Palparan ‘assassin’ among those arrested–AFP
An assassin assigned to kill retired Army Brig. Gen. Jovito Palparan was among the 43 suspected communist rebels rounded up in a raid on a farmhouse in Morong, Rizal, over the weekend, the military claimed Monday.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice on Tuesday recommended the filing of 57 counts of murder against former Maguindanao governor Andal Ampatuan Sr. and 196 others linked to the gruesome massacre of 57 people in Maguindanao last November 23.
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02/09/2010 11:38 PHILIPPINES Maguindanao Massacre: murder charges for 197 members of the Ampatuan clan
» The news was announced today by executives of the Philippines Department of Justice. Evidence confirms Andalo Ampatuan sr. former governor of Maguindanao as the instigator and organizer of the massacre on November 23 that killed 57 people.
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Top bets for president grow wealth despite poll expenses
Rather than slipping into poverty because of fortunes they might have spent in past elections, the presidential candidates who have served in national positions managed to increase their wealth over the years. In general, the spike in these candidates” declared net worth typically came after an election year, and often defied national economic slumps.
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No partisan political activity, AFP chief reminds troops
MANILA, Philippines – Gen. Victor Ibrado, Armed Forces’ chief, reiterated on Sunday his warning to military officers and men not to engage in partisan political activity as the campaign period for the May 10 elections starts Tuesday.
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