Wednesday, July 27, 2005 (Philippines)

Infirmary at the Cebu City Jail where robbery suspect Rey Torres was transferred yesterday. He stays with BBRC’s sick inmates.(Sun.star photo/Amper Campaña) Convincing senators to support amending the Constitution through a constituent assembly will be a hard sell because it will mean cutting short their terms. The senators also agree that Charter change is not feasible at this time and won’t solve the economic and political crisis besetting the country. Sen. Joker Arroyo said there are 12 potential bi-partisan opposers who were elected last year and will not be amenable to shortening their terms. [full story]