Philippines

Philippines protests to China over oil rig plan
The Philippines said Wednesday it had formally protested to Beijing over recent activity in disputed waters of the South China Sea and Chinese plans to anchor an oil rig there.

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Mindanao

Mindanao electric coop oppose sale of hydro power plants
COTABATO CITY, June 1 (PNA) -- The Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperative (AMRECO) is opposed to the privatization of two hydroelectric power plants in Lanao del Norte, citing the possibility of an increased power rates in the island.

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Coron

Coron Package: 57% OFF Plane Tickets, Hotel %26 More!
Today's Deal: Only P14,990 for a 3 Days and 2 Nights Coron Getaway for 2, includes Airfare, Transfers, Accommodation, Breakfast, Island Hopping and Unlimited use of Kayaks, snorkeling gears and much more! (valued at P34,252) Save P19,262! DetailsTravel period is from June 20 to October 31, 2011. Reservation can start on June 8. Call for booking / All booking should be made 15 days in advance.

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Davao

Davao: Fast-rising property market
Davao City is fast becoming a spot of robust housing development, with new players channeling their resources to this Southern Philippine city apart from the usual strategy of focusing on major Philippine cities like Metro Manila and outlying areas, and Davao's neighbor Cebu City in Visayas.

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Palawan

Mt. Thumbpeak (1,296+) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
MT. THUMBPEAK Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Major jumpoff: Iwahig Penal Colony, Puerto Princesa City LLA: 9�47%26prime;55.4%26Prime;N 118�36%26prime;20.4%26Prime;E, 1296 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 2-3 days / 7-11 hours Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 7/9, Trail class 1-4 with river crossings Features: River crossings, Bonsai forest, Views of Palawan BACKGROUND Another notable mountain in Palawan, regarded as ...

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Luzon

Central Luzon cops target stolen motorcycles
Central Luzon police are going after stolen motorcycles in the region to curb crimes. Central Luzon Police Dir. Edgardo Ladao reiterated his earlier order for police to go after unregistered motorcycles to stop crimes being carried out by riders-in-tandem and stop the illegal sale of stolen motorbikes.

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Visayas

Eastern Visayas tops LandBank performance
EASTERN Visayas maintains a P10-billion deposit at the LandBank of the Philippines, doubling the P4.6-billion loan released by the bank last year, making the region a %26ldquo;fund provider%26rdquo; for financing in other areas of the country.The region ranks first in terms of LandBank performance in the Visayas and third in the whole country.LandBank assistant vice president for Eastern Visayas Alex A. Lorayes ...

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