Arroyo announces lifting of emergency state despite 2 blasts

    MANILA, March 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announced the lifting the state of national emergency at noon Friday about one hour after a twin blasts rocked a showcase commercial district in Metro Manila.  Full Story

Philippine police lower alert level

    MANILA, March 3 (Xinhuanet) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Friday lowered the alert level nationwide after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo lifted her declaration of a state of national emergency, local media reported. Full Story

Arroyo may announce lifting of state of emergency Friday

    MANILA, March 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is expected to lift the state of national emergency on Friday as her top security advisers said the situation is safe and secure. Full Story

Philippine govt investigates report on alleged coup meeting

    MANILA, March 2 (Xinhuanet) -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday asked a Manila-based correspondent of Time magazine, a brother of former Philippine President Corazon Aquino and a businessman to shed light about a reported coup meeting against the government, reported the Philippine News Agency. Full Story

Philippine military admits receiving money from Estrada-related fund

    MANILA, March 2 (Xinhuanet) -- The Philippine Marines and the Army's First Scout Regiment (FSR) on Thursday admitted receiving money from a foundation associated with the deposed President Joseph Estrada for the past two years. Full Story

U.S. confident of Arroyo administration: U.S. official

    MANILA, March 2 (Xinhuanet) -- The U.S. government is confident that the Philippine government led by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will address the current unstable political situation properly, U.S. assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill said here on Thursday.  Full Story

Philippine President makes new appointments in Cabinet

    MANILA, March 1 (Xinhuanet) -- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo made adjustment to her Cabinet on Wednesday with new appointments. Full Story

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