Arroyo has much at stake in elections
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's name isn't on the ballot, but she has plenty at stake in the Philippines' midterm elections Monday.
Much of the attention will be on the races for Congress, especially the House of Representatives. The opposition has mounted two impeachment efforts against Arroyo over allegations that she rigged the 2004 presidential vote, only to see both bids voted down in the House, where the president's allies dominate.
A major shift in power in the House would immediately spark moves to revive the impeachment case and send it to the opposition-dominated Senate for trial.
Still, the odds appear in favor of Arroyo -- who also survived two coup plots and numerous other crises during six years in power -- despite weak approval ratings.
