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Day of Valor: Lorenzana tells troops to follow deeds of WW2 heroes

Let us perpetuate the memory of their deeds to be emulated by future generations of Filipinos,” he said in a statement. April 9, the Day of Valor, marks the commemoration of the Fall of Bataan in 1942, and theRead more

 
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Chinese tourists' driver's licenses raise red flags in Japan

The representative added: "Suppose we suspect a license is fake. Do you expect us to contact the Philippine authorities to find out?" A representative of the National Police Agency said the police intend to work with government ministries andRead more

 
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FAST FACTS: US National Archives has a lot of World War II info

The US National Archives and Records Administration (Nara) considers the Philippine Archives Collection (PAC) an invaluable source of information on World War II in the Pacific. The PAC sheds light on the treatment of prisoners of war, military operationsRead more

 
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The flawed story about drugs and human rights in the Philippines

The US State Department warned drug trade and funding affected Philippine politics, as corruption undermined the rule of law. Yet, drug syndicates in Asia and Sinaloa, Mexico, saw the Philippines' transshipment potential. The Discovery Channel showed drug trade andRead more

 
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Pakistan summons US envoy over deadly crash

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan summoned the American ambassador on Sunday to lodge a formal protest after a road crash involving a U.S. Embassy vehicle killed a Pakistani motorcyclist. Ambassador David Hale was told that another man riding on the motorcycleRead more

 
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PH to observe 76th anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9

MANILA – The gallantry and heroism of Filipino and American soldiers who fought in World War II will be honored during the 76th grand anniversary of “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor) in Bataan on Monday. The Philippine VeteransRead more

 
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Days of Filipino valor

After three months of fighting, on April 9, 1942, General King – commander of the Philippine and American forces in Bataan, met with General Kameichiro Nagano and after several hours of negotiations surrendered to the Japanese forces. The AlliedRead more

 
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The soul behind the wand

Vic stayed in UP Cebu from 1976 to 1978 for he pursued his Master in Philippine Studies in Asian Center, UP Diliman. He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1980 immediately after finishing his MA in Philippine Studies.Read more

 
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Philippines Regulator Orders Pushback in Uber's Shutdown Amid Ongoing Review

Uber and Grab announced the deal late last month, marking the U.S. company's second retreat from an Asian market. "This virtual monopolization of the market by Grab can harm the riding public," said PCC, which started its review onRead more

 
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IKEA to open first Philippine store at SM Mall of Asia

“What happens in Malaysia and the Philippines is that we go in and… we must create the best shopping destinations in that country either alone or with somebody else,” Rojkjaer told Inside Retail magazine. “Of course, not everybody inRead more

 
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Fire of literature rages on

April, “Buwan ng Panitikan,” is full of activities to highlight and appreciate Philippine writing and to invite all of us to think, dream, and write literature. Note the emphasis this year (and in the years to come) on theRead more

 
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The Philippines' Inhumane Anti-Drug Campaign Is Leading to Mass Murder

The U.S. and the international community should continue to raise concerns regarding the Philippines' anti-drug strategy. Congress already declared, in legislation that passed just last month, that U.S. counter-narcotics assistance to the Philippines will be withheld until the PhilippinesRead more

 
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Mindanao's development key to Philippines' economic progress: World Bank

"Progress has been made in making growth more inclusive, but Mindanao still trails the rest of the Philippines in shared prosperity," the study said. Mindanao's per capita gross domestic product (GDP), about 1,800 U.S. dollars, is only about halfRead more

 
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Philippine regulator nods new casino resort for Clark

The development also includes renovation of an existing non-gaming venue called Quest Hotel, two golf courses and some villas, Filinvest Development stated in a Thursday filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange. A “minimum investment” of US$ 200 million wasRead more

 
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Australia's MIRA closes second Asian infrastructure fund at US$3.3 billion

According to a person familiar with the matter, they include nine operating toll roads in India; Chinese wind development company Shanghai Sineng Investment Co; Oiltanking Singapore Chemical Storage Pte Ltd, Singapore's second largest petrochemical storage facility; and Philippine-based … GoogleRead more

 
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Flights grounded at US base crucial to anti-terror fight

The government of Djibouti grounded all U.S. military flights Wednesday at a base crucial to the U.S. fight against terror in Yemen and Somalia after two … A U.S. Marine CH-53 helicopter dislodges U.S. and Philippine marines during aRead more

 
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Duterte: If my plane explodes, you can ask the CIA

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has launched a fresh expletive-filled tirade against the United States, accusing one of the country's closest allies of lacking "word of honour", while suggesting that the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is out to getRead more

 
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Bishop welcomes death sentence for Filipino maid's killers

He revealed that among the major provisions of the agreement are stopping Kuwaiti employers keeping workers' passports, abiding by a common employment contract, the guaranteed payment of minimum monthly net pay of US$ 400 paid through a bank, andRead more

 
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Business boom: New Philippine halal chocolate maker rapidly expanding at home and overseas

It now also has cacao vinegar. The finished chocolate products contain 50% dark chocolate or Bonchoc (meaning “Bean of Nature Chocolate”), or 65 % and 75% Dark Chocolate. They come in 20g and 50g packages, and retail for PsRead more

 
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Does Asean support US military presence in the South China Sea?

The position of the Philippines is quite surprising. President Rodrigo Duterte clearly does not have confidence that the long-time ally US would back it up in a kinetic conflict with China – which is apparently one reason he pivotedRead more

 
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