President Benigno Aquino

Philippines economy grows 6.9 percent, beats forecasts

MANILA , Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines' economy grew a better-than-expected 6.9 percent in the first quarter, the government said…

Key facts on Philippine elections

MANILA , Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines holds national elections on Monday, following six years of strong economic growth under…

Philippines mulls submarines as China row simmers: Aquino

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines may invest in its first-ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the…

President Aquino considers new DFA chief

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino is considering four candidates for the position of Foreign Affairs Secretary as a replacement…

President Aquino can use prerogative to implement salary increase for gov’t employees

QUEZON City, Philippines - According to House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, President Benigno Aquino can use his presidential prerogative to implement…

President Aquino to meet Filipino voters in California

MANILA, Philippines - According to political analysts, it is expected that President Benigno Aquino will meet with Filipino voters in…

Independent bloc holds President Aquino responsible for death of SAF 44

The independent bloc of lawmakers holds President Benigno Aquino responsible for the death of the SAF 44, citing his many…

Enrile: Pres. Aquino shielding himself from responsibility in Mamasapano incident

At the opening of the Mamasapano probe, Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile claimed that President Benigno Aquino was shielding himself from…

President Aquino welcomes Japanese Emperor and Empress in Malacañang

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko were welcomed by President Benigno Aquino in the Malacañang, as the imperial couple visits…

Lack of quorum hinders passage of BBL

Despite the meeting conducted by President Benigno Aquino with the members of the House of Representatives, Speaker of the House…

President Aquino campaigns for Roxas in Italy

President Benigno Aquino campaigned for the administration candidate Mar Roxas in Italy, saying that only Roxas can ensure the continuation…

APEC leaders tackled growth challenges, Aquino says

World leaders wrapped up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Thursday (November 19), with the host Philippine President Benigno…

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