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Falling yen may help Japan, but proving a headache for other countries, especially in Asia
AP Business WriterTOKYO (AP) — A steady fall in the value of the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota. The cheaper yen is making their products more affordable overseas. Japan's trading partners are generally pleased, too, even though the lower...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Philippines, Currency Values, Shinzo Abe, Real Estate Buyers
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In a disputed reef, Philippines sees face of Chinese domination
MASINLOC, Philippines — The fishermen were sailing the azure waters off the Philippine coast when Richard Caneda saw the morning sunlight glinting off a vessel "bigger than the biggest ship in the Philippine navy." Caneda could see a red Chinese...
Tags: Malaysia, U.S. Navy, Philippines, Vietnam, Boats
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Philippines' Aquino wins rare Congress majority in mid-term polls
ReutersBy Manuel Mogato MANILA, May 14 (Reuters) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino was set on Tuesday to win unprecedented control of the two chambers of Congress after mid-term elections, raising hopes for his reforms to sustain growth, create jobs and...Tags: Politics, Local Elections, Philippines, Elections, U.S. Congress
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4 U.N. peacekeepers released by Syrian rebels
BEIRUT--Syrian rebels released four U.N. peacekeepers Sunday, five days after the Filipino troops were seized in the increasingly volatile buffer zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. A rebel group reportedly said the four...
Tags: Philippines, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Israel, Government
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FEATURE-Philippine leader seeks to cut short Marcos family revival
ReutersBy Rosemarie Francisco BATAC, Philippines, May 10 (Reuters) - The Philippines' Imelda Marcos has a dream - to restore her family to what she sees as its rightful place in Manila's Malacanang presidential palace. But standing in the way is President...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Philippines, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Justice and Rights
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Limo fire: Victim planned Manila hilltop wedding, father says
A woman killed over the weekend in a Bay Area limousine fire was going to have a wedding on a hilltop in the Philippines, her family said. Neriza Fojas, 31, had already had a civil wedding ceremony in Las Vegas with her husband, Carlo Moya, but was...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Philippines, Health and Medical Professionals, Nursing
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China slams Philippine bid to "legalise" occupation of islands
ReutersBEIJING, April 26 (Reuters) - China accused the Philippines on Friday of trying to legalise its occupation of islands in the disputed South China Sea, repeating that Beijing would never agree to international arbitration. Frustrated with the slow pace of...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Malaysia, Beijing (China), Philippines, Arbitration
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Some Asian govts tighten airport controls on bird flu fears
Reuters* Thailand warns new bird flu could spread * Taiwan airlines shares fall on flu fears * Airlines: no change in bookings to China * Govts crack down on poultry from China By Sui-Lee Wee BEIJING, April 25 (Reuters) - Several governments in Asia have...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Beijing (China), Sharp Corp, Philippines, Chinese Restaurants
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Dela Rosa appointed new chief information officer at HCC
Dr. Christopher Dela Rosa has been appointed as chief information officer at Harford Community College. In this position, Dela Rosa will continue to provide leadership to staff and manage the day-to-day operations of Computing and Technology Services....Tags: Science and Technology, Engineering, Harford Community College, Philippines, Technology
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West DuPage police blotter: April 3
The following items were taken from Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Winfield and Warrenville police records. Wheaton •A tablet computer valued at $600 was taken from a car parked in the lot at 900 Roosevelt Road on March 22 sometime between...
Tags: West Chicago, Anglicanism, Warrenville, Aurora, Batavia
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Philippines: Manila Sofitel opens health and aesthetic institute
International travelers who want to put on a happier face may find just what they’re looking for at Manila’s Sofitel Philippine Plaza, which has opened Vietura, a health and aesthetic institute that's said to be the first facility of its...
Tags: Personal Service, Philippines, International Travel, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Travel
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World War II fallen soldier's daughter finds peace at his grave
Sally Getchell's father died in World War II when she was 21/2 years old. He was buried in the Philippines. She has no memory of him, although her mother told her lots of stories about him. The connection got a shot of adrenaline a few years ago when one...Tags: Allentown, Human Interest, Philippines, Unrest, Conflicts and War, World War II (1939-1945)
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