91.   Philippine shares plunged on fears of a possible economic recession sweeping the region.

92.   Philippine shares rose sharply at the opening, as investors picked up over-sold but fundamentally sound stocks.

93.   Philippine shares sank last week to nearly a five-year low.

94.   Philippine shares slumped, dragged down by foreign selling in the absence of positive regional and local developments, traders said.

95.   Philippine shares surged in anticipation of a peaceful and orderly midterm election on Monday, traders said.

96.   Philippine shares tumbled on news that the largest pension fund in the United States is divesting its investments in the Philippines, traders said.

97.   A trader said some talk over the weekend of a possible rise in U.S. interest rates dampened investor interest in Philippine shares.

98.   Asian stocks closed mixed Wednesday, with prices falling in Tokyo while Philippine shares continued inching higher on a more positive political outlook.

99.   Asian stock markets ended the week generally higher Friday, with Philippine share prices rebounding after seven days of declines.

100.   Bargain hunting on Friday allowed Philippine shares to recoup some of their losses from Thursday, when the market fell to its lowest level in four years.