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Philippines lift no-fly, no-sail ban after rocket launch fails
The Philippines has lifted a ban on sailing and flying after a North Korean rocket launch failed
Friday, Apr 13, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines deploys warship to take stand over disputed sea shoal
The Philippines has deployed a warship to fend off Chinese rivals claiming ownership of the Scarborough sea shoal
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Five injured in cruise fire off Philippines
Five crew members on board a cruise ship have been injured in a fire that stalled the boat just south of the Philippines
Monday, Apr 02, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Filipino court overrides school ban on Catholic girls in FB photos
Five catholic school girls will be allowed to participate in graduation proceedings after a Filipino court overruled a school ban
Friday, Mar 30, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippines visitors to total 4.8m by end of 2012, forecasts say
The Philippines government intends to achieve annual tourism numbers of ten million by 2016, the president has said
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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God told me to retire from boxing, Pacquiao says
Manny Pacquiao said in an interview that God has told him to retire from boxing
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Warrant issued for former Philippines president’s arrest
A Philippines court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former president Gloria Arroyo
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Filipino boxer faces 2 years behind bars over tax evasion claims
Manny Pacquiao has come under a tax probe launched by the Bureau of Internal Revenues
Thursday, Mar 08, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines hit by 5.2 magnitude earthquake
An earthquake has rocked central Philippines
Tuesday, Mar 06, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Bandits take revenge on Filipino villagers, killing 6
Six people have died and nine people have been injured in a bandit attack on a Filipino village
Friday, Feb 24, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Ban on Filipino au pairs working in Europe to be lifted
Filipino au pairs have been promised better protection as a ban from working in Europe is set to be lifted
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Logging doubled Philippines flood death toll, report says
A report has suggested logging doubled the death toll of the Iligan flooding witnessed in December
Monday, Feb 20, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Filipino graduates urged to take courses in banking
The DOLE has called for Filipino high school graduates to take courses in banking and finance
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Rescuers try to uncover survivors of 6.9 magnitude quake in Philippines
Rescuers in the Philippines are endeavouring to find survivors of a landslide following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake
Thursday, Feb 09, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippine soldiers continue search for dead JI militant
Philippine armed forces are struggling to prove a high-profile JI leader was killed in airstrikes
Friday, Feb 03, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Filipino low cost airline unveils plans to fly to Europe
A major Filipino low cost airline is to introduce flights to Europe and other parts of the world
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippines sets target for rebel peace
The Philippines is hoping to forge a peace accord with rebels within three months.
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines protests about Chinese ship intrusion
The Philippines are protesting to China about the alleged intrusion of three Chinese vessels in its territorial waters.
Monday, Jan 09, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Landslide kills 25 in Philippines
A landslide in the Philippines has killed at least 25 people, leaving many more buried.
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippine authorities seize illegal turtle shells
Philippine authorities have seized a large number of illegal anteater and turtle parts.
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines to review alcohol taxes
The Philippines is to review taxes on foreign alcohol products, after its current system was criticised.
Friday, Dec 23, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines to cease fire over holidays
There will be no government attacks against rebel forces over the festive period.
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippine floods claim 650 lives
Floods in the Philippines have claimed the lives of over 650 people.
Monday, Dec 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines judge faces impeachment
A top judge from the Philippines faces impeachment, despite his criticisms of his opponents.
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines police search for kidnapped Australian
Security forces in the Philippines are hunting for a kidnapped Australian man.
Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippine authorities seize 2000 live geckos
Philippine authorities have seized around 2,000 live geckos, according to police.
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippine car feud leaves eight dead
A feud over the sale of a car in the Philippines has left eight people dead.
Monday, Nov 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Thousands of Filipinos flee armed conflict
Thousands of Filipinos flee armed conflict
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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China demands Philippines returns fishing boats
China has today demanded that the Philippines return fishing boats it claims were seized in disputed waters.
Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippine clash causes thousands to flee homes
Fighting in the Philippines has forced thousands of people to flee their homes on a southern island.
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Police in Philippines rescue midwife
Police in the Philippines have rescued a midwife who was kidnapped by al Qaeda-linked militants.
Thursday, Oct 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines deports Chinese nationals over fraud allegations
Filipino officials have deported 67 Chinese nations over tech fraud allegations.
