Philippines’s Arroyo to see Pope today

MANILA — After attending the canonization of Marie Eugenie Milleret, the French founder of the Religious of the Assumption, and three other new saints of the Catholic Church in St. Peter’s Square, President Macapagal-Arroyo met with the Filipino community here and joined 1,500 Filipino pilgrims in a musical in honor of Marie Eugenie.
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Pastor’s case just the latest in string of abductions blamed on military

?Abductions and enforced disappearances are becoming more frequent. The administration has not reined in the military despite condemnation by the international community.?

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Philippines Wins in Quran Reading Competition

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MANILA — Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Virginia H. Benavidez reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that two Filipinos won prizes at the 4th Southeast Asian Youth Al-Quran Reading Competition on 11-13 April 2007 at Brunei Darussalam.

Ms. Monaifah Amen Alawi and Mr. Javier Minalang were declared 1st Runner-Up and 3rd Runner-Up respectively.

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Philippines: Vote Wisely, Be Vigilant — Ulama to Muslims

By Rose B. Palacio

ULAMA League of the Philippines regional chair Mahmoud Adilao called on his brother Muslim to vote wisely, be more vigilant, and help make the country move away from unresolved issues from the past elections.

Chairman Adilao also called on Muslim groups to help government in its effort to fight terrorism and make our community better place to live in.

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