BANNER STORIES
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Solons eyeing impeach raps against Abalos , Cabinet exec’s testimony deemed crucial
By Christian V. Esguerra, Beverly T. Natividad
5 September 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives has begun the groundwork for the filing of an impeachment complaint against Benjamin Abalos Sr., chair of the Commission on Elections accused of brokering the $329-million contract for the national broadband network (NBN) project won by China’s ZTE Corp.
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Sen. Angara: Probe bigger China deal
Villar calls for junking of broadband contract
By Efren L. Danao Senior Reporter
Sen. Edgardo Angara is calling for a Senate investigation into another government contract with a Chinese firm that is even bigger than ZTE Corp.’s $330-million National Broadband Network deal.
He filed a resolution Tuesday calling for a Senate probe into the $465.5-million Cyber Education Project (CEP) of the Department of Education to determine its relevance, urgency and cost effectiveness.
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The Philippine Star
GMA open to Erap pardon
By Marvin Sy
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales admitted yesterday that he met with deposed President Joseph Estrada at his Tanay, Rizal resthouse and discussed the possibility of presidential pardon if Estrada is convicted of plunder.
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The Daily Tribune
If convicted, 82% say Estrada should stay in Tanay
65% doubt Erap will get fair verdict
09/05/2007
There are serious doubts expressed by the majority of the Filipino people that accused President Joseph Estrada will get the true justice he deserves as a preponderant majority, or 65 percent of Filipinos expressed doubt and indecision that the detained leader will get a “fair decision” from the Sandiganbayan justices when the court hands down the verdict on his plunder and perjury cases, expected by many to come by next week.
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Malaya
Villar: Scrap $329M deal, Payola spread like butter all around: Ping
BY DENNIS GADIL
SENATORS yesterday called for the scrapping of the $329 million national broadband network deal with Chinese firm ZTE Corp. and slammed the Palace for imposing a gag order on the issue.
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Manila Bulletin
ASEAN postal system OK’d
The postal administrations of the ten member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to mount a fast, reliable but cheap money remittance system to help their growing migrant workers and their families.
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PADRINO NI ABALOS HUBARAN!
Nina BOYET JADULCO, ROSE MIRANDA at ERALYN PRADO
Duda si Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano na hindi lamang si Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos ang nasa likod ng pagtutulak na mapunta sa Chinese firm na ZTE Corp. ang National Broadband Network (NBN) project ng pamahalaan.
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Abante-Tonite
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Rey Marfil
Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, inaasahang magkikita na nang personal sa Senado ang nag-wiretap at ang na-wiretap ng Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) sa pagsulong ng imbestigasyon sa Hello Garci.
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People’s Journal Tonight
Sigma Rho bares all!
Melnie Ragasa-Jimena
AN alleged member of Sigma Rho at the University of the Philippines in Diliman has tainted his blood pact with his brothers by squealing on their supposed recent murderous hazing rites.
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Pilipino Star Ngayon
Pro-Erap tinitiktikan na
Ni Joy Cantos
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Pipigilan ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang posibleng pagsiklab ng EDSA 4 kaugnay ng napipintong pagbaba ng hatol ng Sandiganbayan laban kay dating pangulong Joseph “Erap” Estrada sa kasong plunder na kinakaharap nito.
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II. POLITICAL
Philippine Star
Senate summons ‘Garci’ for probe
By Christina Mendez
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Senate President Manuel Villar formally set in motion the investigation of the “Hello, Garci” wiretap recording scandals by sending a subpoena to former election official Virgilio Garcillano to appear before the Senate on Friday.
Villar said Garcillano may be facing contempt if he ignores the subpoena issued by the joint Senate committee panels that will hear out the wiretapping issue.
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Malaya
Senate subpoenas, Garci on wiretapping
BY JP LOPEZ
Frontpage
THE Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms (OSSAA) was ordered yesterday to immediately serve the subpoena for former Commission on Elections Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano to face a Senate probe on the "Hello Garci" controversy on Friday.
The subpoena was issued on the request of Senators Rodolfo Biazon, chairman of the defense committee, Alan Peter Cayetano of the Blue Ribbon committee and Richard Gordon of the committee on constitutional amendments and electoral reforms.
