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Thursday, September 22, 2005 (Philippines)

Children abused at center
WHO WERE THE DONORS?That and other questions about the US lobby deal National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales failed or refused to answer. (Ap photo)
They were made to kneel, slapped, and physically and mentally abused in the Operation Second Chance Center, said at least five children who complained to the jail management.

The court found two social workers in the facility liable for the abuse and wants them reassigned.

In a letter to the management board, the children complained of physical and mental abuse committed against them by some jail guards and social workers, who are supposed to help them in their rehabilitation and reformation process.

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The disbursement of “illegal” honorarium made by 19 towns in Cebu to members of its bids and awards committee (BAC) is a result of national government inefficiency that led to confusion among local government units, said Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia.
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Leaders of Alpha Kappa Rho (Akrho) sat down with Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia yesterday to try to come up with an agreement on how to clean up their image, while their Tau Gamma Phi counterparts said they plan to meet with the governor next week.
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