Manila ministers quit in protest (call for Arroyo to step down)

[IndianaGreen]

Last Updated: Friday, 8 July, 2005, 04:23 GMT 05:23 UK

Manila ministers quit in protest

Eight ministers in the Philippines have resigned, and called on President Gloria Arroyo to step down as well.

The move comes a day after Mrs Arroyo, who is under pressure over sleaze allegations, said she would not resign, while demanding her cabinet did so.

The finance, budget and trade secretaries were among those who tendered their resignation.

Meanwhile, army chief General Efren Abu has warned soldiers not to intervene in the political crisis.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4662813.stm

[Carla in Ca]

1. Ah, another *ush buddy in big trouble

By now, it should be clear not to go near this man...he is poison.

New *ush-crossing sign

[Robbien]

2. The BBC spreading the spin on BushCo's latest regime change

BushCo needs a puppet in charge since the preparations to transfer Okinawa military operations to the Philippines are being expedited.

Wonder how long Arroyo will be able to hold on.

[NNN0LHI]

3. Democracy continues to bust out all over the place n/t