The Philippine Daily Inquirer says it is being persecuted by the president because of its critical coverage in particular its stories that suggest a resurgence of cronyism.

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But a few anonymous officers took the unusual step of taking out a Nov. 21 full-page newspaper ad in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, criticizing President Joseph Estrada .

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Family is majority owner of Philippine Daily Inquirer.

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