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The Daily Tribune
Erap dares GMA: Submit to ‘Hello Garci’ probe
09/05/2007
Detained President Joseph Estrada yesterday challenged President Arroyo to cooperate with the Senate in its reinvestigation of the “Hello Garci” wiretapping scandal to put the issue to rest.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
BANNER STORIES
1.Philippine Daily Inquirer
Neri doesn’t confirm, deny P200-M bribe. He says it’s DOTC which should answer concerns
By Michael Lim Ubac, Christine Avendaño
Inquirer
Last updated 02:09am (Mla time) 09/06/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri Wednesday refused to confirm or deny that he was offered a P200-million bribe to support the controversial national broadband network (NBN) project that Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE Corp. won.
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2. The Manila Times
Palace firm: ZTE deal to go ahead
By Angelo S. Samonte Reporter
The government drew a proverbial line on the sand—declaring it will push on with the National Broadband Network deal despite the raging controversy.
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3. The Philippine Star
Palace won’t cancel ZTE broadband deal
By Marvin Sy and Rainier Allan Ronda
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Malacañang said yesterday the government will not cancel the P330-million national broadband network (NBN) deal with Chinese firm ZTE Corp., adding that it has nothing to worry about despite the disputes raging over the project.
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4. The Daily Tribune
ZTE deal whistle-blower set to testify
By Angie M. Rosales
09/06/2007
Whistle-blowers, who were once afraid to tell all before the Senate, are now coming out of the woodwork with one whistle-blower in the controversial $330-million broadband project of the Arroyo administration and a China company, ZTE Corp., ready and willing to come before the Senate and spill all the broadband beans, including pinpointing to the alleged crooks who are to divide the huge $200 million in alleged kickbacks.
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5. Malaya
$75M ‘grease’ doesnot worry Palace
Ermita: There’s no stopping $329M deal
BY REGINA BENGCO
MALACAÑANG yesterday said President Arroyo does not feel alluded to by Sen. Panfilo Lacson’s disclosure that $75 million out of the $197 million alleged overprice of the $329-million national broadband deal was allocated for the "Big One and the Little One."
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6. Manila Bulletin
GMA flies to Sydney today
President Arroyo leaves for Sydney, Australia today to attend the 15th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting that is expected to focus on a new approach in dealing with global warming and advancing the stalled world trade talks.
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GLORIA MANHID NA SA ISKANDALO
Nina REY MARFIL, ROSE MIRANDA at NILO MARASIGAN
Manhid na talaga si Pangulong Gloria Arroyo dahil kahit sumingaw na may mga opisyal ng pamahalaan ang humingi ng kickback sa US$329 milyong kontrata ng pamahalaan sa ZTE Corp. para sa National Broadband Network (NBN) project ay nagdesisyon pa rin itong ituloy ang proyekto.
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Abante-Tonite
TESTIGO KAKANTA SA BROADBAND SCAM
(Rey Marfil W/Bernard Taguinod)
Sa harap ng inaasahang impeachment case laban kay Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos sa multi-bilyon broadband scandal, kinumpirma ni opposition Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson ang kahandaang humarap ng kanyang testigo sa Mataas na Kapulungan ng Kongreso. . .
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9. People’s Journal Tonight
U.P. hazing witness withdraws
By: Melnie Ragasa-Jimena
Suspects related to famous family
A SIGMA Rhoan who claims to have witnessed the hazing rites believed to have killed U.P. student Cris Anthony Mendez has turned mute for fear of his life. This after authorities learned that the suspects are filthy rich and related to a famous family.
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10. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Senado pasok sa ZTE deal
Ni Malou Escudero
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Naghain na kahapon ng resolusyon si Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr. na magsisiyasat sa kontrobersiyal na National Broadband Network (NBN) deal na pinasok ng gobyerno sa Chinese firm na ZTE Corporation.
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II. POLITICAL
EO 464 war looms in ‘Garci’ probe
By Jaime Laude and Aurea Calica
Thursday, September 6, 2007
A new battle over Executive Order 464 may erupt as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) invoked the controversial gag order even as senators threatened to seek clarification before the Supreme Court in its ruling on the issue.
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Congressmen oppose postponement of b’gay, SK polls
By Jess Diaz
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Several House members opposed yesterday the proposed postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections scheduled next month.
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Garci goes missing; AFP stops Danga from testifying
The old ways of the Arroyo administration in getting its officials, former and current, to evade con-gressional hearings that demand their presence, are back, with former Commis-sion on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Virgilio “Garci” Garcillano, the alleged poll cheating operator of Presi-dent Arroyo during the 2004 presidential polls, going missing again, even as he and his lawyer are aware that the Senate has issued a subpoena for him to attend the “Hello Garci” probe set on Friday.
