Tuesday, May 20, 2014

'Kidnapped victims safe'

KOTA KINABALU: RESCUING three foreigners who were abducted in the east coast of Sabah is high on the list of priorities for police here and in the Philippines. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib yesterday gave his assurance that Chinese tourist Gao Hua Yuan, 29; We (Sabah police) are still doing the investigation but on the part of rescuing, (Federal police in) Bukit Aman are doing their ... More here: 'Kidnapped victims safe'

South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

A South Korean firm has won an $82.9-million contract to upgrade an airport at one of the Philippines' hottest tourist destinations, authorities said Tuesday. The government named Kumho Industrial Co. as the successful bidder for the Puerto Princesa project, in a process that was largely funded by a $71.6-million Korean Export-Import Bank soft loan and was only open to South Korean companies ... More here: South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

Philippines holiday advert that only appears in the rain

Philippine airline launches novel holiday advertisement that is only visible when it's raining More here: Philippines holiday advert that only appears in the rain

South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

A South Korean firm has won an $82.9-million contract to upgrade an airport at one of the Philippines' hottest tourist destinations, authorities said Tuesday. The government named Kumho Industrial Co. as the successful bidder for the Puerto Princesa project, in a process that was largely funded by a $71.6-million Korean Export-Import Bank soft loan and was only open to South Korean companies ... More here: South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

Philippines Travel Warning

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the Philippines, in particular to the Sulu Archipelago, the island of Mindanao, and in the southern Sulu Sea area. More here: Philippines Travel Warning

Philippines rushes to save Boracay

MANILA - The Philippine government on Tuesday said it is bent on saving the island paradise of Boracay as climate change and unchecked development threatens to destroy the world famous white sand beach. More here: Philippines rushes to save Boracay

South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

A South Korean firm has won an $82.9-million contract to upgrade an airport at one of the Philippines' hottest tourist destinations, authorities said Tuesday. The government named Kumho Industrial Co. ... More here: South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

Stay away from Sulu, US warns citizens

MANILA, Philippines – The United States updated its travel advisory on the Philippines on Monday, May 19, citing "terrorist and insurgent activities" – particularly in the Sulu archipelago in Mindanao and in the southern Sulu Sea area – as "continuing threats." In a statement, the US State Department said this new ... More here: Stay away from Sulu, US warns citizens

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario to Travel to Cairo on Official Visit (Department of Foreign Affairs of ...

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines) Details Created on Friday, 16 May 2014 11:01 Last Updated on Friday, 16 May 2014 11:01 Published Date Hits: 203 16 May 2014 - Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. Del Rosario will undertake an official visit to Cairo, Egypt on May 19. During the one day visit, Secretary Del Rosario will meet... More here: Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario to Travel to Cairo on Official Visit (Department of Foreign Affairs of ...

South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

MANILA - A South Korean firm has won a US$82.9 million (S$104 million) contract to upgrade an airport at one of the Philippines' hottest tourist destinations, authorities said Tuesday. The government named Kumho Industrial Co. as the successful bidder for the Puerto Princesa project, in a process that was largely funded by a US$71.6 million Korean Export-Import Bank soft loan and was only open ... More here: South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

MANILA - A South Korean firm has won a US$82.9 million (S$104 million) contract to upgrade an airport at one of the Philippines' hottest tourist destinations, authorities said Tuesday. The government named Kumho Industrial Co. as the successful bidder for the Puerto Princesa project, in a process that was largely funded by a US$71.6 million Korean Export-Import Bank soft loan and was only open ... More here: South Korea's Kumho to upgrade Philippine airport

Terror alert up on Philippines - The Mindanao Examiner

ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / May 20, 2014) – The United States Department has warned American citizens to avoid travelling in the southern Philippines due to terrorism and strife, and threats of kidnappings. More here: Terror alert up on Philippines - The Mindanao Examiner