Saturday, March 24, 2007 (Philippines)

A caliber .38 revolver and plastic sachets that contained suspected shabu are among those seized by Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU) policemen headed by Superintendent Manuel Velasco in a raid conducted in the house of Johnny Engson on Thursday. Engson will be initially charged with illegal possession of firearms. (Sunnex/Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre) LINGAYEN -- The Pangasinan Provincial Board (PB) will conduct sessions every Friday even in the campaign period. PB Majority Floor Leader John Agerico Rosario said it is important that sessions be held as there are many ordinances from component municipalities and cities in Pangasinan that have to be approved and passed by the PB. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage [full story]