Thai Press Reports articles from November 2009, page 5

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Vietnam: Transport fares to increase during Lunar New Year.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - Transport fares will rise by 15-20 percent during the Tet (Lunar New Year) to cover the rising cost of fuel, say transport companies. An increase in fuel prices have has driven transport fares up by 30 percent or even...

Vietnam: Another cold snap to hit north, depression to change course.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - Another cold snap is forecast to hit northern Vietnam this weekend which will cause temperatures to drop by 2-3oC, according to the National Hydro-meteorological Forecasting Centre. Du Duc Tien, an official from the...

Vietnam: Asian countries to standardise vehicle certification.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The 14th Conference of the Japan Automobile standards Internationalization Center (JASIC) was held in Hanoi on November 25 with many Asian governments and manufacturers taking part. The conference, which was organised...

Vietnam: NA approves socio-economic development plan 2010.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The 6th session of the 12th National Assembly just approved the Resolution on the socio-economic development plan 2010, with overall targets of resuming economic growth impetus, consolidating macro-economic stability,...

Vietnam: Towards a green, civilized and modern capital city.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The planning scheme for Hanoi should be concretized from its component plans which highlight the capital city's greenness - civilization - modernity, said PM Nguyen Tan Dung. Leader of the Government on Thursday...

Vietnam: PM receives Indonesian FM.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - For the sake of the fine bilateral ties, Vietnam and Indonesia should early ink an agreement on the demarcation of territorial waters; boost up fishery cooperation; and conduct joint sea patrols, said the Government...

Vietnam: Vietnam to build two nuclear power plants next decade.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The majority of NA deputies today voted for the construction of two nuclear power plants in the central province of Ninh Thuan. The first one will be built in 2014 in Phuoc Dinh Commune, Thu?n Nam District and comes...

Vietnam: CG Meeting: Assist Vietnam to recover its sustainable growth.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The 16th Consultative Group Meeting, slated for early December, will place its focus on how to resume rapid and sustainable growth, maintain macro-economic stability, position the economy in the post-crisis period, and...

Vietnam: Vietnam supports UNSC's peace-building efforts.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - Vietnam hails the efforts of the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Peace-building Commission, said Ambassador Hoang Chi Trung. Mr. Trung, Deputy Representative of Vietnam at the UNSC, made the statement at the...

Vietnam: Vietnam advocates resumption of Middle East peace talks.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - Ambassador Bui The Giang, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), expressed his concerns over the impasse of the peace process in the Middle East despite continuous...

Vietnam: Catfish export surges.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - The export of tra, Vietnamese special catfish, to Spain in October surged 31.7% in volume and 9.4% in value against the same period last year following a three-month decline, according to the Vietnam Association of...

Vietnam: Health sector; Transparency for anti-corruption.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - Leaders of the Health Ministry pledged to continue anti-corruption solutions, such as increasing openness and transparency in making policies. To realize commitments to international donors, the Government...

Vietnam: China's group donates teleconference equipment to VGP.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The signing ceremony of the contract on the transfer of teleconference devices between Chinese group Huawei and the Vietnamese Government Web Portal (VGP) was held this morning in Hanoi. Not only providing all the...

Vietnam: Vietnamese central bank adjusts interest rate.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced on Wednesday that it would raise both interest rates and exchange rates with a view to supervising credit and mobilizing more capital for the economy. The SBV raised the...

Vietnam: Vietnam o see whole-year CPI up around 7%.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) in November inches up by 0.55% against October and it may stands around 7% this year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The CPI has increased by 4.35% in November,...

Vietnam: ASEAN transport connectivity consolidated.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The 28th ASEAN Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM 28) and the 15th meeting of ASEAN Transportation Ministers (ATM15) will be held from December 7-11 in Hanoi. ASEAN transportation leaders of will focus on...

Philippines: ADB Extends Budget Reform Assistance to Philippine Local Governments.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will support the Philippines' ongoing efforts to transfer responsibility for the delivery of basic services from the central government to the local government level. The ADB's Board of...

Cambodia: Cambodia Targets Financial System Reforms to Bolster Growth, Cut Poverty.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - Cambodia is currently implementing a series of reforms designed to modernize and deepen its financial system in order to support growth, reduce poverty and make the country more resilient in the face of external shocks....

Indonesia: ADB Conference Promotes Investments in Indonesia's Energy Efficiency Sector.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - Investments in energy efficiency solutions in Indonesia offer a potential $4 billion market for commercial banks and the industrial sector, a Jakarta conference co-organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) heard...

