Tuesday, June 14, 2005 (Philippines)

Several flower wreaths were offered at the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal in Davao City's Rizal Park during last Sunday's 107th Independence Day, including one from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (rightmost wreath). (Sun.Star Davao/Seth Delos Reyes) THE House of Representative is set to conduct an investigation on Representatives Juan Miguel "Mikey" Arroyo and Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo and their alleged involvement in jueteng (illegal numbers game) operations. House Majority Leader Prospero Nograles said he just authorized four House committees to jointly conduct hearing on June 15 despite the fact that they are now adjourned. [full story]