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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 (Philippines)
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| Catholic Bishops file past President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during a special mass at the Manila Cathedral Tuesday to celebrate the election of the new Pope, His Holiness Benedict XVI. (AP photo) |
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CEBU CITY -- It took a phone call from Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to change Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña's mind about reopening the Cebu South Coastal Road.
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VAT bill discussions hit deadlock
| MANILA -- Senators Tuesday stood by their decision to retain value-added tax (VAT) rates at 10 percent, resulting in a stalemate in discussions of the bicameral conference committee on the controversial measure. |
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Ex-civic leader acquitted of rape charges
| DAVAO CITY -- Citing insufficient evidence, a Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Davao City acquitted Jose B. Custodio, a civic leader and former president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated (DCCCII), of rape charges Tuesday. |
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Public warned against deadly bacteria
| BACOLOD CITY -- It's summer time but beachgoers should think twice before plunging into the seawaters: there could lurk the deadly Echecheria Coli (E. Coli) bacteria that killed the daughter of a Mandaluyong solon. |
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