Suspected gunman in Philippine massacre arrested (MalaysiaNews.net)
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine police said Wednesday they have arrested a government militiaman for allegedly participating in last week’s gruesome massacre of 57 people – a breakthrough that coul…

Marcos and Arroyo running for Congress (UPI)
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 2 (UPI) — Former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos and a world boxing champion are joining President Gloria Arroyo in running for seats in Congress.

Philippines, Muslim rebels to resume peace talks (MalaysiaNews.net)
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government and Muslim separatist rebels said they will resume peace talks in Malaysia next week after they agreed to the composition of an international monitori…

Storms to hit Philippine growth, raise poverty: World Bank (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Two typhoons which struck the Philippines’ main island of Luzon in recent months will probably dampen growth in the near term, stretch state finances and push 480,000 people into poverty, a post-disaster report showed on Wednesday.

Philippines, Muslim rebels to resume peace talks (NBC26 Green Bay)
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – The Philippine government and Muslim separatist rebels said they will resume peace talks in Malaysia next week after they agreed to the composition of an international monitoring group.

Suspected gunman in Philippine massacre arrested (Journal Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines Philippine police said today they have arrested a government militiaman for allegedly participating in last week s gruesome massacre of 57 people a breakthrough that could help pin down a powerful clan suspected in the carnage.

Imelda Marcos aims for stunning Philippine comeback (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Imelda Marcos launched a bid for a stunning political comeback Wednesday after registering to run for a parliamentary seat in the northern Philippines where her late dictator husband remains a revered figure.

Philippines to resume talks with Muslim rebels next week (EARTHtimes.org)
Manila – The Philippines and Muslim secessionist rebels would resume formal peace talks next week, more than a year after negotiations were stalled, a joint statement said Wednesday. The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said th…

Philippines, Muslim rebels vow to spare civilians (AP via Yahoo! Philippines News)
The Philippine government and Muslim separatist rebels say they will resume peace talks in Malaysia next week after they agreed to the composition of an international monitoring group.

GRP-MILF peace talks to resume Dec. 8 in Malaysia (GMA News)
The long-stalled peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will resume in Malaysia next week, a joint statement from the government and rebel negotiators said.

Philippine troops surround clan suspected of massacre (Manila Bulletin)
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines, December 3, 2009 (AFP) – The Philippine army on Thursday sent hundreds of extra troops to contain a powerful Muslim clan whose members have been indicted for the political massacre of 57 people last week.

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