Thursday, February 24, 2005 (Philippines)

2 of shabu 11 suspects Joseph Yu (left) and Allan Yap Garcia, through their lawyers, argue that the arrest warrants were issued against them without probable cause.(Sun.star file photo) Though she is known for refusing to comment on “local” issues, it is up to President Arroyo to end two cities’ tug-of-war over part of the South Reclamation Project (SRP). The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) submitted to President Arroyo last Tuesday a draft proclamation that authorizes the environment secretary to issue a special patent for the SRP. But it is up to the President to decide whether she will allow a special patent to be issued to Cebu City, as the DENR attached to the draft proclamation some documents on Talisay City’s claim on a portion of the SRP. [full story]