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Saturday, August 11, 2007 (Philippines)
THE number of fatalities casualties from tropical storms Chedeng and Dodong which have already left the country has increased Friday to six and seven injured, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) reported.
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Arroyo calls for development of disputed Spratlys
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday night urged Vietnam and China to explore the "possible next steps" in the development of the disputed Spratly islands.
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Good gov't official berated, told to return car
JUSTICE Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr. on Friday unceremoniously ordered Commissioner Ricardo Abcede of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) to return a high-end Toyota Camry car supposedly provided to him by the sequestered firm, Philippine Communications Satellite Corporation (Philcomsat).
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House 'independent bloc' deserted by leaders?
THE so-called Conscience Bloc composed of congressmen who supported the failed bid of Cebu Representative Pablo Garcia for the House speakership vowed to continue to press for House reforms despite what the desertion by some of the leaders.
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