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Thursday, August 28, 2003 (Philippines)
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| HONASAN. A former Army colonel who led several coup attempts in the 1980s, Sen. Gregorio Honasan said he no longer espoused violence to effect change in leadership. (AFP FOTO) |
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MANILA -- Opposition lawmaker Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan came out of hiding Wednesday to appear before justice officials, saying he was prepared to prove his innocence in court.
The senator said he went into hiding two days after the July 27 mutiny because he had been "under duress" with the government threatening to have him arrested for his alleged participation in the plot.
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