Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (Philippines)

Two street children have their siesta at the Heroes de Cagayan monument in Divisoria. Attempts of the government to curb population, which is expected to reach 90 million this year, run into stiff opposition from the Church. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) PRO-life advocates are girding for a long drawn struggle to stop any attempt to legalize abortion rights in Cagayan de Oro City. Ching Calub, spokesperson for local pro-life groups, said they are planning to hold meetings and prayer rallies this month to stop any attempt to pass a local ordinance that would legalize abortion in the city. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]