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Wednesday, September 12, 2007 (Philippines)
| NOT TAKING CHANCES. Massive police and military presence, including Swat troops at the Sandiganbayan in Manila on standby, is aimed to quash protests before they spin out of control. Outside the capital, cops and soldiers have been put in full alert. (AP Photo) |
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MANILA—Former president Joseph Estrada’s verdict today, the culmination of a six-year trial, will provide the latest opportunity for the largely headless opposition to try creating a rallying point to end President Arroyo’s tenure before her term ends in 2010.
Arroyo is barred from seeking another term.
The Arroyo government is not taking any chances, putting together a massive police and military presence to stop any protests before they have a chance to spin out of control.
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5 Bogo cops out
BOGO City Mayor Celestino “Junie” Martinez Jr. is ready to face the charges the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be filing against him and some city and barangay officials.
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Utility worker tagged in court marriage 'scam'
ALARMED over the reported “annulment scam” inside the Palace of Justice, Regional Trial Court (RTC) Executive Judge Fortunato de Gracia conducted yesterday a fact-finding conference between him and the lawyer of the complainant.
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Cop chief optimistic on ratings
POLICE Regional Office (PRO) 7 Director Silverio Alarcio Jr. believes they deserve the top ranking in this year’s annual general inspection (AGI), despite the unsolved killings in Cebu City.
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