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Monday, August 15, 2005 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
2 soldiers killed in military offensive to get Abu Sayyaf leader (7:40 p.m.)
Brunei Airlines lands safely after developing engine trouble (1:40 p.m.)
Arroyo to new military chief: Keep Armed Forces off politics (11:55 a.m.)
New Armed Forces chief to continue military modernization plan (11:22 a.m.)
Three-peso hike in oil prices in RP seen (10:29 a.m.)

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After celebrating its Dinagat for six years, Cordova launched Sunday its first Bakasi Festival, named after the marine eel that abounds in the town’s 3,500-hectare foreshores. With colorful presentations meant to demolish the creature’s slimy reputation, town officials hope to make eel dishes a popular part of Cebuano cuisine. (Sun.Star Cebu/Amper Campaña)
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration on Sunday called on the opposition to set aside partisan politics in view of the looming oil crisis.

"We call on all political leaders, including the opposition, to take the high road of statesmanship, set partisanship aside, and join the people in seeking solutions," Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye, also the presidential spokesman, said in his weekly column.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

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Top Stories
Pricey lechon stalls coop aid
CEBU CITY -- How much does one lechon cost these days?
Davao mayor targets treasury grafters
DAVAO CITY -- After the local civil registry, business bureau, and city slaughterhouse, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte is now focusing his effort on eradicating graft and corruption in the treasurer's office.
Military will stay apolitical: incoming chief
MANILA -- Incoming Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Generoso Senga said Sunday he would keep the military away from the ongoing political crisis hounding the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.


 
Business

CEBU: Health workers to get jobs in Japan soon

DAVAO: Trade dep't vows faster service with ISO certification

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Tax incentives for local firms okayed

GENERAL SANTOS: Fisheries body: RP role in Pacific tuna group uncertain
 
Opinion

Cuizon: Nice, di ba?

Mongaya: Sugbuak hearing

Sienes: The raging SP war

Velasco: Beep beep

Manansala: Make it Gensan
 
Sports

CEBU: Lancers beat Carolinians; UV jrs. defeated

DAVAO: Hernandez, Pacquiao fight on

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Ozamis tops NBC south con field
 
Lifestyle

CEBU: The irrepressible Renee!

DAVAO: Good food, good company
 
Features

BAGUIO: Baguio artists in limelight Saturday

DAVAO: Environment group visits Bukidnon watershed



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:: Country News ::

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Baguio
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Mining firm refuses to rehire 19 workers

Cebu
Postpone new VAT till crisis passes
Land Bank seeks security training

Cagayan de Oro
Poll official favors constitutional change
Dengue outbreak also hits Misamis Occidental

Davao
Tightest security during Kadayawan
Gov't mining firm in Diwalwal told: stay off contract areas

Dumaguete
Negros Oriental cops more disciplined today
3 missing, 7 houses destroyed in landslide

General Santos
'Sashimi Night' to highlight Tuna Fest
Education top priority for Sarangani

Iloilo
Some resto-bars defy beer ban on students
Poor comprehension in graders should cause alarm: DepEd exec

Manila
Palace mum on ex-poll commissioner
Tobacco firm asks high court to rule on P1B tax refund

Pampanga
SCTEP contractor, haulers charged over Sacobia quarry
San Fernando schools to teach Kapampangan history, culture

Pangasinan
Irate mayor vetoes resolution on dengue
Dagupan mayor maintains Arroyo should resign

Zamboanga
Solon vows strengthened anti-terror measures
'Offset city's damaged image with tax incentives'

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