 hostage-taking in Manila that soured relations. More here: HK, Philippines compromise over Manila tourist deaths
Hong Kong compromises with Philippines over apology for tourist deaths in 2010 hostage-taking
Hong Kong and the Philippines have reached a compromise over Hong Kong's demand for an apology for the deaths of eight tourists in a bungled rescue attempt during a 2010 hostage-taking in Manila that soured relations. More here: Hong Kong compromises with Philippines over apology for tourist deaths in 2010 hostage-taking
Hong Kong compromises with Philippines over apology for tourist deaths
HONG KONG - Hong Kong and the Philippines have reached a compromise over Hong Kong's demand for an apology for the deaths of eight tourists in a bungled rescue attempt during a 2010 hostage-taking in Manila that soured relations. The Philippine government has previously said it would not apologize. Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday to discuss the issue. More here: Hong Kong compromises with Philippines over apology for tourist deaths
HK, Philippines compromise over tourist deaths
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong and the Philippines have reached a compromise over Hong Kong's demand for an apology for the deaths of eight tourists in a bungled rescue attempt during a 2010 hostage-taking in Manila that soured relations. More here: HK, Philippines compromise over tourist deaths
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