Wednesday, August 02, 2006 (Philippines)

Monsoon waves remain a threat to residents living near the shores of Davao Gulf. City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has recently ordered for their relocation but residents opted to stay. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes) A MINING corporation operating in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental sought the help of the government to get the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) out of its mining area so it can resume operations. Heritage Resources Development Corporation (HRDC) chairman Alexander Benedicto said the government, both local and national, as well as the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Army are not taking any action on the MILF presence at their mining site in Sitio Mahayahay, Barangay Maputi since July 21. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]