NationStates Jolt Archive

A state of emergency is in force across the Philippines after the army said it had foiled a coup to topple President Gloria Arroyo.

Police are everywhere and they stop people from congregating. They are hitting people and using water cannons against us. They use women in the front line of riot police barriers making it harder for protesters to push through.

I want to see her removed from power. I believe she rigged the elections and there are so many allegations of corruption around her.

I want to join the rallies but I'm scared


I think the government has to defend itself and this is the only legal way. All these soldiers and plotters trying to gain power are going about it the wrong way.

So I don't disagree with what the government has done. Arroyo has made the right decision

from: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4746676.stm

and in case you don't know what is going on: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4745716.stm

so what do you think about the situation in the Philippines at the moment?

I think there should be international checking on the legitimacy of the election and close U.N scrutiny of how the government is handling the situation though I don’t think a conflict in the Philippines whether it be civil war or a foreign action will be a wise choice for both sides

I feel that Gloria Arroyo has lost much of her support. Leaders in that situation do take drastic measures. The world definitely should keep an eye on it.