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“ZAMBOANGA CITY (Updated) — The number of people killed in Saturday’s clash between government troops and Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu rose to 14 as two more bodies were found, military officials said Sunday. ” sun star ph

“Most 100% turnout in ARMM, Cebu precincts xxx   Below is the breakdown of top 5 provinces where 90-100% turnout in clustered precincts was recorded: Maguindanao (153 clustered precincts); Cebu (151 clustered precincts); Tawi-Tawi (112 clustered precincts), Sulu (110 clustered precincts); Lanao del Sur (101 clustered precincts)” rappler

“MANILA, Philippines – The confirmed death toll from fighting between Philippine troops and al-Qaeda linked extremists rose to 14 on Sunday, May 26, as troops pursued the militants, a military spokesman said.” Agence France Presse

“Killed in action in Sulu (photo)” Agence France Presse

“Palace: No new conditions from Taiwan” sun star ph  “

“Metro Manila, the regions of Ilocos, Cordillera, Cagayan Valley, the provinces of Aurora and Quezon, Bicol Region, CALABARZON, Marinduque, Romblon, Zamboanga Peninsula, Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and SOCCSKSARGEN will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms,” PAGASA said.

 Feature stories  “India’s Media Giant Takes on Student Blogger” global voices  

“China’s ‘Dishonest Americans’ Newspaper Series Hits at US Business” global voices   

“Cannes awards show global recognition for Asian cinema” channel news asia  

Obama honors Carole King with Gershwin Award. all voices  

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 Artichokes & Sweet Pepper Boats 

Mexi Baked Tortilla  

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4.092 displaced Pinoys; China land exercises in Spratlys, & more

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” 4,092 Pinoys have fled Sabah as of March 26″ (rappler); 

“China holds landing exercises in Spratlys” (sunstar)

“Agbimuddin Kiram remains in Sabah, says niece” (inquirer);

“Kiram kin killed in Sabah” (rappler); “Requests for Comelec control swamp poll body:” (inquirer);

“Traffic builds up at NLEX amid Holy Week exodus” (abs-cbn);

“Philippines turns trash into clean energy windfall” (Agence France Presse thru Yahoo);

“China’s Dead Pigs Expose Illegal Farms” (Global Voices); and more stories —

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