Thursday, Oct 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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American women freed in Philippines
A Philippine-born American woman has been freed by militants on a remote southern island in the Philippines.
Monday, Oct 03, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Filipino maid wins landmark residency case
A maid from the Philippines has won a landmark legal case allowing her to permanently reside in Hong Kong.
Friday, Sep 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines hit by Typhoon Nesat
The Philippines has been hit by a huge Typhoon which has devastated cities, towns and villages in Luzon.
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines to make planking illegal?
Filipino lawmakers have moved towards a ban on the use of planking as a method of protest.
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Filipino president orders detention of former military comptroller
Filipino president Benigno Simeon Aquino III has ordered the detention of the country's former military comptroller.
Friday, Sep 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Filipino villagers catch one-tonne crocodile
Villagers in the Philippines are celebrating after capturing a one-ton crocodile.
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Ban on Filipino domestic workers in Middle East 'looks likely'
A proposed ban on the deployment of Filipino domestic workers to three Middle Eastern countries looks likely, despite criticisms.
Friday, Sep 02, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Saudi Arabia jobs squeeze could displace Filipinos
The Philippines is preparing for migrants working in Saudi Arabia to return home, as the country seeks to protect domestic workers in the economic downturn.
Tuesday, Jul 05, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Mineral make-up 'best for daily skin protection'
According to one beauty expert, women should use mineral-based make-up to best look after their skin - often a problem in hot countries.
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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New world's shortest man crowned
Many cheap international calls are likely to be made to and from the Philippines thanks to the crowning of a new world's shortest man.
Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Filipino fiestas 'part and parcel' of country's culture
No visit to the Philippines is likely to feel complete until tourists have braved one of the country's fiestas, it has been suggested.
Monday, Jun 13, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Brits 'looking for adventure abroad'
UK holidaymakers are increasingly going in search of adventure holidays they will never forget, new research has revealed.
Tuesday, Jun 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Do not avoid travel insurance, expert advises
Holidaymakers should ensure they are insured before setting off, one expert has said.
Friday, Jun 03, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Other people's children 'hell on earth' on holiday
A startling number of holidaymakers find other people's children, as well as their own, incredibly irritating.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippines music industry 'going in the wrong direction, says Jim Paredes
A famous songwriter from the Philippines has spoken out over why he believes the music industry is going in the wrong direction.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Gatwick to use uncensored review system
People travelling through Gatwick Airport will be doing more than just making cheap international calls from their mobile phones after the airport announced customers can review its facilities online.
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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New world's shortest man challenges current record holder
A 17-year-old measuring just 56 centimetres is poised to take the title of world's shortest man when he turns 18 in June.
Friday, Mar 11, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Airline strikes 'unsupported in Britain'
Many Brits may be making cheap international calls if cabin crew vote to strike, with the majority of travellers disagreeing with the motion.
Wednesday, Mar 02, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Logging 'banned in Philippines'
The president of the Philippines has banned logging, saying it makes some areas more prone to floods and landslides.
Friday, Feb 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Older travellers 'should prepare for trips'
Older travellers 'should prepare for trips'
Thursday, Jan 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls to Philippines to rise for religious festival?
The upcoming Dinagyang festival could boost the number of international calls being made to the Philippines in the next week.
Friday, Jan 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Politeness rewarded with £10.5 million win
A man from the Philippines has won £10.5 million after an impatient woman pushed in front of him in the ticket queue.
Friday, Dec 10, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Fear of solicitation prompts Merry Xmas ban for Philippines officials
Philippines immigration officials have been banned from greeting visitors with Merry Christmas.
Wednesday, Dec 08, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippine lottery jackpot tops £10m
Philippine lottery jackpot hits P730 million and captures the country's imagination.
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Filipino boxer Rey Saludar strikes gold in China
Rey Saludar wins gold for Philippines in Asia Games flyweight boxing final.
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippines pulls tourism campaign due to misunderstanding
The Philippines has had to pull their new tourism website shortly after the launch due to a series of errors.
Thursday, Nov 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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4G to arrive in Philippines 'within a few years'
Next-generation mobile broadband is predicted to arrive in the Philippines in the next few years after a LTE demonstration by Globe.
Friday, Nov 12, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines hit by super-typhoon
Philippines anticipates huge damage from Typhoon Megi.