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Garcillano ipapaaresto ng Senado
(Rose Miranda/Boyet Jadulco/Nilo Marasigan)
Binigyan-diin kahapon ni Senate President Manny Villar na ipaaaresto ng Senado si dating Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano kung hindi ito dadalo sa imbestigasyon ng joint committees sa Hello Garci scandal ngayong Biyernes ng umaga.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2007
I.BANNER STORIES
1.Philippine Daily Inquirer
Palace calls key players in NBN deal Mendoza, Neri meet with Ermita
By Michael Lim Ubac, Tony Bergonia, Norman Bordadora
Inquirer
Last updated 02:27am (Mla time) 09/07/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita Thursday summoned to a closed-door meeting the alleged main players in the national broadband network (NBN) project, Transportation and Communication Secretary Leandro Mendoza and former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri.
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2. The Manila Times
Speaker tells son: Testify on ZTE deal
By Maricel V. Cruz Reporter
The controversial broadband deal is shaping up to be a battle between political giants—an irrepressible Speaker on one side and officials of the administration on the other.
Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. said his son should testify if summoned to an investigation into the deal, clarifying his son has no interest in moves to impeach Comelec Chairman Benjamin Abalos.
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3. The Philippine Star
2 ex-CA justices seek TRO on ‘Garci’ probe
By Mike Frialde and Perseus Echeminada
Friday, September 7, 2007
Two former justices of the Court of Appeals (CA) yesterday asked the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order to stop the Senate from conducting its reinvestigation into the controversial “Hello, Garci” wiretapping incident.
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4. The Daily Tribune
Big business to fight for amnesty, pardon for Estrada, Erap to stay in Tanay if convicted — Puno
From all indications, Malacañang appears to already know that the Sandiganbayan Special Division will be handing a guilty verdict for accused President Joseph Estrada, as this early, President Arroyo’s political adviser and concurrent Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno yesterday announced during a TV interview that Estrada will remain in his Tanay, Rizal, estate should he be convicted by the anti-graft court.
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5. Malaya
Neri on the spot, on P200M bribe, $198M padding is news to me: Abalos
BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR
EXECUTIVE Secretary Eduardo Ermita yesterday said he would ask former National Economic Development Authority head Romulo Neri to verify reports that he was offered bribe money to support the $329 million National Broadband Network contract with Chinese firm ZTE Corporation.
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6. Manila Bulletin
APEC Leaders’ Summit opens
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GMA and Bush schedule private meeting Global warming, free trade, & poverty are priority topics
By GENALYN D. KABILING
SYDNEY — President Arroyo arrived here last night to attend the 15th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit and hold private meetings with US President George W. Bush and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi.
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7. Abante
Kanya-kanyang Palusot!
Sa pormal na pagsisimula ngayon ng re-opening ng ‘Hello Garci’ probe sa Senado, nanindigan kahapon ang Malacañang na hindi pa rin makakaasa ng kooperasyon nila ang Mataas na Kapulungan.
Kasabay nito, kanya-kanya rin ng dahilan ang mga iimbita-hang personalidad para lamang makaiwas sa pagdalo sa Senate hearing.
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8. Abante-Tonite
ERAP MAGPAPAKULONG SA MUNTI
Ni Bernard Taguinod
Sa National Bilibid Prison (NBP) sa Muntinlupa City gustong magpakulong ni dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada kapag hinatulan ito ng guilty sa kasong plunder sa Sandiganbayan sa susunod na linggo.
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9. People’s Journal Tonight
SUE ME!
By: Lee Ann P. Ducusin
Abalos ready to defend self; welcomes impeachment
BELEAGUERED Commission on Elections chairman Benjamin Abalos yesterday welcomed the impeachment complaint to be filed against him in the House of Representatives next week.
Abalos said the impeachment complaint set to be filed by Iloilo Vice Gov. Rolex Suplico would give him a chance to give his side of the allegations that he brokered the $329-million national broadband network contract between the Philippine government and Chinese state-run firm ZTE Corp.
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10. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Doble namemera?
Nagprotesta kahapon ang mga gobernador at mayor sa buong bansa laban sa pasya ng Senado na busisiin muli ang kontrobersiyal na “Hello Garci.”
Kinuwestiyon ng mga lokal na opisyal ang muling imbestigasyon sa pagwa-wiretap ng militar sa mga opisyal noong nakaraang 2004 elections na kabilang diumano si dating Comelec Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano dahil ito ay base lamang sa testimonya ng isang “discredited” at “di mapagkakatiwalaang witness.”
