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Video of Bhutto assassination raises questions about gov’t version of events (3:03 p.m.)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The party of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto demanded that crucial Jan. 8 elections be held on schedule, while video footage of her assassination raised new questions Monday about the government’s version of how she died.
Disagreement over whether Bhutto was fatally shot or died as a result of the explosion undermined confidence [...]
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- Davao: Drayber giduslak sa pasahero (1:12 p.m.)
- Gensan: 4 patay, 11 angol sa bangga (1:10 p.m.)
- Bhutto’s husband, new head of her party, has shady reputation in Pakistan (12:46 p.m.)
- Philippine financial markets closed for New Year’s holiday (12:25 p.m.)
- RP military says operations have weakened communist guerrillas, but still a threat (7:00 p.m.)
- Lim transports back to PNP custody (5:35 p.m.)
- Mourners converge on Bhutto’s house ahead of meeting on election plans (5:11 p.m.)
- Palace: Erap remains a force to reckon with (4:12 p.m.)
- Pakistan rejects outside Bhutto probe (4:02 p.m.)
- Koronadal: Water crisis looms in S. Cotabato (3:19 p.m.)
- Palace denies ex-prison head as ’sacrificial lamb’ (11:08 a.m.)
- Release of Palawan’s share in reservoir project approved (10:45 a.m.)
- Police set up checkpoints to ensure peaceful New Year (10:30 a.m.)
- Bhutto aides accuse gov’t of cover-up in her killing; al-Qaida denies involvement (6:28 p.m.)
- Pakistani Islamic militant leader denies involvement in Bhutto killing (4:10 p.m.)
- Pakistani troops to quell violence by supporters (4:08 p.m.)
- Palace challenges 2010 hopefuls to help ‘08 dev’t efforts (2:47 p.m.)
- No major cabinet changes in 2008, says palace exec (2:45 p.m.)
- Palace, PNP assure: no Bhutto-type terror attack in RP (2:42 p.m.)
- Zambo Norte mayors condemn Sec. Gonzales on Jalosjos case (12:34 p.m.)
- Scientists say there is 4 percent chance asteroid could hit Mars (11:38 a.m.)
- Condemnation and sorrow, but little agreement on Pakistan’s future after Bhutto’s death (11:34 a.m.)
- Bacolod: Armed men raid Bantay Dagat tower in Sagay (11:28 a.m.)
- RP cracks down on New Year’s celebration firecrackers like ‘Bin Laden’s Bomb’ (8:38 p.m.)
- Hundreds of thousands attend funeral of Benazir Bhutto (8:29 p.m.)
- More Pinoys say there is hope on New Year: survey (8:06 p.m.)
- Most Asian markets drop on Bhutto assassination, worries about US economic outlook (7:57 p.m.)
- Trillanes asked RTC to dismiss his case (2:53 p.m.)
- Philippine stock index drops 1.3 percent after fall on Wall Street; still ends year higher (2:41 p.m.)
- RP’s Arroyo condemns Bhutto assassination, calling it an assault on democracy (1:42 p.m.)
- US envoy lauds RP economic improvement (1:34 p.m.)
- Pimentel condemns ethnic slur in one of film fest movies (11:50 a.m.)
- World condemns Bhutto assassination (1:08 a.m.)
- Bush demands justice for murderers of Benazir Bhutto (12:33 a.m.)
- Benazir Bhutto killed in suicide attack (Updated 11:50 p.m.)
- Bhutto dies in suicide blast, about 20 killed (10:07 p.m.)
- Lacson seeks probe of bloated Cebu Asean Summit preparations (4:44 p.m.)
- Bishop says jail guards should be punished too on Jalosjos escape (3:54 p.m.)
- Mild quake hit Pangasinan (3:30 p.m.)
- GenSan: Konseho magsusi sa pagpuga sa priso (3:05 p.m.)
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- Baguio: Mayor shot dead (2:43 p.m.)
- Petron, Eastern Petroleum to cut back oil prices (3:58 p.m.)
- Davao: Walay nabuthan sa Pasko (1:24 p.m.)
- GenSan: Duha ka pamilya nag-away, usa gipusil, lima gipangtigbas (12:27 p.m.)
- Malacanang says killing of Davao radioman ‘isolated’ (11:45 a.m.)
- Palace to release nominees for Comelec chief on January 15 (11:30 a.m.)
- Dumaguete: Audit office orders dad to return gov’t funds (10:40 a.m.)
