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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

NPA rebels free captured soldier 
in Compostela Valley

Spokesman says Trinidad was released for humanitarian reasons

By Al Jacinto, Correspondent

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have freed a captured government soldier after nearly two weeks in captivity in Mindanao. 

Rigoberto Sanchez, a spokesman for the New People’s Army, said Private First Class Ronnie Trinidad was freed on humanitarian grounds. 

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Followers of Cuerpo, Cruz tangle anew in Rodriguez

Rodriguez, Rizal: Tension erupted anew at the Rodriguez Municipal Hall after bodyguards of suspended Mayor Pedro Cuerpo and acting Mayor Jonas Cruz engaged in a brawl during a flag ceremony early Monday morning. 

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ERC lifts moratorium on rate hike of electric cooperatives

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has lifted the moratorium on rate adjustments imposed on off grid electric cooperatives.

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