Friday, March 28, 2008 (Philippines)

A few minutes after arriving at the General Santos International Airport aboard a PAL flight Wednesday morning, new WBC Super Featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao pose with city officials and family members who met him at the runway, including, from left: City Mayor Jun Acharon, Miss Gensan 2007 Jen Cachuela, South Cotabato Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, and mother Dionisia Pacquiao. (Contributed photo) DAVAO CITY Councilor Paolo Duterte has requested the management of the Davao City Water District (DCWD) to reconsider the termination of three regular employees and the two-month suspension of 37 others. This request is contained in a resolution filed by Duterte and approved under suspended rules by the City Council in Wednesday's special session. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]