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Wednesday, February 08, 2006 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Police secure Danish embassy (3:00 p.m.)
Task Force Ultra head says sorry to ABS-CBN (2:30 p.m.)
Shares decline 1.7% to 7-week low (1:50 p.m.)
RP, Moro rebels start peace negotiations anew (10:13 a.m.)

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Undersecretary Marius Corpus of the Department of Interior and Local Government and head of the fact-finding committee tasked to investigate the tragic stampede over the weekend, displays a copy of his final report at a news conference Tuesday in Quezon City. (AP photo)
MANILA -- The inter-agency fact-finding task force that looked into the deadly stampede at a game show said that organizers ABS-CBN failed to provide security for fans and could be held criminally liable.

"Stampede comments". Post your comments on the Manila stampede incident here.

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Top Stories
Councilor mulls charges against hospital
DAVAO CITY -- Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar said he would file charges against the administrators of San Pedro Hospital for demanding a cash deposit before starting treatment on his seriously injured sister.
Siblings get news of death of stepsis in Ultra
CEBU CITY -- A native of Guihulngan, Oriental Negros was among those who died in the stampede at the first anniversary celebration of noontime show “Wowowee” in Pasig City, Metro Manila last Saturday.
5 eye Baguio mayoral post amid recall moves
BAGUIO CITY -- Five former and incumbent officials are eyeing the Baguio City mayoralty post as a recall petition against Mayor Braulio Yaranon gains grounds.


 
Business

CEBU: Strong peso to weaken furniture export sector

DAVAO: Cost-cutting efforts tackled with manufacturing industry

BAGUIO: Council to examine privatization of abattoir

MANILA: Convergys bridges gap between customers management, billing

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Oro slated to host national hog convention

 
Opinion

Pooled editorials: Stampede to judgment

Nalzaro: Carillo’s actuation

Carvajal: Culture of blame

Maxey: Too high a price to pay

Oledan: Red flag

 
Sports

DAVAO: Davao bags 5 golds

BAGUIO: Dad bats for upkeep of Melvin Jones

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Gold Crest backs FCD kids in Phillips Open

MANILA: Muaythai tilt set on March 4

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: As in sky or heaven

DAVAO: Korea's No. 1 series to be aired on GMA

CAGAYAN DE ORO: SMS invites you all!

MANILA: Stars crowd stage in live Grammy Awards telecast

 
Features

DAVAO: Bansalan: Davao Sur's green town






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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
NBI-Bacolod agents to face kidnap raps
Father, son killed; 2 children wounded

Baguio
Cop sued for 'gun-pointing'
City exec explains side on illegal vending

Cebu
Man kills suspect after snatching incident
CIDG to assess materials given by rob suspect Sumabong

Cagayan de Oro
Caraga police officials sacked from posts
Militants blame Arroyo for Ultra stampede

Davao
Guv vows to avenge rebel raid in Makilala
Rebel attacks are acts of desperation: group

Dumaguete
Synchronize polls in 2007: mayors
Vice mayor open to stiffer penalty v. porno

General Santos
Moro rebels pleased over EU stance on peace talks
Local officials bolt Lakas party

Iloilo
PB SP to probe 'ghost workers'
Ilongga who died in Ultra stampede arrives Wednesday

Manila
Palace backs raps v. those liable for stampede
Metro Manilans to enjoy jeepney fare discount for a week

Pampanga
Execs defend need for loan
Solon drums up action for farmers

Pangasinan
Festival gives big boost to fish farmers
Fil-Chinese award Purisima amid seeming robbery wave

Zamboanga
Guv hands off in Lanao recall move
February 8 declared Muslim holiday



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