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JAMES EGO
fernan | October 3, 2011 | Nation News TAYTAY, Rizal — The local government asked Malacanang to seriously consider the issuance of a new executive order that would finally legitimize the settlement of some 50,000 families, who have been living in Lupang Arenda for the last 13 years.
In a statement, Taytay Mayor Joric Gacula urged Pres. Noynoy Aquino to issue his version of Proclamation 704-1995, which declares the 80-hectare Lupang Arenda in Barangay Sta. Ana as resettlement area amid findings of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which states that Lupang Arenda is suitable for habitation.
Gacula explained that the fact that the 50,000 families have been living...
