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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 (Philippines)

Army reveals rebels' latest extortion scheme

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through 32nd Civil Relations Unit (CRU) Chief Lowen Gil Marquez, revealed Tuesday the newest extortion strategy of the New People's Army (NPA) in Western Visayas.
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Iloilo receives P2-million aid from Quezon City THE local government unit (LGU) of Quezon City in Metro Manila, headed by Mayor Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte, has extended its helping hands to Iloilo City following the recent devastation of Typhoon Frank (Fengshen) and the flood. [full story]
P35-million allotted for relocation of 500 families THE National Government has allotted P35 million for the construction of 500 units of houses in one of Iloilo City's relocation sites in Barangay San Isidro, Jaro for 500 displaced families whose homes were destroyed by the typhoon and flood. [full story]
City to extend financial aid to 'Frank' casualties MAYOR Jerry Treñas said Tuesday that the City Government would provide financial assistance to relatives of Iloilo City residents who were killed in the typhoon and the flood last June 21 and 22. [full story]

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