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- ↑ Cordillera women lead the way in mining, The Philippine Inquirer. Accessed 22 November 2017.
- ↑ Administrative Order No. 230, s. 1995 Imposing The Penalty Of Dismissal From The Service With Forfeiture Of Benefits Under The Law Of Edda Villaluna-Henson, Administrator, Intramuros Administration, The Official Gazette. Accessed 22 November 2017.
- ↑ Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Manila Supreme Court Third Division Decision, Accessed 22 November 2017.
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