Monday, Oct 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Search Gulf Air baby's mother continues
The mother of a baby abandoned at the Manila airport is being requested to step forward.
Tuesday, Sep 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Filipinos keeping in touch via Twitter, comScore reveals
Filipinos are among the most prolific users of Twitter, while Americans and Brits are the most likely to use their mobile to access the social media site, research shows.
Friday, Aug 13, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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London attractions draw more visitors
The number of travellers making their way to London's tourist spots has increased dramatically.
Friday, Jul 30, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Enjoy the Youth Olympics in Singapore
Celebrating youth sporting culture in Singapore could make for a good holiday getaway.
Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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BlackBerry launches new internet service in Philippines
BlackBerry connects Filipino smartphone customers to the internet.
Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Japanese workers take least holidays
Workers in Japan take the least holiday every year.
Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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News app for BlackBerry launched in South Korea
News application enriches BlackBerry experience for users in Korea.
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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China welcomes launch of new BlackBerry smartphone
Research in Motion partnered with Digital China to launch the BlackBerry Curve 8910.
Monday, Jun 21, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines celebrates 112th Independence Day
Philippines marks 112th Independence Day with a series of celebrations across the capital.
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap calls to the Philippines: Philippines welcomes new president
Benigo Aquino has been confirmed as the latest president of the Philippines.
Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap calls to the Philippines: Surge in tourist arrivals expected in 2010
Cheap international calls from the Philippines will increase in the coming year as the country experiences a boost in tourist numbers, it has been claimed.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Asus offers phone-cum-netbook
New netbook design from Asus combines the best of mobile phones and laptops.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Social media 'poses personal data risk'
Some internet users are unaware of the danger that their personal information will be misused, it has been claimed.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Remittance can now be transferred to Filipino mobiles
MoneyGram and Smart Communications introduce new remittance transfer scheme.
Thursday, Apr 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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BlackBerry launched in Cambodia
Research in Motion, the manufacturers of BlackBerry, has launched the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 in Cambodia.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines basketball league attracts 'enthusiastic following'
A new basketball league has attracted a fervent following in the Philippines, it is reported.
Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippines women urged to 'up the workplace glamour'
Women in the Philippines are being urged to glam up their work attire for the summer.
Monday, Mar 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines women sport 'flat footwear trend'
A new style has been spotted on the streets of the Philippines, it is reported.
Thursday, Mar 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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San Miguel announces $1bn Philippines expansion plan
Drinks company unveils strategy to raise significant funds in the Philippines.
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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New Japanese phone 'will let bosses spy on staff'
A new piece of phone software will enable companies to track the movement of their staff to check that they are doing their jobs properly, it has been claimed.
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Travel is an adventure - Alain de Botton
Travel has been described as a "psychological adventure" by a philosopher.
Thursday, Feb 04, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Philippines women get top beauty tips
Women in the Philippines have been told about the secrets of a successful beauty regime.
Wednesday, Feb 03, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International calls: Philippines presidential race 'getting closer'
The race to be the new president of the Philippines is getting tighter, a new poll suggests.
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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International calls: Philippines college kids use fashion as 'self-expression'
Students in the Philippines are showing off the latest trends at the start of the new term, it is revealed.
Friday, Jan 22, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls: Philippines assists in Haiti rescue effort
The Philippines is taking steps to help those affected by the huge earthquake in Haiti.
Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Boxing champ stands for office in Philippines
A world boxing champion is standing for election in the Philippines.
Monday, Dec 14, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Philippines model reveals fashion secrets
A model in the Philippines has revealed some of her fashion secrets.
Friday, Dec 11, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Philippines research finds 'germ-free' kids may end up less healthy
Research from the Philippines is said to indicate that keeping children ultra-clean may not be so good for their health.
Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Philippines holidays 'boosted by Chinese economy'
Holidays in the Philippines are apparently more popular among the increasingly affluent Chinese.
Thursday, Dec 03, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Manila store offers 'elegant' handbags
A shop in Manila is said to offer a fine range of stylish handbags.
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Philippine national named Hero of the Year
A national of the Philippines has been named Hero of the Year in a CNN poll.
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: Aquino 'overwhelming favourite' to win Philippines presidency
The son of the late president and democracy campaigner Corazon Aquino is frontrunner to be the country's next president, according to the latest poll.
Monday, Nov 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: Philippines kidnappers free Irish priest
A priest held captive for a month has been freed by his kidnappers in the Philippines.
Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International calls: Imelda Marcos' shoes saved from Philippines floods
Imelda Marcos' famous shoe collection has been saved from being washed away by rampant floods in the Philippines.
Friday, Oct 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International calls: Tropical storm hits Philippines - rescue efforts underway
Severe tropical storm hits northern Philippines, prompting major rescue efforts.
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Blast hits Philippines carnival
A grenade blast is reported to have struck a carnival in the Philippines, killing two people and injuring several others.
Thursday, Sep 17, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls: Philippines gov't 'set for talks with Muslim rebels'
The government of the Philippines is set to enter into peace talks with a group of Muslim rebels in the country, reports suggest.
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap calls to the Philippines: Country set to host new Marriott hotel
New hotel at Manila Airport is all set to open in the coming months, in news that might please business travellers who make regular international calls to the Philippines.
Monday, Sep 14, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls to the Philippines: Proposed SMS tax comes under fire
Proposals to tax text messages sent in the Philippines have been met with criticism from one consumer group.
Thursday, Sep 10, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Aquino confirms place in race for Philippines presidency
Senator Benigno Aquino has revealed that he will run for the presidency of the Philippines in the forthcoming elections.
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Brits go in search of late summer sun
Holidaymakers are keen to soak up some late summer sun by booking deals abroad for the coming weeks, figures show.
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Trips abroad 'to remain popular in 2010'
Britons will find a way to holiday abroad next year despite economic difficulties, it has been suggested.
Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Rodent-eating plant discovered in Philippines
Exciting discovery emerges, with a huge plant that can eat rats said to have been found in the Philippines.
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines fighting leaves 'dozens' dead
Army offensive said to have been launched against rebels in the south of the country.
Friday, Aug 14, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines luxury holidays on offer
International travellers might just be tempted by a high-end holiday on a tropical island in the Philippines, offering gourmet food and airport fast-tracking.
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines mourns 'people power' president
Former leader's funeral procession is witnessed by thousands of people on the streets of Manila.
Thursday, Aug 06, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Pensioner 'stabbed Filipino wife five times', court hears
Court hears evidence as man faces trial for attempted murder of his wife, with trial continuing today.
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines golf fundraiser set to tee-off
Golfers are set to take to the course in the Philippines, in an event organised by alumni from a university in the country.
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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President Obama to meet with Philippines leader
President Arroyo will be the first south-east Asian leader to visit the White House since President Obama moved in.
Friday, Jul 17, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines food aid resumes
Southern region is being hit by significant fighting, resulting in the need for food aid to be resumed, it is reported.
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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'Swine flu quarantine' for Philippines president
President is not suffering any symptoms but wants to show how to travel responsibly, it is reported.
Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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High-end investment properties 'set for Manila'
Capital of the Philippines appears to be attracting lots of interest from international property investors.
Thursday, Jun 25, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines youth team footballer tests positive for swine flu
Philippines football team placed in quarantine by Singapore authorities after H1N1 case is confirmed.
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Philippines politician combats 'voting corpses'
Lawmaker in the Philippines is proposing a bill to prevent dead people from appearing on electoral registers.
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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New Philippines flight 'helps connect Manila with the world'
Regular new service reflects growing business and tourism links between the Philippines and Singapore, airline executive states.
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Job vacancies 'plentiful' despite rising unemployment
Expert reminds people that a rising unemployment rate does not mean that there are no vacancies - but the UK nevertheless needs to try to minimise the harmful effects of the recession.
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Swine flu 'likely to become more serious in autumn'
Expert says UK response so far has been very good but we should expect things to become more serious later in the year.
Thursday, Jun 04, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Swine flu prompts temporary closure of Philippines university
University in Philippines closed by the authorities for a limited period after student is diagnosed with H1N1 strain.
Thursday, Jun 04, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International recession leads to 'lipstick effect'
People are ensuring they look good even if they feel somewhat downbeat about their finances, it is believed.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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International tourists 'hugely' attracted by London landmarks
The major tourist sites in the capital are said to be a significant pull factor when it comes to the UK attracting international visitors.
