Benigno Aquino

WHO SAID IT?

Who said it?

22 May 2013

We have a clear message to the world: The Philippines is for Filipinos and we have the capability to resist bullies

Philippine President Benigno Aquino on a military upgrade

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Who was guarding the guards during Tong's reign?

22 May 2013

Let's recap: Timothy Tong Hin-ming has been the ICAC commissioner for five years. What did he do during that time?

4:04AM

Manila boosts military to resist ‘bullies’ as ties with Beijing sour

21 May 2013

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has announced a US$1.8-billion military upgrade to help defend his country's maritime territory against "bullies", amid a worsening dispute with China.

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Aquino boosted as Marcos clan wins big in Philippine elections

14 May 2013

Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday secured big wins in mid-term elections seen as vital to his ambitious reform agenda, but the success of famous, graft-tainted rivals raised alarm.

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Philippines holds elections vital for Aquino reforms

13 May 2013

The Philippines held elections on Monday seen as crucial for President Benigno Aquino’s bold reform agenda, as deadly violence and graft-tainted candidates underlined the nation’s deep-rooted...

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Aquino endorses wide alliance to contest poll in bid to push agenda

13 May 2013

When the dust settles from today's violent and raucous midterm elections, President Benigno Aquino is expected to emerge politically stronger, thanks to unlikely alliances he's forged.

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Opinion

Alex Lo

A dangerous demagogue in our midst

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Jake Van Der Kamp

Ferry subsidies to push rents up further

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Who said it?

If the Filipino government fails to respond in a positive manner within 72 hours, the hiring of Philippine workers will be frozen.

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Southeast Asian leaders work to defuse China tensions at Asean summit

Southeast Asian leaders are set to wrap up a summit on Thursday dominated by efforts to defuse tensions over the South China Sea and deepen economic links throughout the region.

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Beijing and Manila should navigate around their differences

China's relations with the Philippines are clearly asymmetrical and events since President Benigno Aquino's trip to Beijing in 2011 do not bode well for peaceful bilateral and regional development...

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Letters to the Editor, March 17, 2013

Parallel-goods trading is a controversial topic and a practice condemned by many people. However, I think it is beneficial to Hong Kong to some extent.

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TERRITORIAL DISPUTE

Followers of Filipino sultan at point of no return: Benigno Aquino

President Benigno Aquino asked a royal clan leader in the southern Philippines to order his followers to withdraw as soon as possible from Malaysian land they claim as their own, warning yesterday...

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PHILIPPINES

Philippines to compensate Marcos rights victims

Philippine President Benigno Aquino signed a landmark law on Monday compensating human rights victims of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, 27 years after a bloodless “People Power” revolution ended his...

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