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Monday, February 18, 2008 |
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MILF hails human rights
report on Sulu massacre
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The findings of the Commission on Human Rights
detailed how troops raided the village of Ipil in Maimbung town
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ZAMBOANGA CITY: The Moro Islamic Liberation
Front (MILF) hailed the findings of an independent probe on the
killings of eight people by government soldiers in Sulu province.
Muhammad Ameen, chairman of the MILF
Secretariat, said the findings of the Commission on Human Rights
detailed how troops attacked the village of Ipil in Maimbung town
and plundered the houses of villagers, among them an off-duty Army
soldier and seven civilians. The MILF had previously condemned the
killings.
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Police seek intervention
of DILG in garbage row
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RODRIGUEZ, Rizal: Metro Manila and several areas in the province of
Rizal will have a “stinking problem” as suspended Mayor Pedro
Cuerpo and his supporters continue to barricade entrance to the
landfill here, with authorities seeking the help of the Department
of the Interior and Local Government in addressing the situation.
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Taxi coming back to Roxas–Chamber
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ROXAS CITY: The local business chambers here are considering the
proposal to revive the taxi as an alternative means of public land
transport, reported the Philippine News Agency. The taxi is expected
to cater not only to the commuting public but also to tourists and
visitors to the seafood capital of the Philippines.
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Mariveles holds ‘Buntis Pageant’
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MARIVELES, Bataan: This town held a “Buntis” congress capped on
Saturday by a “Buntis Pageant” where 15 pregnant women
participated at the Mariveles People’s Park in the poblacion.
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Iloilo council wants share
from airport sale proceeds
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ILOILO City: The Sangguniang Panlungsod asked Malacañang that the
city government be given a share from the P1.2-billion sale of the
old Iloilo airport in Mandurriao district.
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City moves to revive old business district
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ILOILO City: Save Calle Real. For decades, business used to flourish
at the old central business district here. But in recent years, the
entry of big investments in other areas of the city has taken its
toll on the once-famous Calle Real.
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