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SC asked to stop ‘Garci’ probe , 2 ex-CA justices file for TRO
By Leila Salaverria, Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., Christine Avendaño
Inquirer
Last updated 05:00am (Mla time) 09/07/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Saying the issue would further divide the country, two retired appellate court justices Thursday asked the Supreme Court to stop the Senate’s reopening of the “Hello Garci” controversy to probe President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s alleged involvement in electoral fraud as purportedly shown by wiretapped phone conversations.
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Ex-CA justices seek TRO vs Senate ‘Hello Garci’ probe
By Benjamin B. Pulta and Angie M. Rosales
Malacañang does not only have Executive Order 464 and Memorandum Circular 108, the twin presidential gag orders, to stonewall the Senate hearings on the wiretapped conversations. It also has two retired Court of Appeals (CA) justices going to the high court to seek a stop to the Senate probe of the “Hello Garci” tapes.
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House set to finally OK resetting of barangay, SK polls
The principal author of the bill seeking to move the scheduled Oct. 29 simultaneous barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections to the second Monday of May 2009 has expressed confidence the measure would be approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading next week.
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Why not ask Gloria? Editorial
It seems the smell of dung flying around the already stinking halls of Malacañang after the P330-million contract with Chinese firm ZTE for a government broadband Internet grid hit the fan is becoming more malodorous over time.
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Garci won’t show up, but Doble, 2 others to testify in probe
By Efren L. Danao Senior Reporter
Former elections commissioner Virgilio Garcillano won’t show up but three other vital resource witnesses have confirmed their attendance at the start of the Senate hearing Friday on the “Hello, Garci” tapes.
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Senate to tackle JPEPA, nat’l budget — Villar
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By HANNAH L. TORREGOZA
Despite the pressure the "Hello Garci" wiretap investigation is expected to bring, Senate President Manuel Villar, Jr. said the Upper Chamber will stick to its "multi-tasking skills" in undertaking simultaneous deliberations on important bills and discussions including the ratification of the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Doble tags Arroyo aide, Bishop Villegas defends role
By Christine Avendaño
Inquirer
Last updated 01:34am (Mla time) 09/08/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- A Malacañang official was involved in whisking away from a Roman Catholic seminary a military agent who said he took part in the recording of the "Hello Garci" tape. He was reportedly set to reveal its contents until a Catholic bishop asked him to leave the seminary to join his family.
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2. The Manila Times
Doble says ‘Medy,’ bishop coerced him
By Efren L. Danao Senior Reporter
The much-anticipated “Hello, Garci” hearing Friday brought out a new mystery character named “Medy” and raised suspicions against Bishop Socrates Villegas—until talks got bogged down on procedural matters.
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3. The Philippine Star
JDV’s son confirms $10-M Abalos bribe
By Iris Gonzales and Rainier Allan Ronda
Saturday, September 8, 2007
The son of Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. confirmed yesterday that Chairman Benjamin Abalos of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) offered him $10 million to back out of competition with Chinese firm ZTE Corp. for a national broadband contract.
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4. The Daily Tribune
GMA aide claimed military ready to use force to get Doble, Ong out of safehouse
Gloria links to cover-up exposed
By Angie M. Rosales
President Arroyo’s hand in silencing former military spy, T/Sgt. Vidal Doble Jr., and preventing him from exposing the truth two years ago behind the wiretapped conversations that caught her and her then poll cheat operator was shown up in yesterday’s revived Senate hearing on the “Hello Garci” controversy, with key witness Doble, along with Balanga Bishop Socrates Villegas’ statement pointing to the presence of Mrs. Arroyo’s close aide, Remedios “Medy” Poblador, in the residence of then military chief Gen. Efren Abu, where Doble’s abducted wife and children were virtual hostages.
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5. Malaya
Doble tags Gloria, aide in ‘cover-up’
Says he was asked not to testify on ‘Garci’ probe
BY JP LOPEZ AND DENNIS GADIL
FORMER intelligence agent T/Sgt. Vidal Doble yesterday said a confidante of President Arroyo had offered him help on condition that he not testify on the "Hello Garci" controversy.
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6. Manila Bulletin
Communist rebels offered amnesty
House activates committees to study EO 1377 Amnesty essential to attaining peace, says GMA
By DAVID CAGAHASTIAN
President Arroyo issued last Thursday Proclamation No. 1377 offering amnesty to members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and other communist rebel groups in the country.
