MANILA, Philippines, Aug.

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THE past few years have seen a huge influx of Filipinos into Scotland's fishing industry, as a shortage of local labour forces skippers to look overseas for crews.

Philippine population grows 13.6 percent in 7 years: official MANILA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine population rose about 13.6 percent over the past seven years to reach 88.57 million in 2007, a growth rate that the government says is just slightly above target, local media reported Thursday.

Excerpt from report in English by Philippine newsp