Wednesday, April 12, 2006 (Philippines)

Chef Padi Lascano of Unilever Food Solution explains the rules and mechanics of the upcoming cuisine competition, one of the highlights of the weeklong "Dive the Gulf Festival 2006" slated on April 22 to 30. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) DAVAO Oriental Provincial Board Member Maria Consuelo Palma Gil sought the reconsideration of the Mindanao Ombudsman's earlier decision dismissing her from the service over allegations of hiring ghost employees during her previous term. Palma Gil's motion for reconsideration dated March 30, 2006 said her reelection in 2004 has rendered the administrative case against her "moot and academic." Congratulations to the graduates of 2006! Post your graduation experiences and greetings here. [full story]