Sunday, September 11, 2005 (Philippines)

Baguio beauty titlist Sherry Lou Blanco and a Baguio pupil share a light moment as they prepare for a fashion show featuring balloon-inspired dresses to promote the campaign for cleaner air. The show will be held at SM City Baguio Sunday. (Sun.Star Baguio photo) BAGUIO City Mayor Braulio Yaranon has ordered the closure of 129 business establishments around the city, which were found operating without permits or for other violations of regulatory ordinances. In a report to the mayor, City Treasurer Thelma Manois noted that 120 of the establishments, including sari-sari stores within the barangays, failed to secure business permits despite earlier notices for them to do so. [full story]