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Thursday, May 04, 2006 (Philippines)
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| Images and headlines recall the week when the nation held its breath under a state of emergency. Proclaimed February 24, the national emergency was lifted March 3. The crisis spawned several lawsuits questioning the constitutionality of 1017 and the legality of the acts used to enforce it by police and military. (From Sun.Star files) |
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MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) struck down Wednesday as unconstitutional portions of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's declaration that placed the country under a state of emergency in February.
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No meddling by mayor once council trial begins
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MILF resumes peace talks with government
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Notorious pusher slain in shootout with police
| DAVAO CITY -- An alleged notorious drug pusher in the Talomo area was shot dead after he tried to shoot it out with police during a buy-bust operation Tuesday night. |
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