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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Stocks rise on bargain hunting in blue chips (1:50 p.m.)
Rebel blown to death by own bomb: General (1:40 p.m.)
Lawmakers back proposal on overhaul of poll body (12:36 p.m.)

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A protester portraying Jesus Christ is accosted by a Roman soldier in military uniform as they reenact their version of the crucifixion during a rally Tuesday in front of Quiapo Church in Manila. Although traditionally a solemn period among Filipinos, Lent is being used by opponents of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to dramatize the need to remove her. (AP photo)
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo finally allowed the release of a report detailing the military's investigation into alleged involvement of its personnel in fraudulent activities during the 2004 presidential elections.

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Top Stories
Sayyaf leader killed in Zambo clash
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Troops killed a leader of the Abu Sayyaf group tied to the al Qaeda terror network in a firefight before sunrise Tuesday at a hideout in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, officials said.
Ex-Supreme Court chief justice named envoy to UN
CEBU CITY -- Former Supreme Court chief justice Hilario Davide Jr. was named as the country's permanent representative to the United Nations.
Security tightened in Davao City for Lenten season
DAVAO CITY -- Task Force Davao and the Davao City Police Office are on red alert as the Christian world commemorates the Lenten season this week.


 
Business

CEBU: DOT favors setting up of tourism-eco zones

DAVAO: City is major focus in tourism promotion

BAGUIO: Power to impose fees remains with PB: board members

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Coco products, biggest share in total regional exports

MANILA: Investment body okays P3.3 billion Philpost project
 
Opinion

Nalzaro: Giving false hopes

Wenceslao: Sam Milby, Budoy and Bargayo

Dumaguing: Dark chocolate makes heart healthy

Ocampo: Sex video scandal, who's next victim?

Carvajal: Christ's death through 'people's initiative'
 
Sports

DAVAO: Kiddies chess set April 22

CAGAYAN DE ORO: NHA to host Vice Mayor's Cup caging
 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Caring for a sorrowful mother

DAVAO: Easter Sunday at Eden Park

BAGUIO: Weddings made in heaven on May 6-7

MANILA: 'Slither' crawls its way to RP this month
 
Features

DAVAO: Lizada: Betrayals

BAGUIO: Marky Cielo is Igorot icon?





:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Court sheriff, cops in Cadiz City survive attack
'Fake' ship captain nabbed for illegal recruitment

Baguio
Group to examine deep well at City Hall
PB to check P1.4 billion road project

Cebu
Fake lawyer given almost P1M in fees
2 more killed as summary executions go on without letup

Cagayan de Oro
Councilor hits back at opposition leader
Farmers, townfolk ready vs rebels

Davao
Businessmen warned against fake inspectors
Fertilizer firm operating without permit, padlocked

Dumaguete
Drivers launch 'protracted war'
3 dead, 16 hurt in vehicle crash

General Santos
Raps filed v. T'boli miners
Suspect in slay of La Union poll officer files petition

Iloilo
Church relaxes policy on Holy Week observance
Tan minors want to save CIDG from robbery charges

Manila
Poll office suspends verification of signatures
Officer tagged in coup try appears in military court

Pampanga
No takers of ‘Judas’ role in Cutud rites
Bases conversion agency welcomes Clark tax perk restoration

Pangasinan
6 'wanted' persons in Pangasinan arrested
'Bangus' race to be launched in festival

Zamboanga
2 killed, 5 wounded in communist rebels' raid
Fire guts down Acme Theater in Isabela

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