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Filipinos welcome the New Year
Millions of Filipino families are ready to welcome 2006 with optimism at midnight when the entire country will resonate with the crackle of firecrackers, the ringing of church bells and the booming of improvised PVC cannons to signal the arrival of the New Year.
Rizal should be youth’s role model, says President
In commemoration of the 109th death anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal yesterday in Baguio City, President Arroyo called on the Filipino youth to look up to Rizal as their role model, encouraging them to initiate change and reminding them to emulate and follow the examples and teachings of the National Hero.
Pope reminds Catholics of their duty for peace
At a time when world peace continues to be threatened by terrorism and violence, Pope Benedict XVI reminded Catholics of their duty in promoting peace.
Erap returns home to celebrate New Year with mother, family
Detained former President Joseph Estrada comes home today to join his ailing 100-year-old mother, Doña Mary Ejercito and family in his first New Year’s Eve celebration outside of his quarters after almost five years in detention.
2,838 soldiers, rebels killed in 2005
MANILA (AFP) — At least 2,838 soldiers and rebels were killed in insurgent violence in the Philippines in 2005, according to military statistics released here yesterday.
Filipino woman hired hitman to kill husband, Australian court told
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — A Philippine-born alleged sex den woman worker hired a hitman to kill her Filipino husband in Manila so she could claim A400,000 dollars (US1,000; euro245,000) in life insurance, a prosecutor told a court Friday.
Lagdameo: National transformation depends on the Filipino people
National transformation can happen only if people are willing to change.
AFP orders full investigation on mistake clash
The area commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday ordered a full investigation on a "mistake encounter" inside a Surigao bus where three policemen and two Army soldiers were killed in Barangay Timamana, Tubod town, Surigao del Norte, last Wednesday noon, a regional Army spokesman said.
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