Rice crisis to push inflation up to 8 pct in Philippines
April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
which suggests CPI inflation rates close to 8 percent in coming months,” UBS said, adding that the headline inflation for the Philippines is likely to exceed 6 percent on average for the year 2008. In the Southeast Asia, the Philippines has the highest foo… Read more
US to export rice to Philippines: envoy
April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The United States will export rice to Manila, U.S. ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney said on Wednesday, amid fears of a looming food crisis in the archipelago. “We will always make our supplies available for export if the Philippines needs rice … Read more
Gaa cites overdue benefits to RP vets
April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In a statement issued on the “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor), the ambassador reiterated his commitment and determination to help Filipino veterans “achieve that what is long overdue to them, recognition and benefits for their sacrifices and services.” Their services, he added, “are as relevant as the services and sacrifices of younger generations of veterans fighting and defending the cause of freedom and democracy today.” (Related story) Read more
Veterans remember Bataan heroes
April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON D.C. They marched, walked – for some, their wheelchairs pushed – and sang “Old Soldiers Never Die” to draw attention to the plight of aging Filipino veterans 66 years after the Fall of Bataan. Read more
