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Thursday, November 03, 2005 (Philippines)

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Breaking News

Japanese businessman killed by gunmen (4:07 p.m.)

Military says brother of Muslim militant plotting retaliatory attacks (3:10 p.m.)

Shares rise 1.2 % on VAT implementation (1:50 p.m.)

Filipino Muslims begin three-day feast of Eid al-Fitr (1:30 p.m.)

Pinoy, 6 others still missing as typhoon hits Vietnam (11:50 a.m.)

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Value-added tax effects can prove 'ruinous'

A driver balances his passengers as he prepares to drive his modified motorcycle, locally called a "Skylab," which accommodates an average of eight passengers. With bags. (AP photo)

CEBU CITY -- For the "ruinous consequences" of the Reformed Value-Added Tax (RVAT) law, blame the judiciary, a Supreme Court (SC) justice said.

In his dissenting opinion, SC Associate Justice Dante O. Tinga pointed out that tax statutes may be invalidated if they pose a "clear and present danger" to the lives and property of citizens.
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ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Wednesday said it would dismantle an outpost on a village in the province of South Cotabato following protests from local residents.

Palace insists 'people's court' is illegal

MANILA -- Malacañang said Wednesday the so-called "people's court" is illegal, even if Environment Secretary Michael Defensor said he is willing to defend President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo before it.

Mine rescue on hold sans equipment: civil defense

DAVAO CITY -- Hopes of rescuing 13 miners trapped inside a mine tunnel get dimmer a week after the incident in the gold-rush site of Mount Diwata in Diwalwal, Monkayo, Compostela Valley.

	Business
CEBU: Multinational investors unfazed by RP crisis
DAVAO: Banana fries, frozen banana to hit world market soon
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Oro traders edgy over expanded VAT

	Opinion
Wenceslao: Why pick on Poro and Tudela?
Espinoza: Lone opposition councilor
So: Cowboy travel
Malig: Christmas fad begins
Bayron: On and off the street

	Sports
DAVAO: Ateneo tankers make waves
CAGAYAN DE ORO: XU chessers place 3rd in '05 UniGames

	Lifestyle
DAVAO: Bringing up a child
CEBU: KBP Cebu chosen best chapter in RP
CAGAYAN DE ORO: Camiguin escapade
DUMAGUETE: Sibulan to open mini-health lab

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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
PNP identifies RPA-ABB killers
Five caught for murder of former Judge's grandson

Baguio
Recall petition v. mayor to go on: ex-councilor
Justice orders withdrawal of libel case v. bizwoman

Cebu
Over a kilo of pork, man kills his neighbor
Ombud drops complaint against Kamagayan’s chief

Cagayan de Oro
Union seeks gov't role over Oroport
Bus falls in ravine; 1 dead

Davao
Moro militant to abide by committee decision on rebel camp
Fire hits 12 houses inside Agro campus

Dumaguete
Historical Institute junks move to rename Negros Oriental
Guihulngan mayor charged with 'graft'

General Santos
Regional body to monitor child labor pushed
Brace for tremors, residents warned

Iloilo
Vice guv calls board member a rabid dog
PNP: Todos los Santos generally peaceful

Manila
Agri chief tasked to lead campaign v. bird flu
Actress faces P1.4M tax evasion case

Pampanga
Comfort women's rights activist dies at 77
Witness in labor leader killing 'missing'

Pangasinan
Holdupmen take P.5M from elderly couple
Pangasinan to fill gap once USAID pulls out

Zamboanga
1 killed, dozens injured in road mishap
Ramadan unites Muslims: leader