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- ↑ Hofmann, Sofie Estolloso (2009-10-04). "Antiqueños commemorate 30th death anniversary of Justice Calixto Zaldivar". Pandan. Archived from the original on 2009-10-27. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ↑ Inquirer Visayas : New, old dynasties in Western Visayas
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