Philippine Senate calls in Arroyo's husband to inquiry

The China Post - The Philippine Senate on Thursday called President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's husband to a hearing later this month as part of its investigation into kickbacks in a government telecoms deal with a Chinese firm. Full Story

Ally of Arroyo may face impeachment

The China Post - An ally of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo faces impeachment over allegations he offered bribes to seal a US$330 million telecoms deal with a Chinese firm. Full Story

Philippines senator accuses China of 'inventing corruption'

The China Post - A Philippine senator publicly berated China during a hearing Wednesday into an allegedly overpriced broadband project with the Philippines, accusing it of "inventing corruption." Full Story

Arroyo nixes telecom deal, blames politics

The China Post - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo blamed political concerns on Monday for her decision to suspend a US$330 million telecommunications deal with Chinese group ZTE. Full Story