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Thursday, May 18, 2006 (Philippines)
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| Leo Oracion is now virtually a hero of the Philippines, following Wednesday's feat. (ABS-CBN video footage) |
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CEBU CITY -- Cebu-based triathlete Leo Oracion is the first Filipino to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak.
The 32-year-old climber reached the top of the 8,848-meter mountain at 3:30 p.m. Nepal time (5:30 p.m. Philippine time) Wednesday.
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2 slain Cebu 'bombers' positive of burns
| CEBU CITY -- Disclosing the presence of an alleged terrorist group in Cebu was not meant to create panic but to make the public aware of its existence and be vigilant about it. |
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Military, group clash over rebels' surrender
| CAGAYAN DE ORO - Three members of the New People's Army (NPA), who were set to surrender to authorities, were executed by their own comrades in Mt. Balatukan Complex, Gingoog City, authorities reported Wednesday. |
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