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07MANILA3051 | AMNESTY FOR COMMUNIST INSURGENTS [...] (SBU) Summary: In an effort to undermine the Philippine Communist Party and its military wing, President Gloria Arroyo announced a broad amnesty plan for Philippine Communists September 7. At the same time, legal proceedings got underway in the Netherlands against Jose Maria "Joma" Sison, the [...] | 2007-09-10 22:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MOPS PGOV PHUM RP |
07MANILA3086 | ESTRADA FOUND GUILTY, BUT CALM REACTIONS SO FAR [...] (SBU) Summary: After a six-year corruption trial, the Philippine anti-graft court handed down a guilty verdict for former president Joseph Estrada on the charge of plunder and sentenced him to up to 40 years in prison. Estrada was acquitted on the additional charge of perjury, while his codef [...] | 2007-09-12 08:40:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
07MANILA3102 | Philippine GDP Growing Rapidly, But Challenges Remain [...] Philippine Gross Domestic Product grew 7.5% year-on-year during the second quarter, a twenty-year high. Government spending helped spur the expansion. Economists now expect full-year economic growth at the upper end of the government's 6.1%-6.7% target range. Sustaining higher growth will re [...] | 2007-09-13 06:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PGOV RP |
07MANILA3148 | EXBS: INVITATION FOR GRP OFFICIALS TO PARTICIPATE IN [...] Econ officers invited four Philippine Government officials to participate in training at the University of Georgia's Center for International Trade and Security (UGA-CITS) Export Control Academy, October 1-12, 2007 as per reftel. The invited officials named in reftel who could not participate [...] | 2007-09-18 01:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PARM PREL KSTC RP |
07MANILA3153 | USTR Focuses on Broadcasting and Medicines [...] (SBU) Summary. Director for Southeast Asia and Pacific Affairs David Katz and Director of the Office of Innovation Rachel Bae, both from the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, discussed bilateral trade issues in Manila on September 3-4. The two major issues discussed were cable televisi [...] | 2007-09-18 05:27:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON EINT RP |
07MANILA3154 | AMBASSADOR VISITS ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH PROJECTS IN BOHOL [...] Summary. Ambassador traveled to the island province of Bohol on September 6 to highlight U.S.-supported development projects that improve children's health and protect natural resources. Ambassador met with the governor, a local congressman and several mayors. The visit highlighted improveme [...] | 2007-09-18 07:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV SOCI RP |
07MANILA3160 | U.S. BUSINESS PLAYING MAJOR ROLE IN DYNAMIC CLARK REGION [...] (U) Summary. During an August 16 visit to Clark Freeport Zone, the Charge d'Affaires focused public and corporate attention on the positive role of U.S. business in the Philippines. Joining Philippine President Arroyo, the Charge attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Texas Instruments new [...] | 2007-09-18 09:24:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CASC BTIO BEXP EAIR ECON RP |
07MANILA3162 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [...] (U) Embassy Manila welcomes and grants country clearance to Dr. Fred Huxley, an independent evaluator for the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, for his September 21-October 1 visit. Control Officer is Political Officer Barry Fullerton, who can be contacted at (6 [...] | 2007-09-19 03:09:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EAID OTRA RP |
07MANILA3165 | ICAO ASSEMBLY: SOLICITING SUPORT FOR SPLIT-CURRENCY [...] Econ officer delivered reftel demarche to Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for the Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations Evan P. Garcia seeking his support for the U.S. position. Econ officer received an answer from Garcia's office expressing his suppor [...] | 2007-09-19 03:46:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ICAO RP |
07MANILA3166 | CASE OF U.S. MARINE LCPL SMITH: CURRENT STATUS; [...] (C) SUMMARY. Appellate briefs have now been filed with the Court of Appeals in the case of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith, who was convicted in December 2006 of raping a Filipino woman at Subic Bay. The Court of Appeals could issue a decision as early as January. Under the terms [...] | 2007-09-19 03:58:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA3193 | MUSLIM INSURGENTS MULL GOVERNMENT TERRITORIAL OFFER [...] (C) Summary: The Philippine government hopes to end the impasse in peace talks with Muslim insurgents by offering a territorial compromise that tracks closely with the areas that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) had hoped to include in a new Muslim political entity. The presidential [...] | 2007-09-20 10:05:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA3222 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER PRESIDENT'S [...] (SBU) On September 20, Pol/C met with Jun Cardenas, Executive Director of the Office of American Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs, to urge the Philippine government to accept President Bush's invitation to join the newly announced Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership. Cardenas liste [...] | 2007-09-24 07:17:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM RP |
07MANILA3247 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ ICITAP ACTING DIRECTOR [...] (U) Post welcomes the arrival of Acting Director R. Carr Trevillian, IV, USDOJ/ICITAP, to meet with Embassy officials, ICITAP Program Manager, and ICITAP Technical Advisors to review current projects of the ICITAP Philippines Law Enforcement Development Program from September 28 to October 4. [...] | 2007-09-26 00:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AMGT AFIN KCRM RP |
07MANILA3252 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DRL AND LABOR: MITTELHAUSER, [...] (U) Embassy Manila welcomes and grants country clearance to Anne Zollner of DOL/ILAB, Mark Mittelhauser of DRL/ILCSR and Tamara Crouse of DRL/AWH for their September 29 to October 7 visit. Control officers are Political Officer Mario Fernandez, who can be contacted at (63 2) 301-2000 ext. 256 [...] | 2007-09-26 07:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PHUM OTRA RP |
07MANILA3266 | POSITIVE CHANGE IN ARMED FORCES LEADERSHIP, BUT [...] (C) SUMMARY: A wide-ranging overhaul of armed forces commands in recent weeks has shifted some of the most capable and seasoned veterans in the Philippine military into key leadership positions. The command changes, along with a distinct tactical shift toward more carefully targeted militar [...] | 2007-09-28 04:59:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
07MANILA3279 | AMBASSADOR INAUGURATES FOUR ASSISTANCE PROJECTS IN [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador highlighted continued U.S. assistance to conflict areas in the southern Philippines with a visit to Jolo City on September 24 to inaugurate four assistance projects, three of which were conducted in partnership with the British government. Traveling with UK ambassado [...] | 2007-10-01 02:49:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID MOPS PREL PTER RP SOCI |
07MANILA3299 | PHILIPPINES: KEEPING PRESSURE ON BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: The ongoing crisis in Burma continues to command high-level interest in Philippine government and media circles. President Arroyo repeated calls for restoration of democracy and the release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, while condemning the junta's harsh, repressive me [...] | 2007-10-03 06:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3307 | SOME MINDANAO BUSINESSES BOOM DESPITE DANGERS [...] (U) Summary: The DCM led an Embassy team to General Santos City on September 21 to focus attention on U.S. support for commerce in Mindanao. The DCM delivered the keynote address at a 500-strong gathering of the region's chambers of commerce. He told leaders that the recently announced $190 [...] | 2007-10-03 07:49:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV RP ECON BEXP |
07MANILA3317 | GOVERNMENT AND MILF NARROW DIFFERENCES ON [...] (C) Summary: Philippine government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) negotiators narrowed their differences over territory during a September 26 executive session in Kuala Lumpur. Nonetheless, key issues remain to be tackled, including the economic development of MILF communities out [...] | 2007-10-04 09:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA3320 | AMBASSADOR AND MTV LAUNCH ANTI-TRAFFICKING AWARENESS [...] Summary: On September 25, Ambassador Kenney, a local pop star, USAID Director, and executives from MTV launched the Philippine portion of "EXIT"(End Exploitation and Trafficking),an MTV-produced campaign against trafficking in persons (TIP) in Asia. EXIT's first release was a 30-minute anti-t [...] | 2007-10-05 04:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KPAO KWMN KCRM RP |
07MANILA3335 | PHILIPPINE FOREIGN MINISTER: "WE'RE ON THE SAME [...] (C) SUMMARY: Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo, traveling with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in India, personally assured the Ambassador that the Philippine government shares the views of the U.S. regarding violent repression in Burma, and will use the trip to press India fo [...] | 2007-10-05 08:24:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3340 | Philippine-China Summit Dominated by Scandal [...] Summary: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo reportedly spent much of her October 2 meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao explaining bribery allegations that forced her to cancel a $330 million national broadband network contract and suspend other projects funded by China (reftel). [...] | 2007-10-05 09:52:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PGOV RP CM |
07MANILA3341 | Ambassador's Visit Highlights U.S. Engagement in Northern [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ambassador traveled to Ilocos Norte, a relatively remote area in the far north of the Philippines, to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the region through donation of computer equipment to governmental and educational institutions by USAID and DHS. During the two-day trip, the [...] | 2007-10-05 10:46:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CASC BTIO BEXP EAIR ECON RP |
07MANILA335 | Airlines Jostle for Terminal Space and Lower Fees [...] (SBU) In a highly advantageous deal for the national carrier, the Philippine Government agreed to let Philippine Airlines (PAL) shift its international and domestic operations to the long-mothballed new terminal and to allocate remaining space to foreign carriers. The government is planning [...] | 2007-01-30 09:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD RP |
07MANILA3358 | PHILIPPINES: DEMARCHE ON U.S. DRAFT RESOLUTION ON [...] Poloff on October 5 outlined reftel talking points to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Acting Executive Secretary for UN and International Organizations Leah Ruiz, SIPDIS and provided a copy of the draft resolution per reftel. Although Executive Director Ruiz responded positively to the [...] | 2007-10-09 08:38:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC KWMN PHUM SOCI UNGA RP |
07MANILA3387 | Subic Freeport Fuel and Vehicle Smuggling [...] (SBU) Lack of political will and weak law enforcement has allowed wide-spread smuggling of refined petroleum products and second-hand vehicles through the Subic Freeport, seriously hurting legitimate businesses. The Government is also losing badly-needed revenues (equivalent to between 4%-5% [...] | 2007-10-11 08:08:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV RP |
07MANILA3389 | ASIA PACIFIC DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP: PHILIPPINES [...] Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of American Affairs Executive Director Jun Cardenas had no answer yet regarding Philippine participation in the Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) meeting in Bamako. (Per reftel, a formal response was requested by October 12, which falls on a [...] | 2007-10-11 09:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MG RP |
07MANILA3392 | NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR VIEWS WAY FORWARD IN [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador and DCM pressed National Security Advisor Gonzales to maintain momentum toward closing peace negotiations with Muslim insurgents over breakfast October 5. Gonzales described President Arroyo's impatience for reaching a deal, but said that recent strains within the [...] | 2007-10-11 10:19:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA3393 | PHILIPPINES: DEMARCHE URGING ASEAN LEADERSHIP ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Secretary Romulo enthusiastically endorsed our points on increased ASEAN leadership on Burma -- including the concept of an ASEAN emissary -- in a conversation with Charge October 11 (reftel A). Ambassador will raise the idea of former Philippine President Ramos as a po [...] | 2007-10-11 11:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM RP BM |
07MANILA3418 | DISCUSSION WITH PRESIDENT ARROYO ON BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: I sat down today for a private meeting with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo. I thanked them for their vocal and SIPDIS proactive stance on Burma, and floated the idea of a special ASEAN envoy for Burma -- perhaps even former P [...] | 2007-10-15 10:52:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3419 | AMBASSADOR'S VISIT HIGHLIGHTS CEBU'S BRIGHT HORIZONS [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador's October 4 visit to Cebu highlighted the opportunity the vital role American businesses play in the commercial life of the Philippines' second city. Buttressed by a live television interview and a roundtable with print media business editors, the Ambassador opened an [...] | 2007-10-15 11:06:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO BTIO ECON MARR RP |
07MANILA3427 | MANILA RESPONSE ON WIREC 2008 [...] We relayed reftel demarche to Assistant Secretary Rey A. Carandang, Office of American Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, in a letter dated October 9, 2007. In an interim response received on October 15, Carandang's office said the letter has been forwarded to the office of the Philippi [...] | 2007-10-17 01:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG PGOV EAID RP TAGS EPET SENV SOCI |
07MANILA3443 | FORMER PRESIDENT RAMOS RULES OUT BURMA ENVOY ROLE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a lengthy October 17 private breakfast meeting with the Ambassador, former Philippine President Fidel Ramos declined -- despite strong encouragement -- the suggestion that he could step forward as a candidate for ASEAN special envoy for Burma (reftel A). Ramos cited a full s [...] | 2007-10-17 09:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3449 | ENGAGING PHILIPPINES ON GAMBARI'S TRAVEL TO BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador continues to engage the Philippine government and media on Burma, seeking every opportunity to stress the importance of maintaining momentum toward more concrete actions on democratization on the part of the Burmese junta. Per reftel A, post discussed Burma objective [...] | 2007-10-18 09:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3471 | GOVERNMENT AND MUSLIM INSURGENTS LARGELY AGREE ON [...] (C) Summary: The Philippine government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have largely settled their differences over territory and revenue sharing for a new Muslim political entity, while leaving governance issues for future negotiations. Presidential Peace Advisor Dureza expressed o [...] | 2007-10-22 10:06:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA3482 | Joint Deep Sea Exploration Yields Significant Finds [...] Summary: Filipino and American scientists collected over 100 animal specimens in the previously unexplored deep waters near Mindanao from October 3 to October 16, 2007. The Ambassador, high school students, and Philippine and international press greeted the successful expedition's return from [...] | 2007-10-23 08:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY KSCA EAID RP |
07MANILA35 | DCM OUTREACH TO ISABELA PROVINCE [...] DCM Jones utilized a December 20-21 visit to Isabela province in northern Luzon to highlight long-standing ties with this highly agricultural area. At the provincial capital of Ilagan, Governor Grace Padaca, the 2006 Benigno Aquino Fellow for Journalism, provided a warm welcome and expressed [...] | 2007-01-05 06:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON EAID RP |
07MANILA3501 | GROWING U.S. BUSINESS ROLE IN NORTHERN MINDANAO [...] SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief of Mission's October 17 visit to Cagayan de Oro highlighted the increasing role that American business plays in the commercial life of Northern Mindanao. DCM participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the first Cagayan de Oro trade show and exposition, which fe [...] | 2007-10-24 09:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP BTIO ECON EINV PREL RP |
07MANILA3504 | LESSONS LEARNED - CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXERCISE [...] Summary: Embassy Manila hosted a Crisis Management Exercise September 17 and 18. Post extends thanks to instructor Douglas Kinney for conducting a successful exercise. 2. Format of the CME: The three hour Overview Training was appropriate to explain the need for such exercises, where the [...] | 2007-10-25 02:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV RP AMGT AEMR ASEC KESS OTRA |
07MANILA3509 | GOVERNMENT AND MILF BREAK IMPASSE ON TERRITORIAL [...] (C) Summary: The Philippine government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front announced October 25 that they had achieved a significant breakthrough on territory for a new Muslim political entity during their latest executive session in Kuala Lumpur. Peace talks are expected to resume by mid-Nov [...] | 2007-10-25 08:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA3510 | PHILIPPINES: U.S. SANCTIONS AGAINST BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador and staff continue to engage Philippine government and diplomatic colleagues on Burma, underscoring the need to maintain pressure on the regime and not let public attention be diverted from the urgent need for steps toward democratization by the junta. The UK and New [...] | 2007-10-25 08:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3519 | PRESIDENT ARROYO PARDONS FORMER PRESIDENT ESTRADA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a widely anticipated move, President Arroyo late on October 25 pardoned former President Joseph Estrada for his unprecedented conviction and sentence of life imprisonment on graft and corruption charges. President Arroyo cited the government's policy of clemency for elderly [...] | 2007-10-25 12:42:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
07MANILA3520 | PRESIDENT ARROYO PARDONS FORMER PRESIDENT ESTRADA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a widely anticipated move, President Arroyo late on October 25 pardoned former President Joseph Estrada for his unprecedented conviction and sentence of life imprisonment on graft and corruption charges. President Arroyo cited the government,s policy of clemency for elderly [...] | 2007-10-25 22:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
07MANILA3522 | PHILIPPINE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND SHOWCASES [...] (C) SUMMARY: During the Ambassador's October 22 visit to Fort Magsaysay, the Philippine Special Operations Command demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and training. Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon and members of his senior staff provided a broad ove [...] | 2007-10-26 02:14:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
07MANILA3536 | Air Transportation Office Agrees to Final Aviation Safety [...] EconOffs met Wilfredo Borja, Officer-in-Charge of the Air Transportation Office, Department of Transportation and Communication on October 26, 2007, and delivered the letter and summary report transmitted reftel. EconOffs requested that ATO host final discussions with FAA in Manila during the [...] | 2007-10-26 08:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
07MANILA3541 | REACTIONS TO ESTRADA PARDON [...] (C) SUMMARY: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's October 25 pardon of convicted former President Joseph Estrada (1998-2001) is commanding strong interest throughout Philippine society. The Arroyo administration reportedly enlisted a former Estrada cabinet member to garner support [...] | 2007-10-26 08:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR KCOR RP |
07MANILA3543 | SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL ESPERON'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) Tim, I know you will have a mountain of excellent briefing paper for the CHOD conference, but I wanted to offer my input on Jun Esperon, who will arrive in Hawaii on Monday. Jun is a strong ally, and he understands the delicate balance that military operations play in the ongoing peace p [...] | 2007-10-26 08:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
07MANILA3545 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT EXPECTS TO SUPPORT U.S. [...] (SBU) Leah Ruiz, Director for the Department of Foreign Affairs' Office of United Nations and International Organizations, told poloff that the Philippine Mission to the United Nations would likely support the candidacy of David Walker for the UN Independent Audit Advisory Committee (IAAC). [...] | 2007-10-26 09:03:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC UN UNGA RP |
07MANILA3547 | PHILIPPINES TO HOLD FIRST NATIONWIDE VILLAGE ELECTIONS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Nationwide village council elections will take place on October 29 for the first time since 2002. More than 335,000 seats are at stake. These elections do not directly involve national political parties, but the newly elected village chairpersons will be in a good position to co [...] | 2007-10-26 09:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM RP |
07MANILA3564 | FOREIGN MINISTER WELCOMES ASIA-PACIFIC DEMOCRACY [...] (SBU) Summary: In an October 30 private lunch with the Ambassador, Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo warmly welcomed President Bush's newly announced Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) as an important initiative to strengthen democratic institutions in Asia and said the Philippines would [...] | 2007-10-30 08:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM RP |
07MANILA3565 | FOREIGN MINISTER STRESSES NEED TO KEEP PRESSURE ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a free-ranging October 30 lunch discussion with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Alberto Romulo expressed his hope that ASEAN leaders would craft a strong statement on Burma in their upcoming summit in Singapore. Romulo stressed the importance of maintaining pressure on the [...] | 2007-10-30 08:45:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3576 | NATIONWIDE VILLAGE ELECTIONS SEE HIGH TURNOUT AND [...] (U) Summary: High voter turnout of between 70-75 percent and lower levels of violence than in previous elections marked the Philippines' October 29 nationwide village elections. Voters in nearly 42,000 districts elected over 300,000 councilors who will manage day-to-day government affairs a [...] | 2007-10-31 08:29:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA3577 | PHILIPPINES TO SUPPORT ARGENTINA'S POSITION AT [...] (S) Maria Aguinaldo, Director of the Social Development Issues Division for the Office of United Nations and International Organizations of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),informed poloff October 31 that the Philippine government would send a delegation of five to seven representativ [...] | 2007-10-31 09:14:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PREL IR PTER ASEC PGOV KJUS RP |
07MANILA3580 | THE NEW AUSTRALIAN/PHILIPPINES STATUS OF FORCES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Post is tracking progress on the Philippine-Australian Visiting Forces Agreement, which has been passed by the Australian Parliament and awaits approval by the Philippine Senate. While the agreement will facilitate the Australian military's important anti-terrorism and training a [...] | 2007-10-31 09:58:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PTER RP AS |
07MANILA359 | NEW SECDEF EBDANE TO CONTINUE DEFENSE REFORM [...] (U) President Arroyo's spokesman announced the appointment of Hermogenes Ebdane as the new Secretary of National Defense on January 31. The spokesman stated that "an important criteria in choosing the Department of National Defense Chief is the ability to implement or to continue what (Presi [...] | 2007-01-31 09:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL PGOV RP |
07MANILA3595 | PHILIPPINES 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] The following text is keyed to questions posed in the 2007-2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Part I, Drugs and Chemical Control (ref). I. SUMMARY 2. The Government of the Philippines (GRP) attributes a reported decline in the number of users of illicit drugs to co [...] | 2007-11-05 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV RP |
07MANILA3605 | DCM visit to Davao spotlights youth, business and [...] (U) Summary: During an October 24-25 visit to Mindanao's largest city, the Deputy Chief of Mission joined local government leaders and U.S. businesses to inaugurate the ninth annual Davao Trade Expo, featuring the largest number of U.S. companies ever to participate. The DCM also spoke to a [...] | 2007-11-07 05:46:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PREL APEC CASC BTIO BEXP EAIR ECON RP |
07MANILA3608 | PHILIPPINES CIVAIR: FAA REQUESTING IMMEDIATE FINAL [...] On October 29, 2007 EconCouns separately met with Edward Pagunsan, Undersecretary of Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC),Daniel Dimagiba, Executive Director of Air Transportation Office (ATO) and Ray Carandang, Assistant Secretary for American Affairs, Department of Foreign A [...] | 2007-11-07 06:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
07MANILA3615 | PHILIPPINE VIEWS ON M/V GOLDEN NORI PIRACY [...] (S) As relayed to Department via ref B telcon, poloff on November 2 delivered to the Department of Foreign Affairs reftel C points regarding the actions of U.S. naval vessels that responded to the Panamanian tanker M/V Golden Nori's call for assistance off the coast of Somalia. The DFA was u [...] | 2007-11-07 08:38:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | EWWT IMO KCRM PBTS PGOV PHSA PM PREL RP SO |
07MANILA3619 | MEGAPORTS DETECTS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN MANILA [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-08 05:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP ASEC ENGR RP |
07MANILA3620 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT PLEASED TO ATTEND COMMUNITY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a November 6 meeting, Department of Foreign Affairs Director for United Nations and International Organizations Leah Ruiz told poloff that the Philippine government would participate in the 4th Community of Democracies ministerial meeting November 14-17, and in the Asia Paci [...] | 2007-11-08 06:01:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM PREL UNGA MG RP |
07MANILA3637 | PHILIPPINES -- GREAT WHITE FLEET COMMEMORATION [...] (C) After lengthy discussion of the strategic and political impact that the Great White Fleet commemoration initiative could have on bilateral relations, Post declines participation in the commemoration and recommends against a visit to the Philippines. The United States and the Philippines [...] | 2007-11-13 08:11:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL RP KPAO MASS MPOS |
07MANILA3640 | Scenesetter for Philippine Agriculture Secretary Yap's [...] (SBU) Summary. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Arthur Cua Yap has an impressive range of agricultural, environmental, trade and political goals for his brief November 15-16 visit to Washington. With nearly two-thirds of Filipinos engaged in agriculture - and farm families suffering the highe [...] | 2007-11-13 09:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR PGOV OVIP RP |
07MANILA3643 | MANILA PATHOGEN SECURITY LEGAL WORKSHOP 9/27-28 [...] The State Department Office of Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction (CB),Bureau of International Security and Non-proliferation (ISN),led a two-day workshop on legal issues associated with the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and pathogen security practice [...] | 2007-11-14 05:15:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL TBIO RP |
07MANILA3645 | Ambassador Applauds Staff Retention Efforts at Dell Call [...] SUMMARY: On November 8, the Ambassador visited the Dell Philippines Call Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila to assess developments in the booming contact center business. The visit was followed by a tour of the country's largest retail establishment, the SM Mall of Asia, including the newly l [...] | 2007-11-14 06:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON FCS ECPS ETRD EINV RP |
07MANILA3646 | PHILIPPINES CIVAIR: LETTER FROM PHILIPPINE AIRLINES [...] On November 6, 2007 we met with the Philippine public-private task force which was formed in response to the FAA summary report regarding aviation safety oversight. 2. We subsequently received a letter dated November 8 from task force member and Philippine Airline President Jaime Bautista [...] | 2007-11-14 07:33:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
07MANILA3647 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES FOREIGN SECRETARY ON BURMA AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a frank and open discussion November 11 with the Ambassador, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo stressed his government's continued strong commitment to press for democratic change in Burma, but said it is difficult to assess whether recent actions on the part of the [...] | 2007-11-14 08:03:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA3649 | DEATH OF A CONGRESSMAN: BASILAN'S COMPLEX CURRENTS [...] (C) Summary: The death of controversial Basilan Congressman Wahab Akbar in an explosion outside the Congressional building November 13 was perhaps least a surprise to him. While a powerful politician with strong public support on his island province, he also acknowledged that he had many en [...] | 2007-11-14 08:15:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MOPS PINS RP |
07MANILA3662 | FIRST VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AT BAGUIO RESIDENCE SMASH [...] SUMMARY. Ambassador visited Baguio City November 5-7 to host the first Veterans Day Ceremony at the U.S. Embassy Residence in Baguio, the place where Japanese forces surrendered the Philippines at the end of World War II. In addition to honoring American and Filipino vets in the region, Ambass [...] | 2007-11-15 06:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL VA RP FCS |
07MANILA3667 | PHILIPPINES: DEMARCHE ON U.N. RESOLUTION ON RAPE [...] Poloff met with Attorney Ana Hernandez of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),representing the Office of United Nations and International Organizations, and pressed for Philippine support for the anti-rape resolution without amendments, as cited in reftel A. Ms. Hernandez said that the [...] | 2007-11-15 08:52:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC KWMN PHUM SOCI UNGA RP |
07MANILA3669 | CORRUPTION IN THE PHILIPPINES: CHALLENGES AND PROGRESS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Corruption, both real and perceived, remains an ongoing challenge in the Philippines. The recent conviction for plunder of former president Joseph Estrada has highlighted the corruption issue, as have continuing corruption allegations involving a range of government officials [...] | 2007-11-15 09:14:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
07MANILA3675 | PHILIPPINES CIVAIR: VERSION 9 OF THE PHILIPPINE CIVIL [...] (SBU) We received a copy of Version 9 of the CAAP Bill dated November 13, 2007. It includes language from ICAO's Model Civil Aviation Law and addresses the missing features pointed out by the Federal Aviation Administration during their latest assessment of the Philippines. The bill will be [...] | 2007-11-15 09:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PREL ECON RP |
07MANILA3676 | MUSLIM INSURGENT CHAIRMAN, MALAYSIAN FACILITATOR [...] (C) Summary: In the first ever official USG meeting with the leader of the Muslim insurgent organization engaged in peace talks with the government, Chairman Murad asked DCM if the U.S. would consider a more formal role in supporting the implementation of an eventual peace agreement with the [...] | 2007-11-15 09:54:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PREL PGOV PINS RP |
07MANILA3693 | SECURITY FORCES TAKE OUT TERRORISTS SUSPECTED IN [...] (S) Summary: Acting swiftly on information from internal and external sources, Philippine security forces raided an Abu Sayyaf terrorist safe house in Metro Manila November 15 and killed or captured six individuals suspected in the bomb assassination of Congressman and local warlord of the s [...] | 2007-11-16 08:31:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PTER MOPS PINS RP |
07MANILA3694 | Philippine Delegation List to Washington International [...] Per ref A request for invitees from the Philippine government to WIREC 2008, the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines has suggested that invitations be sent to the following individuals: - Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Philippines Secretary A [...] | 2007-11-16 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ENRG EPET SENV SOCI TRGY KPAO KGHG KSCA RP |
07MANILA3707 | PHILIPPINE RSM 1267 NOMINATION [...] (S) Summary: Philippine National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Director General Cesar Garcia told emboffs at a November 16 meeting that the Philippines had submitted three months ago its nomination package to the United Nations 1267 Committee to designate the Rajah Solaiman Movemen [...] | 2007-11-19 08:29:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | EFIN ETTC PTER UNSC RP |
07MANILA3709 | PHILIPPINE FOREIGN SECRETARY HONORS U.S. VETERANS [...] Summary: The November 11 Veterans Day ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial vividly demonstrated the strength of the partnership and ties between the Philippines and the United States. The Manila offices of the American Battle Monuments Commission and the Department of Vetera [...] | 2007-11-19 10:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL RP |
07MANILA3728 | MINDANAO PEACE PROCESS MOVES FORWARD [...] (C) Summary. The Philippine government has made important progress on each side of its dual-track peace discussions with Muslim groups in Mindanao, increasing the likelihood that both sets of talks will return to formal negotiations early in the new year. During preparatory talks in Kuala L [...] | 2007-11-20 09:09:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA3758 | EMBASSY MANILA PREPARED FOR TYPHOON MITAG [...] Embassy Manila remains well-prepared and coordinated with local authorities to respond to Typhoon Mitag. Typhoon MITAG pronounced as: "me-tok" has dramatically slowed down while heading on a temporary WSW drift but still endangers the Bicol Region. Communities along the Eastern Provinces of C [...] | 2007-11-23 09:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC KSAF MMED RP |
07MANILA3770 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT FINDS IRAN NOT COMPLYING [...] (C) As requested (ref A),Post met on November 26 with Leah Ruiz, Director of the DFA's Office of United Nations and International Organizations, as part of an ongoing effort (ref B) to encourage the Philippine government, as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of [...] | 2007-11-27 04:10:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UNGA PARM KNNP IR RP MNUC IAEA AORC |
07MANILA3771 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE [...] (SBU) Leah Ruiz, Executive Director for the Department of Foreign Affairs' Office of United Nations and International Organizations, told poloff that the Philippine Mission to the United Nations intends to support the candidacy of Mr. Pierre-Richard Prosper for the UN Committee on the Elimina [...] | 2007-11-27 04:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM UNGA UN RP |
07MANILA3775 | UNANIMOUS PRAISE FOR PRESIDENT'S OUTSPOKEN BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Arroyo took a bold stance on Burma at the ASEAN Summit in Singapore, plainly warning that the Philippine Congress would likely not ratify the ASEAN Charter if Burma did not release Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners, and pursue rapid democratic reform. Arroy [...] | 2007-11-27 08:06:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3777 | PHILIPPINE EARTHQUAKE - 6.O RICHTER SCALE [...] Manila experienced a 6.0 magnitude earthquake at 12:27 PM (04:27 UCT) today, November 27, 2007. Post immediately communicated with offices and conducted building assessments, per established action plans. There were no reported injuries or structural damages to USG staff or facilities, nor w [...] | 2007-11-27 08:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC CASC KSAF RP |
07MANILA379 | GENERAL SANTOS CITY WILL WELCOME USS BLUE RIDGE [...] (U) South Cotabato provincial governor Daisy Avance-Fuentes and General Santos City Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr., in separate meetings on January 31 with an Embassy delegation composed of Pol/C, JUSMAG chief, and DATT, voiced enthusiastic support for the February 17-18 visit of the USS Blue Ridge [...] | 2007-02-01 09:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR RP |
07MANILA3795 | RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 2007 EAP/RSP WOMEN'S ISSUES FUND [...] In response to the FY 2007 EAP/RSP Women's Issues Fund proposal solicitation, Embassy Manila received ten grant proposals from Philippine non-governmental organizations (NGOs),aimed at promoting women's political participation and economic independence, and contributing to women's freedom from [...] | 2007-11-29 04:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM EAID KWMN KPAO SOCI RP |
07MANILA3797 | SENATOR AND FORMER COUP PLOTTER WALKS OUT OF COURT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Senator Antonio Trillanes, a former military officer on trial for his role in leading the failed July 2003 Oakwood Mutiny against the Philippine government, and Brigadier General Danilo Lim, organizer of the February 2006 failed coup attempt, walked out of court proceedings in t [...] | 2007-11-29 08:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC MARR MCAP PREL RP MASS |
07MANILA38 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 01/05/07 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith, back in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds since December 29 (reftel),is in good health and spirits and settling into a daily routine, including exercise. He is detained in the same quarters where he spent the last year. As before his conviction, represent [...] | 2007-01-05 10:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR CASC KCRM RP |
07MANILA3800 | STANDOFF WITH FORMER COUP PLOTTERS ENDS PEACEFULLY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Approximately three hours after a Philippine government deadline to surrender, Senator Antonio Trillanes, a former military officer, along with coup plotter Brigadier General Danilo Lim and other supporters, turned themselves over to Philippine authorities at the Manila Peninsul [...] | 2007-11-29 10:37:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC MARR MCAP PREL RP MASS |
07MANILA3804 | PHILIPPINES-CUBA ECONOMIC TIES ARE MINIMAL [...] (C) Below are Post's responses to Department's questions about Philippine economic policies and actions with respect to Cuba. The following paragraph numbers are keyed to the points in paragraph 5 of reftel: A. (C) Post is not aware of any investments in Cuba by Philippine businesses. [...] | 2007-12-03 02:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ETTC PREL RP CU |
07MANILA3816 | GOVERNMENT UNRATTLED AFTER FAILED PLOT TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the aftermath of Senator Antonio Trillanes's failed attempt to destabilize the Arroyo government on November 29, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo expressed confidence in the security forces' handling of the situation, a gesture which was reinforced tangibly when she resumed [...] | 2007-12-03 09:20:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PREL RP MASS |
07MANILA3819 | Progress Against Smuggling in Subic Freeport [...] (SBU) A visit by about 40 representatives of business chambers, associations, companies, and foreign embassies spurred Subic Freeport authorities to announce aggressive action on the problem of vehicle and fuel smuggling (reftel) during meetings on November 8. The anti-smuggling measures incl [...] | 2007-12-04 02:17:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV RP |
07MANILA3847 | Engaging The Philippines On Climate Change In The Run-Up To [...] Summary: Ambassador and country team have conveyed, publicly and privately, U.S. positions on climate change and the importance of the Bali meetings with senior officials and key audiences. Longstanding USG environmental programs and public diplomacy in support of the environment provide a re [...] | 2007-12-05 08:27:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON SENV ENRG KGHG RP |
07MANILA3852 | METHODICAL PROGRESS IN MINDANAO PEACE TALKS [...] (C) Summary: The government continues to ake important progress in peace talks with Muslis on Mindanao, according to government officialsclose to the twin negotiation tracks. In recentdiscussions with the DCM, chief government negotiator Rodolfo Garcia expressed strong optimism that he gover [...] | 2007-12-06 07:52:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA3857 | PHILIPPINES: CHILD LABOR UPDATE 2007 [...] Summary: This cable provides input requested for the Secretary of Labor's annual report to Congress on the implementation of commitments to eliminate the Worst Forms of Child Labor (reftel a). It updates information provided by Post in 2006 (reftel c) regarding child labor laws and regulations [...] | 2007-12-06 09:49:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI RP |
07MANILA3875 | DEMARCHE: PHILIPPINES TO CONSIDER A STRONGER STAND [...] (SBU) As requested in reftels A and B, polcouns met on December 5 with Department of Foreign Affairs Acting A/S Grace Princesa to urge the Philippines to support four UN resolutions condemning human rights situations in Burma, Iran, Belarus, and the DPRK. Polcouns noted that the UNGA Plenary [...] | 2007-12-07 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNGA PHUM UN RP PREL PGOV UG |
07MANILA388 | Manila Airport Showcases Security Improvements to [...] Ambassador toured the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on February 1. The Manila Airport Authority described and pointed out its recent security enhancements to ensure secure, efficient, and comfortable passenger travel. The Authority started charging an additional four dollar (200 peso) s [...] | 2007-02-02 00:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD RP |
07MANILA3881 | EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS DECLINE IN 2007 [...] (C) Summary: Intensified domestic and international attention to the problem of extrajudicial killings and disappearances in the Philippines appears to be having a measurable impact, with government agencies and human rights NGOs reporting a significant decline in the number of extrajudicial k [...] | 2007-12-10 04:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA3909 | DCM VISIT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. COMMITMENT TO PEACE IN MINDANAO [...] (SBU) Summary. Visiting Muslim Mindanao's cultural and religious hub in Marawi City, DCM spoke at Peace Week opening ceremonies, highlighting the American people's commitment to the ongoing peace process and U.S. interest in helping Mindanao achieve a peaceful and prosperous future. He reiterat [...] | 2007-12-13 02:01:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM MASS EAID KISL RP |
07MANILA3918 | PHILIPPINES CIVAIR SAFETY: ON THE FAST TRACK [...] Summary: The newly appointed Executive Director of the Air Transportation Office told us that the government will attempt to resolve all FAA safety concerns within three months, in order to bring the Philippines back to Category 1 as soon as possible. On November 28, the Philippine House of R [...] | 2007-12-14 00:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
07MANILA393 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 02/02/2007 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds and continues to be in good health and spirits. He receives regular visits from his Philippine pastors and his lawyers, and is able to exercise on the Embassy grounds. Four members of his family hope to visit in [...] | 2007-02-02 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA3932 | RESCHEDULED VILLAGE ELECTIONS SET FOR DECEMBER 15 [...] (SBU) Summary: Special elections will be held on December 15 in 360 villages that were unable to carry out regular voting during the nationwide elections on October 29 in 42,000 villages. The Commission on Elections declared "failures of election" in these areas for various reasons, including [...] | 2007-12-14 06:21:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA3947 | ABU SAYYAF CONVICTIONS UNDERSCORE DETERMINATION TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: A Philippine judge handed out multiple life sentences this month to 14 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members convicted of kidnapping 20 persons, including U.S. citizens Gracia and Martin Burnham and Guillermo Sobero, from a resort in May 2001. The decision underscored the government's [...] | 2007-12-17 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS MOPS PINS PTER RP |
07MANILA3948 | AMBASSADOR EMPHASIZES ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL [...] Summary: The Ambassador visited three provinces in Northern Luzon December 5 to 7 and spoke to enthusiastic crowds principally on the theme of preservation. She presented the Embassy's International Woman of Courage award to Isabela Provincial Governor Grace Padaca, delivered an address to 6 [...] | 2007-12-17 09:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR ECON EIND PGOV PHUM OEXC SENV RP AGR |
07MANILA3963 | PHILIPPINES WELCOMES INFORMATION ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR [...] (C) Per reftel B, Post shared key assessments from the U.S. National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iran's nuclear program December 5 with Acting A/S Grace Princesa and Director Leah Ruiz, both of the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) Office of United Nations and Other International Organ [...] | 2007-12-18 08:24:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA PARM KNNP IR RP MNUC IAEA AORC |
07MANILA3964 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES PHILIPPINE FOREIGN SECRETARY ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a December 17 private breakfast, the Ambassador and Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo discussed Burma, assessed the peace process in Mindanao, and explored opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Philippine ties. Romulo, who was frank and relaxed, inquired about the prospec [...] | 2007-12-18 09:02:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA3966 | Philippines Finally Sells TransCo for $3.95 Billion [...] (SBU) Summary: With a bid of $3.95 billion a Philippine/Chinese consortium won the fifth (and hopefully final) round of bidding for the 25 year concession to operate the Philippine National Transmission Company, TransCo, which operates the electric grid of the Philippines. The consortium must [...] | 2007-12-19 01:33:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG EINV RP |
07MANILA3994 | PHILIPPINES: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Summary: The Philippines, one of the earliest supporters in the global coalition against terrorism, continues to cooperate with the United States on bilateral and multilateral counterterrorism efforts. In 2007, eight of 140 bombings that occurred in the Philippines were ascribed to terr [...] | 2007-12-20 08:52:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC RP |
07MANILA4 | THE PHILIPPINES: YEAR IN REVIEW 2006 [...] (C) SUMMARY. President Arroyo has emerged in a stronger position at the end of 2006, but faces challenges ahead in preserving control of the House in the May 2007 bi-elections. Arroyo has been helped by a buoyant economy in 2006, but the country will have to deal with power privatization and [...] | 2007-01-03 01:21:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ECON EAID MOPS PHUM RP |
07MANILA4015 | MARINE CASE UPDATE: APPEALS COURT DECISION NO [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on the Chancery grounds and continues to receive regular visits from his Philippine pastors and lawyers. He is in good physical condition and follows a daily exercise routine. 2. (SBU) Commander Gary Hoyt, a psychiatrist, and Ch [...] | 2007-12-21 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA4016 | SNAG IN MILF PEACE TALKS [...] (C) Summary: In the aftermath of postponed peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Kuala Lumpur last weekend, the Ambassador spoke with key Cabinet officials December 20-21 to underscore USG support for the Mindanao peace process an [...] | 2007-12-21 10:03:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA4022 | PHILIPPINES CIVAIR SAFETY: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-12-26 07:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
07MANILA407 | MNLF FREES "GUESTS" IN EXCHANGE FOR TRIPARTITE [...] (SBU) Elements of the Moro National Liberation Front under Commander Habier Malik on February 4 released Brigadier General Benjamin Dolorfino (commander of the Armed Forces' National Capital Region command and the highest ranking Muslim army officer),Undersecretary for the Peace Process Gen [...] | 2007-02-05 08:22:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MARR RP |
07MANILA408 | POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR INCREASED U.S. ENGAGEMENT [...] (C) Our experience with the Philippines' hosting of the ASEAN and East Asia summits last month indicates that USG attendance at the Assistant Secretary-level in future summits is worth consideration. We cannot tell how other hosts might act, but the Philippine President and Foreign Secretary [...] | 2007-02-05 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECIN XE RP |
07MANILA411 | U/S HUGHES VISIT ENERGIZES US-RP TIES [...] SUMMARY: Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes visited the Philippines January 24-27 to survey Mission's multi-agency, multi-disciplinary public diplomacy programs and projects. She met with a wide range of Filipinos, including President Arroyo, adult and [...] | 2007-02-05 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL SCUL RP |
07MANILA458 | PROGRESS AGAINST POLITICAL KILLINGS [...] (SBU) Summary. Philippine police have succeeded in filing additional cases in politically-related killings, leading to at least four convictions and dismissals of two police officials. They continue to investigate a large number of other deaths of leftists and journalists claimed by various [...] | 2007-02-09 02:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KCRM RP |
