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Sunday, April 18, 2004 (Philippines)



CEBU STOP. President Arroyo makes the rounds with ALU-TUCP president Democrito Mendoza behind her. (Sun.Star FOTO/ARNI ACLAO)
CEBU CITY -- President Arroyo flew to Cebu Saturday for the anniversary of a homegrown federation of trade unions and was rewarded with a pledge of support for the May 10 elections.

The Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) announced its support for Arroyo's bid for a fresh mandate, citing her administration's work in housing and employment.

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Top Stories
Roco hopes to hop back in race
MANILA -- Getting good prognosis about his health problem, presidential candidate Raul Roco hopes to be back in the country within the month to join the Alyansa ng Pag-asa candidates in the remaining days of the campaign.
Garcia denies `vote-buying'
DAVAO -- Re-electionist Rep. Vincent Garcia, of the second district of Davao City, challenged first time congressional candidate Joey Lumain to name the barangay council members whom Garcia allegedly paid in exchange for support in the May elections.
Lacson organizers bolt to FPJ camp
BAGUIO -- Now it is the supporters of presidential candidate Panfilo Lacson who are jumping out of his party and are moving to the camp of Fernando Poe Jr.



 
Business

BAGUIO: Coffee exports up 78 percent last year

DAVAO: Cheap medicine soon available in barangays

 
Opinion

Mercado: Politics of silence and recycled cronies

Cabaero: Oh no, Roco II

Estremera: Friends and family

Flavier: The parable of Satan's doctor

Sison: Eliminate stigma on illegitimate children

 
Sports

DAVAO: All systems go in Fedbop bowling meet

CEBU: Reyes survives; Kiamko v. ‘Assassin’

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Hands on Pieces of Marmol

DAVAO: Where Is Peter Cottontail?

 
Features

DAVAO: Investing for a better future






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