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Tuesday, October 25, 2005 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Security adviser is still under Senate's custody: Drilon (10:50 a.m.)

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Consultative Commission (Concom) chairman Jose Abueva anwers questions from Cebu media. With him at the start of the Cebu sessions are, from left, Jose Leviste, Betty Lourdes Tabanda, Ronald Adamat, Pablo Garcia and Concom secretary-general Lito Monico Lorenzana. (Sun.Star Cebu/Allan Cuizon)
CEBU CITY -- The Presidential Committee on the Form of Government Consultative Commission (Concom) launched Monday the three-day regional consultation for charter change that will start Tuesday in Cebu.

According to Executive Order 453, which created the committee, the consultation will focus on proposed amendments that involve changes in government form, as well as refocus current economic policies and review those that hinder global competitiveness.

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Top Stories
Arroyo government shrugs off call for snap polls
MANILA -- Malacañang scoffed Monday at proposals from the opposition calling for a snap election, saying detractors of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration were "getting desperate."
Peace deal strengthens fight v. terror: Moro rebels
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A peace deal between the government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) would further strengthen the fight against terrorism in Mindanao, a senior Muslim rebel leader said.
Environment chief cancels Davao logging permits
DAVAO CITY -- Environment Secretary Michael T. Defensor cancelled last week virtually all logging and wood industry operations in the Davao Region.


 
Business

CEBU: Shemberg now largest supplier of carrageenan

DAVAO: Jobseekers storm job fair at SM

MANILA: Pinoys in Europe to be lured to save

 
Opinion

Malilong: Lawyers

Cabaero: Consumer's option

Sienes: Martial Law declaration subject to Congress nod

Oledan: Lip service

Malig: 'Persona non grata'

 
Sports

DAVAO: Buhangin bags DBL cage title

CAGAYAN DE ORO: SPC, STI cagers in torrid start

MANILA: Florida, San Juan to meet in championship of cage tilt

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Amazing Amara!

DAVAO: SycipLaw-Davao marks 10th year

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Honoring mentors the Rotarian way

 
Features

DAVAO: Liar, liar!

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Battle of Surigao Strait hailed Tuesday





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Pangasinan
Holdupmen take P.5M from elderly couple
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