Latest the Philippines Stories
HOLMDEL, N.J., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG), a leading provider of low-cost communications services connecting individuals through broadband devices worldwide, today announced a new calling plan - Philippines Unlimited - offering unlimited calling to the Philippines, plus unlimited calling to the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico(1). "There are more than two million Filipinos living in the U.S., many of whom want to stay in close touch with relatives and...
The new Philippines office location allows the leader in Spanish outsourcing services to provide international support 24/7 Houston, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) February 27, 2011 Conexion One, a leading provider of Spanish language business process outsourcing towards the USA Hispanic population has opened a sales and support office in Metro Manila Philippines. The prime objective of the Philippines operation is to directly support sub-contract Spanish language service towards the Philippines...
Thriving coral triangle depends on S. China Sea and Solomon Is. for reef diversityUniversity of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science faculty were part of an international scientific team to show that strong links between the corals reefs of the South China Sea, West Pacific and Coral Triangle hold the key to preserving fish and marine resources in the Asia-Pacific region.Rosenstiel School researchers Drs. Claire Paris and Robert Cowen and colleagues from the ARC...
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lombard Investments is very proud to share the news of the first successful pediatric liver transplant surgery performed in the Philippines by an all-Filipino team at The Medical City, one of the country's premier healthcare organizations. The transplant, which entailed two simultaneous operations, took place on January 7. By January 16th, the donor had fully recovered and been discharged and the patient, three-years old, moved from intensive...
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2011, the Food ingredients portfolio continues its geographical expansion and develops further with the industry it serves. Economic recovery, investment in emerging markets and focus on health characterise the industry this year. Consequently, the Fi portfolio has taken upon new challenges launching new shows in the Philippines and China, and investing further in educational content and special features at the different trade shows. 2011 is also...
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta" or the "Company") reported unaudited financial results today for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2010. Full Year --------- 2009 2010 2010 Guidance ---- ---- -------------...
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --VIASPACE Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC), and its renewable energy subsidiary VIASPACE Green Energy Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VGREF) reported that Chief Executive Dr. Carl Kukkonen traveled to the Philippines and to the Giant King(TM) Grass plantation in January following his previously reported meetings in Thailand. Kukkonen discussed potential electric power plants and pellet mills that could be co-located with Giant King Grass plantations in...
The number of birds flying south for the winter in the Philippines has dropped this year and experts say the cause is the collapse of wetlands and hunting. Philippine-based Danish ornithologist Arne Jensen said the despite some harsh, cold weather across the Eurasian landmass, some waterbirds that usually migrate in huge flocks to the tropical islands have been completely absent. "The flyway populations of several waterbird species are in constant and dramatic decline," Jensen, who...
Subscribers to enjoy big savings with Bigay Todo Pa Rin Promo 2011 Redwood City, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 14, 2011 As shows of all genres like Mara Clara, Imortal and TV Patrol continue to lord it in the nationwide and Metro Manila TV ratings in the Philippines since last year, ABS-CBN shows on The Filipino Channel (TFC) in the U.S. promise to be even bigger and brighter in 2011. Consider the following that are set to premiere in the first quarter of the year: a newly buff Gerald...
OnlineJobs.ph, leader in Filipino outsourcing, has simplified the endeavor to hire Filipino employees. The newly released system allows employers to sort applicants according to skill and proficiency. It is a user-friendly option for businesses looking to outsource to the Philippines. Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) December 21, 2010 In light of the economic downturn, many companies shrewdly choose to outsource to the Philippines. Whether an employer is looking for an administrative...
Latest the Philippines Reference Libraries
The carabao (Bubalus bubalis carabanesis) is a subspecies of the domesticated water buffalo. It is also known as kalabaw in the Filipino language and the kerbau in the Malay language. It is native to Guam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and some areas of Southeast Asia. It is often associated with farmers because it is skilled in pulling plows and carts, allowing farmers to grow and transport crops easily. In some areas, it is killed for its meat and hide, and in other areas, it...
The Indomalaya ecozone is one of Earth's eight ecosystems. It covers most of South and Southeast Asia and parts of East Asia. This area was originally known as the Oriental Region by most scientists (especially biogeographers). Indomalaya extends from Afghanistan to Pakistan through the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia to southern China, and through Indonesia toward Java, Bali, and Borneo. Indomalaya borders Australasia to the east and both are separated by the Wallace Line. Indomalaya...
The Fishing Spider (Thalassius albocinctus) is a species of arachnid found in tropical Asia from India to the Philippines. It gets its name from the habit it has of catching small fish. It is found near water. This spider is easily identifiable by the presence of a black, glossy, broad band and white lateral band that runs along the cephalothorax (conjoined head and thorax) and abdomen. It has long yellow-brown legs. Photo Copyright and Credit
The Handsome Sunbird (Aethopyga bella), is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist mountain habitat. Photo Copyright and Credit
The Barred Buttonquail or Common Bustard-Quail (Turnix suscitator), is one of a small family of birds which resemble, but are unrelated to, true quails. This species is resident from India across tropical Asia to south China, Indonesia and the Philippines. In India it is widespread and is found up to 8200 feet in elevation in the Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia and most of Southeast Asia and the Philippines. This typical little quail is rufous-brown above, rusty and...
