Saturday, July 05, 2008 (Philippines)

Sto. Tomas Mayor Vivien Villar and Vice Mayor Timoteo Villar Jr. display the certificate and confirmation letter sent by the Guinness World Records Ltd as the new holder of the world's longest barbecue title. (Sunnex/Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre) DAGUPAN CITY -- The attempt of four suspected Budol-budol gang members to kidnap a would-be victim landed them in jail. City Police Chief Dionicio Borromeo said the gang is believed to be operating in Pangasinan Province with pointers in areas where they plan to strike. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]