Anti-Arroyo group plans more street protests

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MANILA: Thousands of people planned to march in the Philippine capital yesterday, trying to keep up the momentum of street protests against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo a day after she survived an impeachment attempt.

Protesters ranging from left-wing militants and students to a small number of Catholic bishops planned several rallies, ignoring the government’s call to bury the hatchet after months of bitter feuding that has worried investors.

Tens of thousands marched on Congress on Tuesday after lawmakers rejected impeachment complaints against Arroyo that accused her of rigging last year’s election as well as committing graft and human rights abuses. Arroyo has denied any wrongdoing. <snip>

But Arroyo’s foes have said they want to hold a “people’s tribunal” in the streets, where they said evidence against her cannot be suppressed as they allege it was in Congress. <snip>

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[skooooo]

1. Hmmm...

[struggle4progress]

2. Um hmm.