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  • A look at economic developments around the world Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:30PMLONDON _ World stock markets were mixed as investors started the first full trading week of the New Year, relieved that 2008 is behind them but fully aware that the economic picture around the world is grim and will likely remain so for some time.
  • A look at economic developments around the world Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:15PM A look at economic developments and stock-market activity around the world Monday: ------ LONDON -- World stock markets were mixed as investors started the first full trading week of the New Year, relieved that 2008 is behind them but fully aware that the economic picture around the world is grim and will likely remain so for some time.
  • "Price-sensitive" CompactPCI board uses Celeron Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:12PM— Dec. 16, 2008 — Kontron announced a 6U CompactPCI (CPCI) board for "price-sensitive" automation and IP switching applications.
  • No mass layoff at call center Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:12PMAN employee of a call center company located at the Mactan Economic Zone (MEZ) 2 alleged that firm terminated the services of several employees late last year.
  • Philippines to import goats, sheep Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:10PMThe Philippines plans to import this year more than 3,000 goats and sheep from Australia to help improve the quality of the local livestock breed, Australian Ambassador Rod Smith said.
  • Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. Announces Performance Data and Portfolio Composition Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:01PM Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. , a closed-end bond fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of November 30, 2008.
  • 200 rebels surrender in 2nd half - Esperon Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:00PMMANILA, Philippines - MOre than 200 communist insurgents have surrendered to the government during the second half of 2008, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Hermogenes C. Esperon, Jr. said.
  • More CNG buses, filling stations in ‘09 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:56AMTe Department of Energy hopes to have at least 185 public buses to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) in Metro Manila and the provinces of Batangas and Laguna, and two more CNG refilling stations this year, a department report said
  • 15 hurt as overloaded passenger jeep overturns in La Union Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:57AMMANILA, Philippines - At least 15 people were injured after a passenger jeep they were riding overturned in Sitio Padang in Bumbuneg village in San Gabriel town in La Union province Friday.
  • Few markets open, mostly up Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:57AMMost International markets that were open today started 2009 on a high note.
  • World stock markets kick off 2009 brightly Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:56AM World stock markets kicked off the new trading year brightly Friday as European and Asian indexes rose, though trading volumes remained light with many traders not back at their desks until next week.
  • Few markets open, mostly up Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:56AMHONG KONG (AP) - Most International markets that were open today started 2009 on a high note. Most investors are still away for the holidays and more than half of the Asian markets are still closed.
  • Wastewater discharged into Manila Bay to be tested Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:56AMMANILA, Philippines - Wastewater discharged into creeks will soon be analyzed by the government after the Supreme Court ordered the cleanup of Manila Bay where liquid wastes are drained.
  • PNP euros still in Russia; De la Paz may have to pay up Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:55AMMANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said that it cannot force Russian authorities to hand over copies of the incident report on the "Euro Generals" scandal.
  • Aberdeen Lured by India Bonds, Investec Favors Brazil (Update1) Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:46AMJan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- International investors are buying Brazilian, Indian and Indonesian bonds, driving the biggest monthly gain in emerging-market debt in at least three years, as central banks cut interest rates to support their economies.
  • PGMA: Let’s talk economics, not politics Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:32AMMANSION HOUSE, Baguio City, Jan. 1 (PNA) -- “You know, I don’t want to talk about 2010 – that’s far away. I want to talk about what I’m doing, about what I have to do now.”
  • New Year grenade attack wounds 22 in Philippines Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:31AMMedical personnel treat firecracker-burn victims at a Manila hospital on January 1. Twenty-two people were wounded by a grenade lobbed into a crowd of New Year revellers in the Philippines, the latest in a spate of blasts in the restive south, the army said Thursday.
  • Bloody New Year reported in Cebu Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:29AMMANILA, Philippines - Year 2009 started on a bloody note in Cebu with at least two persons were killed in a shooting incident while more than 30 sustained firecracker-related injuries.
  • Filipina found dead in Kuwaiti house - report Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:28AMMANILA, Philippines - A Filipino woman in Kuwait has been found dead inside a house in Kuwait, an online report said.
  • Philippines News Agency Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:15AMEquity fund investments up in Nov. SEOUL, Jan. 1 (PNA/Yonhap) -- Outstanding equity fund investments grew at a faster pace in November than a month earlier as stock markets seemed to be gaining some stability, data showed Thursday.
  • Muntinlupa mayor protests "Alabang boys" tag on 3 drug suspects Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:15AMMANILA, Philippines - The mayor of Muntinlupa city on Thursday appealed to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and media not to brand as "Alabang Boys" the three young men who are being investigated for a drug trafficking case.
  • New Year grenade attack wounds 22 in Philippines Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:00AM Twenty-two people were wounded by a grenade lobbed into a crowd of New Year revellers in the Philippines, the latest in a spate of blasts in the restive south, the army said Thursday.
  • Philex December shipment down Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:35PMPhilex Mining Corp., the Philippines’ biggest miner, said it shipped to Japan P572 million worth of copper and gold from its mining operations in the northern province of Benguet.
  • ‘08 not good for seaweed sector Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:35PMCEBU CITY, Philippines — This year was not good for the seaweed industry, as Indonesia has finally overtaken the Philippines as the world’s top producer of raw seaweed, an industry leader said.
  • 6 wind power deals to be awarded in ’09 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:35PMThe Department of Energy said it would award six pre-commercial contracts for wind resource development next year.