07MANILA465 | NEAR PASSAGE OF MAJOR COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION [...] (U) Summary. Passage of long-awaited counterterrorism legislation moved closer to adoption with the approval on February 8 by a bicameral committee of an agreed-upon version. The lower House will have to vote on it when Congress resumes in June, and the President, who expressed delight at t [...] | 2007-02-09 08:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL KCRM RP |
07MANILA467 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 02/09/2007 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds and continues to be in good health and spirits. He receives regular visits from his Philippine pastors and his lawyers, and is able to exercise on the Embassy grounds. 2. (SBU) Department of Interior and Local [...] | 2007-02-09 09:11:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA468 | MELO COMMISSION CALLS FOR COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY [...] (C) Summary. The Melo Commission's report to President Arroyo emphasized the need to ensure command responsibility over errant military elements, and suggested some practical ways to do this. The Commissioners see their role as essentially over, with no additional budget or offices, apart [...] | 2007-02-09 09:25:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM MOPS RP |
07MANILA473 | Congressman Salceda on Politics and Economic Policy [...] (U) Summary: Over dinner on February 5, Representative Joey Salceda, a close advisor to President Arroyo, predicted the passage of the Roxas bill on pharmaceuticals and the eventual presidency of its sponsor, Senator Manuel Roxas. Salceda argued that the GRP has done what was necessary to sta [...] | 2007-02-12 00:19:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD KIPR RP |
07MANILA518 | AMBASSADOR APPLAUDS US COMPANY INVESTMENTS IN RENEWABLE [...] Ambassador highlighted USG promotion and American firm investment in alternative fuels during her February 7 visit to solar cell manufacturer SunPower and to a Ford plant, the sole manufacturer of biofuels capable vehicles in the Philippines. These two U.S. companies are at the forefront of p [...] | 2007-02-14 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG EAID EINV RP |
07MANILA519 | PHILIPPINES LAUDS SIX PARTY TALKS OUTCOME [...] (U) After Pol/C conveyed reftel points to Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Asia and the Pacific Romeo SIPDIS Manalo on February 14, Foreign Secretary Alberto G. Romulo issued the following statement; quote We join the international community in welcoming the Six-Party agree [...] | 2007-02-14 09:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN RP |
07MANILA520 | PHILIPPINE REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR UNESCO [...] (U) The Philippine government has formally requested that the U.S. support its candidacy for the UNESCO Executive Board. (Full text in para 2.) Please advise of any response. 2. (U) Text No. 07-474 The Department of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to the Embassy of the Uni [...] | 2007-02-14 10:07:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SCUL RP |
07MANILA531 | Promoting Biofuels to Reduce Imports, Boost Local [...] The newly-signed Biofuels Act of 2006 mandates oil companies in the Philippines to blend minimum levels of biofuels into gasoline and diesel and offers financial incentives for investment in and production of biofuels. The bill aims to reduce the Philippines' dependence on imported fuel, gene [...] | 2007-02-15 08:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV EINV RP |
07MANILA533 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CONGRESSMAN CHABOT [...] (U) Congressman Chabot, a warm welcome to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines remain strong. The unique bond shared between U.S. and Philippine veterans further strengthens our ties, as the memory of our partnership in Wor [...] | 2007-02-15 10:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL EAID PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP RP |
07MANILA552 | Philippines: 2007 Special 301 Report [...] (SBU) Summary. Embassy recommends retaining the Philippines on the Special 301 Watch List. The GRP continued to devote attention to intellectual property protection during 2006, increasing its enforcement actions, especially against optical disk piracy. While the total number of seizures was [...] | 2007-02-20 07:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON RP |
07MANILA553 | CO-CHAIRS' SUMMARY REPORT OF THE SECOND MEETING OF THE [...] The Department of Foreign Affairs has requested that Embassy forward to relevant U.S. authorities the summary report from the ARF EEP meeting in Manila. Full text in para 3. 2. Cover letter: quote Department of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Philippines 12 February 2007 Dear C [...] | 2007-02-20 08:03:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL RP |
07MANILA560 | CONGRESS PASSES MAJOR COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION [...] (U) In a special session called by President Arroyo, the House of Representatives on February 19 approved the bicameral conference version of the Human Security Act of 2007, major counter-terrorism legislation that gives the Philippine government greater ability to investigate and prosecute t [...] | 2007-02-20 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL KCRM RP |
07MANILA561 | USS BLUE RIDGE VISIT CATALYST FOR EMBASSY OUTREACH TO THE [...] SUMMARY: The February 11th-14th visit of the USS Blue Ridge to Cebu provided an opportunity for a coordinated, Mission-wide outreach to the Philippine's second largest metro area. Cebu's importance extends beyond its "second city" status, as its central location in the Philippine archipelago ma [...] | 2007-02-20 09:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON EAID RP |
07MANILA573 | UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR EXAMINES EXTRAJUDICIAL [...] (C) Summary. The UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial killings views the Philippine government in a "state of denial" about who is responsible for these killings here, while crediting its leadership with its willingness to arrange meetings for him as well as its creation of Task Force Usi [...] | 2007-02-21 08:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA59 | MARINE CASEUPDATE 03/23/2007 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains inU.S. custody on Chancery grounds and continues t be in good health and spirits. He continues toreceive regular visits from his Philippine pastos and lawyers, and is able to exercise on the Embssy grounds. 2. (SBU) Smith's parents arrived n Man [...] | 2007-03-23 09:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA593 | PHILIPPINES CONTEMPLATING NEXT STEPS ON BURMA [...] (C) In a meeting with Ambassador on February 22, Foreign Secretary Romulo welcomed the latest U.S. thinking on Burma SIPDIS (ref a) and pledged to continue to use Philippine chairmanship of ASEAN through August to encourage the Burmese regime to take meaningful steps on its roadmap, as Pre [...] | 2007-02-22 06:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNSC BM RP |
07MANILA594 | MILF WELCOMES US ASSISTANCE BUT WANTS HELP ON [...] (C) Summary. In a meeting in Sultan Kudarat with Embassy delegation led by DCM on February 15, MILF Central Committee members expressed appreciation for U.S. assistance programs in Mindanao, including our military's civil-humanitarian and medical programs and ship visits. However, they unde [...] | 2007-02-22 07:00:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID MOPS MA RP |
07MANILA596 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR EAP/MST OFFICE DIRECTOR SCOT MARCIEL [...] Post warmly welcomes the February 27 to March 4, 2007, visit of Scot Marciel traveling to the Philippines for consultations with Embassy staff. Point of contact for this visit will be ConOff Ben Reames. He can be reached at (63)-(2)-528-6300, ext. 2171 and at ReamesBN@state.gov 2. Post [...] | 2007-02-22 08:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA JA RP |
07MANILA599 | NEW COUNTERTERRORISM LEGISLATION NOT PERFECT, BUT [...] (C) The "Human Security Act of 2007," which President Arroyo will soon sign into law following its recent passage by the Philippine Congress (ref a),reflects the Philippine government's determination to improve its arsenal of tools in going after terrorists who continue to inhabit or transit [...] | 2007-02-22 09:03:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PHUM RP |
07MANILA608 | CONGRESSMAN CHABOT HELPS KICK OFF BALIKATAN 07 [...] (U) Summary. During his February 18-20 visit to the Philippines, U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) joined Ambassador, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Ebdane, and high ranking U.S. and Philippine military officials at the Opening Ceremony of Balikatan 2007, the annual U.S.-Philip [...] | 2007-02-23 06:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP EINV BEXP PREL MCAP RP |
07MANILA609 | MELO COMMISSION REPORT SPARKS NEW EFFORTS AGAINST [...] (U) Summary: Lost in much of the media hype about the initial reluctance of Malacanang publicly to release the Melo Commission's report, the strong denials of culpability by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),and the public criticism by the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Kill [...] | 2007-02-23 06:44:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA625 | STRATEGIC SPEAKER INITIATIVE - EMBASSY MANILA [...] In the framework of the Strategic Speaker Initiative, Embassy Manila requests a speaker who will be able to argue effectively that law enforcement agencies and civil society activists have a common interest in modifying laws and administrative procedures that block access to information and som [...] | 2007-02-26 08:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SCUL OIIP RP |
07MANILA630 | USS BLUE RIDGE VISIT HIGHLIGHTS U.S.-PHILIPPINE PARTNERSHIP [...] SUMMARY: The USS Blue Ridge port call to General Santos City in Mindanao on February 17 and 18 highlighted the active partnership and long-standing USG investment in the Mindanao region and the General Santos City area, specifically. In addition to participating in community relations events w [...] | 2007-02-26 09:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MOPS EAID RP EAGR |
07MANILA64 | MARINE CASE: NEW MOTION TO SUPREME COURT AND [...] (U) The private prosecutor in the case of Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith (refs) on January 8 filed a petition with the Philippine Supreme Court requesting that it "nullify" the Philippine government's December 29 transfer of Smith to U.S. custody and declare Article V paragraph 6 of the Visiti [...] | 2007-01-09 09:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR CASC KCRM RP |
07MANILA645 | PHILIPPINES ASKS FOR HELP ON EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS [...] (SBU) The Department of Foreign Affairs has shared with Embassy copies of letters dated January 31 to the resident Ambassadors of Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands, requesting technical assistance as the Philippine government investigates and tries to [...] | 2007-02-27 08:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM EAID RP GM FI UK SP IT NO SW NL |
07MANILA646 | INFORMAL U.S./AUSTRALIA/PHILIPPINE DEFENSE DIALOGUE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Philippine Department of National Defense invited U.S. Embassy representatives to participate in a February 22 "informal discussion" with Australian officials on defense issues. Australia expects to sign a status of forces agreement with the Philippines in 2007 and hopes t [...] | 2007-02-27 09:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL PHUM AU RP |
07MANILA649 | AMBASSADOR REES ADVOCATES U.S. HUMAN DIGNITY AGENDA [...] (SBU) Summary. During his February 14-15 visit to the Philippines, Ambassador Grover Joseph Rees, Special Representative for Social Issues, advocated the U.S. Government human dignity agenda in meetings with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, members of the Philippine House of Re [...] | 2007-02-27 09:38:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL BM RP |
07MANILA682 | Telecom Policy Workshop Inspires Participants [...] Summary: At a telecommunication workshop for Malaysian and Filipino participants, U.S. experts discussed the regulatory and financial innovations used to deliver broadband to remote parts of the United States. The benefits of universal broadband motivated policy-makers to approach legislators a [...] | 2007-03-01 06:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ECPS ETRD EINV RP |
07MANILA683 | HELPING THE PHILIPPINES COMBAT UNLAWFUL KILLINGS [...] (U) In a letter to Ambassador dated February 28, Foreign Secretary Alberto G. Romulo expressed "sincerest appreciation SIPDIS of the Philippine Government and people for your words of support and encouragement for our efforts to address the issue of unexplained killings," and welcomed an o [...] | 2007-03-01 08:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL EAID RP |
07MANILA688 | PHILIPPINES -- SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) Mission's seventh annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report follows below. The report covers the period from April 2006 to March 2007. Point of contact (POC) is Political Officer Barry Fullerton, FullertonTB@State.Gov, (632) 528-6300 x2350, fax (632) 523-1195. Rank of TIP action offic [...] | 2007-03-01 11:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF ELAB RP |
07MANILA699 | PHILIPPINES LIKELY TO JOIN GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO [...] (SBU) The Philippines will likely become a partner nation in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (reftel),according to Alan Deniega, Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) Director for International Political, Legal, and Security Affairs in the Office of United Nations and Intern [...] | 2007-03-02 08:44:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER RP |
07MANILA708 | PHILIPPINES BACKS USG ON ITA DUTY-FREE COVERAGE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-05 08:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD WTO RP |
07MANILA717 | PHILIPPINE VIEWS ON HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ISSUES [...] (C) The Philippines is "very concerned" that the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) may table a potentially stronger resolution on defamation of religion at the fourth regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC),according to Noel Servigon, Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) [...] | 2007-03-06 08:58:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNHRC RP |
07MANILA72 | ARROYO SHOWCASES US-PHILIPPINE PARTNERSHIP ON JOLO [...] (SBU) President Arroyo invited Charge Jones to accompany her on a January 8 trip to the southern island of Jolo, where the Philippine military, with the help of U.S. Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P) and USAID, continues to battle terrorists of the Abu Sayyaf Group and [...] | 2007-01-09 09:33:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL EAID MOPS MARR RP |
07MANILA748 | ENGAGING ASEAN: RECONSIDERING THE TREATY OF AMITY [...] (C) President Arroyo and Foreign Secretary Romulo, as Chair of ASEAN, have requested that the U.S. accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). They note that most of ASEAN's other partners have signed the treaty, that the treaty is largely a generic expression of p [...] | 2007-03-08 05:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECIN RP |
07MANILA752 | PRESIDENT ARROYO SIGNS LANDMARK COUNTERTERRORISM [...] (U) At a highly publicized ceremony featuring half the Cabinet, Congressional leaders, senior military and police officials, and the diplomatic corps at Malacanang Palace on March 6, President Arroyo signed the final version of the "Human Security Act of 2007," long-awaited counterterrorism [...] | 2007-03-08 08:11:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL PHUM KCRM RP |
07MANILA753 | REACTIONS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT ON THE [...] (U) Presidential press spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye on March 8 welcomed the State Department's Country Report on the Philippines in the annual human rights report to Congress as a "constructive criticism from a time-honored ally," admitting that "the Philippines has had a history of violence o [...] | 2007-03-08 08:44:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA764 | IPR Enforcement Targeting Mall Managers [...] (U) The Philippine National Police raided a major shopping center in downtown Manila, arresting over a dozen stall owners and seizing 13,000 counterfeit items. The police will press charges against both the managers of the mall and stall owners as part of a new IPR enforcement strategy announc [...] | 2007-03-09 00:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON RP |
07MANILA777 | COMBATING UNLAWFUL KILLINGS [...] (C) Summary. Embassy continues actively to engage the Philippine government to encourage more effective action to bring to justice those involved in unlawful killings, and to seek additional ways in which the USG can be helpful. End Summary. 2. (C) In a March 5 meeting with the membe [...] | 2007-03-09 07:48:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA779 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 03/09/2007 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds and continues to be in good health and spirits. He continues to receive regular visits from his Philippine pastors and his lawyers, and is able to exercise on the Embassy grounds. 2. (SBU) Philippine governmen [...] | 2007-03-09 07:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA781 | TERRORISM FINANCE: PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT READY TO [...] (U) This is an action message -- see para 8. 2. (S) SUMMARY. The Philippine government is ready to move soon on listing the Rajah Solaiman Movement and a selected number of its members with the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee. The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency has prepared a sepa [...] | 2007-03-09 08:25:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PTER EFIN ETTC PREL KTFN RP |
07MANILA782 | LAND DISPUTE TRIGGERS MILF-GRP ARMED CLASHES [...] (C) Summary: The International Monitoring Team, GRP-MILF Coordinating Committee for the Cessation of Hostilities, and the NGO Bantay Ceasefire played key roles in restoring order following March 5-6 armed skirmishes in North Cotabato between elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and th [...] | 2007-03-09 08:27:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA783 | AMBASSADOR SIGNS MOU ON EARTH SCIENCE COOPERATION [...] The Ambassador and Department of Energy Secretary Rafael Lotilla signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 7, 2007 at the Philippine Department of Energy. The U.S. Geological Survey negotiated this MOU which provides the legal framework for scientific and technical cooperation in ea [...] | 2007-03-09 08:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON TPHY KSCA SENV RP |
07MANILA785 | TENTATIVE PHILIPPINE SUPPORT FOR ARF DISASTER [...] (SBU) Deputy POL/C shared reftel points on March 7 with Department of Foreign Affairs Special Assistant to the Undersecretary for Policy Maria Austria and North American Affairs Director Ed De Vega, as well as with Department of National Defense (DND) Assistant Secretary for International Def [...] | 2007-03-09 08:37:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ARF EAID MARR MOPS RP |
07MANILA787 | GOVERNMENT NEGOTIATOR: PEACE TALKS ON TRACK, [...] (C) Summary: Government peace negotiator Secretary Afable told DCM and visiting EAP/MTS Director Marciel March 1 that territorial differences between the government and MILF had narrowed considerably, thanks to the visit and intervention of Malaysian negotiator Othman. Afable sought quiet [...] | 2007-03-09 10:05:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID MY PINS PREL RP |
07MANILA809 | DEFENSE SECRETARY EBDANE -- AN ARROYO LOYALIST IN [...] (C) SUMMARY. New National Defense Secretary Hermogenes "Jun" Ebdane lacks the sophistication and polish of his predecessor, Avelino Cruz. Nonetheless, he is a committed Arroyo loyalist whom many believe President Arroyo hand-picked to "manage" the 2007 Congressional elections before returni [...] | 2007-03-13 00:10:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PINR MARR PREL RP |
07MANILA828 | ARROYO DIRECTS MILITARY TO ADVANCE MILF PEACE [...] (C) Summary. President Arroyo on March 12 directed closer cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and established peace process mechanisms with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). This new directive, which followed months of sporadic skirmishing between AFP and M [...] | 2007-03-14 00:46:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA850 | AMBASSADOR VISITS NORTHERN LUZON TO DEEPEN US PHILIPPINE [...] SUMMARY. Ambassador Kristie Kenney visited Cabanatuan, Tarlac, and Baguio in the northern Luzon provinces of Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Benguet March 8-9. Ambassador Kenney focused on deepening relations with northern Luzon interlocutors and highlighting historical and cultural ties between the [...] | 2007-03-15 08:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EAGR OEXC SCUL KPAO RP |
07MANILA854 | PHILIPPINES' CHINESE SCHOOLS: A BATTLEGROUND FOR [...] (C) Summary: The People's Republic of China is playing an increasingly prominent role in promoting Chinese language/cultural education in the Philippines, primarily by engaging with Filipino-Chinese schools - historically pro-Taiwan institutions. Since 2003, the PRC has sent over 100 stude [...] | 2007-03-15 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SCUL SOCI XE CH TW RP |
07MANILA855 | PUSHING THE PHILIPPINES TO DO MORE ON KILLINGS [...] (SBU) Summary. Philippine media covered extensively the U.S. Senate hearings on unlawful killings in the Philippines. Ambassador and senior Embassy officials continue active outreach to underscore U.S. concern and to plan additional initiatives to support Philippine efforts to bring culprit [...] | 2007-03-15 09:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PINS PREL RP |
07MANILA856 | USG AND PHILIPPINE MILITARY STAND [...] (U) The top brass of the Philippine military joined U.S. Ambassador on the southern Philippine island of Jolo for ceremonies marking the end of "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder),the annual set of joint military exercises between the U.S. and the Philippines that has occurred since 1981. Alt [...] | 2007-03-15 10:13:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL EAID RP |
07MANILA863 | VISITING EAP/MTS OFFICE DIRECTOR URGES PHILIPPINES TO MAKE [...] (SBU) Summary. EAP/MTS Office Director Marciel highlighted need for progress on solving and stopping unlawful killings in a series of meetings with Philippine officials during the week of February 26. He also expressed the USG's appreciation for success in counterterrorism efforts and on d [...] | 2007-03-16 01:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA864 | PHILIPPINES LOOKING FOR WAYS TO NUDGE BURMA TOWARD [...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on March 2, EAP/MTS Director Marciel underscored the USG's concern with the Burmese government's record on democracy and rights and urged the Philippines, while chairing ASEAN, to press for a unified, regional voice to seek [...] | 2007-03-16 01:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL RP BM |
07MANILA876 | PHILIPPINES TO CONSIDER U.S. POINTS ON [...] (C) The Philippines has no position at this time on proposed reforms to the internal system of Administration of Justice, according to Gunther Sales, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Director for the Political, Security, and International Law Division in the Office of the United [...] | 2007-03-16 07:46:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AORC UNGA RP |
07MANILA879 | PHILIPPINES TO RELAY U.S. CONCERNS ON SUDAN, [...] (C) Poloff on March 16 communicated in strong terms U.S. points (ref b) regarding the no-action motion on the Sudan Assessment Team report in the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) to Charmaine Serna, Department of Foreign Affairs' Assistant Director for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in the [...] | 2007-03-16 09:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | UNHCR PHUM PREL ZI SU RP |
07MANILA881 | SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL WILLIAM WALLACE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. General Wallace, welcome to the Philippines! I know your visit is short, but I am sure you will find it productive. You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is demonstrating impressive combat prowess in ongoing operations a [...] | 2007-03-16 09:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP |
07MANILA882 | AMBASSADOR'S DEPARTURE FROM POST [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-19 00:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | APER RP |
07MANILA909 | PHILIPPINES NOTES U.S. CONCERNS ON ZIMBABWE [...] (C) Charmaine Serna, Department of Foreign Affairs' Assistant Director for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in the Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO),noted U.S. concerns regarding Zimbabwe. She stated she would communicate our points to the Philippine Missi [...] | 2007-03-20 07:02:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL ZI RP |
07MANILA923 | MISUARI REGISTERS CANDIDACY FOR SULU GOVERNOR [...] (C) Summary: Jailed Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chairman Nur Misuari personally registered his candidacy in Jolo on March 20 for the Sulu Gubernatorial election. Misuari, who has become increasingly desperate to gain his freedom, entered the race against well financed traditional [...] | 2007-03-21 07:22:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA931 | PHILIPPINES SUPPORTS IN PRINCIPLE U.S. ARF [...] (C) According to Hans Siriban, Department of Foreign Affairs' Special Assistant to the Undersecretary for Policy, the Philippines supports in principle the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Statement Supporting National Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 and the e [...] | 2007-03-22 03:00:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ARF PREL MARR XB EAID PARM RP |
07MANILA952 | PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR ON PEACE IN MINDANAO [...] (S) Summary: Presidential Peace Process Advisor Dureza told Charge that he welcomed increased Embassy engagement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF),local and national leaders in support of the peace process. Separately, chief government negotiator Afable said the Cabinet would co [...] | 2007-03-23 06:49:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PREL PINS KISL RP |
07MANILA962 | PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR COMMENTS ON UNLAWFUL KILLINGS [...] (C) Presidential Peace Process Advisor and cabinet member "Jess" Dureza raised the issue of unlawful killings with Charge and poloff March 20 after discussing the peace process (septel). The recent telephone call from D/NSA Crouch to Philippine NSA Gonzales, together with U.S. Congressional h [...] | 2007-03-23 09:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINS RP |
07MANILA965 | EXTENSION OF THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES MANDATE AT [...] (SBU) In a meeting on March 23 with Julius Torres, the Executive Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs' Office of United Nations and International Organizations, Acting Pol/C conveyed reftel points regarding the review of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Territori [...] | 2007-03-26 02:44:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | UNHRC PREL PHUM RP |
07MANILA967 | AMBASSADOR'S RETURN TO POST [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-26 03:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | APER RP |
07MANILA969 | Structural Problems Delay Manila Airport Opening [...] (SBU) Summary: The Manila international airport terminal (NAIA-3),expropriated in 2002 but never opened, will remain closed indefinitely due to safety concerns from structural defects. The Government still faces legal and financial squabbles over its expropriation. Lucio Tan's Asian Emergi [...] | 2007-03-26 06:07:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD RP |
07MANILA977 | SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL BRYAN BROWN [...] (SBU) General Brown, welcome back to the Philippines! A lot has changed since you visited in 2005. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is demonstrating impressive combat prowess in ongoing operations against Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah terrorists on the island of Jolo. You will have a ch [...] | 2007-03-26 08:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP |
07MANILA99 | PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ENHANCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN [...] Summary: USG agencies have been establishing partnerships between public and private organizations to maximize the reach of development programs in Mindanao. Such collaborations have proven very successful and serve as a means to enhance capital, creativity, and technical expertise. Public-p [...] | 2007-01-10 08:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ELAB EINV EAID PGOV RP |
07NEWDELHI2209 | INDIA COMPARES ASIA DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP TO [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-09 09:49:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM XB AS CA ID JA KS NZ RP IN |
07STATE144650 | SUMMARY OF RESPONSES TO CABLE ON INDOOR AIR [...] This is an action request. See Paragraph 3. SUMMARY 2. SUMMARY: Reftel asked posts in countries where greater than 20 percent of the population uses biomass and coal to meet basic energy needs to assess host countries, commitment to addressing the health concerns posed by indoor air poll [...] | 2007-10-16 16:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CB MG RP SENV TBIO VM |
07STATE24249 | INTERIM REPLY TO MARITIME POLICE UNIT FUNDING [...] (U) This is an action request cable. See paragraphs 12 through 16. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Post requested via reftels two million USD to purchase boats and ancillary items for a maritime security unit. In 2005 the USG conducted an assessment of the Philippines National Police (PNP) and made r [...] | 2007-02-27 20:52:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM PTER PGOV RP |
07TOKYO1185 | EAP DIRECTOR RAPSON'S MARCH 12 MEETING WITH MOFA [...] (C) Summary: Officials from MOFA's Southeast Asia Division told visiting EAP/MLS Director Robert Rapson March 12 that pressuring Burma to release political prisoners, promote dialogue on national reconciliation, improve access for international organizations, and end violence directed at eth [...] | 2007-03-16 10:59:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL CH BM TH VM RO IN CB RP JA |
07TOKYO43 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TERRORIST INTERDICTION [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the January 18-20, 2007 visit to Japan by Robin Reichenbach, S/CT Terrorist Interdiction Program (TIP) representative. Post understands, per reftel, that no further assistance is required. 2. (U) Point of Contact for the Tokyo portio [...] | 2007-01-09 05:18:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER KFRD ASEC OTRA AEMR TH RP JA |
07TOKYO499 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMBASSADOR GROVER JOSEPH REES [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the February 07-09, 2007 visit to Japan by Ambassador Rees, Special Representative for Social Issues. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Scott Hansen. He can be reached at: Of [...] | 2007-02-02 09:24:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PGOV PHUM PREL BM ID RP SG TH WHO |
07TOKYO760 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SCOT A. MARCIEL [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the February 26-27, 2007 visit to Japan by Office Director Scot A. Marciel. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Mary Wilson. She can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-5 [...] | 2007-02-22 09:47:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL RP JA |
07TOKYO978 | EAP/MLS DIRECTOR SCOT MARCIEL,S FEBRUARY 27 [...] (C) Summary: Japan is still studying the question of how best to increase collaboration with the United States on assistance to Southeast Asia, MOFA First Country Assistance Planning Division Director Maeda told EAP/Office of Maritime Southeast Asia Director Marciel, on February 27. Establish [...] | 2007-03-07 22:45:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PHSA PREL CH ID RP PO AS JA |
08AITTAIPEI34 | R/V MELVILLE MARINE RESEARCH CLEARANCE DENIED BY [...] AIT forwarded R/V Melville clearance application via cover letter to TECRO on December 13, 2007 (ref B). TECRO then forwarded the application to the National Science Council (NSC) for consideration. On January 8 AIT received a formal written reply to the clearance request denying clearance f [...] | 2008-01-09 09:02:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | KRVC TPHY EWWT JA RP TW |
08AMMAN2822 | JORDAN DECLARES COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING TIP DURING [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador-at-Large Mark Lagon, Director of the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) discussed steps taken by the GOJ to eliminate trafficking conditions in Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZs) and solutions to deal with trafficking-relate [...] | 2008-10-09 13:36:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KTIP BG ID CE RP IN JO |
08AMMAN410 | PHILIPPINE GOVERMENT BARS WORKERS FROM JORDAN TO [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 17, the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment announced a temporary ban on Filipino workers going to Jordan due to the "growing number of distressed Filipino workers being housed in the Filipino Workers Resource Center in Jordan". Philippine diplomats in Amm [...] | 2008-02-07 15:57:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM ELAB SMIG KWMN KCRM JO RP CE |
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN131 | SULTAN SAYS BRUNEI WILL STAY IN PHILIPPINES IMT [...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: After a confused initial Bruneian reaction to Malaysia's announcement that it will begin a phased withdrawal of its peacekeeping troops from the International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao, the Sultan of Brunei has reportedly decided that Royal Brunei Armed [...] | 2008-05-01 07:52:00 | Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL RP BX |
08BANGKOK3497 | THAILAND CONSIDERING LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVED IN ARF [...] (C) Per reftel instructions, POLOFF discussed possible Thai participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Relief Voluntary Demonstration of Response (VDR) with Suriya Chindawongse, Counsellor in the Department of ASEAN Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and JUSMAGTHAI discussed w [...] | 2008-11-28 08:28:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP TH |
08COLOMBO1093 | SRI LANKA LIKELY TO PARTICIPATE IN ARF DISASTER [...] (U) MFA Director General for Asia Pamela Deen confirmed to Poloff that Sri Lanka would participate in the ASEAN Regional Forum Voluntary Demonstration of Response on Disaster Relief in May 2009. Deen also reported that Minister of Human Rights and Disaster Management Mahinda Samarasinghe would [...] | 2008-12-02 12:19:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ARF EAID MARR MOPS PREL CE RP |
08DUBAI245 | UAE PLANS PILOT PROGRAMS TO MANAGE INTERNATIONAL LABOR [...] (U) Summary: As a follow-on to the January 2008 Colombo Process Ministerial Consultation on Overseas Employment and Contractual Labor for Countries of Origin and Destination in Asia (a.k.a. The Abu Dhabi Dialogue) and the subsequent Gulf Forum on Temporary Contractual Labor, the UAEG, India an [...] | 2008-06-29 14:20:00 | Consulate Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ELAB PHUM AE RP IN |
08DUBAI278 | PHILIPPINE CONGEN LABOR ATTACHE DISCUSSES UAE LABOR ISSUES [...] (U) Summary: In a meeting covering a broad range of labor topics, Dubai-based Philippine Labor Attache Virginia Calvez discussed with Pol/Econ Officer updates to the UAE-Philippine pilot project (ref A),including how this pilot would complement existing labor-related regulations implemented by [...] | 2008-07-16 09:21:00 | Consulate Dubai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ELAB PHUM AE RP |
08JAKARTA1557 | REGIONAL SECURITY INITIATIVE: COUNTERING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Mission has carefully reviewed Reftel regarding countering terrorist use of the Internet in the Tri-Border Region and the proposed three-part curriculum. We believe that it is consistent with Mission's Country Assistance Strategy. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Mission appreciates Re [...] | 2008-08-15 02:08:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ASEC ID MY RP |
08JAKARTA2192 | ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE -- INDONESIAN [...] (U) SUMMARY: Indonesia plans to participate in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Voluntary Demonstration Exercise (VDR) on Disaster Relief in the Philippines in May 2009 and will likely request USG assistance for planning meetings and/or the exercise itself. Exact participants and role have yet [...] | 2008-12-02 10:15:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR EAID ASEAN ARF ID RP |
08KUALALUMPUR1075 | OTHMAN PUTS ONUS ON MANILA FOR IMT DECISION AND [...] (C) Malaysian facilitator for the Philippines Government (GRP)/Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace talks Othman Abdul Razak, speaking with Polcouns December 4, placed blame on the GRP for Malaysia's November 30 withdrawal from the International Monitoring Team (IMT) and would not specul [...] | 2008-12-10 10:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PTER MOPS EAID KISL JP RP MY |
08KUALALUMPUR225 | PREPARATIONS FOR THE TRI-BORDER POLICYMAKERS' [...] (SBU) Preparations for a policymakers conference involving officials from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia are moving forward. PACOM and S/CT have committed funding for the event, scheduled to take place May 4-7, 2008 at the Shangri-La hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The maritime p [...] | 2008-04-01 00:59:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL ID RP MY |
08KUALALUMPUR336 | ASD SHINN AND DASD CLAD MEETINGS IN KUALA LUMPUR [...] (U) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asia Pacific James Shinn and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Southeast Asia James Clad visited Kuala Lumpur April 23-24, meeting with Deputy Defense Minister The Honorable Daduk Wira Abu Seman, Ministry of Defense Secretary General Dato hj Abu B [...] | 2008-04-30 09:22:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MARR AF LE MY RP SU |
08KUALALUMPUR343 | OTHMAN CONFIRMS MALAYSIA'S STAGED IMT PULL-OUT [...] (C) Malaysian facilitator for the Philippines (GRP)/Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace talks Othman Abdul Razak, speaking with polchief April 28, confirmed Malaysia's decision to withdraw in stages from the International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao beginning on/about May 10 and [...] | 2008-05-05 10:03:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR PTER MOPS EAID KISL JA RP MY |
08KUALALUMPUR4 | AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY CALL ON DEPUTY PRIME [...] (C) The Ambassador and Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak met on December 31 for an introductory call, during which they discussed U.S. and Malaysia's common interests in bolstering international systems such as the UN and WTO. Najib described core relations with the U.S. as good and looke [...] | 2008-01-02 09:38:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER MARR ECON RP TH MY |
08KUALALUMPUR425 | MALAYSIA HOSTS TRI-BORDER INTERAGENCY SECURITY [...] (SBU) The Tri-border Interagency Security Conference in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, May 4-7, 2008 brought together official maritime and border security delegations from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines as well as facilitators from the U.S. Pacific Command and from Embassies Kuala Lumpur, [...] | 2008-05-23 11:41:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL MARR ID RP MY |
08KUALALUMPUR809 | SOUTHEAST ASIA REGIONAL CT VOLUNTARY VISITOR [...] (U) This message has been cleared by Embassies Jakarta, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY and ACTION REQUEST: The Legal Attaches from Embassies Manila, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur have jointly designed a tri-border regional visitors program for police and prosecutors handling terro [...] | 2008-09-15 08:41:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL PGOV MY RP ID |
08KUALALUMPUR94 | EARLY FEBRUARY PROXIMITY TALKS BETWEEN PHILIPPINES [...] (S) Malaysian facilitator for the Philippines (GRP)/Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace talks Othman Abdul Razak held proximity talks between GRP and MILF negotiators in early February, following the failure of the December 2007 round. Othman and the MILF regretted that the GRP side wa [...] | 2008-02-14 08:53:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PGOV PINR PTER MOPS EAID KISL JA RP MY |
08MANILA10 | 2007 a Good Year for Philippine Economy, and for USG [...] (SBU) Embassy Manila's long-term efforts to promote economic reforms and improved governance are one factor behind the increased performance and resilience of the Philippine economy. Although statistics for the entire year are not yet available the economy is on track to grow at around seven [...] | 2008-01-02 09:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV ENRG SENV TPHY RP |
08MANILA1030 | PHILIPPINE MILITARY CONDUCTS STRIKE AGAINST [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the early morning hours of April 30, the Armed Forces of the Philippines launched an artillery strike against a terrorist redoubt on the island of Jolo and followed up with a ground assault. Information on the success of the operation against the terrorist groups Abu Sayyaf [...] | 2008-04-30 11:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
08MANILA1031 | IMPACT OF RISING PHILIPPINE FOOD PRICES [...] Summary: Rising international food prices will hurt the Philippine economy and most Filipinos because of widespread poverty and dependence on grain imports. The Philippine government's intervention to make rice available for low-income families at subsidized prices has prevented major public [...] | 2008-04-30 11:03:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON RP |
08MANILA104 | PRESIDENT ARROYO MEETS REP. ADAM SMITH [...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting January 10, President Arroyo and Rep. Adam Smith praised Philippine-U.S. counterterrorism cooperation and agreed on the need to combine military action with development assistance. President Arroyo has ordered her forces to focus on senior terrorist figures and beli [...] | 2008-01-14 09:49:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PTER MOPS ECON EFIN RP |
08MANILA1050 | Hunger and Poverty Worsen in the Philippines [...] (U) Summary: Recently-released Philippine government statistics indicate poverty increased in 2006 to engulf a third of the population. There has been little progress in reducing poverty or addressing the uneven distribution of incomes. The recent surge in the price of rice will push even m [...] | 2008-05-02 04:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PGOV RP |
08MANILA1083 | PHILIPPINES RECOGNIZES FLAWS WITH BURMESE [...] (SBU) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is acutely aware of the planned May 10 constitutional referendum in Burma and agrees with our assessment of its flaws. President Arroyo publicly chastised the Burmese junta March 9 for not allowing international observers at the planned referendum [...] | 2008-05-06 08:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA1091 | CONSTITUTIONAL PROCESS REMAINS KEY ISSUE FOR MILF [...] (C) During an April 30 visit to Cagayan de Oro, the Ambassador and President Gloria Arroyo discussed the impasse in peace negotiations, and the impending withdrawal of the Malaysia-led International Monitoring Team (IMT) from Mindanao. The Ambassador again emphasized U.S. support for a negot [...] | 2008-05-07 09:37:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
08MANILA1105 | PHILIPPINES RESPONDS TO TRAGEDY IN BURMA [...] SUMMARY: In the wake of the devastating destruction wrought May 2-3 by Cyclone Nargis in Burma, the Philippine government and the country's Red Cross affiliate are moving to offer assistance, while national media have called on the ruling Burmese military junta to cease its resistance to int [...] | 2008-05-08 07:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA1108 | PREPARING FOR MERCY DEPLOYMENT IN LANAO DEL NORTE [...] (U) Summary: During an April 28 visit to Iligan City and Lanao del Norte province in the southern Philippines, Embassy officers and a U.S. Navy planner consulted with senior Philippine civil and military officials regarding the upcoming visit of USNS MERCY. Polcouns highlighted the importance [...] | 2008-05-08 08:57:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1123 | PHILIPPINES ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT 60-DAY REPORT [...] Per reftel request, poloff on May 9 met with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to stress the importance of timely submission of a 60-day report on steps the Philippines has taken to implement UNSCR 1803. Poloff informed Director for Security and Legal Matters Leah Ruiz of th [...] | 2008-05-09 09:06:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PREL IR MNUC RP UNSC |
08MANILA1125 | FOREIGN SECRETARY CRITICIZES BURMA'S INACTION ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a conversation with the Ambassador May 9, Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo lamented the Burmese regime's truculent stance against international involvement in relief efforts, and outlined how the junta's resistance to cooperation is affecting Philippine efforts to assist victi [...] | 2008-05-09 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA1144 | PRESIDENT PARDONS MUTINEERS, NEW ARMED FORCES [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a change of command ceremony for the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces on May 12, President Arroyo announced she would pardon nine military officers for their involvement in the July 2003 Oakwood mutiny, a recommendation made by outgoing Armed Forces Chief General Hermo [...] | 2008-05-13 09:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA1164 | The Philippines' Humanitarian Response to Cyclone Nargis [...] Per reftel request, Mission contacted the Philippine National Disaster Coordinating Council, which stated that the Philippine Department of Health formed a 15-person medical staff, to immediately go to Burma once Burmese government officials allow the team to enter. Further, the Philippine go [...] | 2008-05-14 09:03:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI PREL RP |
08MANILA1177 | PACOM COMMANDER AND AMBASSADOR CALL ON NEW ARMED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Meeting with new Chief of the Philippine Armed Forces Alexander Yano on May 14, the Ambassador emphasized that Philippine counterterrorism successes had won attention from senior U.S. policymakers, and that the USG stood ready to continue with assistance. Commander of the U.S. [...] | 2008-05-15 09:29:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA1178 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES FOREIGN SECRETARY ON BURMA; [...] (C) SUMMARY: Post is continuing its close engagement with the Philippine government regarding the worsening humanitarian crisis in Burma, U.S. efforts in disaster relief, and coordination of international assistance. The Ambassador outlined for Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo U.S. relief e [...] | 2008-05-15 09:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA1188 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL CROWDER'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Admiral, welcome back to the Philippines! President Arroyo maintains her strong political position, in part due to robust economic growth. The Philippine armed forces continue to score successes against terrorists in the southern Philippines, while supporting the Philippine go [...] | 2008-05-19 03:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1192 | FORMER MILITARY CHIEF TO HEAD PEACE PROCESS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following weeks of widespread speculation about a cabinet reshuffle, President Gloria Arroyo named former Armed Forces chief General Hermogenes Esperon as her new presidential advisor on the peace process, replacing Jesus Dureza, who was named press secretary. Esperon, who reti [...] | 2008-05-19 10:15:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL PINS KISL RP |
08MANILA1201 | PHILIPPINES: CAUTIOUS REACTION TO BURMESE OPENING [...] (C) SUMMARY: News that the Burmese junta may offer limited concessions to the entry of international assistance are being received with caution by the Philippine government, media, and civil society. Department of Foreign Affairs officials held out hopes that the junta's May 19 agreement to [...] | 2008-05-20 10:27:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA1212 | MILF VICE CHAIR FOR MILITARY AFFAIRS SUPPORTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Meeting in a remote base camp in the southern Philippines May 9, DCM urged the Vice Chairman for Military Affairs of the Muslim insurgency to persevere with the peace process and remove remaining terrorists from its territories. The Vice Chair stressed the Muslim insurgency's o [...] | 2008-05-21 09:33:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
08MANILA123 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL INOUYE [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy warmly welcomes Senator Inouye and Senator Stevens back to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines are strong. U.S. interests in this major non-NATO ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering eco [...] | 2008-01-16 05:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN RP KS |
08MANILA1255 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL MULLEN'S VISIT TO THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Admiral, we appreciate your engagement with Philippine officials at Shangri-La and your subsequent visit to the Philippines. The Philippines has undergone many positive changes since the last visit of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to the Philippines in 2002, many as a result o [...] | 2008-05-23 07:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1260 | BURMA RELIEF: PHILIPPINES FOCUSED ON A SUCCESSFUL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Per reftels, Ambassador, polcouns, and poloffs have underscored demarche points with Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials, from Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo to working-level contacts. DFA is busy preparing for the May 25 UN-ASEAN co-sponsored conferenc [...] | 2008-05-23 08:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA1281 | AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHTS U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN MINDANAO [...] (U) SUMMARY: On May 19 and 20, the Ambassador traveled to the economically-booming Davao with the Agricultural Counselor, USAID Mission Director, Joint U.S. Military Assistance Officer, and econoff to spotlight our multifaceted engagement in Mindanao. Visits to educational, environmental, and c [...] | 2008-05-28 23:42:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON EAID EAGR SENV MARR RP |
