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Two Dutertes bow out of ALS ‘Ice Bucket’ challenge Volume III, No. 083
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AVAO City–– Two Dutertes have bowed out of the ALS ice bucket challenge, after being challenged in public by different people who took on the public awareness c amp aig n, and instead will donate to the cause. See full story, page A2
Government mechanic freed in Sulu By Teofilo Garcia Jr.
ZAMBOANGA City––The government mechanic who was seized last August 16 by the Abu Sayyaf brigands was released in a secluded place in the province of Sulu. Ronald Pelegrin, 38, said the Abu Sayyaf brigands released him Wednesday after sunset in Barangay Danag, Patikul, Sulu. From there, Pelegrin said he walked to the Provincial Engineer’s Office in downtown Patikul, where he is employed as chief mechanic. The Provincial Engineer’s Office contacted the Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG). Pelegrin, escorted by AKG personnel, boarded a commercial ferry and arrived in this city early Thursday. Upon arrival, Pelegrin was taken to Camp Batalla where he underwent medical check-up. They were met by his family at the local See mechanic, page A7
Emano declares war vs. ‘dengue’ in Misor By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
MISAMIS Oriental––The province of Misamis Oriental on Friday has officially declared war against “Dengue” as “Oplan Dengue Task Force” start to move toward the province 424 villages here. Armed with the state of the art information, Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano ordered the Provincial Administrator Edmundo Pacamalan, Jr. to lead the task force to make sure that Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez, together with DOST Regional Director Al Alamban congratulate CDO’s future the information campaign scientists. They are Bea Jaine Kiara Co, Liam Isaac Tan, Iñigo Lorenzo L. Ku and Bianz Jann Kenrick Co who won would reach the Mathematics Competion in Hongkong. They are from Oro Christian High School and Kung Hua High School. photo supplied
Religious groups back People’s Congress bill vs. pork barrel system
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By MART D. SAMBALUD of DavaoToday.com
TAGUM City––Leaders and members of various religious denominations across the country have expressed support to a proposed bill aimed at “abolishing the pork barrel system” through a people’s initiative. The Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines (AMRSP) joined the protest action Monday at the Luneta Park on the observance of the National Heroes day. In a statement, the nuns said: “We condemn and call for the total abolition of the pork barrel. We should not stop until those who were involved answer to the people, their bosses to whom they should first and foremost serve.” In opposing the Disbursement Acceleration Program DISTRIBUTION BOOKS FOR KIDS. Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez continues his book distribution which started two weeks ago. The books which were donated by the Chil(DAP) and the Priority Development Assistance dren international Philippines, Inc. will be an additional supplement for the K to 12 See system, page A7
Program of the Department of Education.
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Gensan implements ‘gun-free zones’ for charter day, tuna fest GENERAL Santos City–– Police authorities have declared anew parts of the city as “gun-free zones” in connection with the celebration of the 46th city charter
anniversary and 16th Tuna Festival. Chief Insp. Edgar Yago, Pendatun police station chief, said Thursday such move is part of the inten-
sified security measures that they adopted for the festivities, which will formally open on Sept. 5. He said among those placed as “gun-free zones”
are the city’s oval plaza, which is the main festival venue, and other areas hosting activities related to this year’s festivities. The oval plaza, which
is under the jurisdiction of the Pendatun or city police station number 1, hosts the tuna carnival village, food strip and flea market. “I’m urging my fellow
men in uniform, especially military and police personnel, to refrain from bringing their firearms at the oval plaza and other See TUNA, page A7
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