Filipina Soul

Here’s a round-up of recent Philippine-related news:

• Remains of first American naval officer killed in the defense of the Philippines in WWII identified (source)
• ABS-CBN buys $5 million minority stake in Multiply (source)
• Chevron invests $20 million in ethanol expansion in Philippines (source)
• Pirates raid two cargo vessels in Philippines (source)
• Qtel, San Miguel in Philippines mobile partnership (source)
• Petron Shares Surge as San Miguel Negotiates Stake (source)
• ‘Arroyo fingerprints all over fresh Chacha moves’ – bishops (source)
• Philippines starts talks for flights to Russia (source)
• Ford cuts Philippine office staff by 15 percent (source)
• How to Make a Parol: A Filipino Christmas craft (source)
• Manila Banks on Its Expats (source)

After his win over Oscar de la Hoya, Manny Pacquiao is being talked about in blogs and the mainstream media more than ever:

• Mayweather Says He Wants To Fight Pacquiao (source)
• Criminals took the night off during Manny Pacquiao-Oscar de la Hoya bout (source)
• Nike Air Max Bizness – Manny Pacquiao Exclusive (source)
• Pacquiao parties all night after win (source)
• Pacquiao leaves Los Angeles, arrives in Manila Wednesday (source)

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