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Thursday, September 27, 2007

2 soldiers killed in assault 
on Abu Sayyaf in Basilan

By Anthony Vargas Reporter

TWO army troopers were confirmed killed and ten others were wounded in the latest series of clashes between government troops and Abu Sayyaf (ASG) bandits in Basilan Tuesday, the military said Sunday.

The military chief, Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr., said the Abu Sayyaf have also sustained 10 casualties in the series of encounters, though no bodies have been recovered.

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Albay to push for total log ban

LEGAZPI CITY: The Provincial Board of Albay is pushing for an ordinance that would declare a total log ban throughout the province.

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Police, community rescue trader 

SAN FERNANDO CITY: Police, with the help of some barangay residents in Mabalacat, rescued yesterday a Chinese businessman from kidnappers. 

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