Wednesday, November 24, 2004 (Philippines)

Capitol employees prepare the stage that will be used during the opening rites of Sarangani's 12th Foundation Anniversary and 2nd Munato Festival. (Contributed photo) KORONADAL CITY -- An assessment team will arrive in Lake Sebu town early December to determine if the fund allotted by the New Zealand government would be released for the development of eco-tourism sites in the area. Ali Hadjinasser, interim chief of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Mindanao, said the amount earmarked by the foreign government is lesser than what was published. [full story]