08MANILA1287 | SHAPING PRESIDENT ARROYO'S WHITE HOUSE VISIT [...] (C) Summary: President Gloria Arroyo is keenly anticipating her planned June 24 meeting in Washington with President Bush, and her top advisors are focusing intensively on preparations for those talks and other expected events during her visit. In recent discussions with the Ambassador, top C [...] | 2008-05-29 08:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA1343 | IAEA/IRAN: PHILIPPINES WILL VOICE CONCERNS ABOUT [...] (SBU) The Philippine government has committed to make a clear statement regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting June 2-6. Per reftel request, we met June 2 with Department of Foreign Affairs Director for Political, Legal, a [...] | 2008-06-03 09:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL IR RP IAEA |
08MANILA1352 | BASILAN UNREST MIRRORS UNSETTLED PEACE PROCESS [...] (C) SUMMARY: While the Philippine government continues to reiterate its commitment to the Mindanao peace process, and a ceasefire is largely holding in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao, Malaysian-facilitated peace talks between government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have b [...] | 2008-06-04 09:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MOPS PINS RP |
08MANILA1353 | Ambassador Kicks Off Pacific Partnership Philippines 2008 [...] SUMMARY: On May 30, 2008, Ambassador Kenney kicked off the two-week visit of the USNS MERCY to the Philippines, a Pacific Partnership 2008 initiative which brings together personnel from the U.S. military, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine government, partner militaries from other a [...] | 2008-06-05 00:36:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1354 | DCM Emphasizes Close Ties, Partnerships in Northern [...] (U) SUMMARY: The DCM reached out to officials, key civic leaders and consular wardens in the two most Northern provinces of the Philippines to highlight U.S. commitment to the region through donation of law enforcement equipment and engagement with local leaders. On the two-day trip to citie [...] | 2008-06-05 01:33:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CASC ASEC BTIO BEXP EAIR PGOV ECON EAID RP |
08MANILA1383 | PHILIPPINES: FORCED LABOR AND EXPLOITATIVE CHILD LABOR IN [...] SUMMARY: This cable provides input for the Department of Labor's request for information on forced labor and exploitative child labor in the production of goods as mandated by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (ref A). Post's point of contact for child labor and fo [...] | 2008-06-10 10:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI RP |
08MANILA1384 | JCS CHAIRMAN VIEWS COUNTERTERROR EFFORTS, MEETS [...] (C) SUMMARY: During his visit to the Philippines June 1-2, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen greeted U.S. Special Forces troops in the Southern Philippines, met with his Philippine counterpart, laid a wreath at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, spoke to Emba [...] | 2008-06-10 23:53:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA1399 | TOP BROADCAST JOURNALIST ABDUCTED IN MINDANAO [...] (C) SUMMARY: A popular Philippine television journalist was reportedly kidnapped by the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) on June 8, in an isolated area of Jolo Island, southern Philippines, while en route to a putative interview with ASG leader Radulan Sahiron. President Arroyo immediately or [...] | 2008-06-11 08:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MOPS PINS RP |
08MANILA141 | RECORD YEAR FOR U.S. NAVY SHIP VISITS UNDERSCORES [...] (C) SUMMARY: The year 2007 brought a dramatic rise in U.S. Navy ship visits to the Philippines, as 81 U.S. Navy vessels visited 9 ports throughout the Philippines -- the most since the closure of U.S. military bases in 1992 -- and underscored our strong bilateral relationship, making the Philip [...] | 2008-01-17 22:17:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MAS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA1417 | Senators Tell Foreign Investors to "Get Out" [...] (U) Summary: A Philippine Senate committee grilled representatives of foreign chambers of commerce, including the AmCham on June 6 regarding a letter the chambers had sent to Philippine President Arroyo opposing a legislative initiative. Though the business leaders were poorly treated by the S [...] | 2008-06-13 00:29:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ENRG PREL PGOV RP |
08MANILA1429 | NOMINATION FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD: DOLE [...] Embassy Manila is pleased to nominate Dole Philippines, a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, the world's largest producer and marketer of fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Dole's plantations in North and South Cotabato, Davao City, and the provinces of Bukidnon, Compostela Valley, Davao del N [...] | 2008-06-13 08:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP EINV ELAB ETRD KSEP SENV RP |
08MANILA1432 | MILITARY CHIEF YANO DISCUSSES KEY CHALLENGES WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a June 11 private breakfast with the Ambassador, Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Alexander Yano cited as major challenges over the next three months the stalled peace process with Muslim insurgents, a recent increase in violence and bombings, upcoming election [...] | 2008-06-13 09:15:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MAS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA1443 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL WILLARD'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Admiral Willard, welcome back to the Philippines! President Arroyo maintains her strong political position, in part due to positive economic growth. The Philippine Armed Forces continue to score successes against terrorists in the southern Philippines, while supporting the Ph [...] | 2008-06-16 09:18:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1460 | BROADCAST JOURNALIST FREED BY KIDNAPPERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Kidnappers have released well-known broadcast journalist Ces Drilon and three members of her crew, after 10 days of captivity on Jolo Island. Drilon and her colleagues were abducted on June 8 on Jolo Island in southern Mindanao. While most media sources and government officials ha [...] | 2008-06-18 08:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MOPS PINS PHUM RP |
08MANILA1461 | KEY GOALS FOR PRESIDENT ARROYO'S VISIT [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo remains one of our staunchest allies in southeast Asia. Despite difficulties in creating effective governance and fighting endemic corruption, President Arroyo has been a reliable pro-democracy advocate, particularly in pressing for change in Bu [...] | 2008-06-18 09:24:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA1463 | NEW PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR SEEKS RESUMPTION OF MILF [...] (C) Summary: In a one-on-one breakfast with Ambassador on June 18, President Arroyo's new top advisor on the peace process -- retired Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Hermogenes Esperon -- said he is working to end a six-month impasse in negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liber [...] | 2008-06-18 10:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
08MANILA1464 | DNA RESULTS NEGATIVE FOR SUPPOSED DULMATIN REMAINS [...] (C) Summary: DNA testing by FBI laboratories confirmed on June 18 that a corpse unearthed on Tawi-Tawi Island in the course of an operation by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is not the remains of Dulmatin, a prominent Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist who masterminded the Bali bombings in [...] | 2008-06-18 10:58:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC KJUS MCAP MOPS PINS PTER RP |
08MANILA1491 | PHILIPPINE RESPONSE TO ARF DISASTER RELIEF [...] (U) The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on June 17 welcomed the U.S. non-paper (reftel) that encourages an ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Statement on Regional Disaster Preparedness. DFA Undersecretary for Policy Principal Assistant Leah Carada Rodriguez said that interest in her [...] | 2008-06-20 05:42:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ARF EAID ASEAN RP |
08MANILA1492 | PHILIPPINES REVIEWS THE P5+1 PACKAGE FOR IRAN [...] (SBU) Officials at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) were pleased to receive reftel non-paper on June 17. Legal, Political, and Security Affairs Director Leah Ruiz of the DFA's Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) said that the Philippine Mission in [...] | 2008-06-20 06:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM IR KNNP MNUC PREL RP IAEA |
08MANILA1496 | Civair Safety in the Philippines: Discussion with ICAO [...] (U) Please see paragraph 8 for an action request. 2. (SBU) Summary: Our meetings with Philippine government officials, airline owners and managers, and other involved persons suggest that little progress has been made on the return to Category  [...] | 2008-06-20 08:45:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
08MANILA1504 | RAPID RESPONSE TO TYPHOON FRANK [...] Summary: Typhoon Fengshen (called Frank under Philippine naming conventions) hit the Philippines on June 21, with a current death toll of at least 229 dead, 800 missing, and damage of property in 20 Philippine provinces. The death toll is expected to rise significantly due to the sinking of t [...] | 2008-06-23 10:44:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV RP |
08MANILA1519 | PHILIPPINES POSITION ON MERCURY ISSUES FOR OCTOBER 2008 [...] Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) officials told Econ staff that the Philippine government has two United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP)-sponsored projects to address mercury issues: a study for small-scale gold mines and the Mercury Inventory Toolkit, des [...] | 2008-06-25 09:09:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC EAGR ECON ETRD SENV RP |
08MANILA1521 | NEXT STEPS IN ASSISTING TYPHOON FRANK VICTIMS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-25 09:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EAGR EAID RP SOCI |
08MANILA154 | CATHOLIC PRIEST SLAIN IN APPARENT KIDNAPPING ON [...] (C) Summary: The murder of a Catholic priest and abduction of a school principal and fisherman in Tawi-Tawi, a remote island along a terrorist transit line in the southern Philippines, has sent shock waves through this usually peaceful island. Security officials believe a group of 10 armed [...] | 2008-01-18 08:40:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL KISL RP |
08MANILA1543 | U.S. AGENCIES DELIVER CRITICAL HELP [...] Summary: U.S. recovery and relief efforts have had a huge impact in the aftermath of Typhoon Frank, which ravaged the Philippines June 21-22. The rising death toll from the typhoon itself is at least 629 and more than 287 missing. Only 57 people have survived from the capsized ferry Princess [...] | 2008-06-27 09:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV RP |
08MANILA1560 | AMBASSADOR INSPECTS TYPHOON RELIEF EFFORTS [...] Summary: Joined by key Philippine officials, including the heads of the Philippine armed forces and Red Cross, Ambassador Kenney viewed typhoon relief operations carried out by the USS REAGAN carrier group on Sunday, June 29, in Iloilo, the epicenter of devastation caused by Typhoon Frank, wh [...] | 2008-06-30 09:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV RP |
08MANILA1563 | FIRST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS CONVICTION IN 2008 [...] SUMMARY: On June 30, a regional trial court in Batangas City convicted and sentenced a human trafficker to life imprisonment. The trial judge also fined the defendant 20 million pesos (USD 446,000) in criminal penalties and ordered her to pay 100,000 pesos (USD 2,230) in civil damages to the [...] | 2008-07-01 08:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KWMN EAID RP |
08MANILA1565 | COURT CONVICTS MURDERER OF PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER [...] (U) SUMMARY: On June 30, a Banaue regional trial court convicted Juan Donald Duntugan for the April 2007 murder of Peace Corps volunteer Julia Campbell and sentenced Duntugan to "reclusion perpetua," or up to 40 years in prison -- essentially a life sentence. The judge also ordered the defend [...] | 2008-07-01 09:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CASC ASEC RP |
08MANILA1582 | RELIEF PHASE OF TYPHOON FRANK EFFORTS COMPLETED [...] Summary. The phase of intense and immediate support for the victims of Typhoon Frank is complete, and the Philippines will now concentrate on the long-term rebuilding of its devastated provinces. President Arroyo has personally thanked the Mission and USS REAGAN commander for the United State [...] | 2008-07-02 10:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV RP |
08MANILA1610 | Mindanao: An Economic Overview [...] (SBU) Introduction and Summary: Misconceptions abound, both inside and outside the Philippines, about the large southern Philippine island of Mindanao, where the USG focuses its development and counterterrorism activities in the Philippines. In particular, it is easy to over-generalize about [...] | 2008-07-08 09:11:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV RP |
08MANILA1618 | Philippines Weighs Open Skies Options [...] (SBU) Summary: Philippine Transportation and Communication Secretary Leandro Mendoza has announced that the ASEAN Open Skies agreement that ASEAN transportation ministers will sign in Manila in December will obviate the need for the proposed executive order to provide a "pocket open-skies" reg [...] | 2008-07-09 09:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ETRD BEXP RP |
08MANILA1619 | PHILIPPINE CIVIL AVIATION UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary: Immediately upon the return to the Philippines from the U.S. of President Arroyo, the Government of the Philippines established a new Civil Aviation Administration of the Philippines in order to fast track its effort to remedy civil aviation safety concerns identified by the USG [...] | 2008-07-09 09:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ETRD BEXP RP |
08MANILA1624 | USG ASSISTANCE SAVES LIVES AFTER TYPHOON FRANK [...] Summary: Coordinated U.S./Philippine efforts during a critical two-week period following the landfall of Typhoon Frank saved many people from thirst and hunger in the ten areas of greatest devastation. Our assistance also generated tremendous good will and emphasized for Filipinos once again [...] | 2008-07-10 02:36:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV RP |
08MANILA1656 | AES' PHILIPPINE INVESTMENT: BUYER'S REMORSE? [...] (SBU) Summary: Officials of U.S. energy giant AES alleged in a meeting with Embassy officers on July 1 that the Philippine state-owned National Power Corporation was abusing its market power, and the Energy Regulatory Commission was violating its own guidelines in order to lower the wholesale [...] | 2008-07-14 03:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EFIN EXIM RP |
08MANILA167 | AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH DEFENSE SECRETARY TEODORO [...] (C) Summary: In a January 14 private breakfast with the Ambassador, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro voiced his confidence in the Philippine government's efforts against Muslim terrorist groups and communist insurgents, the military's reform program, and the peace p [...] | 2008-01-22 09:59:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA1674 | AES' Philippine Investment: Buyer's Remorse? (CORRECTED [...] (U) This is the corrected copy with the addition of paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) Summary: Officials of U.S. energy giant AES alleged in a meeting with Embassy officers on July 1 that the Philippine state-owned National Power Corporation was abusing its market power, and the Energy Regulatory Co [...] | 2008-07-14 09:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EFIN EXIM RP |
08MANILA1675 | TROUBLED MANILA AIRPORT TERMINAL MAY OPEN SOON [...] Summary: In June, Philippine President Arroyo ordered that the long-delayed Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3) open for domestic commercial flights before the end of July and created a task force to ensure the opening. Two Philippine airlines are already committed to start [...] | 2008-07-14 09:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ETRD BEXP RP |
08MANILA1696 | LOCAL ELECTIONS IN MUSLIM MINDANAO IMPACT PEACE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Provincial and local elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections are scheduled for August 11, even as an array of key Muslim groups urges that they be postponed until after the Philippine government signs a final peace agreement with Muslim insurgents [...] | 2008-07-17 08:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MOPS PINS PGOV PHUM RP |
08MANILA1701 | STRONG PAST, PRESENT TIES IN THE "CITY OF GENTLE PEOPLE" [...] SUMMARY. The Ambassador underscored the positive effect of dedicated U.S. Government assistance to the province of Negros Oriental in the Philippine's central Visayas region, during a trip to Dumaguete City, the "City of Gentle People." Beginning the visit with a speech to Silliman University [...] | 2008-07-18 07:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP EAID |
08MANILA1706 | RAMPING UP INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF LABOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine Government is ramping up the investigation and prosecution of labor killings following intense discussion between various Mission officials and key Philippine government leaders, even as the country witnesses a downward trend in extrajudicial killings (EJKs) for the [...] | 2008-07-18 08:24:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL RP |
08MANILA1709 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES FOREIGN SECRETARY ON PEACE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging conversation over lunch with Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo, Ambassador discussed a broad array of key bilateral subjects, including ASEAN, North Korea, the Philippine peace process, and labor issues. Romulo welcomed the planned ASEAN Regional Forum disaster [...] | 2008-07-18 09:13:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA1720 | PHILIPPINES CONSIDERS THE INDIA-IAEA SAFEGUARDS [...] (SBU) Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) Director for Political, Legal, and Security Matters Leah Ruiz on July 14 welcomed our thoughts (per reftel) on the India-IAEA Safeguards Agreement. We explained why we conside [...] | 2008-07-21 09:07:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL ETTC RP IN |
08MANILA1721 | PHILIPPINES CAUTIOUS ON NAM MEETING AND IRAN/IAEA [...] (SBU) Post on July 14 conveyed to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs' Legal, Political and Security Affairs Director for United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) Leah Ruiz our concerns with Iran's anticipated maneuvering at the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) [...] | 2008-07-21 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PARM RP TRGY MNUC PREL IR UR |
08MANILA1722 | PHILIPPINE RESPONSE TO WOMEN LEADERS WORKING GROUP [...] (SBU) Though there is no final confirmation yet, President Arroyo will most likely attend the 2008 UN General Assembly (UNGA),and therefore Malacanang Palace will give full consideration to her participation in the Women Leaders Working Group, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) [...] | 2008-07-21 09:15:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KWMN UNGA PHUM KPAO RP |
08MANILA1747 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT WORKING OUT DETAILS OF ARF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-23 06:06:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA1748 | PHILIPPINES RECEIVES DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL [...] (SBU) The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on July 17 received reftel A non-paper that describes the designation of an additional 11 Iranian entities and individuals under E.O. 13382 ("Blocking the Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and their Supporters"). DF [...] | 2008-07-23 06:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PARM PREL MNUC KNNP IR RP |
08MANILA175 | GOVERNOR OF JOLO SEEKS POLICE ASSISTANCE; GRATEFUL [...] (C) Summary: The Governor of the southern island of Jolo - where Philippine Armed Forces track high-value terrorists with direct assistance from U.S. Special Forces - expressed deep appreciation for USG development and military assistance, which he said is helping rejuvenate the remote isla [...] | 2008-01-23 10:09:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MOPS PINS RP |
08MANILA1758 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL BIRD'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Admiral Bird, welcome back to the Philippines! The U.S. 7th Fleet is an important player in our interagency engagement to promote U.S. interests in the Philippines. The Philippine Armed Forces continue to score successes against terrorists in the southern Philippines, even a [...] | 2008-07-23 08:18:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL RP |
08MANILA1759 | COURT CONVICTS SOLDIER FOR DISAPPEARANCES [...] (U) SUMMARY: A regional trial court July 18 convicted an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) corporal for abduction and illegal detention of six civilians who disappeared in October 2000, sentencing the defendant to a minimum of 54 years in prison. In the absence of physical evidence, inclu [...] | 2008-07-23 08:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL ELAB RP |
08MANILA1763 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT WORKING OUT DETAILS OF ARF [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with U.S. officials in Manila July 17, Philippine officials confirmed their commitment to co-host with the United States an ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Disaster Relief Exercise in Manila during 2009, but said they have many hurdles to overcome internally before a dat [...] | 2008-07-24 06:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA1764 | BUILDING CONFIDENCE FOR PEACE IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES [...] SUMMARY. The Ambassador continued to focus attention on U.S. assistance in conflict-affected areas in the Southern Philippines during a visit to Zamboanga City and Basilan Province to observe U.S.-funded development projects and meet with local Basilan business leaders. Recently-appointed Pr [...] | 2008-07-24 07:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP EAID |
08MANILA1775 | GRP RESPONSE TO RISING FOOD AND FUEL PRICES [...] (SBU) Summary: Rising food and fuel prices in the Philippines have pushed up consumer price inflation to a fourteen-year high. The Philippine government continues to provide cheap rice for the poor and has scrapped duties on fuel, granted tax relief to personal income taxpayers, and postponed [...] | 2008-07-25 04:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EAGR EPET ENRG RP |
08MANILA1779 | PHILIPPINE NATIONALS DEPORTED FROM MALAYSIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: The southern Philippines is bracing for a massive influx of deported Filipinos following the Malaysian government's June 25 announcement of an immigration crackdown against undocumented foreign workers in Sabah, East Malaysia. Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos, many of whom hai [...] | 2008-07-25 08:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL MY RP |
08MANILA1780 | BUILDING CONFIDENCE FOR PEACE IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Ambassador continued to focus attention on U.S. assistance in conflict-affected areas in the Southern Philippines during a visit to Zamboanga City and Basilan Province to observe U.S.-funded development projects and meet with local Basilan business leaders. Recently-appointed [...] | 2008-07-25 08:45:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
08MANILA1784 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES PHILIPPINE SENATE PRESIDENT ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador on July 24 engaged Philippine Senate President Manuel "Manny" Villar in a broad-ranging discussion over a private breakfast of issues likely to come up soon after the Senate reconvenes July 28. Villar described how, for very different reasons, the road ahead looke [...] | 2008-07-28 06:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA1790 | Davao: A Mindanao Success Story [...] (SBU) Summary: Davao, located in the southeastern section of Mindanao, is now one of the Philippines' major economic hubs, with rich natural resources, good infrastructure, an educated labor pool, strong local government support for business, and a pro-active business sector. The city has ga [...] | 2008-07-29 02:40:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV RP |
08MANILA1793 | USAID-Funded Project Helps Bring the Philippine Judiciary [...] (U) SUMMARY: On July 23, 2008, the Philippine Supreme Court launched the USAID-funded Automated Case Management-Information System (CMIS) to address the backlog that has been plaguing the court system. The CMIS aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the four appellate courts wit [...] | 2008-07-29 06:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV CASC BTIO BEXP EAIR ECON RP |
08MANILA1795 | THE NEW PEOPLE'S ARMY: DOWN BUT NOT OUT [...] (U) SUMMARY: Thirty-nine years after its founding as the armed wing of the Philippine Communist Party, the New People's Army (NPA) has lost much of its ability to conduct sustained military operations but remains capable of sporadically disrupting public security and business operations in cer [...] | 2008-07-29 07:51:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PTER RP |
08MANILA1800 | SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL WEIL [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Manila warmly welcomes Staffdel Weil to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines are strong. U.S. interests in this major non-NATO ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering economic growth, fightin [...] | 2008-07-29 23:06:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL KPAO RP |
08MANILA1801 | SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL WEIL [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Manila warmly welcomes Staffdel Weil to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines are strong. U.S. interests in this major non-NATO ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering economic growth, fightin [...] | 2008-07-29 23:06:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL KPAO RP |
08MANILA1802 | RO-RO: AN ECONOMIC SUCCESS STORY [...] (SBU) Summary: USG policy advocacy and foreign assistance has been instrumental in bringing down the cost of inter-island transportation in the Philippines, a key constraint to competitiveness in this archipelagic country. As a result of the liberalization of port policies and promotion of "ro [...] | 2008-07-30 01:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON RP |
08MANILA1818 | HEALTH AND POPULATION IN THE PHILIPPINES [...] (SBU) Summary: In the aftermath of the July 11 World Population Day ceremonies in Manila, many civil society and legislators have expressed their opinions on the country's need and ability to extend family planning services more widely. There has been a vigorous public debate, extensively [...] | 2008-07-31 07:19:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | RP |
08MANILA1819 | PHILIPPINE APPRECIATION FOR U.S. HUMANITARIAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In response to USG humanitarian assistance provided in the wake of the June 21-22 Typhoon Frank, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto G. Romulo sent a warm, expansive letter of thanks to the Ambassador. The Foreign Secretary underscored the Philippines' heartfelt gratitude fo [...] | 2008-07-31 08:03:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1825 | PRESIDENT ARROYO NAMES NEW NAVAL CHIEF [...] (U) Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approved the designation of Rear Admiral Ferdinand Golez as the new Flag Officer-in-Command for the Philippine Navy, effective August 2. The appointment was announced by Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro July 29. Golez will repla [...] | 2008-08-01 01:16:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA1833 | PHILIPPINE PARTICIPATION AT 63RD UN GENERAL [...] (SBU) The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) conveyed to Post on July 31 that its New York Mission reported that President Arroyo is slated to be the fourth speaker on September 23, the opening day of the General Debate, as had been expected (ref B). Office of United Nations and [...] | 2008-08-01 06:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA RP |
08MANILA1837 | AMBASSADOR, NATIONAL POLICE CHIEF DISCUSS HUMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Over a July 31 working breakfast with Philippine National Police (PNP) Director, Gen. Avelino "Sonny" Razon, Ambassador discussed extrajudicial killings (EJKs),the peace process in the southern Philippines, and the challenges that lie ahead for the Philippines' police force. R [...] | 2008-08-01 08:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL PTER RP SNAR |
08MANILA1838 | CONTROVERSY OVER SPRATLY ISLANDS TERRITORIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Recent steep increases in the cost of petroleum and pending deadlines associated with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) have kept the six-nation territorial dispute over the Spratly Islands in the eye of public debate in the Philippines. The underlying controvers [...] | 2008-08-01 08:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PBTS PGOV PREL RP TW VM CH PG |
08MANILA1844 | MILF CONTINUES TO SUPPORT PEACE PROCESS, [...] (C) Summary: In a July 30 meeting with the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's (MILF) Camp Simuay, Vice Chairman Ghazali Jafaar discussed the MILF's outlook on the upcoming elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM),the peace process, and the post-p [...] | 2008-08-04 06:21:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA1848 | Floundering Philippine Shipping [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite its 7,000 islands, the Philippines has a small and uncompetitive domestic shipping industry. Restrictive maritime policies and inflexible financial regulations suit special interests, but block opportunities for growth and modernization of the sector. Initiatives to im [...] | 2008-08-04 07:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EWWT EINV RP |
08MANILA1855 | ELECTRIC POWER STRUGGLE OR FAMILY FUED? [...] (SBU) Summary: Philippine analysts predict a protracted struggle between the Lopez family and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS, the government employees' pension fund) for control of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). This conflict, which some analysts see as a feud between t [...] | 2008-08-05 07:11:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EFIN EXIM RP |
08MANILA1860 | ALL DETERMINED TO MOVE PEACE PROCESS FORWARD AFTER [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador encouraged Philippine, Malaysian, and NGO leaders, gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the signing of a key agreement with Philippine Muslim insurgents, to keep the peace process moving forward after the Philippine Supreme Court temporarily halted the formal signing. Overc [...] | 2008-08-05 12:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
08MANILA1875 | PHILIPPINE MILITARY PREPARED BUT RESTRAINED IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Responding to increased attacks on civilians by radical hardliners allegedly linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the North Cotabato province of Mindanao, the Armed Forces of the Philippines have placed their forces on heightened alert and prepared a contingenc [...] | 2008-08-06 08:49:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
08MANILA1885 | THE PHILIPPINE MILITARY FIVE YEARS AFTER OAKWOOD: [...] (C) SUMMARY: Five years after a small group of Philippine military personnel seized an apartment complex in Manila, demanding an end to the corruption and neglect they believed was crippling the armed forces, the Philippine military has made significant progress in its efforts to retrain, reequ [...] | 2008-08-08 06:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PTER RP |
08MANILA1886 | Mining in Mindanao: Not Meeting Its Potential [...] (SBU) Summary: The mining sector holds great promise for the economic development of Mindanao. However, reputable mining companies currently operating in this region face many challenges, including lawlessness, insurgent violence, encroachments by small-scale miners, populist resistance, corr [...] | 2008-08-08 06:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EMIN SENV ECON EINV PGOV RP CM |
08MANILA1887 | MANILA RESPONSE TO APEC FOOD DEFENSE PILOT PROJECTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Post offers pros and cons for including the Philippines as pilot area for the APEC Food Defense Projects. The Philippines is a willing partner with a great deal of bilateral trade in food and food products, but at times has issues with program follow-through. 2. (U) The Ph [...] | 2008-08-08 06:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER TBIO APECO EAGR RP |
08MANILA1890 | Once a Leader, Philippine Education Falls Behind [...] (SBU) Summary: The quality of education has deteriorated across the Philippines. Inadequate budgets, supply shortages, meagerly paid and poorly educated teachers, and lagging enrollments are producing results that may jeopardize Philippine economic competitiveness and lock Filipinos into pover [...] | 2008-08-08 06:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD SOCI RP |
08MANILA1929 | PHILIPPINE MILITARY IN CONTROL IN CENTRAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: As fighting between the Philippine military and elements of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) forces entered its third day on August 12, government forces appeared to be re-gaining control over seized villages in central Mindanao, with two key Muslim insurgent units retreati [...] | 2008-08-12 08:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
08MANILA1930 | FIRST EVER AUTOMATED ARMM ELECTIONS PEACEFUL, [...] (C) SUMMARY. Thanks to new automated voting procedures, the regional elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) August 11 turned out more peaceful, clean, and efficient than previous polls and an estimated 60 percent of the 1.5 million registered voters turned out to cast thei [...] | 2008-08-12 09:13:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MOPS PINS PGOV PHUM RP |
08MANILA1940 | ARMED FORCES CHIEF DISCUSSES MINDANAO CLASHES, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Alexander Yano told the Ambassador August 13 that Philippine military forces had largely expelled rogue Muslim insurgent units from villages they had occupied in central Mindanao, and forecast that thousands of displaced villagers would soon be re [...] | 2008-08-13 08:53:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MAS MCAP PGOV PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1949 | Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Terminal 3 [...] (SBU) Summary: Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA T3) began handling flights on July 22, 2008, six years of legal battles after its construction was completed. Some aspects of the new terminal are still not functioning properly, causing problems that have delayed and [...] | 2008-08-14 09:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD RP |
08MANILA1953 | POTENTIAL TRADE PROSPECTS IN MINDANAO: THE BIMP-EAGA [...] (U) Summary: This cable describes an international policy initiative designed to promote links between the southern Philippines and peripheral regions of neighboring countries known as the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). Supporters believe [...] | 2008-08-15 07:45:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID ETRD ECIN EINV PGOV RP |
08MANILA1956 | GOVERNOR AMPATUAN REELECTED IN AUTOMATED ARMM [...] (C) Summary: Incumbent Governor Zaldy Ampatuan won his reelection bid in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with 93 percent of total votes, a huge margin over the second place finisher, who garnered only 1.7 percent, according to the official results from the Commission on Electio [...] | 2008-08-15 08:39:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM RP |
08MANILA1958 | SCENESETTER FOR LTG MAPLES VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Welcome to the Philippines! You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. With U.S. support, the Armed Forces of the Philippines continues to score successes against terrorists in the southern Philippines, even as it reforms itself and controls extrajudicial killings. [...] | 2008-08-15 10:23:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1959 | SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL HIGGINS [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Manila warmly welcomes to the Philippines professional staff members Craig Higgins and Steven Marchese of the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United [...] | 2008-08-15 10:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL RP |
08MANILA1960 | SCENESETTER FOR LTG MAPLES VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Welcome to the Philippines! You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. With U.S. support, the Armed Forces of the Philippines continues to score successes against terrorists in the southern Philippines, even as it reforms itself and controls extrajudicial killings. [...] | 2008-08-15 10:56:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1962 | NEW CLASHES IN MINDANAO, ARMY REACTS QUICKLY BUT [...] (C) Summary: Just days after the Philippine armed forces drove insurgent Muslim fighters out of villages they had occupied in central Mindanao, fighting flared anew August 17-18 farther north on the troubled island as Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) forces attacked an Army convoy and seve [...] | 2008-08-18 10:16:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ASEC MARR MCAP PTER RP |
08MANILA1964 | DUE DILIGENCE FOR DOLE NOMINATION FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE [...] Post is pleased to learn that Dole Philippines, Inc. is on the short list for the Secretary's 2008 Award for Corporate Excellence and submits the following: There is no pending litigation against Dole and Mission members involved in Dole's nomination do not have financial interest in the compa [...] | 2008-08-19 06:38:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP EINV ELAB ETRD KSEP SENV RP |
08MANILA1975 | PHILIPPINES IPR TO ADDRESS FLICKER PIRACY [...] (U) Summary: Illegal recording of movies in cinemas, known as "flicker piracy," is becoming an intellectual property rights concern for both local and foreign film industry players in the Philippines. Specific legislation to address the problem is in the Lower House of the Philippine legislat [...] | 2008-08-20 02:16:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON RP |
08MANILA1980 | PHILIPPINES: COUNTERING TERRORIST USE OF THE [...] (SBU) Following consultation with post's Law Enforcement Working Group (LEWG),post has no objection to S/CT's proposed "countering terrorist use of the internet" training program, to be implemented by DS/ATA with FY 2008 regional NADR funds. 2. (SBU) We suggest that the order of the prog [...] | 2008-08-20 07:03:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CT PGOV PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA1981 | PHILIPPINES CONCURS WITH U.S. VIEWS REGARDING UN [...] (SBU) Officials at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) welcomed our thoughts on the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) proposed resolution on Climate Change that would call for a UN Security Counc [...] | 2008-08-20 07:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA SENV AORC KGHG RP EUN |
08MANILA1997 | GOVERNMENT PURSUES NEW PEACE PROCESS STRATEGY [...] (C) SUMMARY. Faced in the last few weeks with serious legal and political challenges to its arduously negotiated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on territory with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the Arroyo government is moving rapidly -- albeit with some confusion -- to cobble together a mor [...] | 2008-08-22 09:28:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA1998 | SCENESETTER FOR PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR TSCHETTER'S VISIT TO [...] (SBU) Welcome to the Philippines! You are coming at an interesting and challenging time. Increasing food and energy prices have put the economy and the social situation under strain, increasing the incidence of poverty. Legal challenges before the Philippine Supreme Court aborted the long-a [...] | 2008-08-22 09:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL RP |
08MANILA1999 | VIOLENCE IN MINDANAO CONTINUES BUT NOT "ALL OUT [...] (C) SUMMARY: As fighting between Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) forces and the Philippine military enters its second week, the Philippine Armed Forces continue to score successes against the MILF, and the MILF insurgents appear to have miscalculated their own military capabilities and [...] | 2008-08-22 09:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
08MANILA202 | PHILIPPINES CIVAIR: FAA MEETING WITH DEPARTMENT OF [...] (SBU) Summary: Regional U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representatives met with Philippine Department of Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza on January 23-24 to discuss how to improve air safety in the Philippines and regain a Category 1 safety rating for Philippine civil avia [...] | 2008-01-25 05:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
08MANILA2022 | PRESIDENT DETERMINED TO STOP ATTACKS, BUT [...] (C) SUMMARY. At a meeting at Malacanang Palace August 27, President Gloria Arroyo underscored to Ambassador the Philippine government's commitment to the peace process, but made it clear that a stable security situation was a prerequisite to returning to peace talks with Muslim insurgents. C [...] | 2008-08-28 10:37:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2035 | PHILIPPINE STAKEHOLDERS UNITE AGAINST HUMAN [...] SUMMARY: On August 20, Ambassador joined civil society groups, as well as Philippine government and private sector partners, to inaugurate an aggressive campaign against human trafficking. The event, held at Manila's North Harbor, attracted a diverse crowd to mark a renewed and expanded init [...] | 2008-08-29 09:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB RP |
08MANILA2049 | RAJAH SOLAIMAN MOVEMENT TERRORIST DEPORTED TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ruben Omar Pestano Lavilla, Jr., a key leader of the Philippine terrorist group Rajah Solaiman Movement, was deported to Manila on August 30, after he was arrested on July 24 in Bahrain. The deportation was an important success for Philippine officials, who worked through the U [...] | 2008-09-03 08:43:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC CT PGOV PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA2051 | PEACE PROCESS AT A CROSSROADS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The events of the last few weeks -- the Supreme Court's cancellation of the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on territory, the fighting in various parts of central Mindanao, the government's declaration that it would no longer sign the MOA irrespective of the Supreme [...] | 2008-09-03 10:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA207 | TERRORISM FINANCE MANILA UPDATE JANUARY 2008 [...] (S) Legatt and Econ officers met with Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Vicente Aquino on January 25 to discuss terror finance issues raised in ref A related to Rajah Solaiman Movement listing by the UN 1267 Committee, and to deliver the talking points and bac [...] | 2008-01-25 08:49:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | RP KTFN EFIN PTER PREL ETTC |
08MANILA2072 | PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR DISCUSSES PEACE PROCESS WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging discussion with the Ambassador September 3,Presidential Peace Advisor Hermogenes Esperon made it clear that the Philippine government is still searching for an appropriate way forward in peace process negotiations with Muslim insurgents in Mindanao. A key miles [...] | 2008-09-05 08:51:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2074 | "Mindanao still open for business" [...] (U) SUMMARY. Signifying the USG's continuing commitment to economic prosperity and stability for Mindanao, the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (A/DCM) visited the Mindanao province of Zamboanga del Norte where he: delivered the keynote address at the annual Mindanao Business Conference; formal [...] | 2008-09-05 09:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP EAID |
08MANILA2103 | DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO STOP EXTRAJUDICIAL [...] (C) Summary: The Philippine government continues to take steps against extrajudicial killings (EJKs) through continued engagement with civil society actors and increased vigilance at the highest levels of the police and military. The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) is closely monitoring [...] | 2008-09-10 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL RP |
08MANILA2115 | Philippine Civil Aviation Safety Developments [...] Summary: Newly appointed Director General (DG) of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Ruben Ciron led a delegation of Philippine civil aviation officials in mid-August to Washington D.C. to finalize an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on a plan to re [...] | 2008-09-11 05:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD RP |
08MANILA2130 | PHILIPPINES: LOOKING AHEAD TO THE TRILATERAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Manila provides the following for use with the upcoming Trilateral Strategic Dialogue (TSD) to be held in Washington. The Philippine government has been an active partner in trilateral and bilateral counterterrorism cooperation, and continues to achieve significant pro [...] | 2008-09-12 09:14:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PTER RP JA AS |
08MANILA2133 | SENATE RATIFICATION OF PHILIPPINES-JAPAN FREE TRADE [...] Summary. (SBU) The Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA),signed in September 2006, remains under review in the Philippine Senate. Philippine and Japanese government officials have varying estimates on the timeframe for its ratification. Some Senators still have constitution [...] | 2008-09-15 01:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2135 | PHILIPPINE STATE-OWNED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN [...] (SBU) Summary: EconCouns met with Secretaries of Finance, Trade and Agriculture to express concern about the failure of a Philippine state owned enterprise to make required principal payments on its bonds, $20 million of which are held by GE Moneybank. GE is requesting that the government e [...] | 2008-09-15 01:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2163 | MARINE CASE UPDATE: SUPREME COURT TO HEAR CUSTODY [...] (C) SUMMARY. The case of U.S. Marine LCpl Daniel Smith, whom a trial court found guilty of rape, remains under appeal. Separate from the substance of the case, the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments September 19 regarding whether the Philippine government erred in transferring custo [...] | 2008-09-16 10:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
08MANILA2171 | SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE DISCUSSES MINDANAO [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a September 17 private breakfast with the Ambassador, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said that the Philippine military was still pressing the fight against rogue Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leaders in Mindanao, whose attacks against civilians and gove [...] | 2008-09-18 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2174 | U.S. Woes Unsettle Philippine Markets [...] (SBU) Summary: Uncertainties in the U.S. financial system drove down the Philippine stock market by more than 11% on September 15-18 and the peso down to a sixteen-month low. The Philippine Central Bank remains confident that local commercial banks' exposure to Lehman Brothers will not pose [...] | 2008-09-18 09:27:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON RP |
08MANILA2178 | MINDANAO PEACE PROCESS: SEEKING A WAY FORWARD [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine government continues to grapple for an appropriate way to address the ailing peace process, even as it awaits the Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the stalled Memorandum of Agreement on territory with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). While [...] | 2008-09-19 08:23:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2199 | PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR VISITS PHILIPPINES, MEETS WITH PRESIDENT ARROYO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-23 07:24:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2202 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL KEATING'S VISIT TO THE [...] (C) Admiral Keating, welcome back to the Philippines! You are returning at a challenging time. The situation in central Mindanao remains tense but controlled. The Philippine armed forces (AFP) continue a targeted search for Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders who carried out sava [...] | 2008-09-23 09:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA2230 | PHILIPPINE VIEWS ON UN THIRD COMMITTEE HUMAN [...] (SBU) Poloffs on September 26 delivered reftel points regarding U.S. priorities for the 2008 UN Third Committee to Director Josephine Reynante of the Office of UN and International Organizations (UNIO) at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Director Reynante thanked us for pr [...] | 2008-09-26 09:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP UN |
08MANILA2238 | PHILIPPINE GAS RESOURCES [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippine Department of Energy has set ambitious goals for increasing energy self-sufficiency to 60%, but the country is unlikely to meet these goals. Potential significant hydrocarbon reserves in the South China Sea could make an important contribution to the Philippine [...] | 2008-09-29 05:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EMIN SENV ECON EINV PBTS PG RP |
08MANILA2262 | LOOKING AHEAD TO GLOBAL FORUM ON MIGRATION AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: DFA has provided a dipnote inviting high-level Embassy participation at the upcoming Global Forum on Migration and Development, to be hosted October 27-30 in Manila by the Philippine government. Per reftel guidance, Embassy representation at the Forum will be limited to an obse [...] | 2008-10-02 09:21:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREF PREL RP SMIG |
