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Sunday, March 20, 2005 (Philippines)

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Pacquiao loses

Erik Morales, of Mexico, right, rocks Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, with a right hand in their world super featherweight championship on Saturday, March 19, 2005, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP)

CEBU CITY (Updated 2:19 p.m.) -- "Manila Ice" Manny Pacquiao lost to Mexican Erik Morales in their non-title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Sunday afternoon (Manila time).

Morales outscored Pacquiao 115-113 by unanimous decision at the end of the 12th round.
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CEBU CITY -- City Hall may have violated its own ordinances and the National Building Code for its failure to secure building permits for the multi-million buildings and structures in the South Reclamation Project (SRP).

Davao mayor vows to protect citizens v. terrorists

DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte vowed to protect its citizens and government property amidst threats of terror attacks and will never negotiate with terrorists to spare the city from any atrocities.

Cardinal Rosales: Be vigilant amid Abu bomb plot

MANILA -- Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales urged the public to be extra wary and vigilant against any terror attack on churches during Holy Week.

	Business
DAVAO: Australia backs Mindanao's peace, development programs

	Opinion
Mercado: Gethsemane as “liminal space”
Niñal: The black cat
Gil: Mutilated war
Dacawi: User-friendly
Gueco: Yes to healing

	Sports
DAVAO: Good luck, Manny!
CEBU: Ex-Gems assistant to hold hoops clinic

	Lifestyle
CEBU: Today is a start
DAVAO: City tour

	Features
DAVAO: He followed his dream

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Iloilo
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Manila
Security system in provincial jails to be reviewed

Pampanga
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Pangasinan
3rd district mayors seek Resuello's transfer
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Zamboanga
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