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Tuesday, April 05, 2005 (Philippines)
  Breaking News
Malaysia, RP to boost maritime patrols to combat piracy (5:30 p.m.)
Arroyo postpones Vatican trip to Thursday (11:03 a.m.)

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Cardinals congregate for the first day in the Bologna Hall at the Vatican. The College of Cardinals held two meetings over the course of 2 1/2 hours in its first gatherings since Pope John Paul II's death and ahead of a secret vote to elect his successor. (AP photo)
CEBU CITY -- A day before leaving for Rome for Pope John Paul II's funeral and the election of a new pope, Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal stated in general terms Monday his preference: a good shepherd who knows how to lead his flock, especially in these modern times.

Post your prayers to the Sun.Star Pope Watch section. Click here.
2005-04-01 19:04:06
connie - I pray to all the angels and saints in heaven to the Jesus Christ for the Pope's fast recovery. Pls pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.
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Top Stories
Arroyo to fly to Vatican for pope's funeral
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Monday she will attend the funeral of Pope John Paul II, adding he cared deeply for the Philippines and hoped for an end to decades of conflict with Moro separatists.
Justice chief sued for 'abuse of power'
MANILA -- Three businessmen facing swindling charges for guaranteeing a P17 million deal gone sour between Filipino-Chinese textile merchants have gone to court to complain against Justice Secretary Raul Gonzales Sr.
City Hall to hear sex harassment case
DAVAO CITY -- Davao City Hall's committee on decorum and investigation (Codi) will hear Tuesday the motion to dismiss filed by the City Information Office (CIO) employee accused of sexually harassing a female colleague.


 
Business

CEBU: GlobeTel to regulator: Be fair in applying rules

DAVAO: Opening of more air routes to boost region's dev't

 
Opinion

Roperos: Papal mystique

Cabaero: Pope and the Internet

Oledan: Beeline

Malig: The Aries President

Obenieta: Till the end

 
Sports

DAVAO: Datu rules Minda leg

PANGASINAN: Bayambang cycling Wednesday

 
Lifestyle

DAVAO: Conversations with Manoy

MANILA: Special 'Spirits' week starts

 
Features

DAVAO: Who says Aids doesn't matter?





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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Church to mobilize faithful to back transport strike
Security guards face arson, attempted homicide charges

Baguio
Closure of Rillera Building stalled
Melchor against pact with BPI on carrot analysis

Cebu
3 injured; one suspect captured in gas station heist
Lovers’ suicide pact: woman dies, man critically ill

Cagayan de Oro
Muslims, officials pay homage to Pope
Two councilors trade barbs on BOT schemes

Davao
City ups collection by 15 percent in first quarter
Alert level down from red to orange

Dumaguete
Burned city fiscal's building insured
Cave guides' training: where to get money?

General Santos
Reds probe slaying of journalists
Marlene Garcia Esperat: Madame Witness

Iloilo
No 4-day workweek for City Hall yet
Police officer sends more cops to Boracay

Manila
Sin to miss out on election of new pope
Democracy is alive in RP: President

Pampanga
US immigrant accused of raping nursing student
City lauds family who won in Bible quiz

Pangasinan
Farmers told: Don't pay 'debt' to agri-lending firm
Pandan festival to start Tuesday night

Zamboanga
Humanitarian mission for Indonesia readied
Mayor doubts effect of 4-day workweek



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