1.   They could become involved in offensive military action if the Manila government requested it, officials said, though that would require a change in the Philippine constitution.

2.   Another option was for the Manila government to request that Dall Corte be tried on the drug charges in Switzerland.

3.   Balabagan is one of eight children from a relatively poor family from the southern Mindanao province, and who were flown in for the trial by the Manila government.

4.   China said the platforms were shelters for fishermen but the Manila government said they could be used militarily.

5.   China said the platforms were shelters for fishermen, but the Manila government said they could be used militarily.

6.   China said the platforms were shelters for fishermen but the Manila government protested, saying they could be used militarily.

7.   Communist rebels called off peace talks with the Manila government in May after Philippine senators approved an accord allowing U.S. forces to resume war exercises in the country.

8.   Director Andrew Buencamino of the Manila Zoo said the Manila government also agreed to pay for the transfer of the animals from Davao to Manila.

9.   Hagedorn has gained national fame for his violent past and present success and the Manila government holds him up as an example for other mayors.

10.   He said officials of a Swiss bank and the Manila government were trying to hide its existence.