That is the reason, said one insider, why one place did not make the list of major sites: Maragondon in Cavite province, south of Manila.

CNN: Glancing Back

President Fidel Ramos reads the proclamation and presents the flag from the window of Aguinaldo House in Kawit, Cavite, to the accompaniment of 500 voices and 500 musicians. 6:30 a.m.

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Cavite provincial Governor Jonvic Remulla told AP that Mr Bae had left Kawit about a year ago after losing the local election, but returned on Monday following a row with his wife in northern Pampanga province.

BBC: Deadly gun attack in Philippines town of Kawit