Thailand: October exports contract 2.98%, but Nov-Dec may grow 20%.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - Thailand's exports in October 2009 had improved further, contracting only (-)2.98 percent YoY. This is the smallest contraction in 12 months, achieving a value of USD14,813 million, slightly lower than the September...

Thailand: ASEAN health sector liberalization, 2010: Windfall to Thai medical care.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - ASEAN health trade liberalization will likely benefit Thai exports of pharmaceuticals to four emerging markets in ASEAN, especially the CLMV (, , and ). Relevant exports to those four countries should show higher growth...

Thailand: Gold - A shining investment alternative.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - The global gold price hit a record high of USD1,164.85/ounce on November 23, 2009, thus the domestic gold price rose to a new high, as well. Gold bullion surged to THB18,350/Bahtweight. Against the end of 2008, the...

Thailand: Thai economic recovery may slow, government role remains key.
November 27, 2009... Section: Economy - Thai economic data released by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) showed that the 3Q09 GDP, seasonally-adjusted (SA), quarter-on-quarter, continued to record growth for the second...

Thailand: AFTA - Impact on Thai palm oil industry.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - On January 1, 2010, the six founding ASEAN member countries - , , the , , and - will be committed to eliminating import duties on palm oil products as part of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA). Among the eligible...

China: China's food industry expected to expand 16.7 pct year on year.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - Output value of China's food industry is expected to grow 16.7 percent year on year, according to China National Food Industry Association (CNFIA). Liu Zhi, CNFIA executive vice chairman, told the Seventh China Food...

Thailand: One Start One Stop Investment Center opened on 23 Nov 09.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - The One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS) officially be opened at Chamchuri Square on 23 November 2009. This one stop location business center aims to provide business consultation and business licenses for Thai...

Thailand: BoI plans incentives to triple overseas investment.
November 27, 2009... Section: Investment - The Board of Investment (BoI) is planning new incentives that it hopes will help Thai investment overseas triple in value over the next five years to US$10 billion. BoI incentives currently apply only to projects in...

Thailand: Internal Security Act imposed in Bangkok unlikely to affect Thai economy and tourism.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is confident that the Internal Security Act to be imposed in Bangkok from November 28 to 14 December 2009 will not affect Thailand's tourism or its economy. The Prime Minister referred...

Brazil: US$ 44 million loan to promote jobs and urban improvements for poor in Brazil's most important sea port.
November 27, 2009... Section: General News - The World Bank approved yesterday a US$ 44 million loan to the city of Santos, in Brazil's Southeastern State of Sao Paulo. The loan supports sustainable growth, job creation and investments opportunities and will improve...

Thailand: S-T debentures of SCBT to be registered on November 26, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Business News - The short-term debentures issued by Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited to be registered with ThaiBMA on November 26, 2009; consisting of SCBT09D17A is 21-day short-term debentures, worth of THB 150...

Thailand: BoT Bond Auction Result.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - The auction result of Bank of Thailand bond on November 26, 2009 is: CB09D14A Auction Amount (THB mln.) 50,000.00 Accepted Amount (THB mln.) 49,849.00 Accepted Yield (%) 1.1250 - 1.1600 Yield (%) 1.13934 Bid Coverage Ratio...

Thailand: KTB announces the fixed deposit rates.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - Krung Thai Bank Plc.(KTB) announces the fixed deposit rates. The new rates to be effective on November 26, 2009 and they will be effective with ThaiBMA's System from now on. Details are shown below: New Fixed deposit...

Thailand: BE of TISCOG to be registered on November 26, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - The Bill of Exchange (BE) issued by TISCO Financial Group Plc. to be registered with ThaiBMA on November 26, 2009, consisting of TISCOG10525A is 181-day BE, worth of THB 10 mln. The issue date is on November 25, 2009 and...

Thailand: BBTM informs to put option since November 26, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - BBTM informs that the following promissory notes were exercised the put option on November 26, 2009; BBTM09O261 with the value of THB 160 mln. (Thai Bond Market Association: 26 November 2009)

Thailand: PN of BBTM to be registered on November 26, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - The Promissory Note (PN) issued by Bangkok BBTM Limited to be registered with ThaiBMA on November 26, 2009, consisting of BBTM09N261 is perpetual bond, worth of THB 310 mln. The issue date is on November 26, 2009. (Thai...