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- Communist guerrillas attack Philippine town hall, 1 militiaman killed (1:12 p.m.)
- GenSan: 3 priso nisibat sa Bula Police (11:55 a.m.)
- Davao: Opisyal sa Egypt nagsusi sa suspek nga terorista (11:50 a.m.)
- Baguio: Study on for more road networks (11:09 a.m.)
- Benguet to get P22-M more IRA if boundaries are set (11:06 a.m.)
- RP marine killed in clash with al-Qaida-linked militants on southern island (1:41 p.m.)
- MMDA assures a garbage-free holiday (1:16 p.m.)
- 15 inmates made their marriage vows (1:13 p.m.)
- Davao: Firecrackers nasakmit (12:33 p.m.)
- GenSan: Gibanhigan, 2 bata samdan (12:32 p.m.)
- Arroyo sees better economy in 2008 (9:24 p.m.)
- Lacson linked to 2006 power grab try (9:07 p.m.)
- Scientists say asteroid may hit Mars in late January (1:55 p.m.)
- Philippine stock index climbs 1.2 percent after rate cut (1:15 p.m.)
- Names of 53 freed magdalo officers (8:09 p.m.)
- 81 ’smuggled’ luxury cars seized (6:19 p.m.)
- Judge in Magdalo coup raps rejects plea for inhibition (5:44 p.m.)
- Gensan: Gipatay, gisulod sa sako (3:10 p.m.)
- Davao: Bata nalumos sa balde, patay (3:09 p.m.)
- 53 Oakwood mutineers released (3 p.m.)
- Trillanes, Magdalo soldiers snub court hearing (2:50 p.m.)
- GMA pardons 64 inmates: Bunye (5:21 p.m.)
- Slight increase in oil price seen (5:16 p.m.)
- Senate advises Justice Sec to get ready (5:03 p.m.)
- Magdalo group seeks postponement of coup hearing (5:01 p.m.)
- 8 killed in clash between RP marines and Muslim rebels: official (3:21 p.m.)
- RP stock index drops 0.1%; investors wary of Wall Street recovery (3:20 p.m.)
- Arroyo’s net satisfaction rating drops down: SWS (7:56 p.m.)
- Marines kill 2 Abu Sayyaf militants on southern Philippine island (7:36 p.m.)
- Gunfire hits US military-chartered helicopter, wounding American on board, official says (7:34 p.m.)
- Napocor to implement power rate reduction (5:37 p.m.)
- New promotional guidelines passed: Napolcom (4:53 p.m.)
- Trillanes et al want makati judge to inhibit from case (4:43 p.m.)
- Stock index drops 0.5 percent, but budget surplus spurs last-minute buying (4:05 p.m.)
- Davao: Kagawad giluba, naospital (2:29 p.m.)
- Gensan: Petron depot gihulga (2:12 p.m.)
- US Congress set to boost military aid to Indonesia, RP (1:32 p.m.)
- Departing OFWs should be allowed to pay OWWA fees in dollars: Pimentel (3:32 p.m.)
- Pangasinan tops provinces with billion profits allotment (3:16 p.m.)
- RP stock index slides 1.5 percent on cue from Wall Street (2:18 p.m.)
- No funds for Bacolod’s watershed in city’s P1B budget (1:42 p.m.)
- Dagway natabas, gitigbas (1:36 p.m.)
- Davao: Bandido patay, Cafgu samaran (1:30 p.m.)
- Makati City mayor reminds military to tighten security (3:44 p.m.)
- Communist rebels kill 3 RP marines in ambush despite cease-fire: military (3:29 p.m.)
- Jalosjos leaves Bilibid prison: son (3:14 p.m.)
- Davao: Rayot sud sa simbahan (2:03 p.m.)
- Peace deal may be delayed as RP, Islamic rebels row over draft on Muslim homeland (9:23 a.m.)
- Davao: Bayan opposes gov’t’s plan to revive anti-subversion law (5:04 p.m.)
- NegOr CHR favors move on drafting HR action plan (4:59 p.m.)
- Palace cautions effects of 12% oil VAT suspension (1:56 p.m.)
- Palace reminds congress of ‘deal’ to pass cheap medicine bill (1:52 p.m.)
- 5 ka mga tulisan nasikop (12:06 p.m.)
- 2 anyos nasunog (12:03 p.m.)
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- RP Muslim rebels agree to unify at meeting with Libyan leader’s son (3:12 p.m.)
