Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Found 92 articles for "VKontakte compra en el mercado de cuentas 👉🏿 acc6.top 👈🏿"
Tue, 28 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Many 'Mercado' women anemic
Many 'Mercado' women anemic DILI, East Timor: About 60 percent of housewives living in the area called Mercado (market) Lama are anemic, a local health official said recently. Antara quoted Martha Handoko on Saturday as blaming the unhealthy environment for the problem. Her office plans to fight the prevalence of anemia by asking the local community to participate in a health program which provides free health services for its members.
Sun, 08 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RP wants U.S. military presence
RP wants U.S. military presence MANILA (AFP): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado Saturday pushed for a strong U.S. military presence in the country amid a row with China over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea. The Senate should ratify a visiting forces agreement (VFA) with Washington that would pave the way for joint military exercises, Mercado said. He said sectors opposing the pact should put national interests first, noting that a U.S.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Manila seeks UNICEF's help
Manila seeks UNICEF's help MANILA (AP): Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado sought the help of the United Nations Children's Fund on Monday in stopping the worsening problem of child recruitment by Philippine Marxist and Muslim separatist guerrillas. Mercado said UNICEF Executive Director Carol Bellamy, who is visiting the Philippines, agreed in principle to his appeal in a meeting that tackled the plight of children in areas of armed conflict.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RP 'can't afford' Spratlys clash
RP 'can't afford' Spratlys clash MANILA (AFP): Philippines Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado accused China on Tuesday of bullying his country by expanding a structure on a reef in the disputed Spratly islands but President Joseph Estrada said Manila could not afford to be confrontational. "We should be more diplomatic and we'll do it (settle the issue) through negotiations.
Thu, 11 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP defense officials to China, Vietnam
RP defense officials to China, Vietnam MANILA (AP): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado will visit China and military chief Gen. Angelo Reyes will travel to Vietnam for talks that will likely touch on the disputed Spratly islands, officials said on Wednesday. Mercado said he would leave on Friday for a three day stay in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart to discuss common defense concerns that may include the dispute over the islands in the South China Sea.
Sat, 20 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Manila wins one against rebels
Manila wins one against rebels MANILA (AFP): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado raised the country's flag over a war-torn highway and declared it cleared of occupying rebels in a show of triumph in the southern island of Mindanao. "The highway is set to be opened to the public next week," Mercado said after awarding medals to troops who helped clear the Narciso Ramos highway of fighters from the Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in weeks of fighting.
Tue, 23 Nov 1999, 00:00 WIB
RP proposes Antarctic Treaty model for Spratlys
RP proposes Antarctic Treaty model for Spratlys MANILA (AFP): Claimants to the Spratlys islands in the South China Sea should look to the Antarctic Treaty as a model for settling disputes, Philippine Defense Secretary Mercado said on Monday.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
China working on reef: Manila
China working on reef: Manila MANILA (AP): More than 100 Chinese workers are building large concrete barracks and possibly a pier on a disputed South China Sea reef, Philippine defense secretary Orlando Mercado said on Monday. He called the Chinese buildup on Mischief Reef a "creeping invasion" of Philippine territorial waters and said Manila was considering filing a complaint at the United Nations. The reef, which the Philippines calls Panganiban, is located in the disputed Spratly Islands.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP minister quits over appointment of Abadia
RP minister quits over appointment of Abadia MANILA (AFP): Crisis returned to the Philippines on Thursday when the defense secretary resigned over new President Gloria Arroyo's appointment to cabinet of a former general under investigation for corruption. As Arroyo showed off her cabinet to a news conference, any hope the new administration would usher in much needed stability evaporated as Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado announced his departure across town.
Tue, 19 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Man caught carrying explosive materials
Man caught carrying explosive materials DENPASAR, Bali: A Philippine national named Hernandus Oscar Mercado, 48, is being detained after he was discovered transporting 20.5 kilograms of chemical substances believed to be ingredients for making explosives. Mercado was apprehended at Ngurah Rai International Airport on Monday morning while on his way to Dili, East Timor. Airport officers scanning luggage through an X-ray machine found suspicious items among his belongings.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999, 00:00 WIB
Neglect faulted in Philippine floods
Neglect faulted in Philippine floods BUTUAN, Philippines (Reuters): Philippines officials on Tuesday blamed years of environmental neglect for floods that killed 23 people and left a trail of devastation on southern Mindanao island. Roaring through a center of logging activity last week, the floods swept thousands of logs down river into the sea and washed hundreds more onto the riverbanks en route. "These floods are caused by decades of environmental degradation...
Fri, 15 Jan 1999, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia opposed to U.S. mediation
Malaysia opposed to U.S. mediation KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia opposes any mediation by the United States or other third parties to resolve a dispute between six Asian nations over the Spratly Island chain, local media reported Thursday. Malaysia's newly appointed foreign minister, Syed Hamid Albar, said countries with overlapping claims to the group of islands in the South China Sea should come to terms on the issue among themselves, the Bernama national news agency reported.
