Manila: Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo was freed from detention from a military hospital today, after the Supreme Court dismissed her corruption charges, her lawyer said.
"It's a happy day today because she has just been freed," attorney Laurence Arroyo said as the 69 year old former leader, who served from 2001-2010, was released after serving nearly five years in prison.
"It's a happy day today because she has just been freed," attorney Laurence Arroyo said as the 69 year old former leader, who served from 2001-2010, was released after serving nearly five years in prison.
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