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  Breaking News
Gov't asks for repatriation of 4 Pinoys beheaded in Saudi Arabia (11:30 p.m.)
Man who came to US with Marcos facing possible deportation (8:55 p.m.)
Negotiations in Bicutan jail halt (8:20 p.m.)
Health dep't: Pesticide poisoned Bohol school children (7:15 p.m.)
V-Day bombing suspect pleads guilty (5:42 p.m.)

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Police negotiate with a detainee during a standoff at a suburban Manila jail where Muslim extremist Abu Sayyaf detainees attempted a jailbreak Monday at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig, City. (Inset) Abu Sayyaf cell leader Alhamzer Limbong alias Kumander Kosovo reportedly led the prison break try. (AP)
MANILA (6th Update, 5:30 p.m.) -- National Capital Region Police Office director Avelino Razon said Abu Sayyaf inmates who staged a botched jailbreak have agreed to surrender and lay down their arms.

Razon in an ANC interview said the Abu Sayyaf inmates, led by Alhamzer Manatad Limbong alias Kumander Kosovo, agreed to get out of the building in groups of 10.
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Top Stories
3 Cebuano lawmakers hang on to their pork
CEBU CITY -- Giving up their pork barrel would be like neglecting the needs of their constituents, three Cebuano lawmakers said Sunday.

Even former senator John "Sonny" Osmeña said the demand made by the group Cebu Pork Barrel Vigilantes is like "asking for the moon."
Intel officer is new police force chief
MANILA -- An intelligence officer who helped lead the battle against terrorists, insurgents and criminal gangs has been appointed chief of the police force, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's spokesman said Sunday.
Davao mayor admits Tausug deputy has 'links' to Sayyaf
DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Rodrigo Duterte admitted Sunday his deputy mayor could have links with a terrorist group as his sister is married to former Abu Sayyaf spokesman Abu Sabaya.


 
Business

CEBU: Cebu exporters, SMEs to get help from Cida

DAVAO: Taiwan threatens local tuna industry

ILOILO: Agri dep't: Make hybrid corn third crop

GENERAL SANTOS: Southwestern Mindanao politicians back Arroyo's dev't agenda

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Poultry growers hold nat'l industry meet
 
Opinion

Cuizon: The woman in painting and poetry

Oledan: Repudiation

Ledesma: DOT ignoring 'Araw' festivity?

Manansala: My Muslim connection

Peñaflorida: No vacancy?
 
Sports

DAVAO: Pacman picked to win by KO

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Oro Stars shocks Laguna Five, 98-93

GENERAL SANTOS: Espejo: Sunday's big event
 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Carmina's no-sweat life

DAVAO: Test center for US licensure now open

GENERAL SANTOS: A tribute to comfort food, friendship and a boxer

ILOILO: Search for 'Bugal kang Antique' awardees on

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Canopy Walk: Soaring high on my flight of fancy
 
Features

CAGAYAN DE ORO: A philanthropic lady

PAMPANGA: Makabali Hospital, 'Ang Galing Magpagaling'

DAVAO: 7 years for the Island Garden



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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Teacher slain at apartelle
Maid's death: 'A dust in the wind'

Baguio
Arroyo wants P44M BGH flyover fund realigned
Signature drive v. Pagcor extension on

Cebu
Talisay blast caps tied to terror threat
'Anti-split' forum

Cagayan de Oro
Transport group, militants mull strike
Lumad tribes hold log firm 'accountable'

Davao
Mayor dangles P3M for info on shabu labs
Badge saves cop's life

Dumaguete
Arroyo's visit to boost Negros Oriental economy
'No ill-feeling': ex-mayor

General Santos
No word on resumption of RP-Muslim group talks
Guv considers declaring state of calamity in S. Cotabato

Iloilo
Police chief: Still status quo at prov'l office
Crop expert gives tips on eating cassava

Manila
Military lacks civilian support to win war in Sulu
Cop gets medal of valor for defending station

Pampanga
New Pampanga electric coop chief assumes post Monday
Manila North Road upgrading to be sped up

Pangasinan
City holds consultative meetings with constituents
Mayor taps health workers to make town garbage-free

Zamboanga
Muslim group denies link with terrorists

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