Sunday, May 18, 2008 (Philippines)

Peace Advocate Zamboanga head Fr. Angel Calvo on Saturday reads the message of concern on the withdrawal of the International Monitoring Team that facilitates the peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). (Sunnex/Bong Garcia) MARINE troops deployed on security duty for an inauguration and turnover of infrastructure project in Basilan province have repelled a group of attackers believed to be Abu Sayyaf bandits. The clash on Thursday ensued along the road in Baguindan, Tipo-Tipo while top officials from the military, Provincial Government and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) were inaugurating an all-weather road project in the nearby town of Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]