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Ampatuans adamant, rally political allies

By Edwin Espejo Mon, Nov 30, 2009 11:37AM UTC

The Ampatuans of Maguindanao, whose member Andal Ampatuan Jr is now being held in custody for his alleged role in the murder of at least 54 civilians including 31 journalists, have proclaimed their innocence and gathered their political allies in a show of strength Sunday. Governor Zaldy Ampatuan (pictured), elder

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Pacquiao Watch: Money versus money

By Edwin Espejo Mon, Nov 30, 2009 11:04AM UTC

Manny Pacquiao is set to file his certificate of candidacy (CoC) on the Commission on Election (Comelec) deadline, Tuesday, December 1. Pacquiao has repeatedly said there is no turning back from his bid to become a member of the House of Representatives despite popular clamor for him in the boxing

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Afghan govt: 26 militants killed along border

By Mon, Nov 30, 2009 9:00AM UTC

Afghan officials said Sunday that 26 militants were killed in a gun battle with border security guards along the Pakistan frontier. NATO also reported that an Afghan woman was killed when she was struck by an international forces vehicle in Kabul. The Ministry of Interior said Sunday that the battle

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The most tragic decision

By Chua Chin Leng Mon, Nov 30, 2009 7:54AM UTC

The analysts are blowing the trumpets again about the huge profits made by CPF investors under the CPFIS. They screamed in the media that CPF investors have ‘recouped all their losses over the past year and even add some gains.’ The average returns is 9.28 percent! Heavens, investing with CPF funds

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Acts of defiance

By JF Beck Mon, Nov 30, 2009 6:15AM UTC

In announcing a massive expansion of its uranium enrichment program Iran has once again thumbed its nose at the mighty United Nations, which will again repond with strongly worded scolding letters. Hey, maybe an aggressive cease and desist letter to global warming would do the trick. A similar act of

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