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Friday, February 17, 2006 (Philippines)

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Breaking News

Red Cross estimates 200 dead in S. Leyte landslide (2:30 p.m.)

Shares advance 1.2% on gains Globe Telecom (3:05 p.m.)

4 killed in Southern Leyte landslide (1 p.m.)

Landslide hits Southern Leyte town (12:30 p.m.)

Police on alert amid protest calls, coup rumors (11:40 a.m.)

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Mayor to Asian Institute of Management: Explain ratings

Former Vice President Teofisto Guingona raises his fist together with other protesters at the People’s Power Monument at Edsa, Manila on Thursday. Opposition leaders announced their plans for the 20th anniversary of People Power revolt and vowed to oust President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. (AP photo)

CEBU CITY -- Cebu’s business leaders remain confident in the city’s economic competitiveness, despite results of a study that excluded the city from the list of the most viable business sites in the country.

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MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Thursday she appreciates the removal of the Philippines from the US watch list on intellectual property rights violations.

Malaysia hails RP-MILF talks, sees pact this year

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Malaysian Armed Forces chief of staff Vice Admiral Dato Mat Rabi Bin Abu Samah on Thursday hailed the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for their efforts in putting an end to more than three decades of strife in Mindanao.

Gingoog City judge denies sex charges

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- A Gingoog City trial court judge accused of raping a court stenographer for the last two years vehemently denied the charges Thursday.

	Business
CEBU: Family businesses drive economy but many ‘die’
DAVAO: Oil palm production top priority in Liguasan

	Opinion
Roperos: Politics of poverty
Wenceslao: Whipping up a mob
Oledan: Cha-cha anyone?
Peña: New environment chief
Malilong: Accuser and accused

	Sports
DAVAO: Ateneo kids rule in 2nd Del Monte Cup
PAMPANGA: Jesus Lazatin golf tour kicks off

	Lifestyle
CEBU: StarStruck Survivors invade Cebu on February 21!
DAVAO: Agility sports for dogs
MANILA: Juday, Piolo back together in 'Sa Piling Mo'

	Features
DAVAO: 'Balentimes'

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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Mayor suspends 2 city gov't workers
Council holds meeting for property evaluation

Baguio
City fails to convert dumpsite as deadline nears
Poll exec rues bias rap against poll body

Cebu
Compromise on Carbon contract costs Cebu City P22M
RMG cop shot dead while playing illegal ‘hantak’ game

Cagayan de Oro
RMN Valencia shuts down operation
Calingin, Emano together again?

Davao
Two more bodies dumped in Carmen
Parago more of a criminal than a rebel: Army officer

Dumaguete
P2.2M income lost in Pamplona Cottage raid
Mayors welcome jail

General Santos
Residents flee Tupi village
Tribesmen slam bishops' anti-mining stance

Iloilo
Petitioners make wrong move on court's custody of records
Chief cop denies stolen cattle killed in his area

Manila
Escaped mutineer urges people to wear red bands
Foreigner apprehended for 'importation of illegal drugs'

Pampanga
Clark firm ready for Subic-Clark-Taiwan export zones
'Serial rapist' charged anew

Pangasinan
Peace and order goes with development: guv
Did school exec know about P300 per mentor kitty?

Zamboanga
US plane unloads military, humanitarian equipment in Zambo
Anti-drugs agents file raps v. police general