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Netherlands-based North Sea Group plans to put up Asia’s largest ethanol manufacturing plant in the Philippines, a top energy official said.

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If you own a smartphone or two, then Analysys Mason says you’re among this specific group of users around the world whose number will balloon to 1.7 billion between now and 2014.

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WASHINGTON (Xinhua) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday that the current global recession is likely to be persistent with a weaker-than-average recovery.

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The Philippines was ranked along with Colombia in Germany’s listing of countries where nationals will be subjected to special procedures when applying for a Schengen visa, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

Colombia is notorious for its drug cartel and thriving trade in cocaine, heroin and other illegal drugs.
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Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas Ople said the Philippines would have to "retaliate" if it is not removed from a list of countries whose nationals must undergo a rigid screening for visa applications to enter these countries.

"This is a serious matter and I will first obtain the clearance of President Arroyo," he said.
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The Philippines was ranked along with Colombia in Germany’s listing of countries where nationals will be subjected to special procedures when applying for a Schengen visa, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

Colombia is notorious for its drug cartel and thriving trade in cocaine, heroin and other illegal drugs.
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Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas Ople said the Philippines would have to "retaliate" if it is not removed from a list of countries whose nationals must undergo a rigid screening for visa applications to enter these countries.

"This is a serious matter and I will first obtain the clearance of President Arroyo," he said.
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