Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Keep it simple, Church told, as plans for Pope visit get going

Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines is five months away, but preparations are already under way, including the widening of roads, in typhoon-stricken Leyte province, where he is expected to travel. More here: Keep it simple, Church told, as plans for Pope visit get going

’Slain’ Southeast Asian militant bomb maker is alive: Philippines

In thisJune 20, 2014 file photo, a Philippine police officer escorts Abu Sayyaf extremist group leader Khair Mundos, right, after his arraignment at courts inside a police camp in Taguig City, south of Manila. More here: ’Slain’ Southeast Asian militant bomb maker is alive: Philippines

Developers discuss investment opportunities at ecozones

Republic Act 7916, the Philippine Economic Zone Act of 1995, created special economic zones from areas that are highly developed or which have the potential to be developed into agro-industrial, industrial tourist/ recreational, commercial, banking, investment, and financial centers. Within an ecozone are industrial estates (IEs), export processing zones (EPZs), free trade zones, and tourist or ... More here: Developers discuss investment opportunities at ecozones

Philippines sending ship for workers trapped in Libya

The Philippines said Tuesday it would send a ship to pick up at least 700 of its nationals trapped in strife-torn Libya as it presses on with efforts to rescue thousands of workers. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said it would pick up Filipinos from Misrata and Benghazi and hopefully Sirte, adding that others could still flee across the land border to Tunisia. "We have 400 from Misrata, we ... More here: Philippines sending ship for workers trapped in Libya

‘Slain’ Malaysian militant is still alive, says Philippines

The Philippine military said today one of Southeast Asia's top Islamic militants was alive, more than two years after jubilantly declaring he had been killed in a US-backed airstrike. Zulkifli Abdul Hir, alias Marwan, a Malaysian bomb maker with a US$5-million (RM16 million) US-government bounty on his head, is roaming the southern... More here: ‘Slain’ Malaysian militant is still alive, says Philippines

AirAsia to resume Kuala Lumpur-Clark flights

CLARK FREEPORT -- The AirAsia will resume its four times a week flights to Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur-Clark and vice versa -- starting October 17, 2014. Passengers may book this new route with a base fare promo of P710 only for Clark to Kuala Lumpur beginning today. More here: AirAsia to resume Kuala Lumpur-Clark flights

AirAsia taps Amadeus for booking flights

Travel agencies in the Philippines can now book AirAsia flights after Amadeus provided the low-cost carrier (LCC) with its light ticketing technology. AirAsia becomes the first airline in the Asia Pacific region to use the technology which combines Amadeus traditional shopping, booking and back-office flows with real-time dynamic fares provided through AirAsia’s XML connection. The technology ... More here: AirAsia taps Amadeus for booking flights

'Slain' Southeast Asian militant is alive: Philippines

MANILA - The Philippine military said Wednesday one of Southeast Asia's top Islamic militants was alive, more than two years after jubilantly declaring he had been killed in a US-backed airstrike. Zulkifli bin Abdul Hir, alias Marwan, a Malaysian bomb maker with a US$5-million US-government bounty on his head, is roaming the southern Philippines, senior military officials said. "He is alive and ... More here: 'Slain' Southeast Asian militant is alive: Philippines

'Slain' Southeast Asian militant is alive: Philippines

The Philippine military said Wednesday (Aug 6) one of Southeast Asia's top Islamic militants was alive, more than two years after jubilantly declaring he had been killed in a US-backed airstrike. More here: 'Slain' Southeast Asian militant is alive: Philippines

Curfew helping restore tourist confidence, says Sabah minister

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 5 — The curfew along Sabah’s restive east coast has helped restore tourist confidence in the area but the number of Chinese tourists are still depressed, state Tourism, Culture... More here: Curfew helping restore tourist confidence, says Sabah minister

More travel on AirAisa

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