Monday, June 20, 2005 (Philippines)

Who can describe fatherhood in so few words? One George Herbert wrote: "One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters". June 19 is Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to one and all. (Sun.Star Baguio/Sly Quintos) THE Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company said Sunday it lost around P80 million already due to the strike and the subsequent refusal of union employees to return back to work. In a statement, the mining company said it has been losing around P5-6 million per day, as a result of the strike, which started June 2. [full story]