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Friday, June 27, 2008 (Philippines)
| Coastal residents, affected by flashfloods brought by Typhoon Frank, get free rice and other foodstuffs from Southern Philippines Power Corporation through the Alcantara Foundation at Kamanga multi-purpose center in Maasim, Sarangani. (Contributed photo) |
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MAITUM, Sarangani -- Authorities rescued civilians who were held hostage early Wednesday at the boundary of Maitum town in Sarangani and Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat by suspected Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members.
"So far yung may na-hostage na sibilyan doon sa Maguling and then doon sa area ng boundary ng Pinol, na-liberate na namin yun (so far we have liberated the civilian hostages in Maguling and also those in the Pinol boundary area)," said Pangilinan, commander of the 1002nd Army Brigade.
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2 warrant officers may face raps for negligence
THE city police chief said he will immediately order the filing of administrative charges against two warrant officers if they are found to be negligent in serving warrants issued by the court.
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Australia donates building to intelligence office
THE Australian government is donating a two-storey building for the Mindanao Area Police Intelligence Office (Mapio) as part of the cooperation between Australia and the Philippines against terrorism.
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Arroyo interviewed in CNN
THE ferry that capsized in Sibuyan island off Romblon was among the issues discussed with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during her interview by CNN Correspondent Jill Dougherty Thursday.
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