Arroyo Requests Inquiry Into Husband’s Finances
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo asked prosecutors to investigate allegations that her husband used funds from a government charity to finance campaigns for May’s senatorial elections.
In a nationally televised news conference, Arroyo said Ombudsman Aniano Desierto, who investigates wrongdoing by state employees and officials, has refused to investigate the allegations against Jose Miguel Arroyo because he is not a government official.
“Nevertheless, in the interest of truth, I have requested them,” the Philippine president said.
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