Girl scouts membership down; officials hope for corporatization bill
Tagum City -- Membership of the Girls Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) decreased by about 50 percent and GSP officials are hoping to bring in more sponsors to shoulder registration…
LGUs urged to set up showrooms for native products
DAVAO CITY -- In preparation for the influx of tourists this summer, the Regional Development Council (RDC) has enjoined all the local chief executives of all the cities and provinces…
GEARING UP FOR MAY
GEARING UP FOR MAY. Left- leaning groups form a new coalition called Makabayan (Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan) for the upcoming May 2010 elections. Among its senatorial bets are partylist representatives Satur Ocampo and Teodoro Casi?o of Bayan Muna, Liza Maza of Gabriela Women?s Party and Rafael Mariano of Anakpawis. (photo by arkibongbayan.org)
POWER NAP
POWER NAP. A modest lunch and a quick nap in a karenderia in downtown Davao gives this man respite after a half day's work. (davaotoday.com photo by T.W. Trinidad)
TOXIC WASTES
TOXIC WASTES. Members of the community theatre group Mascomthea call the public's attention against the dumping and burning of mercury-containing devices like the compact flourescent lamps (CFL) and thermometers, which are toxic. Environment groups are calling for the setting up of proper disposal system for hazardous wastes like mercury. (photo by Gigie Cruz)