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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 (Philippines)
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| Student Arnel Andales surveys what remains of their school building Tuesday in Kolambugan town in southern Philippines after it was burnt by Muslim rebels. (AP photo) |
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MANILA -- The government on Tuesday offered P5 million each for the arrest of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders Ameril Umbra Kato alias Kumander Kato and Abdullah Makapaar alias Kumander Bravo.
Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno said the bounty aims to expedite the arrest of the two MILF leaders for engaging in criminal acts like arson, murder, and hostage taking.
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