Word: weres
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Mutinous soldiers questioned refused to say who directed the revolt. Rebel soldiers said the leaders included renegade Lt. Col. Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan, who led an August, 1987 coup attempt in which at least 53 people were killed.
One hundred U.S. Marines were sent from an American base to help protect the U.S. Embassy, but the administration official said American ground troops were not involved in any action.
About 40,000 U.S. military personnel, dependents and Defense Department civilians are stationed at six bases in the Philippines. Orders were issued restricting their travel and Americans were told to stay in their homes.
Ryan said a primary concern raised by students this week were aspects of the Board's operation seemingly aimed at "keeping students quiet" about its proceedings.
Two students were so concerned about going public with their complaints that they refused to attend a CLUH-sponsored forum on the Ad Board scheduled for Tuesday, Ryan said.