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Monday, January 16, 2006 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Police assure ex-policeman's safety (3:04 p.m.)
Shares decline 0.5% on fresh political concerns (1:50 p.m.)
Authorities set to file charges vs boat owners (1:10 p.m.)
Energy body seeks oil companies' explanation on price hike (11:40 a.m.)
4 persons still unaccounted for in Leyte boat accident (10:43 a.m.)

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A finale to the Sinulog and a preview of sorts to the Asean summit, a production number that required close to 1,000 dancers fills the Cebu City Sports Center stage with a riot of colors. (Sun.Star Cebu/Alex Badayos)
MANILA -- An overloaded boat capsized during a sea parade to honor the Sto. Niño in Southern Leyte Sunday morning, killing at least 16 people, most of them children.

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Sinulog success lifts host’s confidence
CEBU CITY -- As the Sinulog 2006 came to a peaceful close Sunday night, preparations for the hosting of the Asean summit kicked off with much pomp that impressed locals and tourists alike.
Ramos, Arroyo agree to maintain alliance
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former President Fidel Ramos, and House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. agreed to remain unified despite differences in opinion and political views, members of the administration party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) said.
Fear grips Zambo on return of notorious ex-cop
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Fear gripped this southern port city after news broke out that an ex-policeman wanted for killing a police general and his colonel-aide here 17 years ago was turned over to Manila by Malaysian police.


 
Business

CEBU: PLDT, Asian telco deal offers OFWs cheap SMS

DAVAO: STI joins call center industry

BAGUIO: Power coop to implement additional charges

CAGAYAN DE ORO: N. Mindanao's coco exports up 13% in value

GENERAL SANTOS: Banana chip making keeps Sunbliss afloat

 
Opinion

Echaves: The 26th time around

Nalzaro: Why not condemn criminals?

Ledesma: From the beaches to the prairies

Pangan: On feeling like 2nd-rate citizens

Dacawi: Amazing grace

 
Sports

CEBU: Air21 ties Phone Pals; Red Bull goes up, 2-0

DAVAO: Manny to wrap up training

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Chavez on the offensive in 2nd Balingasag Open Chessfest

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Water show

DAVAO: American Idol 2006 back on Star World

CAGAYAN DE ORO: 'Dasdas sa YES aktibidades'

 
Features

DAVAO: Still goin' bananas

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Diving and relaxing your heart out

GENERAL SANTOS: The Battle: Pacman v. Morales 2






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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
2 killed in Bago mishap
Irene finally laid to rest

Baguio
City taxis exempt from scrap plan
2nd Adivay festival postponed

Cebu
Stop vigilante killings, and keep families together
Crowd reaches 1M but police keeps order

Cagayan de Oro
Energy body may cut Transco's proposed revenue hike
Labor dep’t orders bus firm to pay workers

Davao
'Royal treatment' awaits law abiders
Mayor dismisses fear of prostitution rise during ATF

Dumaguete
P107T cash, jewelry, tuition money taken
Educator's son assumes as PNOC resident manager

General Santos
GenSan airport wary of vandals
Insurance money behind Japanese's murder: police

Iloilo
Fiscal vows to solve Tan case in 45 days
City mayors to study federalism

Manila
Solon accused of 'extortion'
Bishops monitor Arroyo's aid to poor

Pampanga
Pinatubo settlers call for office restoration
High court clears legal blocks to Mimosa privatization

Pangasinan
Immigration's collections in 2005 increases
Tayug judge, Pangasinan prosecutor in serious threats

Zamboanga
German scribe here to train Pinoy journalists
Health office warns anew against dog attacks



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