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Thursday, January 15, 2009 (Philippines)
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| CAGAYAN DE ORO. Isla Delta residents used ropes as they cross a flooded bridge. (Jaybee Deveza) |
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MANILA -- The lawyer of a former Batangas governor who was convicted of homicide for killing his long-time buddy in 2007 has appealed to file for bail Wednesday.
Henry Capela, defense lawyer of former Batangas governor Jose Antonio Leviste, also asked for a 15-day period for his client to have a chance to file a motion for reconsideration.
Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo
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| DAVAO CITY -- Timor Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta, whose help was sought for the revival of stalled peace talks, said Wednesday that only Filipinos can solve the decades-old Mindanao conflict, not foreign intervention. |
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