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Senate arrests ‘Joc-Joc’


		A Buddhist monk leaves Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Wednesday after antigovernment demonstrators officially handed over the airport premises to authorities following an eight-day siege. AFP Photo

Blue-ribbon to expand inquiry to include whistle-blower’s murder

The alleged brains behind a scam involving millions in fertilizer funds was arrested by the Senate on Wednesday night.

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Enrile to block term extension

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Wednesday vowed to block moves of proponents of Charter change or “Cha-cha” to postpone the 2010 elections and extend the stay in office of President Gloria Arroyo and other elective officials.

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T O P S T O R I E S


·	Ambassador calls Thailand a showcase of democracy
·	Foreign bomb expert nabbed
·	Arroyo family claim stalls land reform in Negros
·	Fare rollback starts December 15–LTFRB
·	Governors bend Obama’s ear over budget crunch
·	Defensor: Simple majority vote on impeachment
·	Modest economic growth in Q3 of 2008 seen


M E T R O


Broadcaster killed by gunmen
ANOTHER member of the press was shot and killed by unidentified armed man Northern Samar Tuesday night.
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R E G I O N S


Sandiganbayan convicts former governor of Antique of graft
Contractor given benefits by Planeras to disadvantage of province
THE Sandiganbayan third Division on Wednesday found guilty beyond reasonable doubt for the crime of graft and corruption former Gov. Jovito Plameras of Antique.
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B U S I N E S S


Power-sector privatization risks delay as Calaca sale hits snag
BUOYED by the recent sale of a number of state-owned power plants, the Philippines’ power-sector privatization and restructuring program risks a reversal, as the sale of the Calaca coal-fired generating plant hit another snag, with its new foreign owner claiming the facility is deteriorating.
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S P O R T S


Bañares, Oryan advance to KO stage
RENO, NEVADA: Jerico Bañares and Zemonette Oryan, the country’s best hopes of scoring a breakthrough win in the World Junior Pool Championship, dominated separate rivals on Tuesday to land a spot in the knockout stage of the under-19 tournament at Sands Regency Hotel here.
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T E C H T I M E S


Yahoo up on reports of new takeover bid
Yahoo shares gained more than seven percent on Wall Street on Tuesday amid reports former AOL chief executive Jonathan Miller was trying to raise money to purchase the Internet company.
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OPINION

EDITORIAL
FVR is right about Cha-cha

We believe President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo: In her heart of hearts, she does not want to serve as president beyond her last day in office in 2010.

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·
Message of Pres. Fidel Valdez Ramos: Women in nation-building

· Alfredo G. Rosario:
DOLE turns 75

· Tony Lopez:
Henry Sy the biggest taipan

· Ricardo Bahague Jr.:
Science Blogging

· Nora O. Gamolo:
Exploring RP’s nuclear future

· Rene Martel: Japan reaches out to Asia-Pacific neighbors

World

Thai protesters leave
airport as flights resume

BANGKOK: Hundreds of anti-government protesters left Bangkok’s main airport Wednesday after a eight-day siege, as authorities assured beleaguered tourists that flights would resume within 24 hours.

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Life & Times

Arnold Arre’s latest baby
The graphic novelist talks about his new novel ‘Martial Law Babies’

Arnold Arre is in the forefront of the new breed of Filipino artists who were instrumental in the metamorphosis of the art of Philippine comics. The art form, now characterized by more complex plots and the enhancement of digital imaging technology is enjoying a robust following.