Tuesday, September 16, 2008 (Philippines)

Illustrated science books delight pupils of Datu Binasing Elementary School in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato. A library was established with the help of a "matching grant" provided through the Education Awareness and Support Effort (Ease) project of USAid's Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program and the parent-teacher's group. (Contributed photo) AN IMPROVISED explosive device (IED) exploded Sunday afternoon at the vicinity of the public market in Kiamba, Sarangani but no one was reported injured. Reports from the military showed that the IED exploded at the Julius Bargain House owned by a certain Fernando Palmes. It is located inside the public market along Aquino Street. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]