Philippines tells village officials to avail of educational programs

MANILA — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo urged today the semi-employed barangay officials in Sta. Mesa, Manila, to become computer-literate via government educational programs so that they could become competitive when searching for jobs even if they are already in their senior years.
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Kabataan exposes military harassment in Bicol, Philippines

MANILA — Kabataan Party-list strongly condemned the numerous cases of
poll-related terror and violence that is marking the 2007 elections.

The youth party-list made the statement following the brutal murders
of Jun Bagasbas, 20 years old, and Ronilo Vallevare, 16 years old,
both Kabataan organizers and poll watchers in Camarines Norte.
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Philippines: Summary of cases of election fraud, violence allegedly committed by police, military

Monitoring, Documentation, and Quick Reaction ( MDQ ) ??????????????????????????????? ?? II ? Summary of Cases on Election Related Fraud and Violence ????????????????????????????????????????????? allegedly involving elements of the Armed Forces of…

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