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Thursday, July 21, 2005 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Opposition to add more charges to Arroyo impeach rap (10:05 p.m.)
Rebels rule out peace talks, say Arroyo gov't crumbling (7:05 p.m.)
Opposition groups move to form caretaker government to replace Arroyo (5:46 p.m.)
Military investigating generals implicated in poll fraud (4:12 p.m.)
Illegal recruitment of Pinoys for work in Iraq ‘under control’: gov’t (10:31 a.m.)

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Calvin Tan, with NBI guards, was ferried to Cebu early Wednesday night. He is accused of being the brains and financier of the shabu lab uncovered in Mandaue City. (Sun.Star Cebu/Amper Campaña)
CEBU CITY -- Some of Cebu's local officials fired back at former senator John "Sonny" Osmeña for his allegation that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo only won in Cebu in last year's elections through massive vote-padding. One congressman called for the reopening of ballot boxes and a recount.

Former Cebu governor Pablo Garcia said Osmeña wanted to be appointed as the secretary of finance or agriculture but he failed to get it.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

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Arroyo to submit to probe by truth body: aide
MANILA -- Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Wednesday he sees no reason why President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would reject being subjected to an investigation by the truth commission considering that she agreed to its creation.
Poe widow to attend Thursday grand rally in Davao
DAVAO CITY -- The widow of the late presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr. is expected to speak at the grand rally Thursday in Davao City. The rally is organized by several groups seeking the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Board nixes session to attend Arroyo address
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Instead of scheduling a session on Monday, members of the Pampanga Provincial Board (PB) will troop to Congress to show support for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo when she delivers her State-of-the-Nation Address (Sona).


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Business

CEBU: Few RP firms get grants from Euro Commission

DAVAO: New DA chief here for 2-day mango gab

BAGUIO: Aboitiz, Norwegian company bid for hydro projects in RP

MANILA: Convergys signs contract with US Medicare contractor

 
Opinion

Mongaya: Cardinal in Malacañang

Wenceslao: Politician’s saga

Aportadera: A 'legal coup d'etat'?

Covington: A week's miscellany

Lusabia: Nutrition

 
Sports

DAVAO: 2 Davao pool players make it to SEA Games

DUMAGUETE: Oro sweeps Tanjay 4x4 challenge

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: 24-hour medical spa opens on Ramos st.

BAGUIO: Tribute concert set for ex-Baguio video-photojournalist

 
Features

DAVAO: Real estate industry: Barometer of economy





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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Public warned vs ATM syndicate
Ghosts haunt coed

Baguio
Local governments urged to curb sale of fake drugs
Dad pushes yearly exhibit of recycled materials

Cebu
Sonny charge stirs tempest
Limotan, who owns up seven robberies, being considered

Cagayan de Oro
Cops say arrest of solon's sis 'legal'
Police chief blames victim, guards for P182-T theft

Davao
Davao most sincere in fight v. corruption: survey
Arroyo allies urged to join resign call

Dumaguete
UCCP Visayas bishops tell Arroyo to 'resign'
Mayor seeks prayer for finance secretary

General Santos
Broadcaster escapes possible slay attempt
Military, MILF differ on identity of attacker


Manila
Justice calls for referendums 'to get public's pulse'
Malacañang expects more resignations

Pampanga
Shouting match mars City Council session
Mayor initiates 'clustering' of towns, city in Pampanga

Zamboanga
Muslim groups back ex-senator's grandson to gov't post



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