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Tuesday, December 18, 2007 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Arroyo's net satisfaction rating drops down: SWS (7:56 p.m.)
Marines kill 2 Abu Sayyaf militants on southern Philippine island (7:36 p.m.)
Gunfire hits US military-chartered helicopter, wounding American on board, official says (7:34 p.m.)
Napocor to implement power rate reduction (5:37 p.m.)
New promotional guidelines passed: Napolcom (4:53 p.m.)
Trillanes et al want makati judge to inhibit from case (4:43 p.m.)
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Tree, lights, and fireworks combine to produce a bright and dazzling image of Christmas at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). The lighting ceremony early Monday night was led by Governor Gwen Garcia. (Sun.Star Cebu photo)
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director Avelino Razon Jr. has commended three police generals in recognition of their exemplary acts to thwart the Peninsula siege last November 29.

Razon, along with Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno, took turns in conferring the Medalya ng Kabayanihan awards to National Capitol Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Geary Barias, Southern Police District Chief Luizo Ticman, and PNP Special Action Force (SAF) Chief Leocadio Santiago Jr.

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Top Stories
Gun of ‘drive-by shooter’ tied to 3 more slays
CEBU CITY -- The .45 pistol confiscated by police from Aristotle Aves when he was arrested last December 3 in Pier 8, Mandaue City is the same gun used in the fatal shooting of three persons in 2005 and this year.
Governor snubs province's budget hearing
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio on Monday snubbed the Provincial Board's (PB) budget deliberation for 2008, which disappointed the majority of the legislative body.
Tamayong banana growers bewail unfair contracts
DAVAO CITY -- A group of small banana growers from Tamayong said they are unhappy of their ties with banana companies, while two small banana growers expressed contentment with their contract last week.
 
Business

CEBU: Tourism advocates want air strip

DAVAO: Veggie prices seen to increase next week

CAGAYAN DE ORO: DOTC explains airport status

 
Opinion

Malig: Cheaper medicines bill still in limbo

Cabaero: Have a forex Christmas

Oledan: Interventions

Seares: Hiding from media

Niñal: It's the police, ho ho ho

 
Sports

CAGAYAN DE ORO: 3rd Lapasan chessfest set to fire off Thursday

DAVAO: Blue Knights rule Gaisano South Cup

CEBU: Don Bosco score first win in Partners Cup

 
Lifestyle

ZAMBOANGA: City sponsored Pascua activities culminate

CEBU: Memory Lane

DAVAO: Holiday Oceanview Samal holds exhibit at SM starting Tuesday

 
Features

DAVAO: Symbols of Christmas






:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Province assures Panaad stadium rehabilitation
Report states CLMMRH deficit now P24 million

Baguio
Incentives for village execs still hang
City dad revives plans to construct underpass

Cebu
ABC session turns into selection of 'consensus' slate with Faelnar as president
Follow Christian lifestyle in parenting, Vidal advises

Cagayan de Oro
Aspirant's backers rally to boost case
PB member irked with lumads' opposition to mining

Davao
Gangsters battle behind barracks, teenager killed
Mayor looks closure of casino inside Apo View

Dumaguete
Mayor bats for abolition of drug testing centers
NegOr farmers bat for CARP extension with reforms

General Santos
Peza approves 1st IT park in Gensan
City eyes 1T new business applications

Iloilo
Case filed v. Treñas, others on housing project anew
1 killed in fight between 'mayor's guards'

Manila
Cops to seize prohibited firecrackers
Military to observe truce despite Reds attack in Palawan

Pampanga
Architect cited as legend in real estate
Panlilio apologizes to PB

Pangasinan
Pangasinan tops provinces with billion profits allotment

Zamboanga
NGO to open 'Garden of Peace' program in Sulu
Rebels urged to come down, avail livelihood program











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