Friday, September 12, 2008 (Philippines)

The local government donated three multi-cab-type patrol vehicles to the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) for it to enhance its mobility. (Sunnex/Bong Garcia) THE Asia America Initiative (AAI), a US-based non-profit non-government organization, has made a "call to action" in Mindanao. In a recently conducted four-day "mission of hope and peace," the AAI team found thousands of evacuees housed at evacuation centers in need of medical care and food supplies as well as sanitation and clean water. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]