Obama meets with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo at White House
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on July 30, 2009. UPI/Michael Reynolds/Pool
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MANILA, Philippines, July 27 (UPI) -- Philippine President Gloria Arroyo, who hasn't tipped her hand about whether she's seeking re-election, said voters need choices, not just words.
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COTABATO CITY, Philippines, March 28 (UPI) -- Clashes between government troops and Islamic militants have left at least 31 people dead in the Philippines, officials said.
DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Qatar companies will have jobs for 37,000 Filipinos in the next few years, Philippines President Gloria Arroyo said during a visit to the Middle Eastern nation.
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The Philippine army said it has deployed soldiers and tanks throughout Manila Saturday to defend against a possible coup by Islamic militants.
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Jose de Venecia, who had accused Philippines President Gloria Arroyo of corruption and murder, was ousted as speaker of the House Monday night, it was reported.
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A growing number of doctors in the Philippines are foregoing their credentials and stature in order to seek a new life abroad as nurses.
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Philippine authorities say at least eight people died and as many as 130 others were injured Friday when an explosion tore through a shopping mall in Manila.
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Convicted former Philippines President Joseph Estrada met Tuesday with Ronaldo Puno, minister for of the interior and local, to discuss a possible pardon.