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Wednesday, May 07, 2008 (Philippines)

Malaysia not withdrawing as talks facilitator: MILF

A truck lies wheels up along Diversion Road in Ma-a after its brakes malfunctioned. The truck helper, who was unidentified, died while the driver, one Dodong Banagbanag, was injured. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes)

THE Malaysian government is not withdrawing as facilitator of the stalled peace negotiations between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Philippine government.

The rebel group made the clarification after reports came out quoting one of its officials as saying otherwise.

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	Local News
Mayor says pastor's clean but doubts followers MAYOR Rodrigo R. Duterte finds it unthinkable for his friend Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy to order the killing of a tribal chieftain over a piece of land in Barangay Manuel Guianga, Tugbok District, Davao City. [full story]
Council junks petition against Watershed Code THE Davao City Council has denied the request of quarry operators to suspend the implementation of the Watershed Code, especially the portion that bans quarrying in protected areas. [full story]
Amended civil registry fees okayed on 2nd reading THE proposed adjustments to local civil registry fees were passed under second reading in Tuesday's session. [full story]

	Business
Power rate cut in metro to affect consumers
DTI 11 cited for pursuing quality management system
Food fortification body conducts strict monitoring

	Opinion
Editorial: The thugs and our society
Oledan: Consensus

	Sports
Metrobank, Plantersbank win in Bankers Cup '08
SBC Tatlohan bowlfest
Inday Sara volleyfest at Rizal Park Wednesday
Valle in Villar 9-ball

	Lifestyle
Davao 'best' studes meet 'best' companies
My comfort songs

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