Friday, October 31, 2008 (Philippines)

Agriculture officials say hog cholera is less harmful to humans. Joey Nacalaban photo A 30-minute fire caused by an unattended candle gutted 15 houses in Cagayan de Oro City Thursday evening, a fire official said. Richard Baang, acting Cagayan de Oro chief fire marshal, said the fire started at the house of one Caridad Nabulan, particularly in the bedroom of one of her boarders. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]