MANILA, Philippines: Philippine police clashed with communist rebels in the country's south Friday after mediator Norway announced that the two sides had secretly held three days of meetings in Oslo in a bid to revive peace talks.
MANILA (Thomson Financial) - Philippine shares were flat halfway through Friday's session as investors locked in profits after seven days of consecutive rallies.
MANILA, Philippines-Philippine police clashed with communist rebels in the country's south Friday after mediator Norway announced that the two sides had secretly held three days of meetings in Oslo in a bid to revive peace talks.
At 9:36 a.m. (0136 GMT), Manila's 30-company composite index was up 2.36 points or 0.1 percent at 2,880.62. The broader all-share index inched up 0.57 point to 1,773.98.
It's not the first time the two sides have been brought together by Norwegian mediators. The latest round of talks took place from Tuesday to Thursday this week, confirms Norway's foreign ministry.
A group of German visitors went with the staff of Preda Foundation last 5 and 6 of May, to visit the children at the Reception and Action Centre (RAC) and the Manila Youth Reception Centre (MYRC) to bring snacks and drinks and see the condition of the