Thailand: BE of FNS to be registered on November 26, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - The Bill of Exchange (BE) issued by Finansa Plc. to be registered with ThaiBMA on November 26, 2009; consisting of FNS10311A is 105-day BE, worth of THB 29 mln. The issue date is on November 26, 2009 and the maturity date...

Thailand: S-T debentures of DBBK to be registered on November 26, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - The short-term debentures issued by Deutsche Bank AG to be registered with ThaiBMA on November 26, 2009, consisting of DBBK09D03B is 7-day short-term debentures, worth of THB 1,900 mln. The issue date is on November 26,...

Thailand: PEA's Bond Auction Result.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - Auction result of Provincial Electricity Authority Bond on November 26, 2009 is; 1. PEA16DA Accepted Amount (THB mln.) 1,110 Coupon Rate(%) 4.15 Underwriter SCB Underwriting Fee (%) 0.000 Registrar SCB Type NG 2. PEA12DB...

Thailand: BMTA's Bond Auction Result.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - Auction result of Bangkok Mass Transit Authority Bond on November 26, 2009 is; 1. BMTA19DA Accepted Amount (THB mln.) 883.88 Coupon Rate(%) 4.38 Underwriter KBANK Underwriting Fee (%) 0.000 Registrar BOT Type G 2. BMTA21DA...

Thailand: GHB's Bond Auction Result (Revised).
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - Auction result of Government Housing Bank Bond on November 26, 2009 is; GHB23DA Accepted Amount (THB mln.) 1,000 Coupon Rate(%) 4.74 Underwriter BBL Underwriting Fee (%) 0.050 Registrar BOT Type G GHB : Government Housing...

Thailand: BOT bonds Auction Schedule in December 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - Bank of Thailand announces "BOT bonds Auction Schedule in December 2009". There are 15-BOT bonds, totalling THB 190,000 mln. will be auctioned in December 2009. The auction date begins on December 1, 2009 onwards. The...

Thailand: BE of QH will be registered on November 30, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - The Bill of Exchange (BE) issued by Quality House Plc. will be registered with ThaiBMA on November 30, 2009; consisting of QH09D28A is 28-day BE, worth of THB 50 mln. The issue date is on November 30, 2009 and the maturity...

Thailand: MPSC155A will be registered with ThaiBMA on November 30, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - MPSC155A issued by Mitr Phol Sugar Co., Ltd will be registered with ThaiBMA on November 30, 2009 as follow: MPSC155A is 5-year and 6-month debenture worth THB 2,000 mln with 4.50% of fixed coupon rate per annum, paid...

Thailand: BE of PL will be registered on November 27, 2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: Bond Market - The Bill of Exchange (BE) issued by Phatra Leasing Plc. will be registered with ThaiBMA on November 27, 2009; consisting of PL10127A is 61-day BE, worth of THB 53 mln. The issue date is on November 27, 2009, and the...

Thailand's Asiasoft Corporation (AS): Waiting for new hit game.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - 3Q09 a mild disappointment. The weaker earnings were due to mismatch of revenue and expenses for three new game titles launched in late September. Net profit generated by its Thai unit remained solid at Bt49m in 3Q09, but...

Thailand: Coal - Chinese demand to support price.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - China's coal imports in October rose 215% from the same period last year. Although the number was lower than its peak in June at 16.1mn tons, it was relatively high compared with average coal imports per month in 2008 of 3.4mn...

Thailand's Bangkok Bank Plc. (BBL): On course to recovery.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - BBL guided for a pickup in loan demand during 4Q09, but loan growth for 2009 could still contract. While the bank's loans contracted 6.8% during 9M09, management expects its 2009 loan growth to contract 4.0%, implying growth of...

Thailand's Siam Cement (SCC): Progress on new petrochemical complex in Vietnam.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - SCC has signed a framework agreement with Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) to invest in a green-field petrochemical complex in southern Vietnam. The shareholders of the project consist of Vietnamese partners (Vietnam Oil and...

Thailand's Thai Property Fund (PF): Regulations revised, Neutral implications.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised some regulations with regards to property funds (PF). The major changes are: 1) foreign limit; 2) allowing dividend payment from retained earnings; 3) investment in...

Thailand's Energy & Petrochemical Sector: Revisit downside from Map Ta Phut.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - Current price priced in -At current prices the shares of PTT, PTTEP, PTTCH, and PTTAR have all pretty well priced in the downside from Map Ta Phut issues, assuming a one-year delay, which is likely to be the compromise reached....

