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Friday, June 23, 2006 (Philippines)
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| Lawyers gather for a brief rally at Mendiola Bridge near the Presidential Palace Thursday in Manila. Lawyers and other militant activists were finally allowed to hold a brief rally a few meters from Mendiola Bridge to denounce President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's alleged curtailment of civil liberties as well as condoning the rash of killings of political activists, journalists, and lawyers. (AP photo) |
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MANILA -- A police report submitted Thursday to a court hearing a rape case against four US Marines said no semen was found on a condom purportedly used in the alleged assault.
Defense lawyer Francisco Rodrigo said the police crime laboratory report "revealed the absence of seminal stain" on the condom and the underwear of the alleged 22-year-old victim.
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Fiscals on priest's case: No rape, only child abuse
| CEBU CITY -- The special panel tasked to conduct the preliminary investigation on the rape charges filed against Fr. Jose Belciña has dropped all counts, citing the lack of evidence. |
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2 soldiers arrested for alleged ammo pilferage
| ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Two soldiers, including an army major, were arrested on charges of allegedly stealing ammunition at a major military arms depot in the southern port city of Zamboanga, officials said Thursday. |
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'Mass grave' found in Monkayo cemetery
| DAVAO CITY -- Authorities discovered a "mass grave" in a cemetery in Barangay Olaycon, Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Wednesday afternoon. |
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