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Monday, March 10, 2008 (Philippines)
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| In this photo released by the Presidential Close-in Photographers Office ( PCPO), Malacanang Palace in Manila, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo administers the oath to newly-installed president of the ruling political party coalition, the Lakas-CMD (Christian Muslim Democrats), House Speaker Prospero Nograles, right, during a ceremony Monday. (AP Photo/PCPO Malacanang Palace) |
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MANILA (Updated 5 p.m.) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday endorsed the merger of the ruling party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) and the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi), the party founded by the President.
Arroyo made the endorsement during her speech at the national directorate meeting of Lakas-CMD at the Manila Hotel Monday.
Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo
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