Thursday, November 27, 2008 (Philippines)

ZAMBOANGA. Mayor Dominador G. Jalosjos awards the winners of a recent inter-school drum and lyre competition at the Rizal Park in Dapitan City. (Cheng Ordonez) THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) remains confident in bringing development in the troubled areas in Western Mindanao. The LBP believes that pouring in funds for developmental activities could solve the problems of peace and order, particularly in the provinces of Basilan and Sulu. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]