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About a dozen uniformed Philippine soldiers on trial for a failed 2003 mutiny walked out of court and set up camp in a luxury hotel in Manila's financial district, calling for the overthrow of the Government.
There was no violence but the soldiers included a senator who led an attempt to overthrow President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2003. They were joined by former Vice-President Teofisto Guingona.
Around two dozen soldiers, some armed, took up positions in the hotel's palatial lobby while guests continued to sip coffee and take lunch.
- Reuters
