Philippines May M3 Money Supply +3.7% On Year Vs +0.8% In Apr
in May. The central bank said the growth of credit extended to the private sector tracked the trend of domestic liquidity, accelerating to 8.6% on year in May after slowing in April. Credit extende…
Four killed in clashes in northern Philippines (EARTHtimes.org)
Manila – Three soldiers and one communist rebel were killed in separate clashes between government troops and the guerrillas in the Philippines, a military report said Friday. The three soldiers were killed when communist rebels waylaid a group of tr…
Philippine stocks rise 2.28 per cent
Manila – Philippine share prices surged 2.28 per cent on Wednesday on the back of Wall Street's overnight gains and prospects of lower oil prices. The 30-share composite index of the Philippine Stock …
GMA s praises in SONA means more work Yap
epartment of Agriculture secretary Arthur Yap was profusely praised by President Arroyo in yesterday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) for his leadership in addressing the rice crisis. P…
Arroyo asks Philippine Congress to halt elections in Muslim areas
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has formally asked lawmakers to speed up legislation postponing elections in Muslim areas in the south to boost talks with rebels, her peace adviser said y…
Mindanao solon cautions govt vs signing homeland deal with MILF
MANILA, Philippines – A North Cotabato lawmaker on Wednesday expressed fear that the signing of a homeland deal between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will inspire other s…
Supreme Court intervention in CA mess sought
MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to look into the claim that a businessman had offered a P10-million bribe to a Court of Appeals justice to inhibit himself from the c…
DoJ asks SC to require new lawyers to serve gov
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DoJ) has recommended that the Supreme Court require new lawyers to render government service for a year. Justice Undersecretary Ricardo Blancaflor sai…
Sulpicio faces new civil suits
MANILA, Philippines – The families of victims in a recent ferry tragedy on Wednesday filed civil cases in court against vessel owner Sulpicio Lines, Inc. for "breach of contract of carriage and neglig…
Typhoon kills four in Philippines
MANILA – Rains and strong winds powered by a typhoon killed at least four people and left five missing in the Philippines, including a 3-year-old and her mother, officials said Tuesday.Typhoon Fung Wo…
