Tuesday, October 09, 2007 (Philippines)

Tooth-brushing by schoolkids can improve performance in their studies. Yesterday, Cebu City Central School children were taught how to brush their teeth well. Tooth decay among schoolchildren has topped the list of health concerns since 1994. Pupils, DepEd offficals stress, can’t perform well if they suffer from dental ailment.(Sun.star photo/Arni Aclao) THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) 7 lost more than P5 million this year, said an audit team looking into the agency’s finances when its cashier went missing, after she failed to account for funds. An official also said that agency funds may have also been lost in previous years. LTO 7 Director Alex Leyson said they will file criminal and administrative charges today with the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas against missing cashier Marissa Abear Veriña. [full story]