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Long wanted bomber falls |
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By Sammy Martin, Reporter
Police nabbed a Muslim militant with links to the Jemaah Islamiah (JI)
extremist group, confirming intelligence report that terrorists have
gathered in Metro Manila allegedly to hatch up bomb attacks, the
Philippine National Police said Wednesday.
Police arrested Muaweya Abubakar Masabpi, long
wanted member of the elite forces of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed
Forces (BIAF), in Pasay City.
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PGMA to sign baselines bill amid opposition
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The baselines bill passed by Congress conforms with the Palace’s
Position, and President Gloria Arroyo would immediately sign it into
law when it reaches her desk, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita
said Wednesday.
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Jeepney fare rollback still up in the air
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Despite the announcement of transport groups that they are prepared
to roll back their fare, the Land Transportation Franchising
Regulatory Board (LTFRB) could not make up its mind about the
proposed 50-centavo reduction in jeepney and bus fares.
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Global cereal output seen to decrease–FAO
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The global cereal output in 2009 is expected to decrease, the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations revealed in
a new study that also cited the Philippines as one of the countries
facing difficulties in food supply and access.
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DEAR
PAO
By Persida Acosta
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Withholding child
support constitutes economic abuse of women, children
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Dear PAO,
Is there a possibility for a man to go to prison
if he fails to support his children?
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