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Archive for July 5th, 2010

BANGUED, Abra – Newly installed Abra Representative Maria Jocelyn Valera-Bernos, who took her oath of office in La Paz, this province, the other day, rallied local officials and her constituents to set aside political differences and unite in working for lasting peace and development.

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New Abra solon calls for unity

The new president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino, has condemned two killings in the past five days, the first suspected politically motivated murders of his presidency, and ordered they be investi…

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Philippines leader slams 'climate of impunity'

WOMEN OF THE AIR FORCE in smart black and white uniforms with gold and blue trimmings perform a rifle drill during the 63rd anniversary of the PAF at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City with President Ben…

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Aquino orders review of RP defense

REYKJAVIK, Iceland – Authorities in Iceland have exhumed the body of American chess champion Bobby Fischer to determine whether he is the father of a 9-year-old girl from the Philippines. Police dist…

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Chess icon Fischer's body exhumed over paternity of Filipino kid

A Quezon City court on Monday junked a motion to stop the Department of Education (DepEd) from implementing its sex education program in elementary and secondary schools due to lack of merit. The pet…

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Court OKs sex education in schools

MANILA – President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III took time off on Sunday to polish his markmanship skills with some some target practice at Langkaya, Antipolo. Makati Mayor Junjun Binay said Aquino gav…

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Aquino shoots guns during weekend

MANILA – President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III beat Monday morning traffic to lead a flag-raising ceremony in Malaca?ang's Kalayaan grounds in the presence of employees of the Office of the Pre…

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Aquino beats traffic, not late for flag-raising ceremony

/enpproperty–> NAIROBI – Somali pirates have hijacked Greek-owned ship with 18 Filipino crew members on board, both EU anti-piracy mission and a regional maritime official confirmed on Monday.

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Somali pirates hijack Greek ship with 18 Filipinos

MILITANT groups challenged President Benigno Aquino III to end extrajudicial killings following the death of a militant leader in Aklan, orchestrating condemnation against the attack on Monday. The k…

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Groups condemn killing of political activist

TO CONTROL the pork barrel that is distributed to lawmakers, President Benigno Aquino III will have a “menu” in the incoming Congress to distinguish where the money may be used. “He will have a men…

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Aquino wants hand in pork barrel distribution