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Sunday, February 11, 2007 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
US defense official calls for stronger Nato commitments; rebukes Putin (4:49 p.m.)

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Helicopters from the Philippines Air Force Tactical Operations Group-Southern Mindanao provide mobility and logistics to troops hunting the inmates that bolted out from the North Cotabato provincial jail in Kidapawan City recently. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)
MANILA - A local reporter has foiled the attempt to kidnap Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) general manager Robert Dean Barbers and his family in Bauan, Batangas Saturday.

Barbers and his family were on their way to Anilao, Batangas when four armed men blocked their way upon reaching San Jose town and ordered Barbers to step out of the vehicle.

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Top Stories
Lapu's mayor 'asked for 3%'
CEBU CITY -- A businessman accused Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Arturo Radaza of accepting a P15-million bribe from a contractor who reportedly cornered four big projects in the city worth P500 million.
Human rights groups urge UN official to fully probe killings
MANILA -- A UN official sent to investigate political killings in the Philippines must go beyond the work of a local commission that reportedly found military members were involved, human rights and political groups urged Saturday.
2 North Cotabato escapees recaptured
DAVAO -- Authorities hunting the 49 inmates that bolted out from the North Cotabato provincial jail early this month have killed an escapee and recaptured two others in Kabacan town.


 
Business

DAVAO: RP eyes cashew as potential export commodity

BAGUIO: Farmers gear up for organic agri congress

DUMAGUETE: Trader vows to help bamboo industry

MANILA: Meralco vows to crack down on power theft

 
Opinion

Mercado: To junk or not to junk?

Cabaero: Angles in a slay probe

Estremera: Eaga, black egrets and Borneo Books

Cariño: Grudge vote

Gueco: Profile of Wisdom

 
Sports

CEBU: Cebu eyed as host of World Cup

BAGUIO: Mountain Province okays P1.2M for Caraa

DAVAO: UM, Brokenshire cagebelles clash

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Reinventing the Bouquet

DAVAO: Life is a deal or no deal

MANILA: Magsaysay institute opens culinary arts center

 
Features

DAVAO: This is Kinabalu

BAGUIO: Kalinga town eyed as RP?s 1st ?zone of life?

MANILA: Education chief seeks support of dentists for oral health program

ZAMBOANGA: New infrastructure boosts Basilan's development







:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Bing gets new 'headache'
P54M lease agreement on use of Handumanan abattoir inked

Baguio
Palace earmarks P15 million for Cordillera autonomy drive
House uncovers lack of 1st-class cement supply in North Luzon

Cebu
4 die after eating fish
Target: 10 in 2010

Cagayan de Oro
Dimaporos defy dynasty issue, seek public offices
Emano unfazed by Lakas consolidation bid

Davao
3 rebels meted 14 years
Group hails mayor's approval of aerial spray ordinance

Dumaguete
Probe vs. violation of environmental laws set
Unequal distribution of aggie aid scored

General Santos
Church still oppose to mining firm overtures
PhilRice to upgrade facilities

Iloilo
Public to enjoy low-cost fuel
Observe traffic rules to avoid accidents: land transport office

Manila
Dysentery outbreak hits Bicol town
Poll body wants ‘litter-free’ May elections

Pampanga
Mom of rape victim cries for justice
Lazatin supports child sexual abuse prevention week

Pangasinan
Pangasinan police chief 'confirms' relief

Zamboanga
Sulu offensive ends in March
Over 1T Zambo folks benefit from medical mission



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