Administration coalition in disarray

MANILA, Philippines–President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s ruling coalition appeared to be in disarray Thursday with just over a month before national elections to choose a new president. Arroyo’s chosen presidential candidate, Gilberto Teodoro, this week resigned as chairman of her Lakas-Kampi-CMD coalition, while many other senior leaders defected to other parties. “Gilbert Teodoro’s resignation is a shock to me and (came) without…

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Administration coalition in disarray