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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 11 No. 296               

The Philippines

Manila Concert Choir Holds Anniversary Concert

Sat, 2011-11-05 05:33 — editor

Former National Treasurer and Social Watch Convenor Prof. Leonor Magtolis Briones will be among the singers when the Manila Concert Choir(MCC) will hold its 60th anniversary concert under the baton of Conductor Dr. Romulo G. Pizana on November 6, 2011, 7PM at the Philamlife Theatre, United Nations Avenue, in Manila.

Strong potential for further trade between Sri Lanka and Philippines‘ – Minister Bathiudeen

Thu, 2011-04-28 23:49 — editor

The small trade value between Philippine and Sri Lanka shows that there is strong potential for further expansion of bilateral trade between the two nations. It is therefore ‘high time’ for both countries to explore new avenues in economic cooperation, says Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce.

Manila bus hostage drama ends with 7 tourists dead

Tue, 2010-08-24 02:00 — editor
From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi

A 12-hour hostage stand-off on a hijacked Philippine bus ended in bloodshed on Monday, with officials saying at least seven Chinese tourists were dead along with the disgruntled ex-policeman who seized their vehicle in a bid to get his job back.

Benigno Aquino to be new Philippine President

Thu, 2010-06-10 03:14 — editor
From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi

Benigno Aquino was on Wednesday proclaimed the next Philippine president after securing one of the most emphatic election wins in the impoverished, corruption-prone nation's history last month, reports from Manila said.

Philippines set for Presidential election

Wed, 2010-05-05 00:36 — editor
From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Dlhi

The Philippines Presidential campaign enters its final phase this week. Surveys show Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino to have a strong lead over his rivals, even though his campaign has been dogged by a contentious land reform issue.

Philippines: Troops fight Muslim militants in key city

Thu, 2010-04-15 00:27 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Philippine troops clashed Wednesday with a top Muslim militant commander and dozens of fighters suspected of trying to seize a key predominantly Christian southern city in a daring attack the previous day that killed at least 13 people, reports from Manila said.

45 bodies of hostages killed by gunmen in S Philippines recovered

Tue, 2009-11-24 02:49 — editor

Philippine security forces have recovered 45 bodies of people that include politicians and journalists abducted Monday in a pre-election related incidence in restive southern Philippine province of Maguindanao, a local official said.

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