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Filipino militants burn a US flag and a mock US stealth bomber while holding an effigy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III and Uncle Sam during a protest in front of the US embassy in Manila on Jan. 28, 2012.…

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Two thousand inmates at the national penitentiary sing and dance for President Aquino who’s watching their performance from a second floor deck. His presence is a sign of approval for the launch on Friday of the Bureau of Corrections 2022…

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Members of the United States and Philippine Coast Guards stand together during the closing ceremony of the Maritime Law Enforcement Instructors Development Course at the PCG Headquarters in Manila on Friday. Stronger US presence is here. NIÑO JESUS ORBETA…

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Weathermen familiarize themselves with the Doppler radar’s antenna under the guidance of Japanese technicians. FERNAN GIANAN/INQUIRER SOUTHERN LUZON…

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US lauds troops offer
but won't return bases

By Agence France-Presse

The United States on Friday welcomed the Philippines' offer to allow more US troops on its territory, saying it would boost US power in Asia, and assured it was not seeking to re-establish bases in the former colony. _{9 hours ago}

Daughter to bring home Ignacio
Arroyo; special election up

By Jerome Aning and Carla P. Gomez, Inquirer Visayas

Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo has dispatched the daughter of his brother, Rep. Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo to London to take charge of the arrangements for the homecoming of his youngest brother, a ...

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Daughter to bring home Representative Ignacio ‘Iggy’ Arroyo; special election up

Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo has dispatched the daughter of his brother, Rep. Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo to London to take charge of the arrangements for the homecoming of his youngest brother, a spokesperson for the family on Friday said.