Wednesday, September 10, 2008 (Philippines)

Pampanga Third District Representative Dong Gonzales (second from right) converses with Senators Noynoy Aquino, Richard Gordon and Jamby Madrigal after the approval of the Bacolor Bill last Monday. (Sun.Star Pampanga/Chris Navarro) PASAY CITY -- Finally, after more than a decade of waiting, the full rehabilitation of Bacolor from lahar devastation is in sight. Last Monday, the Senate unanimously approved on a vote of 22-0 on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 2100, otherwise known as the Bacolor Rehabilitation Bill. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]