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Last post 04-29-2008, 5:58 AM by Nicolette. 9 replies.
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  •  03-06-2008, 3:28 AM 2676587

    FG linked to another alleged overprice

     I JUST CAN`T BELIVE WHAT I READ

    And the thing is that this kind of equipment are overpriced already from beginning to include. negotiation marginals the price at US1,9$ for shore include 20% discounts at this quantity

     

     

    "The loan for Phase 1 involves $50 million for 10 units of the x-ray machines and $100 million for 20 more units for Phase 2"

     

    "During the Nov. 2, 2007 budget hearing, BOC Commissioner Napoleon Morales said each unit of the x-ray machines cost $2.5 million.

    But according to comparative international prices of x-ray machines based on results of public biddings for the Los Angeles Harbor Department and the Iceland State Trading Center, each unit of the x-ray scanning machines from Nuctech costs only $1.9 million on the average, the resolution read."

     

    http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=111327

     


    ""Greeds
    And garbage are too thick-strewn
    To be swept up now, or invent
    Excuses that make them all needs.
    I just think it will happen, soon.""
  •  03-06-2008, 5:56 AM 2676654 in reply to 2676587

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

     Thats the same equipment from Nuctech but for half the price sold to the Emirates,, about $ 2.4 million

     

     

    RAK Customs to buy hi-tech container scanner from China

    Posted Date: 2/10/2006 12:42:00 PM

    Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Customs and Ports Department signed yesterday an Dh.15 million deal with a Chinese firm for the purchase of two hi-tech container scanning machines. Shaikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of RAK Customs and Ports Department, signed the agreement with Li Zhijun, Vice-President of Nuctech Company Limited, for the purchase of the advanced container scanning system which can inspect cargo containers without opening them. Mohammad Al Mehrizi, Director-General of the department, said that the static scanning machine, which can scan up to 200 containers per hour, would be installed at the Mina Saqr Port. "The new container scanning system would complement the development of the modern container terminal at the Mina Saqr Port," he said. Mehrizi said that the mobile scanning system would be placed in other ports and various entry points in the emirate. The mobile system would be able to scan up to 40 containers per hour. "The inst... full story

     

    http://www.middleastlogistics.com/story.asp?cat=12&p=12
    ""Greeds
    And garbage are too thick-strewn
    To be swept up now, or invent
    Excuses that make them all needs.
    I just think it will happen, soon.""
  •  03-06-2008, 5:28 PM 2677259 in reply to 2676654

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

    In the above link parts of the press statement are missing and the philippine deal at Nuctech´s website is missing WY?

    I know that my nabors Denmark's customs also buy the same equipment so i called them and ask how much they payed and again it´s less  half the price Philippines payed!!!

    It´s AMACING how the captain of the "Philippines" still can survive this so obvious scams against her fellow people even she personally involved or not she have to know whats going on!!

    And that her husband ever get close to be involved in this business deals are a a reason enough to wounder where the ship is going?

    Its not only smoke around FG ,it´s a full volcano eruption DIBA!!

    i quote: (source)

     http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79636/Controversies-linked-to-Jose-Miguel-Arroyo

     

    ZTE deal is just one of several controversies that have hounded the President's husband.

     

     

    Alleged P50-million payola for telecoms franchise bills


    In July 2001, Veronica "Bing" Rodrigo, former correspondence secretary and friend of President Arroyo, alleged that the First Gentleman received a P50-million bribe for the President to recall her veto of the franchise bills of the Philippine Communication Clearinghouse and APC Wireless Interface Network. Rodrigo retracted her accusations a few days later.

    Alleged use of PCSO funds as campaign funds

    In October 2001, Robert Rivero, axed consultant of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, alleged that First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used PCSO funds in the campaign of certain senatorial candidates and to bribe the media. He claimed that FG Arroyo paid P20.5 million to Bombo Radyo and Radio Mindanao Network; the PCSO and lotto draw announcements did not air in these stations, although some commentators aired pro-administration commentaries. The PCSO publicity department denied Rivero's accusations.

    Designation as OFW envoy

    In December 2002, President Arroyo designated Mike Arroyo as an OFW envoy so he could represent her in the countries she could not visit. However, critics assailed Arroyo's announcement when they learned that his activities as OFW envoy could be funded by a proposed overseas workers legal assistance fund. They feared that the Arroyo couple would use the funds for her 2004 campaign.

