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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Security adviser wants LGUs 
active in fight vs. rebellion

Gonzales says civilians must be given a bigger role in the campaign 

By Ma. Ester L. Espina, Correspondent

BACOLOD CITY: National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales  challenged local government officials to be more proactive in the fight against armed rebellion during the Region 4 Local Peace and Security Assembly at the La Planta Hotel on Wednesday.

Gonzales did not hide his frustration over the role of local government units (LGUs) in helping implement programs in the countryside. The success of quelling armed rebellion, he said, does not depend on military operations but more on the political aspect which includes development and bringing basic services to the people.

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Speaker Nograles vows to resolve extrajudicial killings in Davao

HOUSE Speaker and Davao City Rep. Prospero Nograles vowed to help resolve extrajudicial killings in Davao including that of a militant leader who led the filing of charges with the Office of the Ombudsman...

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PASG-Task Force seizes thoroughbreds

OLONGAPO City: Operatives of Task Force Subic here held 11 racing horses worth P15 million, which were allegedly undervalued and misdeclared, Tuesday morning at the Tipo gate of Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

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Boracay developer preparing graft charges vs. DENR, local officials

The developers of Boracay Crown Regency Hotel and Convention Center are preparing charges against Environment Secretary Joselito Atienza and some of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6...

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