[originaltext] An official from the Philippines’ Presidential palace says the

An official from the Philippines’ Presidential palace says the government is still functional after the resignations of 10 cabinet ministers.
   The official told reporters Saturday that President Gloria Arroyo has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing and will continue to run the government according to the constitution.
   He said forcing her to step down before she is declared innocent or guilty would be more damaging for the country than the current uncertainty.
   The Philippines’ Army on Saturday lowered the high state of alert to normal level in the capital Manila.
   On Friday, ten out of 24 cabinet members resigned from the government including the Finance Secretary, asking Arroyo to step down.
   The same day, the President reiterated that she wouldn’t resign, adding that she would unveil a new cabinet in a couple of days.
   Arroyo has been plunged into a political crisis by allegations that she conspired with election official to fix last year’s presidential elections.