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- Hostage taker shot dead (1:35 p.m.)
- Iloilo: Case filed v. Treñas, others on housing project anew (11:29 a.m.)
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- Construction of school buildings damaged by typhoons ongoing (11:16 a.m.)
- Baguio: Firecracker vendors not welcome in LT (11:13 a.m.)
- Gensan: Welga, 80 porsinto naparalisa (3:20 p.m.)
- Davao: 7 tawo samdan sa aksidenti (3:19 p.m.)
- Officials reject bid-rigging allegations in China power deal (3 p.m.)
- Stock index climbs 0.6 percent on bargain-hunting (1:32 p.m.)
- Evolutionary change keeps pregnant women from toppling (1:22 p.m.)
- Bacolod: 7,500 public utility vehicles on 48-hour strike (12:11 p.m.)
- ‘We’re robbed of golds’ (12:10 p.m.)
- US holding out at Bali climate talks (10:35 a.m.)
- DepEd says classes on despite transport strike (9:50 p.m.)
- 2 bus firms in Davao won’t join transport strike (7:53 p.m.)
- Police ready for 2-day transport strike (3 p.m.)
- Stock index plunges 1.8 percent, tracking Wall Street decline (3 p.m.)
- Gov’t workers to get P10,000 bonus (2:43 p.m.)
- Army chief says number of communist rebels dwindling (2 p.m.)
- 6 shot at Las Vegas bus stop (1:13 p.m.)
- Banaue: Ifugao officials hope for continuous preservation of cultural heritage (10:17 a.m.)
- Pinay weightlifter to play in 2008 Beijing Olympics (9:44 a.m.)
- Distribution of rice and other goods, Arroyo orders (10:19 p.m.)
- Survey says Arroyo most corrupt Philippine president (10:09 p.m.)
- President Arroyo meets Ranario’s family (8:10 p.m.)
- Comelec may seek relief of Armm police chief (5:29 p.m.)
- PNP sets guidelines in handling high-risk prisoners (3:53 p.m.)
- Coup suspects apologize for Nov. 29 rebellion (3:07 p.m.)
- General Santos: Nipusil sa sapian hanas (3 p.m.)
- Stock index falls 0.1 percent (3 p.m.)
- Davao: Kawani sa Star CM gipusil (2:55 p.m.)
- 1,000 troops guard court hearing of coup suspects in Nov. 29 rebellion (11 a.m.)
- Negrense lady boxers reach boxing finals (8:32 a.m.)
- Massive security measures for Magdalo group’s hearing, readied (3:51 p.m.)
- Philippine capital maintains ban on street Christmas carolers (2:36 p.m.)
- Philippine stock index drops 1.9 percent as investors pocket gains (1:20 p.m.)
- Sinukwan Festival wows Mr. Palengke (11:21 a.m.)
- Iloilo: Too late: ERC says city’s appeal on power rate hike (10:17 a.m.)
- Baguio: Realistic actions to save rice terraces awaited (9:42 a.m.)
- Burger attendant’s killer surrenders (9:28 a.m.)
- P120M port soon to rise in Bacolod (9:04 a.m.)
- Oil spill hits Muntinlupa City (3:53 p.m.)
- AFP, PNP gi-alerto (3:12 p.m.)
- Authorities survey RTC for next Magdalo group hearing (2:36 p.m.)
- Mayweather stops Hatton to retain title in 10th round (1:51 p.m.)
- MMDA blames reckless drivers (11:55 a.m.)
- Teacher nabbed for illegal recruitment (10:55 a.m.)
- P45 daily wage hike proposed (10:52 a.m.)
- Communist guerrillas deny role in failed Philippine rebellion (4:34 p.m.)
- Pray for success of Arroyo’s appeal for Ranario, palace asks (2:15 p.m.)
- PNP welcomes changes to rules of engagement (2:06 p.m.)
- Aussie jailed for raping 7-year-old girl (1:56 p.m.)
- ‘Suitor’ stabs ladylove to death (11:22 a.m.)
- Women ‘waged war’ against election fraud (11:17 a.m.)
- Increase AFP and PNP intelligence funds, lower OP: Pimentel (4:45 p.m.)
- Stock index climbs 0.3 percent on rate cut expectation (4:27 p.m.)
- Arroyo to visit Kuwait to seek clemency for condemned maid (4:24 p.m.)
- Gov’t presents footage of Makati siege (1:30 p.m.)
