Tuesday, October 05, 2004 (Philippines)

Pampanga Gov. Mark T. Lapid, Provincial Board Members Aurelio Gonzales Jr. (left) and Johnny Quiambao (right) condole Monday with the family of fire victim Alma Gonzales of Barangay Calulut, City of San Fernando. (Sun.Star Pampanga/Chris Navarro) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The smoke may have cleared, but the pain of losing their loved ones still burns in the hearts of relatives of the eight women who perished during Saturday's late afternoon blaze. Vicente Gutierez, father of victim Lerma Gutierez of Barangay Maimpis here, said they are preparing to file appropriate charges before the police against the owner of Popong's supermarket located along Consuji St. this city. [full story]