| President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, left, smiles as she distributes Christmas gifts to poor Filipino children in Pasig City, east of Manila, on Wednesday. (AP photo) |
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KIDAPAWAN CITY -- Security forces apprehended on Wednesday an Egyptian national described by authorities as a bomb expert during a raid of his rented apartment in Cotabato City, a military spokesman said.
Lieutenant Colonel Julieto Ando, spokesman of the Army's 6th Infantry Division (ID), said investigations are underway to determine if the suspect, identified as Mohamad Said, has linkages with terrorist groups that are operating in the country.
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