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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Cadet from Zamboanga tops PMA grads

Of the ten members of ‘Bagong Halaw ng Lahi’ Class in the roster of merit, one is a female cadet

By Harley F. Palangchao Correspondent

FORT DEL Pilar, Baguio: A 26-year-old cadet from Zamboanga City will
graduate as valedictorian of the 220-strong members of the Philippine Military Academy Baghawi (Bagong Halaw ng Lahi) Class of 2008.

Navy Cadet Ariel G. Rallos of Limon Drive, Canelar Triplett, Zamboanga City, the topnotcher, will also receive the Presidential Saber and the PGMA Achievement Award for Excellence from President Gloria Arroyo. The President will be the guest of honor and speaker during the ceremony to be held at the Borromeo Field on March 18.

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Troops intercept bomb, detain 2

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Military intercepted a homemade bomb and detained two men allegedly transporting the explosive in Shariff Kabunsuan in Mindanao, officials said.

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Comelec announces rebidding for ARMM elections machines 

Maguindanao may soon be the first to have automated elections in the country.

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Senator Roxas to discuss governance in Mandaue

CEBU CITY: Senator Mar Roxas will be in Cebu today and on Friday (March 14) to discuss current concerns with various sectors and government officials.

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Malacañang clears Hanjin from liabilities in accident

The government will not terminate the contract of Hanjin Heavy Industries Corp. Philippines (HHIC) even after three workers died in a recent accident at the country’s largest shipbuilding facility in Subic Bay Freeport.

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