Tuesday, June 24, 2008 (Philippines)

Farmers, relatives and friends of slain farmers' rights activist Celso Pojas staged a picket calling for justice in front of the PNP headquarters Camp Captain Domingo Leonor to mark the 40th day of the peasant leader's death. (Contributed photo/Barry Ohaylan) THE health department has still not concluded its study on the feasibility of the tawa-tawa plant (Euphorbia pilulifera) as herbal remedy for dengue. Also known as snake weed or cat's hair, tawa-tawa has shown promising results based on the initial tests conducted by the health department. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]