Ex-Philippine president recovering after surgery

File picture : Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo speaks to the media after receiving a medal from the government at the national palace in Santo Domingo May 4, 2011. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

MANILA, Philippines, Juli 31, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / AP) — A spokeswoman says former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has been moved to a regular hospital room following a delicate cervical spine surgery last week, The Associated Press reported.

Maite Defensor says the 64-year-old Arroyo was transferred to a room at a hospital in the Philippine capital, Manila, on Sunday from an intensive-care unit, where she was taken after Friday’s five-hour surgery.

Defensor says Arroyo needs about three weeks to recover from the surgery, which was done to correct damage to her cervical spine. Doctors have discouraged visitors to allow her to rest.

Arroyo has been hounded by allegations of massive corruption during her nine-year presidency, which ended last year. Opposition Senator Benigno Aquino III succeeded Arroyo, who has denied any wrongdoing.  (*)

 

 

SOURCE : The Associated Press

British Prime Minister David Cameron’s message for Ramadan

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron

 

London, July 31, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM) — British Prime Minister David Cameron has sent his best wishes to all Muslim communities in Britain and around the world at the start of the month of Ramadan.

Mr Cameron said Ramadan was a time to remind us of our duties and responsibilities and the importance of charity.

In a statement released by his office, Mr David Cameron said :

“To all Muslim communities in the United Kingdom and around the world, I send you my warmest wishes at this time of Ramadan.

“This is a time for Muslims all over the world to put aside thoughts of themselves, and think of others. The terrible scenes of famine and suffering in the Horn of Africa cry out to all of us. They remind us of our duties and responsibilities to those beyond our shores.

“The importance of charity at this time is clear and I am proud that many different communities in the United Kingdom continue to come together to support many thousands – indeed millions – in desperate need.

“As the holy month of Ramadan begins I wish you all peace and happiness.”  (*)

 

 

SOURCE : NUMBER 10 GOV.UK