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MANILA -- Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo staged a major political comeback on Monday, winning election as speaker of the House of Representatives -- the No. 4 position in government. [1]

Among the most dramatic developments in the Philippines in recent months is the reemergence of former President Gloria Arroyo as a major power broker. OpinionCalm Arroyo could steady passionate Duterte ![Avatar]( [2]

MANILA — A popular Philippine senator and daughter of one of the country’s most famous movie couples announced Wednesday her candidacy in next year’s presidential election, promising to defend disputed territories in the South China Sea and speed up ... [3]

MANILA—Twenty-six years after Roman Catholic leaders helped his mother marshal millions of Filipinos in an uprising that ousted a dictator, President Benigno Aquino III picked a fight with the church over contraceptives and won a victory that bared t... [4]

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has created a new body to investigate and monitor high-profile human rights cases, but rights activists said on Tuesday it would take time to show whether the committee is more than a public... [5]

MANILA — A scandal over lawmakers’ misuse of public funds has become the biggest crisis of Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s three-year rule, tainting his carefully crafted image as a corruption fighter and undermining his ability to push economi... [6]

Christians and Muslims pray for tsunami victims Manila declares January 7 a "day of national prayer and mourning". [7]

For Filipino bishops reproductive health “prophets” are false and immoral He urged Catholic lawmakers not to be swayed by political parties who promote personal interests ahead of the next elections and enjoy the backing of contraceptives manufacture... [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-07-24 · 85% match

Philippines' Gloria Arroyo makes comeback as House speaker

MANILA -- Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo staged a major political comeback on Monday, winning election as speaker of the House of Representatives -- the No. 4 position in government.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-08-16 · 75% match

Calm Arroyo could steady passionate Duterte

Among the most dramatic developments in the Philippines in recent months is the reemergence of former President Gloria Arroyo as a major power broker. OpinionCalm Arroyo could steady passionate Duterte ![Avatar](

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-09-17 · 75% match

Popular Philippine Senator Announces Bid for Presidency

MANILA — A popular Philippine senator and daughter of one of the country’s most famous movie couples announced Wednesday her candidacy in next year’s presidential election, promising to defend disputed territories in the South China Sea and speed up

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-01-04 · 75% match

New Law Points to Philippine Church’s Waning Sway

MANILA—Twenty-six years after Roman Catholic leaders helped his mother marshal millions of Filipinos in an uprising that ousted a dictator, President Benigno Aquino III picked a fight with the church over contraceptives and won a victory that bared t

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-11-28 · 75% match

Philippine Body to Probe Human Rights Cases

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has created a new body to investigate and monitor high-profile human rights cases, but rights activists said on Tuesday it would take time to show whether the committee is more than a public

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-11-01 · 75% match

Aquino’s Mr Clean Image Skewered by Philippine Pork Barrel Politics

MANILA — A scandal over lawmakers’ misuse of public funds has become the biggest crisis of Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s three-year rule, tainting his carefully crafted image as a corruption fighter and undermining his ability to push economi

[7] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Christians and Muslims pray for tsunami victims

Christians and Muslims pray for tsunami victims Manila declares January 7 a "day of national prayer and mourning".

[8] MM asianews.it · 75% match

For Filipino bishops reproductive health “prophets” are false and immoral

For Filipino bishops reproductive health “prophets” are false and immoral He urged Catholic lawmakers not to be swayed by political parties who promote personal interests ahead of the next elections and enjoy the backing of contraceptives manufacture

[9] MM english.news.cn · 75% match

Panel discussions held during BFA Annual Conference 2026

A panel discussion themed on "Cooperation on New Energy in Asia" is held during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 27, 2026.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-08-12 · 31% match

Agnes Chow and Jimmy Lai freed on bail in Hong Kong

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong police released pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow on bail Tuesday night, the day after her arrest under China's new security law for the territory.

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