August 2003 Jose Miguel Arroyo sues a congressman, a senator and his spokesman over money laundering accusations. Outcome: Case dismissed. June 3, 2004 He sues the same spokesman for calling him fat amid accusations of vote-buying. Damages sought: 11 million pesos. Outcome: Case pending. June 3, 2004 Mr Arroyo sues former senator for calling him a 'chief cheating operator'. Also sued were a newspaper publisher, four editors and a reporter. Damages sought: 11 million pesos. Outcome: Charges dropped against the senator. June 3, 2004 Mr Arroyo sues former chief government lawyer for alleging that he diverted tax money to his wife's campaign. Damages sought: 11 million pesos. Outcome: Case pending. June 3, 2004 Mr Arroyo sues magazine publisher and five editors for alleging that the first family had undeclared assets in US and were tax-evading. Damages sought: 11 million pesos. Outcome: Case pending. June 3, 2004 Mr Arroyo sues writer Concepcion Paez for depicting him as 'crooked'. Damages sought: 11 million pesos. Outcome: Case pending. March 2006 Mr Arroyo tries to sue Senator Jinggoy Estrada for accusing him of protecting two suspected smugglers. Damages sought: 10 million pesos. Outcome: Police tried to arrest Mr Estrada last week but Senate leaders intervened. August 2, 2006 Mr Arroyo announces plans to sue columnist and his broadcaster brothers for claiming he was protecting smugglers. No case yet filed. August 20, 2006 The Arroyo family threatens to sue Congressman Allan Peter Cayetano who accused them of hiding US$500 million in a secret German bank account. Outcome: Case not yet filed.
