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Friday, August 22, 2008 (Philippines)
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| Cancer-stricken former President Corazon Aquino, left, stands beside the tomb of her husband former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. at Manila's Memorial Park on Thursday. (AP photo) |
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MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday said her administration is still committed to pursue peace as they are not waging a war against the Muslim community.
"These recent developments in the south lead to a change in the basic premise of our peace efforts. The focus of our talks shall shift from armed groups to the community. The parameters governing our negotiations shall be a balance between constitutionality and public sentiment," she said.
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