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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 (Philippines)
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| President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, left, greets opposition Senator Francis Escudero during the ceremonial signing of a bill on tax relief for minimum wage earners at Malacañang palace in Manila on Tuesday. (AP photo) |
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MANILA (Updated 11:11 a.m.)-- Government vowed to continue the hunt for the abductors of television journalist Ces Drilon and three others as Malacañang welcomed the release of the remaining victims late Tuesday.
"We are happy for bringing the victims back but our rejoicing must not overshadow our unrelenting efforts to bring the perpetrators to the bar of justice and face the full force of the law," said Press Secretary Jesus Dureza in a text message to reporters.
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