Tuesday, December 07, 2004 (Philippines)

A protester lies in a coffin to dramatize the devastation wrought by illegal logging to Luzon areas. Activists demonstrated in front of the Supreme Court building Monday to protest its decision legalizing the Mining Act of 1995. (Sun.Star Manila/Miko Santos) THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is seeking P50 million to P70 million for its relief operations for the victims of floods and landslides in Quezon and Aurora. Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman asked for the help of the Senate committee on finance to look for sources of funds. [full story]