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Breaking News

US mulls tagging some RP Muslim separatist rebels as terrorists (8:48 p.m.)

RP protests alleged discrimination of its workers on Israeli flights (5:40 p.m.)

Bus accident in Benguet kills 24 (12:10 p.m.)

Oakwood mutineers plead guilty (11:47 a.m.)

Palace sees improved economy with new VAT bill (11 a.m.)

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Jeep fare in Cebu up by P1.70, not a peso

Roberto Lumagui, a suspect in the killing of Assistant Foreign Secretary Alicia Ramos, answers questions from reporters in suburban Makati, south of Manila, on Tuesday. (AP)

CEBU CITY -- Jeepney fares in Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas were raised by P1, but Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 7 Director Rogelio "Jingjing" Osmeña said there was an error in the order from their central office.

This offers no consolation to consumers, though, who have to deal with higher fares and impending increases in the prices of oil, tuition, goods and services.
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MANILA -- The mayor of Sta. Rosa City in Laguna and his bodyguard were shot dead by suspected communist guerillas inside the Sta. Rosa City Hall Tuesday morning, police said.

Chinoy traders eyed in Oro drug trade

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- There are local Chinese-Filipino businessmen who are behind the illegal drug trade in Cagayan de Oro City, said Mayor Vicente Emano in reference to Monday's raid of a shabu laboratory in Barangay Cugman.

Senate ratifies consolidated VAT bill

MANILA -- After six months of debates, the Senate ratified Tuesday the expanded value-added tax (VAT) bill, which retained the 10 percent rate but gives President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo authority to increase it to 12 percent under certain conditions.

	Business
CEBU: Telof plans cheap calls for RP’s unserved areas
DAVAO: Phone-in-a-Box trains e-reps
MANILA: Regulatory office orders Ilocos power firm to reduce rates
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Busco expands milling capacity

	Opinion
Malilong: For a sober exchange
Seares: Filet mignon and sandwich
Covington: The barangay captaincy
Mercado: Engineer Amando Lacsamana
Wenceslao: Fare rates hike and the social volcano

	Sports
DAVAO: Holy Child lady booters rule DFA summer event
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Oro Stars set to win Game 3

	Lifestyle
CEBU: Mactan Coral Golf, CVCB eye double success in fun golf
DAVAO: Water means life
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Constantine debacle
MANILA: Studio 23 airs 'Amazing Race 7' finale live

	Features
DAVAO: Standing in the way

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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
No fare hike yet
'Killer Highway' causes anew-quadruple mishaps

Baguio
Balisong, Cid face off
No segregation, no collection policy to start here on May 18

Cebu
Collector killed in vigilante fashion
Cleaning woman returns P95T found on cine seat

Cagayan de Oro
JCF threatens to file charges
Surigao mayor wants inquiry on farmers

Davao
Rival gang, not vigilante killed boy: mother
Cops hit for manner of newsman's arrest

Dumaguete
Illegal cockfighting stays
Negros Oriental tax bureau expects P25M-tax shortfall

General Santos
Army officer tags environment men in illegal logging
2 treasure hunters slain

Iloilo
Kidnappers seize housemaid mistaken for bizman's daughter
Member of Prion group nabbed

Manila
10 gov't firms into lavish spending: budget head
Health chief quits

Pampanga
Ex-communist rebel shot dead
City mediates in Sapangbato land dispute