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Monday, May 31, 2004 (Philippines)
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| A NEW FACE AT LAST. Grace Padaca, governor-elect of Isabela, joins supporters in questioning attempts to stall her proclamation by defeated Gov. Faustino Dy, whose family’s 3-decade hold over the province Padaca has broken. Others are calling Padaca’s victory a signal against political dynasties who rule over Philippine politics. (AFP FOTO) |
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MANILA -- Three Filipinos were killed while three others were seriously wounded when militants linked to the al-Qaeda terror network took over a compound in the city of Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, a foreign affairs officer said.
Labor Undersecretary Manuel Imson identified those killed as Jolly Guiray, Jerry Dizon and Mariano Cabasab.
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