Tuesday, July 08, 2008 (Philippines)

Mayor Celso Lobregat (right) explains to the Zamboanga Press Club, Incorporation (ZCPI) the benefits of the sisterhood pact forged recently by Zamboanga City and Zaragosa City in Spain. (Sunnex/Bong P. Garcia) THE Commission on Election (Comelec) will conduct a mock election in preparation for the conduct of the first automated election in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm). Armm assistant election supervisor Vidzfar Juli said the dry run will be conducted towards the end of this month and aims to orient the voters on poll automation. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]