Muslim nations condemn Philippine rebel attacks The world Islamic bloc on Wednesday condemned violent attacks on civilians by Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines that prompted the government to launch an offensive and scrap a preliminary peace deal. Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:50:00 +0800
Philippines considering criminal charges in shipping tragedy Philippine prosecutors are considering filing criminal charges against owners of a ferry that sank during a typhoon in June, resulting in almost 800 deaths, the justice secretary said Thursday. Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:54:00 +0800
Philippines targets 6.1-6.8 pct growth in 2009: official The Philippines is targetting economic growth of between 6.1 to 6.8 percent next year as part of its budget estimates for 2008, a cabinet secretary said Wednesday. Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:09:00 +0800
Rights body says more civilians dead in Philippines unrest The top rights official in the Philippines on Wednesday raised alarm over the rising human cost of an army offensive against Muslim rebels in the south, saying civilian deaths had gone unreported. Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:23:00 +0800
