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Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
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Cracks Appear in the Philippines’ Unity Government
By Mong Palatino
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New Philippine President, New China Policy?
By Bich T. Tran
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Why are Former Philippine Presidents Running for Lower-Level Posts?
By Mong Palatino
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Philippine ‘People Power’ Thirty Years On
By Mark R. Thompson
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Joseph Estrada’s Political Comeback
Ex-convict and former actor Joseph Estrada has reemerged as a major player in Philippine politics.
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Former Philippines President Arrested...Again
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is accused of misusing US$8.8 million of funds from the state lottery.
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Beating Corruption in Philippines
If the Philippines wants to beat corruption, it may need to change the relationship between citizens and officials.
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Philippine Justice or Grudge?
The impeachment of Philippine Chief Justice Renato Corona over corruption has the ring of politics about it.
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ASEAN Predictions for 2012
Last year was a big one for news in Southeast Asia. Here are some suggestions on what to expect in 2012.
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Aquino’s Human Rights Problem
Ex-Philippine President Gloria Arroyo’s human rights record was bad. But her successor isn’t living up to his pledges.
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Aquino’s Human Rights Problem
Ex-Philippine President Gloria Arroyo’s human rights record was bad. But her successor isn’t living up to his pledges.
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Arroyo’s Sympathy Play
Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo’s claims she is ill may have backfired in the court of public opinion.