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Supreme Court Chief Justice impeachment trial at Senate - Philippines

Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona is currently battling an impeachment trial at the Philippines Senate building located near Manila Bay....

by Don Sausa in Philippines on 20/01/2012

Society

Catholics Hold Black Nazarene Procession Despite Terror Plot - Manila

Despite a terrorist plot uncovered by law enforcement officers and a cautious warning from President Aquino, millions of Filipino Catholics joined...

by Don Sausa in Philippines on 09/01/2012

Politics

Groups mark President Aquino 100 days, ask "where's the change?"

Progressive groups today led a multi-sectoral march to Mendiola to mark President Aquino first 100 days in office. The group protested the continuing...

by neil viajero in Philippines on 08/10/2010

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20/01/2012 - Supreme Court Chief Justice impeachment trial at Senate - Philippines - Philippines - Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato...
09/01/2012 - Catholics Hold Black Nazarene Procession Despite Terror Plot - Manila - Philippines - Despite a terrorist plot uncovered by...
08/10/2010 - Groups mark President Aquino 100 days, ask "where's the change?" - Philippines - Progressive groups today led a multi-...
26/07/2010 - President Noynoy delivers his first State of the Nation Address - Philippines - Philippine President Benigno Aquino III...
26/07/2010 - Pres. Aquino First State of the Nation Address Marked by Big Protest - Philippines - President Aquino's first State of...
03/09/2009 - Aquino, Binay proclaimed winners of RP polls - Philippines - The two highest positions in the...
02/08/2009 - Corazon Aquino's cortege at Ayala Avenue, Makati City - Philippines - At around midday, the cortège of former...

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Sinulog 2012 celebrations in Cebu City
The Sinulog celebrations in Cebu City, Philippines, culminated with colorful and solemn activities in honor of the Holy Child Jesus or the Santo Niño. 16th January 2012
Supreme Court Chief Justice impeachment trial at Senate - Philippines
Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona is currently battling an impeachment trial at the Philippines Senate building located near Manila Bay. Manila, Philippines. 21st January 2012
Farmers rally 25 years after the brutal Mendiola massacre
Militant farmers and militant groups march around Mendiola Peace Arch to commemorate the brutal Mendiola Massacre. Farmers are urging the Aquino government to give the land share to far...
Protesters from Metro Manila rally against impeachment case
A protest group from poverty striken areas in Metro Manila rally during the first day of an impeachment against chief justice Renato Corona. Pasay, Philippines. 16th January 2012
Catholics Hold Black Nazarene Procession Despite Terror Plot - Manila
Despite a terrorist plot uncovered by law enforcement officers and a cautious warning from President Aquino, millions of Filipino Catholics joined the annual Black Nazarene procession. ...
Vice President asks executives to invest in Philippines - Bacolod
Vice President Binay spoke at the 20th Visayas Area Business Conference encouraging executives to join President Aquino's public infrastructure program which guarantees protection ...
Human Rights group Karapatan protest over former President Arroyo
Militant group Karapatan go on protest in front of the Department of Justice with the puppet of former President Arroyo in an orange jump suit, because she allegedly evades taking respo...
Interview with former Pres. Estrada on his impeachment
Video: Former President Joseph Estrada gives his opinion on the impeachment case filed against Chief Justice Secretary Renato Corona. Manilla 14th December 2011
Former President Estrada's opinion on impeachment case
Video: Former President Joseph Estrada gives his opinion on the impeachment case filed against Chief Justice Secretary Renato Corona. Manilla 14th December 2011
Occupy Mendiola - Philippines
Protesters gather for the last day of the Occupy Mediola movement which started on December 6. Different issues were raised for each day of the movement. Manila, Philippines. 10th Decem...
1st Year Anniversary of the Manila Hostage Crisis
Chinese families mourn at the Quirino Grand Stand as they remember the tragedy in which eight died including the hostage taker on August 23rd 2010. Manila, Philippines. 23rd August 2011
Oil Price Hike Rally in Manila
Due to an oil price increase, Kilusang Mayo Uno, Gabriela and Anak Pawis Partylist marched and protested at Mendiola. Manila Recto, Mendiola, Philippines. 23rd August 2011
Remembering political prisoner Benigno Aquino on Ninoy Aquino Day
Human rights groups Karapatan and SELDA commemorate Ninoy Aquino Day by remembering him as a political prisoner who cried for justice during the Marcos dictatorship. A rally was staged ...
Protesters gather for State of the Nation Address
Demonstrators from different militant groups gathered at Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City to protest the current President Benigno Aquino III, claiming nothing has been done for them ...
Protest rally during State of the Nation Address in Quezon City
Thousands of protestors armed with placards demonstrate against President Benigno Aquino's State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, Philippines. 25th July 2011
Protests at the 2nd State of the Nation Address by President Aquino
Different militant groups rally on Batasan Road Commonwealth, Quezon City, in protest against the President Benigno Aquino III and his administrations performance over the past year. Ph...
The Philippines celebrates Independence Day
The Philippines celebrates its 113th Independence Day with various activities in Manila and Kawit. 12 June 2011
May Day in the Philippines
An estimated 25,000 workers and supporters joined Labour Day protests in the Philippine capital. The people, led by labour organization Kilusang Mayo Uno demanded higher wages and regul...
Thousands converge at The People Power Monument
Filipino soldiers along with former president of the Philippines, Fidel V. Ramos, marches towards the Edsa monument. During the celebration of the 25th anniversary rites of the 1986 Pe...
25th Anniversary of EDSA People Power - Manila
Unveiling of the Cardinal Sin Statue at the Rizal Park and flower offering at the Ninoy Aquino and Cory Aquino statues with the President of the Republic of the Philippines Benigno Aqui...