Monday, November 21, 2005 (Philippines)

Panagbenga street dancers in colorful attire. Confusion arose as to the official flowerfest next year after two groups manifest intention to hold separate sets of activities to mark the 11th crowd-drawing event. (Sun.Star Baguio photo) NOWADAYS, when you see or know of someone getting killed, you should go and report the crime to the police. Soon, when you see or know of any bird or fowl that dies, you must also have to report it to the police. Thus described a group of concerned doctors and local officials in a meeting with Mayor Braulio Yaranon wherein they planned to institutionalize the Baguio City Health Response Council (BCHRC) and establish proactive health care services to deter any possible infection or spread of avian influenza or bird flu, which has since afflicted other Asian countries. [full story]