Civilians Cheer as Fighting Rages at Manila Military Camp

28 August 1987  Reuters News  English  (c) 1987 Reuters Limited  MANILA, Aug 28, Reuter – Buildings blazed and streets shook in Manila today in the capital’s heaviest fighting since World War Two.  “Advance, advance,” civilian spectators shouted to soldiers backing Corazon Aquino as they moved on comrades-in-arms dedicated to overturning the president’s government.  Gunfire cracked and…

Manila Coup Bid Seen Damaging Business Confidence

28 August 1987  Reuters News  English  (c) 1987 Reuters Limited  MANILA, Aug 28 – The Philippines’ latest coup attempt, the most violent in President Corazon Aquino’s 18 months in office, will severely affect business confidence and create renewed uncertainty for investors, analysts said.  Finance Secretary Jaime Ongpin, asked for his reaction to the takeover of parts of…