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7. Abante
CONFIDANTE NI GLORIA IDINAWIT NI DOBLE
Nina BOYET JADULCO, ROSE MIRANDA, NILO MARASIGAN at IRISH ANN CRUZ
Ipinatawag ng Senado ang personal confidante ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo upang magpaliwanag sa naging papel nito noong 2005 upang mahadla-ngan ang pagkanta ni dating ISAFP agent Vidal Doble sa nalalaman nito sa ‘Hello Garci’ scandal.
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ABALOS NAYARI SA POWER PLAY
Ni Boyet Jadulco
Ibinunyag ng isang administration senator na ang naglalagablab na isyu ng iregularidad sa broadband deal ng Pilipinas at China ay resulta ng power play ng mga naglalabanang opisyales ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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9. People’s Journal Tonight
Girl, 13, raped, mutilated beside rotting corpses!
By: Emil G. Gamos & Erick Silverio
THE stench of decaying, worm-infested bodies probably served as an aphrodisiac.
A cemetery became the perfect turn on for a druggie, who raped a squirming, screaming 13-year-old girl beside foul-smelling tombs Wednesday night in Baliuag, Bulacan. After pumping his fluids into the wasted victim, the suspect stabbed her in the face. Then 12 times more in the body.
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9/12
By: Jester P. Manalastas
THE moment of truth comes on September 12.
The Sandiganbayan Special Division yesterday announced that the much-awaited verdict in the plunder case of deposed President Joseph Estrada will be handed down on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
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10. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Kumita ako – Doble
Ni Malou Escudero
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Umamin sa harap ng Senado si ex-Army Sgt. Vidal Doble na kumita siya ng P2 milyon mula kay dating National Bureau of Investigation deputy director Samuel Ong para patunayang totoo ang usapang na-wiretap sa telepono sina Pangulong Arroyo at ex-Comelec Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano tungkol sa pandaraya sa eleksiyon noong 2004 presidential elections.
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II. POLITICAL
Pro-, anti-Arroyo senators clash over Doble testimony
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Inquirer
Last updated 01:33am (Mla time) 09/08/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The Senate inquiry reviving the "Hello Garci" controversy turned into the most heated skirmish yet between administration and opposition lawmakers since the opening of the 14th Congress.
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Garci’ probe witness implicates GMA aide
By Christina Mendez
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Former military intelligence agent Vidal Doble claimed a supposed personal secretary of President Arroyo had offered help in exchange for his not testifying on the “Hello, Garci” wiretap recordings scandal.
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Erap verdict out Sept. 12
By Sandy Araneta
Saturday, September 8, 2007
The Sandiganbayan set yesterday the promulgation of the plunder and perjury cases filed against former President Joseph Estrada on Sept. 12.
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Senate-Palace legal clash from gag order seen
Senators would likely gear up for another round of legal fight with Malacanang as the Palace appeared out to have rendered the chamber useless in carrying out proceedings, not only in investigating the “Hello Garci” issue but other matters as well, including those related to passing legislation, by making the so-called gag order on government officials an encompassing concern of the Executive.
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Doble links GMA aide to Garci scam
By: Paul M. Gutierrez
THE Senate yesterday formally started its reinvestigation of the controversial “Hello Garci” scandal with only former military intelligence officer, T/Sgt. Vidal Doble, in attendance.
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
RP, China to review broadband project , Cabinet to take up deal and recommend action
By Juliet Labog-Javellana
Inquirer
Last updated 01:31am (Mla time) 09/10/2007
SYDNEY -- On the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit here, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo talked with Chinese President Hu Jintao Sunday about the controversial national broadband network (NBN) project whose $329-million contract was won by China’s ZTE Corp.
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2. The Manila Times
ZTE deal faces review
GMA, China president want broadband issue settled
By Angelo S. Samonte, Reporter
President Arroyo and Chinese President Hu Jintao have instructed their trade ministers to review the national broadband network contract in an effort to resolve the controversial deal.
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3. The Philippine Star
RP, China agree to resolve ZTE case
By Paolo Romero
Monday, September 10, 2007
SYDNEY (via PLDT) - The political ramifications of the controversial $330-million national broadband network (NBN) contract have prompted President Arroyo to discuss the deal with her Chinese counterpart to resolve the issue, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said here yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20070909134
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4. The Daily Tribune
Politicians show solid Erap moral support, flock to Polk St. residence
In a strong show of support for deposed President Joseph Estrada whose promulgation on charges of plunder is scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 12, political opposition senators yesterday took the opportunity to provide him moral support as they flocked to l Polk St. in Greenhills, San Juan City, the residence of the accused leader, who had been given two hours to saty in his residence by the court to enable him to confer with his lawyers.
