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Monday, March 24, 2008 (Philippines)
| Lifeguards, police, rescue workers and volunteers who form Beachwatch '08 are deployed all over the Island Garden City of Samal, a summer destination in this part of the country. Posing with the team are Araceli Ayuste of the Samal Tourism Council, Tagum City Mayor Rey Uy, Alma Uy of the Provincial Tourism Council, and Igacos Mayor Aniano P. Antalan. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) |
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HOUSE Speaker Prospero Nograles called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to look into claims that Shrine Hills would collapse if unabated housing projects in the area continue.
In his reaction to the Sun.Star Davao article dated March 23 entitled "Shrine Hills, a tragedy waiting to happen: Idis," Nograles said concerned agencies must readily conduct verification to validate or refute the claims of environment group Interface Development Interventions (Idis).
Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo
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More rains this week
SOUTHERN Mindanao will experience rainy weather this week, as everyone rushes back to the hustle and bustle of a busy workweek. An easterly wave is affecting the region bringing in cold weather, a relief from the scorching heat experienced during the long Holy Week weekend.
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Mayor won't defend Arroyo over wrongdoings
DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte vowed he would not defend President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for any wrongdoing that she may have committed, if there is any.
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Duterte reminds NPA that village execs are gov't
DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte chided the New People's Army (NPA) for targeting barangay officials because of their alliance to government, reminding the rebels that the village executives are part of the government.
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