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Saturday, December 11, 2004 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Rescuers end search for survivors in collapsed building (5:05 p.m.)
Group says RP second most dangerous place for journalists (4:05 p.m.)
Filipino crew member missing in Anchorage oil spill (3:30 p.m.)
Reforestation projects not covered in log ban (2:20 p.m.)
Almost P1B needed for repair of storm-damaged roads, bridges (11:30 a.m.)

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Hundreds of militants joined by their foreign counterparts troop to Plaza Miranda and Mendiola to commemorate International Human Rights Day. Activists condemned Friday the economic policies of the Arroyo administration. (Sun.Star Manila/Miko Santos)
MANILA -- A masked gunman opened fire at an international Human Rights Day rally Friday, killing a left-wing activist and wounding four people, including a 10-year-old, police and organizers said.

The gunman apparently fired randomly at about 600 people in Daet, the capital of Camarines Norte province, said Nancy Cabug, the coordinator for the human rights group Karapatan.
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Top Stories
Cebu Capitol budget sunk in new try
CEBU CITY -- Capitol's proposed budget for 2004 failed to win the Provincial Board's approval Friday, a defeat that also signals rough sailing ahead for the 2005 budget.
2 get 40 years in jail for killing police chief's pa
DAVAO CITY -- All it took was three bullets to end the life of one man. As a consequence, two men were convicted to a maximum of 40 years jail term after the Regional Trial Court (RTC) found them guilty of murder.
'Drug dealer' acquitted due to foul-up by cops
BAGUIO CITY -- A suspected drug dealer was acquitted for violation of the drugs law when the court found procedural lapses in his arrest.


 
Business

CEBU: Customs collections, exports boost economy

DAVAO: Chickens good as cash for world-class coops

PANGASINAN: Police to launch Bantay Bangko v. robbers
 
Opinion

Roperos: The ‘SRP’ drama

Nalzaro: Warrantless arrest

Balingit: Web

Oledan: Apathy

Flavier: The parable of the farmer's suicide
 
Sports

DAVAO: Manny, Thai slug it out
 
Lifestyle

DAVAO: Outstanding architect visits Davao







:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Embassy gets in touch with kidnapped engineer
City ready to face raps by Mandalagan

Baguio
Carpenter meted 8-year jail term for mauling, robbery
La Trinidad not ready to become a city

Cebu
Favila chooses to stay
‘Gunman’ selects shortcut

Cagayan de Oro
Former guv's brother to face theft raps anew
Oro media seeks gun permits from police

Davao
Nograles allots P1M for health programs
2T activists join human rights day rally

Dumaguete
Vice Mayor wants evaluation of environment dep't
Cops nab 14-year-old shabu runner

General Santos
Mining firm to start forest rehab in Tampakan
Anti-crime body eyed to encourage investors

Iloilo
Priests, teachers deposit P.7M check to court
Police told to go after illegal loggers

Manila
Quezon City donates funds for storm victims in province
Manila cops cancel Christmas party to cut costs

Pampanga
Discount for public transport cruising Nlex eyed
Clearing mulled for North Rail path in Angeles

Pangasinan
Foster family program proposed for street children
Environment office to issue charcoal permit strictly

Zamboanga
Reconsideration on center's transfer sought
RP-Malaysian navy training winds up

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