Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (Philippines)

FOR SHOW OR WHAT? Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña who had verbally clashed with Lahug Bry. Captain Mary Ann delos Santos and Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia looks civil to Mary Ann (left) and a bit warm to Gwen. The three attended the awarding of prizes to Sinulog winners. (Sun.Star Photos/Amper Campaña) FOUR men disarmed and mauled a policeman from Pardo Police Station in an eatery on Pelaez St., Barangay Kamagayan, Cebu City yesterday. What did PO2 Jose Randel Buscato do to get them so angry? That’s what police officials are trying to determine. Cebu City Police Office Director Patrocinio Comendador, in an interview with reporters, said he directed Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Bureau (CIIB) Chief George Ylanan to closely investigate the circumstances of the incident. [full story]