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| *kryogenix* |
 Feb 24 2006, 11:54 AM
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http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-02-24-voa10.cfm
QUOTE(The article) Philippine President Declares State of Emergency By Douglas Bakshian
Manila 24 February 2006 Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has declared a state of emergency after some senior members of the military were detained in an alleged coup plot. Mrs. Arroyo says she is responding to the opposition, as well as extremists in the political left and right, who are trying to bring down her elected government. This comes as the nation marks the 20th anniversary of the "people power" revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986.  Gloria ArroyoPresident Gloria Arroyo told the Philippines Friday that the military had blocked an attempted coup by some officers.In a broadcast message, Mrs. Arroyo said the threat to the nation is clear and she will bring the full weight of the law against those that want to thwart the constitution. In an official proclamation declaring a state of emergency, the president said it was necessary to block extremists in the political opposition who want to bring down the duly elected government. The Army, meanwhile, announced it has detained Brigadier General Danilo Lim, who was at the center of the alleged plot scheduled for Friday. Military officials say breakaway soldiers had allegedly planned to join Friday's demonstrations against President Arroyo, and declare they were withdrawing their support from her, in hopes of sparking an uprising. The armed forces chief of staff, General Generoso Senga, held a news conference to underscore these are rogue elements and assured the nation the military is loyal to the civilian government. "I would like to report to you that the armed forces of the Philippines leadership, and chain of command down the line, is in full control," he said. " We are committed to adhere strictly to the chain of command and to remain loyal to the flag, the constitution and to the republic." Emotions are running high in Manila. The country is marking the 20th anniversary of the ousting of dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 by a "people power" revolt. Opposition rallies went ahead even though police canceled permits under the state of emergency. There were scattered clashes with demonstrators. Security has been beefed up at the presidential palace and checkpoints cropped up around Manila. Mrs. Arroyo survived impeachment on charges of corruption and election fraud last September. But the opposition, and some of her former allies, continues to call for her resignation. She has vowed to stay in office saying she is the properly elected leader. |
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Feb 24 2006, 12:09 PM
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lots of people in the philippines don't like her. i think shes a mean lady.
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Feb 24 2006, 12:29 PM
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Another problem with the government in the Philippines. Gosh dang it.
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Feb 24 2006, 01:47 PM
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Say what?
 Sorry its too early in the morning for me to understand big words...okay its not that early but I just got up 'cuz I was up late last night on cB  -Sierra |
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| *Blow_Don't_SUCK* |
Feb 24 2006, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(aubbob. @ Feb 24 2006, 12:09 PM)  lots of people in the philippines don't like her. i think shes a mean lady. No she's not. I used to live in the Philippines and she was the president after Erap. She's NOT a mean lady. She was one of the leaders who never became corrupt. The reason why some people don't like her is she's changing too many things (which I think are good changes). They want the stupid Erap back (former president who abused his power). |
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Feb 24 2006, 04:29 PM
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^ i second that...
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Feb 24 2006, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(aubbob. @ Feb 24 2006, 12:09 PM) lots of people in the philippines don't like her. i think shes a mean lady. A few people told me she's really mean. |
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| *ranniel* |
Feb 24 2006, 06:50 PM
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when i lived in the phillipines she wasnt very wise. she was foolish, she could've done better to prevent this.
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Feb 24 2006, 07:06 PM
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 This bitch better work! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,681 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 28,095 |
COUGHwereallyneedthatcurrenteventsforumback!!COUGH
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Feb 24 2006, 07:58 PM
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QUOTE(ranniel @ Feb 24 2006, 6:50 PM) when i lived in the phillipines she wasnt very wise. she was foolish, she could've done better to prevent this. well at least she didn't steal half of the population's money... |
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Feb 24 2006, 10:57 PM
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 Ako si Emmanuel Group: Member Posts: 150 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 361,936 |
QUOTE(Blow_Don't_SUCK @ Feb 24 2006, 4:58 PM) well at least she didn't steal half of the population's money... who stole half of the population's money? Well I heard that, that Marcos president borrowed ALOT--might aswell say myriad amounts--of money from other country. So did the other presidents. The reason why the Philippines is in debt to alot of countries. Lots of things are corrupt in Politics. If she is trying to change to many things then thats good. But I guess its too fast, and changes takes time. |
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Feb 24 2006, 11:39 PM
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 yan lin♥ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 14,129 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 13,627 |
i read it this morning in the news.
it'll only be a matter of time before she gets ousted, just like marcos was. |
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| *Blow_Don't_SUCK* |
Feb 25 2006, 12:10 AM
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QUOTE(BannanaQ @ Feb 24 2006, 10:57 PM) who stole half of the population's money? Erap... and Marcos has been dead for ages man you're late. |
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Feb 25 2006, 12:47 AM
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Ako si Emmanuel Group: Member Posts: 150 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 361,936 |
I know that. I was just stating what I had heard. Oh and the currents president's husband betted like 10 mil US dollars on that Pacman fight...Wonder if that came from the philippines or his bank account
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Feb 25 2006, 01:00 AM
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QUOTE(Blow_Don't_SUCK @ Feb 24 2006, 3:53 PM) No she's not. I used to live in the Philippines and she was the president after Erap. She's NOT a mean lady. She was one of the leaders who never became corrupt. The reason why some people don't like her is she's changing too many things (which I think are good changes). They want the stupid Erap back (former president who abused his power). Part of me definitely agrees with you, but another part of me is saying that, in a way, she is corrupt. I don't believe that she is nearly as corrupt as the previous presidents (actually, Cory may be an exception), but she is corrupt to a degree, when you think about what she did to win the election. |
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| *Blow_Don't_SUCK* |
Feb 25 2006, 01:03 AM
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QUOTE(BannanaQ @ Feb 25 2006, 12:47 AM) I know that. I was just stating what I had heard. Oh and the currents president's husband betted like 10 mil US dollars on that Pacman fight...Wonder if that came from the philippines or his bank account where did you hear that? And it's her husband. I bet he did it without notifying her. |
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Feb 25 2006, 10:41 AM
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 im NO ordinary! akO ay taO! Group: Member Posts: 385 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 314,294 |
its like history keeps repeating it self....
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Feb 25 2006, 11:52 AM
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Pacman fight? What the heck is a Pacman fight?
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| *Blow_Don't_SUCK* |
Feb 25 2006, 12:34 PM
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^I think it's the game, "Pac Man"...I'm not sure because I was in the states when this happened.
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