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http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20070910hed1.html
5. Malaya
Blue Ribbon asked to summon Abalos, Nene: Comelec chief cannot invoke EO 464
BY JP LOPEZ
SENATE minority leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. yesterday asked the Blue Ribbon committee to summon Elections chair Benjamin Abalos to respond to allegations that he brokered the broadband deal.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sept10/news1.htm
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6. Manila Bulletin
US to help RP strengthen borders
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With modern vessels, surveillance equipment; RP, US will also step up free trade talks
By GENALYN D. KABILING
SYDNEY, Australia (Via PLDT) — The United States is willing to assist the Philippine government reinforce its border facilities, including modern sea vessels and surveillance equipment, to curb the movement of lawless elements.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20070910102589.html
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7. Abante
METRO MAYORS ALL-OUT KAY ERAP
Bilang pagpapakita ng kanilang suporta kay dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada, anim na metro mayors na kaalyado ng opposisyon ang magpapadala ng kani-kanilang delegasyon sa Sandiganbayan sa darating na Miyerkules sa Sandiganbayan sa darating na Miyerkules sa pagbaba ng hatol sa kinahaharap na plunder case nito.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep1007/main.htm
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8. Abante-Tonite
ALALAY NI GLORIA PUPUWERSAHIN SA GARCI
Nina Rey Marfil at Grace Velasco
Sa kabila ng espekulasyong mag-ala Garcillano sa pagtatago, pupuwersahin ng Mataas na Kapulungan ng Kongreso na humarap sa imbestigasyon ang isa sa trusted aide ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na itinuturong timon sa paglilipat ng kustodya kay dating Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) agent T/Sgt. Vidal Doble mula San Carlos Seminary.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep1007/main.htm
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9. People’s Journal Tonight
BI asked to probe 'alien' TUP exec
By: Paul M. Gutierrez
A SHINING samurai. Dr. John S. Imlan probably thought that wielding this mighty phallic symbol denoted strength and sowed fear among students at the Technological University of the Philippines. It turned out to be a weapon of dishonor, opening a Pandora’s box which revealed his questionable Canadian citizenship, among others.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-09-10&sec=1&aid=30909
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10. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Erap huwag patawarin
Monday, September 10, 2007
“Huwag patawarin si Erap”
Ito ang idiniin kahapon ng social activist na si Fr. Romeo Intengan, SJ, na nagsabing “Para sa kabutihan ng lahat ang pardon para kay dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada, kung matagpuang guilty sa salang plunder, ay maaaring magbigay ng maling senyales at kumpiyansa sa mga gumagawa ng krimen sa lipunan.”
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20070909122
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II. POLITICAL
Erap ‘100 percent’ confident of acquittal
By Mike Frialde
Monday, September 10, 2007
Former President Joseph Estrada and his lawyers expressed confidence that he will be acquitted, three days before the Sandiganbayan hands down its verdict on his plunder and perjury case.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20070909136
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Senators want to summon GMA aide
By Christina Mendez
Monday, September 10, 2007
Opposition senators yesterday challenged Malacañang to allow Undersecretary Remedios “Medy” Poblador to come out in the open, and testify at the reopened Senate hearings on the “Hello, Garci” wiretap controversy.
Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano debunked Secretary to the Cabinet Ricardo Saludo’s statement over the weekend that Medy acted on her own in helping ex-Intelligence agent Vidal Doble Jr. get out of the San Carlos Seminary on June 13, 2005.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20070909138
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Medy and Lupita K. not only ones who ride with Arroyo
By Christine Avendaño
Inquirer
Last updated 04:53am (Mla time) 09/10/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Well-known television director Lupita Kashiwahara said Sunday she was amused when she heard opposition Sen. Panfilo Lacson say that she and presidential aide Remedios “Medy” Poblador were the only ones allowed the privilege of riding in the presidential car with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view_article.php?article_id=87627
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NBN deal aayusin
Monday, September 10, 2007
Nagkasundo sina Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at Chinese President Hu Jintao sa kanilang bilateral talks sa Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting kahapon sa Sydney, Australia na aayusin ng kanyang Gabinete ang mga lumilitaw na isyu ukol sa National Broadband Network contract sa ZTE Corporation ng China.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20070909128
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Senate has been nemesis of both Estrada, Arroyo
By Amando Doronila
Inquirer
Last updated 05:03am (Mla time) 09/10/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Just as the Sandiganbayan brings closure to the six-year trial of the P4-billion plunder case against deposed President Joseph Estrada, the Senate has reopened hearings on the contentious “Hello Garci” wiretapped tapes.
