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Saturday, August 12, 2006 (Philippines)
Former Armed Forces Central Command (Centcom) chief Samuel Bagasin on Friday urged military commanders who are retiring in the next two months to leave their posts to allow younger officers the chance to head major posts.
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Relief of controversial general sought
OPPOSITION congressmen on Friday lambasted Major General Jovito Palparan for his alleged insensitive statements on civilians that may be killed during military operations in the provinces under the Army's 7th Infantry Division as they urged President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to immediately relieve the official.
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Security adviser fears Mideast conflict may spread worldwide
NATIONAL Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales on Friday warned of a possible spillover of the ongoing conflict between Israeli troops and Lebanon-based Hezbollah extremists that has claimed at least 1,000 lives, including civilians.
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Actress' daughter accepts lawyer's withdrawal from slay case
LAWYER Harriet Demetriou has been discharged as private prosecutor in the murder case of veteran actress Nida Blanca, allegedly due to her strained professional relationship with her client and Blanca's daughter Katherine "Kaye" Torres.
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