51.  One seat went to a small independent party expected to align itself with the former communists.

52.  Political observers say that de Villa would likely form his own independent party.

53.  The Conservatives blamed the Liberal and Independent party for their poor showing, saying their supporters had been divided.

54.  The perception therefore is that BJP is not an independent political party but an adjunct of the Sangh Parivar.

55.  The other seats went to independent parties.

56.  The pro-government National Forces Alliance and the small independent Arab Baath party are the only groups participating.

57.  Under an independent party, Enrile would be running without a vice president and senatorial ticket although it was indicated in his certificate that he belongs to the LP.

58.  With the results evenly split, the parties are now wooing independent parties to try and form a government.

59.  Zucker said he thinks the results would have been the same if the poll were conducted by an independent party.

60.  Ming Pao Enterprise Corp. Ltd. confirmed Thursday that its biggest shareholder, CIM Co. Ltd., was negotiating with independent parties to sell its stake in the publishing company.