Tuesday, June 03, 2008 (Philippines)

Amid the unabated surge in the prices of rice in Mindanao, which already hit record-high of P43-P45 per kilo, buyers of cheaper rice at an NFA outlet wait for their turn for a limited allocation of two kilos per buyer in Agdao pulic market in Davao City Monday. (Contributed photo) THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-Southern Mindanao clarified the warning they raised on the geo-hazard threat in Barangay Macambol in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental. MGB-Southern Mindanao director Edilberto Arreza said though there is high risk for the area to experience landslides since it is situated on the foot of the Philippine fault, he clarified they are not ordering for an immediate evacuation of residents in the area. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]