Arroyo Vows to Keep Pressure on Foes
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo promised to arrest more opposition leaders and crack down on any new protests after clashes between security forces and backers of her jailed predecessor killed at least six people.
She threatened a swift response to any attempt to rekindle violent demonstrations in support of former President Joseph Estrada.
Arroyo declared a “state of rebellion” in Manila on Tuesday, giving police power to arrest without warrants. The fighting in the capital also injured more than 100 people.
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