Sunday, May 18, 2008 (Philippines)

MOTHER’S TOUCH. Keeping her child warm is all a mother can do to let the child know that everything is alright in Barangay Sinsin. (Sun.Star Photo/Alex Badayos) LOCAL law enforcement agencies are intensifying police visibility and are closely coordinating with banks and similar establishments following Friday’s gruesome robbery in Cabuyao, Laguna where nine people were killed. Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) Director Patrocinio Comendador yesterday said the CCPO has also directed the Mobile Patrol Group (MPG) to patrol banks, especially those with less than two security guards. Beat patrol policemen were also deployed in strategic places near banks and money-lending firms. [full story]