Monday, January 12, 2009 (Philippines)

DAVAO. Activists from Suara Bangsamoro condemn the atrocious military aggression of Israel in Gaza during their lightning rally at San Pedro Street Saturday. (Toto Lozano) THE Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) is asking Timor Leste President and Nobel Peace Laureate Jose Ramos-Horta to help mediate in the Mindanao peace process. However, Horta has told Gus Miclat, IID executive director, that he is willing to help "only if" both the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will ask him. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]