Despite days of protest and feeble echoes of "people power" aimed at toppling ever-besieged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo over a multi-million dollar scandal, a deep feeling exists that pervasive corruption is so entrenched there are no good alternatives other than to wait for the current administration to finish its term.
Philippines + Scandal = Life Goes On
Despite days of protest and feeble echoes of "people power" aimed at toppling ever-besieged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo over a multi-million dollar scandal, a deep feeling exists that pervasive corruption is so entrenched there are no good alternatives other than to wait for the current administration to finish its term.
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