Inquirer 'Emperor' as AFP chief raises fears of poll fraud | MANILA, Philippines—Members of both sides of the political spectrum are antsy over President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's appointment of the 'Emperor' as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff.... (photo: OPS/NIB / Marcelino Pascua)
The Daily Tribune RP 4th most corrupt on Asia-Pacific list | By Michaela P. del Callar | 03/10/2010 | It is no surprise that the Philippines under President Arroyo is again still in the bottom list of corrupt economies. | The Philippines slid two notches from... (photo: WN / Trigedia)
Asia Times US ponders China's Southeast Asian rise | By Peter J Brown | The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) last month held a lengthy hearing on China's activities in Southeast Asia and the implications for US intere... (photo: Creative Commons / Naus) AsianChinaEconomyPhotosUS
The New York Times Indonesian Forces Kill 3 Terror Suspects | JAKARTA — Indonesian counterterrorism forces stormed an Internet cafe and a nearby house on the outskirts of Jakarta on Tuesday, killing three suspected terrorists and arresting two others. | ... (photo: AP / Heri Juanda) IndonesiaJakartaPhotosSecurityTerrorism
Inquirer Summer heat no picnic for your car | MANILA, Philippines--You may be celebrating this dry season as being perfect for your car. And why wouldn't you? The last rainy season only brought a flood of despair t... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) CarsMotoristsPhilippinesPhotosWeather
The Press Democrat Oil drops to near $81 after monthlong run-up | Benchmark crude for April delivery was down 68 cents to $81.19 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The ... (photo: WN / Guillaume Poulet-Mathis) EconomyNew YorkPhotosSingaporeUS