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Neglected Japanese Descendants Sought Via Poll

The Philippine government and Japan have no record of the number of neglected Japanese descendants in the country ? many of them are in Davao — because their birth certificates show their citizenship as Filipino. Worse, some Japanese fathers refuse to recognize these children as from their blood despite the Filipino mother declaring otherwise.

By Patricia Marcelo
ofwjournalism.net

QUEZON CITY ? Some rely on just their surnames to carry them to Japan and, hopefully, a better life. A group here wants to help.

Since August, the Federation of Nikkei-Jin Kai Philippines Inc. is undertaking a poll of Shin-Nikkei-jin (Japanese descendant) in the Philippines who were abandoned by their Japanese fathers.

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Lawyers Back Davao Ordinance Vs Aerial Spraying

DAVAO CITY ? The Sentro ng Alternatibong Lingap Panlegal (Saligan), a national law group, asserts that? there is no law that would be affected by the proposed ordinance banning aerial spraying, a fact that gives the Davao City government a wide space for local legislation.

The absence of a national law on aerial spraying has already been repeatedly stressed by officials of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority in several instances. No less than Dr. Norito Gicana, executive director of FPA, said in a letter that ?there is no specific law, circular or administrative order on aerial spraying.?

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US-Backed Military Operations in Sulu Decried

A Moro rights group echoes fears that the unabated military operations in Sulu and in other areas of operations of the joint US-RP military will lead to human rights violations against Moro civilians.

Ren Jalaluddin Ropeta, vice-chairperson of the Moro-Christian Peoples? Alliance (MCPA), reacted to news reports on the ongoing hunt for the Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu.

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Toni Galang in Davao

JOAN SOCO (Editor?s Note: This column should have appeared weeks ago but did not because it fell through the cracks of our otherwise excellent email system. Our apologies to Ms. Soco and her followers.)

DAVAO CITY — Hi, everyone! I?m back and I have here with me the juiciest and latest happening in town!

Davao shines more than ever as the world renowned fashion designer, Toni Galang brought forth glamour through his designs and couture. Toni Galang ?06 marked a major event at Marco Polo Hotel last July 27, 2006. The event showcased Toni?s Black and White, Gold, and Bridal collection. The various collections were worn by Davao models (including yours truly), Bb. Pilipinas-World Marina Benipayo and Bb. Pilipinas-International Patty Betita.

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