US concerned over Philippines killing of Taiwanese fisherman

SINA - Sunday 26th May, 2013

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The United States on Wednesday expressed concern about the increasing tensions between the Philippines and China's Taiwan following last week's fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine Coast Guard. At a news briefing, the State Department's acting deputy spokesman Patric Ventrell also urged the two sides to take "all ...

Philippine troops on high alert for Abu Sayyaf retaliatory attacks

Global Times - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Security in the southern Philippine province of Sulu have been placed on heightened alert Sunday for possible retaliatory attacks of Muslim terrorist group Abu Sayyaf as the death toll in the fierce gun battle between Marines and the radical group reached 12.The troops were pursuing the militants and a retaliatory attack may occur as the Abu Sayyaf suffered severe casualties during an encounter ...

Filipino Communitys Family Day 2013

Bru Direct - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Bandar Seri Begawan - In support of the Brunei government's family day programme, and as one of the pre-Philippine Independence day activities, the Filipino Association in Brunei (FAB) in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy and LBC Mabuhay will be holding a Filipino CommunityLBC family day 2013 at the Pusat Belia in Bandar Seri Begawan today from 7am to 12 ...

Many dead in Philippines anti-terror opAt least seven Filipino marines and five militants were killed in a clash on Saturday as the military launched an offensive against al-Qaida-linked gunmen who have been blamed for recent kidnappings and of trying to

Times of India - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Abu Sayyaf militants were wounded in the gunbattle that raged for an hour in a sparsely populated village on the fringes of the coastal town of Patikul in Sulu province, military spokesman Brig. Gen. Domingo Tutaan said. Reinforcement troops were hunting down the fleeing militants, who were believed to be led by Julaswan Sawadjaan, ...

Filipino marines clash with al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf

Global Post - Saturday 25th May, 2013

At least seven Filipino marines and five Abu Sayyaf militants died in a firefight near the coastal town of Patikul in the Philippines on ...

Filipino WWII veterans used to cover up for senators’ inaction on family unification

Inquirer Global Nation - Saturday 25th May, 2013

OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY Celestino Carpio, 89, Tomas Mendoza, 92, and Apolonio de la Cruz, 92--who fought Japanese forces in World War II--manage snappy salutes during the 71st Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) commemoration on Mount Samat in Pilar, Bataan, on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE It used to be the victims of the Japanese American internment camps. Now ...

Seven Philippine marines among 11 killed in firefight with insurgents

Middle East Times - Saturday 25th May, 2013

At least 11 people, including seven marines, died Saturday when government troops fought Muslim militants in the southern Philippines, authorities said. Brig. Gen. Domingo Tutaan said seven marines and four members of al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf were killed in a close-quarters clash outside the town of Patikul on the island of Jolo, Voice of America reported. At least nine government soldiers ...

Taiwan protests Philippine naval ships in disputed waters

The Straits Times - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Protesters hurl eggs at the Philippines representative office in Taipei, Taiwan and the Philippines are embroiled in a diplomatic row over the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine Coast Guard personnel earlier this month. -- PHOTO: ...

US should help mediate territorial dispute between Taiwan and Philippines

Global Post - Saturday 25th May, 2013

China Seas region. The two countries reached a diplomatic impasse after a Taiwanese fisherman was shot dead on May 9 by the Philippine Coast Guard in waters claimed by both sides. Philippine President Benigno Aquino's personal apology was not accepted by Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, who regarded it insincere for the lack of official representation and compensation. Taipei held naval ...

11 Dead in Philippines Clash

VOA - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Authorities in the southern Philippines say at least 11 people have been killed in a clash between government troops and a Muslim militant gang. Military spokesman Brigadier General Domingo Tutaan said seven Philippine marines and at least four members of the al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf group died early Saturday in a firefight on the outskirts of Patikul town on the island of Jolo. Tutaan ...

Eleven dead in Philippines clashes

IOL - Saturday 25th May, 2013

File image - Eleven people were killed in the southern Philippines as troops clashed with a militant group blamed for the country's deadliest terror attacks. (AP Photo/Bullit ...

Storm Nock-Ten claims over 400000 USD worth of Philippine crops

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Tropical storm Nock-Ten (local name: Juaning) damaged 17.17 million pesos (about 407,664 U.S. dollars) worth of Philippine crops, according to initial report filed Thursday by the agriculture department.Nock-Ten, which triggered flash floods, destroyed 2,977 hectares of farmland planted with rice, damaging 10.83 million pesos (257,183 U.S. dollars) worth of unmilled rice.A total of 612 metric ...

Seven soldiers killed in southern Philippine clash

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Seven government soldiers were killed in a clash between Philippine troops and the Al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group in the southern Philippine province of Sulu on Thursday.According to Lt. Col. Randolph Cabangbang, spokesman for the Armed Forces' Western Mindanao Command, the encounter between the 11th Marine Battalion Landing Team and Abu Sayyaf under Raidula Sahiron and Isnilon Hapilon, ...

One killed as light plane crashes in southern Philippines

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

One person was killed and another injured when a light plane used for spraying pesticide over plantations crashed in southern Philippines late on Wednesday, police said on Thursday.Bonifacio Cabansag, 42, a traffic control personnel for banana firm Dole Philippines died after being hit by the company's spray aircraft as it landed on an airstrip in Mapawa village, Maragusan town, in ...

11 dead as Philippine troops clash with militants

The Straits Times - Saturday 25th May, 2013

MANILA (AFP) - Eleven people were killed in the southern Philippines early Saturday as troops clashed with a militant group blamed for the country's deadliest terror attacks, the military said. The fighting left seven Filipino marines dead and nine others wounded on the island of Jolo, said Colonel Jose Cenabre, a local military commander. Four members of the Abu Sayyaf group were also ...

Philippine GDP on track to meet 6-7 target

Asia News Network - Saturday 25th May, 2013

The Philippine economy's first-quarter performance was likely "on track" to hitting the government's 6- to 7-per cent growth target for the year, Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on the sidelines of the 34th National Conference of Employers. Balisacan, who is also director-general of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said a stronger ...