Saturday, May 17, 2008 (Philippines)

Two boys do their share of work -- throwing the garbage -- in a bin at the Bankerohan Public Market. (Sun.Star Davao/Seth delos Reyes) THE Davao City Council has issued a new memorandum standardizing the approval of requests for road closures and tax exemption. In a letter dated May 12, 2008, Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said there is a need for a standard process to ensure order. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]