Pets are blessed as the Catholic Church honors St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of the animals and ecology. Francis made it a habit to invoke birds and other animals to praise and love their Creator. Fr. Rey Talaugon of Capitol Parish in Cebu City conducted the ritual Thursday. (Sun.Star Cebu/Amper Campaña)
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo directed the Department of National Defense (DND) and the military to work with administration lawmakers and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) in drafting a bill that would ensure the protection and upholding of military secrets.
CEBU CITY -- The Cebu City Prosecutor's Office defended itself from the criticisms after clearing Fr. Benedicto Ejares of acts of lasciviousness, child abuse, and sexual harassment.
TAMPAKAN -- Operations of a foreign-backed huge mining venture in this South Cotabato town have grounded to a halt for five days now after workers padlocked the main office and set up road blockades.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio has ordered the 60-day preventive suspension of Provincial Engineer Juanito Macatuno, without pay, for alleged dishonesty and falsification of public documents.
