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Monday, December 31, 2007 (Philippines)
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| ROUNDING UP A FEAST. Vendor Leandra Boiser gathers 13 round fruits in a special basket for New Year’s Eve shoppers. (Sun.Star Foto/Allan Cuizon) |
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MANILA -- To ensure a bloodless and peaceful New Year's Day celebration, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has set up checkpoints in strategic areas in Metro Manila over the weekend.
Police Chief Geary Barias said the checkpoints, some of which were already in place since Friday night, will remain until the midnight of December 31 when celebrations reach their crescendo especially in the metropolis.
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