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Sunday, May 09, 2004 (Philippines)
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| A YOUNG supporter of presidential candidate Fernando Poe shouts during a rally in the final day of the campaign at Makati on Saturday. AFP PHOTO |
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MANILA -- President Arroyo Saturday increased her poll lead at the closing of the election campaign and appealed for an end to the "air of hate" hanging over the country.
Some 43 million Filipinos are eligible to vote in the Monday polls to elect a new leader.
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Osmeña's uncle withdraws bid
| CEBU -- On the last day the Comelec gave them to sway voters their way, gubernatorial candidates Celestino "Junie" Martinez Jr. and Vice Gov. John Gregory "John-john" Osmeña met with leaders for last-ditch efforts and to assess their chances. |
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Hunter of Marcos billions to resign from anti-corruption body
| MANILA -- The head of a commission assigned to track down the stolen billions of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos said Saturday she was quitting the role due to poor health and poor pay. |
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Local execs warned v. fake P500 bills
| PANGASINAN -- Fake P500 bills may circulate in the province during the last few days of the local campaign and on Monday, warned local government officials in the third district. |
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