A sickness called Garci

Commentary | The reports of massive fraud are staring the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the face and Comelec chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. and Commissioner Rene Sarmiento still refuse to conduct a thorough investigation and act swiftly to prevent further damage. And they refuse to do so only because there are no witnesses. Perhaps the Comelec is afflicted with a serious illness called Garci.

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As fraud mars polls, ARMM takes centerstage


Manila protesters call for an end to electoral fraud. (Photo by Arkibong Bayan)

As the national canvassing of votes for the recently concluded senatorial and local elections go esfull-swing, all eyes are on the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) as massive fraud is alleged to have taken place in two of the region?s provinces while failure of elections has been declared in another.
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Garcia offers scholarships to poor students

DAVAO CITY — Newly proclaimed second district representative Vincent Garcia said one of his priority programs to help the poor sector is the scholarship programs which started since his first term of office with about 600 students enrolled yearly at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) in Obrero, Davao City
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