Mon, 03 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Cohen visit stirs debate in Manila
Cohen visit stirs debate in Manila MANILA (Reuters): U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen flew to the Philippines yesterday for security talks, reviving an old controversy that had dogged relations between the United States and its former colony. At the top of Cohen's agenda is an unratified agreement between the Manila and Washington governments that would pave the way for the return of U.S. forces, though just for exercises, six years after Filipinos forced them to leave the country.
Mon, 01 Nov 1999, 00:00 WIB
Manila, Kuala Lumpur nearly came to blows over Spratlys: Reports
Manila, Kuala Lumpur nearly came to blows over Spratlys: Reports MANILA (AFP): Malaysian and Philippine aircraft nearly engaged while flying over a Malaysian-occupied reef in the disputed Spratly islands last week, in what Filipino defense chief Orlando Mercado downplayed Sunday as a "normal occurrence." The incident occurred Thursday morning when two Philippine air force OV-10s on a reconnaissance flight were met by two Malaysian Hawk fighters in a brief standoff over the Malaysian-controlled...
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP movie actor to negotiate release
RP movie actor to negotiate release ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP): A southern Philippine province has agreed to appoint a movie actor known for his tough-guy roles as chief negotiator for the release of 33 people seized by Muslim extremist rebels, an official said on Tuesday.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP troops contract malaria in E. Timor
RP troops contract malaria in E. Timor MANILA (AFP): At least 25 Philippine soldiers who served with the UN peacekeeping force in East Timor returned home last month infected with a new strain of malaria, military officials said on Tuesday. The 25 were among nearly 100 soldiers who returned to the Philippines in June from East Timor where they were part of the 500-plus member Filipino force under UN command.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Manila blames rebels for Sipadan abduction
Manila blames rebels for Sipadan abduction ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Members of a separatist group have brought 21 hostages abducted from a Malaysian resort to a southern Philippines stronghold and are reportedly seeking a two million dollar-plus ransom, officials said on Wednesday.
Fri, 06 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RP slams China 'build up' in Spratlys
RP slams China 'build up' in Spratlys MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines on Thursday accused China of beefing up its position on a reef in the disputed Spratly Islands by sending armed military and cargo ships to the area and called Beijing's action a "security threat." Foreign undersecretary Leonides Caday summoned the Chinese ambassador in Manila and handed him a two-page protest note demanding the dismantling of structures built by the Chinese in the area, known by the provocative name...
Mon, 04 Oct 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to help the Philippines upgrade military
U.S. to help the Philippines upgrade military MANILA (Agencies): The United States and the Philippines announced a joint program on Sunday to begin modernizing Manila's aging military forces in a sign of improving defense ties between the two countries. U.S.
Mon, 18 Jan 1999, 00:00 WIB
Six killed in Manila fire
Six killed in Manila fire MANILA (Reuters): Five children were among six people killed in a fire which razed a row of houses in a slum in the Manila district of Paranaque on Sunday morning, fire officials said. Official Daniel Mercado said the fire broke out at dawn and was brought under control after about three hours. The victims included a 66-year-old woman and five children under 10, he said.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Punish Dili market arsonists: Governor
Punish Dili market arsonists: Governor DILI, East Timor (JP): The governor urged law enforcers yesterday to take stiff action against the suspected separatist rebels who allegedly torched the Old Mercado market on Saturday. Abilio Jose Osorio Soares said the culprits deserved hefty punishment because their crime had stopped hundreds of innocent people making a living. "Not only that, their act has also inflicted a great loss on the state," Abilio said.
Fri, 05 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP govt hostage negotiator threatens to quit
RP govt hostage negotiator threatens to quit JOLO, Philippines (AFP): The negotiator attempting to secure the release of 21 mostly foreign hostages here threatened to quit on Thursday unless government troops lifted their siege on the Muslim militants holding them. Nur Misuari's warning came as the military announced its troops had clashed with the Abu Sayyaf rebels late Wednesday, wounding one of the group's leaders.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000, 00:00 WIB
12 dead, 7 missing in RP flashfloods
12 dead, 7 missing in RP flashfloods MANILA (AFP): At least 12 people have been killed by flashfloods and landslides that swept four southern Philippine provinces after a week of torrential rain, the Office of Civil Defense said on Monday. About 183 villages in the provinces of Davao, Compostela Valley, Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur were flooded due to intermittent rains that began Jan. 23, it said. Television footage showed the water reaching the rooftop in some areas.
