Philippines protest Chinese water cannon attack

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government summoned China's top envoy in Manila on Tuesday to protest what it said was the firing of a water cannon by a Chinese government vessel to drive away Filipino fishermen in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the latest barb in their territorial rift. More here: Philippines protest Chinese water cannon attack

Leading recruitment firm in Asia opens office here

Andrew Chan, Founder and CEO of ACI HR Solutions Limited, a travel, Tourism, hospitality and lifestyle executive search and recruitment firm in Asia, has announced the opening of their first franchise operations in Manila, Philippines. The new joint managing directors of ACI HR Solutions in the Philippines, Consul General a.h. Robert Lim Joseph and Ms. […] More here: Leading recruitment firm in Asia opens office here

WA measles spike ‘from Philippines’

HIGHEST rate of measles cases in WA since 2006 is blamed on recent travel to the Philippines. More here: WA measles spike ‘from Philippines’

WA measles spike blamed on Philippines

There's been the biggest spike in measles cases in WA in eight years, and it is being blamed on travellers bringing the disease home from the Philippines. More here: WA measles spike blamed on Philippines

Measles spike blamed on Philippines

There's been the biggest spike in measles cases in WA in eight years, and it is being blamed on travellers bringing the disease home from the Philippines. More here: Measles spike blamed on Philippines

US lawmakers to visit PH next week

Manila, Philippines - A new bipartisan United States congressional delegation (codel) will visit the Philippines next week amid intensified efforts of US President Barack Obama’s administration to push its Asia pivot agenda. The eight-member codel will leave Washington, DC Saturday (Sunday Manila time) for the 10-day travel to Asia. Aside from the Philippines, the US lawmakers, led by House ... More here: US lawmakers to visit PH next week

How to Travel in the Philippines Cheaply but Safely

Philippines is an archipelago, consisting of 7,107 islands located in South East Asia. Its remote location seems to be less attractive to some backpackers, as these nomads prefer to traverse the popular overland backpacking hotspots like Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Traveling to Philippines requires careful planning as there are a lot of places to be […] No visits yet The post How to Travel ... More here: How to Travel in the Philippines Cheaply but Safely