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It’s Freedom Day for 229 convicts
A total of 229 prisoners from all over the country were released Friday, after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo granted them executive clemency on Independence Day, Bureau of Corrections Director Oscar Calderon said.
Pamintuan mansion’s role celebrated
A group here has persisted in keeping this city relevant during the celebration of Independence Day despite its being relegated by government to the fringes of history.
Aguinaldo kin rushing to save Kawit flag
Emilio Aguinaldo Suntay III, the 42-year-old great grandson of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, opened the family museum during the 111th Independence Day celebration Friday and was surprised to find 57 high school students.
Arroyo: Providing jobs is a form of heroism
Providing jobs for Filipinos is nothing out of the usual for the government and for business, but in this time of global economic crisis, it’s a form of heroism, said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Arroyo seeking House seat in 2010
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will definitely step down in 2010 and run for Congress in her home province of Pampanga, a Cabinet official said Friday.