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VOL. LIIV. No. 016

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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Another supplier files protest
against bidding

Another disenfranchised supplier filed a protest at the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) yesterday in connection with the questioned P168-million bidding for the purcahse of brand new fleet of heavy equipment.

In the face of denials by BAC chair Engr. Rosalinda Yu and a finding by Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Handel Lagunay that there is no basis on allegations of a rigged bidding, Cebu-based Pasajero Motors Corp. (Pamocor) complained it was wrongly disqualified in the bidding. FULL STORY

DTI Regional Director Aster Caberte personally observes the barangay residents of San Jose, Talibon doing their skills training in making "bawjots" during an on the spot visit yesterday together with Gateway East CEO Cesar Cueto. Foto DANNY REYES

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Editorial

ELECTIONS OF GUNS, GOONS
AND GOLD

One of the main reasons behind the shameful corruption in the Philippines is expensive elections.

And the reason why politicians expend great amounts of money for guns, goons and gold - is the unfortunate fact that elective public positions often dispense enormous power and influence and quick access to public wealth. The return on investment is very high.

This is where the vicious never-ending cycle feeds on itself. FULL TEXT

Just Before Deadline
Edsa shootout cops suspended

A group of lawyers filed charges against Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno and 14 others before the Ombudsman in connection with the controversial "cash gifts" allegedly given to congressmen and local government officials after attending meetings in Malacañang on October 11.

Reports said that Philippine Trial Lawyers Association filed charges against Puno, six governors, six congressmen, an undersecretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and an official of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
FULL STORY

BACLAYON LANDMARK. The centuries-old Baclayon Church, the oldest stone church in the country which is a must for tourists to visit.

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