Wednesday, October 17, 2007 (Philippines)

Jail inmates during the registration. Court permission needed for them to leave jail and vote on election day. (Sun.star file photo) SEVEN teenage school girls are asking the Cebu City Prose-cutor’s Office to reconsider its earlier ruling clearing Fr. Benedicto Ejares of any inappropriate behavior allegedly committed while hearing a confession. They also want Assistant City Prosecutors Alexander Acosta and Fernando Gubalane to inhibit themselves from taking part in any proceedings related to their pleading. Instead, the girls, in a motion for reconsideration filed by their lawyer Gerardo Carillo, said they want Cebu City Prosecutor Nicolas Sellon to resolve the matter. [full story]