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Thursday, July 21, 2005 (Philippines)
| Calvin Tan, with NBI guards, was ferried to Cebu early last night. He is accused of being the brains and financier of the shabu lab uncovered in Mandaue City. Would he squeal on local partners and contacts? As of last night, not a word from him. (Sun.star photo/Amper Campaña) |
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Some of of Cebu’s local officials fired back at former senator John “Sonny” Osmeña for his allegation that President Arroyo only won in Cebu in last year’s elections through massive vote-padding. One congressman called for the reopening of ballot boxes and a recount.
Former Cebu governor Pablo Garcia said Osmeña wanted to be appointed as the secretary of finance or agriculture but he failed to get it.
“That’s why he just talked about the alleged fraud now. It is because the Cabinet positions have been filled and he was not (included),” Pablo said.
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No death penalty for shabu lab ‘financier’
Big-time drug suspect Calvin de Jesus Tan said he had no hand in the operation of the shabu laboratory in Mandaue City even as authorities are tracking down his alleged local cohorts in the country.
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Limotan, who owns up seven robberies, being considered
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is considering the possibility of turning arrested robbery suspect Danilo “Danny” Limotan into a state witness, as more arrest warrants, now reaching six, were served on the latter yesterday.
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Pesquera wants cash advances liquidated
Former Cebu City resident ombudsman Romeo Cordova and ex-mayor Alvin Garcia are among those who have yet to account for over P2 million in cash advances from the Cebu City Government, a councilor reported yesterday.
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