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President might leave Malacanang even before June 30

President Gloria Arroyo might leave Malacañang even before her term ends at noon of June 30, Presidential Management Staff (PMS) chief, Maria Elena Bautista Horn revealed on Monday.

12 dead in La Union bus crash

PUGO, LA UNION, Philippines – The death toll in a vehicular accident in Barangay Palina here on Saturday afternoon rose to 12 persons, with 11 of them women.

Thai's premier lift curfew

Thailand’s premier on Saturday lifted a curfew imposed across about one third of the country, including Bangkok, in the wake of deadly anti-government protests, saying the situation was now under control.

Pressure rising on China at summit

The leaders of South Korea, China and Japan met Sunday on the last day of a summit expected to focus on how to respond to the sinking of a South Korean warship blamed on North Korea.

Rainy season not yet here

A low pressure area near Batanes dumped rain over a large area of Luzon on Friday, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the rainy season has yet to set in.