Topic: Benigno Aquino

Coconut farmers own 24 per cent of food conglomerate — court

The Supreme Court affirmed that coconut farmers of the Philippine owned 24 percent of shares worth between P 100 to P 150 billion (Dh 8.33 billion...

Palace adviser in spotlight over DVDs

Ronald Llamas, political adviser to President Benigno Aquino, had been seen by Dana Policar, a local newspaper editor, purchasing DVDs of 'pirated'...

Arroyo to be arraigned

A Philippine court has ordered ex-president Gloria Arroyo to be arraigned over alleged vote rigging on February 20, with trial dates to be set soon...

Bomb explodes in Makati, damages car and shops

No one was hurt when the explosion occurred on a vacant lot on Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village. A bomb exploded in front of an empty lot and...

Political killings in Philippines continue, says rights group

Politically motivated killings have continued despite President Aquino's pledges, says Human Rights Watch . Political killings have continued and...
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has won praise for targeting some of the country's most powerful figures in his war on corruption, but his bruising tactics are also causing an increasing uproar.Aquino's campaign has moved into top gear over the ...

Philippines adds Chinese New Year to holidays

Philippine President Benigno Aquino Thursday declared Chinese New Year an official holiday, ignoring the objections of some in the business community who say there are already too many public holidays.It means the Chinese New Year, also known as the spring festival ...

Obama says US "looking out" for Philippines

US President Barack Obama on Friday told Philippine President Benigno Aquino, who is embroiled in a territorial spat with China, that the US was "looking out" for his country.Manila, which has been in a security alliance with the US for 60 ...

Philippine forces launch southern offensive

Philippine troops launch an offensive against "lawless elements" in the south of the country, a day after President Benigno Aquino vows justice for...
Don't fill in this field Picture This Home Tags Subscribe (RSS) Tweet . The recent controversy in Manila over local artist Mideo Cruz's Kulo...