Category Archives: Asia Sentinel

Manila Gets Set for the Downturn

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Carlos H. Conde

By Carlos H. Conde Asia Sentinel Friday, 21 November 2008 Often described as the sick man of Asia, the Philippines appears to be walking an economic tightrope again. Its currency has fallen sharply against the US dollar from a high … Continue reading →

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Mindanao’s Wrecked Peace Deal

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Carlos H. Conde

A botched agreement, domestic politics and insurgent violence threaten to renew war in the southern Philippines By Carlos H. Conde Asia Sentinel 21 August 2008 By many accounts, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the separatist group in the southern Philippines, … Continue reading →

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Aside from admitting failure, Aquino should punish officials who failed to nab Palparan, other fugitives #philippines #humanrights 1 day ago
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RT @hrw: US/Burma: Don’t Lift Sanctions Too Soon http://t.co/obSbxMGj 1 day ago