Saturday, August 04, 2007 (Philippines)

US-based world-renowned author Ninotchka Rosca, visual artist Lydia Ingle, and poet Tita Lacambra Ayala are gathered in this rare gathering of women artists during a tête-à-tête with Rosca and the contingent from the Women International Solidarity Affair in the Philippines (Wisap), last Wednesday, at the Kanto Bar in Matina Town Square. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera) THE jeepney barker who was arrested for extorting from jeepney drivers was bluffing when he said he had protectors among the policemen assigned at the Mobile Patrol Group of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO). DCPO Director Jaime Morente on Friday said the investigation he ordered right after extortion suspect Billy Ubay claimed his police connections, showed Ubay was lying as the investigation failed to dig up any involvement of the police. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]