Philippines
Philippines-based Islamic State recruiter was in touch with Indians, reveals NIA probe
National Investigation Agency (NIA), has revealed that many Indians were in alleged contact with an Islamic State recruiter and motivator based in Philippines.
Philippines aims for 25% growth in Indian arrivals in 2016
Among the fastest growing marKETS for the Philippines, there has been a consistently high double digit growth in Indian arrivals in the last few years, and the trend is expected to grow stronger in the near future
China says the Philippines is ignoring a maritime talks proposal
China said on Wednesday the Philippines has ignored a proposal for a regular talks mechanism over maritime issues, as it repeated that its door was always open to bilateral talks with Manila on the South China Sea.
Armed with drones, aid workers seek faster response to earthquakes, floods
For weeks after Nepal's worst earthquake in 80 years, the skies above the Himalayan nation vibrated with military helicopters ferrying relief, airplanes bringing in aid workers, and drones.
Philippines’ cash-strapped cops cheer new crime-buster president
Rodrigo Duterte, who won this week's presidential election in the Philippines pledged to raise policing standards to the level of Davao.
South China Sea: Wide support for stance on Philippines case, says China
China has widespread support in the international community for its decision to not have anything to do with a legal case lodged by Philippines against Chinese claims in the South China Sea.
US defence secretary Ashton Carter visits carrier in disputed South China Sea
Carter flew to the USS John C. Stennis after getting a situation briefing at a Philippine base on the western island of Palawan.
Public dengue immunisation program launched in Philippines
1 million students from 6,000 public schools to begin dengue vaccinations this year The first public dengue immunisation programme has started in the Philippines. Reportedly, the public immunisation programme will begin vacci
Dengvaxia dengue vaccine approved in the Philippines
The vaccine administered in three doses over a one-year period will help prevent the disease caused by all four dengue types in individuals from 9-45 years Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced that vacci
Philippines approves Sanofi Pasteur’s dengue vaccine
Reaffirms company’s vision for priority introduction of the dengue vaccine in endemic countries globally
Typhoon death toll in Philippines rises to nine
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Goni rose to nine after five more people were buried by landslides in mountainous areas, officials said on Saturday.
Philippines buys 150,000 tonnes rice from Vietnam, set to import more
The Philippines agreed to buy 150,000 tonnes of rice from Vietnam in a tender on Friday and could import additional volumes to avert a potential spike in prices of the staple if adverse weather threatens the local crop.
Now Indians can travel visa-free to the Philippines
Indians with AJACSSUK (Australia, Japan, Canada, Singapore, the US and UK visa) visa travelling to Philippines can now enter from any entry port
Now Indians can travel visa-free to the Philippines
Indians with AJACSSUK (Australia, Japan, Canada, Singapore, the US and UK visa) visa travelling to Philippines can now enter from any entry port
Ferry Services shut down as typhoon approaches Philippines
Philippines: The typhoon is set to smash into a small cluster of coastal towns in the mountainous north of Luzon island...
AVIAREPS opens office in Philippines
AVIAREPS, one of the global leader in tourism, aviation, hospitality and trade promotion representation, has extended its market presence in Asia with the opening of a Philippines office in Manila
Philippines proposes to remove entry visa requirements for India and China
The Department of Tourism (DoT), Philippines has proposed to dispense away the entry visa requirements for Indian and Chinese visitors in an effort to simplify the travelling process from India and China to Philippines
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India’s voice-based BPO exports buck doomsday projections
Revenues up nearly 11% at $7.4 billion in last fiscal despite competition from the Philippines
