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Thursday, December 04, 2008 (Philippines)
An employee of the Manila Ocean Park, the largest oceanarium in the country, feeds a stingray and other fishes. (AP photo)
CEBU CITY -- Commuters will finally get the provisional fare rollback they have been clamoring for, at least for the next three months.

On Wednesday, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Thompson Lantion ordered the reduction of fares for taxis and jeepneys after a public hearing attended by representatives from various transport groups in Manila.

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Palace to seek dialogue on Charter change
MANILA -- Malacañang said Wednesday it would seek a "consensus" among lawmakers and political leaders in the country on the need for Charter change.
Suspected JI member nabbed
DAVAO CITY -- Police authorities arrested a suspected Jemaah Islamiya (JI) member in Shariff Kabunsuan province where Muslim militants are active, the national police chief said Wednesday.
Fighting escalates in Basilan
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The fighting between the government troops and Moro rebels broke out and escalated, sending 2,000 families fleeing to safer areas in Basilan province, officials said Wednesday.
 
Business

CEBU: IT, tourism still ‘bright’

MANILA: Fruit shipments to be monitored

BAGUIO: Benguet's agro-tourism ace to attract Asian visitors

DAVAO: DTI expects lesser biz name registrations

 
Opinion

Wenceslao: FLI’s bid is fair game

Oledan: Reviving Cha-cha

Calinao: 'Love Remembers'

Cortez: The Permanence of Organizational Change

Vugt: Elijah's Journey for Peace

 
Sports

CEBU: ‘Manny can hurt Oscar’

BAGUIO: Baguio Centennial takes early lead in Fil-Am

DAVAO: Silver that shines like gold

 
Lifestyle

CEBU: Utzurrum: Here’s a champagne toast to you, Chona!

BAGUIO: Baguio girl wins UN gold medal

DAVAO: Another Davao film bags CinemaOne best picture

 
Features

PAMPANGA: Traveling fast and easy

DAVAO: To the highlands





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Baguio
Makers of stale candy, snacks identified
Groups welcome suspension of mine firm operations

Cebu
Heists in May, mall jewelry store likely carried out by members of same rob group
Loots’ rivals barred from takeover

Cagayan de Oro
March for land
3 'Moro rebels' nabbed in Lanao encounter

Davao
Rody to Cha-cha advocates: Don't fool the people
Glitch delays Comelec list-up

Dumaguete
PB okays P1B Negros Oriental's 2009 budget

General Santos
Armm port to get a facelift
Bishops, ulamas to hold talks to end Mindanao conflict

Iloilo
Official eyes more police visibility

Manila
LTFRB announces fare rollback
Farmers rally to push Carp extension

Pampanga
Dabu: I'm not against release of bonuses
Pampanga sets longest tilapia grill

Pangasinan
Sketches of suspects in bus burning released

Zamboanga
Yanga orders arrest of all gambling lords
Agri personnel rescue 'Dugong'










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