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Show As WORLD s Lak Ye Salt Philippinesoldiers take mall,tell president to resign In a standoff: Arroyo commands the military andpolice to suppress the armed rebellion in Manila “immediately” > Americans police officers, booby-trappedthe mall complex explosives as troops loyal to thepresident surrounded them. Earlier today, Arroyo had given therebellious soldiers un: til 5 p.m. (3a.m. MDT) to surren der, andit was not clear whether herorder to the military super Comsrxep News Services ANILA, Philippines Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered the military and police todayto suppress an armed rebellion immediately,” several hours af ter dozensof soldiers demanding ceded the deadline. You have crossed the line You havenow engaged in an un- lawful action backed by force. Your actions arehovering on the fringes of outright terrorism Youwill find no support among resignation our people and the world,” she Arroyodeclareda nationwide said when giving the original deadline. The rogue officers and sol the government’s stormed a major commercial center. stateofrebellion and orderedthe military and police to “immediately carry out theneeessaryactions and measures to suppress andquell the rebellion diers said they were protesting whatthey claimed was a plan by Arroyo to declare martial law andremainin power beyond the with due regardto constitutional expiration of her term next year. Arroyo, who announced ear- rights.” Theordergives authori ties power to carry out arrests lier this yearthat she wouid not run for re-election, had called without warrants. The soldiers took over a shopping mall in Manila’s financial district early today, briefly seized the Australian ambassa: dor and called on Arroyo to re. sign. The rebellious troops, who ALC Peat) § explosives the soldiers “fugitives from mil- itaryjustice” and ordered their arrest even before the seizure of the mall. Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes said the mutineers were “misinformed and misguided.” Speaking to the Philippine public by videotape, leader Navy Lt. mutiny Antonio Tril lanes accused Arroyo's govern: ment of selling arms to Islamic militants and staging deadly bombings in the southern Phil ippines to providea pretext for a declarationgof martial law in August. “Wedemand the resignation of the entire regime which has only looked after the rich and enriched themselves,” Trillanes said. “This is not a coup d'etat We do notintend to grab power.” Thetakeover ofthe mall com: plex andthe adjoining Oakwood Premier Hotel shortly Philippine Marines move into position as they surround the block at the country’s financial district of Makati, ‘ommercial center earlier in the day. southeast of Manila, today. Rebel soldiers took control of a mall midnight struck at the heart of Manila’s wealthy commercial district and set the stage for a standoffthat could disrupt business and further dami he Philippines’ reputation. after Arroyo was reported by the palace to be with her « ret through the night It was unclear whether the rebels intended to re A 4 lian Ambassador ree " lian federal the the Americans a police ra officers. They nk ken esidents of Oakwood ave be ‘cidentally hostage when the rebels ‘ed the building. Later this ng, the residents, includ. Pearce, were allowed to leave buildin: __ SHOP SUNDAY 12PM-6PM SUMMER Te Rayhs WHEN YOU TAKE AN EXTRA 33-50% OFF' Sa aEyaie PUNa PeeTeeay SALE & CLEARANCE BONUS COUPON SALE & CLEARANCE BONUS COUPON SALE & CLEARANCE BONUS COUPON aU Ria aU aU *10% DISCOUNT ON HOME STORE, INTIMATE FOUNDATIONS, MEN’S SPORTSCOATS & DRESS SLACKS ENTIRE PURCHASE SALE eeaRgt *10% DISCOUNT ON HOME STORE, INTIMATE FOUNDATIONS, MEN’S SPORTSCOATS & DRESS SLACKS *10% DISCOUNT ON HOME STORE, INTIMATE FOUNDATIONS, MEN’S SPORTSCOATS & DRESS SLACKS *NO DISCOUNT on Fine Waiches, Fine Best Values, ial Event Collections Lauren & ba by Ralph Lauren, eerie Cosmetics,Fri 's Suits, Men's, Royal Velvet, Charisma, alvin Klein ‘Smail Electrics, Vacuums, Furniture & RoyalVelvet Chartona, alin Kein ome, Hancels Small Electrics, Vacuums, Furniture & Mattresses “NO DISCOUNTonFine Watches, FineBest Values Special Event Collections, Lauren & Raiph by Ralph Lauren IDEOLOGY, Cosmetics, Fragrances, Men's Suits, Me ors’, Kids’ Designers, Levi's, Dockers | Velvet, Charisma, Calvin Kiein Home, He Small Electrics, Vacuums, Furniture & Mattresse VALID SUNDAY, JULY 27 VALID SUNDAY, JULY 27 VALID SUNDAY, JULY 27 DISCOUNT 00 Fine Watches, Fine Best Values, MEIER & FRANK Designers, ovte® Dockars® Slates ® MEIER & FRANK MEIER & FRANK Oe eeUr a} eee kei NYfests slPA\NOe Dae aa MEIERANDFRANKgifts.com MMs.)aeKK ea a always something ae |