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Thursday, June 19, 2008 (Philippines)
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| With tears flowing down her cheeks, released popular TV news anchor Ces Drilon relates her ordeal during a news conference at the Manila Airport Wednesday in Manila following her arrival from the volatile Jolo island in southern Philippines. (AP photo) |
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MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday ordered a massive manhunt for the kidnappers of ABS-CBN senior reporter Ces Oreña-Drilon, her cameramen, and their guide.
Arroyo announced her directive during a regional meeting of leaders of administration parties in Davao City.
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