  • Japanese affiliates bearish on profits Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:35PMPhilippine businesses affiliated with Japanese companies have turned more pessimistic about their profit prospects this year, according to a yearly survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
  • ADB pushes ASEAN+3 credit scheme Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:34PMThe Asian Development Bank has called on the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus China, South Korea and Japan — in grouping called ASEAN+3 — to step up efforts to establish a regional credit guarantee and investment mechanism in view of the bleak global economic environment.
  • ’09 air travel prospects bleak Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:34PMThe Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said the Philippines would likely feel the pinch in air travel in the first quarter of 2009.
  • Bill seeks legislated student fare discount Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:15PMMANILA, Philippines - Students who take public transport will be assured of at least a 20-percent fare discount once a bill pending in the Senate is passed into law.
  • Cory has nothing to regret Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:15PMIT must have been with tongue in her cheek when former President Cory Aquino apologized to Erap Estrada for her role in Edsa II. Her spokesperson later explained that Ms Aquino made the comment in jest.
  • Stop debate, get on with true CARP Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:14PMI WAS released from prison as the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), which promised a better future for farmers in the country, expired.
  • Sale of Christmas plant brisk in Baguio Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:12PMBAGUIO CITY, Philippines—The sale of poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), the Christmas plant, has been brisk here, attracting people from all walks of life.
  • NPA rebs launch new attack on cell site Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:12PMLUCENA CITY, Quezon, Philippines—A band of suspected communist New People’s Army rebels attacked and destroyed the Globe cell site in the village of Bataan in Sampaloc, Quezon early morning Sunday, a military spokesperson said.
  • Arroyo must unite country—De Venecia Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:12PMDAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan, Philippines—Pangasinan Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr. said the Philippines would continue to be one of world’s failed states unless President Macapagal-Arroyo moves decisively to unite the country.
  • 3 kids drown in Christmas Day outing Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:11PMLINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philippines—A family outing at the Lingayen beach here on Christmas Day turned into mourning when three children drowned while swimming in the waters just off the beach area.
  • In Baguio, only Arroyo escapes traffic Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:11PMBAGUIO CITY, Philippines—Traffic jams in every corner of the summer capital have plagued both residents and tourists during the long Christmas and New Year break here.
  • Did you know? Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:10PMMANILA, Philippines—On Dec. 26, 1896, the Spanish Council of War in Manila handed down the death sentence to Jose Rizal for allegedly inciting his fellow Filipinos to rebellion.
  • They welcome New Year with death, trash Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:10PMMANILA, Philippines—They are among the few who dare face what other people might otherwise choose not to at the onset of a new year: Death and trash
  • ‘Baler’ Metro filmfest’s best film Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:10PMMANILA, Philippines—“It just shows that with a good cast and a good story, we can make a good film,” said Mark Meily, winner of the Best Director award on Saturday for “Baler” in the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival.
  • Suspected bomb expert nabbed Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:41PMCOTABATO CITY, Philippines—A suspected bomb expert with links to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was arrested during a raid in Lambayong town in Sultan Kudarat, an official said Friday.
  • Infy, ICICI Bank lead 240-pt Sensex fall Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:16PMThe Bombay Stock Exchange sensitive index dropped for a fourth day in thin trade, led by Infosys Technologies and ICICI Bank, with investors reluctant to hold bets ahead of New Year holidays in overseas markets.
  • Groups hope to solve memorial dilemma Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 7:50PM City Council colleagues have given Vice President Pat Casey time to work out options with area veterans and the McGovern family on the controversial memorial naming that overlooked a dedication on the same plot to a native son who took part in the Bataan Death March during World War II.
  • Why Is Bandar Losing Its Charm? Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 7:37PMBandar Seri Begawan - Modern times have hit central Bandar Seri Begawan hard. According to many, it could not compete with other new commercial areas such as Kiulap and Gadong which offer more modern facilities.
  • US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 558 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 7:25PMAs of Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at least 558 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST.
  • Plan for the next upturn Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 9:02AMSoftware industry thought leaders are unanimous on the need for a long-term strategy to retain India’s pre-eminent position. Very few in the Indian software and services industry are ready to hazard a guess about how the current slowdown will pan out and fewer still on when recovery will come.
  • Katiwalian, naglublob sa Pinoy sa kahirapan – Roxas Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 8:59AMMANILA, Philippines – Malaki ang paniniwala ni Sen. Manuel Roxas II na katiwalian sa administrasyong Arroyo ang naglublob sa kahirapan sa mas nakararaming Pilipino kaya nanawagan ang mambabatas na tumanaw nang positibo sa hinaharap.
  • ASG attacks troops, torch school in Sulu Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 8:44AMZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Abu Sayyaf militants, whose group is tied to al-Qaeda and Jema’ah Islamiyah, attacked Thursday soldiers and torched a school on Sulu Island in the southern Philippines, officials said.
  • RP foreign debt falls after Napocor prepays loans Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 8:40AMPhilippine foreign debt declined from July to September this year as the government-through the National Power Corp. (Napocor)-settled obligations before these fell due.
  • SSS releases more cash as members claim retirement benefits Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 8:40AMMANILA, Philippines - State-led Social Security System (SSS) released more cash to its members for the first nine months this year as they claimed retirement and maternity benefits.
  • Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 8:28AM(RTTNews) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has rocked southern Mindanao region of Philippines on Thursday, said United States Geological Service (USGS).