Friday, May 22, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Hollywood star's 'Filipino bride joke' prompts angry response
A politician in the Philippines has spoken out against a joke allegedly made by a Hollywood star.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Acupuncture 'an effective preventative medicine'
Ancient Far Eastern therapy is said to be effective both as a preventative treatment and for helping ease aches and pains.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Homemade cosmetics are the 'very best'
Planet Talk customers already saving money through cheap calls may be excited to hear of the latest money-saving idea: make your own high quality cosmetics.
Thursday, May 07, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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UK public 'will be kept informed about swine flu'
Health official states everything will be done to ensure the public are given timely information as more becomes known about the international spread of swine flu.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippines protesters take to the streets
People in the Philippines are among those across the world taking part in May Day protests.
Friday, May 01, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International travellers 'benefit from digital travel guides'
People who travel regularly may wish to have information about their destinations delivered directly to their mobile devices as an alternative to traditional travel guides.
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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People in the Philippines 'embracing Facebook'
Web users in the Philippines are said to be logging on to Facebook in large numbers, with the website now said to have almost 13m active users across Asia.
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Shoppers can pay with mobiles instead of credit cards
New facility launched which means people buying goods in shops can use their mobile phones to pay for them instead of using a credit card.
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Philippines factory explosion: At least 12 dead
Explosion occurred at factory north of the capital when a number of workers were present - at least 12 people have been killed and several have been seriously injured, according to reports.
Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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'Almost half' of Asia-Pacific homes can access digital TV by 2014
New data suggests increasing numbers of households in the Asia-Pacific region will be able to access digital TV over the next five years.
Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Muslims 'alerted to prayers through mobiles'
New feature enables Muslims to view graphic on their mobile devices which shows when to take daily prayers.
Monday, Apr 06, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Mobile users in Philippines 'set to receive new services'
Raft of new internet-based facilities set to be introduced after telecoms provider reaches an international deal with an American-based firm.
Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Plane crash narrowly avoided as 'man drives car across runway'
Dramatic events reported in the Philippines as a passenger plane comes in to land while a man drives his car across the runway.
Thursday, Mar 19, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Crocodile 'kills schoolgirl' in Philippines
Tragic events reported in the Philippines, which apparently unfolded as the girl was on her way to school on Saturday morning.
Friday, Mar 13, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Scientists suggest drug tests might be affected by athletes' ethnicities
Latest findings may have implications for current testing procedures, scientists claim.
Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Virus-infected pigs culled in Philippines
Government slaughters animals in the hope of preventing the spread of the virus, which is not thought to cause serious harm if experienced by humans.
Monday, Mar 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Primary school children show 'natural enthusiasm' for languages
Expert expresses hope that children are showing a desire to learn new languages, after declines in recent years among UK school pupils choosing to study languages.
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Large number of dolphins stranded at Manila Bay
Creatures are said to have become disoriented for an unknown reason, with local fishermen making attempts to help them get back to their usual habitat.
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippines beauty expert offers tips for Asian women
International call to Asian women to deploy some clever makeup techniques in order to make the best of their natural beauty.
Friday, Feb 06, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Philippines hostages 'in good health'
Hostages taken in Philippines are said to be in a good condition after it is reported that they have been able to make international calls to relatives.
Thursday, Feb 05, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Consumers 'fear cost of mobile internet messaging services'
People said to be reluctant to use new instant messaging services due to the perceived costs involved.
Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Korean tourism industry 'on the up'
Industry insider says country is attracting increasing numbers of tourists due to a range of cultural attractions and a thriving nightlife scene.
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Millions around the world celebrate Chinese New Year
Making use of cheap international calls may be one cost-effective way for people to get in touch with loved ones on momentous occasions.
Monday, Jan 26, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Britons 'feel guilty if they don't shop around'
Those benefiting from cheap international phone calls will surely be thankful that they shopped around for the best rates on the market.
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Now 'may be good time to buy property'
People moving into a new home may be among those currently looking for a telephone service which offers cheap international calls among its benefits.
Tuesday, Jan 06, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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UK and Ireland 'can continue to use pint measurement'
Ruling means countries can keep up with their preferred use of the pint.
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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London university extends links with China
University speaks of growing international links with China.
Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Convergence 'the dream in electronics'
One expert points out the convergence is a major dream within the industry.
Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Digital content 'a mixed economy'
Mobile phones are not only used to make international phone calls but also to download digital content.
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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'Self-destruct' mobile phone service launched
A service to delete information from mobile phones has been launched.
Friday, Nov 07, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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