Tue, 20 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Estrada, Habibie lack experience: Malaysian minister
Estrada, Habibie lack experience: Malaysian minister KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Statements in support of sacked Malaysian finance minister Anwar Ibrahim by the Philippine and Indonesian presidents showed their "shallow" experience, a Malaysian government minister said on Monday. The national Bernama news agency quoted Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik as saying the comments by Philippine President Joseph Estrada and Indonesia's President B.J.
Wed, 10 Mar 1999, 00:00 WIB
New structures in Spratlys: RP
New structures in Spratlys: RP MANILA (AFP): New structures are being erected on an uninhabited reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado said on Tuesday. But he said he did not know which country was building them. "We have not yet confirmed if it is the Chinese or the Vietnamese who are building the structures," he told reporters.
Fri, 06 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Tin export quotas to be scrapped by June
Tin export quotas to be scrapped by June SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Association of Tin Producing Countries (ATPC) has decided to scrap tin export quotas in June 1996, a Malaysian Chamber of Mines official said. "As far as the quotas are concerned, they will end at the end of June 1996," Muhamad Nor Muhamad, the chamber executive secretary, told Reuters yesterday. He said the decision was taken at the ATPC ministerial meeting in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in September which he attended.
Fri, 24 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Almost 600 rescued in RP ship incident
Almost 600 rescued in RP ship incident MANILA (Reuters): Almost 600 survivors were plucked from rough seas after a Philippine ship packed with passengers returning home for Christmas sank shortly before dawn on Thursday. Officials said 591 people had been rescued, nine were dead and 58 were still missing by 6 p.m. (5 p.m. Jakarta time), about 13 hours after the accident in the Visayan Sea in the central Philippines.
Tue, 06 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
RP vs. Vietnam in Spratly soccer
RP vs. Vietnam in Spratly soccer MANILA (AFP): Vietnamese and Filipino troops garrisoned in disputed South China Sea islands are to play a series of soccer matches as a confidence-building measure, the Philippines defense department said on Monday. Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado and his Vietnamese counterpart, Lt. Gen. Pham Van Tra agreed to hold the matches following a proposal by a Filipino official during a visit to Hanoi last week, a defense department statement said.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RP to resume Spratly patrols amid row
RP to resume Spratly patrols amid row MANILA (AFP): The Philippines military is to resume patrols around the Spratlys chain, the disputed South China Sea coral formation occupied by China, Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado said on Thursday. Bad weather this week disrupted Chinese construction activity and Philippine patrols around Mischief Reef, the subject of a bilateral dispute which broke out early this month.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999, 00:00 WIB
RP urges rebels not to delay talks
RP urges rebels not to delay talks MANILA (AP): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado urged Muslim separatists on Sunday not to postpone the scheduled start of formal peace talks to keep the peace process going. He said he could see no reason why the talks should be postponed, after a formal opening ceremony on Oct. 25.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia invading Spratlys: Manila
Malaysia invading Spratlys: Manila MANILA (AP): Structures recently built by Malaysia in disputed areas of the South China Sea include facilities with military purposes, a Philippine official said on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado said the structures built by Malaysia on two reefs in the Spratly Islands have equipment such as helicopter landing pads similar to that installed by China earlier on another disputed reef.
Mon, 22 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
One dead, 12 injured as rebels bomb Manila mall
One dead, 12 injured as rebels bomb Manila mall MANILA (Agencies): A bomb ripped through the Philippines' largest shopping mall on Sunday, leaving at least one dead and 12 injured as the government warned the population to brace for attacks linked to a separatist rebellion.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
More dead feared in Manila garbage slide
More dead feared in Manila garbage slide MANILA (Reuters): Philippine officials said on Tuesday 91 bodies had been recovered and about 100 others were missing feared dead in the collapse of a mountain of garbage on a Manila shantytown. "It's a recovery operation, not a search and rescue operation," Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado told Reuters some 36 hours after an avalanche of rain-drenched garbage thundered down on the squatters colony.
Fri, 28 Jan 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP, China renew war of words
RP, China renew war of words MANILA (AFP): A war of words flared anew on Thursday between the Philippines and China over a South China Sea shoal as Manila prepared to launch joint military exercises with the United States aimed at bolstering defense ties. The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest over the presence of two Chinese fishing boats on Scarborough Shoal, just 128 nautical miles west of its main island of Luzon.
Sun, 23 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
60 rebels surrender
60 rebels surrender ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): At least 60 rebels surrendered yesterday to military forces in the southern Philippines ahead of a new round of peace talks next week. Mohammad Murad, military chief of the Moslem seccesionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), said the rebels were presented to Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado who was visiting an army infantry brigade in nearby South Cotabato province.
Mon, 01 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP hostage crisis enters 2nd week in deadlock
RP hostage crisis enters 2nd week in deadlock JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): A multinational hostage crisis entered its second week on Sunday without a breakthrough in sight as separatist militants repeated their warning to behead the 21 people seized from Sipadan, an island resort currently being disputed by Indonesia and Malaysia.
