Friday, June 01, 2007 (Philippines)

Twenty-four traffic enforcers take the final stage of the Philippine National Police Motorcycle Riding Course at SM City Compound, Ecoland, Davao City that saw them swimming and being made to lick the mud in a mud pit. It's for nerve conditioning, their instructors say. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) POLITICIANS using characters wanted for crimes as security aides are deemed accessories to the crime and will be arrested by the authorities, said Davao City Mayor and Regional Peace and Order Council chair Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte issued the statement during the joint meeting of the City and Regional Peace and Order Council, the Anti-Drug Abuse Council, and the People's Law Enforcement Board Wednesday afternoon. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage View here the list of local winners [full story]