Philippines–Is it time?

Recently, I spoke at a forum in Singapore attended by Filipino overseas workers who were considering returning to the Philippines, or at the very least, investing in Philippine instruments to prepare for eventual retirement. More here: Philippines–Is it time?

Where kidnapping is a lucrative industry

Using three glasses filled with kahawa (Tausug word for coffee), an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intelligence officer illustrated how kidnap for ransom groups have streamlined their cross border kidnapping modus operandi. "Imagine these glasses are cells. First cell will do intelligence gathering in Semporna, the second cell which is also based in Semporna will do the kidnapping and ... More here: Where kidnapping is a lucrative industry

Where kidnapping is a lucrative industry

Using three glasses filled with kahawa (Tausug word for coffee), an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intelligence officer illustrated how kidnap for ransom groups have streamlined their cross border kidnapping modus operandi. "Imagine these glasses are cells. First cell will do intelligence gathering in Semporna, the second cell which is also based in Semporna will do the kidnapping and ... More here: Where kidnapping is a lucrative industry

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Not just another cook-off

I was just about to join a Filipino community activity christened “adobo cooking competition” here in Michigan when I came across “The Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” on the Asian Food Channel (AFC), where 10 contestants from all over the world travel around the Philippines to recreate some of the country’s most famous delicacies for the $50,000 prize. Broadcast across 12 ... More here: Not just another cook-off

Casimero weighs in 5 pounds heavy, loses world title on scales

MANILA, Philippines - To win the IBF junior flyweight championship, Johnriel Casimero had to travel to Argentina, knock out the hometown favorite Luis Lazarte and survive an ugly riot where fans stormed the ring and attacked them with weapons. To lose the belt, all Casimero had to do was step on ... More here: Casimero weighs in 5 pounds heavy, loses world title on scales

Gov’t lawyers buck Gwen Garcia’s bid to travel

State prosecutors have opposed the request to travel to China by Cebu Rep. Gwen Garcia on the grounds she was not specifically invited and the trip was unnecessary. More here: Gov’t lawyers buck Gwen Garcia’s bid to travel