Wednesday, February 15, 2006 (Philippines)

A new attraction to Davao Crocodile Park is this amazing tightrope walker who wows the crowd by crossing the wire and doing acrobatic stunts while crocodiles are swimming quietly below. One even attempted to jump up at him, thinking he is food. (Sun.Star Davao/Rhonson Ng) COUNCILOR Angela Librado-Trinidad is pushing for a ban on beauty contests in Davao City, like the Mutya ng Dabaw and Hiyas Sa Kadayawan, claiming these competitions violate the city's Women Development Code. Trinidad, chair of the City Council committee on women and children, cited a provision of the Violence against Women and Children, which prohibits the holding of beauty contests and other events exhibiting scantily clothed women. "My Labster Chit-Chat". Post your Valentine greetings and stories here. [full story]