By Douglas Bakshian Manila 04 July 2006 Philippine Presidential Spokesman Ignacio Bunye, left, speaks with, generals as they prepare to watch a video, titled 'Conspiracy in Treachery' (File photo - April 10, 2006) A previously unknown videotape coul...
By Douglas Bakshian Manila 24 April 2006 In the Philippines prosecutors have filed rebellion charges against dozens of people, including a former senator and six left-wing lawmakers, accusing them of...
By Douglas Bakshian Manila 29 March 2006 Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada gestures during his trial on Wednesday March 29, 2006 It was another day of denials and demonstrations at the long-r...
By Douglas Bakshian Manila 22 March 2006 Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada, in his first day of testimony at his corruption trial, has firmly denied allegations of corruption during his abort...
By Nancy-Amelia Collins Manila 28 February 2006 Jailed rebel soldiers (in dark glasses and in black uniform) are escorted to their vehicle after a hearing at the Makati city court, east of Manila (Feb...
By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakarta 24 February 2006 Gloria Arroyo Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was swept to power in 2001 after a popular movement ousted her predecessor, vowing to end co...
By Nancy-Amelia Collins Manila 04 March 2006 Gloria Arroyo delivers speech on national television The Philippine government ended the week-old state of emergency Friday, saying the threat of a coup ha...
By Heda Bayron Hong Kong 17 February 2006 Mudslides triggered by heavy rains have buried a village in the eastern Philippines. At least 15 bodies have been recovered. The Red Cross says hundreds are m...
By Heda Bayron Hong Kong 02 March 2006 As President Gloria Arroyo considers lifting emergency rule in the Philippines following last week's reported coup attempt, questions have been raised about her...
By Nancy-Amelia Collins Manila 01 March 2006 Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo says she will lift the state of emergency she imposed six days ago over an alleged coup plot "as soon as possi...