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Thursday, December 04, 2008 (Philippines)

LTFRB announces fare rollback

FOLLOWING the series of oil price rollbacks in recent weeks, the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced Wednesday that cab, jeepney, and bus drivers and operators have agreed to a provisional fare reduction nationwide, effective December 15.
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Farmers rally to push Carp extension HUNDREDS marched to the House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon to appeal for the passage of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (Carp) extension. [full story]
5 soldiers die, 2 hurt in landmine attack FIVE soldiers were killed while two others were injured in a landmine attack by New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Lianga, Surigao del Sur, an official said Wednesday. [full story]
Golez explains remarks on Thai's condition DEPUTY presidential spokesman Anthony Golez said Wednesday that his statement regarding the situation in Thailand was made without malice and not intended to criticize the Thais. [full story]

	Business
Fruit shipments to be monitored

	Opinion
Geronimo: Krivak's A Long Retreat

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