Philippine politician dies after gun attack

Peso seen to stay strong, but volatile ahead of May polls
MANILA, Philippines – The peso is widely expected to gain more strength this year against the US dollar, but analysts see a bumpy ride for the local unit ahead of the May 10 national elections.

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Palace wants private armies crushed before May polls
All private armies in the country will be dismantled on or before the May 10 elections, a Malacañang official said on Sunday.

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Army’s resolution: Credible May polls
The Philippine Army on Friday said that working for credible elections in May was among its top New Year resolutions.

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Fearless forecast
By MELITO SALAZAR JR. The first semester of 2010 will find the financial markets continuing to be awash with liquidity as funds for the May elections come in greater volume.

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Philippine politician dies after gun attack
BUTUAN, PHILIPPINES – An opposition politician in the southern Philippines who was attacked in an upsurge of violence ahead of May 2010 elections died of his gunshot wound Friday, police and colleagues said.

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