Monday, January 20, 2014

Philippines vows crackdown on online child sex abuse

MANILA - The Philippines on Saturday vowed to crack down on online child sex abuse, days after a global police operation dismantled a paedophile ring that streamed live sexual abuse of Filipino children over the Internet. Police in Britain, Australia and the Philippines Thursday said they had jointly cracked a paedophile ring which exploited children as young as six. In some cases the victims ... More here: Philippines vows crackdown on online child sex abuse

Yao beefs up airline, hotel ventures in key tourist spots

Businessman Alfredo Yao is beefing up its airline and hotel businesses in key tourist spots in the Philippines. More here: Yao beefs up airline, hotel ventures in key tourist spots

Philippines vows crackdown on online child sex abuse

MANILA - The Philippines on Saturday vowed to crack down on online child sex abuse, days after a global police operation dismantled a paedophile ring that streamed live sexual abuse of Filipino children over the Internet. More here: Philippines vows crackdown on online child sex abuse

Kerala Tourism a hit at Finland's travel fair

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 (IANS) Kerala Tourism turned out to be a hit at the prestigious MATKA Nordic Travel Fair 2014, held in Helsinki, Finland, Jan 16-19, state tourism officials said Monday. Unfolding its niche products and bewitching beauty, Kerala pavilion drew keen interest among the steady stream of visitors and trade members drawn from across the globe to the fair, touted as the ... More here: Kerala Tourism a hit at Finland's travel fair

Turnoff from ‘fun in the Philippines’

The slew of holidays during the Christmas season is often an enticing opportunity for leisurely travel around the country. And so it was particularly during the dry and cool weeks just past. More here: Turnoff from ‘fun in the Philippines’

Sunday, January 19, 2014

PHILIPPINES PRESS-RC Cola to set up plants in Thailand Myanmar - Star

The exclusive manufacturer and distributor of RC Cola in the Philippines will put up plants in Thailand and Myanmar and construction may start this year, as it seeks to expand its presence in Southeast Asia, the Philippine Star newspaper reported. The group of Filipino businessman Alfredo Yao has infused its 99.99 percent stake in RC Cola maker ARC Refreshments Corp into the shell company of ... More here: PHILIPPINES PRESS-RC Cola to set up plants in Thailand Myanmar - Star

Philippines police urged to respect foreigners

Immigration Commissioner takes exception to recent incidents of extortion More here: Philippines police urged to respect foreigners