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Friday, March 11, 2005 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
US aids RP secure release of kidnapped Pinoy in Iraq (11:04 a.m.)

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At least 18 of the children who died of food poisoning were buried Thursday in Mabini, Bohol. This funeral procession depicts the pall of tragedy over the small town. Inset: A mother says goodby to her child. (AP photos)
CEBU CITY -- President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo flew to Mabini, Bohol Thursday morning and declared the town under a state of calamity, following the deaths of 28 children due to food poisoning.

At least 109 others are being treated in Tagbilaran City and the towns of Ubay and Talibon. Dr. Winifredo Liao, Mabini's municipal health officer, suspects cyanide in the cassava snacks poisoned the kids.
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Top Stories
45 new blood infection cases noted in region
BAGUIO CITY -- Health officials have recorded 45 new cases this year of the infectious blood disease hounding several areas of the Cordillera region and this city since late 2004.
Couple suspected of drug pushing shot dead
CEBU CITY -- The killings continue in Cebu City, with a couple suspected to be "big-time drug pushers" in Barangay Tejero as the latest victims.
Man kills self after shooting ex-girlfriend, pal
DAVAO CITY -- The suspect in the killing of two women, who were shot inside their rented room in Davao City Wednesday, killed himself a few hours after he allegedly committed the crime.


 
Business

CEBU: Local leaders boost Cebu’s positive image

DAVAO: Davao Sur mango growers set measures to expand market

BACOLOD: Undertake steps vs El Niño, sugar planters urge SRA

ILOILO: Iloilo treasurer's office best performer in region

PAMPANGA: Group runs 4th 'Deals on Wheels' at the Starmills
 
Opinion

Roperos: Test for the governor

Wenceslao: Tragic tale in Mabini

Lee: China's anti-secession bill

Lacson: Murder most foul

Arinday: This 'spiritual' thing
 
Sports

DAVAO: Agilas claws Montaña 5 in 'Araw' cagefest

BACOLOD: Negros football group gains finals berth

BAGUIO: 4 Manila running clubs to join Cool City 10K run

ILOILO: BNFC still among best in Boracay tournament

PANGASINAN: Milo to hold basketball clinic
 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Pinoy who excels in US to visit Cebu for seminar

DAVAO: 'Huni' songwriting, video finals today

ILOILO: Capitol to tender dinner for foreign envoys

MANILA: Animation entry wins Smart Cuts top prize
 
Features

DAVAO: Remembering Brut

PAMPANGA: Art critic donates rare document to Kapampangan Center



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Cebu
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Cagayan de Oro
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Davao
Tarongoy's family appeals for prayers
Duterte vows city will be logging-free

Dumaguete
Court orders Polo Plantation 'farmers' out
Guv warns he'll meet 'force with force'

General Santos
Kosovo veteran new police chief of South Cotabato
S. Cotabato sets aside P3M for scholarship

Iloilo
Panay firm power rate reduction looms
No word yet from local Smart office

Manila
8 Chinese nationals held for fake cigarettes
Palace bares 7 contenders for top PNP post

Pampanga
Pelco II: No order for refund to consumers
Shin-Ei boss back; city dads seek his deportation

Pangasinan
Suspect in receipt scam suspended
42 cops dismissed, suspended in 2004

Zamboanga
Senator extols heroes of Zambo
Congressman sees impropriety over terrorists' interview ban

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