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Two of three Filipinos, or 64 percent, find it "acceptable" for the United States to monitor communications of their government leaders, a recent study showed.

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Despite the bitter maritime row, Susan Rice, President Barack Obama's National Security Adviser, urged the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations not to side with any of the major powers in Asia.

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Deafening applause by the full house greeted Sumi Jo, Asia’s leading diva, the moment she appeared onstage at Samsung Hall.

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Two Filipino lady fighters – Alice Kate Appari and Nesthy Petecio – made it to the Top 10 of the February 2011 world rankings released by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

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Many South Koreans are now coming to the Philippines to learn Spanish.

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Call center seats stood at a measly number of about 1,000 in year 2000, but soared to 7,000 a year later. Investments grew by more than 180 percent from P565 million in 2000 to P5 billion last year.
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Two Filipino lady fighters – Alice Kate Appari and Nesthy Petecio – made it to the Top 10 of the February 2011 world rankings released by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

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