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Cop nabbed on slay of Bantay Dagat chief

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Military won't release Mayuga Report

'No-death' policy to benefit Chiong 5

Gov't troops foil Sayyaf bomb attacks

Tuesday, April 18, 2006 (Philippines)

Palace stands by decision to commute death terms

MALACANANG said on Monday that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is not seeking political favors after commuting the death sentences of at least 1,000 convicts to life imprisonment.
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6 lawmakers sued for rebellion ask high court to stop probe THE lawyer for six party-list representatives who are facing rebellion charges on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to restrain the Department of Justice (DOJ) from further conducting what they called "unlawful, arbitrary and unjust" preliminary investigation on their case. [full story]
RP picked one of 3 best dive spots in the world PHILIPPINE Tourism Authority (PTA) general manager Robert Barbers revealed that the country has earned the distinction of being one of three best places in the world to dive. [full story]
Estrada marks birthday on Wednesday DETAINED former President Joseph Estrda has been granted his wish to attend a special morning mass offered on the occasion of his 69th birthday day on Wednesday. [full story]

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Euro body sets maximum levels for dioxins and PCBs
Sri Lanka telecom deploys Convergys' Infinys software

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