By Inquirer.net, on May 2nd, 2012
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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By Inquirer.net, on April 12th, 2012
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
By Filipinos Abroad, on April 5th, 2012
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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By GMA News, on February 14th, 2012
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
By GMA News, on February 4th, 2012
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
By GMA News, on January 11th, 2012
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
By Filipinos Abroad, on December 6th, 2011
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By GMA News, on December 5th, 2011
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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By Filipinos Abroad, on November 23rd, 2011
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
By GMA News, on November 22nd, 2011
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
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