Monday, July 17, 2006 (Philippines)

LEAVING LAS VEGAS. Juan Diaz (right) lands a right to the head of Randy Suico of the Philippines during their WBA lightweight world championship match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Diaz retained his title by a TKO in the ninth round. (AP Photo) STARTING Aug. 1, the minimum wage in Metro Cebu will be P241. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) yesterday approved a P10 to P18 increase for minimum wage earners, despite objections from two labor sector representatives, who negotiated for an increase of at least P35 per day. [full story]