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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 06:59 PM PST

Smartmatic-TIM gets P1.2 billion PCOS machine refurbishing deal
Ang Malaya Net
Smartmatic–Total Information Management is getting the PhP1.2-billion refurbishing deal for 80,000 precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines to be used in 2016 National Elections. The contract includes diagnostic services, refurbishing and replacement ...
Against recommendation of own lawyers, Comelec gave Smartmatic P1.2-billion ...InterAksyon
Smartmatic bags P1.2-B contract with ComelecABS CBN News
Comelec okays PCOS repairs contract with SmartmaticRappler
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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 06:56 PM PST

Six face raps for firing guns in viral video
ABS CBN News
MANILA - The Philippine National Police is preparing to file charges of illegal possession and illegal discharge of firearms against six individuals caught firing their guns in a viral video. Acting PNP chief Leonardo Espina said the six men have been identified ...
Cases of indiscriminate firing double from last year's -- PNPBusinessWorld Online Edition
6 gun-toting holidaymakers identifiedInquirer.net
Viral: Video shows indiscriminate firing on New Year's EveRappler

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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 06:01 PM PST

P700,000 found inside NBI jail
Tempo
Manila, Philippines – National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents have discovered P700,000 in P1,000 and P5,000 bills inside the NBI temporary detention center of 20 high-profile inmates of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). The money was placed inside the ...
Probe set of money trail from NBP to NBIInquirer.net
Drug lords at NBI got cash – DOJPhilippine Star
How did P700,000 get into NBI detention facility? – De LimaManila Bulletin
Manila Standard Today -ABS CBN News
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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 05:57 PM PST

Davao City Mayor Duterte to revive P5k reward for info on violations of ...
GMA News
After noting some violations of the firecracker ban in the recently ended New Year revelry, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is planning to revive a P5,000 reward for information on violators. Duterte made the announcement on his Sunday television program ...
Zero firecracker casualty in Duterte country for the 14th straight yearBusinessWorld Online Edition
Duterte: Firecracker ban is year-roundSun.Star
Duterte reviving P5,000 reward for info on firecracker ban violatorsMinda News

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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 08:26 AM PST

Noy wants BBL, investor-friendly laws this year
Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - The Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and measures aimed to attract investments are among 18 of 29 priority bills President Aquino wants passed this year, a Malacañang official said yesterday. Press Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said ...
Moro draft, 17 measures get priorityManila Standard Today
Palace identifies priority bills for 2015Business Mirror
Aquino asks Congress to pass at least 18 of 29 priority administration billsInterAksyon
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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 08:06 AM PST

Ex-negotiator: Political will, sincerity key to peace talks
Inquirer.net
CITY OF ILAGAN—For the government's peace talks with communist rebels to move forward, both panels need sincerity and political will, a former government peace negotiator said. Rep. Silvestre Bello III, who represents 1BAP party-list group and a former ...
#AnimatED: All hands on deck for peaceRappler
Govt, Reds swap barbs again; peace gab iffyManila Standard Today
Aquino adviser accused of scuttling resumption of peace talks with rebelsMindanao Examiner
ABS CBN News -Gulf Today
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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 07:08 PM PST

Treasurer's office in Kabacan, Cotabato ransacked; close to P.5M cash taken
GMA News
KABACAN, Cotabato - Close to half a million pesos cash and more than P200,000 worth of checks were lost when unidentified suspects ransacked the Office of the Treasurer in Kabacan, Cotabato during the New Year's revelry. The theft was discovered only ...
Treasurer's office in North Cotabato town ransackedInterAksyon

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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 08:24 AM PST

VP rushes aid to storm-hit Cebu
Manila Standard Today
CEBU CITY – SIX days after typhoon Seniang struck Cebu province, Vice President Jejomar Binay was the first national official to have visited the areas, distributed relief goods and condoled with the family who lost 12 members to the typhoon. At least 15 of ...
Temp road for trucks opensSun.Star
Binay gives aid to Seniang victims in Cebu, says govt gave timely infoInterAksyon
Binay says meager office funds didn't stop serviceInquirer.net
Asianjournal.com
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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 05:20 PM PST