Media groups set to march for victims of Ampatuan massacre
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Soldiers storm Philippine massacre suspects’ compound: army
Philippine troops stormed the homes on Friday of the powerful clan suspected of involvement in an election-linked massacre that left 57 people dead, a military spokesman said.
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High court sees no need to issue TRO
Martial law remains in effect in Maguindanao despite as many as five petitions seeking from the Supreme Court a temporary restraining order (TRO) and prohibition on its continued implementation in the province.
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Arroyo’s disqualification from congressional race sought
The President will prejudice the chances of her opponents Akbayan Rep. Rissa Hontiveros on Monday filed with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) a petition to disqualify President Arroyo from the congressional race in Pampanga in 2010.
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In Philippines, private armies always had Palace blessing
Since before martial law, law enforcers have been helpless vs civilian forces of local execs associated with the President.
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Media groups set to march for victims of Ampatuan massacre
Local and international media groups will hold a rally and march in Manila on Wednesday in a Global Day of Solidarity to demand justice for at least 30 journalists killed in the November 23 Ampatuan massacre in Maguindanao.
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