Sunday, March 30, 2008 (Philippines)

Davao Vice Mayor Sara Duterte cuddles three-month old Jeselle, the baby of one of the four family recipients of the newly completed rooms, built at the squatters' temporary bank houses at Sta. Ana Pier compound. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) THE Davao City Water District (DCWD) is standing by its earlier decision to terminate three of its regular employees and suspend 37 others. This despite the request of City Councilor Paolo Duterte that was contained in a resolution he filed and approved under suspended rules by the City Council in Wednesday's special session. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]