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Ex-Philippine president Estrada to run again in 2010
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) - Former Philippine leader Joseph Estrada, ousted in a popular uprising in 2001 and later convicted of graft, said Wednesday he would run again for president in next year's elections.
Nations:Philippines People:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Source:(AFP)
2009-10-14
Philippine death toll rises as new storms brew
MANILA, Philippines - The toll from floods in the northern Philippines rose to at least 284 dead or missing Tuesday as bedraggled victims queued up for aid and Typhoon Ketsana roared into Vietnam.
Nations:Philippines People:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Source:(AP)
2009-09-29
140 die in Philippine storm, toll expected to rise
MANILA, Philippines - Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents started to dig out their homes from under carpets of mud after flooding left 140 people dead in the Philippine capital and surrounding towns.
Nations:Philippines People:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Source:(AP)
2009-09-28
World bids a relieved adieu to a rocky year
SYDNEY, Australia - Fireworks exploded in a kaleidoscopic shower of light over Sydney's shimmering harbor Wednesday, as the world's first major city to ring in 2009 celebrated the end of a decidedly rocky year with cheers, beers and a sense of relief.
Nations:India Philippines Hong Kong Thailand Japan Malaysia People:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Hu Jintao Activities:2009 New Year's Day Global Financial Crisis 2008 Beijing Olympics
2008-12-31
Philippines inflation to put brakes on historic economic growth
MANILA (AFP) - After 2007 saw the best economic growth in three decades, the Philippines is now struggling to control surging inflation, meaning interest rates may have to rise, putting a cap on recent successes.
Nations:Philippines People:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Activities:2007-8 Global Inflation Source:(AFP)
2008-09-14
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