Police in the Philippines have arrested an aide to former president Joseph Estrada in connection with the weekend mutiny in Manila. Ramon Cardenas, a Cabinet minister, was arrested during a raid in which police also recovered arms, ammunition, uniforms and the red armbands worn by the army renegades.
"These your arms, ammunition, uniforms and red armbands worn by army renegades, Joe?"
"Ummm... No. Somebody musta left 'em here..." |
Officials in the Philippines have confirmed that the leaders of the rebellion will be court-martialled. With the 300 soldiers now back in barracks, the recriminations have begun. The Defence Secretary has reportedly agreed to undergo an investigation into allegations made by the soldiers that he is involved in corruption and selling weapons to separatist gunmen in southern Philippines.
| Investigate him, then shoot him. That'll make everybody feel better, except him... |
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Senator suspected of supporting the revolt and the Arroyo administration says there is evidence to link ousted president Joseph Estrada to the conspiracy. The scene of the weekend revolt in the financial district is returning to normal but thousands of additional police have been deployed on the streets for the President's address to the nation. |