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Lito Atienza, 62, qualified as an architect and was a folk dancer before becoming mayor of Manila. After he became mayor in 1998 and again in 2001, the artistically-inclined leader embarked on a beautification campaign but was soon accused of tearing down some of Manila's historical landmarks.

Senator Joker Arroyo, a pro-administration lawmaker, has accused President Gloria Arroyo of silently working for charter change and the extension of her term from 2004 to 2007.

Attempts to defuse a crisis over the impeachment of the Philippines' top judge suffered a setback yesterday as President Gloria Arroyo said her efforts at a compromise were not succeeding.

Philippines takes a giant leap forward

Tragic seas of the Philippines

Unrelenting campaigner for freedom

Unrelenting campaigner for freedom

Government and separatists set to meet in Kuala Lumpur

Surround family's home in readiness for more arrests in Maguindanao massacre probe

Marcos' son running for senate, daughter eyeing gubernatorial seat

More troops join pursuit as Moro rebels deny role in attack

A three-year-old girl suffering from end-stage liver disease underwent a successful liver transplant