World | Philippines
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Saturday May 26
Corona admits to having $2.4m deposits
Chief justice denies in court that amount was $10m and apologises leaving the previous day citing medical condition
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Thursday May 24
Manila slams continuing Chinese build-up
Calls it violation of Philippine sovereignty
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Wednesday May 23
Top Philippine judge given testimony deadline in own trial
Chief Justice Renato Corona has until Friday to finish testimony before impeachment court
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Wednesday May 23
Top Philippine judge in hospital after court drama
Philippine chief justice admitted to hospital in development that could delay resolution of his impeachment trial
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Wednesday May 23
Manual to help trafficking victims
Philippines labour department details steps to handle complaints
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Tuesday May 22
Philippines' top judge testifies at Senate trial
Chief Justice Renato Corona makes unexpected departure from own impeachment trial
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Tuesday May 22
Lady Gaga behaves, gets okay for second Manila gig
Pop diva to perform for a second night amid protests by some Christian youths
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Tuesday May 22
Aquino 'fails to curb rights abuses by armed forces'
Government asked to honour commitments
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Monday May 21
Palace confirms Aquino met with influential non-Catholic group leader
The presidential palace on Monday confirmed that President Benigno Aquino III had met with an influential religious leader
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Monday May 21
Number of jobless Filipinos hits record high, survey says
The percentage of jobless Filipinos has reached its highest recorded in nearly two decades with adult unemployment standing at 34.4 per cent
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Monday May 21
Chinese did not pull out of Philippine university
Philippine President Benigno Aquino's spokesperson has denied reports that Chinese students have withdrawn from a state-run school in Palawan province
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Sunday May 20
Aquino's adviser assures no hidden agenda in rebel talks
Transparency of peace deal with Moro rebels promised before negotiations are sealed
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Sunday May 20
Manila mayor wants Lady Gaga to perform decently
Concert producers told to stick to rules
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Saturday May 19
Philippines to accept delivery of new frigate
The Philippines is due to accept delivery of a new frigate while reports said 10 new patrol ships from Japan will soon be acquired by the navy
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Saturday May 19
Famous Philippine lake under threat from invasive specie
Residents alarmed as Laguna Lake once again comes under threat
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Saturday May 19
Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows
Youths offended by Lady Gaga's song "Judas," which they say mocks Jesus Christ
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Friday May 18
Mindanao road to bring needed development
People in Maguindanao can now travel safely
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Thursday May 17
Aquino vows to reclaim country's stature as best performer
Philippines President Benigno S. Aquino said he wants to be remembered as a leader who left behind as a legacy, a country that is developed
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Thursday May 17
Alarm over growing threat to Asia-Pacific sea lanes, Philippines official says
Philippine Department of Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said other countries should be alarmed at the growing threat to Asia-Pacific sea lanes
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Thursday May 17
US submarine accused of violating Philippines' charter provision
Philippines body cites ban on nuclear weapons as US vessel docks northwest of Manila
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Wednesday May 16
Stick up artists caught using hearse as getaway car
Two robbers who victimised a businesswoman practically fell into the hands of authorities moments after their heist after they tried to use an a funeral vehicle for a getaway vehicle
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Wednesday May 16
Senate annuls original voters list in Mindanao
Poll panel told to conduct a re-registration
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Tuesday May 15
Attacks on environmental activists alarm Church official
A bishop in Mindanao has sounded the alarm on continuing attacks on environmental activists as he feared that the actions would continue until the perpetrators are brought to justice
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Tuesday May 15
Manila will not recognise China's ban on fishing
Plans separate rules to conserve marine life
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Monday May 14
Ombudsman takes witness stand on Chief Justice’s impeachment trial
Anti-graft court chief Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales took the witness stand Monday in a highly-awaited testimony against Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona
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