Sunday, September 09, 2007 (Philippines)

Philippine Information Agency-Southern Mindanao Director Efren F. Elbanbuena discusses communication strategies particularly on approaches in advocating policies on anti-child labor during a symposium on Provincial Integrated Advocacy Planning in Partnership with PIA and ABK Initiatives at Grand Men Seng Hotel on Friday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) DAVAO City Vice Mayor Sara Duterte defended the City Council's decision to hold their legislative planning in Metro Manila instead here in Davao City or in the region. In a telephone interview Friday night, Duterte said their trip to Manila is not just to plan for their legislative agenda but also to give their support to the Davao City agencies participating in the Philippine Travel Mart being held there. Online memorial for Cebu's Nenita "Inday Nita" Daluz. Post testimonials here. [full story]