Officers’ revolt attempt fails
More than 100 military officers and their supporters were under arrest and others were being sought after a failed attempt to trigger a “people power” revolt against Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
The bid was sparked when 27 soldiers walked out of their Manila trial on earlier insurrection charges. They commandeered the five-star Peninsula Hotel, where they were joined by Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim -- suspected of involvement in another failed coup plot last year -- along with dozens of sympathizers from within the military and leaders of leftist and opposition groups.
Arroyo dispatched troops and police SWAT teams to end the standoff. Two people were injured.
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