Tue, 07 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia outclasses RP in Tiger Cup's Group A opener
Indonesia outclasses RP in Tiger Cup's Group A opener CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Agencies): Indonesia banked on its superior skills and a relentless pace to shut out the Philippines 3-0 Monday in the first of the Tiger Cup matches staged in this northern city while host Thailand began its campaign with a 3-1 victory over a surprisingly strong Myanmar side.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest 9 for market fire
Police arrest 9 for market fire DILI, East Timor: Police have arrested nine people for allegedly burning down a market Saturday night, Antara reported yesterday. East Timor police chief Col. Jusuf Mucharam said the nine were being questioned. He said the police had questioned 15 witnesses. Jusuf said the suspects came from Dili, Baucau and Viqueque. Witnesses testified that they saw the suspects buy gasoline and rent a car before leaving for Dili.
Wed, 26 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Massive effort to rescue 21 hostages fail
Massive effort to rescue 21 hostages fail SEMPORNA, Malaysia (AP): Intelligence reports said on Tuesday that 21 people seized from a Malaysian diving resort were in the southern Philippines. But by nightfall, rescue efforts in Southeast Asian seas had failed for a second day. A Filipina waitress who escaped the abduction added weight to claims by Muslim rebels that they carried out the hostage-taking on Sipadan Island off the northeast coast of Borneo on Sunday night.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Philippine govt holds off military action on rebels
Philippine govt holds off military action on rebels MANILA (Reuters): The Philippine government backed away from military action against Muslim rebels and said on Wednesday it was still clinging to hopes negotiations would succeed in freeing 19 hostages, six of them foreigners.
Fri, 12 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP kidnappers abort negotiations, flee with hostages
RP kidnappers abort negotiations, flee with hostages JOLO, Philippines (AFP): Separatist rebels aborted a meeting with Philippine negotiators on Thursday and fled with their 21 hostages, apparently fearing an attack by the army, a senior aide to President Joseph Estrada said. The breakdown dealt a blow to efforts to win the immediate release of German hostage Renate Wallert, who suffers from high blood pressure and is feared to have had a stroke.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Philippine defense chief dismisses speculation on coup
Philippine defense chief dismisses speculation on coup MANILA (Agencies): New Philippine Defense Secretary Eduardo Ermita on Sunday dismissed speculation that disgruntled soldiers might attempt a coup to try and restore deposed president Joseph Estrada to power. "The government is stable and I am confident about this," Ermita told reporters.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poverty, graft at root of Philippine tragedy
Poverty, graft at root of Philippine tragedy Stuart Grudgings and Roli Ng, Reuters/Real, Philippines Saturnino Monreal remembers when there were more large trees than people around his village on the eastern Philippine coast, close to where hundreds have died in floods and landslides this week. Now, over 2,000 families live here on subsistence rice and coconut farming and the huge trees he remembers from the 1960s have disappeared.
Wed, 04 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
End is nigh for rebels on RP hostage island
End is nigh for rebels on RP hostage island MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada on Tuesday flaunted 12 rescued Christian evangelists and said the end was near for a tired and depleted Muslim guerrilla group now hiding behind just five hostages. The rescue of the Jesus Miracle Crusade members on Monday should "signal the early recovery of the remaining hostages" from the Abu Sayyaf, Estrada told a news conference attended by the freed captives.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Osama supporting hostage-takers: RP defense chief
Osama supporting hostage-takers: RP defense chief JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado accused alleged international terrorist Osama bin Laden on Wednesday of bankrolling Filipino Muslim extremists holding more than a dozen hostages. The accusation came as the Abu Sayyaf guerrillas demanded $25 million for the release of the mostly foreign hostages held in southern Jolo island.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Negotiators back on Jolo island to resume talks
Negotiators back on Jolo island to resume talks JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine negotiators seeking the release of 40 mostly foreign hostages held by separatist group sailed back to the southern island of Jolo on Wednesday after a month-long break in talks. "We are here to pursue negotiations and we are very hopeful that we might succeed in releasing some of them," presidential assistant secretary Farouk Hussain told reporters after arriving with Libyan envoy Rajab Azzarouq.
Mon, 04 Oct 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S. warns Indonesia on E. Timor refugees
U.S. warns Indonesia on E. Timor refugees MANILA (Reuters): The United States intensified pressure on Indonesia on Sunday to help thousands of East Timorese return safely from camps in West Timor where their leaders say they are terrorised by pro-Jakarta militias. U.S. Defence Secretary William Cohen said it was vital the refugees be allowed home.
