Philippines: UN works with communities to rebuild lives

New York, May 8 : Six months after Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines, while signs of recovery are starting to emerge, progress remains fragile, the United Nations on Wednesday said urging continued international support for the 14 million people affected. More here: Philippines: UN works with communities to rebuild lives

Sandigan lets Cebu ex-gov Garcia travel to China

The Sandiganbayan on Wednesday approved the request of Cebu Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia to travel to China and attend an international conference of legislators. More here: Sandigan lets Cebu ex-gov Garcia travel to China

Sandiganbayan OKs Gwen Garcia travel to China

MANILA, Philippines—The Sandiganbayan Second Division on Wednesday allowed Cebu Representative Gwendolyn Garcia to travel abroad. Garcia is facing two counts of graft and one count of illegal use of public funds for the Cebu government's purchase of 24.7 hectares of beachfront property for P98.9 million. Garcia will be going to China from May 8 to 18 to attend a conference. “Accordingly, accused ... More here: Sandiganbayan OKs Gwen Garcia travel to China

Sabah shaken by another Chinese tourist kidnapping

Fresh off a piracy case on Sunday, Sabah was shaken by the kidnapping of another Chinese national from an island nearby More here: Sabah shaken by another Chinese tourist kidnapping

Government eyes 'ideal' travel to PH

The Philippines will implement the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) next year, which the Department of Tourism (DOT) hopes will greatly improve the arrival experience of travelers to the country. More here: Government eyes 'ideal' travel to PH

The joys of being a political retiree (Second of a series)

You cannot run out of places to see and excite you, or local cultures to arouse your curiosity and interest and admiration, or local food to make you forget where you are, when you visit the many tourist attractions in the Philippines. The Internet is also full of information about places to visit in the Philippines. One example is the provincial government of Ilocos Norte, which has a visitor ... More here: The joys of being a political retiree (Second of a series)

Suspected Filipinos seize Chinese man in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) A Chinese national working at a fish farm in eastern Malaysia was kidnapped by gunmen early Tuesday and believed taken to the southern Philippines, where suspected insurgents are holding another Chinese... More here: Suspected Filipinos seize Chinese man in Malaysia