Thursday, December 04, 2003 (Philippines)

STOP THE CRUELTY. A security guard from a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) branch in CM Recto tries to block animal rights protesters dressed in Santa suits. The protesters condemned the "inhuman" treatment of chickens who are allegedly stunned with electricity after they are force-fed. FOTO BY MIKO SANTOS NATIONAL Anti-Kidnapping Task Force (Naktaf) chief Angelo Reyes is open to seeking the help of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in solving the wave of kidnappings in the country as the Naktaf stepped up its fight against kidnappers. But Justice Sec. Simeon Datumanong does not see any need to ask for the FBI's assistance. [full story]

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