Tue, 19 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
MILF vows not to assist rival Abu Sayyaf rebels
MILF vows not to assist rival Abu Sayyaf rebels MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' largest Muslim separatist guerrilla group pledged Monday to stay out of the way as a large military task force hunted down rival Islamic rebels holding 19 hostages. "We condemn their activities," Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) spokesman Eid Kabalu said of the Abu Sayyaf kidnappers. "They are simply lawless elements," he said over radio station DZMM.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Europe talk tough; Indonesia's neighbors vow help
U.S., Europe talk tough; Indonesia's neighbors vow help JAKARTA (JP): The United States and Europe exerted more pressure on Indonesia over East Timor on Monday as many of Jakarta's Asian neighbors pledged troops an international peacekeeping force in the former Portuguese colony. U.S. President Bill Clinton pointedly said Indonesia should have no say over the composition of the force, Reuters reported.
Mon, 10 May 1999, 00:00 WIB
Violence erupts again in East Timor
Violence erupts again in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): At least one person died in another outburst of violence among civilians on Sunday, even as Dili's bishop urged restraint to enable East Timorese vote in peace. The victim, Eugenio Antonio Fatima, 26, died on the way to the local Motael clinic. He was a student of the University of East Timor. Another man, Jose Agusto L. Pinto, 31, is being treated at the clinic for a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Both were residents of East Dili.
Tue, 19 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB
World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open
World silver medalist set for Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): American world championship silver medalist Andre Cason is expected to run the 100m race at the Indonesia Open track and field invitational meet slated for July 30 at the Madya Senayan stadium. Cason, fresh from his European grand prix tours last week, is the only big name included in the entrants' list of 39, released by the organizers of the one day event yesterday.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 15:19 WIB
At UGM FGD, Coordinating Minister Airlangga Highlights Indonesia's Economic Strength and Trade Diplomacy
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto emphasised Indonesia's robust economic fundamentals during a Focus Group Discussion at Universitas Gadjah Mada, noting controlled inflation, a 70-month trade surplus, and the creation of 2.71 million new jobs in 2025, alongside reductions in poverty to 8.25% and unemployment. He highlighted ongoing global trade diplomacy under President Prabowo Subianto, including completed agreements with countries like Japan and Pakistan, and negotiations with others such as Mercosur and Gulf nations. Particularly, negotiations with the United States have reduced tariffs on key Indonesian exports like palm oil, electronics, and textiles, boosting labour-intensive industries that employ around 5 million workers.
Sat, 14 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Col. Salamat installed as East Timor military chief
Col. Salamat installed as East Timor military chief DILI, East Timor (JP): Col. Salamat Sidabutar took over his new post as chief of the Wiradharma military command yesterday and pledged to crack down harder on Fretilin separatists. Salamat, who replaced Col. Mahidin Simbolon, received a command baton from the Udayana regional military chief of staff, Brig. Gen. Syahrir M.S., who led a hand-over ceremony on behalf of the region's military commander, Maj. Gen. Abdul Rivai.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP's Muslims fight for 'usurped' homeland
RP's Muslims fight for 'usurped' homeland By Girlie Linao MANILA (DPA): A marine proudly waved the Philippine flag, while other jubilant troops gathered for a photo in front of a bombed-out mosque after capturing a key camp of separatist rebels in the southern Philippines.
Sat, 18 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
RP plays down reports of intrusion by Vietnam
RP plays down reports of intrusion by Vietnam MANILA (Reuter): The Philippines, riled by Chinese occupation of a South China Sea coral reef it says belongs to Manila, played down yesterday reports of similar Vietnamese activities in the area. President Fidel Ramos said Vietnamese installations in a cluster of isles in the Spratly Islands claimed by Manila were built long before the signing of a Manila declaration in 1992 urging a peaceful settlement to the Spratlys territorial row.
Mon, 01 Feb 1999, 00:00 WIB
RP needs pact with U.S. to ward off intrusion
RP needs pact with U.S. to ward off intrusion MANILA (AP): President Joseph Estrada urged senators on Sunday to ratify an accord allowing U.S. military exercises in the country, saying it would help the Philippines ward off Chinese intrusions in the disputed Spratly islands. The Philippine Senate began hearings last week on the ratification of the so-called Visiting Forces Agreement, which would allow the resumption of large-scale joint military exercises between the two allies.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's prospect of advancing to semis slight
Indonesia's prospect of advancing to semis slight Agencies, Jakarta Indonesia's prospects of advancing to the semifinals of the Tiger Cup are at stake following its disappointing performance in its Group A match against Vietnam on Saturday. Playing before its own fans, Indonesia had to be content with a 2-2 draw in the biennial Southeast Asian soccer tournament, Antara reported. The result puts Vietnam at the top of the Group with seven points after three matches.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's prospect of advancing to semis slight
Indonesia's prospect of advancing to semis slight Agencies, Jakarta Indonesia's prospects of advancing to the semifinals of the Tiger Cup are at stake following its disappointing performance in its Group A match against Vietnam on Saturday. Playing before its own fans, Indonesia had to be content with a 2-2 draw in the biennial Southeast Asian soccer tournament, Antara reported. The result puts Vietnam at the top of the Group with seven points after three matches.
