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| | Sultan Kudarat Governor Leads Early Group of Filipino Pilgrims |
 | | A total of 1,947 pilgrims, mostly from Marawi City and the Lanao provinces in Mindanao, arrived in batches on Dec. 9, 11, 14, 16, 19, and 21. |
 | | Among those who came early was Gov. Datu Pax Mangudadatu of the province of Sultan Kudarat, designated as the “Amerul Hajj” (head of pilgrims) for 2006. |
 | | Four medical doctors, led by Dr. Alejandritos Descallar, are part of the delegation from the Philippines to assist the pilgrims for the duration of their stay in the Kingdom during the Haj season, the consulate said. |
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