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Thursday, September 22, 2005 (Philippines)
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| Protesters shout slogans as they march along a busy Ayala Avenue in Makati City Wednesday to mark the 33rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Protesters likened Martial Rule to the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. (AP photo) |
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MANILA -- A Senate committee on Wednesday cited National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales for contempt and ordered him detained for rebelliously refusing to answer questions on a controversial contract.
Senator Joker Arroyo, chairman of the committee, said Gonzales would be in the Senate custody until he changes his mind and decides to reply to the lawmakers' queries, which are relevant and material to the ongoing investigation on the Venable LLP deal.
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Judge's findings: Children abused at center
| CEBU CITY -- They were made to kneel, slapped, and physically and mentally abused in the Operation Second Chance Center, said at least five children who complained to the jail management. |
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Major opposition people absent in rally
| MANILA -- Members of militant, opposition and civil society groups assembled anew Wednesday in the country's financial district of Makati City to press for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. They rally coincided with 33rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. |
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Ex-village chief backers picket Justice Hall
| DAVAO CITY -- Supporters of Roberto Olanolan, one time chief of Barangay 76-A, picketed the Hall of Justice in Matina Wednesday to protest a decision dismissing the civil case he filed against three officials in line with his battle to get back leadership of the village. |
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