Anti-Arroyo protesters storm Philippine ministry


  • World
  • Friday, 15 Jul 2005

MANILA (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters opposed to Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo stormed a government department in the capital on Friday, smashing windows and attacking guards before they left. 

"They have peacefully dispersed," police Superintendent Raul Petrasanta told Reuters, adding a official talked to the protesters and set a formal meeting for a later date. 

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