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Ampatuans join opposition to martial law proclamation
A LAWYER representing the Ampatuan clan has asked the Supreme Court to lift military rule in Maguindanao, which was imposed after the election-related massacre of 57 people in that province on Nov. 23.
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Mindanao-based bishops back military rule
THREE bishops on Sunday issued pastoral letters exhorting Catholics to back the declaration of martial law in Maguindanao, saying the “cycle of abnormal situation and violence have worsened,” meriting a “decisive move and extraordinary response” to the situation in the province.
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| In fighting form. Soldiers in flip-flops rushed forward with an armored personnel carrier to help their comrades, who were pursuing unidentified armed men Monday in Ampatuan town in Maguindanao. PAT ROQUE, AP |
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| Pledge of allegiance. Government employees raised their right hands Monday as they pledged allegiance to the government during the flag ceremony on the first working day under martial law in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao. PAT ROQUE, AP |
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Gold, dollar reserves hit record high
Car sales up 3.7% despite tough times
Pearl Harbor attack recalled
Slap on the wrist for Cebu parish priest
Water polo bets nail RP’s 1st medal
VIENTIANE—The Philippines’ bid for a first gold medal may have slipped away, but the national water polo team still got the job done as it won over Indonesia, 13-8, to settle for the silver medal in the water polo competition of the 25th Southeast Asian Games Monday at the National Sports Complex’s swimming pool.
Athletes eager to do battle
VIENTIANE—The main bulk of the Philippine delegation to the 25th Southeast Asian Games arrived here Sunday, eager to do battle on different fronts.
Big Dome to bid for Pacman’s megafight
BANKING on the memorable “Thrilla in Manila” between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier on Oct. 1, 1975, the Araneta Coliseum is interested in making a bid to be the venue for the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight scheduled for March 13.
RP deserves best fights
by Ronnie Nathanielsz
TOP Rank promoter Bob Arum said the Philippines deserves the best fights.
“Any country that can produce a Manny Pacquiao deserves to get the best in boxing,” said Arum, who also announced that he would stage four Pinoy Power fight cards in 2010.
Engineers rebound, regain lead
Pacquiao and his trusted one
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