Friday, July 28, 2006 (Philippines)

The president in a file photo when she was hospitalized for acute diarrhea infection last June 22 and 23.(Ap photo) Although Cebu City amassed more millions in 2005, its liabilities also soared by the billions. Last year, the City Government earned P1.914 billion or 15.76 percent more than the P1.654 billion made the previous year. The increase, the Commission on Audit (COA) said, was a result of the “extensive collection drive” of the City Treasurer’s Office. [full story]