Philippines on red alert against possible coup

July-23rd-2006, 04:25 PM

Manila: The Philippine military said Sunday a red alert has been declared in the national capital region, citing a supposed plan by a rightist group to overthrow the government in time for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.

The highest alert is part of security precautions, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public information office chief Tristan Kison told Xinhua, adding that there are still potential threats posed by the mutinous Magdalo group.

"There is an assumption that they are planning something. We recovered from them a blueprint of the Batasan complex and seized explosives from them," said Kison, referring to the Magdalo group that staged the short-lived Oakwood mutiny in 2003.

However, Kison expressed optimism that the chances of the power-grab plot being carried out had been diminished following the discovery of the plan and the arrest of mutinous officers.

It would be the discretion of the five other commanders of the military's unified area commands outside metro Manila whether to declare red alert in their respective area of responsibility, Kison said.

The government's security officials earlier said at least 1,000 military personnel would be deployed outside and inside the Batasan complex of the House of Representatives, where President Arroyo will give her address.

Meanwhile, at least 16,000 policemen would be deployed, mostly at the complex, due to alleged plots by militant rebels to lob a grenade at anti-government rallyists to ignite sentiments against the president, the officials said.

SOURCE: http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?a...lnews&id=27043

July-24th-2006, 12:41 PM

Arf

What's going on again in P.I

Thank's for infos

MrkGrismer · July-24th-2006, 04:42 PM

Has it been another month already?

My, how time flies!

July-24th-2006, 05:26 PM

there's always gonna be threat with the philippines government... never ending battle between administration and opposition...

sad but true.. thats why philippines can't get out of poverty because government sucks... they're all greedy of powers and money...

i just hope they'll unite.. for children' sake..

July-24th-2006, 07:03 PM

dup post sorry...

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July-23rd-2006, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrDonut Guest Posts: n/a	Philippines on red alert against possible coup Manila: The Philippine military said Sunday a red alert has been declared in the national capital region, citing a supposed plan by a rightist group to overthrow the government in time for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. The highest alert is part of security precautions, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public information office chief Tristan Kison told Xinhua, adding that there are still potential threats posed by the mutinous Magdalo group. "There is an assumption that they are planning something. We recovered from them a blueprint of the Batasan complex and seized explosives from them," said Kison, referring to the Magdalo group that staged the short-lived Oakwood mutiny in 2003. However, Kison expressed optimism that the chances of the power-grab plot being carried out had been diminished following the discovery of the plan and the arrest of mutinous officers. It would be the discretion of the five other commanders of the military's unified area commands outside metro Manila whether to declare red alert in their respective area of responsibility, Kison said. The government's security officials earlier said at least 1,000 military personnel would be deployed outside and inside the Batasan complex of the House of Representatives, where President Arroyo will give her address. Meanwhile, at least 16,000 policemen would be deployed, mostly at the complex, due to alleged plots by militant rebels to lob a grenade at anti-government rallyists to ignite sentiments against the president, the officials said. SOURCE: http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?a...lnews&id=27043

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July-24th-2006, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vanessa Guest Posts: n/a	Arf What's going on again in P.I Thank's for infos

July-24th-2006, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
MrkGrismer Asawa International Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 558 Location: Auburn Hills, MI Benefits filed at:: California Service Center Immigration Status: AOS (Pending) Country of non-US Fiance / Spouse / Family Member:: Philippines	Has it been another month already? My, how time flies!

July-24th-2006, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
EL Guest Posts: n/a	there's always gonna be threat with the philippines government... never ending battle between administration and opposition... sad but true.. thats why philippines can't get out of poverty because government sucks... they're all greedy of powers and money... i just hope they'll unite.. for children' sake..

July-24th-2006, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
MrDonut Guest Posts: n/a	dup post sorry... -------------------- --Mr Donut http://www.LuzonOnLine.com The Most Unique Philippines Travel Site Now With Daily News Feed http://www.KarmaSnag.com Oddities Snaged From Around The World