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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

 

Enrile, PCID seek resumption of peace talks

by Efren L. Danao Senior Reporter

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and the Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy (PCID) on Tuesday called for the resumption of peace talks in Mindanao even as they condemned the spate of bombings in the island, particularly in the cities of Cotabato, Iligan and Jolo.

 “Now is perhaps the time to reactivate the stalled peace process. I call for the resumption of the Mindanao peace talks in a manner that is transparent and in consultation with all the stakeholders in that part of the country. We will not achieve economic prosperity unless we find peace in Mindanao,” Enrile said.

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President Gloria Arroyo has approved in principle the extension for six months of duty-free importation of food wheat and cement to bring down the prices of bread and the cost of building materials.

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THE government will bid out in a public auction two of the three Marcos’ jewelry collections with a combined value of some $7 million, according to the Department of Justice.

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By Persida Acosta

I need your advice regarding the custody of my 9-year-old granddaughter. I am the aunt of the mother of the child I seek custody for. The child has been living with us since she was born.

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