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The article discusses the possibility of reengineering the atmosphere of the Earth to combat global warming. The effect of sulfur dioxide from the volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 on the Earth's temperature is described. Details are provided about geo-engineering research conducted by scientists. Possibilities for reengineering the Earth's atmosphere include using sulfur dioxide to reflect the Sun's heat and implementing the concept known as carbon capture and storage (CCS).

Focuses on the advisers of Philippine President Joseph Estrada. Roberto Aventajado; Ronaldo Zamora; Manuel Zamora; Mark Jimenez; Luis Virata. INSETS: They have the president's ear.;Cash going begging..

Focuses on past elections that took place in the Philippines, while referring to upcoming by-elections to be held in 1998. Historical information on the first presidential poll which occurred in 1897; Details on methods used by politicians to gain power; Details on a April 1998 poll conducted by the Philippine Survey and Research Center. INSET: A one-horse race?.

Profiles the life of Joseph Estrada, vice president of the Philippines. Speculation over whether Estrada has what it takes to become president; Background information on his life; Career achievements of Estrada. INSETS: At least he asks for help;The Estrada profile.

Reports that a crackdown of drug syndicates in the Philippines has pitted the executive branch of the government and the Senate. Surrender of policeman Florencio `Rey' Parena, top henchman of alleged drug lord Alfredo Tiongco, the object of a manhunt; Senators and government officials implicated by Parena; Possibility that the Philippines could turn into a narco-state, like Colombia and Mexico. INSET: Saving 1.7 million souls..

Warns the investors on the Philippines real estate business in comparison with the property meltdown in Bangkok. Graphs on the ASEAN property stock indexes in recent months; Questions raised by the property scare; Description and comments on the current real estate business in the Philippines; Reasons of the meltdown in Thailand; Facts and figures.

Focuses on the May 11, 1998, presidential election in the Philippines. Names of candidates involved in election; Voters views on some of these candidates; Indepth look at politics in the Philippines; Ages of candidates. INSET: Candidates major and minor.

Focuses on a demonstration in Manila, Philippines on September 21, 1997 protesting the proposed constitutional changes allowing the extension of President Fidel Ramos's term of office scheduled to end in 1998. Leaders from the church and political parties who led the event; Public fears of another martial law in the country brought by constitutional changes. INSET: `No way, and never again'..

Focuses on the growing demand for home appliances in the Philippines. Rising disposable income; Growth of the middle class; Relatively low penetration rate for appliances; All-out price war; Market-repositioning campaign of LG Electronics.