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Survey says GMA most corrupt president

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11:22 PM

MANILA (AP) - President Gloria Arroyo was picked the most corrupt leader in the country's history by the largest number of people in a survey released Tuesday -- even more than chose late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who allegedly stole billions of dollars during his 20-year rule.

The nationwide survey by independent pollster Pulse Asia found that 42 percent of Filipinos believed Arroyo is the country's most corrupt leader, compared to 35 percent for Marcos.

The survey was conducted Oct. 20-31 as the government was embroiled in a bribery scandal involving a national broadband contract with a Chinese company. Arroyo was later forced to cancel the deal.

There was no immediate comment from Arroyo.