Friday, December 23, 2005 (Philippines)

Three Olive Ridley turtles race to the sea after laying their eggs at Montemar Beach in Bagac, Bataan. The place has attracted hundreds of turtles to lay their eggs in the protected area where thousand of hatchlings have been released to the sea in the last several months as part of the turtle conservation policy of the resort. (Sun.Star Iloilo/Joe Galvez) FOUR disabled Ilonggo athletes have brought pride to Iloilo City once more when they bagged gold and silver medals during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Paraplegic Games (Asean Para Games) in Manila from December 12 to 21. So, are persons with disabilities really disabled? No, according to the triumphs of Ryan Mosquera and Tanya Denamarca from Sped School, Anne Grace Abeto from the University of San Agustin, and May Rose Devares. [full story]