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Basilan mayor killed in ambush |
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By Al Jacinto, Reporter
ZAMBOANGA CITY: Unidentified gunmen on Thursday ambushed a town
mayor in the island of Basilan, one of six provinces under the
restive Muslim autonomous region in Mindanao.
Officials said Mayor Karam Jakilan of Al-Barka
was killed when gunmen opened fire on his vehicle and that several
of his aides were also wounded. Two of his aides were also killed
and four more wounded in the attack near the village of Lagayas in
Tipo-Tipo town.
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MILF bucks ‘Bad Boy’s offer to help rescue Red Cross hostages
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ZAMBOANGA CITY: Following reports that actor Robin Padilla has
involved himself in the negotiations with Abu Sayyaf militants
holding hostage three members of the Red Cross, Moro leaders are
apparently trying to persuade him against doing so.
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Five dead, 76 injured in fireworks factory blast
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At least five people were killed and 76 others were wounded in a
powerful explosion that tore through a firecracker factory south of
the Philippine capital on Thursday, police and officials said.
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US to spend over $2M for Balikatan
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THE United States government would be spending at least $2 million
to conduct this year’s joint RP-US military exercises which would
not only focus on community development and humanitarian assistance
but also include formulation and assessment of the country’s
defense plan.
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