08MANILA2266 | UPDATE ON THE PHILIPPINE RICE SITUATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Increasing fertilizer costs, lack of farm credit, and typhoons will result in a decline in Philippine rice production in market year July 2008 through June 2009 (MY08/09). Although we expect rice imports to soar and reach a new record-level, ending stocks are likely to fall from [...] | 2008-10-03 08:37:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2305 | NEW LEADERSHIP FOR PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a congratulatory visit October 3 with newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Jesus "Jess" Verzosa and his leadership team, the Ambassador, accompanied by U.S. law enforcement agency heads, reaffirmed close U.S.-Philippine law enforcement relationsh [...] | 2008-10-08 03:33:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2311 | AMBASSADOR CONTINUES DIALOGUE WITH PRESIDENTIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an October 3 private breakfast, Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas and the Ambassador discussed Roxas's presidential aspirations and the current state of play among candidates in the run up to the 2010 elections. Roxas was candid in the assessment of his rivals and of President Arro [...] | 2008-10-08 09:00:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2323 | MARINE JUDICIAL CASE: CONTINUED CLOSE COORDINATION [...] (C) SUMMARY. Renewed high-level judicial and political focus on the rape case of Marine Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith has underscored the profound importance of this issue both for LCpl Smith's future and for U.S.-Philippine military and diplomatic ties. Strenuous U.S. government efforts over [...] | 2008-10-09 08:51:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
08MANILA2324 | MANILA AIRPORT OPENS NEW SHELTER FOR TRAFFICKING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Anti-trafficking efforts at the country's foremost international airport took a step forward with the October 7 inauguration of the Manila International Airport Authority's first halfway house for victims of human trafficking. The Ambassador, in her keynote address at the event [...] | 2008-10-09 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN EAID RP |
08MANILA2338 | HIGH COURT RULES AGAINST MILF PEACE DEAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a significant setback for the Arroyo administration, the Supreme Court on October 14 ruled by an 8-7 majority that the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on ancestral domain between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was unconstitutional. The issu [...] | 2008-10-14 10:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2340 | UPDATE: PHILIPPINES AND GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS [...] (SBU) Summary: During October 6-10, the Philippine stock market index dropped by more than 18% to its weakest level in more than 27 months and the peso hit seventeen-month lows, yet banks maintained adequate foreign exchange and peso liquidity. The stock index then rose by 8.4% on October 13 [...] | 2008-10-14 23:49:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON RP |
08MANILA2355 | SCENESETTER FOR BG CROWE'S VISIT TO THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Welcome to the Philippines! You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. Our bilateral engagement remains strong with the Talon Vision/PHIBLEX exercise ongoing during your visit. With U.S. support, the Armed Forces of the Philippines continues to score successes again [...] | 2008-10-17 09:59:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA2364 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES FOREIGN SECRETARY ON BILATERAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Secretary Romulo invited Ambassador for a private breakfast October 10. In the course of the meal, they discussed a broad range of topics, including ASEAN, the Millennium Challenge Corporation Account, U.S. military in the Philippines, and the Philippine peace process w [...] | 2008-10-20 05:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2365 | PEACE PROCESS BATTERED BUT NOT BURIED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite a Supreme Court decision October 14 striking down a centerpiece territorial deal between the Philippine government and Muslim insurgents, leaders of both sides continue to insist that they remain committed to finding a negotiated settlement to the Muslim insurgency. Beyond [...] | 2008-10-20 08:44:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2366 | ZAMBOANGA COURT CONVICTS HUMAN TRAFFICKER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A Zamboanga City municipal trial court on October 14 sentenced a human trafficker to 30 years in prison for the 2004 trafficking and illegal recruitment of two women, adding a fine of $41,300 (1.9 million pesos). This decision represents the tenth conviction under the 2003 Anti [...] | 2008-10-20 09:37:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN EAID RP |
08MANILA2370 | Philippines Calls for ASEAN+3 Response to Financial Crisis [...] (SBU) Summary: In a press conference on October 12, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo called for an ASEAN+3 meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming October 24-25 Asia-Europe summit in Beijing to coordinate regional responses to the global financial crisis (ref A). Philippine offi [...] | 2008-10-21 08:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON RP |
08MANILA238 | PRESIDENT ARROYO REVISES MILF PEACE PROPOSAL AS [...] (C) Summary: In hopes of resuming peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the Philippine government has prepared a revised draft territorial agreement that omits references to the issue of governance -- references to which the MILF had strenuously objected. The proposal will be [...] | 2008-01-29 09:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
08MANILA2386 | HIGHLIGHTING U.S. SUPPORT FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY IN [...] Summary. During an October 14 visit to the terrorist-affiliated Southern Philippines island of Jolo, Sulu Province, the Ambassador expressed solidarity with the people of Mindanao and emphasized the United States government's continued support for peace and prosperity in Mindanao. Groundbreak [...] | 2008-10-22 08:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP USAID |
08MANILA2418 | PHILIPPINES CHEAPER MEDICINES ACT IMPLEMENTING RULES AND [...] (U) See Para 9 for action request. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Philippine government is currently drafting implementing rules and regulations for the Cheaper Medicines Act. Both the Philippines' Intellectual Property Office and Health Department have conducted initial public hearings to solicit [...] | 2008-10-27 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR EINV ECON RP |
08MANILA2419 | PHILIPPINES-JAPAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT RATIFIED [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippine Senate has ratified the Japan Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement, the first bilateral free trade agreement of the Philippines. The agreement elicited mixed reactions from GRP officials, business and industry sectors, and civil society groups. Nonetheless, [...] | 2008-10-27 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2423 | Philippines to Host Fourth Environmental Technology [...] Summary: The Philippines will host the 4th Environmental Technology Verification International Forum November 11-13, 2009. Organizers expect approximately 50 international and 100 Filipino attendees from government, NGOs, academia, and industry. End Summary. 2. On October 15, 2008, the Phi [...] | 2008-10-28 04:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA TSPL RP |
08MANILA2425 | DCM REAFFIRMS U.S.-PHILIPPINE TIES AT ANNIVERSARY OF WWII [...] (U) SUMMARY. During an October 20 visit to the provincial capital city of Tacloban, Leyte Province, in the Eastern Visayas, the Deputy Chief of Mission recognized past U.S.-Philippine partnerships and sacrifices as the foundation for present cooperation and projects. The DCM and Naval Attache [...] | 2008-10-28 09:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
08MANILA2435 | NOMINATION FOR 2009 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE: [...] (SBU) This cable responds to the action request of reftel, paragraph 11. Post is pleased to nominate lawyer, author, journalist, and activist Ms. Katrina Legarda for the Secretary's 2009 Award for International Women of Courage (IWOC). FULL NAME OF NOMINEE: Attorney Katrina Legarda, a.k.a. M [...] | 2008-10-29 07:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM RP |
08MANILA2446 | PHILIPPINE SENATE RATIFIES ASEAN CHARTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine Senate on October 7 ratified the new charter adopted by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at its 13th Summit in November 2007, bringing ASEAN one step closer to being a recognized legal entity. The Philippine government has consistently pressed Bur [...] | 2008-10-30 09:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2447 | NEW PARTNERSHIPS IN REMOTE ISLANDS PAVE THE WAY FOR [...] SUMMARY: The DCM traveled October 21 to Tawi-Tawi -- an island province at the tip of Mindanao's terrorist-afflicted Sulu Archipelago -- and inaugurated four projects exemplifying the strength and diversity of Philippine-U.S. partnerships. The Embassy sent an interagency team including USAID [...] | 2008-10-30 10:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM RP |
08MANILA2455 | KEY FIGURE IN ALLEGED CAMPAIGN FUND DIVERSION [...] (C) SUMMARY: The debate over President Arroyo's 2004 election win was revived again with the return to Manila October 28 of a former Philippine government official accused of diverting more than $15 million in Philippine agricultural subsidies to President Arroyo's political war chest and over [...] | 2008-10-31 05:33:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PINS PREL PGOV RP |
08MANILA2488 | AMBASSADOR URGES RAPID RESOLUTION TO MINDANAO [...] (C) Summary: Philippine Peace Process Advisor Hermogenes Esperon emphasized to the Ambassador over a private breakfast November 3 that President Arroyo remained committed to achieving a durable peace deal with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) before her term ends in 2010, or at a minim [...] | 2008-11-04 09:37:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2504 | PRESIDENT ARROYO LAUDS OBAMA VICTORY IN MEETING [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a private meeting November 5 with the Ambassador at Malacanang Palace just moments after the results of the U.S. presidential election were known, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo lauded Senator Barack Obama's victory as an extraordinary moment in U.S. history in which America [...] | 2008-11-05 10:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL RP PINR KISL EAID UNGA |
08MANILA2523 | YOUR DISCUSSIONS WITH GENERAL YANO AT CHOD [...] (S) Admiral Keating, in advance of your meeting with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Alexander Yano at the Chiefs of Defense conference, I wanted to give you a quick update on the situation in the Philippines and some key areas where I believe the strong relationsh [...] | 2008-11-06 09:19:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA2529 | STAFFDEL Branegan - Visit to the Philippines (Nov 10-14, [...] Embassy Manila welcomes Mr. James Branegan, professional staff member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Control officers for his visit will be Econ Officer, David Rovinsky, who can be contacted at: office (63 2) 301 2332, cell no. (63 917) 867 3521, home (63 2) 815 3862, e-mail: Ro [...] | 2008-11-07 08:01:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN RP HG LA |
08MANILA2530 | DEMARCHE ON RESOLUTIONS ON IRAN, BURMA, DPRK [...] Post discussed reftel points with UN and International Organizations Executive Director Grace Princesa of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),regarding the U.S. position that no-action resolutions on Iran, Burma, and North Korea at the U.N. present serious problems for the UNGA because t [...] | 2008-11-07 08:24:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL RP UN |
08MANILA2532 | PAIN NOW, WORSE PAIN LATER FOR THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY [...] (SBU) Summary: The impact of the U.S. slowdown and global financial problems on the Philippines has so far been felt mostly through the fall of the stock market and of the value of the peso. Real economic pain, though, is coming. Contacts in business and government tell us they are bracing f [...] | 2008-11-10 05:51:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON RP |
08MANILA2536 | DCM, USAID DIRECTOR SURVEY IDP CAMP, URGE END OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: As part of our efforts to call attention to the plight of internally displaced peoples in Mindanao and encourage the government and Muslim insurgents to end fighting, the Deputy Chief of Mission and USAID Director traveled to the remote epicenter of the government-rebel conflict a [...] | 2008-11-10 11:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PREF PGOV PHUM RP |
08MANILA2546 | 2008 GLOBAL FORUM ON MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT [...] SUMMARY: The Global Forum on Migration and Development held in Manila October 27-30 was a major international undertaking for the Philippines and was attended by government delegations from 164 nations and 220 delegates from civil society groups. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo delivered [...] | 2008-11-12 09:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL RP SMIG |
08MANILA2559 | VISIT TO PROVINCIAL CAPITAL SHOWCASES U.S. ROLE IN A [...] SUMMARY. Ambassador Kenney's November 7 visit to Bacolod, the provincial capital of Negros Occidental, showcased the continuing U.S. commitment to the economic and social development of the Philippines. The Ambassador presided at the swearing-in ceremony of 65 new Peace Corps Volunteers, visi [...] | 2008-11-14 09:24:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
08MANILA2583 | 2010 PRESIDENTIAL RACE BEGINS IN EARNEST [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a move to level the playing field before the 2010 presidential elections and contain the power of one of its wealthiest members, the Senate on November 17 ousted incumbent Senate President and presidential hopeful Manuel Villar and voted to promote Senator Juan Ponce Enrile to i [...] | 2008-11-20 08:09:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2586 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT CONSIDERS U.S. POSITION ON [...] (C) In a meeting with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Director for Political, Legal, and Security Matters Leah Ruiz of the Office of United Nations & Other International Organizations (UNIO) on November 18, Poloff stressed that the Burmese junta's recent arrests of human rights activists ma [...] | 2008-11-21 07:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA2587 | AMBASSADOR HONORS U.S. AND FILIPINO VETERANS [...] SUMMARY: During a dignified ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery on November 11 commemorating Veterans Day, the Ambassador paid tribute to the service of U.S. and Filipino veterans praising their patriotism and sacrifice. During her remarks, the Ambassador expressed thanks for the vete [...] | 2008-11-21 07:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
08MANILA2592 | AMBASSADOR CONTINUES PEACE AND SECURITY DIALOGUE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a November 19 private breakfast with the Ambassador, Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Alexander Yano said that his recent trip to the PACOM-sponsored Chiefs of Defense Conference in Bali, Indonesia had been productive from a regional security standpoint, partic [...] | 2008-11-24 08:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2596 | SCENESETTER FOR LTG FRASER'S VISIT TO THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Welcome to the Philippines! You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. Our bilateral engagement remains strong with the Talon Vision/PHIBLEX exercise having recently concluded and planning for Balikatan 2009 in full swing. With U.S. assistance, the Philippine milit [...] | 2008-11-25 05:59:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA2605 | Meeting in Manila on ASEAN+3 Crisis Fund [...] (SBU) Summary: A November 20 special meeting of ASEAN+3 Finance and Central Bank officials in Manila discussed a regional funding facility to help regional economies weather the global financial crisis. The meeting achieved consensus to expand the Chiang Mai Initiative rather than create a n [...] | 2008-11-26 05:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
08MANILA2611 | PHILIPPINES ISSUES CHEAPER MEDICINES ACT IMPLEMENTING RULES [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippine government recently issued implementing rules for the Cheaper Medicines Act, covering intellectual property, parallel importation, retail price controls, and labeling requirements on generic drugs. Local and foreign stakeholders remain skeptical that the law wil [...] | 2008-11-26 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV KIPR SOCI TBIO RP |
08MANILA2613 | MANILA STATUS ON PROPOSED GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-26 08:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ETRG EAGR TBIO RP |
08MANILA2615 | ANNOUNCING U.S. ASSISTANCE FOR EVACUEES, [...] (C) SUMMARY: On her November 21 visit to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in central Mindanao, the Ambassador called for an end to fighting between government forces and separatist Muslim rebels and expressed continued U.S. support for the people of Mindanao, especially those fleeing [...] | 2008-11-26 09:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PREF PGOV PHUM RP |
08MANILA2621 | CABINET OFFICIALS DISTURBED BY THAI UPHEAVAL, BUT [...] (C) Summary: In conversations with the Ambassador, President Arroyo's most senior advisors voiced deep dismay at the current political turmoil in Thailand, but believed that the Philippines' lively democracy would stay within constitutional bounds. Defense Secretary Teodoro privately critici [...] | 2008-11-28 07:32:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP TH |
08MANILA2624 | MUMBAI ATTACKS DEPLORED, SECURITY LEVELS RAISED [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, the Ambassador and senior Mission members spoke with top Philippine national security officials Nov. 27-28 to apprise them of the current situation in Mumbai, urge them to remain vigilant for any potential attacks here, and reiterate [...] | 2008-11-28 09:07:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER RP IN |
08MANILA2626 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL PRICE'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy warmly welcomes CODEL Price to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines are strong. U.S. interests in this major non-NATO ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering economic growth, fighting terro [...] | 2008-11-28 10:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PGOV PINS PREL RP CH VM |
08MANILA2655 | YOUR DISCUSSIONS WITH PHILIPPINE NAVY CHIEF [...] (C) SUMMARY: Admiral Roughead, greetings from Manila! In advance of your meeting with Philippine Navy Chief Admiral Ferdinand Golez, I wanted to update you on some of the key issues we are working here in the Philippines regarding their Navy and the Philippine Armed Forces. Recently, I hoste [...] | 2008-12-05 04:15:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA2663 | AMBASSADOR PROMOTES PEACE AND BUILDS GOODWILL DURING [...] (U) Summary. The Ambassador visited Zamboanga City November 24 to strengthen relations with key partners in the Mindanao peace process. She also used the visit to promote goodwill by highlighting U.S. projects that promote health and education for the people in the region, and by delivering a p [...] | 2008-12-05 09:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAID RP |
08MANILA2674 | PHILIPPINE "CREDIBLE VOICES" AGAINST VIOLENT [...] (SBU) Summary. Embassy Manila officers and staff interact regularly with influential members of the Philippine government and civil society to communicate USG messages and to encourage the further dissemination of those messages to the broader Philippine public. Our top Mission strategic goa [...] | 2008-12-09 06:02:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | RP KPAO OPRC OIIP |
08MANILA2676 | Philippine Government Makes Case for MCC Compact [...] (SBU) Summary. The Ambassador was briefed by senior Philippine officials on Philippine Government anti-corruption initiatives over the past year. They made the case for Compact reselection by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The team highlighted increased prosecutions of officials [...] | 2008-12-09 09:24:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL PGOV ETRD ECON KMCA MCC RP |
08MANILA2677 | PHILIPPINE MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SOUTHERN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Recent successes by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the southern Philippines have disrupted terrorist networks in Mindanao and destroyed known terrorist camps in the Sulu Archipelago. In the last five weeks, combined military and police efforts in Mindanao, suppor [...] | 2008-12-09 09:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
08MANILA2682 | No Response to demarche on undocumented Filipinos [...] (U) As requested in Ref A, this telegram is to record formally Post's actions to date in response to Ref B concerning the cases of Armando Sierda Abad and David Valasote Miraflor. They remain in U.S. custody after allegedly renouncing their Filipino citizenship to avoid deportation. The Gove [...] | 2008-12-10 02:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CJAN RP |
08MANILA2699 | Discriminatory Philippine Taxes on Foreign Air Carriers [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: Northwest Airlines has raised with us concerns about discriminatory taxes levied on foreign air carriers serving the Philippine market. The airline is asking that the Embassy lobby for the abolition of this tax, or for some solution which would mitigate its [...] | 2008-12-11 08:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON WTRO USTR RP |
08MANILA2707 | PHILIPPINES-CUBA TIES ARE MINIMAL [...] (C) Below are Post's responses to Department's questions about Philippine economic policies and actions with respect to Cuba. The following paragraphs are keyed to the points in paragraph 5 of reftel: A. (U) The Philippine government is an active proponent of democracy and human rights, an [...] | 2008-12-12 02:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ETTC PREL RP CU |
08MANILA2712 | CORRECTED COPY: NO RESPONSE YET FROM GRP ON UNDOCUMENTED [...] (U) As requested in Ref A, this telegram is to record formally Post's actions to date in response to Ref B concerning the cases of Armando Sierda Abad and David Valasote Miraflor. They remain in U.S. custody after allegedly renouncing their Filipino citizenship to avoid deportation. The Gove [...] | 2008-12-12 05:42:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CJAN RP |
08MANILA2717 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ERMITA ON [...] (C) During a private breakfast December 12, Ambassador and Presidential Executive Secretary Ermita discussed the Philippine peace process with Muslim insurgents, the Millennium Challenge Corporation Account, and the U.S. government transition. On the peace process, Ermita said President Arroy [...] | 2008-12-12 08:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA2724 | PROGRESS IN 2008 AS PHILIPPINES LOOKS TOWARD 2010 [...] (C) The past year was normally tumultuous for the Philippines. President Gloria Arroyo withstood serious domestic challenges, including an impeachment attempt and corruption allegations, and weathered global energy and financial crises. Human rights remained an area of deep concern, with act [...] | 2008-12-15 08:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ECON EAID MOPS PHUM RP |
08MANILA2725 | Financial Crisis Impact on the Philippines [...] (SBU) Summary: Philippine GDP growth will slow, some jobs will disappear, and poverty will increase, but the global financial crisis will not create an economic or balance of payments crisis here (Ref A) in 2009. The business process outsourcing industry will continue its spectacular growth, [...] | 2008-12-15 09:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
08MANILA2726 | VISIT TO SUBIC BAY HIGHLIGHTS U.S. IMPORTANCE IN REGION [...] SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief of Mission's December 4 visit to the port of Subic Bay, site of the former U.S. naval base, highlighted the continuing importance of the region to U.S. business and the American citizen community, as the Ambassador and DCM have done on previous visits. The DCM recogni [...] | 2008-12-16 05:42:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
08MANILA2727 | AMBASSADOR AND DEFENSE SECRETARY DISCUSS SECURITY [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a December 15 private breakfast with the Ambassador, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro discussed the security situation in the southern Philippines and the discipline the Armed Forces of the Philippines are showing in the face of continued clashes wit [...] | 2008-12-16 05:49:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
08MANILA2730 | TRANSITIONING THE U.S.- PHILIPPINE MILITARY [...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: U.S.-Philippine military ties have burgeoned since 2002, moving from tentative re-engagement after a decade of limited U.S. military presence to a vigorous alliance making significant progress toward our priorities of defeating terrorists and fostering peace. That p [...] | 2008-12-16 06:27:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA2731 | Philippine Renewable Energy Act: Hope for Green Energy [...] (SBU) Summary: The Renewable Energy Act of 2008, signed into law on December 16, mandates policies and measures to accelerate the development and utilization of renewable energy in the Philippines through incentives for investors yet allows end-users to choose their source of energy. The bill [...] | 2008-12-16 09:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV EINV RP |
08MANILA2737 | HUMAN RIGHTS DATA IMPROVES, BUT CIVIL SOCIETY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At a December 10 celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights advocates and the Philippine government's top human rights watchdog delivered mixed analyses on the current human rights situation in the Philippines. Advocates criticized the government's i [...] | 2008-12-17 09:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB PGOV RP |
08MANILA2740 | Buffeted, Buffered, Challenged: The Economy of the [...] (SBU) Summary: In 2008 the Philippines saw its growth rate fall, inflation jump, assets lose value and poverty increase, primarily as a result of global economic conditions. Nonetheless, the country continues to be reasonably well placed to weather the shocks which have so far occurred. Wit [...] | 2008-12-18 09:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ENRG EAIR ETRD EINV PGOV RP |
08MANILA2744 | Philippines Responds to Lacey Act Implementation [...] Summary: Directors of three Philippine bureaus involved in forestry issues expressed appreciation for our bringing to their attention the Lacey Act amendments and the commitment of the government of the Philippines to impede illegal logging. They also enumerated the challenges Philippine ind [...] | 2008-12-19 06:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO RP |
08MANILA2761 | LANCE CORPORAL SMITH - CASE SUMMARY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Three years after his arrest on rape charges and subsequent conviction, U.S. Marine LCpl Smith is accommodated on the U.S. Embassy grounds while his appeal is in the Philippine judicial system, in accordance with the U.S.-Philippine Visiting Forces Agreement. The case of LCpl Sm [...] | 2008-12-22 08:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
08MANILA2762 | PHILIPPINES: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] SUMMARY: The Philippines remains a key partner of the United States in our bilateral and multilateral counterterrorism efforts. As in recent years, during 2008, terrorist groups active in the Philippines included the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG),Jemaah Islamiyah (JI),the New People's Army (NPA) [...] | 2008-12-22 08:33:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC RP |
08MANILA282 | PRESIDENT ARROYO KEEPS UP PRESSURE ON BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's strong remarks on Burma at World Economic Forum meetings in Switzerland have kept the junta's behavior in the Philippine public spotlight, and a prominent Philippine opposition leader has publicly echoed her views. The Philippine pr [...] | 2008-01-31 08:53:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA284 | PHILIPPINE ATTENDANCE AT VIENNA FORUM TO FIGHT [...] Per reftel request, the following attendees from the Philippines will attend the UN.GIFT Vienna Forum to Fight Human Trafficking, February 13-15, 2008: --------------------- Philippine Government --------------------- Ms. Deana Perez Head, Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) [...] | 2008-02-01 02:09:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG RP |
08MANILA285 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL OLSON'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) Summary: Admiral Olson, welcome to the Philippines! You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. With U.S. support, the Armed Forces of the Philippines are targeting terrorists on islands in the southern Philippines, while supporting the government's efforts to make peace [...] | 2008-02-01 03:40:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA292 | SENATORS INOUYE AND STEVENS RECEIVE WARM WELCOME [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During a busy and productive January 17-19 visit to the Philippines, Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) and Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) met with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who decorated Sen. Stevens with the Order of the Golden Heart (an award previously bestowed on S [...] | 2008-02-04 09:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA293 | PHILIPINE ARMED FORCES CHIEF OF STAFF ESPERON [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a February 1 private breakfast, the Ambassador and Philippine Chief of the Armed Forces General Hermogenes Esperon, who on January 25 was extended by President Arroyo until May 9, 2008, held a wide-ranging discussion. Esperon began by saying it was time to wrap up the campa [...] | 2008-02-04 10:39:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA315 | FOREIGN SECRETARY PROMOTES ICJ CANDIDATE [...] (U) Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo hosted a February 4 luncheon in support of the candidacy of Philippine Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague. DCM attended, along with ambassadors from France, Indonesia, Panama, Russia, and [...] | 2008-02-05 07:29:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV IO PREL RP ICJ |
08MANILA316 | HOUSE SPEAKER OUSTED; MINDANAO REPRESENTATIVE [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a widely anticipated move confirming President Arroyo's political strength, a coalition of 174 pro-Administration representatives on February 4 successfully removed House Speaker Jose de Venecia, the longest-serving speaker in Philippine history, from his powerful position. A [...] | 2008-02-05 09:22:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR RP |
08MANILA317 | TAIWAN'S SPRATLY VISIT DRAWS SHARP REBUKE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's highly publicized February 2 visit to a Taiwanese-occupied island in the Spratly Island chain drew a sharp reaction from Arroyo administration officials. Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo cast the visit as lamentable and irresponsib [...] | 2008-02-05 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PBTS PGOV PREL RP TW VM CH PG |
08MANILA329 | PHILIPPINES: POSITIVE RESPONSE TO U.S. INITIATIVES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloffs met February 1 with Hans Siriban, Special Assistant to the Undersecretary for Policy at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),to outline reftel points regarding U.S. initiatives for the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). Siriban was receptive to all U.S. initiatives, and [...] | 2008-02-06 22:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PTER RP ARF IO |
08MANILA333 | ANTI-TRAFFICKING EFFORTS IN MINDANAO: HALFWAY [...] SUMMARY: This trafficking in persons (TIP) update includes two significant milestones in the anti-trafficking efforts in Mindanao. On January 11, the Ambassador joined NGO and government partners to cut the ribbon for a newly constructed halfway house for trafficking victims at the Zamboanga p [...] | 2008-02-07 06:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN RP |
08MANILA334 | NOGRALES ELECTED HOUSE SPEAKER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a unanimous vote, the House of Representatives elected on February 4 Davao City Representative Prospero "Boy" Nograles as the new speaker, replacing political heavyweight Jose de Venecia, who occupied the seat for five terms (reftel). The 60-year-old, Catholic Nograles is [...] | 2008-02-07 09:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR RP |
08MANILA360 | EMBASSY WORKING VARIOUS FRONTS TO KEEP BALIKATAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: With the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan joint military exercise set to begin February 18, all Embassy elements, to include JSOTF-P personnel, have been moving aggressively to counter negative publicity by a vocal minority of political and social leaders, who in recent weeks have soug [...] | 2008-02-11 10:04:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PINS PTER RP |
08MANILA361 | AMBASSADOR LAUNCHES PROJECT TO COMBAT CHILD LABOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Ambassador joined Philippine Labor and Employment Secretary Arturo Brion and other government and NGO leaders on February 7 to launch a $5.5 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to combat the worst forms of child labor and to improve child laborers' access t [...] | 2008-02-11 10:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PHUM ETRD KCRM RP |
08MANILA367 | Can the Philippine Economy Keep it Up? [...] (SBU) As we reported ref A, 2007 was a very good year for the Philippine economy which, according to final numbers, grew at 7.3%. While concern is widespread over the impact on exports of slowing global demand and the strong peso, the rapid growth in services, remittances, transport, construct [...] | 2008-02-12 22:42:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV RP |
08MANILA386 | PHILIPPINES CAREFULLY WEIGHING KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE [...] (C) The Ambassador discussed at length the issue of Kosovo independence with Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo on February 13. The Ambassador underscored the U.S. belief that rapid recognition of Kosovo in the wake of its anticipated declaration of independence was vital both for t [...] | 2008-02-14 00:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP EU UNMIK YI |
08MANILA393 | WTO TAFT Goods Demarche - Philippines to Consider [...] (SBU) Summary: EconCouns delivered ref a demarche to Undersecretary for Trade Thomas Aquino of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry on February 13 after coordination with colleagues at the EC Delegation in Manila. Aquino responded positively, but it is not yet clear that the Philip [...] | 2008-02-14 07:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD WTRO ECON RP |
08MANILA395 | WTO Environmental Goods and Services Demarche - [...] (SBU) Summary: EconCouns delivered ref A demarche to Undersecretary for Trade Thomas Aquino of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry after coordination with colleagues atthe EC Delegation in Manila. Aquino responded poitively, but said an interagency consensus is stll needed before [...] | 2008-02-14 07:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD WTRO ECON RP |
08MANILA403 | PHILIPPINES: FY 2008 ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROPOSALS [...] In response to the solicitation for anti-trafficking in persons project proposals from the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) (reftel),Embassy Manila received 18 proposals from both government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for consider [...] | 2008-02-14 08:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG RP |
08MANILA404 | BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS ROIL ARROYO ADMINISTRATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Several days of melodramatic Senate testimony have brought renewed opposition calls for President Arroyo to step down over allegations her husband and senior government officials sought to profit illegally from a telecommunications deal with a Chinese firm. Since the allegation [...] | 2008-02-14 09:17:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
08MANILA423 | "$100 per Barrel: Crisis or Opportunity?" The 2008 [...] Summary: Against the backdrop of rising oil prices and prompted into action by President Arroyo, the Philippine Department of Energy convened an Energy Summit to solicit stakeholder inputs into developing government priorities for the sector. Despite being organized on a short notice, the Su [...] | 2008-02-19 06:45:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG PGOV EAID TRGY SENV RP |
08MANILA426 | POSSIBLE REMAINS OF TERRORIST DULMATIN RECOVERED [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine Armed Forces recovered a cadaver February 18 that was reported by informants to be the remains of Jemaah Islamiyah leader and Bali bombing mastermind Dulmatin, one of the most wanted terrorists in the Philippines, with up to a $10 million reward under the Rewards [...] | 2008-02-19 09:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS MOPS PINS PTER RP |
08MANILA439 | PHILIPPINES OFFERS VIEWS ON ASEAN DEFENSE [...] (C) Per reftel, poloff on February 8 met with Hans Siriban, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Special Assistant to Undersecretary for Policy Enrique Manalo, to seek the Philippine government's views on ASEAN defense cooperation and the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus). Siri [...] | 2008-02-20 09:17:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ARF RP PREL ASEAN MARR |
08MANILA440 | PHILIPPINES MOVING CAUTIOUSLY ON KOSOVO [...] (C) Summary: In a February 18 discussion, the Ambassador again directly engaged Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo on the issue of Kosovo independence, stressing the U.S position that early recognition of Kosovo by as many nations as possible offered the best hope for stability and peace in the [...] | 2008-02-20 09:17:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP EU UNMIK YI |
08MANILA443 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL KEATING'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Admiral, welcome back to the Philippines! You will find the political atmosphere in the usual state of ferment, with President Arroyo still in firm control, in part due to continued strong economic growth. We have been working hard to counter the efforts of a vocal minority to [...] | 2008-02-21 04:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA454 | PRESIDENT ARROYO COMMITTED TO PEACE PROCESS, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a lively and wide-ranging February 21 meeting with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, she exhibited an especially keen interest in my February 19 trip to Mindanao to visit Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leader Murad Ebrahim. I told President Arroyo that Chairman Murad [...] | 2008-02-21 11:02:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA455 | AMBASSADOR URGES MILF CHIEF TO EMBRACE PEACE, [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met February 19 with the head of the insurgent Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to urge more rapid progress toward peace, an end to support for terrorists, and a clear commitment to stability and prosperity. MILF Chairman Murad Ebrahim warmly welcomed the Ambas [...] | 2008-02-21 11:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA458 | THE PHILIPPINE TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - [...] Summary. The Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF) had a busy and productive 2007. The Foundation launched initiatives including mapping of Philippine forests, publication of a book on a Philippine hardwood species, and nursery development. The PTFCF also competitively a [...] | 2008-02-22 02:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR RP |
08MANILA463 | SCENESETTER FOR LTG MIXON'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) Summary: LTG Mixon, welcome to the Philippines! You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. With U.S. support, the Armed Forces of the Philippines are targeting terrorists on islands in the southern Philippines, while supporting the government's efforts to make peace with [...] | 2008-02-22 08:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA468 | MANILA INPUT FOR THE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT [...] Following is our response to questions posed Reftel: Question A: Embassy's Economic Section handles various policy aspects of energy issues. ECON staff - 11. Question B: Estimated Economic Section staff time dedicated to energy- related activities: ECON - Counselor - 20%; Deputy Couns [...] | 2008-02-22 09:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD RP |
08MANILA474 | AMBASSADOR INAUGURATES INFRASTRUCTURE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT [...] (U) The Ambassador visited several U.S.-Philippine projects and an American business facility during a visit to General Santos City, a thriving port city in southern Mindanao and the tuna capital of the Philippines, on February 8. The Ambassador inaugurated a USG-funded Maritime Intelligence [...] | 2008-02-25 04:38:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON EAID RP |
08MANILA483 | LIMITED PROTESTS AGAINST PRESIDENT MARK PEOPLE POWER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On the 22nd anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that ousted former President Ferdinand Marcos, thousands of Filipinos turned out to demonstrate, some calling for President Arroyo to step down over corruption charges related to a government contract, others showi [...] | 2008-02-25 09:46:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
08MANILA487 | NEW HOUSE SPEAKER LAYS OUT PRIORITIES FOR [...] (C) Summary: In a cordial introductory meeting February 21 with the Ambassador, new House Speaker Prospero Nograles made clear his strong interest in a positive and productive relationship with the Ambassador and the USG on key issues of concern, including peace in his native Mindanao. The Am [...] | 2008-02-26 08:17:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA49 | SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL GROVE [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Manila warmly welcomes Staffdel Grove to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines are strong. U.S. interests in this major non-NATO ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering economic growth, fighti [...] | 2008-01-07 05:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL EAID RP |
08MANILA495 | PHILIPPINES: NOMINATION FOR TRAINING ON FORCED [...] Embassy Manila nominates Political Officer Barry Fullerton to attend the DRL and DOL training on forced labor and child labor in Bangkok from March 27-28, 2008. Mr. Fullerton is the primary reporting officer for labor, human rights, and trafficking in persons issues and will handle the upcomin [...] | 2008-02-27 08:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ELAB OTRA PHUM RP |
08MANILA497 | Philippines: 2008 Special 301 Report [...] (SBU) Summary. Embassy recommends retaining the Philippines on the Special 301 Watch List. The GRP increased its IPR enforcement actions during 2007, especially against optical disk piracy. The number and value of seizures in 2007 rose significantly. There remain issues of serious concern, [...] | 2008-02-28 05:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR ECON RP |
08MANILA505 | PHILIPPINES WELCOMES U.S. VIEWS ON IAEA ACTIVITY [...] (S) Post delivered reftel demarches to Acting Executive Director Leah Ruiz of the Department of Foreign Affairs' Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) on February 27 and February 28 regarding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) assessments of Iran's activ [...] | 2008-02-28 09:18:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PREL UNGA PARM KNNP IR RP MNUC IAEA AORC |
08MANILA506 | PHILIPPINES: NGO PARTICIPATION IN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] Per reftel request, Mission surveyed its primary human rights NGO and civil society contacts about the upcoming Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council and informed them about the process for the review. Post learned that two of the local NGOs surveyed -- KARAPATAN and Task F [...] | 2008-02-28 09:44:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA513 | Recent Floods and Landslides Damage Eastern Philippines [...] Summary: Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides in parts of Luzon, Eastern Visayas and Northwestern Mindanao in the Philippines, resulting in deaths and property damage. National and local governmental authorities are providing shelters and monetary relief. Embassy M [...] | 2008-02-29 04:44:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV RP |
08MANILA515 | ADMIRAL KEATING EMPHASIZES STRONG TIES DURING [...] (C) Summary: During his visit to the Philippines February 25-26, PACOM Commander Admiral Timothy Keating joined the Ambassador to meet with Philippine Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces General Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. and visited a civil-military operations project as part of the annual U.S [...] | 2008-02-29 05:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA517 | MANILA BRACES FOR ANOTHER ANTI-ARROYO DEMONSTRATION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Political turmoil over corruption allegations continues to roil the Arroyo administration, and Manila authorities are bracing for yet another anti-Arroyo demonstration, this one slated for Friday, February 29. As the political ferment continues here, the Ambassador and Mission re [...] | 2008-02-29 07:33:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
08MANILA518 | GUARDED PROGRESS FOR MINDANAO PEACE PROCESS [...] (C) Summary: Philippine government Peace Panel Chairman Rudy Garcia told us February 25 that the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front had reached an agreement in principle on the territory to be encompassed by a new Muslim political entity, and work on governance and ownership of [...] | 2008-02-29 07:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
08MANILA519 | Philippines Response to Climate Change and Human Rights [...] Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Human Rights Assistant Director Noel Sancon told us Secretary Alberto Romulo will head the delegation to the U.N. Human Rights Council's 7th session beginning March 3, 2008. Sancon said that they were not familiar with subject resolution, but will rela [...] | 2008-02-29 08:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KGHG MV PGOV PHUM UNHRC RP |
08MANILA520 | Philippines Response to Climate Change and Human Rights [...] Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Human Rights Assistant Director Noel Sancon told us Secretary Alberto Romulo will head the delegation to the U.N. Human Rights Council's 7th session beginning March 3, 2008. Sancon said that they were not familiar with subject resolution, but will rela [...] | 2008-02-29 08:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KGHG MV PGOV PHUM UNHRC RP |
08MANILA521 | ANTI-ARROYO PROTESTS STILL LACK CRITICAL MASS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The presence of high-profile critics of the Arroyo Administration, including former Presidents Corazon Aquino and Joseph Estrada, at a February 29 inter-faith rally failed for the second time this week to create the critical mass of outrage and large-scale support that would res [...] | 2008-02-29 12:16:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
08MANILA53 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL SMITH [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy warmly welcomes CODEL Smith to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines are strong. U.S. interests in this major non-NATO ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering economic growth, fighting terrori [...] | 2008-01-07 12:24:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL EAID RP |
08MANILA538 | ENTRY LEVEL OFFSITE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL [...] SUMMARY. More than 30 Manila Entry Level personnel, including officers and specialists from State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),participated in offsite training January 31 - February 1, 2008. The two days focused on professional development and interagency collab [...] | 2008-03-03 09:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER RP |
08MANILA539 | PHILIPPINES: INPUT FOR THE 2008 TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) This cable includes the Mission's input for the 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The information and statistics cover the period from April 2007 to March 2008, unless otherwise noted. The Mission's TIP point of contact is Political Officer Barry Fullerton, FullertonTB@state.gov, [...] | 2008-03-03 11:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF PREL SMIG RP |
08MANILA548 | Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines [...] (SBU) Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law on March 4 a bill creating the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). This is the first bill passed by the 14th Congress, reflecting the importance the Arroyo Administration attaches to improving civil aviation sa [...] | 2008-03-04 09:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
08MANILA549 | PHILIPPINES - 2008 FISCAL TRANSPARENCY UPDATE [...] (U) In response to reftel request, following is an updated narrative on fiscal transparency for the Philippines. 2. (SBU) Begin text: The current legal and regulatory framework for fiscal transparency and accountability is generally adequate although inconsistently applied, especially a [...] | 2008-03-05 01:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID PGOV RP |
08MANILA553 | THE PHILIPPINE TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - [...] Summary. The Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF) had a busy and productive 2007. The Foundation launched initiatives including mapping of Philippine forests, publication of a book on a Philippine hardwood species, and nursery development. The PTFCF also competitively a [...] | 2008-03-05 07:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN SENV RP |
08MANILA59 | SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER DANIEL [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy warmly welcomes Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economic Affairs Daniel Price to the Philippines. The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines are strong. The U.S. is the Philippines' largest trading partner [...] | 2008-01-08 07:49:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KIPR PREL RP |
08MANILA592 | SCENESETTER FOR BG TOOLAN'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) Summary: Brigadier General Toolan, welcome back to the Philippines! You will find the political atmosphere in the usual state of ferment, with President Arroyo still in firm control, in part due to continued strong economic growth. U.S. and Philippine military personnel just concluded [...] | 2008-03-07 09:03:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA601 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DIRECTOR GENERAL [...] (SBU) We warmly welcome your visit to the Philippines. The relationship between our two nations is deep and complex, and our partnership addressing a host of common issues has many faces. The U.S. is the Philippines' largest trading partner, the largest investor, and the largest donor of grant [...] | 2008-03-10 23:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID RP AMGT |
