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Morning Ledger: What You Missed At The APEC 2015 CEO Summit
The Philippine nation has recently played host to this year?s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Week, having previously hosted back in 1996. Last November 16-18 saw the culmination of the APEC 2015 CEO Summit, a global gathering of some of the world?s top business and economic leaders.
The Philippine nation has recently played host to this year?s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Week, having previously hosted back in 1996. Last November 16-18 saw the culmination of the APEC 2015 CEO Summit, a global gathering of some of the world?s top business and economic leaders.
MSN: World leaders arrive for ASEAN summit amid heavy security
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Malaysia deployed extraordinary security measures around Kuala Lumpur on Friday as world leaders arrived for a pair of weekend summits amid fresh attacks by Islamist militants.
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Malaysia deployed extraordinary security measures around Kuala Lumpur on Friday as world leaders arrived for a pair of weekend summits amid fresh attacks by Islamist militants.
Channel News Asia: South China Sea tensions torpedo Asia defence chiefs statement
The acrimony at the Kuala Lumpur defence dialogue marks the latest fallout from a confrontation between Washington and Beijing over China's expansive claims to the strategic South China Sea and its construction of artificial islets to back them up.
The acrimony at the Kuala Lumpur defence dialogue marks the latest fallout from a confrontation between Washington and Beijing over China's expansive claims to the strategic South China Sea and its construction of artificial islets to back them up.
Channel News Asia: Philippines probes airport bullet-planting extortion
The Philippine government said on Wednesday (Nov 4) it was investigating claims of a major extortion racket at the nation's main airport involving security personnel planting bullets in passengers' luggage.
The Philippine government said on Wednesday (Nov 4) it was investigating claims of a major extortion racket at the nation's main airport involving security personnel planting bullets in passengers' luggage.
CNN: Wonder material could harvest energy from thin air
According to a study published in the journal Nature, graphene membranes could be used to sieve hydrogen gas from the atmosphere -- a development that could pave the way for electric generators powered by air.
According to a study published in the journal Nature, graphene membranes could be used to sieve hydrogen gas from the atmosphere -- a development that could pave the way for electric generators powered by air.
ABC News: Navy Destroyer Sails Near Disputed Island Claimed by China
A U.S. Navy destroyer has sailed within 12 miles of an artificial island that China built in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The transit by the USS Lassen through what the United States says are international waters was planned as a challenge to China's claims that the waters around seven artificial islands in the chain are Chinese territory.
A U.S. Navy destroyer has sailed within 12 miles of an artificial island that China built in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The transit by the USS Lassen through what the United States says are international waters was planned as a challenge to China's claims that the waters around seven artificial islands in the chain are Chinese territory.
Huffington Post: Millions Of Children Affected By Typhoon Koppu In Philippines Need Food, Medicine
MANILA, Oct 19 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) on Monday launched a $2.8 million appeal to help children affected by a typhoon that tore across the northern Philippines over the weekend, forcing thousands from their homes.
MANILA, Oct 19 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) on Monday launched a $2.8 million appeal to help children affected by a typhoon that tore across the northern Philippines over the weekend, forcing thousands from their homes.
CNN: 18 dead, more than 100,000 displaced after Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines
Typhoon Koppu began battering the region over the weekend, driving tens of thousands from their homes. The storm, known as Lando in the Philippines, has directly affected more than 550,000 people, with more than 107,000 taking refuge in shelters as of Tuesday.
Typhoon Koppu began battering the region over the weekend, driving tens of thousands from their homes. The storm, known as Lando in the Philippines, has directly affected more than 550,000 people, with more than 107,000 taking refuge in shelters as of Tuesday.
News Week: Why Beijing Isn't Backing Down on South China Sea
Jeff Stein (News Week) - China is confident, perhaps overly so, that it can triumph in a standoff with the world?s leading, nuclear-armed superpower, at least as long as it?s confined to its own neighborhood.
Jeff Stein (News Week) - China is confident, perhaps overly so, that it can triumph in a standoff with the world?s leading, nuclear-armed superpower, at least as long as it?s confined to its own neighborhood.
Business Insider: China finished building lighthouses in the disputed South China Sea
(Reuters) - China has completed the construction of two lighthouses in the disputed South China Sea, the official Xinhua news agency reported, as tensions in the region mount over Beijing's maritime ambitions.
(Reuters) - China has completed the construction of two lighthouses in the disputed South China Sea, the official Xinhua news agency reported, as tensions in the region mount over Beijing's maritime ambitions.
Fox News: China starts operating 2 lighthouses on disputed South China Sea reefs
China has started to operate two lighthouses on a reef on a disputed island chain in the South China Sea, a state news agency reported, amid rising concerns among the U.S. and China?s neighbors about Beijing?s maritime intentions.
China has started to operate two lighthouses on a reef on a disputed island chain in the South China Sea, a state news agency reported, amid rising concerns among the U.S. and China?s neighbors about Beijing?s maritime intentions.
Forbes.com: Philippines' 50 Richest 2015: Henry Sy Tops The List
Top ten in the list: Henry Sy, John Gokongwei, Andrew Tan, Lucio Tan, Enrique Razon Jr., George Ty, Aboitiz family, Jaime Zobel de Ayala, David Consunji, Tony Tan Caktiong
Top ten in the list: Henry Sy, John Gokongwei, Andrew Tan, Lucio Tan, Enrique Razon Jr., George Ty, Aboitiz family, Jaime Zobel de Ayala, David Consunji, Tony Tan Caktiong
Tagalog Lessons
Lesson 101: Looking for PlacesLesson 102: Counting from Zero to One Hundred
Lesson 103: Introducting Yourself, Friends and Family
Lesson 104: Counting to One Thousand
Lesson 105: Looking for Things and Persons
Lesson 106: Greetings and Appreciation
Lesson 107: Eating in a Restaurant
Lesson 108: Shoppping in the Market
Lesson 109: Describing Things - Colors
Lesson 110: Describing Things - Length Height Depth Width Distance Weight
Lesson 111: Sharing Your Christian Faith
Lesson 112: Counting to One Billion
Lesson 201: A Brief History of the Filipino Language
Editorials
It's Time to Tell the Truth: America Did Not Lose the Vietnam War
I've read reports saying more Vietnam War soldiers have died from suicide than from fighting in the war. American death from the war was about 58,000. Death estimates on veteran suicides range from 20,000 to 200,000. Very sad, to say the least. I believe many of those suicides could have been avoided if the world stopped telling the great lie. read more
MY CAREER SECRET: What To Do When Someone Shames You at Work
Here is a six-step approach to dealing with this most difficult situation. I have tried it many times and proven its truth. I once worked for one of the largest corporations in the world, which had over over 200,000 employees. I was promoted several times, rose six job grades in five years, and received the Model Leadership Award several times. Here's my secret. read more
To My Friends Who Speak The Filipino Language:
Thousands of languages have already died due to lack of proper usage. Let's keep the Filipino language alive. Let's not allow text messaging habits to kill the national language of one hundred million Filipinos. read more
To My Dear Fellow Protestants:
I feel sad that a few of us have severely criticized the visit of Pope Francis in the Philippines. One comment I read even suggested the Philippines will suffer bad luck because of the visit. I believe we must disown Protestant extremism. read more
Philippines Should Sign US Troop US Visitor Agreement
The Philippines will benefit in many ways by strengthening its military alliance with the United States. The country is at a critical point of its economic development. It cannot afford to invest too much of its money on military weapons. It must buy time for its economic growth and aim to prosper to a level competitive with its East Asian neighbors. read more
