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Thursday, December 23, 2004 (Philippines)

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Oil firms roll back pump prices by P0.30 per liter (11:00 a.m.)

Erap to leave for Hong Kong on Dec. 26 (10:27 a.m.)

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Poe buried at daybreak; justice chief bares plot

The horse-drawn hearse of former presidential candidate and action movie star Fernando Poe Jr. passes by a Manila boulevard on the way to Manila's North Cemetery during his funeral Wednesday. (AP photo)

MANILA -- Tens of thousands of people filled the streets Wednesday for the funeral of actor-turned-presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr., as a government official revealed a plot to exploit the movie icon's death to topple the Arroyo administration.

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2004-12-14 05:24:30
Denson - FPJ is a true king of Philippine movies. He has touched so many Filipino lives and helped so many people. He will always be remembered in our minds and in our hearts. FPJ's good intentions for our country will serve as an inspiration to other politicians.
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MANILA -- The 16-year-old daughter of House Speaker Jose de Venecia was laid to rest Wednesday.

Fiscal told: File rap v. Yongco slay suspect

CEBU CITY -- Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez has directed the Office of the Cebu City Prosecutor to file the murder case Thursday against Michel Favila Sr., in relation to the death of lawyer Arbet Sta. Ana-Yongco.

Top communist rebel leader's brother surrenders

DAVAO CITY -- A brother of a top communist rebel leader in Region 11 surrendered to authorities last week after asking permission from his brother, the military reported Wednesday.

	Business
CEBU: DOT to promote tours to Camotes, local sites
DAVAO: South Phoenix Airways adds Davao-Zambo flights
DUMAGUETE: San Miguel Corp. to buy corn, cassava produce

	Opinion
Garcia: Claus for alarm
Wenceslao: Hunters, scapegoats
Sienes: Too many deaths
Malig: 'Tis the season of joy
Ong: Panorama of the changing earth

	Sports
DAVAO: Santos, Dizon win in mayor's netfest
ILOILO: National Basketball Championship slated on Jan. 19
DUMAGUETE: Siglos grabs chess crown

	Lifestyle
CEBU: Int’l. choir champs’ concert set Dec. 26
DAVAO: Davao Tourism Association celebrates 30th year
ILOILO: Books to bring kids, parents closer to God