Thursday, July 26, 2007 (Philippines)

Residents fleeing their houses on fire in Maharlika, Tipolo, Mandaue City, left only with belongings they could carry. Some 400 people were made homeless, promptly help by Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña.(Sun.star photo/Allan Defensor) THE robbery suspect shot dead in Barangay Carreta Tuesday afternoon had squealed on his cohorts, revealing several planned robberies, and was being considered to be a state witness. Brando Babao, police said, was likely killed by fellow gang members. But what puzzled police, however, was how gang members got wind of Babao’s statements when his confession was kept confidential. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage View here the list of local winners [full story]