In 2005 ex-Pres. G. Arroyo turned over the old GSIS Bldg. to the Supreme Court to be renovated as the Hall of Justice for the city of Manila. Nothing has happened so far. Manila, historical capital of the country, is famous for its dark, dirty, small, and crowded courtrooms. I find the halls of justice of other poor provinces and towns in the country to be more appealing and dignified than the courtrooms of Manila. This situation is indeed very embarrassing to the entire republic.