Tuesday, October 30, 2007 (Philippines)

A teacher reads individual votes garnered by barangay and Sanggunianga Kabataan candidates during Monday’s canvassing of votes. (Contributed photo) BACOLOD City Police Director Ronilo Quebrar and Negros Occidental Provincial Police Director Rosendo Franco declared Monday's synchronized polls as peaceful with minimal election related violence and violations. According to Quebrar, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) had apprehended gun ban violator, making the total of apprehended gun ban violators to nine as of Monday. Malacanang's pardon order Post comments here on President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's grant of pardon to former President Joseph Estrada. [full story]