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EDGEDAVAO
VOL. 6 ISSUE 99 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2013
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READY FOR FLIGHT. One of the choppers of Vibrant Earth Movers, Inc. undergoes routine inspection and maintenance yesterday at the old Davao International Airport in Sasa, Davao City. Lean Daval Jr.
Zarate: Probe Sid AT A GLANCE:
• House Minority bloc to file resolution on Monday to probe congressmen, senators, Malacañang • Rep. Zarate says “it’s nothing personal” • Scrapping of pork pushed By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO
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AYAN Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani “Kaloi” Zarate yesterday said the reported involvement of Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab to the pork barrel scam is “particularly upsetting” and not even the latter’s denial should exonerate his fellow Dabawenyo legislator. In the midst of the latest controversy which has rocked the administration’s political party, Zarate told Edge Davao in a telephone interview late last night that a wide-ranging investigation into the pork-barrel scam is now becoming more pressing. Zarate said the minority bloc of
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte arrives at Camp Panacan after facilitating the release of five soldiers abducted by rebels in Paquibato District on June 17. Lean Daval, Jr.
Congress will formally file a resolution on Monday calling for a House investigation on the alleged pork barrel scam. “We met today and we have agreed to formally file the resolution which we believe is the rightful thing
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INSIDE: Rebs release 5 soldiers Woman gives birth in LRT station RMH Cup begins Sunday
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