Thursday, April 10, 2014

Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

The Philippines is using "moral suasion" in its conflict with Asian giant China over their claims to parts of the South China Sea, a government spokesman said Thursday. This was why the Philippines filed a case to a UN tribunal, asking it to declare Beijing's claims of undisputed sovereignty over most of the sea as illegal, said Foreign Department spokesman Charles Jose. "Through moral suasion ... More here: Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is using "moral suasion" in its conflict with Asian giant China over their claims to parts of the South China Sea, a government spokesman said on April 10, Thursday. (READ: PH lawyer on China) This was why the Philippines filed a case to a UN tribunal, asking it ... More here: Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

US Federal Aviation Authority has restored the Category 1 rating to the Philippines

Good News! The Philippines is expecting increase in tourist arrivals from the US and Europe after the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and the European Union (EU) lifted aviation status on the Philippines. Its More Fun in the Philippines It was in 2008 when US FAA downgraded the aviation status of the Philippines to Category […] No visits yet The post US Federal Aviation Authority has ... More here: US Federal Aviation Authority has restored the Category 1 rating to the Philippines

Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is using "moral suasion" in its conflict with Asian giant China over their claims to parts of the South China Sea, a government spokesman said on April 10, Thursday. (READ: PH lawyer on China) This was why the Philippines filed a case to a UN tribunal, asking it ... More here: Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

MANILA - The Philippines is using "moral suasion" in its conflict with Asian giant China over their claims to parts of the South China Sea, a government spokesman said Thursday. This was why the Philippines filed a case to a UN tribunal, asking it to declare Beijing's claims of undisputed sovereignty over most of the sea as illegal, said Foreign Department spokesman Charles Jose. "Through moral ... More here: Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

Malaysia: Abductors want $11.3M for Chinese woman

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Gunmen have demanded a ransom of 500 million pesos ($11.3 million) for the release of a Chinese tourist abducted last week from a Malaysian resort off Borneo island, a Malaysian minister said Thursday. More here: Malaysia: Abductors want $11.3M for Chinese woman

Kidnappers demand $11 mln for Chinese tourist

Kidnappers based in the southern Philippines have demanded more than $11 million in ransom for a Chinese tourist abducted from a Malaysian dive resort, a senior minister said Thursday. Malaysian Home Minister Zahid Hamidi told AFP the family of Gao Huayun, who was kidnapped by gunmen on April 2 along with a Filipina resort worker, are negotiating with her abductors through an intermediary. Gao's ... More here: Kidnappers demand $11 mln for Chinese tourist

PH kidnappers demand $11 mln for Chinese tourist: Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur - Kidnappers based in the southern Philippines have demanded $11.25 million in ransom for a Chinese tourist abducted from a Malaysian dive resort, a senior minister said Thursday. Malaysian Home Minister Zahid Hamidi told AFP the family of Gao Huayun, who was kidnapped by gunmen on April 2 along with a Filipino resort worker, are […] More here: PH kidnappers demand $11 mln for Chinese tourist: Malaysia

Kidnappers demand $12m for Asian tourist

Kidnappers based in the southern Philippines have demanded $A12 million in ransom for a Chinese tourist. More here: Kidnappers demand $12m for Asian tourist