Wednesday, May 31, 2006 (Philippines)

Winners of the Mutya and Lakan ning San Fernando 2006 pose for photographers during Tuesday's coronation night, which was held at the SM City Pampanga. (Sun.Star Pampanga/Chris Navarro) CAMP OLIVAS -- Policemen here rescued 25 young women during simultaneous raids in at least seven "fun houses" in Sta. Rita Monday night, as part of their intensified campaign against beerhouses employing underage girls. Zoilo Lachica Jr., regional chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU) in Central Luzon, said the rescued minors whose ages range from 16 to 18 years old were taken to the social welfare department for debriefing and disposition. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]