Arroyo's Husband to Leave Philippines Amid Scandal (WP)

[Career Prole]

MANILA, June 29 -- Seeking to defuse ongoing charges of corruption against her and her family, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Wednesday that her husband would leave the country.

"Today, my family is once again called to sacrifice our personal happiness to allow me to serve best as president of our country," Arroyo told a business forum in Manila.

"My husband has volunteered to go abroad. I mention this here today because I want to signal to everyone that nothing can stop my administration from implementing . . . our reform agenda."

Arroyo admitted on Monday to speaking to an election official during presidential vote-counting last year, calling it a lapse in judgment but denying she tried to influence the election's outcome.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/29/AR2005062902541_pf.html

Reckon Chimpy will banish Pickles now to take the heat off?
:evilgrin:

[Zech Marquis]

1. yep

when the heat is coming, get the hell out of Dodge. That's what Marcos did, and Arroyo won't be far behind herslef headed for the airport...