Praise for Sen Pimentel (inching towards redemption from his conduct at the Villar senate investigations, Why is it that people I admire greatly seem to sell themselves for a pittance during the twilight of their lives.)
\nFail for the Comelec official who rail roaded the purchase order without bidding.
\nPraise for Commissioner Melo for not signing.<\/p>\n
Amid allegations of overpricing, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday canceled the awarding of the P690-million contract for the supply and delivery of the ballot secrecy folders that will be used in the May 2010 polls.
\nThe decision was announced a day after Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. revealed that the poll body bought nearly two million ballot secrecy folders at an overpriced rate of P380 each.
\nvia Comelec cancels P690-M contract for ballot folders – Nation – GMANews.TV – Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs – Latest Philippine News<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Praise for Sen Pimentel (inching towards redemption from his conduct at the Villar senate investigations, Why is it that people I admire greatly seem to sell themselves for a pittance during the twilight of their lives.) Fail for the Comelec official who rail roaded the purchase order without bidding. Praise for Commissioner Melo for not … <\/p>\n