Wednesday, February 08, 2006 (Philippines)

Personnel of the City Veterinarian Office and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office with Task Force Pawikan head City Councilor Leonardo R. Avila III release the first clutch of hawksbill turtle hatchlings for this year Tuesday at Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera) DAVAO City Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar said he would file charges against the administrators of San Pedro Hospital for demanding a cash deposit before starting treatment on his seriously injured sister. Militar claimed the hospital violated the law that prohibits the demand of deposits or advance payments for treatment of patients. "Stampede comments". Post your comments on the Manila stampede incident here. [full story]