08MANILA602 | The Philippines Representative to APEC Telecom Ministerial [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-11 00:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EPECO ECPS RP |
08MANILA603 | Anti-Smuggling Efforts in Cebu [...] (SBU) Summary: Following the progress that an anti-smuggling coalition of business chambers, companies, and foreign embassies achieved in the Subic Freeport (reftel),a coalition led by the American Chamber of Commerce with Embassy support visited Cebu, the most important port in the central [...] | 2008-03-11 00:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV RP |
08MANILA622 | PHILIPPINES: 2008 REPORT PURSUANT TO THE INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) Per reftel request, this cable includes Post's input for the 2008 International Anticorruption and Good Governance Act (IAGGA) Report to Congress, detailing Philippine anticorruption efforts since 2006 and U.S. Government-funded programs to support these efforts. Philippine Government E [...] | 2008-03-12 09:57:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCOR KCRM EAID RP |
08MANILA623 | U.S-PHILIPPINE PARTNERSHIPS IN CAVITE PROVINCE, HOME OF [...] SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief of Mission visited the southern Luzon province of Cavite to showcase U.S. business, security and healthcare partnerships. He visited the processing plant of the famous "tender juicy" Purefoods hotdogs, a joint venture with U.S Hormel company, and a workplace family [...] | 2008-03-12 10:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL BTIO BEXP ECON PGOV RP |
08MANILA626 | RP SUPREME COURT SUPPORTS BANK SECRECY [...] (U) Summary: The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that a bank account holder must be given prior notification before inquiry can be made into their bank records during investigation of money laundering or corruption cases. Both Philippine and U.S. criminal law enforcement efforts may be ne [...] | 2008-03-13 04:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTFN KCRM EFIN RP |
08MANILA651 | AMBASSADOR FORGES KEY RELATIONSHIPS IN ISLAMIC CITY OF [...] (U) SUMMARY. On March 1, the Ambassador returned to Marawi City, the heart of Muslim Mindanao, accompanied by EAP DAS Scot Marciel. The strategic timing of the visit, near the end of the annual joint military Balikatan exercises, was intended to promote goodwill with the city's somewhat skept [...] | 2008-03-13 09:16:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP EAID |
08MANILA654 | EAP DAS STRESSES NEED TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON BURMA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In meetings with senior Philippine government officials at the Presidential Palace and Department of Foreign Affairs, as well as foreign diplomats and the Embassy community, EAP Deputy Assistant Secretary Scot Marciel underscored the USG's continuing efforts to produce concrete [...] | 2008-03-14 01:33:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA664 | AMBASSADOR AND PHILIPPINE ARMED FORCES CHIEF OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador and Philippine armed forces chief General Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. met privately on March 13, broadly discussing successes during Esperon's tenure. They also addressed some key challenges, including locating remaining high-value terrorists, maintaining an apolitica [...] | 2008-03-14 09:11:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA666 | ANTI-ARROYO FERVOR FIZZLES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As corruption allegations against the Arroyo Administration persist, the general public appears increasingly uninspired about prospects for removing President Arroyo from office before 2010. The February 25 and 29 anti-Arroyo rallies in the streets of Metro Manila failed to attr [...] | 2008-03-14 09:17:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR PINR RP |
08MANILA667 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIVE ON GSP DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As requested by the U.S. interagency committee reviewing the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) benefits for the Philippines, the Ambassador and key mission officers raised with an array of senior Philippine officials USG concerns about the protection of labor rights for Phi [...] | 2008-03-14 09:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PGOV ECON ETRD PHUM PREL RP |
08MANILA668 | China-Philippines Trade Discrepancy [...] (SBU) Summary: There is a difference in excess of USD20 billion between Philippine and Chinese estimates of 2007 bilateral trade between the two countries. Even after various adjustments, a large discrepancy remains compared with China's trade statistics with other ASEAN countries. The disc [...] | 2008-03-14 10:09:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTFN KCRM ETRD ECCT PGOV RP |
08MANILA669 | AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHTS PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL CENTERS [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ambassador traveled to Nueva Ecija, a major rice-producing province in Philippines, where she highlighted thriving agricultural projects. Her visit brought special attention to the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and the Philippine Carabao Center, both affiliate [...] | 2008-03-14 10:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON EAGR EAID RP |
08MANILA690 | DEMARCHE: PHILIPPINES SUPPORTS FAIRNESS IN BURMESE [...] (SBU) Director Maria Elena Algabre-Misrahi of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Southeast Asia Division confirmed Qch 17 that the Philippine government strongly supports efforts to make the planned Burmese constitutional referendum free and fair. She listened carefully to our concerns [...] | 2008-03-17 08:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
08MANILA691 | DCM'S VISIT TO STRATEGIC PALAWAN PROFILES RANGE OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The DCM's March 3-4 visit to Palawan, a island province stretching to Malaysia, showcased a wide range of U.S. activities, including construction of a new schoolhouse by U.S. and Philippine militaries on a remote island prone to terrorist recruitment; Peace Corps engagement; U [...] | 2008-03-17 08:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PINS PTER RP |
08MANILA706 | PHILIPPINES CIVAIR: MEETING WITH BOEING AND AVIATION [...] A Boeing representative and aviation consultant told Econ officers on March 19 that Philippine officials are still not implementing the changes necessary to regain a Federal Aviation Administration Category 1 safety rating. The most urgent action items identified by the aviation consultant in [...] | 2008-03-19 06:06:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON RP |
08MANILA716 | DEMARCHE ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS RAPPORTEUR: [...] (SBU) Human Rights Division Director Josephine Reynante of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office for United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) told poloff March 17 that the DFA is currently reviewing its practice of supporting exceptional country-specific resolutions. As [...] | 2008-03-19 09:40:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP DPRK |
08MANILA717 | AMBASSADOR URGES POLICE ON EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS AND [...] SUMMARY: In a March 15 speech to nearly 1,600 police officers, including both the nation's most senior officers and its newest recruits, the Ambassador underscored the critical role of the police in protecting democratic institutions and values, as well as the need for the police to intensify [...] | 2008-03-19 10:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCOR KCRM PHUM RP |
08MANILA718 | RESTRICTIONS ON U.S.-PHILIPPINE HYDROGRAPHIC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Since its inception in 2003, the U.S.- Philippine Hydrographic Cooperation Program has proven both strategically and commercially valuable to U.S. and Philippine interests. Using advanced sonar technology to map shipping lanes, harbors, and ports throughout the Philippines, an [...] | 2008-03-19 10:03:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL RP |
08MANILA721 | EAP DAS HIGHLIGHTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRACY IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-24 08:28:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV RP |
08MANILA722 | Philippines Considering Doha Commitments on Services [...] Sensitive But Unclassified 2. (SBU) Summary: Secretary of Trade Peter Favila told EconCouns on March 24 that he is considering further commitments on services under Doha Round negotiations. He noted that the Philippines has publicly supported the Chairmen's texts on agriculture and NAMA, [...] | 2008-03-25 05:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD WTRO ECON RP |
08MANILA743 | DEMARCHE ON UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON FREEDOM OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-26 08:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP UNHRC |
08MANILA751 | DEMARCHE ON UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR FOR THE DPRK [...] (SBU) Following on poloff's March 17 discussions with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) contacts (reftel B),Polcouns on March 26 reemphasized to DFA UN and International Organizations (UNIO) Executive Director Grace Princesa the importance the U.S. places on extending the mandate of the Sp [...] | 2008-03-26 09:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL RP DPRK |
08MANILA753 | AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO LOS BANOS HIGHLIGHTS AGRICULTURAL [...] Summary. During a March 10 visit to Los Banos, the Ambassador attended three events that celebrated longstanding American support for agriculture and higher education in the Philippines. At the University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB),she was enthusiastically received as she spoke [...] | 2008-03-26 10:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EAGR RP |
08MANILA795 | AMBASSADOR REEMPHASIZES EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS, [...] (C) SUMMARY: At a private breakfast on March 28, the Ambassador and Philippine Armed Forces Chief General Hermogenes Esperon discussed measures the Philippine government is taking to address extrajudicial killings and progress on the DNA testing of suspected remains of Jemaah Islamiyah terr [...] | 2008-04-01 06:21:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA8 | EMBASSY COMMENT REGARDING POTENTIAL LOANS FOR [...] Embassy inquiries requested by reftel did not reveal any negative information on the Philippines Life Bank or the Philippines Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation. KENNEY [...] | 2008-01-02 07:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON RP |
08MANILA820 | MEETING WITH PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT ON MINIMUM ACCESS [...] (SBU) ON APRIL 2, USTR'S KARL EHLERS, ECONOFF, AGCOUNS AND LES MET WITH UNDERSECRETARY BERNIE FONDEVILLA OF THE PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DA) TO DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE REVIEW OF THE PHILIPPINE MINIMUM ACCESS VOLUME (MAV) GUIDELINES. 2. (SBU) FIRST, EHLERS THANKED USEC. FONDEVI [...] | 2008-04-03 04:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ETRD RP |
08MANILA823 | PHILIPPINES WEIGHING NEXT STEPS ON ASIA PACIFIC [...] (SBU) The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs reviewed with great interest the Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) non-paper (ref A). Acting Assistant Secretary for American Affairs Lourdes Yparraguirre shared a SIPDIS positive assessment of the preliminary working document duri [...] | 2008-04-03 08:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
08MANILA836 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES FOREIGN SECRETARY ON MCC, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an April 2 private breakfast, the Ambassador and Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo discussed the need for more prosecutions and convictions of the perpetrators of extrajudicial killings (EJKs),the importance of crafting a comprehensive Millennium Challenge Corporat [...] | 2008-04-04 07:43:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL PTER EAIR RP BM |
08MANILA850 | AMBASSADOR AND PHILIPPINE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE [...] (U) SUMMARY. On March 31, the Ambassador made her third visit to the province of Tawi-Tawi. She was accompanied by Secretary of Agriculture Arthur Yap, the Chairman of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCO),Virgilio Leyretana, and the USAID/Philippines Mission Director. The vis [...] | 2008-04-08 10:01:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP EAID |
08MANILA878 | PHILIPPINES SUPPORTS TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON [...] (C) The Philippine government has agreed to deny visas to the individuals designated in UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) 1737, 1747, and 1803. Director Leah Ruiz of the Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) told polo [...] | 2008-04-11 07:05:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP IR RP MNUC |
08MANILA881 | COUP PLOTTERS' CONVICTION WARNING AGAINST [...] (C) SUMMARY: Philippine government and military officials are lauding the April 9 convictions of nine Philippine military officers for attempting to overthrow the government of President Arroyo in July 2003 as the first such convictions in Philippine history. The officers recently changed the [...] | 2008-04-11 09:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC MARR MAS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA885 | LAYING GROUNDWORK FOR SUCCESSFUL MERCY DEPLOYMENT [...] (U) Summary: During an April 9 visit to Cotabato City, in the southern Philippines, the DCM, Mercy U.S. Navy Commander Speight, DATT, and D/PolCouns consulted with senior officials from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM),Cotabato City, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF),and [...] | 2008-04-14 07:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER RP |
08MANILA893 | HURDLES OVERCOME IN BALIKATAN 2008, CHALLENGES [...] (C) SUMMARY: This year's Balikatan U.S.-Philippine joint annual military exercise was a solid success but was not without controversy, as insufficient public affairs coordination on the part of Philippine authorities led some local leaders, principally in central Mindanao, to complain that the [...] | 2008-04-15 02:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PTER RP |
08MANILA899 | PHILIPPINE ANTITERROR SUCCESSES CONTINUE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Philippine authorities, with U.S. assistance, arrested or killed eight significant terrorists since January. These operations demonstrated enhanced synergies between security and intelligence forces, increased sophistication, and effective avoidance of collateral damage. In r [...] | 2008-04-15 09:26:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PTER MOPS PINS KJUS RP |
08MANILA912 | KEY PEACE DOCUMENT UNDER LEGAL REVIEW [...] (C) Summary: Peace talks between the Philippine government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front insurgents are expected to resume after government legal experts finish reviewing a key draft agreement. The legal review is currently focused on contentious issues related to governance, political [...] | 2008-04-16 08:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
08MANILA919 | PHILIPPINES SHIFT TROOP MIX IN SOUTHERN [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine government has completed reconfiguring its troop mix in the southern Philippines, with the Philippine Marines replacing the Army as the dominant force on Jolo island, where key Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah terrorists are suspected to be hiding. The new "Fleet M [...] | 2008-04-17 02:32:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL RP |
08MANILA95 | PHILIPPINES SIGNS GLOBAL PEACE OPERATIONS [...] On January 3, the Philippine government delivered a diplomatic note to the Embassy agreeing to our proposal for a 505 Agreement for the Global Peace Operations Initiative (reftel). Post will forward a copy of the diplomatic note by pouch. 2. Begin text. Note No: 08-07 The Department [...] | 2008-01-11 08:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIA MARR MAS PGOV RP |
08MANILA951 | STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On April 10, the Deputy Chief of Mission joined NGO and government partners to inaugurate a newly constructed halfway house for trafficking in persons victims at Manila's North Harbor. The modern shelter, which replaced an earlier one built in 2001, can accommodate at least 30 [...] | 2008-04-22 07:09:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB RP |
08MANILA976 | EU HEIGHTENS ENGAGEMENT IN PEACE PROCESS, HUMAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The April 14 visit of ten European Union (EU) ambassadors to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Central Mindanao underscored the EU's interest in the peace process. At the same time, recent EU assistance to improve governance, particularly in resolving cases of extrajudicial [...] | 2008-04-24 10:40:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PGOV PHUM PREL PTER EU RP |
08MANILA978 | U.N. PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE DECLARATION: [...] (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) understands and appreciates that the EU-U.S. sponsored UN Declaration on Prisoners of Conscience (reftel) is a country-neutral affirmation of fundamental human rights. It cannot provide [...] | 2008-04-25 01:24:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL RP EUN |
08MANILA998 | Limits of Chinese Soft Power in the Philippines [...] (SBU) Summary: China's soft-power diplomacy has recently stumbled in the Philippines under a months-long media barrage of corruption allegations and scandal investigations. This has occurred against the backdrop of a tenfold increase in bilateral trade since 2000, increased security cooperatio [...] | 2008-04-28 06:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PREL PGOV KINR KCOR RP CM |
08RIYADH563 | INSIGHT INTO SAUDI ARAMCO'S DIVESTITURE FROM THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In addition to revealing that Aramco manages nearly 60 billion USD in liquid investments (Reftel),during an April 1 meeting with ConOffs Saudi Aramco Treasurer Motassim al-Maashouq (protect) also gave insight into Saudi Aramco's decision to divest from Petron Corporation, a joint [...] | 2008-04-05 13:36:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV EPET PGOV PREL RP SA |
08SEOUL2304 | KOREAN ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE [...] (SBU) Per reftel instructions, Econoff discussed ROKG participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Relief Voluntary Demonstration of Response (VDR) with Mr. Lee, Young-joon of the South Asian and Oceanian Regional Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) [...] | 2008-12-02 08:19:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP |
08SEOUL2354 | ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE: LIMITED ROKG [...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on November 25 to MOFAT Southeast Asian Affairs Deputy Director Lee Yong-joon. Lee said an interagency meeting is required before he could provide a response. 3. (SBU) On December 3, Lee stated that [...] | 2008-12-09 08:32:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP |
08STATE103448 | CORAL TRIANGLE INITIATIVE: BACKGROUND & GUIDANCE [...] This is a joint State-USAID action request for Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Dili, Honiara, Port Moresby, Bangkok, and Canberra. See para 7. 2. Summary: Posts are requested to provide political and public diplomacy support to highlight USG involvement in the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) [...] | 2008-09-26 20:52:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID AORC EFIS KGHG BP ID PP RP TT XB XV |
08STATE112168 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050101125 for the export of gyroscopes to the Philippine Air Force. Embassy is requested to [...] | 2008-10-21 20:22:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
08STATE117684 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING - JUSMAG TITLE X [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Comprehensive Crisis Management course under JUSMAG' [...] | 2008-11-05 13:45:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE117686 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING - JUSMAG TITLE X [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism course [...] | 2008-11-05 13:47:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE117689 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG'S [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JUSMAG's Vector Balance Pi [...] | 2008-11-05 13:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE117691 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG IMET [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the International Officer Intelligence/Military [...] | 2008-11-05 13:51:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE118868 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG IMET [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Aviation Safety Officer course under JUSMAG [...] | 2008-11-07 15:33:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE119170 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the Comprehensive Crisis Management course under JU [...] | 2008-11-07 20:46:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE119625 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JUSMAG Balance Piston 09-1 [...] | 2008-11-10 17:56:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE119639 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Combined Logistics Captain Career Course of [...] | 2008-11-10 18:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE119642 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Naval Staff College under JUSMAG Internation [...] | 2008-11-10 18:15:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE119651 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the Captain Career Common Core under JUSMAG Interna [...] | 2008-11-10 18:36:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE119672 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the International Officer School and Squadron Offic [...] | 2008-11-10 19:29:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE121208 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA-Bangkok Tactical Safety and Planning course. The course s [...] | 2008-11-14 18:37:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE121209 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Multinational Force Standard Operating Proce [...] | 2008-11-14 18:39:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE122937 | ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE GUIDANCE AND ACTION [...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for Embassies BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BANGKOK, BEIJING, CANBERRA, COLOMBO, DHAKA, DILI, HANOI, ISLAMABAD, JAKARTA, KUALA LUMPUR, MOSCOW, NEW DELHI, OTTAWA, PHNOM PENH, PORT MORESBY, SEOUL, SINGAPORE, TOKYO, ULAANBAATAR, USEU BRUSSELS, VIENTIANE, and WELLINGTON. Embas [...] | 2008-11-19 20:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP |
08STATE124569 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JIATF-West Leather Piston [...] | 2008-11-24 22:03:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE124992 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in a Basic Crime Investigation and Evidence Collect [...] | 2008-11-25 19:54:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE126744 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in Session Two of the Basic Crime Investigation and [...] | 2008-12-02 16:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE126746 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a SET/PA Qualification course under JUSMAG International Military [...] | 2008-12-02 16:44:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE127281 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the Manpower Personnel Officer Course that starts January 3, 2009 [...] | 2008-12-03 15:37:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE131242 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG Title X Advanced Security Cooperation course scheduled f [...] | 2008-12-15 17:00:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE131250 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG IMET Manpower Personnel Officer course starts January 30 [...] | 2008-12-15 17:05:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE131254 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for a JUSMAG Teak Piston 09-1 Teak Piston 09-1, wh [...] | 2008-12-15 17:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE131255 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for the FBI's Post Blast Investigations Course, which starts January 30 [...] | 2008-12-15 17:11:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE131256 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for an FBI National Academy Session, which starts April 5, 2009 and end [...] | 2008-12-15 17:12:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE131920 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA-Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigations course scheduled f [...] | 2008-12-17 00:07:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE132020 | REPORT: ARF MOVES FORWARD ON DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE, [...] SUMMARY: ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) members made important progress on key disaster relief initiatives at ARF's annual Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief (ISM-DR) in Banda Aceh, Indonesia on December 4-6. The United States and the Philippines undertook extensive discussions with a numb [...] | 2008-12-17 14:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ARF ASEAN EAID MARR MOPS RP |
08STATE135509 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA Bangkok Post Blast Investigations course scheduled from J [...] | 2008-12-31 20:02:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
08STATE18378 | DEMARCHE REQUEST: WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS [...] This is an urgent action request. See paragraph 7 below. (Because of time constraints, we are unable to provide translations.) Summary ------- 2. The WTO Doha Round is moving into a critical stage of detailed negotiations across all elements of the single undertaking. As services is on [...] | 2008-02-24 23:01:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD WTRO RP |
08STATE69090 | Deputy Secretary Negroponte's June 23, 2008 [...] Classified by EAP Assistant Secretary Glyn T. Davies, Acting. Reason: 1.4 (b) and (d) 2. (SBU) June 23, 3008; 10:00 a.m.; Washington, D.C.. 3. (SBU) Participants: U.S. The Deputy Secretary U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie A. Kenney Deputy Assistant Secretary of State S [...] | 2008-06-26 23:20:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PGOV PREL RP |
08STATE87339 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050117669 for the export of automatic rifles and components to the Philippines. Post is requeste [...] | 2008-08-14 13:25:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
08TOKYO3360 | JAPANESE VIEWS: ASEAN, BURMA, THAILAND, CAMBODIA, [...] (C) Summary: In meetings with DAS Scot Marciel, senior MOFA officials reaffirmed that ASEAN remains an important focus for Japan in terms of development assistance, business expansion, and political engagement. In regards to other issues Japan believes that: despite recent events engagement w [...] | 2008-12-10 22:42:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM ECIN EAID AORC XC BM TH CB RP VM |
08TOKYO723 | COUNTERTERRORISM TRILATERAL BORDER SECURITY [...] (C) Summary: Government officials from Australia, Japan, and the United States met in Tokyo on February 26 for the Counterterrorism Trilateral Border, Transport, and Maritime Security Sub-Group meeting. The meeting was chaired by Paul Fujimura, Director for Asia-Pacific, Department of Homeland [...] | 2008-03-18 08:24:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | KHLS PTER PGOV PREL AS ID MY RP JA |
08TRIPOLI443 | LIBYA TO INCREASE PEACEKEEPING COHORT IN THE PHILIPPINES [...] (C) Media accounts on June 6 and 7 cited Philippine government sources in reporting that Libya and Brunei had pledged to increase their peacekeeping cohorts on the troubled southern Philippine island of Mindanao to 25 each. Qadhafi Development Foundation (QDF) Executive Director Dr. Yusuf Sawa [...] | 2008-06-09 17:12:00 | Embassy Tripoli | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KISL PINR PTER LY RP |
08USUNNEWYORK864 | AT UN, HEADS OF STATE BEGIN 63RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] SUMMARY: The United Nations General Debate opened on September 22 with several heads of state taking the floor. Most speakers mentioned the global food crisis, and many spoke on peace-building, energy issues, global warming, the financial crisis, and human rights. UN reform was another commo [...] | 2008-09-25 22:24:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON BR US FR RP QA LI TU AR MA |
09ABUDHABI1070 | UAE'S HIGH PROFILE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] (SBU) Summary. In the five months since the State Department released its annual trafficking in persons(TIP) country reports, the UAE government has taken highly visible steps to crack down on human trafficking through enhanced measures of prevention, protection, and prosecution. Immediate re [...] | 2009-11-12 12:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ELAB KTIP KCRM AE BG CH IN NP PK RP |
09BEIJING255 | FEBRUARY 3 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S.-CHINA BILATERAL [...] Key points at the February 3 MFA Press Briefing: -- China is ready to work with the United States to promote bilateral relations. -- China is a friend of both India and Pakistan and hopes the two countries will "proceed from the interests of regional stability and promote the peace process [...] | 2009-02-03 09:38:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD CH KN XG IN PK KS RP UK SA |
09BEIJING3163 | NOVEMBER 24, 2009 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: LIANG GUANGLIE'S DPRK [...] Key points at the November 24 MFA press briefing: -- The PRC views Liang Guanglie's visit to the DPRK as a "normal exchange" between the two militaries. -- The PRC supports U.S.-DPRK dialogue in advance of U.S. Ambassador Bosworth's trip to the DPRK. -- The PRC states that India's ballis [...] | 2009-11-24 10:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM ECON SENV PHSA CH IN KN RP |
09BEIJING3211 | DECEMBER 1, 2009 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: COPENHAGEN [...] Key points at the December 1 MFA press briefing were: -- At the 12th China-EU Summit in Nanjing, President Hu met with EC President Jose Manuel Barroso and other EU leaders and discussed climate change, sustainable development, and joint responses to the financial crisis. -- China believes [...] | 2009-12-01 11:40:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM ECON SENV PHSA CH EUN KN RP XK |
09BEIJING767 | MARCH 24 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILES, AMCITS IN DPRK, [...] Key points at the March 24 MFA press briefing: -- China is "very concerned about the situation on the Korean Peninsula," and "hopes that all parties will be restrained and calm so as not to complicate the situation." -- Regarding the U.S. citizens detained by North Korea, Qin said that "th [...] | 2009-03-24 23:10:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MARR PHUM EINT CH KS KN JA PE RP RS AF |
09BOGOTA3586 | Colombia Shares Lessons from Demobilizing over 51,000 [...] President Uribe and Frank Pearl, High Presidential Commissioner for Reintegration and High Commissioner for Peace, launched a document based on Colombia's experience in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) on November 3. The GOC initiative seeks to share with other nations in c [...] | 2009-11-12 14:55:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PREF PTER PHUM EAID SNAR CO BR HA RP |
09CANBERRA359 | AUSTRALIAN ATTENDEES AT ARF DISASTER RELIEF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-08 04:21:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP AS |
09CHIANGMAI91 | ASEAN MPS HEADLINE ASSK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION [...] (U) Four members of the ASEAN Inter Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC) called for tougher action against Burma by Thailand and other ASEAN nations at a June 19 event jointly hosted by Chiang Mai University to mark Aung San Suu Kyi's 64th birthday. Atypically for Burma events here, a large p [...] | 2009-07-02 06:55:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM TH BM RP MY SN |
09DILI5 | EMBASSY DILI ADVOCATES IMPORT OF U.S. BEEF AND POULTRY IN [...] (U) On December 12, Poloff met with Secretary of State for Livestock Valentino Varela from the Ministry of Agriculture to request lifting of a current ban on U.S. beef and poultry products into Timor-Leste. The ban came to our attention through two Dili supermarket retailers, who reported that [...] | 2009-01-06 09:42:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD RP TT |
09ECTION03OF05MANILA924 | CANDIDATES BEGIN JOKEYING FOR 2010 PRESIDENTIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-29 08:59:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR RP PGOV |
09JAKARTA1458 | GOI CLAIMS MIX-UP IN SMALL ARMS SEIZED IN THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: According to the GOI, the recent seizure of Indonesian-made small arms by the Philippines was a mistake, as the arms were lawfully exported from Indonesia. The seizure has hit the press here and Indonesian lawmakers have pledged to investigate the country's arms-related export [...] | 2009-09-02 07:18:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM ID RP |
09JAKARTA869 | Coral Triangle Summit: Leaders Strengthen Commitments [...] Summary: Leaders from the six Coral Triangle countries (CT6) officially launched the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) on May 15. The CTI, first proposed by President Yudhoyono in 2007, highlights both Indonesia's leadership and the importance of a multilateral approach to issues that transcend [...] | 2009-05-19 10:17:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID AORC EFIS KGHG BP ID PP RP TT XB XV |
09JEDDAH172 | OIC OFFICIAL ON KOSOVO ATTENDANCE/RECOGNITION AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: According to an OIC official, a request for Kosovo to attend the May 23-25 OIC Ministerial in Damascus is still pending Syrian permission. Reasons behind Egypt's role in hampering Albanian efforts to pass a resolution on Kosovo recognition remain opaque while the role of Syria as [...] | 2009-05-19 15:32:00 | Consulate Jeddah | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID EG KISL OFDP OVIP PREL RP SA SY KO |
09JEDDAH186 | READ-OUT ON OIC MINISTERIAL IN DAMASCUS: SUPPORT [...] (C) SUMMARY. In May 25 conversation with Jeddah poloff, Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) adviser Ufuk Gokcen reviewed developments at the May 23-25 OIC Ministerial in Damascus, which included passage of a "modest" Kosovo resolution along with a watered-down version of a proposal to [...] | 2009-05-26 15:27:00 | Consulate Jeddah | CONFIDENTIAL | EG KISL KO PREL RP SA SY OIC OFDP OVIP |
09JEDDAH366 | EGYPTIAN MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN JEDDAH: [...] (C) SUMMARY: Taking advantage of visits to Jeddah for the opening of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST),Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale and Ambassador Smith met September 24 with Egyptian Minister of Higher Education Dr. Hany [...] | 2009-09-30 14:03:00 | Consulate Jeddah | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EDU EG KPAO PGOV RP SA SCUL |
09MANILA1000 | FOREIGN SECRETARY PRAISES REGIONAL DISASTER RELIEF [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a private breakfast May 8, Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo exuded pride at the Philippines' successful hosting of the ASEAN Regional Forum disaster response exercises, which concluded this week (septel). He expressed deep appreciation that EAP Deputy Assistant Secretary Scot [...] | 2009-05-08 08:45:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA1002 | DAVAO OFFICIALS DENY VIGILANTE KILLINGS, BUT HUMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Concerned about the continued incidence of vigilante killings in the southern Philippines city of Davao, the Ambassador dispatched poloff to look into the facts behind a recent NGO report on the killings (ref A),speak to public officials and civil society groups about the issue, [...] | 2009-05-08 09:11:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV RP |
09MANILA1013 | PHILIPPINES WILL SUPPORT JAPANESE CANDIDATE AMANO [...] (C) Post discussed reftel points with Director Leah Ruiz of the Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to urge the Philippines to vote for Ambassador Yukiya Amano of Japan for Director General of the International Atomic Ener [...] | 2009-05-11 06:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | AORC KNNP IAEA PREL RP |
09MANILA1014 | Somali Pirates: Philippines thanks U.S. Navy [...] (SBU) In a letter dated April 29, 2009 the Philippine Secretary for Transportation and Communications expressed gratitude for the U.S. assistance to a Philippine ship that Somali pirates released on April 21 (text in para 2). There are currently more than 80 Filipino seafarers held hostage by [...] | 2009-05-11 07:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT ECON RP SO XW XE |
09MANILA102 | CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT [...] SUMMARY: This cable provides input requested for the Secretary of Labor's annual report to Congress on the implementation of commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor, (Ref A). It updates information provided by Post in 2007, (Ref B),regarding child labor laws and regulations [...] | 2009-01-15 08:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID RP |
09MANILA103 | POLICY REFORM IN THE PHILIPPINES: [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-15 08:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON ETRD RP |
09MANILA1037 | SULU GOVERNOR INJURED IN IED EXPLOSION [...] (C) Sulu provincial governor Abdelsakur Tan reportedly received slight injuries to his hands May 13 when an improvised explosive device hidden in a motorcycle exploded at a provincial capitol complex in Patikul on the island of Jolo in the southern Philippines. Three of Tan's security escor [...] | 2009-05-13 07:37:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA1049 | ON A MISSION, NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER SEEKS NEW [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a private conversation with Ambassador May 11, Philippines National Security Agency Adviser Norberto Gonzales revealed that he was traveling to Kuala Lumpur to persuade Prime Minister Najib Razak to find a new chief negotiator for peace talks between the Philippine government a [...] | 2009-05-15 07:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM RP |
09MANILA1054 | Typhoon Season gets an Early Start [...] Summary. Two typhoons have already raked the Philippines and killed 74 people. Typhoon Dante (international name Kujira) swept through on May 3, killed 24 people, and damaged about $26 million worth of property and infrastructure. Typhoon Emong (international name Chan-Hom) hit landfall May [...] | 2009-05-17 22:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV RP |
09MANILA1055 | Supreme Court Endorses Parallel Importation of Drugs [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that the Cheaper Medicines Act has legalized parallel imports of pharmaceuticals by third parties, superseding legislation that banned such imports. The decision potentially affects the patentability of medicines by declaring that the Phil [...] | 2009-05-17 23:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR ECON RP |
09MANILA1056 | Revenue Crunch Leads to Questionable Book Tax [...] Summary: The Philippine Bureau of Customs decision to levy duties on foreign book imports has generated an outcry in the Philippine media, led by internet forums, and by affected businesses. Philippine Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago has called for a formal investigation into the decision, n [...] | 2009-05-18 00:36:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV RP |
09MANILA1060 | Health Department Patent Remedies to Cut Drug Prices [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippine Department of Health is close to ordering pharmaceutical companies to stop marketing their products with discount cards, seeking to require companies instead to sell to all customers at the lowest price already available. The pending order may stem from frustrat [...] | 2009-05-18 02:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR ECON RP |
09MANILA1063 | MINDANAO VIOLENCE RISING [...] (C) SUMMARY: The progress the Philippine military has achieved against insurgents and terrorists in Mindanao (ref B) and the Sulu Archipelago has slowed significantly in the last four months, and kidnappings and high-profile attacks have been on the rise. A Philippine hostage abducted April [...] | 2009-05-18 08:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA1065 | PHILIPPINES URGES IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF AUNG SAN SUU KYI [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the aftermath of his May 16 phone conversation with Secretary Clinton, Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alberto Romulo issued a blunt statement on Sunday, May 17, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi and urging Burma [...] | 2009-05-18 08:53:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | BM PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
09MANILA107 | Financial Crisis Impact on Assistance to the Philippines [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-16 04:57:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA1072 | Philippine Response to New Port States Agreement [...] EconOff delivered reftel points to Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Director Maria Lourdes Salcedo on April 29. Salcedo was receptive to the U.S. position of forging a stand-alone agreement to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and sent an urgent fax to the Philippine [...] | 2009-05-19 06:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIS SENV AORC ETRD FAO MO AG RP |
09MANILA108 | Financial Crisis Impact on Assistance to the Philippines [...] (SBU) Summary: The global financial crisis has caused asset values to decline and unemployment to increase and will slow Philippine GDP growth; but record high foreign reserves, less reliance on international trade, banking sector reforms, and the government's improved fiscal position leave t [...] | 2009-01-16 05:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA1081 | PHILIPPINES PRESSING ASEAN FOR STRONGER BURMA [...] (C) In a frank private discussion May 19 over lunch, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo expressed his government's disappointment at what he characterized as the "weak" May 18 ASEAN chairman's statement released by ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan, calling for the release of im [...] | 2009-05-19 09:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
09MANILA109 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT NOTIFIED OF SANCTIONS ON A.Q. KHAN [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-16 07:15:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNU GM PREL PARM EFIN RP |
09MANILA110 | DEMARCHE: PHILIPPINES SUPPORTS EXTENDING THE [...] (SBU) The Political Cooperation Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Southeast Asia Division confirmed January 16 that the Philippine government strongly supports extending for an additional year the mandate of the Tripartite Core Group (TCG) in Burma. The Political Cooperation [...] | 2009-01-16 07:17:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PHUM PREL RP BM |
09MANILA1107 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF DEFENSE SECRETARY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Secretary Gates, we appreciate your engagement with Philippine officials at Shangri-La and your visit to the Philippines. The Philippines has undergone many positive changes since the last visit of a U.S. Secretary of Defense in September 2000; many as a result of sustained U.S. [...] | 2009-05-22 07:53:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MPOS PINS PREL RP |
09MANILA111 | Heavy Rains Inundate the Philippines [...] Summary. Flood waters have inundated large areas in Eastern and Southern Philippines, killing several people, destroying property, and displacing thousands of families. About 300,000 people have been impacted. End summary. 2. The tail-end of a cold front has caused continuous rains since [...] | 2009-01-16 09:15:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV RP |
09MANILA1112 | STRONG PHILIPPINE REACTION TO DPRK NUCLEAR TEST [...] (SBU) Summary: Echoing President Obama's condemnation of North Korea's latest nuclear test as a reckless threat to the world's peace and security, the Philippine government reacted strongly in the wake of a May 25 nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK),pressing the [...] | 2009-05-26 08:13:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KN KS PARM PGOV PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA1121 | MICROFINANCE TO EMPOWER MUSLIM FILIPINAS [...] (U) Summary: The first Islamic microfinance program in the Philippines aims to empower Muslim women living in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, a region in the southern Philippines plagued by poverty and conflict. The intent is to expand the program nationwide to help Muslim Filipinas [...] | 2009-05-27 08:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PHUM KWMN KISL RP |
09MANILA1128 | PHILIPPINE FOREIGN SECRETARY ON NORTH KOREA, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a free-ranging private discussion over breakfast May 28, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo underscored to the Ambassador the gravity with which his government views recent provocative moves by North Korea, and he indicated that Philippine President Gloria Macapagal [...] | 2009-05-28 08:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB ETRD PARM PGOV PREL PTER RP KN |
09MANILA1138 | PHILIPPINES ABSTAINS ON WORLD BANK MEMBERSHIP FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-29 07:58:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PGOV PREL RP KV |
09MANILA1192 | Philippine First Quarter Growth Disappoints [...] (U) Summary: Philippine Gross Domestic Product fell 2.3% from the fourth quarter of 2008, the weakest performance in two decades. Capital formation dropped; personal consumption sputtered; and the government's much trumpeted fiscal stimulus did little to support economic growth. In response, [...] | 2009-06-04 05:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA1197 | HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION PUSHING FOR CONSTITUTIONAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an unexpected move four days before its summer recess, President Arroyo's supporters in the House of Representatives pushed through a resolution calling for Congress to convene a constituent assembly to propose amendments to the Constitution. The move triggered strong objectio [...] | 2009-06-04 10:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV RP |
09MANILA1199 | AMBASSADOR UNDERSCORES EDUCATION SUPPORT IN MARAWI CITY [...] Summary. During a May 27 visit to Marawi City, the Ambassador demonstrated continued U.S. support for education development programs in a predominantly Muslim area of conflict-affected central Mindanao. She welcomed the start of a new school year by showcasing the continued strong education [...] | 2009-06-05 04:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID TP RP |
09MANILA12 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES PEACE PROCESS, POLITICAL [...] (C) During a breakfast meeting January 5, the Ambassador and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Romulo discussed the Philippine peace talks with Muslim insurgents, potential for changes to the Philippine Constitution, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and external political issues. On th [...] | 2009-01-05 07:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1204 | NPA ADMITS TO KILLING ITS OWN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In what may signal an internal power struggle within its ranks, or a message intended for those they believe are cooperating with Philippine authorities, the New People's Army (NPA) recently admitted responsibility for killing one of their veteran officials and the sister of an [...] | 2009-06-05 06:58:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
09MANILA1207 | POLITICAL MANEUVERS SHIFT ELECTION LANDSCAPE [...] (C) SUMMARY: With time dwindling to line up funding and party support, presidential hopefuls increased efforts to break away from the pack, or undermine their rivals. The hasty merger of parties loyal to President Arroyo and former President Ramos appeared to bolster Malacanang Palace's king [...] | 2009-06-05 07:53:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR RP |
09MANILA1209 | PRESSING PHILIPPINES ON SUDAN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR [...] (C) The Ambassador coordinated closely with French Ambassador Thierry Borja de Mozota June 5 on a joint effort to underscore to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) the depth of international concern regarding the human rights situation in Sudan and to urge the Philippine government to sup [...] | 2009-06-05 08:09:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | AORC PGOV PHUM PREL RP SU |
09MANILA1219 | NO BASIS FOR REMOVAL OF JOSE SISON'S TERRORIST [...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: Post believes it would be inadvisable for the Government of the Netherlands to remove New People's Army (NPA) leader Jose M. Sison's terrorist designation, as detailed in reftel A. The NPA continues to carry out terrorist attacks against commercial interests, ambushes of po [...] | 2009-06-08 08:30:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN ETTC KTFN PGOV PREL PTER RP NL |
09MANILA1220 | PHILIPPINE MUSLIM RELIGIOUS LEADERS REACT TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Muslim leaders from the National Ulama Conference of the Philippines addressed a letter to President Obama June 5 expressing their sincere appreciation for the President's remarks last week in Cairo on U.S. relations with the Muslim world. The letter (full text para. 5),deliver [...] | 2009-06-08 08:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB PGOV RP |
09MANILA1254 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES FOREIGN SECRETARY, DIPLOMATIC [...] (C) In a June 11 private discussion over breakfast with Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo, the Ambassador underscored the extreme seriousness with which the United States views the Burmese junta's trumped-up charges against pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi, and the show trial [...] | 2009-06-11 07:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
