Tuesday, March 25, 2008 (Philippines)

This intersection of Mayor Jaldon Street and Gov. Alvarez Ave. leading to the city proper that was virtually empty during the Lenten season is again full of vehicles as workers report for work Monday. (Sunnex/Bong Garcia) NATIONAL Food Authority (NFA) Assistant Regional Director Rolando Maravilla disclosed that the NFA has embarked in a rice conservation advocacy in the region. Maravilla said the advocacy is aimed to bring down the wastage if not eliminate from harvesting up to the time it is cooked for consumption. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]