Taiwanese team slams Philippines as capricious

Global Times - Sunday 19th May, 2013

A Taiwan investigation team that was sent to Manila to probe the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard returned to Taipei on Saturday, slamming the Philippines' attitude toward the joint investigation "capricious."Chen Wen-chi, head of the investigation team, said the team has been negotiating with the Philippine government on a joint investigation, but ...

Evoking in line and color the most popular devotion in the Philippines

Inquirer Lifestyle - Sunday 19th May, 2013

SANTO NIO of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Cebu, seat of Archbishop Jos Palma. The design incorporates the letters and symbol of the Holy Name of Jesus, "IHS," found in the church's pediment. Without a doubt, the most popular and most widespread Catholic devotion in the Philippines is the Santo Nio, the devotion to the Holy Infant of Jesus. Proof of this is that while having ...

Philippine ballet’s finest from here and abroad take centerstage in rare one-night gala

Inquirer Lifestyle - Sunday 19th May, 2013

PRIMA ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Ballet Manila principal dancer Rudy de Dios. Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde is a firm believer that local audiences should be exposed not just to the wealth of ballet talents here, but also those abroad. This is why for the past three years, she has been organizing ballet galas such as "Stars of Russian Ballet," the Singapore Dance ...

‘Pioneers of Philippine Art’ exhibit draws from various collections

Inquirer Lifestyle - Sunday 19th May, 2013

"ICARO," by Fernando Zobel. The exhibit "Pioneers of Philippine Art" at Ayala Museum features the works of Filipino masters Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo and Fernando Zobel. "Most paintings were gifts from the various donors and benefactors, as well as acquisitions of Ayala Corporation that are on long-term loan to the museum," said Ditas Samson, one of the resident ...

Philippine Workers in Taiwan Feel Backlash

VOA - Sunday 19th May, 2013

MANILA -- Advocates for Philippine migrant workers say they are concerned about the effects of a hiring freeze Taiwan's government has put in place against the Philippines. The move came less than a week after a Philippine Coast Guard crew admitted shooting at a Taiwanese vessel, killing a fisherman. Statistics from ...

Philippine govt gives up on peace talks with leftist rebels

SINA - Sunday 19th May, 2013

MANILA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government said on Monday it is no longer keen on pursuing formal peace negotiations with the leftist rebel group New People's Army (NPA). Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the government will instead step up its Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) or the "Oplan Bayanihan." Lacierda said the Netherlands-based leaders of ...

Philippines waiting for Taiwan anger to cool

Inquirer Global Nation - Sunday 19th May, 2013

Amadeo Perez, chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Center) AFP FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is waiting for tempers in Taiwan to cool before settling the dispute over a shot Taiwanese fisherman, the head of an office in charge of relations said Sunday. Issues like Manila’s ';one-China'; policy and comments by Taiwanese investigators ...

Taiwan fishermen burn Filipino flags in protest over fatal shooting

whatsonsanya - Sunday 19th May, 2013

Angry fishermen burn Filipino flags outside the Philippine representative office in Taipei in a protest at the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine coast guard. Hundreds of fishermen wearing yellow headbands and chanting "Justice must be done!" and "Killer must be punished!" hurled eggs at the office and demanded Manila apologize for the incident last Thursday ...

Taiwan delegation returns after Manila rejection

Asia News Network - Sunday 19th May, 2013

The investigative team that the government dispatched to Manila, in order to investigate the recent killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guards, returned yesterday after the Southeast Asian country's officials refused to cooperate. According to local media, a new investigative delegation may head out to the Philippines as early as Monday once the Philippine government ...

Watchdog says 2013 Philippine elections worse than 2010

Asia News Network - Sunday 19th May, 2013

The recently concluded 2013 automated elections were worse than the 2010 exercise because of the bigger number of errors and the "arbitrary and highly irregular decisions" which compromised the elections' credibility and transparency, according to a poll watchdog group. The Automated Elections Systems Watch (AES Watch) deplored the glitches in the precinct count optical scan ...

Taiwan accuses Philippines of lack of cooperation

Global Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

The Taiwan investigation team, tasked with conducting a probe into the fatal shooting of a Taiwan fisherman, has returned to Taipei from Manila. On arrival, the team held a press conference at Taipei Airport. The team has called on the Philippine government to conduct a joint investigation with Taiwan into the incident. It's accused the Philippine authorities of dishonesty, saying the ...

Taiwan probe team returns slamming Philippines capricious treatment

Global Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Taiwan authorities decided on May 12 to dispatch a fleet to conduct regular patrol in waters to the south of the island to guard fishing boats following the shooting-death of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine side at sea.(Photo Source: huanqiu.com) A Taiwan investigation team sent to Manila to probe a fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard returned to Taipei on ...

The world’s best wines can be found in a Filipino-owned vineyard

Inquirer Lifestyle - Saturday 18th May, 2013

EDOUARD Miailhe brings new blood to the estate. In Southwest France, there's a Filipino-owned vineyard which carries some of the world's best wines. With a Philippine banner hoisted outside, this estate has been visited by the likes of former President Gloria Arroyo, former Cabinet member Vince Perez and banker Aurelio Montinola ...

Dubai designers to open close Philippine fashion week

Inquirer Lifestyle - Saturday 18th May, 2013

RONALDO Arnaldo A large package from Dubai, delivered by air freight, and an application to join Philippine Fashion Week (PFW) piqued the curiosity of producer-director Joey Espino several years ago. They came from designer Michael Cinco who had read about PFW online and went through the trouble of sending a sample of his exquisitely crafted gown. "Who would spend so much for a ...

Taipei has explained Philippine row to US King

The China Post - Saturday 18th May, 2013

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan's representative in the United States has maintained that he has clearly explained Taipei's position to Washington in the wake of the ongoing row with Manila over the deadly shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine coast ...

PH urges Taiwan to protect Filipino workers

Inquirer Global Nation - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Vice President Jejomar Binay. RYAN LEAGOGO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines--Malacaang has formed a team from the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) in Taipei to ensure protection for Filipino workers in Taiwan after reports of harassment and attacks by Taiwanese angry over the fatal shooting of one of their fishermen by Philippine coast guards last week. Vice President Jejomar Binay, ...