No Philippines combat role for US

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo today ruled out a combat role for US troops in the southern Philippines, despite a terrorist bombing in the area that killed 21 people and injured 148.

No Philippines combat role for US

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo today ruled out a combat role for US troops in the southern Philippines, despite a terrorist bombing in the area that killed 21 people and injured 148.

“We welcome their assistance. They have always said that they will help us in any way we want them to help us,” she said.

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