Sunday, August 10, 2008 (Philippines)

Indigenous people belonging to Obo-Manobo tribe from Marilog District install cogon grass for the roof of their traditional house that will be on display at the Osmeña Park during the Kadayawan Festival from August 18 to 24. (Sun.Star Davao/Toto Lozano) SOUTHERN Mindanao region placed 5th among the regions nationwide to issue the highest number of building construction permits during the first quarter of 2008. This is based on the report released by the National Statistics Office on August 8. Visit the Beijing Olympics 2008 blog [full story]