Gloria Loses an Ally In the Philippines
The chances of a corruption case against Gloria Macapagal Arroyo have increased dramatically with an overpowering 212-47 vote in the House of Representatives for the impeachment of Merceditas Gutierrez, the Ombudsman who has deflected a long list of charges against the former president.
The vote also demonstrates the growing power of President Benigno Aq…
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