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Friday, July 18, 2008 (Philippines)
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  Breaking News
Bodies inside sunken ferry to be retrieved at the earliest in September (9 p.m.)
Confessed killer of endangered eagle taken into custody by tribal leaders (8:30 p.m.)
3 more typhoons coming (2:47 p.m.)
Pope urges all faiths to unite vs 'indiscriminate violence' (2:25 p.m.)
Reward up for arrest of eagle killer (2 p.m.)
More Filipinos are not satisfied with Arroyo: survey (12:30 p.m.)
Palace hopes for speedy Jpepa approval (10:36 a.m.)
View the list of survivors
Post your comments on the sinking of MV Princess of the Stars


Pope Benedict XVI holds a Bible aloft during a service at Bangaroo for his official World Youth Day welcome in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, July 17. (AP Photo)
MANILA (Updated 12 p.m.) -- Muslim rebels talking peace with the government asked Friday to postpone the forthcoming election in the autonomous region in difference to the ongoing peace talks.

However, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Jose Melo said the poll body couldn't just postpone the August 11 elections without the supporting legislation from Congress.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo
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Victim identification expert due in Cebu on Friday
CEBU CITY -- An expert in identifying disaster victims is expected to arrive in Cebu Friday.
Cops should have detained Oro councilor: official
CAGAYAN DE ORO -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Deputy Director General Jesus Verzosa said local police should have detained Councilor Alden Bacal after he reported the vehicular accident that killed 15-year-old Junrie Balingit last July 10.
Bandits kidnap 2 Globe sub-contractors in Basilan
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Kidnap-for-ransom gunmen believed to have ties with Abu Sayyaf bandits seized Wednesday two sub-contractors of a giant telecommunications firm in the island province of Basilan, south of Zamboanga City.
 
Business

CEBU: Non-wage benefits

PAMPANGA: Call center firm provides entrepreneurship training

DAVAO: Cotabato to have direct line from PNOC geothermal plant

BAGUIO: Court orders release of Magat shares
 
Opinion

Editorials: Sowing the seeds of excellence

Libre: President’s disaster management

Roperos: Cardinal’s tact

Pangan: Trash shipment

Speak out: Mayor starting to report real score on SRP
 
Sports

CEBU: Dacia, Rodriguez lead Niños past Laguna in Liga

CAGAYAN DE ORO: 9th Oro Open Golf tournament set

DAVAO: Bangoyan defends title Saturday
 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Angelic whispers

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Christian Bautista concert to benefit marginalized

MANILA: ABS-CBN gets exclusive rights to Da Boy's films

DAVAO: Dog behavior training at MTS

PAMPANGA: School holds 2nd 'good governance' forum




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:: Country News ::

Bacolod
Drivers hike fare in Bacolod only
Silay police chief post remains vacant

Baguio
Public told to help solve waste woes
La Trinidad cops to manage traffic

Cebu
Union to stage protests to force Marina to lift suspension on Sulpicio
Tomas slams bid to sail ships again under present managers

Cagayan de Oro
Lanao mayor's bodyguard shot dead
Mauled cop in critical condition

Davao
Mayor meets with NPA leaders anew
Sara orders welfare office to assist abused kid

Dumaguete
Mayor continues to supply free 'ozonized' water
Capitol approves creation of Tambobo Bay Development Authority

General Santos
P3M spent on aid for flood victims
Efforts to preserve Matutum intensified

Iloilo
1 dead, 5 hurt in pillbox explosion
City to purchase declogging machine

Manila
Critics told to question subsidy program in court
SC stops appraisal of Naia Terminal 3

Pampanga
Release of public health workers' benefits sought
47 women rescued from bars

Pangasinan
Disabled people to enjoy more perks

Zamboanga
Agriculture office gives free seedlings to farmers




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