Gloria Arroyo pardons failed coup army officers

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Updated May 14, 2008 10:34:58

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has consolidated her support in the military by pardoning nine army officers who took part in a failed coup against her in 2003.

Presenter: Linda LoPresti
Speaker: Satur Ocampo, deputy minority leader of the Philippines congress

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