Thailand's Siam Cement (SCC): Progress on Vietnamese Petrochemical Complex, SCG vision as a regional leader.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - Siam Cement (SCC) has signed a "Framework Agreement" with Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) to invest in a green-field petrochemical complex in southern Vietnam. According to the framework agreement, the shareholders of the...

Thailand's Inoue Rubber (Thailand) (IRC): Strong 4Q09 earnings to new high.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - Inoue Rubber (Thailand) (IRC) reported a strong recovery making a new record high for the 4Q09 (Jul - Sep 2009) net profit of Bt86mn (EPS Bt0.43), up 35% from last quarter and 145% yoy and much better than other auto parts...

Thailand's IRPC PLC. (IRPC): A positive view and upgraded target to Bt4.80.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - We are turning positive on the 2010 earnings outlook after the company announced 9M09 earnings better than expectation. We believe the current share price, which is down 14% in the past 2 months, has moderately reflected the...

Thailand's Muang Thai Insurance (MTI): Still on track for strong NP growth YoY.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - MTI's net profit for 3Q09 came in at Bt69m, a decline of 3% YoY and 36% QoQ. While the loss ratio was in line with estimate, an increase in the company's motor insurance unearned premium reserve provision stifled any near-term...

Thailand's Seafco (SEAFCO): Earnings prospects remain positive.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - Information from its analyst meeting indicates that SEAFCO's earnings outlook continues to improve in line with the construction industry. Its gross margin should widen as more domestic construction projects will ease pressure...

Thailand's Thai Reinsurance (THRE): Favourable factors converge.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - We initiate coverage of Thai Reinsurance (THRE) with a Buy rating. Despite the economic downturn, THRE achieved a RoE of 20% last year; its historical RoE trend is also impressively stable with a 10-year average of 20.3%....

Thailand's Siam Cement (SCCJ): Update on petrochemicals complex in Vietnam.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - SCC has signed a framework agreement with Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) to invest in a greenfield petrochemical complex in southern Vietnam. Petrovietnam and Vinachem will together hold 29%, while 71% will be mainly split...

Thailand's SEAFCO: An expanding backlog.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - Government spending is not only the key revenue growth driver for contractors but also strengthens the confidence of the private sector to resume investing in production expansion and big-ticket real estate. A sizable...

Thailand's ICT Sector: 30% holding capped in the 3G companies.
November 27, 2009... Section: Stocks - 30% stake holding capped in the 3G companies: Mr Sutham Unaitham, one of the NTC, said in the public hearing that the purpose of merger and cross holding criteria is to prevent the merger of licensees who are the dominant...

Thailand: SCIB informs exercise of THANI-W4 warrant.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - Siam City Bank Pcl., would like to report that we exercised 132,500,000 units of THANI-W4.The details of transactions are as follows : Transaction Date : November 26, 2009 Transaction asset : Ordinary shares of Ratchthani...

Thailand: SPF notifies on execution of sublease agreement (renewed).
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - Siam City Asset Management Company Limited acting as a fund manager to Samui Airport Property Fund (the "Fund") would like to announce that the Fund has entered into a Sublease of Land and Building Agreement between the...

Thailand: SVI informs Director Nomination.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - SVI Public Company Limited (SVI) would like to inform that, to follow the good corporate governance principle regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders, the Company is now providing an opportunity for shareholders...

Thailand: Thai bourse and ThaiHealth initiated the project "Inner CSR to Healthy Organization".
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Announcement - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) will work together in building happiness among listed firms' employees to create sustained business operations. The project will...

Thailand: TISCO's listed securities granted by SET.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - Starting from November 30, 2009 the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) allowed the securities of TISCO Financial Group Public Company Limited (TISCO) to be traded on the SET after finishing capital increase procedures. ...

Thailand: PL reports passed Resolutions appointing the Audit Committee.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - The Board of directors' meeting of Phatra Leasing Public Company Limited passed resolutions appointing the Audit Committee with the following details : The Audit Committee has 2-year tenure, consisting of: Remaining terms...

Thailand: PL reports date fixed for AGM 2010 and for dividend.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - The following resolutions were unanimously passed at the Company's Board of Directors' Meeting No. 4/2009, held on 26 November 2009:- 1. The Shareholder register book for the right to entitled to attend the Annual General...

Thailand: mai adds new securities : UKEM-W1.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has granted a listing of Certificates representing the right to purchase shares (warrants) of Union Petrochemical Public Company Limited (UKEM) from November 30, 2009. The SET has set...

