1 - 10 of 11 results for "Aquino"

  1. 1. news | 13 May 2013

    'Aquino referendum' in Philippines

    By AFP

    » MANILA - The Philippines goes to the polls Monday to choose thousands of local leaders plus national legislators in what is seen as a referendum on the presidency of reformist Benigno Aquino.

  2. 2. news | 13 May 2013

    Philippines holds elections vital for Aquino reforms

    By AFP

    » 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 problems.

  3. 3. news | 21 Apr 2013

    Philippine paper falls for fake Aquino Time cover

    By AFP

    » A top Philippine newspaper Saturday was taken in by a spoof cover of Time magazine depicting President Benigno Aquino with his mouth agape, running the picture on its front page.

  4. 4. opinion | 21 May 2013

    Time running out for key reformers

    POLITICS

    Newspaper section: News

    » Voters in the Philippines appear to have delivered a resounding victory to President Benigno Aquino in mid-term elections. The son of former president Corazon Aquino looks set to control both houses of Congress, giving h...

  5. 5. news | 15 May 2013

    Taiwan sanctions Philippines despite Aquino apology

    By AFP

    » Taiwan Wednesday slapped sanctions on the Philippines, including a ban on the hiring of new workers, rejecting an apology by President Benigno Aquino for the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman.

  6. 6. news | 16 Apr 2013

    Philippine leader's celebrity sister is top taxpayer

    By AFP

    » Philippine President Benigno Aquino's youngest sister, movie star and TV show host Kris Aquino, was the country's top taxpayer, beating many of its wealthiest tycoons, the tax commissioner said Tuesday.

  7. 7. news | 21 May 2013

    Philippines boosts military to resist 'bullies'

    By AFP

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

  8. 8. news | 15 May 2013

    Philippines extends schooling to 13 years

    By AFP

    » Philippine President Benigno Aquino signed a law Wednesday giving children three extra years of schooling, one of his key reforms aimed at lifting the country out of poverty.

  9. 9. news | 01 Apr 2013

    Philippines says 'no' to short cops

    By AFP

    » Short people hoping to join the long arm of the law in the Philippines will be left disappointed after President Benigno Aquino vetoed a bill removing height requirements for police on Monday.

  10. 10. news | 10 May 2013

    Dynastic rule tightens grip on Philippines

    By AFP

    » Another Benigno Aquino is set to become one of the Philippines' most powerful politicians next week thanks to his name, part of what analysts warn is an increasingly destructive system of dynastic rule.

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