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Joe Biden, Ferdinand Marcos set to meet as tensions grow with China

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:04:20 +0000

President Joe Biden is set to host President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines for White House talks on Monday as concerns grow about the Chinese navy’s harassment of Philippine vessels. President Joe Biden is set to host President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines for White House talks on Monday as concerns grow about [...]

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SOAN Urges Investors To Tap Into Nigeria’s Ship-Breaking And Recycling Sector

Ade Adewale — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 20:52:06 +0000

The President of the Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), Mr Greg Ogbeifun, today called on investors to tap the potential of Nigeria’s ship-breaking and recycling sector. He made the call in an interview with our reporter in Lagos. Mr Ogbeifun said that prior to this time, ship wrecks were taken to foreign countries for breaking and recycling but [...]

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Philippines’ largest liquor producer buys Scottish whisky-maker

Adewale A. — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:59:42 +0000

Emperador, the Philippines' largest liquor producer, said Monday it had agreed to buy Scottish whisky-maker Whyte and Mackay as part of an expansion beyond its traditional base of brandy. The company said in a disclosure to the Manila stock exchange…

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US President lands in Philippines as defence pact signed

Adewale A. — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:18:57 +0000

President Barack Obama landed in the Philippines on Monday to cement new defence ties on the last leg of an Asian tour conducted against a backdrop of territorial tensions between US allies and China. Obama flew into Manila from Malaysia, hours after…

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Filipinos hoping for miracles queue to kiss Pope relics

Adewale A. — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:39:10 +0000

Hundreds of people queued in the Philippines Tuesday to kiss the hair, bloodstained clothing and a cassock of the late Pope John Paul II, beseeching the soon-to-be-sainted Polish pontiff to perform miracles for them. "I am so happy. I am ready to die…

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Muslim rebels joyous, but wary, at peace prospects

Adewale A. — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:47:21 +0000

Joyous shouts of "Allahu akbar" echoed across the headquarters of the Philippines' biggest Muslim rebel group as a pact to end four decades of bloodshed was signed, but there were also fears war clouds had yet to pass. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front…

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US backs Philippines, warns China over air zone

Adewale A. — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:05:12 +0000

US Secretary of State John Kerry warned China Tuesday against any move to declare an air defence zone in the South China Sea, as he affirmed defence ties with long-time ally the Philippines. Kerry, in Manila for a two-day visit, criticised China for…

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UN to seek more aid for Philippines typhoon displaced

Adewale A. — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:07:28 +0000

The United Nations is to seek more international aid to shelter and give temporary jobs to millions displaced by the Philippines' deadliest typhoon in history, officials said Friday. "Providing shelter and rebuilding lives is an urgent priority," said…

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