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Spooked by 'fatigues', man takes kid hostage

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Thursday, August 05, 2004 (Philippines)

Girl taken hostage by man spooked by fatigues

Tourism Officer Id Acaylar clarifies some issues related to the Hiyas sa Kadayawan search during the Hermes Club session at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao in Davao City Wednesday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

A MAN spooked by the sight of three men in fatigues grabbed and hostaged a four-year-old girl at the Piapi Public Market along Quezon Boulevard Wednesday morning.

The suspect, Sulayman Pantaw, 32, of Alim Street in Kidapawan City, landed in the hospital after he was nearly lynched by market vendors and trisikad drivers.
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	Local News
Jeepney groups lambast fare rate hike adjustment SEVENTEEN associations of jeepney drivers and operators in Davao City expressed opposition Wednesday to the pending fare rate adjustment by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 11. [full story]
City Hall waiting sheds up for demolition soon THE two waiting sheds in front of the Rizal and Quezon Parks are up for demolition following the approval by the City Council. [full story]
NBI 11 chief seeks city's help to improve facilities NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 11 director Romulo G. Manapsal requested assistance from the City Government of Davao to improve the "sad state" of their office. [full story]

	Business
Igacos tourist arrivals down 15% due to blackout
USAid helps 23T ex-MNLF fighters

	Opinion
Antalan: The art of listening

	Sports
Ching cagers bounce back
Mindanao-North Sulawesi Games shelved
Age-group tennis fires off Aug. 20
San Jose is new DC-Prisaa prexy

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