Based on fresh developments, the hearings promise to be open-ended.
This time, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is on the carpet, accused of attempting to tamper with the 2004 presidential election returns.
http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/columns/view_article.php?article_id=87628
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Medy’ acted alone? Tell us another, say Ping, Peter
BY DENNIS GADIL
SENATORS Panfilo Lacson and Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday said there was no way that Palace official Remedios "Medy" Poblador acted on her own during the San Carlos Seminary "crisis" in June 2005.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sept10/news4.htm
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Bicol NPs start recruitment by raiding Kampi ranks
By Rhaydz B. Barcia, Correspondent
Legazpi City: Kampi, the leading political party that catapulted President Arroyo to the presidency in 2004, is said to be slowly disintegrating in Bicol as political realignment has started in the region three years before the 2010 presidential elections.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/sept/10/yehey/prov/20070910pro1.html
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GMA, Hu Jintao agree to sort out $ 330-M telecom contract with ZTE
SYDNEY (Via PLDT) — In a bid to keep bilateral trade relations intact, President Arroyo and Chinese President Hu Jintao yesterday agreed to sort out the controversy generated by 0-million telecommunications contract with China-based ZTE Corporation.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20070910102591.html
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Presidential pardon for Estrada makes sense, religious leader says
A religious leader said yesterday that a presidential pardon for former president Joseph Estrada, if he is found guilty of plunder, "makes sense" as it would help President Arroyo achieve her legacy agenda
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20070910102592.html
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Estrada to file appeal with SC if found guilty
By Francis Earl A. Cueto, Reporter
DETAINED former President Joseph Estrada will file an appeal with the Supreme Court if he is found guilty of plunder by the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/sept/10/yehey/top_stories/20070910top2.html
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SENADO PAHIHIRAPAN KAY POBLADOR
Dadaan sa butas ng karayom ang mga senador bago mapapayag ang Malacañang na padaluhin sa senate inquiry ang presidential aide na nakaladkad sa ginagawang imbestigasyon hinggil sa ‘Hello Garci’ scandal at sa iba pang opisyal na maaanyahahan dito.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep1007/main.htm
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EDITORIAL Halatadong kabado
Halatang kabado ang kampo ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo hinggil kay Remedios ‘Medy’ Poblador.
Kung hindi ba naman ay bakit tila aligaga sila at umaapelang hindi na ito kailangan pang maisalang sa hearing dahil sa katwiran nilang malilihis lamang ang imbestigasyon ng joint committee sa ‘Hello Garci’ scandal.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep1007/main.htm
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Budget war' sasabog sa Kongreso
(Rey Marfil)
Matapos magkainitan sa pantay na partehan ng pork barrel fund sa pagitan ng mga senador kahit limitado ang constituency ng mga kongresista, isang panibagong giyera ang susuungin ng mga kampon ni House Speaker Jose De Venecia Jr. sa pagsisimula ng budget hearing sa Mataas na Kapulungan ng Kongreso.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep1007/main.htm
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Estrada says he’s not afraid of court verdict
By Kristine L. Alave, Christian V. Esguerra, Dona Pazzibugan
Inquirer
Last updated 01:28am (Mla time) 09/11/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- His family is prepared for the worst. So is Joseph Estrada.
“Hindi ako makikiusap sa kanila. Kahit ilagay nila ako sa Muntinlupa, nakahanda ako (I will not plead with them. Even if they put me in Muntinlupa, I am ready),” the ousted President said as the nation awaits the Sandiganbayan’s promulgation Wednesday of its verdict in the P4-billion plunder case.
Estrada, in a brief interview with reporters, said he was not afraid of the court’s ruling.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view_article.php?article_id=87824
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2. The Manila Times
Teves: Still time to drop ZTE deal
Finance Secretary Margarito Teves said Monday that it was not too late to cancel controversial broadband contract.
Teves made the comment as the son of Speaker Jose de Venecia filed a Supreme Court case on Monday to stop the deal from pushing through.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/sept/11/yehey/top_stories/20070911top1.html
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3. The Philippine Star
Jinggoy: Erap to be convicted
By Christina Mendez
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Opposition Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said their family is “expecting the worst” when the Sandiganbayan Special Division hands down its verdict tomorrow on the plunder and perjury charges against his father, former President Joseph Estrada.
