Tuesday, March 25, 2008 (Philippines)

Fr. Amado Picardal shows a letter addressed to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo asking for reforms in the government. Fr. Picardal, along with 13 other bikers, jumped off from the Bishop's Residence in Davao City for the "Philippine Bike-Tour for Life and Peace." (Contributed photo) THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) admitted it has been having difficulty purging its ranks of those involved in the illegal gambling game "video karera." In an interview Monday, DCPO Director Jaime Morente said the fastest way to cleanse their ranks of erring police officers is to relocate these people to different areas. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]