July 2003
Philippine President: The Threat of a Military Rebellion Against Her Government Still Exists - 2003-07-31
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has acknowledged the ongoing threat of a military rebellion following a failed uprising by soldiers. She claims that the conspiracy to…
Philippine President Assures Citizens of Control Over Situation
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo reassured citizens of her control following a failed rebellion. She pledged to punish those responsible and address underlying grievances, while the…
Rebel Soldiers in the Philippines Agree to Return to Their Barracks - 2003-07-27
Rebel soldiers in the Philippines agreed to return to their barracks after a standoff in a shopping complex, ending a 19-hour confrontation. They initially demanded…
Philippine President Gives Rebels Until 5 PM Local Time to Surrender, Deadline Passes
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has issued a deadline for rebel soldiers occupying a building in Manila to surrender, which has now passed without compliance. The…
Philippine President Orders Army to Arrest Rebel Officers - 2003-07-26
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has ordered the military to arrest low-ranking rebel officers amid conspiracy rumors to overthrow her government. At least 10 officers and…
Armed Men Take Control of a Commercial Center in Manila - 2003-07-26
Armed men have seized a commercial center in Manila, reportedly placing explosives. This incident follows a directive from President Gloria Arroyo to arrest military officers…
Southeast Asia on Alert for Possible New Terrorist Attacks - 2003-07-16
Southeast Asia is on high alert after a bomb explosion in Indonesia and the escape of a convicted terrorist in the Philippines. Rahman al-Ghazi, a…
John Howard's Visit to Manila to Discuss Terrorism with Gloria Arroyo - 2003-07-13
Australian Prime Minister John Howard is visiting Manila to discuss terrorism and regional security with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo. Their talks will focus on the…