Monday, October 13, 2008 (Philippines)

Despite the firefighters’ efforts, a blaze devours the main building of the Dalaguete National High School just hours before an important test. The fire department and an education official estimate the damage to property at P2 million. (Contributed photo/Marc B. Luzano) AN EARLY morning fire damaged the main building of the Dalaguete National High School yesterday morning, putting off a special test for those who dream of a high school diploma. Firefighters estimated the damage to property at P2 million. The blaze wiped out the school’s computers, administrative documents and test materials that would have been used for the accreditation and equivalency test yesterday. [full story]