Wednesday, February 22, 2006 (Philippines)

Lynch Michael Cabajar and Herben John Asilo, who both used to have facial deformities, pose with officials of Operation Smile Philippines during the news conference held at Davao Medical Center Tuesday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) MONKAYO Mayor Manuel Brillantes Jr. has ordered the evacuation of some areas in the gold rush mountain of Diwalwal after authorities tagged it is as among the top landslide prone areas in Northern Mindanao region. In an interview Tuesday, Brillantes said he already ordered the Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council to identify the specific areas in Diwalwal that are at the highest risk for a landslide. "Leyte Mudslide". Post your comments on the incident here. [full story]