Thailand: NBC announces interim dividends payment.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - Nation Broadcasting Corporation Public Company Limited hereby reports the resolutions passed at the Board of Directors' Meeting No. 10/2009 held on 26 November 2009 as follows: 1. Approval of legal reserves for performance...

Thailand: ASCON increases registered capital of the company.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors' Meeting No.7/2009 of ASCON Construction Public Company Limited (the "Company") held on November 25, 2009 at 25th Floor, Thai Summit Tower, 1768 New Petchburi Road, Bang Kapi, Huai Kwang, Bangkok,...

Thailand: DEMCO notifies on of the exercise of Warrants (DEMCO-W1).
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - With reference to DEMCO Public Company Limited ("the Company")'s issuance and offer of 88,519,773 units of warrant to purchase the ordinary shares of the Company No. 1 (DEMCO-W1), the exercise dates will be on the last...

Thailand: CPICO reports to the Exchange of the Results of the Sale of Shares.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - Central Paper Industry Public Company Limited would like to report to the Exchange of the Results of the Sale of Shares (F53-5) on 25 November 2009 1. Information relating to the share offering Category of shares offered...

Thailand: CCET informs disposal of close subsidiary in Singapore.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors Meeting No.1/2008 of Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) Plc. which held on February 14, 2008 had passed the resolution to approve the disposal of close Cal-Comp Electronics (S) Pte. Ltd, which is 100%...

Thailand: CCET informs Exercise Date for CCET-W2 No.4/2009.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) Plc. has allotted the 156,000,000 units of warrants for the rights to buy ordinary shares to the employees (ESOP) since 28 September 2007. The Company would like to notify that the balance of...

Thailand: BGH invests in new subsidiary.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - The Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PLC. (or "BGH") hereby announces that on November 25, 2009, the Board of Directors passed the resolution to invest in a new subsidiary company, namely Chiang Mai Medical Hospital Co., Ltd....

Thailand: MBK invests in a new company.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - MBK Public Company Limited ("MBK") would like to inform that the Board of Directors' meeting of MBK no.5 FY 09/10 on October 29, 2009 has approved in principle to MBK to invest in a new company namely "MBK Hospitality...

Thailand: PR informs propose Agenda & Nomination Director in Advance.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - President Rice Products Public Company Limited is please to announce that, in according with the good corporate governance practice relating to the equitable treatment of shareholders, the Company is inviting its...

Thailand: TISCO reports results of the preferred shares conversion.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - Reference is made to TISCO Financial Group Public Company Limited has scheduled the conversion period to monthly basis. The Company would like to inform that for the conversion period on November 24, 2009 preferred...

Thailand: BAY informs President & CEO intended to discontinue his position.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - Reference is made to the Board of Directors Meeting No.11/2009 held on 25 November 2009. Mr. Tan Kong Khoon informed the Meeting of his intention to discontinue his President& CEO position upon the expiry of his...

Thailand: SCIB informs resignation of Director.
November 27, 2009... Section: SET Filing - The Siam City Bank Public Company Limited (the "Bank") would like to inform that Mr.Sompol Kiatphaibool, Chairman of the Board and Independent Director, has resigned from his positions, effective December 1, 2009. (26...

Thailand: Official visit to Qatar yields success.
November 27, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva visited Qatar for an official visit from November 24 to November 26, 2009. The Prime Minister was accompanied by high-ranking officials from both public and private...

Philippines: Road rage suspect placed on BI watchlist.
November 26, 2009... Section: General News - The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday placed under its watchlist the principal suspect in the killing of a son of a Malacanang official in Quezon City last week. Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan included...

Philippines: NPC supports Escudero's decision not to run in 2010 elections.
November 26, 2009... Section: General News - The Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) on Tuesday said it "welcomes and respects" the decision of Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero to withdraw from the presidential race in next year's elections despite the latter's...

Philippines: 1,000 passengers stranded in Sorsogon, Cebu due to 'Urduja' -- PCG.
November 26, 2009... Section: General News - A total of 1,000 passengers were stranded on Tuesday in Sorsogon and Cebu due to tropical depression Urduja, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. Reports reaching PCG headquarters showed that there were 228...

Philippines: NGCP forges MOA with PAGASA for utilization of weather equipment.
November 26, 2009... Section: General News - The country's operator of transmission highway, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), has forged an agreement with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...