Coin toss breaks tie in Philippines mayoral race

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- What do you do when two candidates running for mayor in the Philippines get exactly the same number of votes? You get them to toss a coin. Marvic … FULL STORY

Escudero, Poe top vote getters for Senate race in PCGSF tally

Reelectionist Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the top vote getters in the final tally of overseas absentee ballots counted by the Philippine Consulate General San Francisco (PCGSF)… FULL STORY

PH issues fresh apology for Taiwan death

TAIPEI—The Philippine president on May 15 apologized to Taiwan for the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard personnel, after Taiwan rejected an … FULL STORY

Philippine midterm vote ends with less violence

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Less violence than usual and expected glitches in voting machines marked Monday's congressional and local elections in the Philippines, which will … FULL STORY

Political clans, celebrities dominate ballots in Philippines’ congressional, local polls

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are voting for familiar names in congressional and local elections dominated by political dynasties and celebrities, making the polls a contest … FULL STORY

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Philippines fears for workers in Taiwan amid row

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine envoy to Taiwan on Friday advised thousands of Filipino workers there to eat at home and avoid the streets while emotions run high on the island over the shooting … FULL STORY

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Badgered: Obama acts, but Republicans unsatisfied

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid controversies hammering the White House, named a temporary chief for the scandal-marred Internal Revenue Service … FULL STORY