Thursday, January 22, 2004 (Philippines)

FOUR WISHES. Joss sticks are kept burning during the Lunar New Year festival to encourage longevity. They are also offered along with fruit, and while the incense sticks burn, one meditates on the “four immeasurable wishes” of love, compassion, joy and equanimity. This scene at the Taoist Temple in Beverly Hills, Lahug, Cebu City is a traditional sight during Chinese New Year. The Year of the Monkey is on. (SUN.STAR FOTO/ALEX ATURF war is brewing between the Bureau of Customs and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 over the 25 luxury vehicles imported from Japan. Customs Director Billy Bibit issued yesterday a warrant of seizure and detention against the 25 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) the NBI seized from a private warehouse in Mandaue City last Friday. He issued the warrant on the heels of a request of NBI 7 Director Reynaldo Esmeralda for copies of the import entry, certificate of payment of duties and taxes and other documents. [full story]

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