Austin Bay reports on rumours that a coup is imminent in the Philippenes noting that, although the government is downplaying the rumours, it is under pressure on many fronts. He also reports that the arrival of 3,000 US troops to help the mudslide relief effort is rather interestingly timed.
I don’t know enough – in fact, I know next to nothing – about Philippene politics. So, go read Austin’s post, and make your own mind up.