President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared the country
under a state of emergency Feb. 24, adding she has ordered the Armed
Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police to arrest all
individuals suspected to have participated in the alleged power grab.
The order also includes take over of facilities, including
the media, if needed.
Meanwhile, Presidential Chief of Staff Mike Defensor said
that all permits to rally have been revoked.
In the meantime, there are already attempts to disperse the
rally at Edsa Shrine but negotiations with the protesters headed by former
vice president Teofisto Guingona are on going.
Bulatlat
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