Monday, July 25, 2005 (Philippines)

Militants perform a fluvial rally of sorts as part of efforts to draw more adherents to their cause of ousting President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) MONDAY'S State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is nothing but baloney, militants and the local political opposition said. "She is expected to name various fake achievements, to defend the supposed legitimacy of her presidency and to issue doctored facts on economy," Bayan Muna regional coordinator Nero Vallar said. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]