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 | | Today, in Cavite, gunmen have gone beyond their traditional role of protecting, even participating in, the alleged smuggling activities of former Gov. Lino Bocalan, or of carrying out cheating operations for a political party during elections. |
 | | The most loyal of henchmen or their relatives are sometimes groomed by patrons for a political career, even at a level as low as a seat in the barangay council. |
 | | It is not surprising then that for big anti-crime operations in Cavite, the national government sends police and military men from Metro Manila, and does not inform the local authorities beforehand. |
| www.inq7.net /nwsbrk/2002/sep/30/nbk_3-1.htm (1799 words) |
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