21.   The controversy triggered widespread protests against Singapore and the Manila government, which critics accused of not offering enough support to defend the convicted maid.

22.   The German Embassy has informed the Manila government that Scheer is wanted by the German Federal Police on bank fraud charges in his hometown of Straubing.

23.   The Manila government claims that Marcos and his clan stole billions of dollars during his administration.

24.   The Manila government will ask Muslim rebels to stop executing people convicted by Islamic courts as a condition for continuing peace talks, the Philippine defense secretary said Monday.

25.   The MILF is the larger of two Muslim groups that have been fighting the Manila government for a separate Islamic state.

26.   The MILF is the larger of two Muslim groups which have fighting the Manila government for a separate Islamic state.

27.   The Manila government claims the funds were stolen, although Mrs. Marcos has not yet been convicted of a criminal offense in relation to the funds.

28.   The MILF is involved in on-and-off peace talks with the Manila government but has been accused of continuing attacks against military and civilian targets.

29.   The Manila government claims the funds were stolen from the Philippine, although Mrs. Marcos has not yet been convicted of a criminal offense in relation to the funds.

30.   The Manila government estimates that about three million Filipinos work overseas as professionals, managers, technicians, seamen, domestic helps and entertainers.