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Tuesday, September 09, 2003 (Philippines)

Breaking News

Manila on alert for terror attacks to mark Sept. 11 (4:34 pm)

Hereditary issues obstacles in gov’t-MILF talks (4:33 pm)

Shares close higher (4:31 pm)

Indonesia, Philippines seek regional army exercises to fight terror (4:29 pm)

Airport official killed in daylight ambush (12:27 pm)

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'Jose Pidal' stonewalls probe on millions

RIGHT TO PRIVACY. That’s what Ignacio Arroyo (right), brother-in-law of President Arroyo, keeps invoking as he refuses to answer questions on his financial assets. Lawyer Antonio Zulueta (left) repeatedly gave the advice. (AFP FOTO)

MANILA -- A Senate investigation into the Jose Pidal deposits suffered a setback Monday when Ignacio Arroyo, younger brother of Jose Miguel "Mike" Arroyo, and bank officials evaded questions of senators on the controversial bank accounts.

Ignacio invoked his constitutional right to privacy, when asked about his financial capability, statement of assets, and bank and business records.
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DAVAO -- An official of the Kapisanan ng mga Broadcasters sa Pilipinas (KBP)-Davao chapter said the killing of hard-hitting radio commentator Juan Porras Sala on Saturday should serve as reminder that "press freedom is not absolute".

Megadome project on: opposers outvoted

CEBU -- Megadome opponents were outvoted as seven of 12 Cebu Provincial Board (PB) who attended Monday’s session favored the proposed agreement between the Province and the Mandaue City Government for the undertaking.

City police chief mum on slay of 2 cops

GENERAL SANTOS -- General Santos City Police Office Director Jeorge Aquisap said he has ordered an investigation into the killing of two members of the Makar police on Sunday afternoon.

	Business
DAVAO: Better links, harmonization of CIQS in Eaga pushed
CEBU: Traders seek fast end to political crisis in RP

	Opinion
Seares: Don’t legislate right to reply
Cabaero: Changing of guard
Gulle: The last of his breed?
Lee: French lessons
Flavier: The parable of the smartest dog

	Sports
DAVAO: Philcom defeats Magnolia; Shell clobbers Salonpas

	Lifestyle
CEBU: Proud tradition, tradition of the proud
DAVAO: Encounter with Ms D

	Features
DAVAO: Quick dry
GENERAL SANTOS: Shattered dreams: Another OFW goes home in casket

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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Audit analyst of CEO convicted of graft
Salabas may still be alive: Ponteras

Baguio
2 'drug pushers' acquitted due to bungling of cops
P1.2M for city market rehab ordered released

Cebu
BBRC towers ‘manned’
2 vans of rice linked to Lao slay ‘missing’

Cagayan de Oro
4th ID chief assures traders northern Mindanao is safe
NPA camp raid a lie, says rebels

Davao
TFD chief won't win in polls, says Danny
Fire hits bunkhouse of NQFC

Dumaguete
CHR to Equalizer: stop killing suspects
Ombud starts probe v. NOPH doctor, staff

General Santos
Peace-loving people welcome to Gensan
Acharon confirms US military presence in city

Iloilo
Ajuy vice mayor, dads won't budge on coal plant
Pestaño to undergo lifestyle check: source

Manila
Glo to meet with Pope, Annan, Mahathir in US-Europe visit
Drug syndicates behind destabilization efforts: Bunye

Pampanga
Tarzan giving way to Ed in Angeles congress race
Aetas gather for Clark cultural fete, sportsfest

Pangasinan
BSF chief jailed for stabbing man
Municipal dad to face suit for kicking woman

Zamboanga
Congress to allocate some of Marcos money to DAR
Transco launches student-training program