The senator said they have received reports that the former president will likely be found guilty of plunder.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20070910127
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4. The Daily Tribune
People have acquitted me — Erap
By Angie M. Rosales
09/11/2007
Accused President Estrada is resigned to be handed a conviction by the Sandiganbayan Special Division justices led by presiding Justice Teresita de Castro but said the guilty verdict no longer matters to him, as he knows that the Filipino people have already acquitted him, what with 66 percent of Filipinos saying he is not corrupt and another 65 percent saying he will not be getting a fair decision from the courts.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20070911hed1.html
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5. Malaya
Abalos offered me $10M, says JDV’s son
In exchange for dropping broadband bid
BY ASHZEL HACHERO
A SON of Speaker Jose de Venecia yesterday said he has been receiving death threats through text messages since his disclosure that Comelec chairman Benjamin Abalos offered him $10 million to back out from the P329 million National Broadband Network project.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sept11/news1.htm
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6. Manila Bulletin
Senate warns against ignoring subpoenas
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Governors urge senators to end ‘Hello Garci’ probe Villar asked to compel presence of witnesses
By MARIO B. CASAYURAN
The Senate yesterday warned persons who refuse subpoenas to appear before any of its committees, particularly on the controversial "Hello Garci" wiretapping scandal, that they could be cited for contempt and placed under its custody.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20070911102653.html
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7. Abante
ERAP: ABSWELTO NA AKO!
Hindi na umano mahalaga kay dating Pangulong Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada kung anuman ang maging hatol sa kanya ng Sandiganbayan bukas dahil mas importante sa kanya ang pagpapawalang-sala o pag-aabswelto sa kanya ng taumbayan.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep1107/main.htm
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8. Abante-Tonite
3 TESTIGO VS ABALOS
(Rey Marfil/With Bernard Taguinod)
Itinuturing ngayon ng Mataas na Kapulungan ng Kongreso na madidiin si Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos kapag naisalang sa Senate blue ribbon committee ang tatlong pangunahing testigo na kanilang inimbitahan kaugnay ng isasagawang imbestigasyon hinggil sa broadband scandal.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep1107/main.htm
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9. People’s Journal Tonight
DEATH THREATS
By: Alvin Murcia
Anonymous text messages warn House Speaker’s son
NUMEROUS death threats were received by the son of House Speaker Jose de Venecia after he alleged that Commission on Elections chairman Benjamin Abalos tried to offer him US$10 million to back out of the bidding for the National Broadband Network project.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-09-11&sec=1&aid=31067
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10. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Live coverage kay Erap giit
Nina Angie Dela Cruz at Joy Cantos
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Nanawagan kahapon ang Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas sa Sandiganbayan na payagan ang mga mamamahayag na makapagsagawa ng “live coverage” sa pagbasa ng hatol sa kasong plunder laban kay dating Pangulong Joseph “Erap” Estrada bukas.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20070910146
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II. POLITICAL
Doble faces raps for disclosure
By Marvin Sy
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Malacañang said yesterday that ex-intelligence agent Vidal Doble could be charged with violating Article 229 of the Revised Penal Code for disclosing the contents of the controversial “Hello, Garci” tape.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20070910131
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Garci tigil na!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Ipinalabas kahapon ng mga lokal na opisyal sa buong bansa ang isang resolusyong kumokondena sa muling pagbuklat ng Hello Garci wiretapping scandal at nananawagan sa Senado na itigil na ang imbestigasyon dito
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20070910148
Palace likely to invoke EO 464 if Medy is subpoenaed by Senate
BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR
MALACAÑANG might not allow undersecretary Remedies "Medy" Poblador to appear at the Senate’s inquiry into the "Hello Garci" wiretapping issue, chief presidential legal counsel Sergio Antonio Apostol said yesterday.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sept11/news5.htm
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Miriam wants crack at Doble
By Efren L. Danao Senior Reporter
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago asked the Senate Committee on Defense Monday that she be given the first stab at former intelligence agent Vidal Doble once the committee’s investigation of the “Hello, Garci” probe resumes.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/sept/11/yehey/top_stories/20070911top6.html
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Erap ready to accept court verdict tomorrow
By BRENDA PIQUERO
Detained former President Joseph Estrada said yesterday "I am ready" to accept the court verdict tomorrow hoping that whatever the decision is, should carry with it the "purest of clarity" that will satisfy the nation who will look at the Sandiganbayan ruling "thru the prism of history."
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20070911102655.html
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