News: Philippines

We have started to collect the most important news related to Philippines in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• December 7th 2009 – November 12th 2009
• November 11th 2009 – September 30th 2009
• September 29th 2009 – August 2nd 2009
• August 1st 2009 – April 22nd 2009
• April 18th 2009 – February 18th 2009
• February 13th 2009 – September 30th 2008
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• July 28th 2008 – May 19th 2008
• May 16th 2008 – January 1st 2008
• December 20th 2007 – October 19th 2007
• October 2nd 2007 – June 10th 2007
• June 7th 2007 – March 19th 2007
• March 14th 2007 – December 26th 2006
• December 22nd 2006 – September 16th 2006
• September 4th 2006 – June 23rd 2006
• June 22nd 2006 – February 25th 2006
• February 24th 2006 – February 4th 2006
• February 1st 2006 – November 20th 2005

Philippines: news

New violence in south Philippines

Monday, September 4th 2006, 9:57

At least five Philippine soldiers are killed and several hurt in clashes with Muslim militants, security forces say.
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Estrada lawyers conclude defence

Wednesday, August 30th 2006, 7:58

Lawyers for Philippine ex-President Joseph Estrada conclude their five-month defence at his plunder trial.
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Philippine oil spill 'a calamity'

Friday, August 25th 2006, 13:31

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo declares that an oil spill caused by a sunken tanker is a national calamity.
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Attempt to impeach Arroyo fails

Thursday, August 24th 2006, 4:45

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo survives an attempt to impeach her over claims of corruption and fraud.
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Two dead in Philippines fighting

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006, 14:18
related places: Jolo

Philippine security forces say two commandos have been killed in clashes with rebels on the island of Jolo.
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Philippine oil spill claims life

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006, 9:00

An oil spill in the central Philippines claims its first human victim, after a man dies from breathing toxic fumes.
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Philippine tanker 'leaking oil'

Tuesday, August 22nd 2006, 8:52

More oil is leaking from a tanker which sank off the Philippines 11 days ago, coastguard officials say.
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Manila pledges probe into deaths

Thursday, August 17th 2006, 13:13

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo says she plans to form a commission to probe political killings in the country.
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'Ominous quiet' at Mayon volcano

Thursday, August 10th 2006, 8:12
related places: Mayon

Philippine scientists renew warnings of a major explosion at Mount Mayon, citing an "ominous" quiet.
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Full moon fear for Mayon volcano

Wednesday, August 9th 2006, 6:45
related places: Mayon

Philippines scientists warn that Wednesday's full moon could spark a major eruption of the Mount Mayon volcano.
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Fresh activity on Mayon volcano

Tuesday, August 8th 2006, 5:43
related places: Mayon

Philippine volcano Mount Mayon show more signs of eruption, but locals remain reluctant to leave.
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Philippine volcano 'set to erupt'

Monday, August 7th 2006, 13:27

A mass evacuation is ordered as the Philippines' main volcano, Mount Mayon, threatens to erupt.
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Philippines troops in Jolo clash

Tuesday, August 1st 2006, 12:59
related places: Jolo

Philippine troops clash with suspected Islamic militants on the island of Jolo, according to officials.
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Arroyo address stresses economy

Monday, July 24th 2006, 9:59

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo promises to tackle economic disparities in her annual speech to the nation.
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Philippine 'attack plot foiled'

Wednesday, July 12th 2006, 9:13

Six Philippine army officers arrested last week were plotting an attack on parliament, army officials say.
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Arrests over Philippine mutiny

Friday, July 7th 2006, 5:28

Philippine police arrest six army officers allegedly linked to a failed mutiny against President Gloria Arroyo.
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Philippines stops death penalty

Saturday, June 24th 2006, 10:30

Philippines President Gloria Arroyo signs a law abolishing the death penalty, reprieving 1,200 death row inmates.
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Bomb blast hits south Philippines

Friday, June 23rd 2006, 9:46
related places: Mindanao

At least five people are killed and 10 others injured in an explosion on the Philippine island of Mindanao.
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