Thursday, February 02, 2006 (Philippines)

On clear, calm or rainy days, Davao Gulf is a haven for fishermen who ply the waters with their livelihood. Bigger boats meanwhile ferry passengers to and from the islands. Soon, the Gulf would be busy with activities for the Ocean Month in May, in a bid to call people's attention to its preservation and protection. (Sun.Star Davao/Jojie Alcantara) JUST a week after the much-lauded Asean Tourism Forum, suspected vigilantes struck anew, killing three people, including a young woman, in separate incidents in Davao City on Tuesday. The latest victim was 18-year-old Rachel Von Bagas of Generoso Extension in Barangay 18-B, Barrio Obrero. [full story]