Gambling lords frequent Malacañang visitors

Malacañang need not look too far to charge and arrest gambling lords, as they are frequent visitors of the Palace, and guests of President Arroyo, a reliable source, who is moreover an administration ally, told the Tribune yesterday.

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Sat, August 6th, 2005

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