CNN - Philippine Economy Bucks Global Headwinds
(CNN) -- The Philippine economy grew 7.1% last quarter -- the fastest growth in two years and the fastest pace in Asia next to China -- a strong sign that the Southeast Asian economy is building domestic-growth rather than relying on exports. Manila is bucking the global pressures of the eurozone debt crisis and the slowdown in China. The Philippines is the only nation whose expected growth has been raised by the International Monetary Fund, rather than revised down, IMF Chief Christine Lagarde noted while visiting Manila earlier this month. "There is no denying it, the Philippines is having a fantastic year despite strong global headwinds," HSBC said in a research note Wednesday. "This is largely due to the fact that policy makers took timely measures to counterbalance an anticipated slowdown of demand from China and the eurozone as well as the resilient nature of the services-oriented economy."
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NICE Gives Positive Reviews on Improved Philippine Investment Environment
Whilst acknowledging that some critical areas need to be addressed, one of Korea's oldest and largest credit rating agencies, gives positive reviews of the much improved Philippine investment environment. This is the first thumbs up coming from Korea's private sector group this year, and comes on the heels of a series of encouraging assessments issued by global firms late last year, culminating in the HSBC's and the IMF's positive marks for the country's efforts in turning around the Philippine economy.
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One-month Overseas Voting Period Begins on 13 April 2013 for the Philippine's 2013 Electionsbioclavid wiki bioclavid modic bioclavid til hunde
The Overseas Absentee Voting period for the 2013 Elections will be from 13 April - 13 May 2013. Overseas Absentee Voters will be able to vote for their preferred Senatorial and Party-list candidates. Venue for the voting will be at the 2nd floor of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. On 13 April, voting time will be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. From 14 April to 12 May 2013, voting time will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On the last day, 13 May, voting will be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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MGA PAGHAHANDA AT PAALALA SA MGA PILIPINO SA SOUTH KOREA
Muling pinapaalalahanan ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa South Korea ang lahat ng Pilipino na tayo ay nananatiling nasa Alert Level 1. Maging panatag at laging handa at ugaliing manood ng telebisyon, makinig ng radio at magbasa ng mga pahayagan tungkol sa mga kaganapan sa Korean Peninsula.
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Reinstatement of Registered Voters Not Able to Vote in 2007 and 2010 Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that it will now allow Filipinos to vote even if they failed to vote in 2 consecutive elections in a precint in an Embassy where they are registered voters. As the voters were originally deactivated by the Comelec in accordance with election laws, now they can activate their registration by coming out to vote during the election period. The voters referred to are the ones who were earlier delisted for failing to beat the deadline to manifest their intent to vote in the midterm elections.
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Updates to the Contingency Plan as of 12 April 2013
We would like to inform the Filipino community that we are still on Alert Level 1 or heightened alertness. The community is advised to remain calm and to continuously monitor developments in South Korea.
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PHL receives investment grade rating from Standard & Poor’s
The Philippines today received investment grade rating from international credit rating agency Standard & Poorââ¬â¢s. In a statement released by the agency, the countryââ¬â¢s sovereign long-term foreign currency rating was upgraded from ââ¬ÅBB+ââ¬Â to ââ¬ÅBBB-ââ¬Å with stable outlook. This upgrade by S&P comes after the Philippine sovereign received its first investment grade rating from Fitch Ratings in March this year.
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RESULTA NG OVERSEAS VOTING (OV) SA HALALAN 2013, PRESINTO NG KOREA
Narito po ang Certificate of Canvass of Votes ng Overseas Voting para sa halalan para sa mga senador at party list noong ika-13 ng mayo 2013. Sa mga 5,887 nakarehistrong botante para sa eleksyon na ito, mayroong 428 na bumoto sa takdang 30 araw na bukas ang balota mula ika-13 ng abril, kasama na dito ang bilang ng botante sa kaisaisang mobile balloting sa Busan na ginanap noong ika-12 ng may 2013.
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Philippines to be highlighted in the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) 2013, 18-28 July 2013, Bucheon City, South Koreabioclavid wiki bioclavid modic bioclavid til hundevagifem erfaringer zholdbarhed.site vagifem 10
As one of the trending countries in the international film festival circuit, the Philippines will be featured as the highlight of this year's Project Spotlight in the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan), one of Korea's top four film festivals. The Festival will be held in Bucheon City on 18-28 July 2013.
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New Regulations for Visa-free Entry to the Philippinesbioclavid wiki kapslerbruger.site bioclavid til hundevagifem erfaringer vagifem 25 mg vagifem 10
Beginning 1 August 2013, nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.
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HOLIDAY NOTICE
The public is hereby informed that the Philippine Embassy will be closed on the following dates:
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18th Busan International Film Festival - Speech by Ambassador Cruz at the Philippine Reception
(Welcome remarks by HIS EXCELLENCY LUIS T. CRUZ, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea, on the occasion of the Philippine Reception at the 18th Busan International Film Festival 06 October 2013, Westin Chosun Beach Hotel)
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Emergency Shelters in Korea 'App' Available for Smartphone Download
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea has informed the Philippine Embassy that an application for smartphones, both android phones and Iphones, to locate the Emergency shelters in South Korea has been made available to the public.
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DOLE Welcomes U.S. Air Force Korea’s stance against prostitution and trafficking in persons
Secretary of Labor and Employment Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday commended the United States Air Force Korea in its efforts to put a stop to the prostitution and cases of human trafficking after USAF Lieutenant General Jan-Marc Jouas issued 7AF Order on Combatting Prostitution and Trafficking in Persons prohibiting its personnel from providing money or anything of value to an employee or establishment in Korea for the primary purpose of obtaining an employeeââ¬â¢s company or companionship, either inside or outside of the establishment.
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Advisory on Donations for Those Affected by Recent Disasters in the Philippines
For those who would like to donate to those affected by recent disasters in the Philippines, cash donations may be sent to the following:
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