Tue, 30 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB
Russians, Saudis meet in final of Independence Cup
Russians, Saudis meet in final of Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia, which narrowly overcame the United Arab Emirates 67-66 here yesterday, will face favorite Russia, lopsided winners earlier in the evening over the South Korean Army team 65-49 in the final of the fifth Independence Cup at Senayan indoor stadium today. The Saudis played much shakier than they did on Friday when they ejected the Koreans, even trailing 35-28 at the end of last night's first half.
Fri, 29 Mar 1996, 00:00 WIB
Manila rushes aid to victims of mining firm leak
Manila rushes aid to victims of mining firm leak MANILA (Reuter): Helicopters yesterday ferried food and medicine to hundreds of families isolated by torrents of copper mill waste which leaked into a river on the central Philippine island of Marinduque. As residents demanded compensation and angry lawmakers called for an inquiry, a spokesman for Marcopper Mining Corp, 40 percent owned by Canada's Placer Dome, said the company would not turn away from its responsibilities.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
RP 'to purchase fighter squadron'
RP 'to purchase fighter squadron' MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is expected to start receiving offers for at least a squadron of fighter aircraft by the middle of the year to launch a US$12.7 billion modernization program, the country's top military official said. Gen.
Thu, 18 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Return of People Power?
Return of People Power? The People Power revolution may likely recur in the Philippines if the court trial of President Joseph Estrada's corruption charges fails to bring justice to the more than 72 million people of the Philippines.
Tue, 08 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese ignore vote boycott call
East Timorese ignore vote boycott call JAKARTA (JP): Morning drizzle and the absence of prominent Catholic leader Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo did not stop people in Dili, East Timor, from going to the polls on Monday. Antara reported that East Timorese queued at polling places in Motael, Pantai Kelapa and Pantai Farol, Taman Balai Prajurit auditorium, Mascarenhas, Matadouro and the University of East Timor campus to cast their votes.
Fri, 11 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thousands join RP kidnappers in Jolo
Thousands join RP kidnappers in Jolo JOLO, Philippines (AFP): Thousands are joining the Abu Sayyaf kidnappers in the southern Philippines lured by dreams of instant riches from huge ransoms the Muslim group has sought for some of its mostly foreign hostages, officials said on Thursday. Abu Sayyaf ranks have swelled at least ten-fold to 3,000 since the start of the hostage crisis in April and recruitment was "ongoing", said Colonel Romeo Tolentino, commander of a military task force in Jolo.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Death toll hits 116 in RP dump avalanche
Death toll hits 116 in RP dump avalanche MANILA (AFP): The death toll from a garbage avalanche that wiped out an entire community of scavenger families near Manila climbed to 116 Wednesday, as fears grew about the risk of disease. Remaining residents, and rescue workers sifting through the putrid mountain of trash for more bodies, were warned of the mounting health risk caused by decaying corpses buried in the garbage.
Mon, 23 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Embattled Estrada appeals to army for support
Embattled Estrada appeals to army for support MANILA (Agencies): Embattled Philippine President Joseph Estrada on Sunday enlisted the support of the country's 120,000- strong armed forces as calls mounted for him to resign over allegations he received bribes from illegal gambling syndicates. Estrada, speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new army chief Lt. Gen.
Wed, 05 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Philippine troops capture part of rebel headquarters
Philippine troops capture part of rebel headquarters COTABATO, Philippines (Agencies): Government troops captured parts of the sprawling headquarters of the biggest Muslim separatist group in the Philippines on Tuesday, and said they could take the complex in two days. "The attack on Camp Abubakar will continue as there are no reports to halt the offensive," regional military chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians make most of porous Philippine border
Indonesians make most of porous Philippine border Manny Mogato Reuters/Glan, Philippines From behind a pair of binoculars that have seen far better days, Amancio Wagwag searches the sea for intruders. There is no shortage of activity. For the next 12 hours, the 30-year-old skipper of a Coast Guard gunboat will play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with hundreds of boats shuttling between North Sulawesi in eastern Indonesia and Mindanao in the southern Philippines.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians make most of porous Philippine border
Indonesians make most of porous Philippine border Manny Mogato, Reuters/Glan, Philippines From behind a pair of binoculars that have seen far better days, Amancio Wagwag searches the sea for intruders. There is no shortage of activity. For the next 12 hours, the 30-year-old skipper of a Coast Guard gunboat will play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with hundreds of boats shuttling between North Sulawesi in eastern Indonesia and Mindanao in the southern Philippines.
