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Death ferry scandal

World
2008-6-29

THE owner of a capsized Philippines ferry in which 800 people are believed to have died was under pressure yesterday to explain how 10 tons of toxic pesticide came to be in the cargo hold. The search for hundreds...

Hundreds missing in typhoon ferry disaster

World
2008-6-23

RESCUERS fought the tail of a typhoon swamping the Philippines to reach a capsized ferry yesterday only to find a mystery - scant signs of the more than 800 passengers and crew. Only 10 survivors are known to have...

Arroyo to attend Special Olympics in Shanghai

Sport | Olympics
2007-9-27

PHILIPPINES President Gloria Arroyo will attend the 12th Summer Special Olympics that run from October 2 to 11 in Shanghai, China's Foreign Ministry announced today. The 58-year-old President will pay a two-day...

White rabbit hops to safety

Metro | Food
2007-7-20

ONE of China's best-known candies passed a safety test from the world's leading food and chemical certification company, SGS Group, the Shanghai-based candy producer said on its website yesterday. The Philippines...

Forces on alert for terror strikes

World
2004-12-31

SECURITY forces on alert for possible terrorist attacks in Southeast Asia during the holidays are trying to remain vigilant, although their focus has shifted to coping with areas devastated by the deadly waves.

Master terrorist arrested in Manila

World
2004-10-22

A KEY suspect in terror attacks that killed 42 people last year and who allegedly planned to bomb the US Embassy has been arrested with two associates, a Philippines military official said yesterday.

Exports of rice wine to expand

Business | FMCG/food
2004-8-21

GUAN Sheng Yuan (Group) Co Ltd, a leading foodstuffs maker in China, plans to expand exports of its He rice wine to the United States, France, Philippines and Cambodia, a company official said yesterday.

Siamese twins separated

World
2004-8-6

TWO-YEAR-OLD twins from the Philippines born with the tips of their heads fused together were "strong and stable" after being separated in a marathon operation that stretched into early yesterday.

Scientists on watch as old volcano spews ash

World
2004-7-27

SCIENTISTS watching one of the Philippines' most destructive volcanoes said yesterday an eruption was not imminent.

Countries make firm stance

World
2004-7-10

BULGARIA and the Philippines insisted yesterday they would not be cowed by terrorists after insurgents captured and threatened to kill their nationals in Iraq, the latest hostage takings in the country.