Philippines govt taking Islamic State seriously

PHILIPPINES - The government isn't taking lightly the threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) to the Philippines, Malacañang said on Saturday. So far, the military has maintained that IS has no direct ties with the Abu Sayyaf, which has threatened to behead one of two German hostages it is holding by Oct. 10 unless Germany withdraws its support for a US-led air campaign against the jihadist group ... More here: Philippines govt taking Islamic State seriously

Philippines govt taking Islamic State seriously

PHILIPPINES - The government isn't taking lightly the threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) to the Philippines, Malacañang said on Saturday. So far, the military has maintained that IS has no direct ties with the Abu Sayyaf, which has threatened to behead one of two German hostages it is holding by Oct. 10 unless Germany withdraws its support for a US-led air campaign against the jihadist group ... More here: Philippines govt taking Islamic State seriously

The shameful story of Australia’s serial husbands

Coober Pedy is a long way from the Philippines, but that's how far Rose has travelled to be with her new husband; his seventh wife, it's been rumoured. More here: The shameful story of Australia’s serial husbands

Construction in the Philippines - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SynopsisThis report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights into the Philippine construction industry including:• The Philippine construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and type of construction... More here: Construction in the Philippines - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018

US government to its people: Stay away from these countries

In total, the State Department has travel warnings in place for 41 nations. read more More here: US government to its people: Stay away from these countries

Back to basics in Calaguas Island

Backpackers hankering for a picture-perfect beach and rustic atmosphere can find it here in this group of islands that are tagged as the Philippines’ best emerging destination. More here: Back to basics in Calaguas Island

China travel warning hits Philippine tourism industry

Tens of thousands of Chinese tourists have cancelled trips to the Philippines after a travel warning by Beijing, inflicting major pain on hotels, airlines and tour operators, industry figures said on ... More here: China travel warning hits Philippine tourism industry