Arroyo meets jailed Estrada

Manila - The Philippine President, Mrs Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, met her detained predecessor, Mr Joseph Estrada, just three days…

Manila - The Philippine President, Mrs Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, met her detained predecessor, Mr Joseph Estrada, just three days after security forces stopped his supporters storming the presidential palace.

Mrs Arroyo declared a state of rebellion on Tuesday after thousands of Estrada supporters tried to force their way into the presidential palace. A presidential spokesman said Mrs Arroyo wanted to check on Mr Estrada's well-being.

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