Friday, February 10, 2006 (Philippines)

Officials, including Finance Secretary Gary Teves (center), explain the intricacies of Reformed Value-Added Tax to the public in a recent forum. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) MAYOR Vicente Emano believes that City Councilor Alvin Calingin would make a 'bogus witness' should the latter heed calls for him to stand as state witness against the mayor in the 18-count graft charges lodged at the Ombudsman. "Stampede comments". Post your comments on the Manila stampede incident here. [full story]