Thursday, September 27, 2007 (Philippines)

Paul Jones, United States Assistance for International Development (USAid) deputy chief of mission, greets local children at the new footbridge built by USAid in Barangay Libi in Malapatan, Sarangani. Jones led the US delegation in Friday's inauguration of the P1.4 million, 42-meter suspension footbridge. (Sun.Star Davao photo) TOURISM Regional Director Sonia V. Garcia Wednesday said a number of Koreans have expressed desire to legitimize their business operations in Davao City by applying for business permits from City Hall. "We will provide them assistance in having their business ventures registered," Garcia said, adding "we also need their businesses and do not want to shoo them away." Join forum on Sandiganbayan's guilty verdict on Estrada plunder case. Post comments here. Updates on the Kadayawan Festival 2007 [full story]