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Philippine Marines loyal to beleaguered Philippine President Joseph "Erap" Estrada prepare to defend against a possible attack on the Presidential Palace. Estrada's support among military commanders largely evaporated the day before, and rank and file members of the military stayed out of sight during the crisis. With insufficient support among the armed forces members stationed in Manila, these Marines came from the provinces to help protect the President.
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