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Monday, January 14, 2008 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
British Council offices reopen in 2 Russian cities, despite order to close (9:42 p.m.)
Iraqi appeals court judge, driver, killed in ambush by gunmen (9:30 p.m.)
India-China target trade, set joint military drills (9:22 p.m.)
'Atonement' wins best drama in Golden Globe awards (3:20 p.m.)
Court defers trial on Leviste murder case (1:01 p.m.)
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PERFORMANCE LEVEL. Rebounding from a fourth-place finish last year, dancers from the Mabolo Elementary School wowed the judges and won a first-place finish in Saturday's Sinulog sa Kabataan in Cebu City with their “intensity and high level of performance.” (Sun.Star Cebu/Arni Aclao)
CEBU CITY -- Mayor Tomas Osmeña challenged last Sunday the Provincial Board (PB) to authorize the governor to sign the land swapping agreement, if the Capitol officials’ statements that the lot swap deal is “alive” are true.

Osmeña said the Cebu City Council already authorized him to enter into a land swap agreement with Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, but the PB did not give the governor authority to do the same.

Sun.Star Network Online's coverage of the Sinulog 2008 Festival

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Top Stories
Military downplays chances of new coup attempt
MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) belittled Sunday chances of any plan to overthrow the administration of President Arroyo amid reports of a new destabilization plot.
Security adviser upbeat on peace talks with MILF
DAVAO CITY -- National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales said the government's peace negotiation with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is still moving.
New names dominate contests
CEBU CITY -- A celebration of union and family tradition, with the Sto. Niño as guide, and worship because of better yield earned the panel of judges’ nod in yesterday’s Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan.
 
Business

CEBU: Firm to widen retail network

DAVAO: Business Bureau to inspect city establishments in February

GENERAL SANTOS: Alcantara firm to complete power plant feasibility

 
Opinion

Editorial: Man vs. insect

Amante: A gift with strings

Seares: Or hold your peace forever'

Pangan: Pedants and promises

 
Sports

CEBU: Pau beats Locan, 3-2

DAVAO: Zerna beats Gomez, earns P500T purse

PAMPANGA: Mid-aged greenhill runners survive 42k run

ZAMBOANGA: 2nd int'l boxing bout slated in Zambo

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Surviving Sinulog

 
Features

GENERAL SANTOS: Bishop: We don't condone violent means to settle differences






:: Country News ::

Bacolod
City may lose port ownership
NFSP exec dragged to fund mess

Baguio
College student kills self
Mayor mulls rehire of Burnham park attendants

Cebu
Lapu-Lapu City to pay power firm P13M
Cops' P3T bonus called off

Cagayan de Oro
Carpenter's death in floods, a grim lesson for LGUs
Politician's son-in-law tags for `land-grabbing'

Davao
Sue me: Sara tells billboard maker
Ombudsman to review COA findings on park

Dumaguete
Council okays budget despite questions
Councilor uncovers anomalies at City Hall

General Santos
Mining firm fails to deter rebel attack
Mindanao fund gets LGU backing

Iloilo
Baldago's counsel: Gonzalez's order is impossible to comply
Woman seized in a buy-bust operation

Manila
Leviste to testify on killing of pal
MMDA to LGUs: provide spaces for sidewalk vendors

Pampanga
Clark firm credits Arroyo for Freeport growth
Town sets 3 bird records

Pangasinan
Indian national awarded Dapupan’s outstanding resident
4 die in vehicular mishap

Zamboanga
Sulu town implements ID system
Cops to charge fisherman for IED possession











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