Arroyo Extends Philippines’s Full Cooperation in Campbell Probe

MANILA — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is extending the Philippine government?s “full cooperation” in the United States ongoing investigation on the circumstances that led to the death of US Peace Corps volunteer Julia Campbell.

Press Secretary and concurrent Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio R. Bunye said in a statement this morning the President “is saddened” by the death of the Peace Corps worker.

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Davao del Norte Lacks Potable Water, Samal Needs More Electric Power

by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (19 April) — A province and a city in Southern Mindanao are lacking in water and power.

This was disclosed by former Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo R. Del Rosario during the Club 888 Forum on Wednesday at The Marco Polo Hotel.

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Five ComVal Towns ‘Hot Spots’ Due to NPA

DAVAO CITY – Five towns in Compostela Valley are placed under areas of immediate concern of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) due to heightened communist insurgency in those places.

Sr. Supt. Nestor Quinsay, Compostela Valley police director, identified the five as Monkayo, Laak, New Bataan, Pantukan and Montevista.

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