Saturday, July 30, 2005 (Philippines)

Bulacan Governor Josie Dela Cruz discusses with National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Central Luzon director Remegio Mercado the importance of water conservation during the "Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Summit," held at Mimosa Leisure Estate in Clark ecozone Friday.(Sun.Star Pampanga/Chris Navarro) STA. ANA -- "We are peace-loving civilians who live a simple life and not members of the NPA (New People's Army) as alleged by the media. These are irresponsible accusations." Thus said a group of 20 civilians who sought the assistance of the Municipal Council here to clarify that they are not "NPA returnees" as reported in some national and local newspapers. [full story]