09MANILA1261 | RECENT OPERATIONS UNDERSCORE PHILIPPINE MILITARY'S [...] (C) SUMMARY: Senior Philippine officials have recently emphasized to the Ambassador and other Mission officials that the military has been tasked with showing measurable progress against internal security threats over the next year, and that "a sense of urgency" must be communicated throughout [...] | 2009-06-11 09:15:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PGOV PINR PTER RP |
09MANILA1262 | RALLY AGAINST CONSTITUTIONAL REVISIONS DRAWS ONLY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Political opponents of President Arroyo who believe her supporters seek to amend the Constitution to keep her in office staged a modest demonstration in Manila's business district June 10. While the rally paled in significance and size to the People Power demonstrations that ous [...] | 2009-06-11 09:20:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM RP |
09MANILA1269 | SECURITY FORCES CAPTURE KEY TERRORIST IN MINDANAO [...] (C) In a significant counterterrorism success, elements of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police (PNP) June 11 captured Ansar Bernardino Venancio, a known Moro Islamic Liberation Front Special Operations Group (MILF-SOG) member and Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) associate, in Marawi C [...] | 2009-06-15 07:44:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MAS MCAP PINR PREL RP |
09MANILA1273 | NOMINATION FOR AWARD FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE: QUEZON [...] Post is pleased to nominate Quezon Power Limited Company, one of the Philippines largest power generation companies, for the Award for Corporate Excellence in the small/medium enterprise category. The company operates a 460-megawatt coal-fired power plant with a 31-kilometer transmission line [...] | 2009-06-15 08:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP EINV ELAB ETRD KSEP SENV RP |
09MANILA1274 | NOMINATION FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD: CHEVRON [...] Post is pleased to nominate Chevron Philippines Incorporated in the large enterprise category for the 2009 Award for Corporate Excellence in recognition of its significant contributions to the Philippines over the past 90 years. Chevron began operations in the Philippines in 1917, making it on [...] | 2009-06-15 08:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP EINV ELAB ETRD KSEP SENV RP |
09MANILA1275 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES IN MUSLIM COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN SOUTHERN [...] Summary: Ambassador Kenney's June 4th visit to Zamboanga City showcased continuing U.S. commitment to the economic and social development of Mindanao. The Ambassador launched the OneWoman Initiative, a USG-funded project to empower Islamic women leaders, and spoke at a U.S.-sponsored multicu [...] | 2009-06-15 08:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA128 | ARROYO CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT OBAMA, PRAISES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a remarkable, heartfelt speech on the morning of President Obama's inauguration, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo warmly welcomed the new American President to the world stage, praising the "special relationship" between the Philippines and the U.S. and recalling the deep hi [...] | 2009-01-21 10:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1283 | USG-PHILIPPINES RENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS [...] Summary: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) both assist the Philippines in renewable, clean, and efficient energy projects. USG agencies are also facilitating regional conferences on climate change and clean energy. USAID and t [...] | 2009-06-16 22:38:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TRGY TSPL ECIN ECON APECO ENRG EAID PGOV RP |
09MANILA1308 | PHILIPPINE REACTIONS TO 2009 TRAFFICKING IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Official Philippine reaction to the country's Tier Two Watch List ranking in the 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report has been one of muted disappointment, largely due to effective Mission pre-briefing with a wide range of anti-trafficking stakeholders in the government, from the Fo [...] | 2009-06-19 07:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM PHUM ELAB RP |
09MANILA1317 | PHILIPPINES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1874 [...] (C) Per reftel, Ambassador and other Embassy staff engaged in a robust outreach effort June 22 to senior-most levels of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) regarding the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1874 on North Korea. In the absence of Philippine Foreign [...] | 2009-06-22 08:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KN MNUC PARM PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1318 | PHILIPPINES SEEKS BETTER FOOTING FOR REENGAGEMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine government continues to commit publicly to a resumption of peace negotiations with separatist Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines, but its overtures have not elicited a clear response from the rebel group. The government views peace as "tough, but not imposs [...] | 2009-06-22 08:59:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA1323 | PHILIPPINE WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER EDUCATES CHILDREN ON [...] SUMMARY: Inspired by the Department-produced message by Jane Goodall to stem the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products, Mission Manila invited Filipino youth to the Wildlife Rescue Center to hear about the U.S. and Philippine anti-wildlife trafficking initiatives. To celebrate Worl [...] | 2009-06-23 07:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO SENV KSCA TSPL EAID RP |
09MANILA1324 | SIX MONTHS LATER, RED CROSS HOSTAGE STILL HELD BY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Nearly six months after his January 15 kidnapping by the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group on Jolo Island, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worker Eugenio Vagni remains captive despite recent aggressive military operations that have tightened the cordon around Abu Sayyaf [...] | 2009-06-23 07:37:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KISL MOPS PGOV PINR PTER RP |
09MANILA1337 | PHILIPPINES MOVING TO IMPLEMENT UNSCR 1874 ON [...] (C) In a followup conversation June 23 with Acting Foreign Secretary Franklin Ebdalin, the Ambassador stressed that North Korea's nuclear testing represented a major threat to the region and to our respective countries, and that it was vital that all concerned partners move rapidly to impleme [...] | 2009-06-24 08:03:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KN MNUC PARM PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1350 | PHILIPPINES REACTS TO IRANIAN ELECTION VIOLENCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Allegations of electoral fraud and violent supression of public protest in Iran have sparked widespread condemnation among Philippine government officials, media, and the general public. Beyond concern for the fate of pro-democracy activists as well as approximately 8,000 Overs [...] | 2009-06-26 06:24:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL IR RP |
09MANILA1351 | Philippine Growth Target Cut, Fiscal Deficit Up [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippine government further cut economic growth targets and increased its budget deficit ceiling after disappointing first-quarter economic growth data (Ref A). The official unemployment rate has tapered, but more Filipinos are working fewer hours. While some groups push [...] | 2009-06-26 07:14:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA1358 | HAGUE CONVENTION ADOPTIONS IN THE PHILLIPPINES, [...] SUMMARY: Embassy Manila has seen smooth processing of adoption cases in the first year under the Hague Adoption Convention Requirements (Hague Convention). Communication between Post and the GOP on this matter has been excellent. Helping the transition go smoothly was the fact that the Phili [...] | 2009-06-29 09:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CASC KOCI CMGT RP |
09MANILA1362 | PHILIPPINE TROOPS TO JOIN UNITED NATIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine government has announced that a battalion of 340 Philippine military and law enforcement personnel is expected to join United Nations peacekeepers in the Golan Heights soon. The dispatch of this battalion, which will serve with the United Nations Disengagement Ob [...] | 2009-06-29 10:21:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PGOV PINR PREL RP SY UNDOF |
09MANILA1363 | AMCIT IN ALLEGED ABDUCTION TO SUE PHILIPPINE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a story widely covered by the Philippine press, an American citizen who claimed to have been abducted by Philippine security forces (reftel) said at a June 27 Los Angeles press conference that she would file a lawsuit against Philippine officials through a U.S. federal court and [...] | 2009-06-29 11:07:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC CASC PHUM PTER RP |
09MANILA1390 | Philippine Civil Aviation Update [...] (SBU) Summary: The progress of the Philippine civil aviation regulator towards regaining a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration 'Category 1' safety rating has been stymied by bureaucratic obstacles that block essential salary increases needed to attract and retain qualified personnel. There i [...] | 2009-07-01 05:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD RP |
09MANILA1397 | AMBASSADOR AND FOREIGN SECRETARY DISCUSS NORTH [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging July 1 breakfast meeting, the Ambassador asked that Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo press ASEAN to enlist Burmese cooperation on North Korean ship inspections, and Secretary Romulo requested a meeting with Secretary Clinton to discuss greater U.S.-A [...] | 2009-07-01 10:27:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PGOV PHUM PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA1414 | IN POOR HEALTH, FORMER PRESIDENT CORY AQUINO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino is in serious medical condition after a 15-month battle against cancer. Prospects for her recovery are dim. Family members rushed Aquino to Makati Medical Center nine days ago after she lost her appetite for food, and she has not eaten [...] | 2009-07-02 07:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV RP |
09MANILA1419 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - SUPPORTING NGO INVOLVEMENT AT [...] Post discussed reftel points with DFA's Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) Director Leah Ruiz, emphasizing U.S. opposition to the recommendation of the UN Committee on Nongovernmental Organizations to deny accreditation to the Democracy Coalition Project (DCP [...] | 2009-07-06 08:27:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
09MANILA142 | THE NEW PEOPLE'S ARMY POSTURING IN ADVANCE OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: The New People's Army (NPA) continues to pose a security challenge to Philippine military and law enforcement agencies, but although the NPA remains active in several provinces, its capacity to wage effective attacks against the government is diminishing on a national scale. In [...] | 2009-01-22 07:18:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PTER RP |
09MANILA1431 | AMBASSADOR FOSTERS AMERICAN BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador visited Cebu City June 28 to highlight bilateral cooperation with the Philippines in the areas of food and agricultural trade, business development, and environmental conservation. The Ambassador delivered opening remarks at two events: the Second Conference of Coastal [...] | 2009-07-08 00:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA1436 | Philippine Position on the ITSO Extraordinary Assembly [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-08 04:06:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ECPS EFIN INTELSAT KTIA PREL RP TSPA |
09MANILA1440 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CIA DIRECTOR LEON [...] (S) SUMMARY: Welcome to the Philippines, Director Panetta! Your visit to Manila will underscore the special ties we share with the Philippines, a strong regional ally in the fight against terrorism. The administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is strongly pro-U.S., and committed [...] | 2009-07-08 07:35:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | OVIP PGOV PINR PREL RP |
09MANILA1441 | TERRORIST BOMBINGS STRIKE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Beginning Saturday, July 4, widely dispersed bombings in the southern Philippines have claimed the lives of at least 8 persons, and wounded nearly 100 more. As the investigation continues, initial analysis suggests the recent bombings in Central Mindanao and Jolo Island may be [...] | 2009-07-08 10:52:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PARM PGOV PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA145 | Clark and Subic Freeports Sound but Slowing [...] (SBU) Summary: The former American bases at Clark and Subic Bay have become successful "special economic zones," a designation for areas with relatively attractive investment regulations. They benefit from their excellent transportation facilities and the country's English-speaking, educated [...] | 2009-01-22 09:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1455 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES IN MUSLIM COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN SOUTHERN [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-10 06:16:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA1460 | 2008 RESULTS OF THE GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Econ delivered talking points on the results of the 2008 annual review of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Thomas Aquino, on July 8. Aquino said that the Department of Trade & Industry will issue a press r [...] | 2009-07-10 07:29:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON RP |
09MANILA1462 | BUILDING BRIDGES TO PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN ZAMBOANGA [...] Summary. During a July 7 visit to Zamboanga City, the Ambassador highlighted the depth and longevity of U.S. commitment to peace and prosperity in Mindanao. The Ambassador spoke at the inaugurations of three USG-sponsored projects, including a commercial wireless internet broadband (WiMax) s [...] | 2009-07-10 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA1465 | FOREIGN SECRETARY REQUESTS ASEAN MEETING WITH [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-10 09:43:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL RP |
09MANILA1467 | REVIEW OF UN 1267 SANCTIONS TRANCHE 1 AND 2 NAMES [...] Post discussed reftel points with Mr. Winston Almeda, Special Assistant for Counterterrorism to the Undersecretary for Special Concerns in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Mr. Almeda conveyed the DFA's appreciation for our notifying them of the key findings of the USG review, and sai [...] | 2009-07-13 08:08:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PREL PTER RP UNSC |
09MANILA1468 | LAST REMAINING ICRC HOSTAGE EUGENIO VAGNI RELEASED [...] (C) SUMMARY: The last of three International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) workers kidnapped January 15 on Jolo island in the southern Philippines by Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists was released early Sunday morning, July 12. The 62-year-old Italian engineer, Eugenio Vagni, was release [...] | 2009-07-13 10:18:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER PINR KISL IT RP |
09MANILA1497 | PHILIPPINES POSITIVE ON U.S.-RUSSIA PRESIDENTIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-15 09:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL RP RS |
09MANILA1500 | MALACANANG: NO AMNESTY FOR TERRORISTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Malacanang Palace and numerous legislative leaders have rejected a July 14 suggestion by Philippine National Red Cross Chairman Senator Richard Gordon that the government grant amnesty to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists who kidnapped three International Committee of the Red Cro [...] | 2009-07-17 04:22:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KISL PGOV PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA1521 | PHILIPPINES PUSHES ASEAN ON NORTH KOREA, BURMA [...] (C) In a frank private July 20 discussion over breakfast with the Ambassador, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo expressed dismay at ASEAN's timid stance on issues pertaining to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Burma. Secretary Romulo related his impression of an [...] | 2009-07-20 07:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PGOV PHUM PREL RP KN BM |
09MANILA153 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT EYES PEACE TALKS, BUT SOME [...] (C) SUMMARY: At a private January 15 breakfast with the Ambassador, Presidential Peace Process Adviser Hermogenes Esperon was upbeat on prospects for peace with Muslim insurgents in Mindanao. With April as a new target date for a resumption of talks, Esperon said, the groundwork for new negot [...] | 2009-01-23 08:30:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
09MANILA154 | Philippine Nuclear Plans [...] Summary: The Philippines is considering rehabilitating a never-used nuclear plant built in the 1980s, and recently entered into an agreement with the Korean Electric Power Corporation to study the feasibility of operating that plant. End summary. 2. Westinghouse completed a nuclear power [...] | 2009-01-25 23:31:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO RP |
09MANILA1561 | VISIT TO BAGUIO CELEBRATES AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE AND [...] SUMMARY. Ambassador July 9 and 10 visit to Baguio celebrated the simultaneous July 4 holidays of American Independence and Philippine-American Friendship Day. The Ambassador participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Baguio Mayor officially opening the Picturing America exhibit in the [...] | 2009-07-23 10:42:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA1563 | PHILIPPINES-JAPAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary: Since the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA, the first Philippine bilateral free trade agreement) became effective in December 2008 (reftel),its impact has been more on the movement of people than goods, and significant barriers to investment in the Philip [...] | 2009-07-24 06:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1567 | UPDATE ON DEMARCHE REQUEST SUPPORTING NGO [...] (C) In a follow-up to reftel A, post inquired July 24 of DFA's Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) Director Leah Ruiz if the Philippine government had decided whether to support ECOSOC consultative status for the Democracy Coalition Project, and deferral back to th [...] | 2009-07-24 08:20:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP |
09MANILA1568 | SUSPENSION OF MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST ROGUE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a demonstration of resolve to pursue peace with Muslim separatists during her final 10 months in office, President Arroyo on July 23 announced the suspension of offensive military operations against rogue Muslim rebels in central Mindanao, setting her administration down an amb [...] | 2009-07-24 08:52:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER EAID RP |
09MANILA1569 | AMCIT RETURNS TO PHILIPPINES TO TESTIFY ON ALLEGED [...] (C) SUMMARY: AmCit social activist Melissa Roxas returned to the Philippines this week to participate in hearings at the Commission on Human Rights and Court of Appeals on her alleged May abduction and torture in Tarlac Province by persons she believed to be government security forces. The [...] | 2009-07-24 09:04:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC CASC PHUM PTER RP |
09MANILA1575 | INFORMAL PEACE TALKS THIS WEEK; MUSLIM GROUP SEEKS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Peace panel members from the Mindanao-based rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will meet their Philippine government counterparts in Kuala Lumpur this week -- the first full meeting of the two peace panels this year, a MILF panel member told the Ambassador July 27. T [...] | 2009-07-27 12:04:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER EAID RP |
09MANILA1586 | THE BEST DEFENSE: IN FINAL ADDRESS TO THE NATION, ARROYO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In her ninth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA) July 27, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo confidently touted a seemingly endless list of economic achievements: the country's resilience in the face of the global financial crisis; its successful welfare, social, and infr [...] | 2009-07-28 10:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINS PINR SOCI PTER ECON KPAO ASEC RP |
09MANILA1617 | "ICON OF DEMOCRACY" PRESIDENT CORY AQUINO PASSES AWAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, cherished as "President Cory" by the people of the Philippines, passed away August 1 at Makati Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Hospitalized for her deteriorating health since late June (reftel),Aquino succumbed to hea [...] | 2009-08-01 11:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1618 | "ICON OF DEMOCRACY" PRESIDENT CORY AQUINO PASSES AWAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, cherished as "President Cory" by the people of the Philippines, passed away August 1 at Makati Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Hospitalized for her deteriorating health since late June (reftel),Aquino succumbed to hea [...] | 2009-08-01 11:44:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1645 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO RESUME TALKS WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: As referred to briefly in President Arroyo's July 27 State of the Nation Address (reftel A),long-defunct negotiations with the communist-affiliated National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) coalition will likely be resumed in Oslo, Norway during the second week of Aug [...] | 2009-08-04 09:30:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PGOV PINR PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA1650 | AMBASSADOR SHOWCASES U.S. ROLE IN CREATING A PEACEFUL, [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Ambassador traveled July 17-18 to Davao City on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, underscoring the continuing U.S. commitment to the economic and social development of the region. The trip included the Ambassador's keynote address at a conference for graduat [...] | 2009-08-04 10:16:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA1653 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF ADMIRAL TIMOTHY KEATING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Admiral Keating, we look forward to welcoming you back to Manila for the 2009 Mutual Defense Board/Security Engagement Board (MDB/SEB). The robust U.S.-Philippines bilateral relationship has recently withstood court challenges to the Visiting Forces Agreement, but remains very [...] | 2009-08-06 04:02:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MPOS PINS PREL RP |
09MANILA166 | MILF MEMBERS GET LIFE TERMS FOR DEADLY 2000 BOMBING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Demonstrating the Philippine government's continued commitment to combating terrorism, on January 23, a Manila court sentenced three members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to terms of 20-40 years without parole for five deadly bombing attacks on December 30, 2000 across met [...] | 2009-01-26 10:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PTER RP |
09MANILA1663 | EMOTIONAL FAREWELL TO PRESIDENT CORY [...] (C) SUMMARY: The August 5 funeral of former President Corazon Aquino brought the Philippine nation together in an outpouring of affection and respect, a moment unprecedented in recent memory. Much as Cory Aquino united Filipinos during the 1986 uprising against dictator Ferdinand Marcos, sh [...] | 2009-08-06 11:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR RP |
09MANILA1679 | Philippine Export Controls Update [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippines has made notable progress towards creating an export control regime. Draft legislation regulating transfers of strategic goods has been introduced in both Houses of the Philippine Congress. In support of the legislation, the Embassy's Export Control and Relate [...] | 2009-08-07 10:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETTC PARM PREL KSTC RP |
09MANILA1711 | PHILIPPINE OUTRAGE OVER AUNG SAN SUU KYI VERDICT [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an August 12 private breakfast with the Ambassador, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo expressed outrage over the guilty verdict rendered in the case of detained Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, while frankly admitting his frustration in searching for a [...] | 2009-08-12 10:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM |
09MANILA1712 | FOREIGN SECRETARY ROMULO ON OVAL OFFICE, BURMA, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a private August 12 breakfast meeting with the Ambassador, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo expressed heartfelt appreciation for the warm reception President Arroyo's party received at the Oval Office on July 30, and for the highly successful cabinet-level meetings [...] | 2009-08-12 10:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM KN |
09MANILA1715 | PHILIPPINE MILITARY LAUNCHES MAJOR STRIKE AGAINST [...] (S) SUMMARY: The Philippine military struck hard August 12 and 13 against Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists on the violence-ridden island of Basilan in the southern Philippines, and appears to have killed more than 20 terrorists in an aggressive -- but costly -- operation. Unconfirmed reports [...] | 2009-08-13 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | MOPS PTER PINR PGOV RP |
09MANILA1716 | MELISSA ROXAS CASE UPDATE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Melissa Roxas, the 31-year-old Filipino-American community activist who alleges she was abducted and tortured in May by individuals she believed to be Philippine security forces, returned to the Philippines July 21. She has since offered testimony to the Philippine Commission o [...] | 2009-08-13 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA1717 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL NELSON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Senator and Mrs. Nelson, welcome to the Philippines! The relationship between the United States and the Philippines continue to remain strong. U.S. interests in this major non-NATO ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering economic growth, fighting terrorism, and providi [...] | 2009-08-13 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MOPS OVIP PINR PINS PREL RP |
09MANILA1721 | Philippine Renewable Energy Law a Regional Model [...] (SBU) Summary: Positioning to be a world leader in renewable energy, the Philippine has passed a new renewable energy law that improves the policy environment with fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to facilitate and expand investments in the sector. A recent USG visitor suggested the Philippi [...] | 2009-08-13 09:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENGR ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA1722 | PHIILIPPINES RESPONSE TO LETTER OF ASSISTANT USTR FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-13 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON RP |
09MANILA1725 | DUE DILIGENCE FOR CHEVRON FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD [...] (U) Post is pleased to learn that Chevron is on the short list for the Secretary's 2009 Award for Corporate Excellence. We believe that Chevron would be an excellent choice for this year's Award for Corporate Excellence and submit the following in response to reftel follow-up questions: A) [...] | 2009-08-14 06:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP EINV ELAB ETRD KSEP SENV RP |
09MANILA1737 | Regional Free Trade and U.S. Agriculture Exports [...] (U) Summary: Scheduled January 2010 tariff reductions under ASEAN-centered free trade agreements may reduce the $1.7 billion of U.S. food and agricultural exports to the Philippines. Secretary Clinton's July 22 speech on the U.S. intent to participate fully in the region was welcomed by AmCh [...] | 2009-08-17 09:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ETRD EINV ECON PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA1739 | EVEN AFTER DEADLY CLASH, GOVERNMENT AFFIRMS [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Arroyo affirmed her commitment August 15 to the renewed peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF),despite the involvement of some MILF fighters in the deaths of nearly two dozen Philippine soldiers last week in a military operation against terrorists o [...] | 2009-08-17 11:10:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER RP |
09MANILA1774 | PHILIPPINES MOVING SLOWLY ON CIVAIR SAFETY UPGRADE [...] (SBU) Contacts in the Philippine Civil Aviation Administration (CAAP) told Embassy officials August 17 that they continue to progress on air safety deficiencies in many critical areas indicated by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Remedying these shortcomings is essentia [...] | 2009-08-20 08:57:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD BEXP RP |
09MANILA1781 | SENATOR NELSON AND PGMA LAUD SECURITY COOPERATION, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an August 19 meeting at Malacanang Palace, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Senator Bill Nelson lauded the close intelligence and military cooperation that has enabled major successes against violent extremists in the southern Philippines. President Arroyo pledged to cont [...] | 2009-08-20 10:24:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL RP |
09MANILA1803 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (ICSC) [...] Emboff relayed reftel A demarche points to Director Leah Ruiz of DFA's Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) on August 21, and urged the Philippines to support U.S. candidate Lucretia Myers for the UN International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). Per reftel B, Post [...] | 2009-08-25 09:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER KAWC PREL UNGA RP KJUS KUNR |
09MANILA1827 | Prostitution, Human Trafficking, and U.S. Immigration [...] Summary: As a country facing major development and governance challenges, the Philippines remains a place where prostitution and human trafficking continue to afflict the lives of Filipino women, some of whom may seek better lives abroad through legal or illegal immigration. An analysis of c [...] | 2009-08-28 00:43:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KTIP CVIS RP |
09MANILA1835 | SCENESETTER FOR TRANSCOM COMMANDER GENERAL DUNCAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: General McNabb, welcome to the Philippines! The relationship between the United States and the Philippines continues to remain strong. U.S. interests in this Major Non-NATO Ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering economic growth, fighting terrorism, and providing s [...] | 2009-08-28 06:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MOPS OVIP PINR PINS PREL RP |
09MANILA1839 | INVITING ARF MEMBERS TO SEPT 16-18 ARF DISASTER [...] On August 27, POLOFF met with Philippine government ASEAN Affairs officer Bryan Baguio. Baguio, who was already well aware of the event, was enthusiastic about the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting planned for September 16-18 in Honolulu, saying that the Philippine government [...] | 2009-08-28 09:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ARF EAID MARR PREL RP |
09MANILA1840 | LETTER TO SECRETARY CLINTON FROM FOREIGN SECRETARY [...] (U) Embassy received diplomatic note 09-2509 from the Department of Foreign Affairs, transmitting a letter dated August 14 from Foreign Secretary Romulo for Secretary of State Clinton for the productive meeting they had in Washington July 31. Full text is provided in para 2. The Philippine [...] | 2009-08-28 09:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL RP |
09MANILA1841 | RAJAH SOLAIMAN TERRORIST LEADER APPREHENDED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Rajah Solaiman Movement (RSM) leader Dinno-Amor Rosalejos Pareja (a.k.a. "Khalil Pareja") was arrested August 21 at a Marawi City hideout by Philippine National Police (PNP),acting on a tip from an informant. Although RSM had been less active in recent years, Pareja had been ac [...] | 2009-08-28 09:38:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV KJUS RP |
09MANILA1843 | CONTENTIOUS VFA HEARING REVIVES CRITICISM OF U.S. [...] (C) Critics of the U.S.-Philippine Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) turned out in force for an August 27 oversight hearing chaired by one of the Philippines most strident and thorny politicians, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. The hearing came in response to a New York Times article that sta [...] | 2009-08-28 09:51:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS RP |
09MANILA1845 | DEFENSE SECRETARY DISCUSSES VFA, WASHINGTON VISIT [...] (C) In a one-on-one breakfast August 28, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro told the Ambassador that Senator Miriam Santiago was exploiting recent media attention to the U.S.-Philippine Visiting Forces Agreement in an effort to win left-wing backing for her Senate run. Teodoro voic [...] | 2009-08-28 11:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR PTER MOPS RP |
09MANILA1856 | MOMENTUM FOR AQUINO PRESIDENTIAL BID GROWS AS [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a surprise development, Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas on September 1 dropped his aggressive bid to seek the presidency in 2010, instead throwing his support to fellow Liberal Party Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino. Roxas ended his candidacy amid widespread emotion and nostalgia tr [...] | 2009-09-02 08:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR KDEM RP |
09MANILA186 | SECOND ULAMA CONFERENCE REACHES OUT TO PRESIDENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the Philippines' second-ever Ulama Conference, conference organizers provided an open letter to President Obama in which they expressed their heartfelt appreciation for his effort to reach out to them -- even as early as in his inaugural address, and their desire to strength [...] | 2009-01-29 06:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB PGOV RP |
09MANILA1872 | AMBASSADOR?S TRIP TO PUERTO PRINCESA HIGHLIGHTS POLICE [...] SUMMARY: An August 24, 2009, trip by the Ambassador to Puerto Princesa City in the island province of Palawan emphasized U.S. support for education, regional and local law enforcement concerns, and the environment. The Ambassador visited a school supported by the Peace Corps, attended a buil [...] | 2009-09-03 08:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EINV EAID RP SCUL |
09MANILA1901 | SENATOR AQUINO DECLARES PRESIDENTIAL BID [...] (C) SUMMARY: Appearing more confident and self-assured after a week of introspection, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino announced September 9 his intention to run as the Liberal Party candidate for president in the May 2010 election. Aquino, son of late President Corazon Aquino and assassinate [...] | 2009-09-09 10:23:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR KDEM RP |
09MANILA1909 | RAPID U.S./PHILIPPINES RESPONSE TO FERRY SINKING SAVES [...] (SBU) Summary: In yet another major maritime disaster, a large ferry carrying 968 manifested passengers and crew sank September 6 off the southwest coast of Mindanao island. As of early afternoon September 9, the Philippines National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) reported nine confirme [...] | 2009-09-10 02:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI EAGR SENV PREL RP |
09MANILA192 | JOINT PHILIPPINE OPERATION NABS TERRORIST LEADER [...] (S/NF) Philippine authorities conducted a joint operation on January 29, involving elements of the Philippine military and law enforcement agencies, that resulted in the arrest of Mokasid Dilna, Chief of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Special Operations Group (MILF-SOG). Dilna was appreh [...] | 2009-01-29 09:13:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET//NOFORN | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
09MANILA1922 | PHILIPPINE SEAWEED SECTOR PACES CHALLENGES [...] (SBU) Summary. For four decades, U.S Government-backed seaweed farming programs have promoted peace, security and economic development in some of the Philippines' poorest and least stable provinces. In conflict-affected Mindanao, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) [...] | 2009-09-11 10:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON KTER EISL EAID RP |
09MANILA1923 | PHILIPPINES IMPOSES PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG PRICE CONTROLS [...] (SBU) Summary: Government pressure on multinational pharmaceutical firms resulted in a 50 percent price reduction for 21 key medicines in the Philippines, phased in beginning August 15. President Macapagal-Arroyo had to issue an executive order forcing price drops on five of these medicines w [...] | 2009-09-11 10:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR EINV ECON RP |
09MANILA1941 | Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Fund [...] Summary: The USG-funded Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Fund (PTFCF) decided in recent meetings to become a sustainable source of funding for forest conservation work and to consider climate change mitigation and adaptation as a factor in selecting projects for funding. Since 2005, P [...] | 2009-09-14 09:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA1943 | FOREIGN SECRETARY ROMULO ON U.S.-ASEAN SUMMIT, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a private September 14 breakfast meeting with the Ambassador, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo pushed for the next U.S.-ASEAN Summit to be held in the United States, and said that a prominent Filipino Senate critic would soon raise the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) [...] | 2009-09-14 11:38:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID UNGA MARR KNNP LY KN IR RP |
09MANILA1966 | Power Outage Highlights Philippine Air Safety [...] (SBU) Summary: Insufficient backup generators to handle a brief power outage caused the failure of long range radar and communication systems at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA),delaying or cancelling 20 long-haul flights on September 13 and 14. The Manila International Airpor [...] | 2009-09-15 09:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD RP |
09MANILA1967 | SENATOR BLASTS EX-PRESIDENT ESTRADA FOR ILLEGAL [...] (C) In a widely anticipated speech on the Senate floor on September 14, Senator Panfilo Lacson publicly alleged that former President Joseph Estrada profited from various illegal acts during Estrada's presidency. Lacson also hinted that Estrada might bear culpability in a contracted double mur [...] | 2009-09-15 10:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR KDEM KCRM KJUS RP |
09MANILA1980 | GOVERNMENT, MUSLIM REBELS AGREE TO INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: In keeping with pledges made during President Arroyo's July visit to Washington, the Philippine government has advanced discussions with the southern Philippines rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) regarding international participation in the peace talks and, in the p [...] | 2009-09-16 10:19:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KISL RP |
09MANILA1988 | RULING COALITION SELECTS SECDEF TEODORO AS 2010 [...] (C) SUMMARY: The outlines of the Philippine presidential race came more clearly into focus September 16 as President Arroyo's ruling coalition settled on Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro as its standard bearer for the May 2010 election. After weeks of uncertainty that caused Teo [...] | 2009-09-17 09:20:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM RP |
09MANILA2000 | SENATORS CALL FOR VFA RENEGOTIATION [...] (C) On September 14, seven Philippine Senators introduced a resolution calling on the Arroyo administration to renegotiate the U.S.-Philippine Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). The seven Senators are important legislators, including the Chair and Co-Chair of the Legislative Oversight commissio [...] | 2009-09-18 07:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR RP |
09MANILA2002 | PHILIPPINES PREPARES FOR ILO HIGH-LEVEL MISSION ON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Philippine government is prepared to welcome and provide its full support to next week's High-Level Mission from the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Geneva headquarters to investigate allegations of labor rights abuses as well as eight ongoing complaints filed wit [...] | 2009-09-18 10:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PHUM PGOV RP |
09MANILA2031 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] (U) Post delivered reftel demarche to the Department of Foreign Affairs Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) Director Leah Ruiz. Post emphasized U.S. support for defending the universality of human rights and the responsibility of governments to respect the r [...] | 2009-09-24 08:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UN UNHRC RP |
09MANILA2038 | GRP PLANS FORMAL REVIEW OF VFA TO DEFUSE SENATE [...] (C) The Philippine Senate is applying increasing pressure on the Arroyo administration to renegotiate or abrogate the U.S.-Philippine Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). A preliminary September 23 Philippine Senate voice vote on a non-binding resolution calling for VFA renegotiation heralds fina [...] | 2009-09-24 10:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS EAID RP |
09MANILA2046 | DECLARATION OF DISASTER: TROPICAL STORM ONDOY [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARA 4. 2. AS A RESULT OF THE TROPICAL STORM ONDOY DISASTER WHICH STRUCK THE PHILIPPINES ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2009, THE U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINES HAS DETERMINED THAT THE DISASTER IS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE THAT IT IS BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF THE [...] | 2009-09-28 07:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2049 | TROPICAL STORM ONDOY LASHES MANILA; [...] (U) On Saturday September 26 tropical storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana) deposited 16 inches of rain in 12 hours and inundated large sections of Metro Manila and the island of Luzon. The storm accelerated and changed course as it arrived in Luzon, and caught the Philippines unprepared [...] | 2009-09-28 09:14:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2055 | TWO U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS KILLED IN ROADSIDE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two U.S. Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P) servicemembers on the island of Jolo were killed in a roadside explosion on the morning of September 29 as they traveled in an armored vehicle with Philippine military personnel to support humanitarian projects. [...] | 2009-09-29 08:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA2056 | DEATH TOLL RISES AS MANILA DRIES OUT FROM TROPICAL [...] (U) The death toll from tropical storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana) climbed to 240 as of Tuesday September 29 as Metro Manila and 27 surrounding provinces dig out from the mud and debris deposited by the storm's record breaking rains and flooding. The Philippines' National Disaster Coord [...] | 2009-09-29 08:29:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2070 | STILL IN SHOCK FROM TROPICAL STORM ONDOY MANILA BRACES FOR [...] (U) Casualties from tropical storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana) reached 246 dead, and 42 missing as of Wednesday, September 30. While major thoroughfares are now passable and the Manila international airport has reopened, all Manila public schools and the primary hospital in hard hit ne [...] | 2009-09-30 09:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2071 | UPDATE ON FATAL IED ATTACK ON U.S. AND PHILIPPINE [...] (C) SUMMARY: While the picture is far from complete, additional information is now available regarding the September 29 roadside attack on a U.S.-Philippine convoy in Jolo that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. and one Philippine servicemen (Ref A). It is not yet known whether U.S. troops w [...] | 2009-09-30 09:52:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL MARR ASEC RP |
09MANILA2089 | PRESIDENTIAL AIDE DISCUSSES FLOOD RESPONSE, JOLO [...] (C) Presidential Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita described to the Ambassador the dedication of President Arroyo and Defense Secretary Teodoro to flood relief efforts. Over a one-on-one breakfast on October 1, Ermita said the GRP was investigating the explosion responsible for two American [...] | 2009-10-01 07:48:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR PINS EAID ELAB MOPS RP |
09MANILA2098 | U.S. UPS AID AS MANILA STRUGGLES WITH TROPICAL STORM ONDOY [...] (SBU) Summary. Even as Super Typhoon Pepeng (international name Parma) threatens the country anew, Philippine officials are struggling to cope with the over 400,000 displaced people and 293 deaths caused by tropical storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana). Agricultural losses, while significa [...] | 2009-10-02 09:06:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2108 | Manila Response: Marine Scientific Research Authorizations [...] ESTH Officer Dovas A. Saulys, under the Economic Section, is the officer in Manila responsible for marine scientific research authorizations. His tour of duty in Manila ends August 2012. He is assisted by Maria Theresa N. Villa, Economic Specialist. 2. Philippine regulators require a lea [...] | 2009-10-05 08:16:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY KSCA EAID RP |
09MANILA2110 | PEACE ADVISER OUTLINES STATUS OF PEACE TALKS WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Peace Process Adviser Secretary Avelino Razon discussed with the Ambassador October 1 the state of progress in the Philippine government's three main peace processes with separatist and insurgent groups. Talks with the southern Philippines' Muslim separatist group Moro Islamic Li [...] | 2009-10-05 08:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KISL PTER PINS ASEC RP |
09MANILA2111 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BRIEFING ON P5+1 TALKS WITH [...] (U) Post discussed reftel points with DFA Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) Director Leah Ruiz regarding the October 1 P5 1 talks with Iran. Post emphasized that the discussions were a constructive beginning; that they must now be followed by positive action [...] | 2009-10-05 08:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM PHUM PREL UN IR RP |
09MANILA2112 | U.S. AIDS PHILIPPINES IN TIME OF TYPHOON NEED [...] (SBU) Tropical Storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana) dumped 16 inches of rain in 12 hours on Manila and the island of Luzon on September 26, killing 288 and displacing 700,000. One week later, Typhoon Pepeng (international name Parma) hit northern Luzon with 90 mile per hour winds, leaving [...] | 2009-10-05 09:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2125 | UPDATE ON TYPHOON DAMAGE AND U.S. DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO [...] (SBU) United States-sponsored disaster assistance to the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana continued in full force October 6. The Government of the Philippines' figures show 295 dead, 39 missing, and nearly 350,000 people still in evacuation centers. Government damage estimate [...] | 2009-10-06 08:52:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2133 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES BURMA, U.S.-ASEAN SUMMIT, [...] (C) In a one-on-one breakfast meeting on October 7, the Ambassador strongly urged Foreign Secretay Romulo to consider favorably our proposal for a November U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Singapore; Romulo preferred that the Summit take place in Bangkok or in the U.S. Romulo welcomed the outcome of the [...] | 2009-10-07 07:32:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID KNNP ASEAN IR BM RP |
09MANILA2136 | U.S. TYPHOON AID "FIRST, FAST, EFFECTIVE" SAYS PHILIPPINE [...] (SBU) At an October 7 meeting, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo thanked the Ambassador for U.S. aid for Typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana victims that was "first, fast, and got immediate relief to those that need it most." He also expressed his pleasure at having received a personal phone call [...] | 2009-10-07 08:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA214 | Geek Swaps Benefit U.S. and Philippines [...] Summary: U.S. agencies and private institutions have active science partnerships in the Philippines that build goodwill and capacity in both nations and add to global knowledge. The synergy that results from USG active engagement in science in the Philippines is beneficial to the work of USG [...] | 2009-02-02 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TSPL SENV ENRG TRGY TSPA EAGR RP |
09MANILA2140 | SUPERBLY EXECUTED U.S. MILITARY TYPHOON RELIEF EFFORT [...] (SBU) In recent days, both Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro (concurrently head of the Philippine National Disaster Coordinating Council)communicated to the Ambassador their deep gratitude for U.S. disaster relief assistance in the wake of Typho [...] | 2009-10-08 08:19:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2145 | INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION, SUPPORT FOR U.S. [...] (SBU) Embassy delivered reftel demarche to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),Office of United Nations and International Organizations, Director Leah Ruiz on September 25, 2009. Ruiz's assistant later informed us that they are waiting for further instructions and will send a formal response [...] | 2009-10-09 08:51:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC IMO EWWT PHSA RP |
09MANILA2149 | FLOODS ISOLATE THOUSANDS IN CENTRAL LUZON/ U.S. RELIEF [...] (SBU) Heavy rains from the lingering Tropical Storm Pepeng (international name Parma) have forced dams in the upper Agno River basin to release large amounts of water that threaten to affect up to two million residents of central Luzon. According to press reports and contacts in the area, the [...] | 2009-10-09 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2155 | U.S. MILITARY RELIEF EFFORT ENDS AS FLOODS RECEDE IN [...] (SBU) Summary. Typhoon Pepeng (international name Parma) has claimed over 300 lives and forced more than 80,000 into evacuation centers across Luzon island, according to the Philippines National Disaster Coordinating Council. The U.S. military repeated its highly successful Typhoon Ondoy resc [...] | 2009-10-13 08:40:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2163 | GOLDSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] On October 14, POLCOUNS delivered Reftel talking points on the Goldstone Report to two senior Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials. Assistant Secretaries Evan Garcia (International Organizations Affairs) and Lori Yparraguirre (American Affairs) said that they fully underst [...] | 2009-10-14 09:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL RP |
