Thursday, January 31, 2008 (Philippines)

Multiple gunshot wounds killed Fabian Rafols, 30, a suspected drug pusher in Sitio Lawis, Bry. Lorega-San Miguel. One slug and four empty shells of cal. .45 were recovered at the scene.(Contributed photo/Carlos Gocotano) THE Cebu City Council yesterday asked for another postponement of the Banilad flyover’s construction, which is scheduled to start tomorrow. Councilors are asking for one to two months postponement or until the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) finishes appropriating the 21 lots for the road and Mahiga Bridge expansion. The City Council also organized a committee composed of several city councilors who will, as one of its functions, help stakeholders prepare for the construction. [full story]