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Thursday, March 08, 2007 (Philippines)
| A boatman slides off his bigiw to serve as counterweight to his "layag" (sail) during the Babak-Kaputian bigiw race and sail design competitions, which was among the highlights of the run-up to the 9th Araw ng Samal celebration Wednesday. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera) |
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THE ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats is unfazed by the growing number of members of Kampi, the political party headed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
In a text message, Lakas secretary general and House Majority leader Prospero Nograles said it is farfetched for Kampi to become the dominant party as declared by Kampi secretary general and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ronaldo Puno.
Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007
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Guv denies politics behind health program
NORTH Cotabato Governor Emmanuel Piñol dismissed accusations that the Cotabato Health Insurance Program (Chip) is politically motivated just like the controversial Philhealth cards that were distributed by the Arroyo administration in the 2004 elections.
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Army troops withdraw from Midsayap villages
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines Wednesday called off its offensive against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Midsayap after two days of fierce fighting.
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Internal affairs office to also probe 'kotong'
THE Davao City Internal Affairs and Services (Cias) of the Philippine National Police has ordered the commanders of the units to identify the policemen involved in "kotong," as seen in a video taken by a local news team that was aired last Monday.
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