World | Philippines
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Friday May 17
Philippines watchdog decries rampant vote-buying
Cash, food packages, mobile phones and even scholarships given to voters
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Friday May 17
Online registry for Filipinos seeking jobs abroad
Decision comes after Taiwan stops accepting work permits
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Thursday May 16
OFWs remittance reach $5.6b in Philippines
Cash sent home marks less robust growth compared to previous years
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Thursday May 16
Pacquaio to settle lawsuit with US firm
Legal battle over alleged failed recording contract that was inked in the US in 2009
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Wednesday May 15
Basic education law passed in Philippines
Move aimed at improving quality of schools across the country and abroad
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Wednesday May 15
Winning Philippines senators could pass legislations
But will shun anti-dynasty law, observers say
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Tuesday May 14
Poe takes surprise lead in senatorial race
Powerful endorsements helped her case, analysts say
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Tuesday May 14
Marcos and Arroyo win in Philippine polls
Former first lady gets second congressional term
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Tuesday May 14
Philippines 2013 elections: Former president Estrada is Manila mayor
His first elected post since he was ousted in an anti-corruption revolt 12 years ago
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Tuesday May 14
Philippine navy to monitor Taiwan military drill
Taiwan navy to hold exercise near Batanes on Thursday
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Monday May 13
Low turnout in Filipino absentee vote in UAE
Only 6.35 per cent take to the ballot box in Dubai and the northern emirates
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Monday May 13
Seven killed in Philippine election violence
Presidential aide survives ambush by gunmen
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Monday May 13
Newcomers win Senate elections
Results show political dynasties, however much criticised, will remain part of Philippines politics for a long time
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Monday May 13
Philippines holds vital polls for reforms
Graft-tainted candidates underlin nation’s deep-rooted problems
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Monday May 13
30 foreign observers lured by polls
Traditional and new candidates present their views
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Monday May 13
Key facts on Philippine elections
Below are key facts and figures on the Philippines and its political system:
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Monday May 13
Clans and celebrities dominate Philippines elections
Despite scattered violence and fears of fraud, polls were relatively peaceful as soldiers and police secured stations in potentially violent areas
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Sunday May 12
Result of May 13 mid-term polls reflect on Filipino voters
Expectations from Filipino voters high
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Sunday May 12
Hard-hitting broadcast journalist kidnapped in Quezon, southern Luzon
Raises number of such incidents to 14 since 2010
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Saturday May 11
Philippine election is not a walk in the park
Many unemployed voters and poor residents have formed groups to receive gifts
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Saturday May 11
Crucial reforms at stake in Philippine elections
More than 18,000 positions will be contested in mid-term elections
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Friday May 10
Mount Mayon tourist guide killed in eruption planned to marry long-time partner
Tourist guide killed in accident planned to marry his long-time partner
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Friday May 10
Philippines coastguard fires on Taiwan fishing vessel
Foreign Ministry demands apology but Manila insists vessel breached South China Sea maritime limits
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Friday May 10
Manila may pull out peacekeepers from Golan
Government’s decision follows kidnapping of soldiers by Syrian rebels
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Thursday May 9
Imelda Marcos warns over ‘fake’ jewels
Former Philippines First Lady says government may exhibit substituted gems
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