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Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies in hospital - Sources
The 61-year-old was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
Thu Jun 24 2021
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PM hold fruitful talks with Philippine President
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was satisfied with the fruitful bilateral talks with Philippine President Benigno Aquino which was held at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya.
Sat Mar 01 2014
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Philippines asks China to explain 'water cannon' incident
Philippine President Benigno Aquino demanded an explanation from China Tuesday over a report its coast guard had fired water cannon at Filipino fishermen at a disputed shoal.
Tue Feb 25 2014
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Philippine leader likens China's rulers to Hitler: NYT
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has compared China's efforts to claim disputed territories with those of Nazi Germany's.
Wed Feb 05 2014
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Filipino gunmen open fire on Malaysia forces
Philippine President Benigno Aquino's spokeswoman Abigail Valte told reporters that security forces had fired "warning shots" but played down reports of a firefight.
Fri Mar 01 2013
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Philippine leader criticises gunmen in Malaysia
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Thursday criticised Filipino gunmen who entered a Malaysian state in a bizarre effort to stake a territorial claim, warning their actions could lead to conflict.
Thu Feb 21 2013
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Philippines' Aquino wants peace talks speeded up
Philippine President Benigno Aquino paid a historic visit Monday to the stronghold of Muslim rebels and said peace talks with them must be speeded up.
Mon Feb 11 2013
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Bangsamoro basic laws being drafted
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has issued an executive order (EO) constituting the Transition Commission that will draft the proposed Bangsamoro basic law.
Tue Dec 18 2012