One thousand troops guard Philippine rebels trial

Around 1,000 troops guarded a Philippine court hearing today for 14 soldiers accused of a 2003 rebellion, the same officers who stormed out of proceedings last month and commandeered a hotel, calling for an anti-government uprising.

The dissident officers are on trial for the day-long mutiny in 2003 and have also been charged for the November 29 attempt to trigger a “people power” revolt against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.