President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo walks beside sacks of rice during her visit to Isabela’s Greenfield Corp., a rice warehouse, in Manila Thursday. (AP photo)
MANILA -- Traders found hoarding rice while the country struggles to maintain sufficient stocks of its staple grain could be charged with economic sabotage, a crime that carries a life sentence, the justice secretary said Thursday.
Government agents have been raiding warehouses in a hunt for unscrupulous traders and warehouse owners holding on to rice stocks amid spiraling prices and fears of a shortage, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said.
CEBU CITY -- With their crisp diplomas and recognition from the Cebu City Government, 534 children in need of special protection face their future with renewed hope for better opportunities.
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Two foreign countries have issued travel advisories warning their respective nationals not to travel to Zamboanga City, citing the "extremist elements" are planning to kidnap foreigners.
