TIMEasia Magazine: Philippines

ANDREW MOORE FOR TIME

The Trouble with Thailand
Bombings in Bangkok cap an unhappy year for the Land of Smiles, which has been roiled by a coup, economic-policy miscues and an ongoing Muslim insurgency

Indonesia's Perilous Skies
As rescuers continue the search for a downed Indonesian airliner, some say the country's aviation industry has grown too far, too fast

Can the Afghans Defend Themselves?
As in Iraq, an exit strategy for foreign troops depends on building up the Afghan army. But recruiting new soldiers is growing more difficult

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It's the Economy ...
The Philippines' economy is still troubled

The Lawless South
Mindanao: A hotbed of militant groups

Thickening Plot
A terrorist duo plans a wave of attacks in Manila

A Time For Prayer
As mutineers seize a Manila complex and demand that the government resign, Arroyo faces her presidency's toughest test

Standoff a big blow for Arroyo
The mutiny is over but the Filipino president may still feel the destructive effects�

Her Other Problem
A confession by a Filipino terrorist could deal a blow to Arroyo's negotiations with Islamic rebels

Exclusive Interview
"It's Not a Sprint: It's a Marathon"
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Power and Gloria
The Philippines' president survives her first year—barely
[01/28/2002]

He's Out; She's In
Abandoned by his allies, President Estrada cedes power to his VP
[01/29/2001]

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FROM THE AUGUST 4, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED MONDAY, JULY 28, 2003