Saturday, October 30, 2004 (Philippines)

Akbayan members offer prayers and candles for Angelito Nayan at the Welcome Rotunda Monument. Militants urged government Friday to ensure the safe release of Nayan, a Filipino being held hostage in Afghanistan. (Miko Santos) PRESIDENT Arroyo on Friday ordered newly installed Armed Forces Chief Efren Abu to stamp out corruption in the military. Lieutenant General Abu, in return, abolished the AFP comptrollership office or J6, a position formerly held by suspended Army Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia, who was charged for violation of Articles of War for unexplained wealth. [full story]