| Even if it's a month away and the Reformed Value Added Tax (R-Vat) has dampened the atmosphere and deflated the pocket, residents in Cagayan de Oro try to evoke the Christmas spirit with a display of the traditional lantern or parol. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) |
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ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Muslim separatist rebels negotiating peace with Manila has urged President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday to free a detained ex-guerrilla leader for humanitarian reason.
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said it would send a formal letter to Arroyo and ask her to release Nur Misuari, who is facing rebellion charges.
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