Sat, 26 Feb 2000, 00:00 WIB
42,000 evacuated as RP volcano erupts
42,000 evacuated as RP volcano erupts LEGASPI, Philippines (AFP): The erupting Mayon volcano subsided on Friday but the number of people evacuated soared to more than 42,000 as scientists warned it may burst into life again anytime. The country's most active volcano, with a near-perfect cone, Thursday blotted out the sun spewing superheated ash and flaming boulders over surrounding towns. No deaths or injuries have so far been reported.
Sat, 02 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP rebels demand $10m for release of U.S. hostage
RP rebels demand $10m for release of U.S. hostage ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP): The Abu Sayyaf rebels have demanded US$10 million for the release of an American kidnapped this week in the southern Philippines despite a U.S. refusal to pay any ransom, negotiators said on Friday. The Abu Sayyaf rebels, who earlier threatened to behead Jeffrey Schilling, pledged not to harm him while negotiations continue.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP says hostages alive and well, rebels on the run
RP says hostages alive and well, rebels on the run JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): The Abu Sayyaf rebels were fleeing under military assault on a southern island on Sunday and all their 19 hostages were alive and well, the Philippine government said. Six Abu Sayyaf rebels had been killed and 20 suspected guerrillas captured on the island, Jolo, armed forces chief Gen. Angelo Reyes said. Four government troops had been wounded, three on Saturday, one on Sunday.
Thu, 03 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Backlash seen for RP as it squeezes out rebels
Backlash seen for RP as it squeezes out rebels By Cecil Morella MANILA (AFP): International terrorists could be targeting the Philippines due to President Joseph Estrada's move to stamp out Moro extremism in his own backyard, officials and diplomats said Wednesday after a deadly bomb attack on Manila's envoy to Indonesia.
Sun, 19 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor readies for sober celebration
E. Timor readies for sober celebration Aboeprijadi Santoso, Contributor, Dili Dili is bustling with preparations for the celebration of East Timor's independence, but those who might imagine that it is going to be a grand ceremony would be way off mark. Budgetary constraints have seemingly driven the new Timor Lorosae administration to err on the side of prudence. The poverty-stricken embryonic state has access to only about US$440 million, from international donors, over the next three years.
Wed, 03 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP rebels deny role in weekend bombings
RP rebels deny role in weekend bombings ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): A spokesman for Muslim rebels denied on Tuesday that his group carried out five deadly synchronized bombings that killed 15, injured 100 and set the nation on edge. "If we were responsible, we would have admitted it," said Abu Cantada, a spokesman for the Abu Sayyaf guerrilla group fighting for a homeland in the southern Philippines.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Four suspected rebels held for burning a Dili market
Four suspected rebels held for burning a Dili market DILI, East Timor (JP): Four of six suspected separatist rebels have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to hundreds of kiosks at the Old Mercado Market here Saturday afternoon. East Timor Police Chief Col. Jusuf Mucharam told The Jakarta Post yesterday a manhunt had been mounted on the other two escaped rebels. He called on the public to help the authorities track the two down.
Tue, 10 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Six kidnappers surrender in RP, military reports
Six kidnappers surrender in RP, military reports JOLO, Philippines (AFP): Six members of a Muslim extremist group holding five hostages in the southern Philippines have surrendered amid a relentless army assault, the military said on Monday. Three Abu Sayyaf members turned in their rifles in Luuk on the southern island of Jolo on Saturday and notified authorities that more of their group wanted to surrender, Brig. Gen. Generoso Senga told DZMM radio.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed in thin holiday trading
Asian currencies mixed in thin holiday trading SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed Thursday in holiday-thinned trade, with the Philippine central bank citing the stabilizing peso in its move to cut short-term interest rates by a half percentage point. Regional currency trading was limited to the peso, which fell slightly, the Thai baht, which gained, and the Indonesian rupiah, which slid.
Tue, 27 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S., EU concerned over security in East Timor
U.S., EU concerned over security in East Timor SINGAPORE (JP): The United States and the European Union expressed concern over security in East Timor on Monday, warning that failure to ensure a conducive environment could foil plans for a fair referendum in the disputed province. "We look to the Indonesian government to meet its obligation to create a secure and credible environment for the August vote," U.S.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rescuers sift through burned wreckage of Philippine plane
Rescuers sift through burned wreckage of Philippine plane SAMAL, Philippines (AFP): Rescuers and investigators sifted through the burned wreckage of an Air Philippines Boeing jet on Wednesday evening in search of clues on the cause of a fiery crash which left 131 people dead in the country's worst air disaster.
