Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, 64, the former president, left a Manila airport yesterday. She is reportedly seeking medical treatment in other countries after three spinal surgeries.
(Pat Roque/Associated Press)
Despite court order, Arroyo blocked from leaving Philippines
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, 64, the former president, left a Manila airport yesterday. She is reportedly seeking medical treatment in other countries after three spinal surgeries.
(Pat Roque/Associated Press)
The Philippine government blocked former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her husband from leaving the country yesterday and said it will appeal a Supreme Court order that allowed them to travel abroad for medical treatment despite corruption allegations. Accompanied by her husband and son, Arroyo arrived at the Manila airport in an ambulance and was wheeled into a departure hall wearing a face mask and a neck brace.
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