Monday, April 24, 2006 (Philippines)

No matter how loud the speakers and the crowd get, chanting their protest against the government in a rally at the Rizal Park in Davao City Friday, these children appear undisturbed as they find time to snuggle together and sleep. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes) THE use of pesticides and other deadly chemicals could be the second worst cause of mass destruction next to nuclear explosions, according to one of the country's prominent toxicologists. Congratulations to the graduates of 2006! Post your graduation experiences and greetings here. [full story]