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 n a bold move that
caught her critics by surprise, President Arroyo lifted the state of emergency she declared on
February 25th.
 The
military acted decisively first
showing their solidarity behind the president and then quickly rounding up those who
sought to overthrow the government.
As evidence begins to mount, it is
becoming apparent that those behind this power-grab had no qualms soliciting the support of the Communist New
People's Army, or the Marcos and Estrada power-brokers who would then be
given carte blanche to loot the treasury once again had this latest grab
for power been successful. The unlikely assortment of bedfellows that
made up the coup plotters proves beyond a doubt that the only philosophy
these folks practice is the lust for power
in order to plunder the economy and enrich themselves--quickly!
 As
the country returns to normalcy with the economy and peso rebounding,
overseas Filipinos expect President Arroyo to prosecute to the fullest,
those behind this latest attempt to overthrow the government. This time,
we expect the gloves to come off. Everyone must understand that those
who want to destabilize the Philippines are not only jeopardizing its
future, they are also destroying the hopes and dreams of Filipinos
everywhere. For this, as well as for the sake of future generations of
Filipinos, they must be stopped.
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