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Tuesday, March 06, 2007 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Court junks Honasan’s bail petition (5:30 p.m.)
Army, Muslim rebels clash anew; 16 dead (5:20 p.m.)
Indonesian earthquake kills at least 26 (4:15 p.m.)
Arroyo signs anti-terrorism law, assures it won't endanger freedoms (3 p.m.)
Wartime sex slaves call Abe 'liar' for denying evidence (2:50 p.m.)
High court junks bank's plea to void rehab of financially-troubled firm (10:05 a.m.)

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Lamps bought for Mandaue City during Asean summit: P224,000 each. The lamps have the same specifications as those bought for Cebu City, priced at P85,000 each. Another supplier offered to sell the lamps for only P31,000 each. (Sun.Star Cebu)
CEBU CITY -- Some of the decorative lampposts that lit the streets during the Asean summit cost as much as P224,000 each, a preliminary conference at the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas revealed Monday.

There are 124 sets of these lampposts lining the streets from the Ouano wharf up to UN Avenue that leads to the Marcelo Fernan Bridge. Its distinguishing feature is a round dome at the top of the post.

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Top Stories
Anti-terror act to be signed into law Tuesday
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will sign the anti-terrorism bill into law Tuesday, even as Malacañang allayed fears it would not be used to violate human rights.
Cops foil robbery; 3 killed, cop hurt
DAVAO CITY -- Police foiled a robbery attempt at Mercury Drug in Toril, killing three of the robbers Monday.
Cash prizes await best election inspectors
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has allocated P45,000 to be awarded as price money to the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) that will be adjudged the best on election day in Zamboanga City.


 
Business

CEBU: Single RP brand ‘won’t work’

DAVAO: Bfar meets with seaweed processors in Malaysia

MANILA: Telecom firm claims largest number of subscribers

ZAMBOANGA: Seaoil eyes Zambo Sibugay as ethanol plant site
 
Opinion

Malilong: Politics beyond kinship

Seares: Tony and Atan: Who’s buying?

Malig: Detecting counterfeit money

Opiniano: The Filipina migrant

Echaves: Feeling royal
 
Sports

DAVAO: Corteza moves into last 32 in World 8-ball championship

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Black tops Yellow in cage tourney

ZAMBOANGA: Mayor graces send-off of Zambo athletes
 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Ace of debate

DAVAO: Davao Rotarian gets prestigious RI award

MANILA: Local, foreign movies set to be shown at Cinekatipunan

CAGAYAN DE ORO: P. Joe's, it's more than a diner
 
Features

DAVAO: Having trouble with sleeping?

PAMPANGA: GK Youth holds concert for a cause

MANILA: Oil company fuels energy savings with EnerTripid





:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Nothing personal, Bing tells Newks on 'Bingo war'
Arroyo cancels Negros visit

Baguio
Exec says night market failed to solve vending woes
Briefing for volunteers in major events sought

Cebu
Alayon now with Kampi
Tighter, stricter rules at province jail

Cagayan de Oro
More rebel attacks seen at month's end
Water firm blames 50% water losses to leaks

Davao
'Kotong' still an SOP?
Election Lessons 101: Do you know what your kids know?

Dumaguete
Samar councilor dies in Dumaguete field trip
Negros Oriental's peaceful, honest election eyed

General Santos
Bid for longest grilled corn
'Pacman' won't abandon political bid: lawyer

Iloilo
City execs lash out prov'l chiefs for their alibi
Salvage victim found in a floating boat

Manila
2 senatorial bets ask poll body to bar airing of ASO jingle
Batangas vice guv urged to give way to mayor-actress

Pampanga
PB has no legislative agenda to work with: vice guv
Hotel owner hits dad for 'harassment'

Pangasinan
'Shabu queen' nabbed
Councilor's son killed

Zamboanga
Fire bureau declares several areas in Zambo as fire prone
PPA cops, staff undergo security training

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