Suspect in Philippine massacre pleads not guilty
MANILA, Philippines: The scion of a powerful political clan accused of leading last year’s massacre of 57 journalists and members of a rival’s family pleaded not guilty Tuesday on the first day of his trial.
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Scion of political clan pleads not guilty to Philippine massacre
Manila – A scion of a powerful political clan in the southern Philippines on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to a politically motivated massacre in which 57 people were murdered two months ago. Datu Andal Ampatuan Junior sat stoically at a makeshift court…
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Philippines to address private army problem in 5 months
The Philippine government on Sunday said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is “definitely” resolved to dismantle private armies owned by local politicians and warlords through a newly created independent commission. Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said Arroyo also set a deadline to fix the problem before this May when the national elections are to be held. The commission was created after the …
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AFP, PNP to seek bigger poll role
ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) officials will sit down with the Commission of Elections (Comelec) this week to discuss the lifting of a ban on their direct participation in election activities.
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Army says credible elections its top priority
The Philippine Army said Friday that working for credible elections in May was among the top four priorities of its soldiers this year.
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