Factbox: Power projects in the Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) - Some of the Philippines' biggest conglomerates have unveiled plans to push into power generation over the next five years, with investments seen reaching $9 billion. Full story
Feds: NY, Va. 7-Eleven stores exploited immigrants
Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged Monday with making tens of millions of dollars by exploiting immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines, in part by paying them using the stolen Social Security numbers of a child and three dead people whil Full story
Two men with international ties added to FBI 'most wanted' list
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI added two people on Monday to its list of most-wanted fugitives: a Mexican laborer accused of killing a woman in Louisiana and a former U.S. university professor charged with committing sex crimes in the Philippines. Full story
2 die as Philippine ferry sinks, but 54 rescued
Two people died early Friday after their ferry sank in Philippine waters, but 54 passengers and crew were saved when rescuers pulled them to safety. Full story
Analysis: India is Asia's weakest link in QE-driven rout
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - India is emerging Asia's canary in the 'hot money' mine. Full story
Philippines vows to defend territory, sovereignty
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III vowed Wednesday his country will not back down from any challenge to its sovereignty and territory amid a sea dispute with China. Full story
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Hero dog gets new snout in US
A dog named Kabang is getting reconstructive surgery to replace her snout after she lost it saving two girls from an oncoming motorcycle in the Philippines. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
From the Archives: Vietnam POW's arrive Clark AFB
It was called Operation Homecoming- newly released POW's - were greeted at Clark AFB in the Philippines by a military reception committee.
Move Over US, BRICS ... TIMPs are New Stars: Pro
Bob Turner, Turner Investment Partners, explains why he is bullish on Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico and the Philippines.
Surf's up on the dunes of the Philippines
Adventure enthusiasts have been traveling to the northern Philippines to surf on the country's sand dunes. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Volcano in the Philippines kills five
One of the Philippines' most active volcanoes rumbled to life, killing five climbers. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
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