In pictures: Philippines protest

1 of 6 Some 30,000 people have taken part in a protest in Manila calling on Philippines President Gloria Arroyo to resign.

2 of 6 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, or GMA, is accused of phoning an election official last year to rig a national poll.

3 of 6 It was the biggest protest Mrs Arroyo has faced since the crisis began.

4 of 6 Protests are often swelled in the Philippines by people who are given a free meal and a few dollars to wave banners and shout slogans.

5 of 6 Many found creative ways to get the message across.

6 of 6 Mrs Arroyo, meeting local government officials on Wednesday, put a brave face on the crisis.