Saturday, October 11, 2008 (Philippines)

Rodrigo Artajo Jr., 21, is but a speck on top of a telecommunications tower in Matina Aplaya, which he climbed in an apparent bid to gain sympathy. Artajo was only urged to come down after former vice mayor Luis C. Bonguyan promised to shoulder the expenses for his wedding. (Sun.Star Davao/Toto Lozano) THERE'S a growing demand for power, but no looming power crisis in Mindanao, at least that's what officials of the Department of Energy (DOE) are saying. Their statement is contrary to a report by the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) in their conference with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte last Tuesday. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]