HUNGER. Hunger incidence in the Philippines has continued to worsen in the last quarter of this year, pollster Social Weather Stations said Monday.

ACCEPTABLE. The Third Party Monitoring Team is urging Congress to adopt an "acceptable and meaningful" Bangsamoro Basic Law that will bring lasting peace and prosperity in the country.

CLASH. Three soldiers were wounded in a clash between government troops and Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu, Philippines. Offensives continue against the terrorist group Monday.