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Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. is escorted by National Bureau of Investigation agents during the start of his trial at Camp Crame yesterday. Inset shows Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes.

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Court room artist Ala Paredes shows a sketch of the scene inside the court room. BOY SANTOS

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In a file photo dated Dec. 4, 2009, MMDA Chairman Oscar Inocentes, flanked by Malabon Mayor Canuto Oreta (left) and former MMDA chief Bayani Fernando, inaugurates a footbridge along C-4 Road in Dagat-Dagatan. Inset shows Gilbert Teodoro during a recent campaign sortie, wearing his signature color. ERNIE PEÑAREDONDO

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Photo shows pig intestines being delivered to the public market in Pampanga for making the famous Pampanga longanisa. ANDY ZAPATA JR.

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Kim Clijsters from Belgium fires a return to Alicia Molik of Australia during the Brisbane International tennis tournament. AP

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Ampatuan Jr. pleads not guilty to slays

By Cecille Suerte Felipe (The Philippine Star) Updated Jan 06, 2010 12:00 AM

Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr., the primary suspect in the massacre of 57 people in Maguindanao last year, pleaded not guilty yesterday to multiple counts of murder.

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With all the blight afflicting Metro Manila, the debate on its improvement is now focused on… color change.

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	Nobody would beat Fred anymore By Oscar Velarde (philstar.com) Updated on January 06, 2010 I first came to the United States on a cold November day in 1970, just 10 days short of my 24th birthday. I used to work for a technical and engineering services firm. There I met Fred in 1972. He worked as an engineering poster in the company. We became friends. We had a lot of "get togethers" and "long drivings" recorded on tape when the early models of the videocam were released.
	Faith in God By Alevel Cheng (philstar.com) Updated on January 04, 2010 The harsh reality of seeing my family’s business go bust, followed by a short-lived employment in another company, had disenchanted me of my idealistic hopes for a better life in the Philippines and evoked in me an unprecedented desire to seek employment abroad.
	First-time OFW in Saudi By Joel Pinaroc (philstar.com) Updated on January 02, 2010 I have now completed almost half of the one-year contract I signed. I’ve seen quite a lot on what Saudi Arabia can offer, but I cannot say I’ve seen it all. Hopefully, when I come back home next year, I will have some of the answers to the questions left behind.
	Dead man walking By Emmanuel Leon Bautista (philstar.com) Updated on December 30, 2009 For the second time in 16 months, I was Dead Man Walking. Apologies for the drama, but for all intents and purposes, I no longer belong among the people I walk, for the simple reason that I had lost my right to stay in The Land of Milk & Honey. (Not any particular place, actually, just any environment where your desired future becomes more distinct and reachable.)
	Bisperas ng Pasko By Dheza Marie Aguilar (philstar.com) Updated on December 28, 2009 The train station is quiet as always, the Dutch are patiently waiting for the trains. There are no long lines for tickets, no bulky traveling bags nor SM plastic bags, no conductors screaming the time of departure and most of all, no vendors selling mani, nilagang itlog, Dunkin Doughnuts, apples, oranges, overpriced mineral water or C2. Standing amidst these people, their faces showing no indication of the Holiday joy, it is very hard to tell that this is the day before Christmas.
	A Filipino Christmas in New York By Armichael Cruz (philstar.com) Updated on December 25, 2009 New York City takes pride in calling itself the Capital of the World. Filipinos in this city beg to disagree come Christmas time. Any city in the Philippines can stake the same claim during the Christmas holidays because for us, the capital of the world is where our heart is.

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›	Makulay: Philippine colors from north to south By Domino Cid (philstar.com) Updated Nov 30, 2009 09:03 PM The Philippines is a palette of vibrant colors. We have the best sunsets and sunrises, the most striking of beaches, the most flavorful foods in the world. Forget politics, forget the dwindling economy. There is beauty in our country wherever we look.
›	Where is Anawagin Island? By Aileen Joy Anonuevo (philstar.com) Updated Nov 30, 2009 08:48 PM Anawagin Island in Pundaquit, San Antonio Zambales is a hidden paradise. But you have to bring your own tent and cook your own meal on a portable gas range if you want to stay for a vacation.

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›	Polilio biking and island tour By Sandra Roque (philstar.com) Updated Oct 12, 2009 10:30 AM Now I have my own definition of an epic ride.
›	The sweet escape By Cherry Oracion (philstar.com) Updated Oct 05, 2009 10:03 AM It seems like a complete dream to find a verdant getaway within the urban epicenter that is Quezon City, but I think La Mesa Eco Park does wonders for fulfilling that fantasy.

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›	SIP most effective weapon for counter-insurgency (philstar.com) Updated Jan 03, 2010 12:00 AM Over 2,500 former communist rebels were given various financial and livelihood assistance amounting to P65.62 million by the government in 2009, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) said.
›	German gov't sets peace-building projects in Caraga (philstar.com) Updated Jan 03, 2010 12:00 AM German and Filipino development workers are cooperating with Region 13 local government units and civil society members in implementing a long-term, integrated program of poverty reduction through peace-building in the Caraga region.

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