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- ↑ Romero, Alexis (October 6, 2011). "Ex-VFA exec named DND spokesman". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ↑ Laude, Jaime (November 26, 2011). "Defense spokesman Paredes resigns". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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