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August 24, 2011
Details on 2004 presidential election fraud coming out

Money flowed like water in May 2004, but no one is saying where all of it went and how it was used.

“We need to ask the crucial questions which Mayuga failed to ask. We need to pursue and undertake legislative remedies to ensure that election fraud is stamped out…” – Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño

Money flowed like water in May 2004, but no one is saying where all of it went and how it was used.

August 3, 2011
Senator Zubiri resigns

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 3, 2011, 4:00 P.M.) - While maintaining that he won honestly in the 2007 elections and lashing at his detractors, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri announced this afternoon that he is resigning from the Senate to preserve his honor and that of his family and political party.

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 3, 2011, 4:00 P.M.) - While maintaining that he won honestly in the 2007 elections and lashing at his detractors, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri announced this afternoon that he is resigning from the Senate to preserve his honor and that of his family and political party.

The past days.The national media was abuzz with the possible resignation of Zubiri over serious allegations that the 2007 senatorial elections was rigged in his favor.

August 1, 2011
Garci: Time to move on, and forget too

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Philippines (July 31, 2011) - For Virgilio Garcillano of 'Hello Garci' notoriety, it's time the country forget the issue of 2004 election fraud and start moving on.

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Philippines (July 31, 2011) - For Virgilio Garcillano of 'Hello Garci' notoriety, it's time the country forget the issue of 2004 election fraud and start moving on.

He is willing to help the Aquino administration in crafting electoral reforms and he even called for an education campaign on the electoral process.

“I can contribute... We are talking about elections, which I am known for. I already said we should start by educating our people," he said.

July 19, 2011
PPCRV wants closure on ‘Hello Garci’ scandal

MANILA, July 18, 2011— The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) supports moves to solve past cases of electoral fraud especially the Hello Garci scandal.

MANILA, July 18, 2011— The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) supports moves to solve past cases of electoral fraud especially the Hello Garci scandal.

Henrietta de Villa, PPCRV chairperson, said that until those accountable for a crime have been revealed and justice has been served, the case cannot be put to rest.

“They should run after all those who had a hand in the mega cheating in the 2004 and 2007 elections,” said de Villa.

July 18, 2011
Probe of 2004, 2007 poll fraud getting off the ground

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - A cue from a Malacañang legal team that now assesses the “value and plausibility” of the allegations of two key witnesses is all the Department of Justice (DOJ) needs to start the formal investigation of  perceived massive election fraud in 2004 and 2007.

MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2011) - A cue from a Malacañang legal team that now assesses the “value and plausibility” of the allegations of two key witnesses is all the Department of Justice (DOJ) needs to start the formal investigation of perceived massive election fraud in 2004 and 2007.

July 14, 2011
Pasacao mayor unfazed over recall petition

PASACAO, Camarines Sur (July 14, 2011) – The lady municipal mayor of Pasacao, Camarines Sur remains unfazed after a municipal councilor submitted a petition at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) seeking  a recall election aimed at ousting her.

PASACAO, Camarines Sur (July 14, 2011) – The lady municipal mayor of Pasacao, Camarines Sur remains unfazed after a municipal councilor submitted a petition at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) seeking  a recall election aimed at ousting her.