The Manila Times | January 31, 2019

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019

Magellan never went to Butuan

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N the book, The Great Island, F r. M i g u e l Bernad, S.J., also included a long scholarly essay on the centuriesold controversy regarding the site of the kRST MASS CELEBRATED IN THE 0HILIPPINE islands, which has exercised many Filipinos and scholars, including those of our present generation. According to Antonio Pigafetta, the Italian chronicler of the Magellan expedition, the mass was held on Easter Sunday, on an island called “Mazaua.” Two native chieftains were in attendance, the rajah of Mazaua, and the rajah of Butuan.

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2 dead in Zambo mosque attack BY AL JACINTO

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AMBOANGA CITY: Two men attacked a mosque before dawn in Zamboanga City on Wednesday, exploding a fragmentation grenade and killing two Islamic missionaries, just days after two deadly blasts at the Jolo Cathedral in Sulu.

Five other missionaries or Tablighi Jamaat were wounded in the attack on Kamalhaldikan Mosque. At least 11 people were sleeping at the mosque when the attack occurred. The fatalities were Sattal Bato, 47, and Rex Habil, 46, who were pronounced dead by the

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NDF consultant shot dead in NVizcaya

Is there still a way to lasting peace in Mindanao?

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EFORE a ny t h i n g else, one offers deepest condolences and fervent prayers for the more than 20 killed and scores injured in the Jolo Cathedral bombing last Sunday. ³SaludoA5

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When churches are bombed

ALADIN would have had every reason to go on a rampage. He had fought a drawn-out battle to reconquer Jerusalem. ³AquinoA6

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ARITAO, Nueva Vizcaya: ! HIGH PROkLE CONsultant to the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) was shot dead inside a bus by a still unIDENTIkED GUNMAN DURING A STOPOVER here on Wednesday. Initial police investigation said Felix Randy Malayao, a resident of Barangay Minanga Norte, San Pablo town in Isabela province, was aboard a Victory

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RANSOM MONEY USED IN JOLO BLASTS?

Military drops bombs on Abu Sayyaf lairs AIR strikes were conducted in areas surrounding Jolo, Sulu in a mission to pulverize the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), as authorities continued to determine

whether Sunday’s bombing of a Catholic cathedral was the handiwork of suicide bombers. Col. Gerry Besana, spokesman for the

military’s Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), said soldiers had utilized all aircraft from the Philippine Air

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A scene-of-thecrime operative (SOCO) checks the bullet-riddled car of village chairwoman Crisell Beltran who was killed in an ambush in Quezon City on Wednesday. PHOTO BY RUY L. MARTINEZ

BAGS BANNED IN DAVAO CHURCHES

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AN EYE FOR AN EYE, A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH?

PRIVACY COMMISSION:

No breach of data at DFA BY BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO Last of three parts

ELY BUENDIA, ITCHYWORMS COLLABORATE ANEW FOR MAJOR CONCERT

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R&B singer James Ingram dies at 66 NEW YORK CITY: James Ingram, a Grammy winner known for his soulful R&B hits, has died, his friends and colleagues said Tuesday. He was 66 years old. “I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir,” performer Debbie Allen tweeted. “He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity.” A native of the US state of Ohio, Ingram launched his music career with the band Revelation Funk and later played keyboard for soul pioneer Ray Charles. Q James Ingram

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The remains of Jaypee Galicha of the Philippine Coast Guard, who was killed during the twin blasts in Jolo, Sulu on Sunday, is given arrival honors at the Philippine Coast Guard Special Service Office in Manila on Wednesday.

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PLUCKY PELICANS SHOCK ROCKETS, BUCKS BOUNCE BACK IN DETROIT

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THE NATIONAL Privacy Commission (NPC) has allayed fears that the reported passport data breach had compromised their personal information. NPC Chairman Raymund Liboro said the agency

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