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                    [ArticleID] => 1427133
                    [Title] => US Marine who vanished in Iraq gets 2 years in prison
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A U.S. Marine who vanished a decade ago in Iraq was sentenced Monday to two years in prison for leaving his post there and then fleeing to Lebanon after a brief return to the U.S.

[DatePublished] => 2015-02-24 09:07:47 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1413045 [AuthorName] => Jonathan Drew [SectionName] => World [SectionUrl] => world [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/world/20150223/us-marine-desertion-trial.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1420446 [Title] => UN Security Council condemns killing of Spanish peacekeeper [Summary] =>

The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday condemned "in the strongest terms" last week's killing of a Spanish peacekeeper in southern Lebanon.

[DatePublished] => 2015-02-05 08:56:39 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1212308 [AuthorName] => Cara Anna [SectionName] => World [SectionUrl] => world [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/world/20160605/Spanish-peacekeepers.jpg ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1302814 [Title] => MMK shares Rose Fostanes’ story [Summary] =>

ABS-CBN’s Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) will inspire viewers to pursue their dreams through the life story of X Factor Israel’s first grand winner, Rose “Osang” Fostanes (photo, right).

[DatePublished] => 2014-03-20 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Entertainment [SectionUrl] => entertainment [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 372837 [Title] => 1 M Pinoy workers went abroad this year [Summary] => The Philippines has reached a new milestone: it has deployed over one million of its people to employers overseas this year.

Labor Undersecretary for employment Danilo Cruz reported yesterday that official records show that more than one million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been deployed as 2006 enters its last month.

"We have reached one million annual deployment well before yearend and this represents a significant milestone in the efforts to facilitate overseas employment," Cruz said.
[DatePublished] => 2006-12-02 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097338 [AuthorName] => Mayen Jaymalin [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 356898 [Title] => Relatives of Cebuano OFW in Lebanon seek her repatriation [Summary] => Relatives of a Cebuano OFW in Lebanon who is reportedly confined in a mental hospital there sought the help of the regional office of the Department of Foreign Affairs for her immediate repatriation.

A report over TV Patrol Cebu revealed that 36-year-old Anecita Sumalinog, a resident of Dapitan, Cordova town and mother of one, is currently confined in a mental hospital in Lebanon after she was found to have been suffering from mental disorder.
[DatePublished] => 2006-09-07 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Cebu News [SectionUrl] => cebu-news [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 354839 [Title] => Noli opposes lifting of Lebanon deployment ban on OFWs [Summary] => Vice President Noli de Castro said yesterday the ban on the deployment of Filipino workers to Lebanon should not be lifted despite the United Nations-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.

Speaking on his weekly radio program "Para sa Iyo… Bayan," De Castro said Task Force Lebanon, which he heads, raised serious concern over the rising cases of labor problems, especially after the conflict that will continue to hurt Lebanon’s economy.
[DatePublished] => 2006-08-27 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804865 [AuthorName] => Pia Lee-Brago [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 353834 [Title] => Citizens of the human race [Summary] => Never before in the history of the world has the human race been in such great need of freedom from conflict, ill-feelings, selfishness, deceit and strife. We are in dire need of peace not only in our homes, offices and in our personal lives, but also at a global level. It seems human beings have become the most violent beings in this world. Man may have gained control over the forces of nature (once in a while) but seemingly, he is not in control of his own nature.
[DatePublished] => 2006-08-20 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1773484 [AuthorName] => Tingting Cojuangco [SectionName] => Sunday Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => sunday-life [URL] => ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 353170 [Title] => ‘Task Force Lebanon to continue work’ [Summary] => The government’s Task Force Lebanon would continue its work in evacuating Filipinos and ensuring their safety despite the implementation of the United Nations-backed ceasefire due to possible "cyclical conflict."

Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said in a statement "it is better to act on the side of caution rather than allow Filipinos to be caught in cyclical conflict."
[DatePublished] => 2006-08-16 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 351084 [Title] => Let’s have world peace [Summary] => Those of us who went through World War II recall that it was supposedly fought to put an end to all wars. Now, many are speculating that the escalating violence in Lebanon may give rise to a third World War. That is something that the world can definitely do without. It is true that we have many global problems, but they can only be solved and should only be resolved through peaceful measures. The situation between Lebanon and Israel is a lose-lose situation. The problem is to convert it to a win-win situation and that means resolving the problem only through peaceful means.
[DatePublished] => 2006-08-05 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135430 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1115213 [AuthorName] => Alejandro R. Roces [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 350564 [Title] => Group promotes Christian-Muslim peace [Summary] => When Muslim teenager Haya goes back to school tomorrow after participating in a talk show and video-conferencing workshop, she will be taking home more than just memories or new friendships.

She will take with her an expanded perspective on Christian-Muslim relations and a deeper understanding that any conflict is best resolved through dialogue and an open mind.
[DatePublished] => 2006-08-02 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1644511 [AuthorName] => Patricia Esteves [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) ) )
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