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Wednesday, August 31, 2005 (Philippines)

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Breaking News

House justice body opts for Lozano impeach raps (4:00 p.m.)

Opposition needs 6 signatures impeachment complaint to Senate (3:05 p.m.)

Sayyaf nabbed in Basilan (3:00 p.m.)

Ruckus mars anew House justice committee hearing (2:16 p.m.)

RP bombings believed influenced by Jemaah Islamiyah (1:20 p.m.)

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Vote kills plaint to impeach Arroyo

'Don't railroad proceedings' was the cry of the opposition. They raise allegedly tampered election returns, setting off a bedlam that result in the arrest of four hecklers inside the House. (AP photo)

MANILA -- Pandemonium and a walkout by opposition legislators marred Tuesday's hearing by the House justice committee on the impeachment complaints filed against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

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MANILA -- A group of former Cabinet officials accused Malacañang of having a hand in the endorsement of the impeachment complaint filed by private lawyer Oliver Lozano, which the opposition has branded as a sham.

Audit office to Cebu town officials: Refund P2.25M bonus

CEBU CITY -- Stop granting collective negotiation agreement (CNA) bonus to officials and employees.

Jemaah Islamiyah recruits eyed in Kabacan blast

DAVAO CITY -- Authorities in Central Mindanao are looking into the possibility that Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) new recruits set out the latest explosion that rocked Kabacan town in North Cotabato Monday evening.

	Business
CEBU: SMC poultry division posts P9.1B sales
DAVAO: Tuna industry welcomes pact implementation
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Investments pour in as Oro readies for trade mission

	Opinion
Wenceslao: Pretentiousness to the max
Carvajal: Reconciliation: a sellout
Oledan: All things come to pass
Ravanera: Cooperative issues and concerns
Malilong: Long and rough ride ahead

	Sports
DAVAO: Davao netters rule GSC event
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Red rolls to 2nd win; Yellow bounces back
CEBU: Cebu’s Colina tapped for pre-Seag tourney

	Lifestyle
CEBU: A headstart
DAVAO: 'Encantadia' wows members of academe
MANILA: Cinemanila screenings at Greenbelt extended
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Dapitan: On the Spotlight

	Features
DAVAO: Desiderata three

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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
'Spare children in pyrotechnics' making
Anti-terrorism campaign intensified in Bacolod, Negros

Baguio
Lawyers' group: Reports on corrupt judges 'wild talks'
Mayor's aide hopes resignation will end political row

Cebu
Starting Sept. 1, water bill up 12%
Teachers’ colleges willing to improve quality

Cagayan de Oro
Bomb scare hits university building
Rebels denounce guv for opening militias

Davao
Council to help collect tax, target delinquent payers
Councilors reject water rate hike

Dumaguete
Negros Oriental boosts image as 'seat of power'
Dumagueteños advised against intermarriage

General Santos
Ex-vice guv in fund scam posts bond
Flashflood, landslide alert up in S. Cotabato

Iloilo
W. Visayas safe from terror attacks
NBI says Antique raid legitimate

Manila
Gas firms doubt ethanol can be used as alternative fuel right away
Justice head hits Poe widow anew for 'interfering in politics'

Pampanga
Robbers run away with P1.5M from pawnshop
Pampanga mayors support 'Cha-Cha'

Pangasinan
12 doctors involved in spreading of fake drugs: health office
Police, investigation office hunt down fake drugs group

Zamboanga
Task force to probe ferry bombing formed
Environment agency arm bats for use of biodiesel