Sunday, March 02, 2008 (Philippines)

Physically-challenged Roger Tapia (far right) displays how strong and powerful the Ilocos Norte contingent are when he ruled the 100-m run in Ilocos Region Athletic Association's (Iraa) Meet in Lingayen, Pangasinan. (Sunnex/Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre) DAGUPAN CITY -- The city is gearing up for the famous Bangus Festival scheduled on April 16 to May 1. Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, Bangus Festival executive committee chairman, said the city will no longer bid for a Guinness World Record on the Longest Barbecue as it already set such a record years ago. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]