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 MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announced the creation of a truth commission Tuesday to look into vote-rigging allegations against her, but insisted again she would not resign.
In an open letter to the Philippines' influential Roman Catholic bishops, Arroyo said public mistrust in government is rampant.
But despite the growing number of opposition leaders, former allies and civic groups calling for her resignation, Arroyo indicated that the solid turnout for a rally supporting her had helped provide "a more balanced view" of the public's opinion of her leadership.
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