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Wednesday, February 16, 2005 (Philippines)

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Breaking News

Metro markets may be targeted next by terrorists: police (8:05 p.m.)

Town mayor survives ambush but two relatives killed (6:40 p.m.)

Government capture Moro gunmen's key stronghold (3:00 p.m.)

Shares end 0.6 percent down on Moody's ratings action (2:59 p.m.)

Terrorists may target public markets in metro (10:55 a.m.)

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P.5M bounty offered to get Feb. 14 bombers

Muslims and Christians, including Catholic priest Fr. Roberto Reyes (right), light candles for peace, against the backdrop of buildings in Makati City. A trio of bomb blasts spoiled the celebration of Valentine's Day last Monday. (AP photo)

MANILA -- Police on Tuesday offered P500,000 for information leading to the capture of those behind the bomb blasts in the cities of Makati, Davao, and General Santos on Monday night.

Cartographic sketches of the two persons linked to the bombings in Makati and Davao were released. In General Santos, police said they have arrested one of those tagged in the blast.
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JOLO -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo vowed Tuesday to forge ahead with a major military offensive against Muslim insurgents in Mindanao believed to have prompted deadly bombings in three cities.

Cebu reviews security plans

CEBU CITY -- The blasts that shook three cities on Valentine's Day stirred Cebuano leaders into action as well.

Ex-rebel leader hurt in ambush; son, 3 others killed

MEXICO -- A former leader of the rebel faction Hukbong Mapagpalaya ng Bayan (HMB) was wounded while his son and three others were killed when ambushed by still unidentified men of the evening of Valentine's Day in a barangay.

	Business
CEBU: More Cebu IT workers for multinationals soon
DAVAO: 30% of PNB depositors in Davao are overseas workers
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Shipping firm: Oro becoming Mindanao transport, cargo hub

	Opinion
Echaves: Of roads taken
Malilong: Choke the enemy
Oledan: Milking cows
Tulabut: Going to America
Sienes: The youth and cybersex

	Sports
DAVAO: Gabi trains sight on world crown
BACOLOD: RP team gears up for 2006 world men's volley tilt
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Lock and Load: The Airsoft War Games

	Lifestyle
CEBU: Anti-thesis of of SIO
DAVAO: Health dep't to launch Ligtas Buntis
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Miss Teen Philippines lands four Mindanao qualifiers

	Features
DAVAO: Remembering a city of show

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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
4 city dads absent in reclamation agreement session
Dad admits: Illegal maneuverings exist

Baguio
9 FTAAs covering 720T hectares filed in Cordi
Jadewell tells mayor not to defy SC order

Cebu
Fiscals want Alona dug up
They ask for split of assets

Cagayan de Oro
Oro, Iligan next targets for terror
Caraga tops country in pre-marital sex

Davao
Trinidad blames task force for bombing incident
Vice mayor orders tight security at City Council building

Dumaguete
Police nets 'major' drug pusher, seizes P20T worth of Marijuana
Power firm told to charge former directors for P4M

General Santos
Malungon villages come to light
Officials to look into 'mercury contamination'

Iloilo
Police unit abolished; 17 cops sacked
Aliño to Monteclaro: 'Apologize to the media'

Manila
Lawyers oppose justice chief's appointment
Arroyo bares dislike for attending groundbreaking rites

Pampanga
Lakeshore execs charged for illegal conversion
Headless man found

Pangasinan
Dagupan tax collection posts P28M hike
Pangasinan police sweep regional awards

Zamboanga
High-ranking PNP officer shot dead
LTFRB intensifies campaign v. unregistered trucks-for-hire