Sunday, April 15, 2007 (Philippines)

Fire razed 15 commercial establishments just a stone throw away from the City Hall of Zamboanga Thursday evening. Firemen managed to put out the fire after six hours of firefighting with total damages, costing P10-M worth of properties, including commercial products on sale. Fire authorities eye left-behind candle in a room as the probable cause of the fire. (Sunnex/Ulysses Israel) TWO Marine soldiers and a civilian were killed while seven other soldiers and another civilian were wounded after several attacks allegedly perpetrated by the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in Panamao town, Sulu province, officials said Saturday. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage [full story]