Performers hold Philippine flags during the 109th Independence Day celebrations at Manila's Rizal Park on Tuesday. In her speech, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo called for unity among the newly elected officials following the May polls. (AP photo)
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is sending some of its members to Zamboanga Sibugay to help in the rescue of kidnapped priest Fr. Giancarlo Bossi.
CEBU CITY -- As a political solution to the worsening conflict between Cebu City and Capitol officials, Mayor Tomas Osmeña proposed to amend the City’s Charter and make the city part of the Province.
MANILA -- House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. may not get the full backing of his party mates in Lakas for a fifth term when the 14th Congress opens next month.
MABALACAT -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) filed arson cases Tuesday against two officials and four utility workers of this town in connection with the burning of ballots in this town last week.
