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Thursday, December 23, 2004 (Philippines)
| The horse-drawn hearse of former presidential candidate and action movie star Fernando Poe Jr. passes by a Manila boulevard on the way to Manila's North Cemetery during his funeral Wednesday. (AP photo) |
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MANILA—-Tens of thousands filled the streets of Manila yesterday for the funeral of Fernando Poe Jr., the actor-turned-presidential candidate who refused to concede the May election.
Authorities had warned mourners not to turn the event into an anti-government rally, as some of Poe’s followers vented their anger at President Arroyo, who defeated Poe in a tight race that the actor and his supporters charged was fraudulent.
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‘File Arbet rap’
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez has directed the Office of the Cebu City Prosecutor to file the murder case today against Michel Favila Sr., in relation to the death of lawyer Arbet Sta. Ana-Yongco.
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Michael, Joy tangle over old City Hall bldg. repairs
It started with an appeal to help Councilor Nestor Archival carry out one of the City Council’s long overdue legislative agenda: renovating the old Cebu City Hall building.
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CH sets bounty for hunters
For Cebu City policemen, “happy hunting. ”That’s because for “every criminal who is permanently disabled or neutralized,” P10,000 or P20,000 will be handed to them by the City Government.
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