09MANILA2165 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DRAFT RESOLUTION ON [...] Post discussed reftel points with DFA's Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO),and thanked the Philippines for speaking up at the negotiating sessions to offer their qualified support of the Independent Expert mandate. Post also requested that the Philippine g [...] | 2009-10-14 23:52:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PHUM PREL KWMN SOCI HRC UN RP |
09MANILA2176 | INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION, SUPPORT FOR U.S. [...] (SBU) Embassy delivered Ref A demarche to Department of Foreign Affairs, Office of United Nations and International Organizations on September 25, 2009. On October 14, we received a diplomatic note from the Department of Foreign Affairs stating that the Philippines will support the U.S. candi [...] | 2009-10-16 04:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC IMO EWWT PHSA RP |
09MANILA218 | PHILIPPINE DEFENSE SECRETARY BELIEVES TIME IS [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging discussion with senior Philippine defense officials January 29, the Ambassador emphasized that the United States and the Philippines have scored a number of successes on the security cooperation and counterterrorism fronts over the last several years, and that [...] | 2009-02-03 00:32:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
09MANILA2182 | SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY VILSACK'S VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) Welcome to the Philippines. Following closely after two natural disasters that have affected millions of lives and damaged agricultural production, your visit holds special significance for the Embassy as well as for the Filipino people and government. Your visit will attract significa [...] | 2009-10-16 08:19:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL RP |
09MANILA2198 | CHARGE DISCUSSES PEACE PROSPECTS, TERRORISM WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Chairman Murad Ebrahim of the separatist group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) welcomed the Charge d'Affaires October 16 to MILF headquarters in Mindanao to discuss recent progress in informal peace talks with the Philippine government and to express thanks for U.S. developme [...] | 2009-10-19 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV PINS EAID KISL RP |
09MANILA2199 | POLITICAL CONCERNS IN ILOCOS NORTE [...] (C) Ilocos Norte, the birthplace of former President Ferdinand Marcos, is one of the Philippines' northernmost provinces, home to over 500,000 residents. The Marcos family remains influential there; Ferdinand Marcos Jr. holds one of the province's two seats in the House of Representatives, and [...] | 2009-10-19 09:44:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM ECON RP CH |
09MANILA2216 | CHARGE D'AFFAIRES COURTESY CALL ON COTABATO CITY [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Charge d'Affaires on October 16 paid a courtesy call on Cotabato City Mayor Muslimin Sema, who welcomed the Charge on her first visit to the city. Sema expressed gratitude for U.S. development assistance and noted its tremendous impact on impoverished communities in central M [...] | 2009-10-21 09:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER PINS ASEC RP |
09MANILA2217 | PHILIPPINE PEACE PANEL CHAIR OUTLINES UPCOMING [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Charge d'Affaires met Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary and Peace Process Chair Rafael Seguis October 15 to discuss the Philippine government's expectations for planned informal talks later this month in Kuala Lumpur with leaders of the southern Philippines separati [...] | 2009-10-21 09:09:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINS KISL RP |
09MANILA2218 | FORMER PRESIDENT ESTRADA ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL RUN [...] (C) Former President Joseph Estrada announced on October 21 his intention to run for President in 2010, with Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as his running mate. Estrada, forced out of the presidential palace by a 2001 uprising, remains popular with a meaningfully large segment of the electorate d [...] | 2009-10-22 08:48:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR PINS KJUS KCRM RP |
09MANILA2220 | IRISH PRIEST IS LATEST FOREIGNER KIDNAPPED IN [...] (C) Summary: An Irish priest, Father Michael Sinnott, was abducted on October 11 in what appears to be the latest in a series of kidnappings for ransom of foreigners in the southern region of Mindanao. Concern is growing for the health of Sinnott, who requires daily medication, since the kid [...] | 2009-10-22 09:13:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR RP |
09MANILA2230 | URGING ASEAN TO PRESS BURMA: PHILIPPINES RESPONSE [...] (SBU) External Chief delivered Ref A talking points on urging ASEAN to press Burma to take constructive steps, particularly at the ASEAN Summit, to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) East Asia Assistant Secretary Ronald Allarey and U.S. Affairs Office Director Deena Joy Amatong. Amatong repl [...] | 2009-10-23 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BM RP |
09MANILA2231 | PHILIPPINES RETHINKS DISASTER STRATEGY AS TYPHOON NEARS [...] (SBU) Summary. Threatened by a third typhoon in four weeks, the Philippine government has prepositioned emergency supplies, equipment and personnel in northern Luzon in the event Typhoon Ramil (international name Lupit) makes landfall there this weekend. U.S. military forces and equipment fro [...] | 2009-10-23 09:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2232 | DEFENSE SECRETARY ON DISASTER RELIEF, ARMED [...] (C) Summary: In a private October 22 breakfast meeting with the Ambassador, Philippine Defense Secretary and ruling party presidential candidate Gilberto Teodoro praised U.S. disaster relief assistance, requested reconstruction funds, and described the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as [...] | 2009-10-23 09:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID MARR RP |
09MANILA2253 | GOVERNMENT, MINDANAO REBELS PREPARE FOR MORE [...] (C) SUMMARY: At an October 26 meeting, Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Rafael Seguis reconfirmed the agenda for upcoming informal talks in Kuala Lumpur with a southern Philippines rebel group and asked the DCM for an outline of her October 16 visit to the rebels' headquarters near [...] | 2009-10-27 04:09:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINS RP |
09MANILA2272 | PHILIPPINES' FIRST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] SUMMARY: On September 29, a regional trial court in Manila convicted and sentenced two human traffickers -- including a police officer -- to life in prison and fined them two million pesos (USD 42,500) for the trafficking of minors in 2005. The convicted police officer owned and operated a [...] | 2009-10-28 08:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KWMN EAID RP |
09MANILA2273 | GOVERNMENT AND INSURGENTS AGREE ON FORMAL PEACE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Taking another step forward for peace in the southern Philippines, the Philippine government and rebel group peace panels signed an agreement October 27 in Kuala Lumpur on the protection of civilian populations in armed conflict and set tentative dates for resuming formal peace ta [...] | 2009-10-28 08:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINS RP |
09MANILA2281 | Philippine Economic Update [...] (SBU) Summary: The government's economic team reports that the Philippine economy continues to grow. The balance of payments is in surplus; international reserves are at a record high; foreign direct investment is increasing; the banking system remains sound; and the stock market is reboundin [...] | 2009-10-31 23:08:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA2288 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - POSSIBLE UN CONVENTION [...] (U) Post delivered reftel points to Director Joy Tirol of the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),underscoring the U.S. opposition to the adoption by the Ad Hoc Committee on Complementary Standards of any new con [...] | 2009-11-03 05:57:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL RP |
09MANILA2289 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, [...] Post delivered reftel points to Director Joy Tirol of the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),soliciting the Philippines' cooperation and support for the key U.S. human rights priorities for the UNGA's 2009 Third [...] | 2009-11-03 07:49:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UN RP |
09MANILA2290 | SENATOR VILLAR GOES ON THE OFFENSIVE IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a private breakfast with the Ambassador October 28, a relaxed and confident Senator Manuel "Manny" Villar said he would focus his presidential campaign message on the need for an accomplished, pragmatic leader in Malacanang, and criticized his opponents as inexperienced, behol [...] | 2009-11-03 07:55:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA2292 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT POSITIVE ON POSSIBLE [...] (SBU) Summary: Post delivered Reftel demarche on possible Philippine government prosecution of pirates and received a very positive response from the Philippine Secretary of Justice. End summary. 2. (SBU) On October 28, Embassy Manila Legal Attache and Political/External Chief met with Se [...] | 2009-11-03 09:49:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KJUS SO RP |
09MANILA2308 | HUMANITARIAN IMPACTS OF TYPHOON MIRINAE MITIGATED WITH [...] Summary. As of November 2, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) reported that Typhoon Mirinae, locally known as Santi, affected more than 54,600 individuals, leaving 18 dead, nearly 19,400 people displaced, and an estimated 12,8 [...] | 2009-11-04 07:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2311 | THE GOLDSTONE REPORT: PHILIPPINE VIEWS [...] (C) Post delivered reftel talking points on the Goldstone Report to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Director for UN and IO affairs Leah Ruiz on November 4. Ruiz explained that the DFA in Manila had not yet received from its UN mission a report on the upcoming UNGA debate and resolution. N [...] | 2009-11-04 09:39:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PTER KPAL IS RP |
09MANILA2323 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL SPEIER [...] (SBU) Welcome to the Philippines. Following on major U.S. disaster relief assistance in the wake of storms that have affected millions of lives, your visit holds special significance for the Embassy as well as for the Filipino people and government. Many Filipinos will study the content of y [...] | 2009-11-05 09:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP EAID PREL RP |
09MANILA2324 | YOUR VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES [...] (C) Madam Secretary: Welcome to Manila; Filipinos are thrilled to have you visit. The Philippines is a vibrant and youthful nation, replete with young, outward-looking people concerned about global issues, and eager to apply the values that American democracy enshrines to change their own soci [...] | 2009-11-05 09:15:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS EAID SCUL KDEM RP |
09MANILA2327 | Philippines: Intellectual Property Rights Updates for [...] Summary. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced in April 2009 that the Philippines would remain on the intellectual property rights (IPR) Special 301 Watch List, but that USTR would conduct an Out-of-Cycle Review (OCR) to gauge progress on key issues. While progress is being made in ju [...] | 2009-11-06 06:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR ECON RP |
09MANILA2329 | SECRETARY VILSACK LEADS U.S. AGRIBUSINESS TRADE AND [...] (SBU) Summary: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack led a U.S. Trade and Investment Mission (TIM) to the Philippines October 24 - 27, 2009. The Secretary's visit, less than one month after the Philippines was hit by two major storms, highlighted the USG's continuing support of a long-stan [...] | 2009-11-09 00:06:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL RP |
09MANILA2339 | ADDITIONAL USG DISASTER AID FOR PHILIPPINES [...] (SBU) The U.S. Government (USG) is providing $5.2 million in new disaster relief assistance to the Philippines to meet vital education, water and sanitation, health, and disaster preparedness needs. These funds are in addition to the more than $16 million in rescue and relief aid that the USG [...] | 2009-11-10 08:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2359 | DCM VISIT TO PROVINCIAL CAPITAL SHOWCASES U.S. CONTRIBUTION [...] SUMMARY. The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) visited Cagayan de Oro, a vibrant city in Northern Mindanao, October 23-24 and showcased the continuing U.S. commitment to the economic and social development of the Philippines. The DCM presided over the conferral of an internationally recognized fo [...] | 2009-11-12 04:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA236 | COMMENT ON DOL DRAFT LIST FOR TVPRA [...] Embassy Manila appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Labor's (DOL) draft Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) report (reftel A),which lists goods that DOL/ILAB believes are produced by forced labor or child labor in violation of international stand [...] | 2009-02-04 04:36:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KTIP RP |
09MANILA2382 | AMBASSADOR HONORS WORLD WAR II HEROES AND EMPHASIZES AN [...] SUMMARY. On October 20, the Ambassador addressed President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and other dignitaries at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the Leyte Gulf Landings in Leyte Province, in Eastern Visayas. The Ambassador reminded the audience of the shared history between the United States [...] | 2009-11-13 08:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA239 | PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT ARROYO'S TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON [...] (C) SUMMARY: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has made last-minute plans to travel to Washington later this week to attend the 2009 National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, February 5 and meet with members of the U.S. Congress. President Arroyo, like so many around the world, has [...] | 2009-02-04 07:24:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PGOV PREL RP BA |
09MANILA2391 | KIDNAPPERS RELEASE IRISH PRIEST AFTER ONE MONTH OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: Irish priest Michael Sinnott was released by his kidnappers in the early morning hours of November 12, one month after his abduction in Pagadian City in the southern island of Mindanao. While no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping, Philippine prosecutors have file [...] | 2009-11-16 09:14:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS MARR PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA2393 | AMBASSADOR AND NEW PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER DISCUSS [...] (C) Newly appointed Presidential Peace Process Adviser Annabelle Abaya told the Ambassador November 5 she hoped to further the Philippine government's peace negotiations with a variety of insurgent groups in the eight months remaining in President Arroyo's term of office. The GRP would continu [...] | 2009-11-16 09:30:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER PINS EAID RP |
09MANILA2397 | EMBASSY MANILA HONORS VETERANS' SERVICE [...] SUMMARY: In a Veterans Day ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery on November 11, Ambassador Kenney and guest speaker former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. and Filipino veterans. In her remarks, the Ambassador noted the common sacrifices of [...] | 2009-11-17 05:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KPAO RP |
09MANILA2400 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CODEL FILNER [...] Chairman Filner, welcome again to the Philippines. Your visit comes during an exciting time in the Philippines, as the official campaign for the May 2010 nationwide elections kicks off at the end of November. The United States and the Philippines have a longstanding and deep relationship bas [...] | 2009-11-17 23:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OREP OVIP VA RP |
09MANILA2408 | DEFENSE SECRETARY RESIGNS, REPLACED BY NATIONAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 16, Secretary of National Defense Teodoro resigned in order to focus on his campaign for President. Norberto "Bert" Gonzalez will serve as Acting Secretary until the presidential transition in June 2010, and is likely to continue to serve concurrently in his current [...] | 2009-11-18 08:36:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR RP |
09MANILA2417 | UNGA HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS: PHILIPPINE VIEWS [...] (C) Per Reftel request regarding upcoming UN General Assembly human rights votes, the Ambassador reinforced with Foreign Secretary Romulo the urgency and importance of the Philippines' vote on the upcoming no-action motion regarding the Iran resolution. 2. (C) The Foreign Secretary fully un [...] | 2009-11-19 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL IR RP |
09MANILA2423 | MILF WELCOMES EAP A/S CAMPBELL LETTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: EAP DAS Marciel and the DCM met two senior members of the southern Philippines' rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) November 6 to talk about the group's peace process with the Philippine government and to deliver a letter for MILF Chairman Murad from EAP A/S Campbell [...] | 2009-11-20 04:25:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINS KISL RP |
09MANILA2425 | PHILIPPINES TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] SUMMARY: In response to the Ref A request, this message provides information on the Philippines for the Interim Assessment of the Special Watch List countries. There were three new TIP convictions, and Philippine government agencies are taking actions to stem the numbers of people being traffi [...] | 2009-11-20 06:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP PHUM ELAB KWMN KCRM RP |
09MANILA2428 | ELECTION UPDATE: KEY TICKETS TAKE SHAPE, AQUINO [...] (C) With a November 30 filing deadline for candidates approaching, the Philippine election race has shifted into higher gear. Presidential contenders Manuel Villar and Gilberto Teodoro announced their vice presidential running mates, as Senator Benigno Aquino III retained a commanding lead in [...] | 2009-11-20 08:25:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM RP |
09MANILA2429 | GOVERNMENT AND MILF FORMALIZE CONTACT GROUP, SEEK [...] (C) SUMMARY: Negotiators from the Philippine government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace panels at a November 16 meeting in Kuala Lumpur formalized arrangements for an international contact group (ICG) of countries and organizations seeking to boost the peace process and offer a [...] | 2009-11-20 08:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINS RP |
09MANILA2448 | PHILIPPINE CLAN VIOLENCE LEAVES OVER 20 DEAD [...] (C) Assailants in the southern Philippines November 23 killed a group of women from a prominent Muslim clan, their staff members, and accompanying journalists en route to register one of the clan's leading members for a provincial gubernatorial election. Family members of the dead have allege [...] | 2009-11-24 09:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM KCRM KJUS ASEC RP |
09MANILA2458 | REP. FILNER'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ARROYO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a November 23 meeting at Malacanang Palace, President Arroyo thanked Representative Bob Filner for his successful effort to secure additional benefits for an expanded group of Filipino and Filipino-American veterans. The Congressman and the President also discussed how the [...] | 2009-11-25 04:19:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OREP OVIP VA RP |
09MANILA246 | SUPREME COURT POISED TO RULE ON CUSTODY OF U.S. [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Philippine Supreme Court appears poised to issue a decision next week on whether the Philippine government acted properly in transferring custody of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith to the U.S. Mission following his conviction in December 2006. The custody issue hi [...] | 2009-02-05 10:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
09MANILA2464 | AMBASSADOR PRESSES GOVERNMENT ON MASSACRE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-25 09:17:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM KCRM KJUS ASEC RP |
09MANILA2465 | AMBASSADOR PRESSES GOVERNMENT ON MASSACRE [...] (C) As the death toll in the brutal Maguindanao clan massacre rose to at least 46 -- including 13 journalists -- the Ambassador underscored to Philippine Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno grave USG concern over the barbaric attack and urged a rapid, thorough and credible investigation, as well a [...] | 2009-11-25 09:19:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM KCRM KJUS ASEC RP |
09MANILA2469 | MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE: INFLUENTIAL MAYOR AND [...] (C) Moving with unwonted speed after the brutal November 23 massacre in Maguindanao Province that left at least 57 persons dead -- including 28 from media organizations -- the Philippine government took into custody a key member of a powerful Muslim clan and said it would charge him with multi [...] | 2009-11-27 07:39:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM KCRM KUS ASEC RP |
09MANILA247 | KIDNAPPED RED CROSS WORKERS BEGIN FOURTH WEEK WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Three workers from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) entered their fourth week as captives of terrorists on Jolo Island in the southern Philippines, while a task force led by the provincial governor sought to engage the terrorist group to negotiate the release of [...] | 2009-02-05 10:09:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA248 | Coral Triangle States Reaffirm Commitment to Conserve [...] Summary: Officials from the six nations of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI) signed the "Manila Resolution" at the second CTI Senior Officials Meeting in Manila on October 23. The Manila Resolution reaffirms commitment by the six states to conserve [...] | 2009-02-05 23:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID AORC EFIS KGHG BP ID PP RP TT XB XV |
09MANILA2483 | Philippines Appears to Moderate Pre-Copenhagen Climate [...] (SBU) Summary. The Philippines' lead climate change negotiator, former Senator and Environment Secretary Heherson "Sonny" Alvarez, has spelled out a pragmatic position on greenhouse gas emissions, calling for mandatory cuts for 'all the big boys', including China. This replaces earlier Philipp [...] | 2009-12-02 00:01:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON KGCC RP |
09MANILA249 | Proposed U.S. Agribusiness Trade and Investment Mission to [...] Summary: Post has received a copy of a letter from Philippine Secretary of Agriculture Arthur Yap congratulating U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack on his confirmation (full text of letter in para 7). The letter encourages a U.S. agribusiness trade and investment mission to the Phil [...] | 2009-02-06 00:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ETRD EAID RP |
09MANILA2490 | 100 PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS, BUT ONLY FOUR REAL [...] (C) After a final flurry of filings December 1, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) closed out its election registration period by announcing it had received 98 applications from presidential candidates. Of course the number of credible presidential aspirants amounts to a mere handful of ca [...] | 2009-12-02 08:16:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KJUS RP |
09MANILA2491 | MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE: MORE CHARGES LIKELY; PRIVATE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Senior Palace official Jess Dureza told the Ambassador that -- eight days after the massacre of 57 people in Maguindanao province -- the situation there remains tense, the government is broadening its investigation, and many Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the [...] | 2009-12-02 09:31:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KJUS KWMN RP |
09MANILA2494 | PHILIPPINE OFFICIALS PLEDGE TO CONTINUE PRESSURE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Senior officials at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) underscored the intention of President Arroyo and Secretary Romulo to maintain pressure on the Burmese government to engage in legitimate dialogue with Burma's political opposition and ensure credible participa [...] | 2009-12-03 09:07:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM RP |
09MANILA2499 | CODEL FILNER VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES [...] (U) SUMMARY. The week-long visit to Manila by Representative Bob Filner, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, underscored the close ties between the United States and the Philippines, and highlighted the care that the USG continues to provide for Philippine W.W.II Veterans who [...] | 2009-12-04 08:48:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OREP OVIP VA RP |
09MANILA2503 | AMBASSADOR CAUTIONS TOP OFFICIALS ON MARTIAL LAW [...] (C) Presidential Executive Secretary Ermita and Foreign Secretary Romulo separately assured the Ambassador December 6-7 that the government had only imposed martial law in portions of Maguindanao province in order to be able to prosecute members of the highly influential Ampatuan clan who were [...] | 2009-12-07 10:46:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINS KDEM KJUS RP |
09MANILA2508 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION [...] (U) Post delivered reftel demarche to the Department of Foreign Affairs Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) Acting Director Joy Ignacio. Post emphasized the potential dangers of the "defamation" concept and solicited support to vote against the resolution. [...] | 2009-12-08 05:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM UN UNGA RP |
09MANILA2509 | INFORMAL GOVERNMENT-MILF TALKS RESUME DECEMBER 8 [...] (C) The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will continue discussion of measures to protect noncombatants, the role of the International Contact Group, and the prospects for formal negotiations when they meet on December 8 in Kuala Lumpur for informal talks. Phil [...] | 2009-12-08 05:23:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINS RP |
09MANILA2527 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES MARTIAL LAW, MILF, MCC WITH [...] (C) Presidential Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita told the Ambassador December 10 that he expected the congress would not override President Arroyo on the imposition of martial law in parts of Maguindanao province. He reassured the Ambassador the government was respecting human rights while [...] | 2009-12-10 09:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINS KJUS KDEM RP |
09MANILA2548 | PRESIDENT ENDS MARTIAL LAW IN MAGUINDANAO, CLAIMS [...] (C) President Arroyo on December 12 lifted martial law in Maguindanao province. The government announced the eight-day period of martial law had achieved its objectives after the government arrested suspects in the November 23 massacre and disarmed the Ampatuan clan's well-armed private army. [...] | 2009-12-14 07:18:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINS MOPS KDEM KJUS KCRM ASEC RP |
09MANILA2583 | VOLCANIC RUMBLINGS PROMPT SOUTHEAST LUZON EVACUATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary. On December 14, authorities ordered the evacuation of approximately 50,000 people living within five miles of the Mayon volcano in southern Luzon island, after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued an intermediate Alert Level 3 warning. PHIVOL [...] | 2009-12-16 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA259 | POST CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASEAN-RELATED ISSUES [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-06 07:02:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECIN PREL ASEAN RP |
09MANILA2593 | AMBASSADOR'S GOODWILL VISIT TO BAGUIO CITY AND LA TRINIDAD [...] SUMMARY. In the wake of devastating mudslides in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR),the Ambassador travelled to Baguio City December 3 and 4 for a goodwill visit and to host the annual holiday reception. On December 3, the Ambassador announced USG plans to provide an additional $10 mi [...] | 2009-12-18 07:08:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP |
09MANILA2594 | AMBASSADOR OPENS AMERICAN CORNER IN CEBU [...] SUMMARY: On December 14, the Ambassador opened a new American Corner at the University of San Carlos in Cebu. This brings the number of American Corners in the Philippines to 14. She was joined by the President of San Carlos, the Library Director, Chief of Protocol, American Corner librarian [...] | 2009-12-18 07:08:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA2597 | WELL-PLANNED EVACUATION MOVES THOUSANDS FROM LUZON [...] (SBU) Summary. Authorities have evacuated over 40,000 people living within five miles of the Mayon Volcano in southern Luzon, including virtually all residents of the 'extended danger zone'. The level of volcanic activity remains high, but experts do not believe a hazardous eruption is imminen [...] | 2009-12-18 08:51:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA2609 | PHILIPPINE CIVIL AVIATION UPDATE - ICAO AUDIT [...] (SBU) Summary: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety oversight audit of the Philippines on October 19, 2009 revealed 88 findings and a Significant Safety Concern (SSC). The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) had to immediately address the SSC and develop [...] | 2009-12-22 08:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD BEXP RP |
09MANILA2610 | FEARS RISE THAT PHILIPPINES' MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO SET TO [...] (SBU) Summary. Philippine volcanologists warned on December 20 that a hazardous eruption was imminent, after observing Mount Mayon hurl increasing amounts of ash and lava skyward. Provincial authorities have evacuated nearly all of the 46,000 residents from within five miles of the summit, an [...] | 2009-12-22 08:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR CASC RP |
09MANILA2613 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES ELECTIONS, MASSACRE, AND [...] (C) In a December 21 farewell call on Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno, the Ambassador stressed U.S. neutrality in upcoming Philippine elections, interest in accountability for the recent massacre in Maguindanao province, and appreciation for Philippine cooperation in law e [...] | 2009-12-23 02:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KJUS KCRM EAID ASEC RP |
09MANILA2636 | PHILIPPINES VOLCANO REMAINS AT HIGH ALERT; U.S. GAUGES [...] (SBU) Summary. Southern Luzon's Mount Mayon, at Alert Level 4 since December 20, continues to emit lava and hurl ash skyward in mile-high plumes. Local authorities have evacuated over 47,000 residents from within five miles of the summit and are struggling to provide them with adequate clean [...] | 2009-12-29 08:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR CASC RP |
09MANILA2638 | DECLARATION OF DISASTER: ASSISTANCE FOR MOUNT MAYON [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARA 4. 2. AS A RESULT OF THE DISPLACEMENT OF RESIDENTS AROUND MOUNT MAYON VOLCANO IN ALBAY, PHILIPPINES FROM NEARLY 4,000 INDIVIDUALS ON NOVEMBER 11 TO 47,000 INDIVIDUALS TODAY, THE CHIEF OF MISSION HAS DETERMINED THAT THE DISASTER IS BEYOND THE CAPABI [...] | 2009-12-29 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR RP |
09MANILA294 | Request from Health and Human Services [...] Post regularly relays equipment and supplies from U.S. agencies for use in the Philippines by U.S. and Philippine scientists, government agencies, and private institutions. This material enters duty and tax free. Post recommends against submitting a diplomatic note for the exclusion of dutie [...] | 2009-02-10 08:45:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AFIN TBIO KSCA RP |
09MANILA307 | SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS VFA, BUT RULES MARINE LCPL [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Philippine Supreme Court ruled February 11 that the Visiting Forces Agreement, which governs the presence of U.S. military personnel in the Philippines, is constitutional. However, it also ruled that an agreement between the Ambassador and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs th [...] | 2009-02-11 10:11:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
09MANILA326 | NEXT STEPS ON VFA AND MARINE LCPL DANIEL SMITH [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 11. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Mission continued its intensive efforts to ascertain Philippine government views and intentions following the Philippine Supreme Court's Feb. 11 decision upholding the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) but directing the Philippine g [...] | 2009-02-13 05:53:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
09MANILA329 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL BIRD'S VISIT TO THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Admiral Bird, welcome back to the Philippines! Our recent meetings with senior Philippine officials have underscored that our bilateral security relationship is robust and that the Philippines is a valued strategic partner, but we are keenly aware of the sensitivity surrounding [...] | 2009-02-13 07:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MPOS PINS PREL RP |
09MANILA332 | PHILIPPINE PROGRESS TOWARD INTEGRATED EXPORT CONTROLS [...] (SBU) Summary: While the Philippines is not a major producer of strategic items, its active terrorist organizations, incomplete laws, poor enforcement, and widespread corruption makes it a weak link in the global export control regime. Post is working with Philippine counterparts to help them [...] | 2009-02-13 08:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETTC PARM PREL KSTC RP |
09MANILA365 | NEW PEACE PROCESS ADVISER OPTIMISTIC ABOUT FUTURE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a February 10 meeting with the Ambassador, newly installed Peace Process Adviser Avelino Razon, Jr., expressed optimism that talks with Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines would advance this year and described the government's recent discussions with the Malaysian facilit [...] | 2009-02-18 09:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PINS KISL PTER PREL RP |
09MANILA378 | Philippines: Holding Up But Pain Increasing [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippines is unlikely to slip into recession in 2009 (Refs A and B). However, the global financial crisis is inhibiting capital formation, depressing trade, dampening tourism, and eliminating jobs in some sectors. The Philippine Central Bank cut interest rates again in [...] | 2009-02-20 08:34:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA384 | Nomination of FSN Maria Villa for 2009 Environment, [...] Embassy Manila is pleased submit the following nomination for the 2009 ESTH course: a. Name: Maria Theresa "Bimbi" N. Villa, grade 10 b. Date of Birth: January 11, 1963 c. Nationality: Filipino d. Passport No.: pending application e. Agency: Department of State f. Position title: Economic [...] | 2009-02-23 04:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV AFSI KSCA AFSN TSPL RP |
09MANILA386 | PHILIPPINE REACTION TO SECRETARY CLINTON'S ASIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Secretary's choice of Asia as the destination for her inaugural overseas travel has received widespread attention in Philippine national media, where it has been viewed as an important signal that U.S. engagement with the region will be a priority with the new administration [...] | 2009-02-23 08:21:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA427 | VISIT TO PROVINCIAL CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN [...] Summary. Ambassador Kenney's February 20 visit to Cebu City showcased the continuing U.S. commitment to the economic and social development of the Philippines. The Ambassador attended an environmental rally to celebrate and encourage the protection of the environment, visited a rapidly expand [...] | 2009-02-26 09:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
09MANILA428 | PHILIPPINE COMPROMISE ON SPRATLYS DRAWS PRC IRE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine Senate and House recently agreed to exclude the disputed Spratly Islands from the country's baselines, defining them instead under the terms of the UN Convention on Law of the Sea as a "regime of islands" -- although still subject to Philippine claims. President [...] | 2009-02-26 09:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PBTS PGOV PHSA PREL RP |
09MANILA429 | Philippine Education Secretary Congratulates Secretary [...] On February 26, Ambassador received a congratulatory letter dated February 12 from Philippine Secretary of Education Jesli A. Lapus to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. In his cover letter to the Ambassador, Secretary Lapus said "the U.S. Mission continues to be of tremendous help to t [...] | 2009-02-26 10:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD SOCI OPDC RP |
09MANILA434 | MINIMUM ACCESS VOLUMES ISSUE RESOLVED [...] Summary: (SBU) Post has successfully convinced the Philippine Department of Agriculture not to unilaterally change its World Trade Organization (WTO) and 1998 US-Philippine Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) commitments on minimum access volumes (MAV) rules for imported agricultural products. I [...] | 2009-02-27 08:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ETRD RP |
09MANILA435 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - SUPPORTING AMCIT JUDICIAL [...] (SBU) Post discussed reftel points with Director Leah Ruiz of the Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),urging the Philippine government to instruct its UN delegation to vote for Judge Painter in the United Nations Appeals [...] | 2009-02-27 08:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC APER KJUS KUNR PGOV PREL RP UNGA KAWC |
09MANILA436 | PHILIPPINES STUDYING IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA [...] (SBU) In a February 26 discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Director Leah Ruiz of the Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO),Post stressed reftel points and urged the Philippines to issue strong statements calling on Iran to implement its interna [...] | 2009-02-27 08:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PARM IAEA MNUC PREL PGOV TRGY IR SYR RP |
09MANILA437 | DEMARCHE - USG PARTICIPATION IN THE UN HUMAN [...] Post discussed reftel points with Assistant Director Leila Lorasantos of the Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),underscoring that the U.S. has decided to resume participation as an active observer at the UN Human Rights C [...] | 2009-02-27 08:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV RP |
09MANILA438 | NEXT STEPS ON VISITING FORCES AGREEMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Arroyo Administration is showing increasingly strong public support for the Visiting Forces Agreement, despite continued calls from some Filipino legislators and activists for abrogation of the Agreement. On February 25, the Philippine government filed a motion asking the Phil [...] | 2009-02-27 09:28:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC KCRM MARR PREL RP |
09MANILA444 | PHILIPPINES: INPUT FOR THE 2009 TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) This cable includes the Mission's input for the 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The information and statistics cover the period from March 2008 to February 2009, unless otherwise noted. The Mission's TIP point of contact is Political Officer Michael Pignatello, PignatelloMX@stat [...] | 2009-03-02 08:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG RP |
09MANILA459 | PHILIPPINES MOVING FORWARD WITH ARF EXERCISE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippines has made significant progress in preparations for the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Voluntary Demonstration of Response on Disaster Relief and are poised to host a successful event in early May. Fifteen ARF member countries attended the January initial planning co [...] | 2009-03-04 04:07:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
09MANILA46 | PHILIPPINE AUTHORITIES CAPTURE KEY TERRORIST IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Philippine authorities conducted a joint operation on January 7 that resulted in the capture of a Jemaah Islamiyah facilitator wanted for murder in the 2005 Valentine's Day bombing in Davao and suspected of planning numerous other bombings, assassinations, and extortion activit [...] | 2009-01-08 07:32:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
09MANILA468 | PHILIPPINES CLOSER TO DRUG PRICE CONTROLS [...] (SBU) Summary. The Philippine Department of Health has listed 34 prescription medications that will be subjected to price controls under the Cheaper Medicines Act (reftel) enacted last year. The main impetus for the rapid imposition of price controls came from advocacy groups and non-governmen [...] | 2009-03-05 05:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD EINV ECON RP |
09MANILA482 | RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE REQUEST: TRAVEL DOCUMENT [...] (U) This telegram is to officially record the final response by the Government of the Philippines to the demarche requested in Ref E concerning the cases of Armando Sierda Abad and David Valasote Miraflor. 2. (SBU) Abad and Miraflor had renounced their Philippine citizenship in an effort to [...] | 2009-03-05 08:46:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CJAN RP |
09MANILA494 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES GOVERNMENT, CIVIL SOCIETY ON [...] SUMMARY: (SBU) Mindful of broad concern among domestic and foreign observers about the human rights situation in the Philippines, the Ambassador in the first two months of 2009 embarked on a concentrated effort to engage government and civil society audiences on human rights issues, and listen [...] | 2009-03-06 07:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB KFRD RP |
09MANILA495 | PHILIPPINES: ASEAN SUMMIT A QUALIFIED SUCCESS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Notwithstanding widely-published reports of ASEAN members' disappointment at the absence of major Northeast Asia powers China, Japan, and South Korea from the recently-concluded 14th ASEAN Summit in Thailand, together with ASEAN's reported failure to confront the region's human [...] | 2009-03-06 08:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA505 | Philippines: 2009 Special 301 Report [...] (SBU) Summary. Embassy recommends retaining the Philippines on the Special 301 Watch List. Improvements to intellectual property protection over the past year include an executive order creating intellectual property units in law enforcement agencies, increasing seizures by the Optical Media [...] | 2009-03-09 23:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR ECON RP |
09MANILA506 | AMABASSADOR STRENGTHENS HISTORIC U.S. TIES TO BAGUIO CITY [...] Summary. During a February 28 to March 1 visit to Baguio City, the Ambassador emphasized the importance of the historical links between the region and the United States and showcased the continuing important partnership between the United States and the Philippines. She visited the Philippin [...] | 2009-03-10 00:05:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP |
09MANILA544 | PROMISE OF BENEFITS DRAWS HUGE RESPONSE FROM [...] (U) SUMMARY: With the February 17 passage of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, Filipino veterans who served under the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II became eligible for the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation benefit. In three weeks since the bill was signed into law, more t [...] | 2009-03-11 10:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
09MANILA549 | PREPARATIONS FOR BALIKATAN 2009 ON TRACK [...] (C) SUMMARY: With strong public support from senior Philippine officials and provincial leaders, preparations for Balikatan 2009 continue as scheduled. Senior Embassy officials traveled to the central Philippine region where the majority of Balikatan humanitarian assistance projects will b [...] | 2009-03-12 08:24:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL RP |
09MANILA558 | LOOKING BEYOND THE MODEL POLICE STATION PROGRAM [...] SUMMARY: The late January ceremony marking the successful completion of the Embassy's Model Police Station program received widespread media coverage and provided an opportunity for the Ambassador to publicly underscore the importance of respect for human rights by law enforcement personnel. [...] | 2009-03-13 06:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PGOV PINS PREL RP SNAR |
09MANILA562 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES COMMUNITIES ON PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador completed a March 2-3 trip across Central Mindanao to listen first-hand to communities dealing with security and development issues on a day-to-day basis. The trip began in General Santos City, with stops throughout South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Maguindanao provin [...] | 2009-03-13 08:33:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP USAID |
09MANILA563 | BRUTAL MURDER INVESTIGATED AS EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING [...] (C) SUMMARY: The brutal murder of a young school teacher has spurred the Philippine government and human rights groups to investigate whether military or law enforcement members were involved in the crime. Rebelyn Pitao, the 20-year-old daughter of New People's Army (NPA) insurgent leader Le [...] | 2009-03-13 09:46:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM RP |
09MANILA572 | MILITARY OPERATION AGAINST SUSPECTED ICRC HOSTAGE [...] (C) On March 16, Philippine forces launched a combined operation on Jolo island in the southern Philippines against Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists suspected of kidnapping three members of the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) on January 15 . The Swiss, Italian, and Filipin [...] | 2009-03-16 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
09MANILA610 | LCPL SMITH ACCUSER BOWS OUT OF CASE [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Philippine woman who accused U.S. Marine LCpl Daniel J. Smith of rape in November 2005 has settled the civil judgment against Smith and filed a sworn statement March 17 with the Court of Appeals raising serious questions about the events on the night of the alleged rape. The [...] | 2009-03-18 10:02:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
09MANILA611 | ADMIRAL WILLARD'S VISIT ENHANCES U.S.-PHILIPPINE [...] (C) SUMMARY: During his four-day visit to the Philippines March 11-14, Commander of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Robert Willard, accompanied by the Ambassador, met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro and Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Alexander Yano and [...] | 2009-03-18 10:06:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PINS PREL RP |
09MANILA612 | U.S. ASSISTANCE AND ENGAGEMENT KEY TO PEACE AND [...] (C) Summary. I just spent several days driving up the spine of Central Mindanao to talk with people from all walks of life, to listen to views, and to assess prospects for peace and development. Despite the frustration of the past six months as the peace process broke down and fighting bega [...] | 2009-03-18 10:28:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINS KISL RP |
09MANILA630 | RED CROSS HEAD VOICES CONCERN OVER HOSTAGES [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met March 20 with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Head of Delegation Jean-Daniel Tauxe to discuss the tense situation surrounding the three ICRC hostages kidnapped January 15 by the Abu Sayyaf Group on Jolo island (ref B). Tauxe assured the Ambass [...] | 2009-03-20 09:34:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | MARR MCAP PREL PTER RP MASS |
09MANILA631 | EMBASSY PRESSES MARINE CASE AT HIGHEST LEVELS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The public about-face by the accuser in the rape case against Marine Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith has created a public furor. The sworn affidavit by Smith's accuser, Suzette Nicolas, raising doubts whether any rape took place in November 2005, has caused the Philippine public [...] | 2009-03-20 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
09MANILA643 | PHILIPPINES PLANS TO SUBMIT ITS HCOC ANNUAL [...] (C) Post discussed reftel points with Director Leah Ruiz of the Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),regarding the submission of the Annual Declaration (AD) on space and ballistic missile policies. Post underscored that th [...] | 2009-03-24 08:18:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA RP |
09MANILA644 | Philippine Response on ADB Safeguard Review [...] Philippine Department of Finance Director Stella Laureano told us on March 23 that she shares the concerns of the Asian Development Bank's U.S. Mission on the draft revised safeguard policies that address free, prior, and informed project consent of indigenous peoples. Laureano commented that [...] | 2009-03-24 08:33:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ETRD ADB RP |
09MANILA645 | PHILIPPINE FOREIGN SECRETARY UNDERSCORES ARROYO'S [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a free-ranging luncheon conversation today with the Ambassador that touched on a number of subjects (septel),Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo reiterated Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's continued strong interest in a personal meeting with President O [...] | 2009-03-24 09:02:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA646 | FOREIGN SECRETARY ON HUMAN RIGHTS, PEACE PROCESS, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a broadranging discussion March 24, the Ambassador urged Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Romulo to ensure the safety of two high-profile murder suspects if they are extradited from the U.S., and reiterated the need for continued improvement in Philippine human [...] | 2009-03-24 09:15:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER PHUM PREL BEXP VA RP |
09MANILA647 | Philippines: A Valuable Partner on Climate Change and the [...] Summary: The Philippine government has demonstrated its commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation through legislation, appointment of a presidential task force, ambitious emission reduction targets, active participation on the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, and robus [...] | 2009-03-24 09:27:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID TPHY TRGY TSPL RP |
09MANILA674 | WELCOME TO MANILA - CONTACT INFORMATION [...] I am pleased to learn of your assignment to Manila as Management Officer. We look forward to your arrival and the essential support you will provide our Mission team. While Manila is a differential post, I am sure you will find living and working here a socially vibrant, colorful, and profess [...] | 2009-03-27 02:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | APER RP |
09MANILA678 | DEMARCHE - DEFENDING THE AUTHORITIES OF THE [...] (C) Post discussed reftel points with Director Voltaire Pingul of the Office of ASEAN Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),regarding the intention of Government of Burma to curtail significantly the authorities of the UN, ASEAN, and the Government of Burma Tripartite Core Group [...] | 2009-03-27 04:20:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PHUM BM RP |
