Not only that, it has become a venue for people to reach out and even confront Philippine officials.

He spoke to the congregation before it left the church to confront British officials.

When he saw different problems of the Qing Dynasty, he helped the poor to confront corrupt officials.

Tends to have negative experiences confronting officials.

Later those same groups challenged the Government itself, confronting officials with ever-increasing demands for housing, or opposing projects that were potentially damaging to the environment.

As many as 3,000 people stormed government offices, overturned vehicles, burned documents and confronted officials, the news agency reported.

But confirmation hearings are also political events and provide opportunities for committee members to confront officials in a public forum.

The issue has emerged as the most volatile one confronting officials as they try to create a transitional government by July.

But with every new building planned, an array of problems confronts officials.

At those meetings, she takes copious notes and confronts officials with whom she disagrees.