Saturday, September 08, 2007 (Philippines)

A young boy plays with a scrap plastic sheet, pretending that it's a fishing net, giving the observer a peek into the consciousness of a young boy living by the sea near Isla Verde. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes) GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Veterinary officials in South Cotabato are studying the possibility of declaring an outbreak of Fasciolosis or liver fluke disease in the province due to the sudden increase of positive cases among large livestock in the area during the last several weeks. Dr. Lorna Lamorena, provincial veterinarian, said laboratory tests on samples recently taken from cows, carabaos, and horses in the province's 10 towns and lone city showed the level of infection at 89.5 percent. Online memorial for Cebu's Nenita "Inday Nita" Daluz. Post testimonials here. Updates on the Kagay-an Festival 2007 [full story]