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Wednesday, February 25, 2004 (Philippines)
  Breaking News
Fire hits PNP logistics building (3:58 p.m.)
EDSA I, II figures unite to frustrate FPJ, says Enrile (3:04 p.m.)
Canadian fugitive arrested in southern RP (1:11 p.m.)
Two communist rebels killed in clash with troops (1:05 p.m.)
Cordillera transport officer shot, in critical condition (10:15 a.m.)
Arroyo leads 18th anniversary celebration of 'people power' (10:05 a.m.)

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BOY AWARDEE. Keybird Padilla, the celebrated child hero who led police to arrest a theft suspect, is jubilant over his award from the Cebu City Government on its 67th Charter Day anniversary. He is up in the air, with some help from Vice Mayor Michael Rama. Padilla was one of several awardees in Tuesday's ceremony. (SUN.STAR FOTO/RUEL ROSILLO)
MANILA -- The plan of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to implement selective automation for the May 10 elections was criticized by both government officials and the National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel).

The first to criticize the move was Vice President Teofisto Guingona who said Comelec's action is a clear abuse of discretion.

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Top Stories
More speak up for priest
CEBU CITY -- More people have come out to speak in defense of Fr. Eliseo Fernandez on the accusations of immoral conduct allegedly committed by the priest.
Customs seizes P50-M worth of smuggled DVDs
CLARK ECOZONE -- Three tons of digital video discs (DVDs) estimated to cost some P50 million and believed smuggled from Kuala Lumpur were intercepted by Bureau of Customs (BOC) policemen Monday night at the Diosdado Macapagal Airport (DMIA) here.
DavSur marijuana being exported to Indonesia
DAVAO CITY -- Enterprising businessmen reportedly exported several kilos of dried marijuana plants from Davao del Sur to nearby Indonesia.



 
Business

CEBU: Presidentiables given tips on running country

DAVAO: BOC '04 target rises to P943-M

 
Opinion

Editorial: ‘Idol Joel Garganera’

Echaves: Power of three

Ruivivar: Davao Health Squad III (Last of 3 Parts)

Mercado: Bad luck dogs Rene Maglanque

Flavier: The parable of the secret

 
Sports

CEBU: Garcia, Luna grab team title

DAVAO: UM judokas bag 6 golds

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Taking a leap: Shall I ask him to marry me?

DAVAO: An altar date

 
Features

CEBU: No. 2 dirtiest town in '01 now among cleanest, greenest

DAVAO: Lizada: American Idol






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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Dongail's lawyer to ask Ombud to reconsider order
Police probe principal in leaf-eating controversy

Baguio
New BCPO director vows to solve high-profile crimes
Two disgruntled rebels in Kalinga surrender

Cebu
Glo catches up, nips Poe in poll
Business to bets: present program

Cagayan de Oro
Emano, PB execs set to show up in Senate probe
Trustee lying on woman cop: Montalba

Davao
Militants invited to TF Davao camp
Principal charged with mauling stude

Dumaguete
Ombudsman okays graft rap v. Tuanda
Ask GMA to reassert Balinsasayao order, says Macias

General Santos
City gov't allocates P30-M for environment projects
SoCot to stockpile rice

Iloilo
Province, city drivers change mind, join strike
2 rebels killed, soldier wounded in Dumarao encounter

Manila
PPCRV still wants Poe to join debate
SC rules in favor of Angara in LDP rift

Pampanga
Arayat village chief killed in barangay hall
Cutud project to push through as scheduled

Pangasinan
Bernie faces raps for illegal use of alias
Gang feud behind shooting of leader: police

Zamboanga
Charlie complains on Celso's posters
Agbulos downplays Velasquez's dog bite allegations



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