Philippine Supreme Court refuses to issue TRO on emergency decree

    MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- The Philippine Supreme Court Tuesday refused to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Proclamation 1017, the decree signed last Friday by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to declared a state of national emergency,as has been asked by some civil groups. Full Story

Philippine Senate condemns state of emergency

    MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- The Philippine Senate has passed a resolution condemning President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's Proclamation 1017 declaring a state of national emergency, local newspaper Manila Times reported Tuesday on its website. Full Story

Arroyo congratulates Marines for peacefully ending stand-off

    MANILA, Feb. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo congratulated on Monday the members of the Philippine Marines for peacefully and immediately resolving a stand-off incident Sunday night, during which some Marine officers and soldiers protested the sacking of their commander. Full Story

Philippine military says Marine protest part of anti-govt plot

    MANILA, Feb. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- The Philippine military Monday said Sunday's incident at the Marine headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, where some officers and servicemen protested against the removal of their commander, was related to a plot to overthrow President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Full Story

Philippine military foils bomb threat in Manila

    MANILA, Feb. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Philippine government forces foiled a bomb threat on Monday after they recovered lighted explosive materials near a commercial complex in Makati City, Metro Manila. Full Story

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