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Although there were no political upheavals during her absence, some observers had wondered before her departure whether Aquino would return as President. During recent weeks the Philippines has been rife with talk of rebellion, and the perfect time for a military coup seemed to be when she was away...
...center of the controversy was Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile, whose criticism of Aquino's presidential performance has been both loud and lengthy. Two weeks ago a plot was uncovered that would have stripped Aquino of her power while retaining her as a political figurehead. Even though it hardly seemed the time for the President to leave the country, Aquino apparently concluded that canceling the trip would only give credence to coup rumors...
...Philippines, to delay a trip to Rome until she returned. Sin played a crucial role during the February uprising that toppled former President Ferdinand Marcos when he turned a church-run radio station over to the opposition and urged people to go into the streets in protest. Aquino told the Cardinal last week, "I'm not here, you're not here. Pity our poor people...
...purpose of Aquino's visit to Japan was to open the way for increased trade between the two countries, court Japanese investment and seek economic assistance. In meetings with Japanese business leaders, the President won over her audience by saying that her government considered Japan its model and inspiration for economic development. To increase exports, Aquino spent time touting the virtues of Philippine garments, food products and electronic parts. As part of her campaign for more investment, she promised Japanese businessmen that her government would keep taxes low and let them repatriate profits. Aquino's pitches for increased Japanese...
During her first nine months in office, Aquino showed the people of the Philippines and her political opponents the kind of charm she displayed during her Japan visit. The tougher tone of last week's speeches and warnings to the army, however, was new. It may signal that Aquino, tired of being shoved, is ready to shove back...