Friday, October 10, 2008 (Philippines)

Education Secretary Jesli Lapus (left) shakes hands with leaders of various teachers groups nationwide after the signing of a manifesto in support of additional compensation for teaching and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd). (Contributed photo) APPARENTLY due to the milk scare, some milk companies in the country have reduced their prices by 10 to 20 percent. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announced the milk price rollback during her visit to a supermarket in Pasay City and Manila Thursday to personally check if there are milk and dairy products from China that are still being sold publicly. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]