Extractions: International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Services CNNtoGO Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com Arroyo will would no longer stop executions of people convicted of serious crimes, amid a public outcry over a recent ransom kidnappings. Story Tools YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS Follow the news that matters to you. Create your own alert to be notified on topics you're interested in. Or, visit Popular Alerts for suggestions. Manage alerts What is this? MANILA, Philippines (Reuters) Reacting to public anger over a wave of kidnappings, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo lifted a moratorium on the death penalty on Friday, opening the way for executions to resume in January. The move follows a series of kidnappings targeting the ethnic Chinese community that have added to the perception that Arroyo's government is failing to curb rampant crime. It also risks alienating her supporters within the powerful Roman Catholic Church ahead of elections next May. "I shall no longer stand in the way of executions scheduled by the courts for January 2004," Arroyo said in a statement.
Extractions: Engages in kidnappings for ransom, bombings, assassinations, and extortion. Although from time to time it claims that its motivation is to promote an independent Islamic state in western Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, areas in the southern Philippines heavily populated by Muslims, the ASG now appears to use terror mainly for financial profit.
Moalboal, Philippines Diving Information Lists and describes Moalboal dive shops, sites, accommodation, restaurants and activities. Also contains some pictures. http://www.moalboal.wright-nafzger.org/index_main.html
Extractions: If you are a scuba diver based in Asia, you probably don't need much of an introduction to Moalboal, since our town has been featured in regional diving magazines for years. For those of you from Europe, Australia or the US, perhaps we won't be quite so familiar. We want to change that and at the same time show you that there is more to Moalboal than just diving. To jump right in, have a look at the Links at the bottom of the page; we also have search engine to make it easier and I will try to keep an RSS Feed updated with specific changes to the site.
Adventure Vacation In The Philippines A detailed account of two weeks of travel in remote but picturesque areas of the philippines. http://1000kmedia.com/adventure
Extractions: Languages Spanish Portuguese German Italian Danish Korean Arabic Japanese Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW Residents display the wanted poster of Aldam Tilao, also known as Abu Sabaya, of the muslim extremist group Abu Sayyaf By Rufi Vigilar in Manila MANILA, Philippines (CNN) Skeletal remains supposedly belonging to an American hostage of Abu Sayyaf guerrillas are to be examined by United States embassy officials. The officials are expected to arrive in the southern Philippines on Monday. The thighbones suspected to be those of American tourist Guillermo Sobero were recovered Friday in a remote village in Basilan province, 900 km (560 miles) south of Manila, and were flown to a military camp in neighboring Zamboanga City over the weekend. The Abu Sayyaf seized Sobero, American missionary couple Martin and Gracia Burnham, and 17 Filipinos from a beach resort in western Palawan province on May 27 before bringing them to Basilan, a guerrilla stronghold. Abu Sayyaf spokesman Abu Sabaya on June 12 claimed to have ordered Sobero beheaded as an "Independence Day gift" to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration.
Bundok Philippines Photos and trip reports from climbing and trekking in the philippines. General information and maps for some area mountains, including a climbing guide for Mount Apo. (philippines) http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/3712/main.html
Extractions: [1940-45, Amer.; Tagalog bundok mountain] When American GIs returned from Asia at the close of World War II, besides Victory they brought home a new word to add to the lexicon "boondocks". It is derived from bundok the word for mountain in most Philippine dialects and decribes a place that is remote and inaccessible. The Bundok Philippines Website is about making the boondocks somewhat more accessible. It's about the Philippine mountains and other wild areas: where to find them and how to explore them. Besides exploring, you'll find a little about their history and the important issue of conservation. If this is your first visit, you may want to start with the Website Overview Mt. Amuyao, Mountain Province Photos by Rachel Hibok-Hibok, Camiguin by Bob Philippine Tarsier Hundred Islands Park Monitor Lizards Whale Sharks ... Vital Tipset #3 by Ruby Legend of Magayon by Lorna Visayan Treks by Antoinette Historical Essays by Fr. Bernad
Extractions: CNN Europe CNN Asia Languages Spanish Portuguese German Italian Korean Arabic Japanese On CNN TV Transcripts Headline News CNN International ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-Mail Services CNNtoGO SEARCH Web CNN.com Police stand guard as a tourist relaxes on Kuta beach in Bali, Indonesia. Tourists are becoming harder to spot as nations warn their citizens not to travel there. Story Tools WASHINGTON (CNN) The State Department Saturday urged Americans in the Philippines to maintain a high level of security awareness and said the terrorist threat in the archipelago was high. "In view of a number of recent security-related incidents and the possibility of future terrorism, kidnappings, and other violence or criminal activity, Americans traveling to or residing in the Philippines are urged to exercise great caution and maintain a heightened security awareness," a government statement said. The statement strengthens one issued October 23 and includes information on the potential for terrorist bombings during the holidays and the threat posed by Jemaah Islamiya and other terrorist groups. It expires January 10. Noting last month's terrorist bombings in Bali, Indonesia, the statement said the State Department "is concerned that similar attacks may occur in other Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines."
Extractions: US troops have arrived in the southern Philippines in the latest secretive visit following a deal between the two countries to work together in the fight against terrorism. US military advisors have made a number of trips to the Philippines to train troops in their hunt for the Muslim separatist group Abu Sayyaf. Lieutenant Colonel Danilo Servando The US has linked the Abu Sayyaf with Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network, suspected of carrying out the 11 September attacks on New York and Washington. News of the latest US visit - described by a military spokesman as "sensitive" - came amid rising expectations that the Philippine military was about to mount a mission to rescue two US hostages and a Filipino held by the rebels.
Philippines, Bibliography InsurgencyPhilippinesHistory20th Century CommunismPhilippinesHistory- GuerrillasPhilippinesHistory20th Century - PhilippinesPolitics and http://users.skynet.be/terrorism/html/philippines.htm
Certification, Testing, And Inspection Agency Safety, inspection, testing, and certification for cranes, welds. Nondestructive testing, quality control, quality assurance. http://ici-philippines.com/
UAP Commission On Internal Affairs Main Page Describes this branch of UAP, including membership, chapters, committees, programs, awards, and announcements. http://elwinfb.tripod.com/uapcia/main.htm
New Apostolic Church Philippines Part of New Apostolic Church International, served by Canadian missionaries. Has over 1000 local churches. Introduction to the work in the philippines, how to get in contact, photo gallery, summary of beliefs. http://www.nac-philippines.org/
CareerNext.com Philippines A career resource for jobseekers to confidentially search, compare and apply for jobs online. Job-seekers can create a personalized management homepage with access to many advanced features. http://www.ph.CareerNext.com
MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES Focuses on voluntary work in museums. Activities include studying the philippines in its historical and Asian context, studying other Asian arts and cultures, providing voluntary assistance at local museums, promoting friendship and understanding within our international membership http://mvphilippines.hypermart.net/index.htm
Best Of The Philippines A bird'seye-view of the philippines with pictures and descriptions. http://www.geocities.com/mnd97
Extractions: The country was named after King Philip II of Spain in 1543, twenty-two years before Spain established a permanent colonial presence here. What the Philippines is today is a legacy of these early visitors. Language, art culture, ethnology, religion and architecture were influenced by settlers from powerful empires. Luzon Visayas , and Mindanao are the three main islands that make up the Philippines:
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Lycos Singapore | Home Categories on news and information, arts and culture, and travel and tourism. Also offers free homepages, email, and headlines. http://ph.lycosasia.com/
