Friday, August 31, 2007 (Philippines)

Customs Commissioner Napoleon Morales (right) distribute tokens to heads of Customs of participating countries -- Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines -- in the 1st BIMP-Eaga Heads of Customs Meeting at Marco Polo Hotel during the socialization night on Wednesday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) POLITICS played a vital role on the recent atrocity committed by the New People's Army (NPA) in Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Monkayo Mayor Manuel Brillantes Jr. said. In a report, Brillantes blamed his political foes for the burning of the truck owned by his family corporation, JB Management and Mining Corporation on Monday. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo Updates on the Kadayawan Festival 2007 [full story]