Tuesday, August 14, 2007 (Philippines)

The perfect combination to bring a smile on a sick child's face: toys and ice cream. Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte distributes them to young cancer patients, who now have the "House of Hope" behind the Davao Medical Center spruced up by the Rotary Club of Waling-Waling. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) GROUPS rallying for the approval of the Shelter Code said the measure appears to be going nowhere in the City Council. They were surprised to find out it was not included in the agenda of last week's council session despite the holding already of two committee hearings to revise the ordinance in accordance with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's veto message. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo Updates on the Kadayawan Festival 2007 [full story]