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Crisis body nixed shooting to save hostage taker’s life Admits being incapable of handling crisis situations 2010/10/04 Despite the many chances they had to shoot the hostage-taker when the snipers were given the clear opportunity to take him down, the police team decided against shooting a sacked colleague who hijacked a tourist bus because they wanted to “save” him along with his Hong Kong hostages, a probe body looking into the botched hostage rescue operations was informed by an administration official yesterday. Interior Undersecretary Rico Puno admitted to several mistakes that led to eight of the Hong Kong tourists being killed during the chaotic and bloody end to the day-long standoff that played out live on global television. “There.. Full Story »»»

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»COMMENTARY A bunch of nincompoops It may well be Noynoy’s subalterns facing the Department of Justice (DoJ)’s probe body, but from the clueless and inept way they were responding to questions thrown at them by the panel members, that certainly was a display of not just their incompetence, but also of their president’s, who, from all indications, does not even possess the knack of appointing his officials on the strength of their q.. Full Story »»»  »NATION Atienza alarmed by water-logged ballots, seeks Comelec action Former three-term Manila Mayor Lito Atienza filed an urgent motion asking the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to direct the Election Officers of the City of Manila, the City Treasurer and the management of the Museo ng Maynila to explain why some ballot boxes and the ballots are drenched with or soaked in water. “In the course of the sealing of the ballots of the protested clustered precincts, a substantial number of these ballot boxes and their contents were found to be ‘wet’.. Full Story »»»

»LIFE

Online booking and more beefed up business for Summit Ridge Tagaytay Everybody knew something was up when the first-ever mid-rise structure was built along the city’s magnificently scenic ridge. Barely one year in operation, Summit Ridge Tagaytay (SRT) has received more and more casual tourists and business travelers looking for a new idyllic retreat in Tagaytay. With its advantage of having all rooms facing the scenic Taal Lake, the hotel has been gaining constant attention — not only locally, but outside of Philippine shores. W.. Full Story »»»

»METRO

Judge postpones arraignment of slain hostage-taker’s brother The arraignment of the brother of the slain hostage taker was ordered postponed yesterday by a Manila Trial Court (MTC) judge. SPO2 Gregorio Mendoza, brother of slain hostage-taker Capt. Rolando Mendoza, was blamed for triggering the change in mood of his brother that resulted in the killing of eight Hong Kong tourists last Aug. 23 at the Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park in Manila. MTC Branch 11 Judge Louie Miguel ordered the.. Full Story »»»

»SPORTS

Brash-talking Floyd disses Pacquiao via Web stream PACMAN: HE NEEDS ME, I DON’T NEED HIM Still stirring at 5 a.m., Floyd Mayweather Jr. launched a 10-minute tirade against Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao over live Web stream on Thursday (Friday in Manila), through statements which showed quick transformations from cordial to a foul-mouthed and accusatory tone that drew the ire of many Pacquiao fans. Mayweather seemed to have lost his cool as he talked to boxing fans who cared to listen as he ranted against Pacquiao, calling him “Poochiao” in reference to a dog, b.. Full Story »»»

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