Arroyo's visit: President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal-

Arroyo's visit: President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal-
Arroyo arrives here today for a two-day state visit aimed at
boosting bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.

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MPR Session not worth a damn: This year's Annual Session of the
People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) shows more clearly than ever
the absurdity of the existence of that almighty state
institution, supposedly the supreme governing body of the
Indonesian system of government. Judging by its results, the
Annual Session was just a waste of time and resources. -- Page 3