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Friday, April 23, 2004 (Philippines)

Breaking News

Abu Sayyaf demands US$68,000 ransom for hostages (2:49 p.m.)

No peace talks with communists, Muslims before elections (1:57 p.m.)

RP prepared for terror threats, no pullout from Iraq (1:50 p.m.)

Arroyo maintains lead over FPJ in new SWS poll (11:01 a.m.)

(Click on the refresh button of your browser to get updates. -- Editors)

Ecleo, on bail, flies to Manila

OFF TO MANILA. Ruben Ecleo Jr. (with his mother Rep. Glenda Ecleo) was up and about, needing no wheelchair from hospital to the airport. His mother said the Ecleo family is happy over the release of Ruben, accused of killing his wife Alona. (SUN.STAR FOTO/ALEX BADAYOS)

CEBU CITY -- Flanked by escorts, Ruben Ecleo Jr. left Cebu for Manila Thursday noon, leaving the province for the first time since his detention began in June 2002.

He was tight-lipped, dodging questions from reporters with a standard, "No comment."
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MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Thursday said it would help the Philippine National Police (PNP) in maintaining peace and order during the planned Labor Day protest against the Arroyo administration.

Bt corn toxin eyed in farmers' sickness

KORONADAL CITY -- The diocesan Social Action Center (SAC) here has raised fears that the controversial Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn could be again the cause of the illnesses that hit at least a dozen residents in a farming community here.

Sayyaf leader Janjalani back in Basilan: military

ZAMBOANGA -- The military in Basilan province is on heightened alert following intelligence reports that Abu Sayyaf founder Khaddafy Janjalani is back in his lair to consolidate the remaining force and recruit the 20 escapees of the recent Basilan jailbreak.

	Business
CEBU: PDIC seeks increase in deposit coverage
DAVAO: Cheaper accommodations to offset high air fares
GENERAL SANTOS: Farmers urged to adopt modern technology

	Opinion
Editorial: Absentee board members...
Roperos: Looking back
So: Summer horrors

	Sports
DAVAO: Davao pinbusters wrest men's lead
BACOLOD: Martial arts dignitaries grace BOMB

	Lifestyle
CEBU: Beautiful Men
DAVAO: Sportstacular Party

	Features
ZAMBOANGA: DFA slates first step to blazing career
DAVAO: What's in a name?

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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
PNP ordered to crackdown on election-related violence

Baguio
Yaranon dares Timpuyog, Jadewell to name names
Probe sought on Burnham fishkill

Cebu
South district poll list cleansed
Pablo readies lawsuits

Cagayan de Oro
Supporter died at own group's hands: Mayor
Tamondong mulls pothole contest

Davao
Militants, lumads protest anti-eco policies
City urged to hire more social workers

Dumaguete
Perdices camp silent on debate challenge
Cop wounded in shooting

General Santos
Socoteco II to implement new power rates
Critics renew call v. mining on Earth Day

Iloilo
16 Carles policemen sacked
8 BMs file charges v. judge before SC

Manila
3 hurt in Valenzuela explosion
Namfrel fears massive disenfranchisement of voters

Pampanga
Gunmen strafe Robin's political crony's house
Dee: I want fair, square fight with Mayor Morales

Pangasinan
New players engage in illegal drugs in Pangasinan
Comelec declares Danilo Cruz nuisance bet

Zamboanga
PGMA proclaims CDCP area as recreational site
DepEd to replace teachers in payoff if found guilty