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INQUIRER.net By: Julliane Love de Jesus, November 21st, 2015 07:25 PM President Benigno Aquino III listens during the 27th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 21. AP KUALA LUMPUR—President Benigno Aquino III may have avoided the issue on the South China Sea dispute during the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation but he surely is making up for it in his meeting with Southeast Asian leaders. As if one time is not enough, President Aquino underscored several times the competing claims between the Philippines and China in the resource-rich South China Sea on the first day of the 27th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in the Malaysian capital. During plenary sessions on Saturday, which were attended by Asean countries as well as China, Japan and South Korea, Aquino highlighted anew the need for peaceful settlement of disputes “in the sea known by many names.” He also reiterated that the UN Convention on the Laws of the Sea (Unclos) must be honored by all countries. Aquino stressed this in an earlier Asean plenary session and meeting with China, which was represented by People’s Republic of China Premier Li Keqiang. “Excellencies, our long-term goal of building an East Asian Community will only be truly realized when cooperation is matched by a steadfast commitment to maintain peace, stability, and security in the region. On this note, the Philippines reiterates the primacy of the rule of law,” said Aquino at the Asean Plus 3 meeting at the Kuala Read More …

INQUIRER.net By: Nestor Corrales, August 18th, 2015 05:14 PM A Filipino woman was injured in a blast that rocked Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday night, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday. “Embassy confirms that one Filipina was injured. She sustained injury to her hearing due to blast,” the DFA said in a statement. The foreign affairs department said the Filipino woman was in Bangkok with her foreign family and would return to their country soon. “She requests that her other personal details not be revealed,” the DFA said. Reports said that among the casualties was a Filipino but according to the DFA, no confirmation was received by the embassy as they continued to verify the information. RC RELATED STORIES Filipino among 16 killed in Bangkok’s biggest attack No motive or suspects emerge yet in Bangkok explosion Latest Filipino woman hurt in Bangkok blast on Monday Shanghai index plunges more than 6 percent Love triangle eyed in MMA champion killing DMCI on track with P12B 2015 profit goal Recommended Cruise ship Queen Mary 2 crewman lost overboard, presumed dead Mountain View, Calif. library to host Fil-Am anthology authors Ocampo, Roldan in SF Asian Art Museum’s contemporary art show Fil-Am agency throws lifeline to struggling Filipinos in L.A. Disclaimer: Comments do not represent the views of INQUIRER.net. We reserve the right to exclude comments which are inconsistent with our editorial standards. FULL DISCLAIMER For feedback, complaints, or inquiries, contact us.

popular Aquino knew of Mamasapano mission; Purisima called the shots – SAF chief Poe says Purisima must explain role in ‘Oplan Wolverine” Maguindanao bomb expert on US wanted list The ballad of Rey Valera Mamasapano: From peaceful community to land of conflict Slain SAF officer planned to marry fiancée next year Purisima’s call AMLC shows how Jinggoy Estrada got Napoles ‘kickbacks’ videos MNLF: Mamasapano clash not a massacre, both sides fought valiantly Widow wants ‘all-out war’ against SAF 44 killers Bongbong urges gov’t, MILF: Develop trust in each other’s intentions Pasay court clears Abalos in electoral sabotage case Santiago: President Aquino may be charged before ICC Czech Ambassador Jaroslav Olša Jr. poses for photos with 2014 ICEFA Lidice awardees Justine Mae Sy, Jasmine Kate Tan and Maria Angelica Tejada. MANILA, Philippines—Three young artists have been accorded recognition after receiving awards in an international art exhibit in the Czech Republic. Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Jaroslav Olša Jr. handed certificates of appreciation and gift certificates on Jan. 30 to 13-year-olds Justine Mae Sy and Jasmine Kate Tan, both from St. Stephen’s High School, and 8-year-old Maria Angelica Tejada from Padre Burgos Elementary School in Quezon City after their artworks were shown in the 2014 International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice (ICEFA Lidice). The young artists were given honorable mentions by the 2014 ICEFA Lidice exhibitions committee. The Filipino students were among the 622 winners who were given awards in the 2014 ICEFA Lidice. A total of 20,136 entries had been submitted Read More …

Office workers sit along the quay at Raffles Place financial district in Singapore. AFP MANILA, Philippines—An open letter seeking to reduce the number of Filipino workers in Singapore has been circulating online. The letter, addressed to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, was written by a certain Jafri Basron and posted on user-generated content website The Real Singapore on Tuesday. Basron said he represented the ordinary Singaporeans concerned over the “perceived influx” of Filipino workers holding employment passes (EP) and S-Passes. He said the huge number of Filipinos working in Singapore was causing “social problems and resentment among the local community” struggling to keep their jobs. Basron said the presence of Filipinos “in almost every strata of the employment sector” was making it difficult for Singaporeans to find work. According to Basron, employers prefer Filipino workers not because they are experienced and professional but because they are willing to accept lower wages compared to their Singaporean counterparts. “Such unfair and unreasonable practice is unbecoming,” Basron said. Add to that the “offensive and provocative postings” made in social media by some Filipinos toward Singaporeans and Muslims, he said. Singapore-based Tan Tock Seng Hospital sacked a Filipino nurse in Jan. 9 over “offensive” remarks posted on social media. The hospital said it fired Ello Ed Mundsel Bello after finding three of his posts on Facebook and Google Plus that touched on race and religion. The updates were described as “highly irresponsible and offensive to Singapore and religion.” Basron urged the Singapore government to Read More …