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Aquino tells APEC CEOs: “There is no better time to invest in the Philippines than now”

President Benigno S. Aquino III encouraged various potential investors on Sunday to do business in the country, underscoring that “there is no better time to invest in the Philippines than now,” given its steady economic growth.In his speech at the 2014 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Summit, President Aquino relayed how his administration was able to bring about economic reforms in the Philippines over the last few years, thus making it […]

Philippines to maintain good relations with China

The Philippine government will exert efforts to maintain good relations with China despite the ongoing maritime tension between the two countries. President Aquino made this reassurance during his meeting with foreign businessmen in the APEC Summit being held at Beijing, China.

Government spends P24-M for PNoy’s attendance to APEC, ASEAN Meeting

MANILA, Nov. 10 — The government has set aside around P24 million for President Benigno S. Aquino III’s participation in two major regional conferences in China and Myanmar from November 10 to13, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. said on Sunday. The Chief Executive left Sunday morning via a chartered flight to Beijing to attend the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. From China, President Aquino will proceed to Nay Pyi Taw to attend the 25th […]

President Aquino to leave Sunday for APEC and ASEAN Summits

MANILA, Philippines — President Aquino is set to leave the country  today, Nov. 9, for the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit in China, and for the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Myanmar. President Aquino, together with his official delegation, will attend first the APEC Summit in Beijing from November 9 to 11 before going to Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar to join fellow leaders in the ASEAN Summit. “Ayon […]

Farmers struggle to find alternative livelihood, a year after Haiyan devastation

(Reuters) — A year after Typhoon Haiyan tore through central Philippines, coconut farmers whose livelihoods were destroyed in the disaster have turned to alternative sources of work. Typhoon Haiyan wiped out or damaged practically everything in its path as it swept ashore on Nov. 8, 2013, with seven-metre storm surges destroying around 90 percent of the city of Tacloban in Leyte province. Haiyan killed or left missing close to 8,000 people and displaced as many […]

Aquino says Phl ready for Ebola; quarantine set for returning soldiers from Liberia

(Reuters) Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Friday (November 7) assured the public that the Philippines is prepared in the event of a case of Ebola. “Now based on latest studies, we have patterned our systems to adopt all of them, to train our people to carry them out, to ensure that this disease does not, is not allowed into our country, to the furthest extent possible,” he said. The Philippines has imposed a 21 day […]

Aquino inspects rehabilitation sites in Guiuan, Eastern Samar

  President Aquino on Friday inspected various rehabilitation sites in Guiuan, Eastern a year after “Typhoon Yolanda” struck and devastated Eastern Visayas, The President arrived at 10:25 a.m. at the Guiuan Airport, where he was received by Armed Forces Central Command chief Major General Nicanor Vivar, Police Regional Office 8 Regional Director Chief Superintendent Henry Losañes, and Guiuan Mayor Christopher Gonzales.President Aquino immediately proceeded to the town’s public market, where he was met by Guiuan Vice Mayor […]

Binay says snub of senate hearing meant to avoid setting bad precedent

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — Vice-President Jejomar Binay snubbed anew the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s probe on the allegedly overpriced Makati parking building II, saying he wanted to avoid setting a bad precedent. Binay, instead sent two representatives – his lawyer, Atty. JV Bautista, and Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco – to the senate hearing Thursday, Nov. 6, to the dismay of the senators in the committee.  The Vice-President decided to fly to Cebu instead […]