Sun, 28 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cargo vessels collide off Malaysian coast
Cargo vessels collide off Malaysian coast KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (Agencies): Two cargo ships collided in the Strait of Malacca off the western coast of Malaysia, where thick smoke from forest fires has hindered visibility. Twenty- eight crew members were missing, officials said yesterday. The Madras, India-registered Vikraman, a bulker, and the Mount 1, a cargo vessel registered in St. Vincent in the Caribbean, collided at about 11 p.m.
Tue, 26 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP hostage rescue operation expected to take a month
RP hostage rescue operation expected to take a month JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine troops have killed 105 Muslim guerrillas in a hostage rescue bid, but recovering the captives who include an American and three Malaysians may take a month, officials said on Monday. President Joseph Estrada originally said the rescue would take a week but on Monday, the 10th day of the assault, said "unforeseen circumstances" like heavy rain and difficult terrain had hampered the operation.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP boosts military build-up on RP hostage island
RP boosts military build-up on RP hostage island JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): President Joseph Estrada on Friday boosted the military presence on the remote southern Philippine island of Jolo where the Abu Sayyaf rebels are holding 22 hostages, despite ruling out an immediate rescue bid. The Jolo airport became a hive of military activity after one more obstacle appeared to block the expected release on Friday of French journalists Jean-Jacques Le Garrec and Roland Madura.
Sun, 19 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Life's a beach in the north
Life's a beach in the north East Timor's main attractions, apart from its ever changing scenery, are its shores and seas along the north coast. Pristine beaches of white talcum powder-like sand meet turquoise seas that feature some of the best diving in the world. Martin Van Driel, a dive instructor at Dive Timor Lorosae in Dili, boasts that you can easily spot giant turtles and sharks in the teeming waters off Tutuala on the east coast. However, just getting there is a big part of the fun.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arroyo gets crucial support, consolidates grip on power
Arroyo gets crucial support, consolidates grip on power MANILA (Reuters): New Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo consolidated her grip on power on Wednesday when a coalition of parties backing her wrested control of the House of Representatives from deposed leader Joseph Estrada's supporters. Barely five days in office and grappling with a depleted treasury and volatile markets, Arroyo also won pledges of support from the United States and international financial institutions.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Restrained expressions follow result announcement
Restrained expressions follow result announcement DILI, East Timor (JP): Cries of "Viva!" greeted the announcement of the results of the Aug. 30 ballot here on Saturday morning, while tears were shed for the thousands of relatives who did not live to see the day. Following the announcement by chief of the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) Ian Martin, prayers were said at the Dili Seminary. But that about capped the celebrations -- Dili was a ghost town throughout the day.
Wed, 08 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
UN warns Indonesia to halt East Timor violence
UN warns Indonesia to halt East Timor violence SINGAPORE (Agencies): The United Nations has put Indonesia on notice that if it fails to stop the killings in East Timor within 48 hours, the world community will consider taking steps to end the bloodshed. "The present chaos in East Timor cannot be allowed to fester any longer," UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in New York on Monday night. U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said time was running out for Jakarta to curb the violence.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timor districts start anew by cooperating with NGOs
East Timor districts start anew by cooperating with NGOs By Ati Nurbaiti DILI (JP): The rains finally poured in late December, too much in some areas for a good corn harvest. Emergency operations over the past year have alleviated fear of widespread starvation as crops and cattle had been abandoned by farmers who fled the violence with their families.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Raids may foreclose chances of Moro peace talks's success
Raids may foreclose chances of Moro peace talks's success By Amando Doronila MANILA: President Joseph Estrada has confirmed that the military offensive to take the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)'s main base, Camp Abubakar, has been unleashed. The confirmation came after days of air and artillery bombardment of the camp. The MILF correctly predicted that the bombardment was a prelude to an attack on the camp by ground troops.
Fri, 09 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Balibo killings: Beginnings of impunity?
Balibo killings: Beginnings of impunity? By Ati Nurbaiti DILI (JP): Indonesia's New Order liked to change local street names with that of its generals; in East Timor, journalists also saw it fitting to commemorate colleagues killed in the territory. A three-kilometer road from the Becora area in Dili to the old Mercado (market) now bears the name "Press Freedom Road".
Wed, 22 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Treading fine lines, changing the past
Treading fine lines, changing the past Juan Mercado, Inquirer News Service, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Mannila "While editor, Sukarno and Soeharto jailed you," the late publisher Joaquin "Chino" Roces told the tall Indonesian seated next to him. "What would you advise us?" The Press Foundation of Asia boardroom fell silent. Outside, the siyam-siyam monsoon pounded the city. Inside, the talk swirled around impending governance by bayonets.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Changes needed alongside UN extension in East Timor
Changes needed alongside UN extension in East Timor East Timor will formally become a new nation when the temporary administration under the United Nations ends. But problems in meeting the initial deadline of the Jan. 31, 2001 mandate of the UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) led UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to suggest its extension to December 2001.