Wednesday, December 28, 2005 (Philippines)

A worker from the Department of Public Works and Highways is the first person affected by the propaganda war between the New People's Army (NPA) and the anti NPA forces. The poor workers who are busy preparing the City for the Asean Tourism Forum will just have to work double time. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes) THOUSANDS of employees from Davao Oriental province intend to seek the help of Representative Mayo Almario to intercede in their behalf for the Provincial Government to give them a Christmas bonus this year. From all indications, this Christmas season too would pass without any bonus. [full story]