The controversial Chair Benjamin Abalos has announced his resignation today as Chairman of COMELEC (Commision on Elections).
Remember that the beleaguered Chair on Thursday said he will not resign his post over his implication in the controversial national broadband network (NBN) project. Abalos said this in the middle of his clamor from various sectors for him to step down over accusations that he brokered, in exchange for his alleged commissions, the $329.48 million deal between the government and China’s Zhong Xing Telecommunications Equipment (ZTE) Corp. for the implementation of the NBN project.
STARRING: ZTE Corporation, China’s largest listed telecommunications equipment provider specializing in offering customized network solutions for telecom carriers worldwide. Reportedly won the $329-million contract for the national broadband network (NBN) project with the Philippine government.
The Sandigan Bayan court said, Former Philippine President, Guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
Ngayong umaga napanuod ko ang hatol kay Erap, Guilty ang binigay sa kanyan ng Sandigan Bayan. Tama ang aking hinala. Sa kabilang banda, nakakalungkot din naman dahil sa kanyang edad naparusahan ang dating Pangulo ng ating bansa sa mga paratang na idiniin sa kanya. Siya ay nabigyan ng Life Imprisonment Reclusion Perpetua, paliwanag ni Fortun, hindi ito pang habambuhay na pagkabilanggo, siya ay makukulong ng maximum na 40 years. Kung iisipin, parang habambuhay na din dahil matanda na si Erap (70 years old) at halos duon na lamang nya hihintayin ang kanyang kamatayan.
After six years of waiting, Former President Joseph Estrada’s promulgation of plunder case is set on Wednesday 9m, September 12, 2007, Manila. Five days to wait and the verdict for Erap will be issued by the Sandiganbayan.
In the news, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales quoted, “i understand that if the former President is convicted, it will be hard for some people. But we need to abide by the rule of law or else it will lose its credibility.”
Whatever the verdict is, it is time for us to accept the decision. We have to respect our Justice System. We have to move on.
September 12 would be a remarkable day for Filipinos. The long wait is over. Let our democracy decide. Whether guilty or not guilty.
Gwapotel, a project by MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando which was opened last May 14, 2007. It is located at Bonifacio Drive in Intramuros, where clients pay only P25 for a day’s stay while a shower costs P5.
The hotel-like project serves most of our small-businessman, workers and transients who find place to sleep in the city at a very low cost.
“The hotel is the rebuilt National Power Corp. Building on the famous strip. Separate quarters with double-bunk beds for men and women are available. Cheap breakfast and brunch at the canteen are among the amenities” quoted Manila Times.
The concept i think was copied in Tokyo where travelers in the city prefer to stay rather than going home. But the Tokyo’s facility is a bit smaller (you have to squeeze yourself in a tomblike structure and built on top of the other) than Gwapotel. If you have time, give a try and stay at Gwapotel.
Praise to the Makati Police and Chief Gilbert Cruz for uploading their one of a kind video campaign. Using the power of internet, these videos were uploaded at Youtube. Various Modus Operandis circulating in Metro Manila and nearby provinces were re-enacted by the Makati police themselves.
An example of their video, “Criminal Modus Operandi - ATM Scam”.
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