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Govt forces clash with
Muslim rebels in Basilan
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Sporadic fighting reported in Mindanao since Malaysia
pulled out truce observers because of the slow progress of talks
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BASILAN ISLAND: At least ten government soldiers
were wounded infierce fighting Sunday with Muslim rebels in the
southern Filipino island of Basilan, officials said.
Philippine Marines chief General Mohammad
Dolorfino said Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels, backed by the
Abu Sayyaf, attacked a military detachment in Tongbato village in
Ungkaya Pukan town near Tipo-Tipo town. Ten soldiers were wounded in
the raid, he said.
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Marines seize chemicals for
explosives, weapons in Sulu
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SULU ISLAND: Government troops seized weapons and chemicals used in
the manufacture of explosives in the province of Sulu, officials
said Sunday.
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Poll officials propose deputation of PNP, AFP
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ZAMBOANGA CITY: Officials of the Commission on Election (Comelec)
based in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) have
proposed to deputize both the police and military forces in the
coming polls in the autonomous region, reported the Philippine News
Agency.
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No extension of deadline for
application in nursing board
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BALANGA City, Bataan: The Professional Regulatory Commission on
Friday stood pat in its decision not to extend the filing of
application for the Nurses Licensure Examination on June 1 and 2,
2008 despite appeal from parents from Bataan and the directive of
the Department of Labor and Employment.
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Gun owners justify carrying weapons
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A total gun ban will never be the solution to address criminality in
the country, as it may even exacerbate the problem of criminality by
rendering the law abiding public defenseless against such insensible
attacks by criminals.
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Typhoon ‘Cosme’ victims receive
emergency assistance in Zambales
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STA. CRUZ, Zambales: The province of Zambales which was recently
ravaged by Typhoon Cosme is receiving assistance not only from the
national government but also from other local government units.
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