Wednesday, April 04, 2007 (Philippines)

Lawyer Sara Z. Duterte, City Councilor Susabel Reta, and City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte light candles during the dusk prayers in commemoration of the Sasa Wharf Bombing four years ago last Monday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) THE City Government of Davao has allotted P5 million as its assistance for the cash-strapped Commission on Elections (Comelec) to ensure that elections and vote counting in the city will be as fast and efficient as possible. According to City Administrator Wendel Avisado, the said amount will go the wages of the staff who will be working overtime until the end of the counting and other mobility needs. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage [full story]