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Monday, October 13, 2008 (Philippines)
| Boys of Leon Garcia in Agdao wade through black waters of what used to be their community, which was razed to ashes last Friday, as they scrounge under the silt and ashes for any item they can salvage. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes) |
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TWO party-list representatives have sought a House investigation into the landslide in Barangay Masara in Maco, Compostela Valley with focus on "the apparent failure of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to effectively implement environmental laws and prevent irresponsible mining operations in Maco."
The inquiry was filed as House Resolution 797 of Bayan Muna Representatives Satur Ocampo and Teodoro Casiño.
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4 killed, 3 wounded in MILF attack in Sultan Kudarat
FOUR civilians were killed while three others were wounded when suspected Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels attacked a police detachment in Sultan Kudarat Saturday morning, the same day the Bishop-Ulama Conference has appealed to both the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to spare civilians.
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Duterte firm vs charter change
EVEN this early, proponents of Charter change allegedly being cooked up in the House of Representatives have already one hurdle to contend with, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.
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Energy officials upbeat about oil find
THE oil discovery off the shores of Palawan will trickle down to the Filipino people, either directly or indirectly, at least that's what Department of Energy top officials are saying.
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