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In 2016, the Philippines and the UK will enjoy a bountiful harvest arising from the seeds that were sown 70 years ago when we established diplomatic links.

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British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Anwar Ahmad on Monday warned that people may resort to radicalism if the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law remains stalled in Congress.

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I have had the privilege of living in a multi-faith world. My mother was born a Hindu and married a Muslim.

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For the Philippines to become the next Asian miracle, the World Bank challenges the local business community to embrace integrity in their operations and eradicate corrupt practices.

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A dear friend of mine believes in identifying highlights each day and I was asked to name mine in my time in the Philippines.

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The UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) in Manila said British-based solar energy company Proinso has bagged the engineering, procurement and management (EPM) contract for Southeast Asia’s largest solar power project in Subic.

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From my earliest memory of flying and to this day, a journey by air is filled with anticipation, excitement and wonder.

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As a child my images of a thief were of cartoon characters wearing a mask, striped shirt and a bag marked SWAG on their backs.

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It’s been heavily documented how Kate Middleton loves British high street retailer Reiss.

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It is common in the UK for strangers to begin a conversation by talking about the weather, cheering a beautiful sunny morning or commenting on a rainy day being good for ducks to enjoy.

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A dear friend of mine believes in identifying highlights each day and I was asked to name mine in my time in the Philippines.

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It’s been heavily documented how Kate Middleton loves British high street retailer Reiss.

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