Philippines' Arroyo Consolidates Power
To an extraordinary degree, Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is seeking to lock up the House of Representatives by packing it with former members of her administration, family members and other allies, according to a new report by the Manila-based Pacific Strategies and Assessments, clearing the path for her to become a powerful House Speak…
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