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PHILILPPINES' ARROYO SAYS SHE WON'T QUIT

The embattled president of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, has refused to quit and is demanding that her cabinet resign so she can appoint a new one.
Ref. https://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/200...ting050708.html

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I'm not real up on Philippine policy, so I don't understand the reason that she couldn't just fired the cabinet members that are causing the problems. I hope that she finds a way to get through all this controversy before she is forced from office. If she cannot straighten things out, then all the resolve in the world will not stop her inevitable resignation from her office.

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Joseph Estrada

Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada is jailed for life following a six-year corruption trial.
Ref. BBC

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Philippines Declares State of Emergency After 57 People Killed in Politically-Linked Massacre

The death toll from the Philippines" worst politically-linked massacre has risen to fifty-seven. The victims were abducted as they were travelling to nominate an opposition candidate for governor in upcoming elections.The dead include 18 Filipino journalists from regional newspapers. It's believed to be the highest number of reporters killed in a single attack anywhere in the world. We speak with Walden Bello, an Akbayan Representative in the Filipino Congress. Ref. Source 5

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Charges over Philippine massacre

A politician accused over a massacre of 57 people in the Philippines is charged with multiple murders, officials say. Ref. Source 3

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Philippine boxer to contest poll

Boxer Manny Pacquiao submits his candidacy to fight for a seat in congress in the 2010 Philippine elections. Ref. Source 8

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Millions vote in Philippines poll

Filipinos cast their ballots in national polls for a new president and officials, as six people die in election day violence. Ref. Source 5