Manila: Philippine President Gloria Arroyo on Wednesday called for political stability in the aftermath of Tuesday's ouster of House Speaker Jose de Venecia by her allies.
Arroyo cited the failure of an attempted mutiny by rogue soldiers in November that was quashed in less than a day.
"What happened in [the failed mutiny] shows that people want political stability, a bright economic future and social justice," Arroyo told a meeting of police officers to mark the 17th anniversary of the Philippine National Police.
She said those stirring unrest were "out of touch with the hopes and dreams of the average Filipinos".
Just before he was ousted through a vote of congressmen, De Venecia accused the Arroyo government of corruption and vote fraud, hinting that he would now side with the opposition that has been seeking to oust Arroyo.
Opposition politicians meanwhile have been stepping up their campaign against Arroyo, seeking to subpoena several officials who they believe can link the president to corruption.
Arroyo congratulated government security forces for stopping mutinous soldiers, who briefly took over the Peninsula Hotel on November 29.
She added that Filipinos want stability and economic development.
Arroyo has survived four coup attempts since she took office in 2001.
"People want political stability, a bright economic future and social justice. Those who dream of doing things to disrupt our progress are out of touch with the hopes and dreams of the average Filipino, said Arroyo.
"We have been through many upheavals and time and again, the people have indicated they want a stable government and economic progress. That is what they are getting now."
Arroyo was confident that the removal of De Venecia from office would not affect the growth of the Philippine economy.
She added that everyone should not stop the economic momentum that she has established "for the sake of growth and development". Arroyo was undaunted by De Venecia's threat to join the opposition.
