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A case of 'Failure of Government'

By Federico D. Pascual Jr. | November 26, 2009 - 12:00am

What we have in Maguindanao is an alarming case of “Failure of Government.”

Opinion

Vigilantes must coordinate with AFP, PNP

May 31, 2001 - 12:00am

Authorities clarified yesterday they are not encouraging vigilantism, and that any group planning to pursue the Abu Sayyaf will have to coordinate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine...

Headlines

In this country, it's a crime to be jobless and look poor - Postscript byFederico D. Pascual

March 7, 2000 - 12:00am

SEN. Rodolfo Biazon and other lawmakers batting for the reactivation of the discredited Civilian Auxiliary Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) may want to read again the Constitutional mandate to dismantle all paramilitary...

Opinion

35,000 CAFGUs to be mobilized

By Perseus Echeminada | March 2, 2000 - 12:00am

Former militiaman Norberto Manero Jr.'s tribe will soon increase. Sen. Rodolfo Biazon said yesterday President Estrada has agreed to mobilize at least 35,000 members of the paramilitary Citizens Armed Force Geographical Units...

Headlines

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