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Sunday, March 23, 2008 (Philippines)
| Devotees queue to the statue of Jesus Christ nailed on the cross at San Pedro Cathedral last Thursday. The faithful kisses the feet of the statue and exits at the right wing chapel where the statue of the Nazarene is laid. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) |
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A NON-government organization (NGO) advocating for environmental protection expressed concern over the Shrine Hills development saying "it is a tragedy waiting to happen."
"Ang dami namang flatlands for housing, bakit yun pa pinupuntirya? (There are so many flatlands for housing, why that place?) It's a tragedy waiting to happen. Stop real estate development in the area," Interface Development Interventions (Idis) Executive Director Lia Jasmin Esquillo said.
Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo
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OIC urges MILF-MNLF to coordinate peace efforts
THE Organization of Islamic Conference called on the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to coordinate their efforts for peace and development of the Bangsamoro people in Mindanao.
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SP to resume session on Tuesday
THE Davao City Council will resume its regular session on March 25 after a 13-day recess to make way for committee hearings, the Araw ng Dabaw Celebration and the Holy Week.
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Nogie urges colleagues to cut down foreign trips
IN HIS continuing effort to improve the image of the House of Representatives, Speaker Prospero Nograles called on his colleagues this time to cut down on their foreign travels being charged at the national coffers.
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