Sunday, January 01, 2006 (Philippines)

Emerma Tito, wife of Diwalwal barangay captain Franco Tito, shows the deed of donation made by Realina Diaz to the Reality of Christ Church as they barged into the lot also claimed by the Gaisanos near Queensland Lodge in Times Beach, Matina on Friday. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes) THE wife of Mount Diwata barangay captain Franco Tito and three other companions were arrested and detained by the Talomo police on Friday after they allegedly encroached on a land said to be owned by the Gaisanos. Arrested were Emerma Tito, Irene Leias, Dalmacio Orig and Edilberto Pinggoy. The four were part of a large crowd who entered a land near Queensland in Matina Times Beach Friday. [full story]