Thursday, September 04, 2008 (Philippines)

A girl scribbles on test papers while her mother sorts scraps in a paper-recycling warehouse in Sasa, Davao City. Even with the so-called free education, some families can't afford to send children to school. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera) THE City Government of Davao has started its demolition on several illegal billboards that were subject of complaint from the City Building Office (CBO) chief Engineer Joaquin Cui before the City Legal Office. Engineer Gloria Lumapas, CBO enforcement division chief, said she will be making the demolition order against three billboards anytime soon upon the order of City Legal Office chief Melchor Quitain. Get updates and join Dabawenyos Kadayawan 2008 celebration [full story]