Friday, April 28, 2006 (Philippines)

For the first time, reenactment of the Battle of Mactan, in which Mactan natives led by Lapu-Lapu subdued foreigners under Ferdinand Magellan, was held at noon. The adjustment of the detail in history was due to the schedule of President Arroyo who attended yesterday’s “Kadaugan sa Mactan.” (Sun.star photo/Alex Badayos) The towns of Naga and Carcar in southern Cebu may be converted into cities before next year’s elections. Rep. Eduardo Gullas (Cebu, 1st district) announced yesterday that the proposals may be taken up by the Senate when sessions resume next month or in July. “We are hopeful,” he said, adding that there are 23 pending proposals for cityhood. Gullas said the House of Representatives already approved the creation of the 23 cities during the 11th Congress, whose term ran from 1998 to 2001. [full story]