The Aquino family refused a state funeral for Mrs.Aquino, which would have involved bringing her coffin to the presidential palace.

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The troops are technically mandated with the protection of key sites in the capital, including the presidential palace, airstrip,and seaport.

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There is no large public ceremony expected, and it will be held as a private event on the heavily-guarded grounds of the presidential palace.

VOA: standard.2009.11.18

Enforce the cease-fire and millions will march toward the presidential palace demanding Assad's ouster.

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Many Afghan observers argue this culture of impunity runs directly to the presidential palace.

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Habibie at the presidential palace relaxed and confident, say sources who visited him there.

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