Philippine police on alert while Arroyo on trip

Philippine police went on full alert today after President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo proceeded with a European trip – which includes a visit to Britain - despite a failed attempt by a group of soldiers and civilian backers to trigger a “people power” revolt against her.

National police director general Avelino Razon said forces were on guard for other possible threats by renegade soldiers after elite government forces quelled an attempt by rebel military officers to force the ousting of Arroyo on Thursday.