Renato Solidum, head of the Philippine seismology agency, points Aug. 31, 2012, during a press conference in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, to an area on a Philippine map where the epicenter of a 7.6-magnitude earthquake happened that day. (Associated Press)
Men carry parts of a crashed plane that was carrying Philippine Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo in Masbate, Philippines, on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. About 300 rescuers were searching for Mr. Robredo and his two pilots after their small plane crashed into the sea while attempting an emergency landing Saturday. (AP Photo/Malacanang Photo Bureau, Jay Morales)
Men carry parts of a crashed plane that was carrying Philippine Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo in Masbate, Philippines, on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. About 300 rescuers were searching for Mr. Robredo and his two pilots after their small plane crashed into the sea while attempting an emergency landing Saturday. (AP Photo/Malacanang Photo Bureau, Jay Morales)
Luzviminda Limas (left) checks her house after floods recede in suburban Marikina city, east of Manila, Philippines on Aug. 10, 2012. (Associated Press)
Luzviminda Limas (left) checks her house after floods recede in suburban Marikina city, east of Manila, Philippines on Aug. 10, 2012. (Associated Press)
The Chinese frigate Dongguan, “the bully that ran aground” in the words of one Philippines official, was temporarily grounded near disputed Half Moon Shoal. (Philippines Government)
**FILE** American pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga poses May 19, 2012, before the media upon her arrival in a hotel in Manila's financial district of Makati, Philippines. (Associated Press)
The Chinese frigate Dongguan, “the bully that ran aground” in the words of one Philippines official, was temporarily grounded near disputed Half Moon Shoal. (Philippines Government)
Protesters burn an effigy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a rally at suburban Quezon City northeast of Manila on Monday to protest his third State of the Nation address. Police secured the House of Representatives, where Mr. Aquino spoke. Several people were injured when riot police clashed with thousands of left-wing and trade union protesters who were seeking higher wages, land reform and a halt to alleged human rights violations. (Associated Press)