- Holiday season can be fatal to careless drivers, MMDA says (12:06 p.m.)
- Baguio: Mock poll shows low turnout of autonomy takers (11:29 a.m.)
- Pampanga: Guagua fiesta aggravates traffic condition (11 a.m.)
- Davao: Balay gilabay og Granada (3:35 p.m.)
- Davao: Balay gilabay og Granada (3:35 p.m.)
- Gensan: 3 suspek sa lugos, nasikop (3 p.m.)
- Gensan: 3 suspek sa lugos, nasikop (3 p.m.)
- GRP-MILF mourns for the death of ex-Lanao guv (12:02 p.m.)
- GRP-MILF mourns for the death of ex-Lanao guv (12:02 p.m.)
- Court convicts 14 Abu Sayyaf bandits for Dos Palmas kidnapping (12 p.m.)
- Court convicts 14 Abu Sayyaf bandits for Dos Palmas kidnapping (12 p.m.)
- Kiefer Sutherland enters jail to serve sentence for drunken driving (11:44 a.m.)
- Kiefer Sutherland enters jail to serve sentence for drunken driving (11:44 a.m.)
- Man kills 8 mall goers before committing suicide (11:35 a.m.)
- Man kills 8 mall goers before committing suicide (11:35 a.m.)
- Court convicts 14 Abu Sayyaf militants of 2001 mass kidnapping (10:20 a.m.)
- Court convicts 14 Abu Sayyaf militants of 2001 mass kidnapping (10:20 a.m.)
- Baguio: Cops’ patrol system eyed to reduce crime (9:54 a.m.)
- Baguio: Cops’ patrol system eyed to reduce crime (9:54 a.m.)
- Transfer of Trillanes et al. to Bilibid shows gov’ts clumsy security measure: Escudero (4:20 p.m.)
- Stocks inch up, led by Manila Electric, as investors await Fed’s decision (3:13 p.m.)
- Napolcom urges media to sue cops in Makati standoff (2:18 p.m.)
- Razon relieves 24 Makati cops (2:10 p.m.)
- Lohan’s ex-bodyguard sues Star magazine over photo (11:12 a.m.)
- Iloilo: Dad bats for responsible journalism (10:02 a.m.)
- Police arrest coup suspect while boarding US flight (9:29 a.m.)
- Washington assured Arroyo of support as she faced uprising: US ambassador (8:10 p.m.)
- Philippine ‘Santa cops’ take to Manila streets to ward off crime during holidays (4:18 p.m.)
- Senate hits curfew imposition (4:07 p.m.)
- 22 treasure hunters arrested in Quezon (3:39 p.m.)
- Gov’t wants Trillanes, Lim moved to Muntinlupa (3:28 p.m.)
- Stock index rises 0.5 percent, led by PLDT, bank shares (3:25 p.m.)
- Davao: 2 gidagit gihulgang patyon sa Pentagon (1:35 p.m.)
- Gensan: 2 tawo giambus, 1 patay (1:30 p.m.)
- Baguio: Dad wants Benguet rice terraces declared as heritage sites (1:25 p.m.)
- Fleeing rising seas, Pacific villagers seek help at Bali climate conference (12:49 p.m.)
- Int’l pressure slows rate of political killings in RP: rights group (11:40 a.m.)
- US justices to decide over Marcos millions (11 a.m.)
- Spice Girls kick off world tour (1:55 p.m.)
- Gensan: Bata gibilin sa usa ka mall (1:43 p.m.)
- 4 kidnap victims released in Sultan Kudarat (1:10 p.m.)
- Davao: 2 ka menor gitigbas, naospital (1:28 p.m.)
- 2 rebel leaders fall (9:17 a.m.)
- Iloilo: Task group nets 67 illegal gamblers in 9 months (9:01 a.m.)
- Protesters storm US Embassy before being pushed back by Manila riot police (4:18 p.m.)
- Police on full alert while Arroyo on European trip (3:20 p.m.)
- Arroyo to make state visit to Spain, travel to France and Britain (4:08 p.m.)
- Palace exec supports move to oust Trillanes from senate (2:18 p.m)
- Help find Faeldon, palace appeals to public (2:14 p.m)
- Military arrests alleged ranking communist rebel leader (11:50 a.m.)
- Philippine masses shun another round of ‘people power’ - at least for now (10:18 a.m.)
- Leaders of failed powergrab against Arroyo face rebellion raps (10:13 a.m.)
