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Monday, April 02, 2007 (Philippines)
| Re-electionist Sarangani Gov. Miguel Rene A. Dominguez greets employees of the province who show their support to his candidacy. Dominguez was dismayed after his runningmate incumbent Vice Gov. Bridget Chiongbian-Huang allegedly tried to stage an "election coup" before the deadline on the filing of certificate of candidacy last Thursday. (Sun.Star Gensan/Gandhi C. Kinjo) |
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THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) advised barangay officials in Southwestern Mindanao to "go slow" in campaigning for candidates in the coming May 14 elections.
Nelson Baluran, local government operations officer of DILG Southwestern Mindanao, reminded barangay officials that their mandate provides that they remain non-partisan and should not endorse any political candidate during elections.
Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage
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Gensan opens shelter for streetchildren
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23 communist-rebels yield
KORONADAL CITY -- At least 23 former New People's Army (NPA) rebels coming from four rebel fronts operating in Southwestern Mindanao formally renounced the decades-old communist-led armed struggle and renewed their loyalty to the government.
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Koronadal banks on Palaro hosting to entice investors
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