29/10/2012 18:37
Gloria Arroyo has appeared in court
Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has appeared in court on charges of misusing millions in state lottery charity funds while in office.
The court recorded a ''not guilty'' plea on her behalf after she refused to enter a plea.
Earlier this month, an arrest warrant was issued for Mrs Arroyo, who is accused of diverting $8.8m (£5.5m).
She arrived in court in a neck brace and wheelchair from a military hospital where she has been confined, the BBC reported.