President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was picked the most corrupt leader in Philippine history by the largest number of people in a survey released Tuesday - even more than late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who allegedly stole billions of dollars during his 20-year rule.
The nationwide survey by independent pollster Pulse Asia found that 42 percent of Filipinos believed [...]
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday night met with Queen Elizabeth II to strengthen diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the United Kingdom.
Arroyo and the Queen were expected to meet at the Buckingham Palace at 8 p.m. Thursday (Manila time). (more)
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered all concerned officials particularly from the security and defense sector to be on alert and to continue to flush out any remaining threats against the country and the public as she left for her eight-day European trip late Saturday night.
Arroyo, who arrived at 3 p.m. Sunday in Pau in France [...]
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said she would proceed with her three-country European visit starting Saturday, bringing with her the good news of the successful and peaceful resolution of the standoff at the Manila Peninsula in Makati City caused by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and his fellow Magdalo soldiers.
Arroyo, who would leave at 11:30 p.m. Saturday [...]
