MANILA, Philippines — “Mahal ko pa rin si President [I still love President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo],” said Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. as a move to oust him has gained ground with 134 lawmakers sign…

MANILA, Philippines — Former president Joseph Estrada said Thursday he was seeking legal action against a global graft watchdog for including him in a list of the world’s most corrupt leaders. Estrad…

MANILA, Philippines — Malaca ang is holding backchannel talks with the Senate, which had ordered the arrest of two government executives who failed to appear before an investigation into bribery alle…

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will need the legal opinion of the Department of Justice (DoJ) if it is ordered by the Senate to serve the warrant of arrest against witness…

MANILA, Philippines — 50 lawmakers at the House of Representatives have signed a resolution urging the government to uphold the freedom of the press, speech, and expression at all times. House Resolu…

AFX News Limited MANILA (Thomson Financial) – Philippine shares closed mixed Thursday as investors cheered positive domestic news but remained concerned about the deteriorating US economy. The market …

NILA (Thomson Financial) – Philippine money supply, as measured by M3, grew 9.0 percent in December from a year earlier, after expanding 9.1 percent in the previous month, central bank data showed on …

AM Philippines economic growth accelerated in 2007, official data showed Thursday. The National Statistical Coordination Board announced that the economy expanded 7.3% in 2007, the fastest growth in 3…

AFX News Limited MANILA (Thomson Financial) – Philippine shares were lower in late trade Thursday as investors shrugged off positive domestic news and remained focused on concerns about the deteriorat…

(IANS) Five soldiers were killed Wednesday in a clash with communist rebels in a remote town in the southern Philippines, an army spokesman said. Colonel Benito De Leon said six soldiers were also wou…