PHILIPPINE PEN PALS: Derrick Cruz, a student at Kalihi-Uka Elementary School, held up a letter yesterday from Vernick Eldrine B. James of Ruiz Elementary School in llocos Norte, Philippines. State Rep. Dennis Arakaki personally exchanged the student letters.
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