Two Boholanas were strangled to death before their bodies were chopped up and dumped in different places in Minglanilla and Talisay City, Cebu.

The gruesome murders were discovered yesterday, a day after victims Ma. Mae Peligro, 24, and her cousin Gwendolyn Balasta, 26, both from Poblacion, Pilar town were reported missing and after some of their body parts, packed in at least 13 separate black garbage bags, were found dumped in Minglanilla and Talisay, Cebu.
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FESTIVE mood prevails today as Sandugo street dancers (12 contingents) will showcase their steps under Pepsi buntings along the city's main streets. Ex-Rep. Prospero Pichay Jr. is guest of honor.

1,505 CATARACT patients availing of free surgeries as part of the Sandugo celebration at the Bohol Cultural Center. (story: p.2) Foto: DANNY REYES

SPORTS
Banal fails to
grab WBA title

CEBU CITY. Boholano undefeated boxer AJ "Bazooka" Banal frustrated his province-mates after he failed to grab the superflyweight championship belt of the World Boxing Association (WBA) when Panamanian slugger Rafael "El Torito" Concepcion knocked him out in the 10th round of the scheduled 12-round fight at the New Cebu Coliseum here last night.
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LTO to kick out fixers
By KIT BAGAIPO

Vehicle registration and securing driver's license at the Tagbilaran Land Transportation Office (LTO) remains a big burden as many still end up with fixers who are operating in collusion with some of the agency's employees.
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Sandugo 2008 at Island City Mall
The Sandugo Festival reaches fever pitch today, July 27, and revelers can enjoy more the fun and excitement at the mall.
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BANAL

EDITORIAL
POPULATION ISSUE EXPLODES

Every hour, 200 new Filipino babies are born. Despite the 500,000 abortions committed every year, the 2.04% population growth rate

Just Before Deadline.....
MILF walks out
of peace talks
Every hour, 200 new Filipino babies are born.

Despite the 500,000 abortions committed every year, the 2.04% population growth rate of the country has pushed the total Philippine population today to 89 million.

Despite the planned reduction of population growth rate from 2010-2015 to 1.5% per year, there will be 100 million Filipinos by 2015.
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