09MANILA679 | DEMARCHE - DEFAMATION OF RELIGIONS RESOLUTION [...] (SBU) Post discussed reftel points with the Office of United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),underscoring U.S. concerns that the resolution could be used to limit freedom of religion and expression and curtail legitimate dissent. Post [...] | 2009-03-27 04:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KIRF RP |
09MANILA680 | Economic Crisis/Fiscal Crunch in the Philippines [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government abandoned its 2008 balanced-budget goal and plans a higher deficit of 2.2% of Gross Domestic Product for 2009 -- a modest stimulus relative to the deficit spending being pursued by regional neighbors in response to the global financial crisis. We assess that the [...] | 2009-03-27 08:15:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA685 | More Philippine Public Works Officials Charged with [...] (SBU) Embassy has confirmed media reports that officials of the Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways are facing charges of violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. The Office of the Ombudsman (which investigates government corruption) recommended on March 25 the filing [...] | 2009-03-27 23:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA686 | RED CROSS KIDNAPPERS INCREASE DEMANDS, SITUATION [...] (C) SUMMARY: A stalemate has ensued between the Philippine government and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) regarding the fate of three workers from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) kidnapped by the ASG on Jolo Island in the southern Philippines January 15. The situation has been [...] | 2009-03-30 08:01:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA687 | RED CROSS KIDNAPPERS INCREASE DEMANDS, SITUATION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-30 08:50:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA690 | PHILIPPINE FINANCE SECRETARY ON GLOBAL AND LOCAL ECONOMICS [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador discussed the global and Philippine economic situation, the Millennium Challenge Compact, and U.S. commercial interests with the Philippine Finance Secretary Gary Teves on March 30. The Secretary expressed support for the U.S. approach to the upcoming Group of 20 [...] | 2009-03-30 09:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL RP WTO |
09MANILA695 | Suggested Visit to the Philippines [...] (SBU) The Philippines is a valuable ally in international fora on environment and climate change (reftel) and we should take advantage of your position to further build upon this partnership. In an effort to spur progress on the issue, Philippine President Arroyo recently named a special advis [...] | 2009-03-31 00:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EAID TPHY TRGY TSPL RP |
09MANILA699 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CONCLUSIONS OF AFGHANISTAN - [...] (SBU) In accordance with reftel request, Post delivered white paper regarding the Afghanistan - Pakistan Strategic Review, and followed up by discussing reftel talking points with Assistant Director Corina Apostol of the Office of American Affairs of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affai [...] | 2009-03-31 08:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MOPS NATO AF PK RP |
09MANILA703 | PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT REJECTS TERRORISTS' DEMANDS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro called the Ambassador in the early morning hours of March 31 to update her on the situation involving the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) hostages being held by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) on Jolo Island. Te [...] | 2009-03-31 09:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA714 | Assistant USTR Weisel Reviews Intellectual Property and [...] (SBU) Summary. On March 23-24, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Barbara Weisel visited Manila for regular consultations with Philippine government officials. During the visit, she discussed developments in intellectual property protection over the past year, the Arroyo Administration's pro [...] | 2009-04-02 04:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR ECON EAGR RP |
09MANILA717 | PHILIPPINE TROOPS PURSUING ICRC KIDNAPPERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador spoke with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro April 2 to discuss the situation involving the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) hostages being held by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) on Jolo Island. Referring to unconfirmed press rep [...] | 2009-04-02 08:29:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA718 | PHILIPPINE FOREIGN SECRETARY DISCUSSES ASEAN, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging conversation with Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo, Ambassador discussed upcoming military exercises, ASEAN, high-profile extraditions, the ongoing case of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Daniel Smith, and the ICRC hostage situation (septel). Romulo welcomed upcomi [...] | 2009-04-02 08:46:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA727 | PHILIPPINE AUTHORITIES SECURE RELEASE OF ONE ICRC [...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 2, Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) kidnappers on Jolo Island released Filipino hostage Mary Jean Lacaba, one of three International Committee of the Red Cross workers abducted by the terrorist group on January 15. Philippine authorities said she was in good health. Lacaba said [...] | 2009-04-03 08:47:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA729 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES MALACANANG SECRETARY ESPERON ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador met April 3 with Secretary Hermogenes Esperon, head of the presidential management staff, to discuss developments in Mindanao. In Esperon's view, all sides in the Mindanao conflict desire an early return to peace negotiations, which will likely resume as soon as Mala [...] | 2009-04-03 09:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL RP |
09MANILA739 | PHILIPPINES WEIGHING RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-07 08:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PGOV PREL KNNP KN RP |
09MANILA753 | EIGHT FEARED DEAD IN PRESIDENTIAL PALACE [...] (U) SUMMARY: The burning wreck of a Philippine helicopter belonging to the Presidential Airlift Wing has reportedly been located after going missing in the evening of April 7 in rugged mountainous northern Luzon. The craft carried a team of six government officials, including two undersecre [...] | 2009-04-08 09:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA754 | AMBASSADOR ADDRESSES PHILIPPINE SURVIVORS OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador offered keynote remarks at an April 7 ceremony honoring surviving Filipino veterans of Bataan and Corregidor. The event, held at the Philippine Shrine of Honor atop Mount Samat in Bataan, was attended by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, high-ranking Phil [...] | 2009-04-08 09:13:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PGOV PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA757 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DAVAO KILLINGS REPORT WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met April 7 with Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth to discuss that group's new report on the long-running vigilante killings of street children, gang members, and petty criminals in Mindanao's southern city of Davao. Roth said his group's extensive [...] | 2009-04-13 10:12:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA764 | PRESIDENT GRATEFUL FOR U.S. ASSISTANCE IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the wake of a tragic April 7 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight civilian and military Malacanang Palace aides, the Ambassador represented the Mission at a highly emotional April 11 service for the victims. Clearly shaken by the calamity, an anguished President [...] | 2009-04-14 08:23:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PGOV PINR PREL RP |
09MANILA789 | Climate Change Advisor Alvarez Outlines Priorities [...] USAID and Economic Officers met with Secretary Heherson Alvarez, the Presidential Advisor for Climate Change Affairs, on April 13 to discuss Philippine climate change attitudes and initiatives; brief him on USAID environmental (and, especially, climate change-related) projects; and establish a [...] | 2009-04-15 04:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID TPHY TSPL RP |
09MANILA796 | Philippines: Keeping Afloat in Choppy Waters [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippines is suffering from increasing economic pain, but continues to weather the global downturn better than most of its neighbors. The government has responded to the crisis mainly through monetary easing and measured fiscal expansion. There has been limited protectio [...] | 2009-04-15 09:08:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ECIN RP CN XE XD |
09MANILA812 | RED CROSS HOSTAGES: PURSUING NEGOTIATIONS, BUT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine government is continuing efforts to negotiate the safe release of the two remaining International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) workers abducted January 15 by Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists. Government officials underscored that force would only be used as [...] | 2009-04-17 08:56:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | KISL MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA829 | SWISS RED CROSS HOSTAGE GAINS FREEDOM FROM ABU [...] (C) SUMMARY: The second of three International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) workers kidnapped January 15 on Jolo island in the southern Philippines by Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists made his way to freedom early Saturday morning, April 18. Initial reports indicate he escaped from his [...] | 2009-04-20 07:56:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA833 | FOREIGN SECRETARY ON ASEAN, BURMA, AND UPCOMING [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a candid and free-ranging April 17 private discussion over breakfast with the Ambassador, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo expressed disappointment that recent ASEAN meetings in Thailand had to be canceled due to antigovernment protests, and he underscored Presiden [...] | 2009-04-20 08:23:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL RP BM |
09MANILA834 | NEW ARMED FORCES CHIEF NAMED [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a move lauded by senior military officers and commentators, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on April 15 named Lieutenant General Victor Ibrado as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). He will replace General Alexander Yano, who will retire on [...] | 2009-04-20 09:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA846 | Filipinos Held by Somali Pirates [...] (SBU) Summary: Filipinos account for about one-third of the world's one million commercial seafarers and for over 100 of the approximately 300 seafarers currently held captive by Somali pirates. Since the U.S. Navy action against pirates, the Philippine government has come under increasing pr [...] | 2009-04-21 08:45:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT ECON RP SO XW XE |
09MANILA85 | Philippines: 2009 Investment Climate Statement, Part One [...] Part One of PostQs 2009 Investment Climate Statement is transmitted in paragraph 2, in accordance with reftel instructions. 2. Begin text: 2009 Investment Climate Statement -- The Philippines Openness to Foreign Investment The Government of the Philippines (GRP) generally acknowle [...] | 2009-01-14 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR RP |
09MANILA857 | UNHRC ELECTION - DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (U) Post delivered Diplomatic Note number 0572, formally announcing the United States' candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC),and a copy of the United States' "Human Rights Commitments and Pledges" to Assistant Director Leila Lorasantos of the Office of United Nations and Internationa [...] | 2009-04-22 09:01:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL RP |
09MANILA86 | Philippines: 2009 Investment Climate Statement, Part One [...] Part Two of PostQs 2009 Investment Climate Statement is transmitted in paragraph 2, in accordance with reftel instructions. 2. Begin text: 2009 Investment Climate Statement -- The Philippines Efficient Capital Markets And Portfolio Investment The Philippines is open to foreign por [...] | 2009-01-14 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR RP |
09MANILA864 | PHILIPPINE COURT OF APPEALS ACQUITS U.S. MARINE [...] (C) SUMMARY. More than two years after he was convicted of rape by a trial court in December 2006, the Philippine Court of Appeals has acquitted U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith, ending a three-year incident that has blighted an otherwise strong and productive bilateral relationship [...] | 2009-04-23 11:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
09MANILA877 | SCENESETTER FOR DOT ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY SUSAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Welcome to the Philippines! The United States and the Philippines have a deep and abiding relationship resulting from the country's half century as a U.S. territory and commonwealth. Many features of the Philippine government are modeled on that of the U.S., and close ties e [...] | 2009-04-24 07:12:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL RP |
09MANILA902 | SEARCH FOR LAST RED CROSS HOSTAGE CONTINUES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite recent rumors that the sole remaining Red Cross hostage may have been abandoned by his Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) kidnappers, cabinet-level sources believe Red Cross worker Eugenio Vagni is still being held by his captors in the jungle area around the town of Indanan on Jolo [...] | 2009-04-27 08:37:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA903 | FOREIGN SECRETARY CONCURS WITH RAPID SMITH [...] (C) SUMMARY. Following intense media pressure following the Philippine Court of Appeals' April 23 acquittal of Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith, press interest has begun to subside. The public focus remains whether the U.S. and Philippine governments followed proper procedures in transferring [...] | 2009-04-27 08:39:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
09MANILA906 | AMBASSADOR AS ENVIRONMENTAL EMISSARY ON PRE-EARTH DAY TRIP [...] Summary. During a pre-Earth Day trip to the Clark Freeport Zone and Baguio City, the Ambassador focused on environmental issues, U.S. investment in the Philippines, U.S.-Philippine military cooperation, and Filipino cultural heritage. Highlights of the trip included, remarks to the Supreme Cour [...] | 2009-04-27 09:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP USAID |
09MANILA913 | PHILIPPINES' INITIAL RESPONSE TO SWINE FLU THREAT [...] (SBU) Summary: While no swine flu cases have been reported in the Philippines, the government is taking steps to increase protective measures and raise its alert level for possible outbreaks. On April 28, the Secretary of National Defense told the Ambassador the government viewed the situation [...] | 2009-04-28 10:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU TBIO SENV KSCA AMGT RP |
09MANILA920 | FOREIGN SECRETARY ON PEACE PROCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL [...] (C) During an April 27 private breakfast with the Ambassador, Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo underscored President Arroyo's strong interest in meeting President Obama to discuss ongoing environmental programs like the Coral Triangle Initiative, strengthening ASEAN, supporting change in Burma [...] | 2009-04-29 08:08:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SENV RP |
09MANILA924 | CANDIDATES BEGIN JOCKEYING FOR 2010 PRESIDENTIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: With a general election slated for May 2010, self-declared candidates across the country have begun vigorously campaigning for almost 18,000 local, provincial, regional, and national positions at stake, including successors to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Vice President N [...] | 2009-04-29 08:59:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR RP |
09MANILA942 | AMBASSADOR'S VISIT SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTALLY PROGRESSIVE [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador's April 24, 2009, trip to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, emphasized the positive effects its environmentally friendly practices are having on quality of life and the local economy. The Ambassador also underscored the important role the province plays in regional security. H [...] | 2009-04-30 15:27:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID TP RP |
09MANILA965 | EMBASSY MANILA'S ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH [...] SUMMARY: Mission Manila engaged in vigorous outreach efforts on an array of environmental issues during April 2009. Ambassador led the way with two provincial trips in April with an environmental focus and events in Manila on Earth Day, April 22. In addition, Embassy invited American scientis [...] | 2009-05-06 08:22:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA SENV ENRG TRGY TSPA EAGR RP |
09MANILA977 | AMBASSADOR STRENGTHENS U.S.-PHILIPPINE TIES DURING ALBAY [...] SUMMARY. During an April 28 visit to Albay province, the Ambassador reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Philippine bilateral military partnership where she dedicated a 3.2 kilometer road improvement project completed by a team of U.S. and Philippine military members during the annual Balika [...] | 2009-05-07 03:27:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO RP |
09MANILA984 | PIODURAN PEOPLE GRATEFUL FOR BALIKATAN ROAD PROJECT [...] The municipal council of Pioduran, Albay Province passed a resolution April 27 expressing gratitude and appreciation to the U.S. government for its assistance in the rehabilitation of a key road in their community as part of the recently concluded 2009 Balikatan military exercise. A combined [...] | 2009-05-07 07:53:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PGOV PREL RP |
09MANILA985 | ICRC HOSTAGE: 100 DAYS AND COUNTING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Fully 100 days after the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) kidnapped three International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) workers on Jolo island January 15, Italian national Eugenio Vagni remains captive, despite ongoing efforts to negotiate the release of the injured and ailing 62-year-o [...] | 2009-05-07 08:04:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER PINR KISL RP |
09MANILA986 | AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH NEW CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador met with newly appointed Philippine Chief of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Victor Ibrado May 7, affirming U.S. support for our strong bilateral military relationship and congratulating him on his selection as commander of the Armed Forces. Although Ibrado had b [...] | 2009-05-07 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER RP |
09MANILA999 | PHILIPPINES HITS HOME RUN WITH FIRST-EVER REGIONAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippines hosted the first-ever ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) field exercise May 4-8, a voluntary disaster relief demonstration, which involved 25 of 26 ARF nations and the European Union. The week-long event was an unqualified success. The primary goal of the civilian-led [...] | 2009-05-08 08:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PINR PREL PHUM KISL RP |
09RIYADH289 | DEPUTY LABOR MINISTER DENIES HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN [...] (C) Key Points ----------------- -- Deputy Labor Minister denied human trafficking is a problem in Saudi Arabia. -- He asserted Saudi women are active participants in the workforce, unless they choose to abstain for social reasons. Comment ------- 2. (C) We found it bizarre that th [...] | 2009-02-11 14:27:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PHUM PREL PGOV KWMN KTIP SA RP |
09STATE101633 | BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...] | 2009-09-30 13:21:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE101635 | BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...] | 2009-09-30 13:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE106287 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050105215 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraf [...] | 2009-10-13 19:31:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE111958 | EAP: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-29 22:45:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG RP CB CH FM |
09STATE117877 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050190210 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraft engine parts [...] | 2009-11-16 13:19:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE119551 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on licenses 050200227 and 050200228 for the export of rifles, magazines, and grenade launchers to the Philippine [...] | 2009-11-19 16:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE121353 | TRAVEL ALERT: PHILIPPINES [...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the southern Philippine islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago and urges extreme caution if traveling there. This Travel Alert reflects the recent acts of violence in the Mindanao province of Maguindanao and is supplem [...] | 2009-11-25 01:23:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC RP |
09STATE16160 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050146449 for the export of rifles and ammunition to the Philippines. Post is requested to compl [...] | 2009-02-20 22:21:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE1623 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a JUSMAG IMET candidate to attend the Naval Staff College from January 8, 2009 thro [...] | 2009-01-07 23:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE2825 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050083978 for the export of firearms to the Philippines. Post is requested to complete [...] | 2009-01-12 15:36:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE34963 | RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF BLUE [...] I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding performance of ICE Attache Julius Arambulo and economic officer Graznya Coffin in supporting the Blue Lantern program. As you know, the Blue Lantern program is the Department's primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of [...] | 2009-04-09 17:51:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE3842 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050140763 for the export of firearms to the Philippines. Post is requested to complete t [...] | 2009-01-14 20:05:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE42844 | (U) PREPARATIONS FOR PHILIPPINES 2010 GENERAL [...] (C) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE BEGINNING TO MONITOR PREPARATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION SLATED FOR MAY 2010. AS TIME AND RESOURCES PERMIT, ANALYSTS WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE REPORTING ON FRONT RUNNING PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES, CAMPAIGN ISSUES AND PREPARATIONS FOR ELECTION DAY,IF SUCH INFORMATION [...] | 2009-04-28 18:45:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET//NOFORN | PINR PGOV RP |
09STATE4368 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG Title X Cobra Gold 2009 exercise scheduled from February [...] | 2009-01-15 23:00:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4370 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an APCSS Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism Course fun [...] | 2009-01-15 23:02:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4371 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for JUSMAG IMET Intelligence in Combating Terrorism Course and an Ins [...] | 2009-01-15 23:02:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4372 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the JUSMAG CTFP International Intelligence Fellows Program schedu [...] | 2009-01-15 23:03:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4373 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the JUSMAG IMET Army Medical Department Captains Career Course sc [...] | 2009-01-15 23:03:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4800 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend an Information Systems Management course schedu [...] | 2009-01-16 21:07:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4802 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend an Aerospace Medical Primary course scheduled f [...] | 2009-01-16 21:08:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4803 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend a Specialized English Training/Flight Nurse cou [...] | 2009-01-16 21:08:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4804 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend a Warrior Leader/Instructor Training course sch [...] | 2009-01-16 21:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4805 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA Bangkok-ATA 6885 - Identifying and Developing Investigati [...] | 2009-01-16 21:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4808 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA Bangkok-ATA 6885 - Identifying and Developing Investigati [...] | 2009-01-16 21:10:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4809 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a Training on Interdicting Terrorist Activities course scheduled [...] | 2009-01-16 21:10:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4878 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a JUSMAG Title X Program candidate to attend an Advance Security Cooperation course [...] | 2009-01-16 22:25:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE4879 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR NEW ZEALAND LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the 4th Annual Sovereign Challenge Conference in March 2009 [...] | 2009-01-16 22:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE60453 | PHILIPPINES -- 2009 TIP REPORT: PRESS GUIDANCE [...] This is an action cable; see paras 5 through 7 and 10. 2. On June 16, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, the Secretary will release the 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at a press conference in the Department's press briefing room. This release will receive substantial coverage in domestic an [...] | 2009-06-11 20:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG RP |
09STATE6424 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the FBI Basic Fingerprint Training starts January 27-30, 2009 in [...] | 2009-01-23 21:55:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE6425 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (U) Candidates: CPT Arturo D.L. Palma, Jr. DPOB: May 17, 1973; Pangasinan, Philippines Unit: Headquarters, Army Support Command, Philippine Army CPT Timoteo D. Carcueva, Jr. DPOB: January 19, 1973; Cotabato, Philippines Unit: Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army 3. (U) [...] | 2009-01-23 21:55:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE6431 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ATA 6452 Investigating Terrorist Incidents course, which start [...] | 2009-01-23 22:07:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE66224 | THANK YOU LETTER FROM SECRETARY CLINTON FOR [...] Please deliver the letter to Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo from Secretary Clinton at the earliest convenience. Please also ensure that the Philippines' government agencies mentioned in the letter receive a copy. The Department does not plan to release the text of the message but has no o [...] | 2009-06-25 21:40:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID MARR OPDC RP ARF |
09STATE67066 | (C) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON PHILIPPINES 2010 [...] (C) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATE THE TWO REFTELS ON PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES AND THE POLITICAL DYNAMICS SURROUNDING THE MAY 2010 ELECTIONS. REFTELS PROVIDED ANALYSTS WITH A BETTER PERSPECTIVE ON CURRENT ELECTION ACTIVITIES IN MANILA. ANALYSTS ESPECIALLY APPRECIATED POST'S DETAILED A [...] | 2009-06-29 16:05:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PINR RP |
09STATE7269 | TRAVEL WARNING: THE PHILIPPINES [...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the southern Philippine islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago and urges extreme caution if traveling there. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated February 13, 2008, and updates information on continuing [...] | 2009-01-27 18:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC RP |
09STATE7285 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the FBI Basic Fingerprint Training starts January 27-30, 2009 in [...] | 2009-01-27 19:02:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7433 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG CTFP candidates to attend the Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security (ST [...] | 2009-01-27 21:24:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7434 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG candidates to attend the Program on Terrorism and Security Studies course [...] | 2009-01-27 21:25:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7435 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG candidates to attend the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander cour [...] | 2009-01-27 21:25:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7436 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a JUSMAG IMET candidate to attend a Specialized English Training/Senior Non-Commiss [...] | 2009-01-27 21:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7437 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend an Amphibious Plan Senior Officer- Internationa [...] | 2009-01-27 21:26:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7438 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are JUSMAG IMET candidates to attend an Aerospace Physiology course scheduled from F [...] | 2009-01-27 21:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7814 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an APCSS Comprehensive Crisis Management Course starts April 22, [...] | 2009-01-28 23:02:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7815 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a JUSMAG IMET candidate to attend an International Purchaser course starting on Mar [...] | 2009-01-28 23:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE7816 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the 4th Annual Sovereign Challenge Foreign Military Attache [...] | 2009-01-28 23:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE8684 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates to participate in Lantern Piston 09-2 from April 1 [...] | 2009-01-30 20:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE8685 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a Supervisory Criminal Investigators Course, which starts Februar [...] | 2009-01-30 20:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE8730 | DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - [...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an Instructor Development course starting February 5, 2009 in Man [...] | 2009-01-30 21:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP |
09STATE88538 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050185253 for the export of night vision devices (NVDs) to the Philippines. Post is requested t [...] | 2009-08-25 16:43:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
09STATE95743 | PHILIPPINES: TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST ACTION PLAN [...] (U) This is an action request (see paras 2-4). 2. (SBU) Begin action request: Drawing from points in para 8, Post is requested to approach appropriate host government officials to highlight the United States' strong commitment to continue to work with the Government of Philippines to hel [...] | 2009-09-15 16:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG RP |
09STATE96911 | TRAVEL WARNING: PHILIPPINES [...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the southern Philippine islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago and urges extreme caution if traveling there. This replaces the Travel Warning dated January 29, 2009, to reflect continuing threats due to terrorist and in [...] | 2009-09-17 21:51:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC RP |
09STATE98639 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license checks on licenses 050175550, 050189258 and 050189260 for the export of pistols to the Philippines. Post is r [...] | 2009-09-23 12:53:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KOMC RP |
09TELAVIV466 | EMBASSY TEL AVIV'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-27 12:48:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CE CH EG EI ELAB IN IS KCRM KFRD KPAL KTIP KWMN MD NP PHUM PREF RO RP RS SMIG TH TU UK UP UZ |
10MANILA10 | PHILIPPINES VOLCANO THREAT EASES; SUCCESSFUL 'ZERO [...] (SBU) Summary. Philippine volcanologists downgraded the threat level of southern Luzon's Mount Mayon to Alert Level 3 on January 2, allowing nearly all 48,000 evacuees to return to their homes on the volcano's slopes. Albay provincial officials attribute their successful management of the cri [...] | 2010-01-05 08:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL KPAO SENV EAGR CASC RP |
10MANILA125 | AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON PRESIDENT ARROYO [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador paid her farewell call on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at Malacanang Palace January 21. The President praised the excellent state of U.S.-Philippine bilateral relations, and lauded U.S. leadership in organizing an "excellent" aid effort for Haiti. She said a [...] | 2010-01-21 08:55:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV RP |
10MANILA132 | TFHA01: PHILIPPINES SENDS DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS, PERSONNEL [...] (SBU) Summary. The Philippines offered monetary assistance and disaster relief expertise to earthquake-stricken Haiti this week, with President Arroyo and the Philippine National Red Cross each approving USD 50,000 for humanitarian assistance. A team of 21 government doctors, nurses and engin [...] | 2010-01-22 07:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SOCI PREL PGOV KPAO HA RP |
10MANILA135 | AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL MEETING WITH PRESIDENTIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: The Ambassador hosted a cordial, hour-long coffee at the Residence January 21 with Liberal Party presidential candidate Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and his vice presidential running mate, Senator Manuel A. "Mar" Roxas. Clearly more relaxed and self-possessed th [...] | 2010-01-22 08:51:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM RP |
10MANILA142 | Philippines Optimistic About Copenhagen Accord, Plans to [...] (SBU) Economic Counselor delivered reftel demarche to Heherson Alvarez, Presidential Adviser on Climate Change and head of the Philippine's climate change delegation, on January 19. Alvarez was optimistic about the potential impact of the Copenhagen Accord and clearly stated that he would con [...] | 2010-01-25 05:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON KGHG RP |
10MANILA149 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - PHILIPPINES [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-25 07:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV RP USTR |
10MANILA155 | MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE: LEAD SUSPECT'S TRIAL UNDERWAY [...] (C) The murder trial is underway for a powerful former Mayor suspected of leading a gruesome November 23 massacre in Maguindanao province that left 57 people dead. Two other members of his prominent family remain detained on charges of rebellion, although we understand one could be released so [...] | 2010-01-26 08:51:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KJUS KCRM RP |
10MANILA156 | FILIPINO NURSES STRUGGLE TO RESUSCITATE CAREERS AFTER U.S. [...] SUMMARY: Nursing degrees provided thousands of Filipinos opportunities to work in the United States. Facing low wages and high unemployment at home, Filipino nurses were eager to help address the chronic nursing shortage in the United States. However, many of these job opportunities evaporat [...] | 2010-01-26 08:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON ELAB CVIS OEXC RP |
10MANILA164 | Philippine Elections: Favorite Son Hits Softball [...] (SBU) Summary: Philippine presidential candidate Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino's January 21 luncheon speech to an invited audience focused on his economic advocacies and the faults of the current Arroyo Administration. The speech was well-received; no surprise given the anti-Arroyo Adminis [...] | 2010-01-27 06:49:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV RP |
10MANILA170 | PHILIPPINE ELECTION: ESTRADA IN FOR NOW, VILLAR [...] (C) Though the presidential campaign officially starts Feb. 9, electioneering is in full swing, with the main candidates running ads, debating, and working to undercut opponents. In a constitutionally questionable decision, a Commission on Elections (COMELEC) sub-panel ruled that former Presi [...] | 2010-01-27 08:19:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KJUS RP |
10MANILA187 | ANNUAL REQUEST FOR STAFFING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-29 01:14:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER ECON KUNR OECD APECO UNESCO RP |
10MANILA196 | PHILIPPINE VIEWS ON NPT REVIEW CONFERENCE AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 28, Political-External chief discussed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference (NPT RevCon) and Nuclear Security Summit with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),and delivered Reftel demarches. DFA said that the planning was proceeding well for nex [...] | 2010-01-29 07:04:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL NPT IAEA UNGA RP |
10MANILA199 | Philippines Copenhagen Reaction: Government Negotiators [...] (SBU) Summary: President Arroyo and her chief climate envoy Heherson Alvarez have expressed strong support for the Copenhagen Accord and the United Nations (U.N.) negotiating process. President Arroyo moderated the Philippines' pre-Copenhagen climate change position by telling the delegation [...] | 2010-01-31 23:32:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON PGOV PREL KGHG RP |
10MANILA212 | INFORMATION ON CHILD AND FORCED LABOR FOR DOL [...] No summary [...] | 2010-02-02 09:14:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PGOV PHUM EIND KTIP SOCI SIPDIS USAID RP |
10MANILA235 | NO SIGN OF PROGRESS IN PEACE TALKS WITH COMMUNISTS [...] (S) Norwegian peace talks facilitator Vegar Brynildsen told us on February 3 that a failed agreement to restart formal talks between the Philippine government and the communist National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) demonstrated the waning influence of self-exiled communist leader [...] | 2010-02-04 08:04:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | PREL PGOV PINS PTER MOPS RP NO |
10MANILA241 | MOBILIZING PRESSURE ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM: [...] (SBU) Political-External chief delivered Reftel demarche on Iran's nuclear program to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The DFA was represented by Donna Rodriguez, Director of the Office of Political, Security, and Legal Matters in the international organizations bureau, and Rona Goce, [...] | 2010-02-05 08:45:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM IR UNSC RP |
10MANILA251 | PARTIES SHARE DRAFT PEACE ACCORDS, BUT POSITIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Negotiators from the Philippine government and the insurgent Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) met January 27-28 in Kuala Lumpur to exchange first drafts of a final peace agreement, and assessed that their positions were too distant to allow for a comprehensive settlement by th [...] | 2010-02-08 08:26:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINS KISL RP |
10MANILA281 | POLL PREPARATIONS ON TRACK, ELECTION COMMISSION [...] (C) Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Jose Melo told the Charge d'Affaires on February 8 that preparations for th Philippines' first automated national election Ma 10 were proceeding well. Melo was satisfied wih the ongoing delivery and testing of SmartMaticmachines for scanning ball [...] | 2010-02-12 08:40:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM RP |
10MANILA289 | GOVERNMENT DETAINS 43 IN CONTROVERSIAL RAID [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a joint February 6 operation, Philippine police and military personnel in Rizal Province arrested and detained 43 people with alleged ties to the terrorist New People's Army. The accused maintain they are medical workers who were tortured by military forces after their wron [...] | 2010-02-16 09:11:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PTER MOPS RP |
10MANILA333 | ELECTION STUMBLING BLOCKS RAISE QUESTIONS [...] (C) Election controversies are an established tradition in the Philippines, and the 2010 national poll looks certain to feature its fair share. The country is embarking on an unprecedented effort to automate the vote nationwide, and Filipinos still face considerable hurdles in implementing th [...] | 2010-02-19 03:48:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM KJUS EAID ASEC RP |
10MANILA336 | Philippines: Distracted Driving Demarche Reply [...] (U) On January 29 Embassy delivered reftel demarche to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for American Affairs Lourdes Yparraguirre and DFA Assistant Secretary for United Nations and International Organizations Leslie Gatan. Post also contacted the Land Transportation Offi [...] | 2010-02-19 05:56:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON SOCI ELTN UNDP UNGA RP |
10MANILA349 | S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PHILIPPINES [...] Embassy Manila submits two proposals for consideration for the 2010 Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues Small Grants Initiative. The first is a $50,000 project to fund the expansion of a women's support center in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The second is a $100,00 [...] | 2010-02-19 08:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KPAO KWNM RP |
10MANILA350 | PEACE TALKS FACILITATOR SAYS PHILIPPINE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Malaysian facilitator for peace talks between the Philippine government and the insurgent Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) told the Charge d'Affaires February 18 that the parties had agreed to pursue an interim agreement before the end of President Arroyo's term, in lieu o [...] | 2010-02-19 08:44:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINS KISL RP |
10MANILA369 | U.S. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM COMMISSION CHAIR PRESSES [...] (SBU) Leonard Leo, Chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (CIRF),explained to President Arroyo in a February 19 meeting that some countries use opposition to "defamation of religion" to restrict free speech and enable repressive blasphemy laws. Leo, accompanied by [...] | 2010-02-22 08:28:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KISL KDEM PGOV PTER RP |
10MANILA370 | SENIOR ABU SAYYAF GROUP LEADER BELIEVED KILLED ON [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On February 21, six members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) were killed in a battle with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Jolo Island including, we believe, the prominent ASG sub-commander Albader Parad. If Parad's death is confirmed, it would be a signifi [...] | 2010-02-22 08:53:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL MARR MOPS KCRM RP |
10MANILA38 | Philippines 2009 Economic Wrap-up and 2010 Way Ahead [...] (SBU) Summary: The Philippine economy is poised for moderate growth in 2010 after avoiding most of the effects of the world recession in 2009. Although buffeted by two extremely damaging storms in the final trimester, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded overall in 2009, while neighbori [...] | 2010-01-07 07:46:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ETRD ECIN RP CN XE XD |
10MANILA385 | TOURISM - BASIS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT [...] Summary: The Philippine Tourism Act of 2009, signed into law on May 12, 2009, describes tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy. The new law seeks to develop a robust tourism industry, turn the Philippines into a world-renowned destination, and attract foreign investment [...] | 2010-02-24 08:39:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EAIR ETRD RP |
10MANILA404 | CORRECTED COPY: INFORMATION ON CHILD AND FORCED [...] (U) Summary: This cable provides input requested for the Secretary of Labor's annual report to Congress on the implementation of commitments to eliminate exploitative and forced child labor (Ref A). It updates information provided by Post in Reftels B and C on the use of child labor in the p [...] | 2010-02-26 08:46:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PGOV PHUM EIND KTIP SOCI SIPDIS USAID RP |
10MANILA405 | MILF LEADERS CONCERNED ABOUT PEACE TALKS, SEEK [...] (C) SUMMARY: Members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace panel told Poloff February 24 they are concerned about the Philippine government's ability to negotiate an interim peace agreement that can satisfy the MILF's expectations, and asked to engage with the U.S. on a more forma [...] | 2010-02-26 09:11:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER PINS KISL RP |
10MANILA60 | AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL BREAKFAST WITH PRESIDENTIAL [...] (C) In a one-on-one January 11 breakfast with the Ambassador, presidential candidate Gilberto Teodoro betrayed a clear lack of enthusiasm for campaigning, noting time demands, difficult discussions with local officials, and a dearth of substance. Teodoro spoke highly of his running mate, Edu [...] | 2010-01-13 03:52:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR KDEM RP |
10MANILA63 | AMBASSADOR'S FINAL TRIP TO MINDANAO UNDERSCORES U.S. [...] SUMMARY. During her final trip to Mindanao on January 8, the Ambassador emphasized the long-term commitment of the U.S. to peaceful development in the region. The Ambassador launched an English proficiency program for seven universities in the region, inaugurated a neighborhood footbridge, a [...] | 2010-01-13 06:57:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KISL KPAO EAID RP |
10MANILA70 | FOREIGN SECRETARY'S FAREWELL DINNER FOR THE [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Secretary Romulo hosted on January 11 an intimate cabinet dinner for departing Ambassador Kenney. In a brief preliminary meeting with the Ambassador, Romulo stressed his gratitude for strong military-to-military relations, for U.S. disaster relief during flooding and the [...] | 2010-01-14 07:09:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PINS MOPS RP |
10MANILA73 | GOVERNMENT RACING AGAINST TIME FOR MILF PEACE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Philippine government and the insurgent Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are poised to continue difficult discussions this month on a comprehensive peace agreement, even as the Philippine government questions how much progress can be made in reconciling the parties' distan [...] | 2010-01-14 09:20:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINS KISL RP |
10MANILA8 | Philippines: 301 Special Out-of-Cycle Review on [...] (SBU) Summary. On December 17, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) officials held a digital video conference with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) to discuss intellectual property rights protection and enforcement as part of the 301 Special Out-of-Cycle Review (OCR) of the [...] | 2010-01-04 10:03:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD EAGR RP |
10MANILA9 | AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON PHILIPPINE [...] (SBU) In her December 23 farewell call, the Ambassador and Philippine Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap highlighted strong U.S. - Philippine collaboration throughout 2009, especially joint efforts to transition former combatants in Mindanao to peaceful agricultural projects, and a series of h [...] | 2010-01-04 10:48:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR EAID ECON ETRD PREL RP |
10MANILA90 | PHILIPPINES LAUDS SECRETARY CLINTON'S SPEECH ON [...] (C) Summary: A senior Department of Foreign Affairs official lauded Secretary Clinton's January 12 speech on regional architecture, calling it another welcome sign of U.S. re-engagement with East Asia. The government continues to formulate its response, and Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo wi [...] | 2010-01-15 09:20:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | ECIN PREL XC XE XU ASEAN APECO ARF RP |
10STATE16993 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050215379 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled OV-10 aircraft parts [...] | 2010-02-24 16:27:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RP |
10STATE5767 | TRAVEL ALERT: PHILIPPINES [...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the southern Philippine islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago and urges extreme caution if traveling there. This Travel Alert replaces the Travel Alert dated November 24, 2009, and reflects the continuing instability [...] | 2010-01-20 22:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC PTER ASEC RP |
10USUNNEWYORK104 | AMBASSADOR RICE MEETS NPT REVIEW CONFERENCE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Ambassador Rice on February 22 met with Filipino Ambassador Libran Cabactulan, President-elect of the Review Conference (RevCon) of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to be held in May, 2010. Cabactulan said he is gauging expectations of the States Part [...] | 2010-02-24 23:10:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC UNSC IR RP |
10USUNNEWYORK37 | AMBASSADOR DICARLO MEETS NPT PRESIDENT-ELECT [...] (C) SUMMARY. Ambassador DiCarlo on January 18 met Libran Cabactulan, the Filipino President-elect of the 2010 NPT Review Conference, to convey USG priorities on strengthening the NPT and to elicit his views on managing the Review Conference (RevCon) process. Ambassador DiCarlo said the USG se [...] | 2010-01-22 17:45:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM RP |
94MANILA13414 | DISCUSSION ON THE ISLAMIC MOVEMENT IN THE [...] CONFIDENTIAL -- ENTIRE TEXT 2. SUMMARY: DURING JULY 12 LUNCHEON MEETING WITH POLOFF, RETIRED DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR JOEL DE LOS SANTOS DESCRIBED THE FUTURE PROSPECTS OF PEACE WITH THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY AS LESS THAN ENCOURAGING. HE FELT THAT A MAIN PROBLEM WAS THE LACK OF UNDERS [...] | 1994-07-19 07:42:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR KISL RP |