Sunday, May 21, 2006 (Philippines)

Former provincial agrarian reform officer Stephen Leonidas turns over his responsibilities to Grace B. Fua in a simple ceremony at Plaza Maria Suites Inn on May 10. (Sun.Star Dumaguete/Victor L. Camion) MAYOR Agustin Perdices warned owners that the City Government would padlock their unlicensed boarding houses if they failed to get a permit to operate. Perdices gave his warning as the city expects an influx of thousands of students from different parts of the country, particularly neighboring provinces, with the opening of classes for school year 2006-2007. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]