Malaysia’s central bank head sees continued growth for Asia

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Asian countries, including the Philippines, are poised for continued growth, given the “boundless” opportunities in the region, which are being fueled by policy flexibility, high diversity and growing middle classes.

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Asian stocks rebound, Seoul hurt by N. Korea fears

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Hong Kong — Asian markets rebounded on Thursday after a three-day sell-off as renewed fears over eurozone debt were soothed with the European Central Bank indicating it could step in if needed.

However, ongoing jitters over the strength of the global economy kept a lid on sentiment while geopolitical concerns weighed amid North Korean . . . → read more

ABS-CBN TV Stream

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Alto Broadcasting System-Chronicle Broadcasting Network or ABS-CBN is a Philippine-based multi-media conglomerate. It is the country's first and largest integrated media and entertainment company with 42 subsidiaries, and 12 divisions. It was founded on June 13, 1946, becoming Asia's first commercial television broadcaster in 1953.

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The sweet life of Pinay chef Sally Camacho

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Life is sweet for Filipina culinary master Sally Camacho, the executive pastry chef of one of the restaurants of world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck.

Camacho, 32, was almost crowned the "Top Chef" Bravo’s reality competition — "Top Chef: Just Desserts" Season 2, coming in at second place.

Camacho told the Asian Journal: “I thought . . . → read more

Philippines joins 1st ASEAN concert in Laos

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The Philippines participated in the first concert of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Vientiane, Laos as part of the "Visit Laos Year 2012" program.   Dubbed "Samakhee ASEAN" (solidarity among ASEAN countries), the concert was held on January 21 at the Lao National Cultural Hall, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. . . . → read more

DOLE: Over 740,000 Pinoys hired in Middle East in 2011

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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)  said majority of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) last year went to the Middle East, with 743,535 hires.

This was followed by Asia (361,796); Europe (58,852), and the United States (26,851), DOLE said.

Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said espite tension in some countries, where many . . . → read more

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MYX is a music cable channel under Creative Programs Inc., a subsidiary of ABS-CBN. Get a dose of your music fix, local and foreign, 24/7. Only on MYX. Your Choice. Your Music. MYX Daily Top Ten Streaming at 8:00 PM Philippine time, you can experience the Philippines' hottest music video.

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Philippine envoy chairs ASEAN Riyadh meeting  

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Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ezzedin Tago chaired the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Riyadh Committee (ARC) meeting in Saudi Arabia last November 27.

According to a statement of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Monday, it was the second meeting chaired by Tago after he was named ARC chairman last July.

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Asia’s ‘high-heeled’ warriors

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MANILA, Philippines — According to a study initiated by Universal Networks International, a leading media and entertainment organization, today’s Asian women are climbing the corporate ladder clad in high heels. The study, dubbed High Heeled Warriors, sampled female TV audiences from Manila, Singapore, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. Researchers studied their lifestyle habits, psychological motivations and . . . → read more

Pinoy film ‘Halaw’ wins screen award in Australia

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Filipino filmmaker Sheron Dayoc's movie "Halaw" won the 2011 Asia Pacific Screen Awards' (APSA) Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) award in Australia last November 17.

A news release of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the film represents the multi-cultural groupings of Mindanao, bound by an opportunity to earn a . . . → read more