Thursday, June 03, 2004 (Philippines)

NO HOSTAGE TAKING? Daria Gonzales, alleged cult leader, with her son is escorted by police to the Department of Social Welfare & Services. Her husband Raymundo was shot dead late Monday afternoon while allegedly trying to stop the rescue of two infants in the custody of the cult. The alleged hostage taking was denied by Daria.(SUN.STAR FOTO/ALEX BADAYOS) THE Cebu City Government sent four of its employees to the canvassing in Congress, even as the opposition asked the Supreme Court to stop the proceedings yesterday. The City Hall workers were ordered to assist Cebu City Reps. Raul del Mar and Antonio Cuenco in defending the city against allegations of fraud. The four were among the City Hall personnel who helped the local Commission on Elections (Comelec) during the canvassing here. [full story]

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