QUEZON CITY, Philippines--Flanked by Marine Commandant Major General Ben
Dolorfino and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen Hermogenes Esperon Jr., President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo rides a "white carabao" as she
inspects parading troops during the 72nd anniversary of the AFP in Camp Aguinaldo. In her speech, Arroyo thanked the military for protecting democracy amid coup threats. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Joel Guinto on Dec. 21, 2007.