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The political season reaches a hectic pace within the next three weeks. But despite rising tension in some places, Filipinos, especially Western Visayans still find time to observe their traditional fiestas or festivities.


Last Sunday, the Panaad Festival of Negros Occidental drew to a close amid fireworks. The atmosphere united officials of 32 local government units despite differences in their political affiliations, according to Negros Occidental Gov. Joseph Maranon.


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Last Sunday, the Panaad Festival of Negros Occidental drew to a close amid fireworks. The atmosphere united officials of 32 local government units despite differences in their political affiliations, according to Negros Occidental Gov. Joseph Maranon.


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Celebrations amid rising political tension

By THE SOUTHERN BEAT By Rolly Espina | April 24, 2007 - 12:00am

The political season reaches a hectic pace within the next three weeks. But despite rising tension in some places, Filipinos, especially Western Visayans still find time to observe their traditional fiestas...

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