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Tuesday, May 16, 2006 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Militant leader in Pangasinan slain in ambush (3:15 p.m.)
'Da Vinci Code' gets R rating from Philippine censors (3:10 p.m.)
PLDT leads rally in share rise (2:10 p.m.)
RP should brace for tsunami threats, officials say (2 p.m.)
ASEAN trade ministers discuss plans to create single market by 2015 (11:30 a.m.)
Lawmakers urge Estrada to tell all on 'laundering' activity (10:30 a.m.)

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Hadji Nashier Ismael, a Cebu Muslim leader, inspects the body of one of two men who were suspected of having left a bomb at a mall entrance and were killed by police during Thursday night's chase. Ismael noted marks near the wrist, which made him believe they were from handcuffs. (Sun.Star Cebu/Allan Defensor)
CEBU CITY -- As police gather more proof of two men's alleged involvement in a terrorist move, a leader of Cebu's Muslim community fears last Thursday's incident was "scripted."

Hadji Nashier Ismael, former chairman of the Metro Cebu Muslim Peace and Order Council, said the men identified as Ali Usop and Datu Niel Ulama did not look like Muslims.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

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Top Stories
Arroyo allows reduction of import tariffs on oil
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the lowering of import duties on crude and refined petroleum products from the present three percent to two percent, one percent, and zero percent once world oil prices hit certain "trigger levels."
1 dead, 2 hurt in chase with cops
DAVAO CITY -- A young man died while his two companions were injured when the motorcycle they were on crashed onto a cement wall along Suazo Street at close to dawn Monday when they tried to outrun a police vehicle.
Another execution: man killed while eating with wife, kids
CEBU CITY -- A man who was having dinner Monday night with his family was shot dead in a vigilante-style attack.


 
Business

CEBU: New complex to rise in Uniwide bldg. site

DAVAO: JIB inks agreement with leading call center

BAGUIO: Kabir chicken, 'itik' projects bear fruit in Ifugao

CAGAYAN DE ORO: River taxi opens routes to residents
 
Opinion

Malilong: Individual choice

Cabaero: Movie on my mind

Seares: 'I'm not a lawyer but'

Obenieta: Decoding the divine
 
Sports

DAVAO: Ma triumphs

CAGAYAN DE ORO: It's Pacman v. Iligan in Mindanao Finals
 
Lifestyle

CEBU: A room with more than just a view

DAVAO: Firefly in Malipano!
 
Features

DAVAO: Road accidents need not happen





:: Country News ::

Bacolod
OFW from Silay City 'raped' by Owwa officer in Saudi
Court yet to decide on custody of Tan-Zayco siblings

Baguio
Kintoman rice supply in danger
Benguet mayors urge more discussions on Charter change

Cebu
17 minors still detained at Cebu City jail
Pick on film producer, not Unicef: Tomas to Council

Cagayan de Oro
City Hall may file suit v. contractor
Rebel leader urged to return to society, get cured

Davao
Tribal group protests RP seat in UN body
Exec grateful for mayor's pronouncement

Dumaguete
Exec: Treasurer at fault over P1.8M unliquidated fund
Group joins campaign to repeal tricycle ordinance

General Santos
Cha-cha movers confident of new system
Mayor Pacquiao, why not?

Iloilo
Peco answers consumers' complaints
Colleges with no tuition hikes to get incentives

Manila
House minority leader cracks whip at opposition members
Probe ordered on 'money-laundering activities' of Estrada, allies

Pampanga
Mayors want Board Member Pineda for guv
Trader violated building code: mayor

Pangasinan
American, 4 others arrested for 'illegal hiring'
Nouvel Ann Sheener Dalton is Miss Magic

Zamboanga
Voters' registration in 2nd district remains suspended
Water firm rules out water rationing this year

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