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Filipino military backs Arroyo: Cabinet.
 The Philippines Government says the military has assured the country's President Gloria Arroyo that she has its full support. Ms Arroyo declared a state of emergency on Friday after discovering a plot to overthrow her. Officials extended the emergency after a protest at the Marines' headquarters on Sunday, saying the threat of a coup remained.But Cabinet secretary Ricardo Saludo says there is no immediate danger of any military action being taken against the Government. "The Armed Forces Chief of Staff gave a briefing to selected members of the Cabinet and he assured us that first of all, all units of the Armed forces are in place and accounted for," he said. "Secondly, [he assured us] that the commanders of all these units are following the chain of command and giving allegiance to the Constitution and the duly constituted government." Posted by: Fred 2006-02-28 |
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