"Manila, 9 March (AKI) - The president of the Philippines', Gloria Arroyo, will not negotiate with the kidnappers of three Red Cross workers abducted almost two months ago, or yield to demands to withdraw troops from the southern province of Mindanao, a presidential spokesman said on Monday.Presidential press secretary Cerge Remonde said agreeing to the demands of “terrorists" would only lead to more kidnappings and terrorism.“We cannot relax our policy, we have to maintain our policy of not negotiating with terrorists and cordon them off," he said in an interview on local radio." (2009, Adnkronos.com)
The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country made up of more than 7,000 islands. It has a warm tropical climate, diverse landscape, and a rich culture. The Philippines is a popular destination for business and travel.
The Philippines has a rich history. The first inhabitants of the Philippines were the Negritos, who are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia over 30,000 years ago. The first recorded visit to the Philippines by a Westerner was by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. The Philippines was colonized by Spain in the 16th century. After more than three centuries of Spanish rule, the Philippines became a colony of the United States in 1898. The Philippines gained its independence from the United States in 1946.
The Philippines is a democratic republic. The president is the head of state and the head of government. The president is elected by popular vote for a six-year term. The Congress is the legislative branch of the government. The Congress is made up of the Senate and
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