    While the President did not recall her husband's designation, the first gentleman voluntarily resigned.

    Jose Pidal expose

    Sen. Panfilo Lacson's Jose Pidal expose in 2003 further cast First Gentleman Arroyo in bad light. Lacson accused First Gentleman Arroyo of maintaining secret bank accounts to launder money from campaign contributions for the 1998 vice presidential bid of Gloria Arroyo.

    First Gentleman Arroyo denied the allegations. His brother, Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo took up the cudgels for him and claimed to be "Jose Pidal" before clamming up and invoking his "right to privacy" during a Senate investigation.

    Friend's involvement in importation of rotten rice

    Indian trader Kishore Hemlani, allegedly a close friend of First Gentleman Arroyo, also figured that year in a contract involving the importation of 600,000 metric tons of rotten rice worth P9.5 million from India.

    Stay in an expensive Las Vegas suite

    In 2005, First Gentleman Arroyo drew criticism for staying in a $20,000-a-night MGM Grand Villa in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales boxing match. Arroyo’s camp said the accommodation was complimentary and not paid for by public funds.

    Alleged receipt of jueteng payola

    In the same year, witnesses at the Senate hearings on jueteng claimed that First Gentleman Arroyo received protection money for the illegal numbers game. The First Gentleman denied the allegations and left the country momentarily to help "remove distractions and doubts from people’s minds" on President Arroyo's ability to run the government. The Palace, then embattled with both the jueteng and "Hello Garci" controversies, dismissed the accusations against the First Gentleman as mere concoctions by those who wanted to oust the President.

    Friend's involvement in fertilizer fund scam

    In 2006, the Senate wrapped up a series of hearings on the fertilizer fund scam and concluded that First Gentleman Arroyo's close friend and fellow Makati Rotarian Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc" Bolante diverted agricultural funds to the 2004 electoral campaign of President Arroyo.

    Alleged existence of multi-million dollar German bank account

    Later that year, then opposition Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that a member of the Arroyo family maintained a bank account in Germany amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. First Gentleman Arroyo flew to Germany and secured a certification from the bank to disprove Cayetano's claims. Upon his return, sought Cayetano's expulsion from Congress. - GMA News Research

     


    ""Greeds
    And garbage are too thick-strewn
    To be swept up now, or invent
    Excuses that make them all needs.
    I just think it will happen, soon.""
  •  03-07-2008, 1:09 PM 2677907 in reply to 2677259

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

    blondswede:

    In the above link parts of the press statement are missing and the philippine deal at Nuctech´s website is missing WY?

    I know that my nabors Denmark's customs also buy the same equipment so i called them and ask how much they payed and again it´s less  half the price Philippines payed!!!

    It´s AMACING how the captain of the "Philippines" still can survive this so obvious scams against her fellow people even she personally involved or not she have to know whats going on!!

    And that her husband ever get close to be involved in this business deals are a a reason enough to wounder where the ship is going?

    Its not only smoke around FG ,it´s a full volcano eruption DIBA!!

    i quote: (source)

     http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79636/Controversies-linked-to-Jose-Miguel-Arroyo

     

    ZTE deal is just one of several controversies that have hounded the President's husband.

     

     

    Alleged P50-million payola for telecoms franchise bills


    InJuly 2001, Veronica "Bing" Rodrigo, former correspondence secretary andfriend of President Arroyo, alleged that the First Gentleman received aP50-million bribe for the President to recall her veto of the franchisebills of the Philippine Communication Clearinghouse and APC WirelessInterface Network. Rodrigo retracted her accusations a few days later.

    Alleged use of PCSO funds as campaign funds

    InOctober 2001, Robert Rivero, axed consultant of Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office, alleged that First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used PCSOfunds in the campaign of certain senatorial candidates and to bribe themedia. He claimed that FG Arroyo paid P20.5 million to Bombo Radyo andRadio Mindanao Network; the PCSO and lotto draw announcements did notair in these stations, although some commentators airedpro-administration commentaries. The PCSO publicity department deniedRivero's accusations.

    Designation as OFW envoy

    InDecember 2002, President Arroyo designated Mike Arroyo as an OFW envoyso he could represent her in the countries she could not visit.However, critics assailed Arroyo's announcement when they learned thathis activities as OFW envoy could be funded by a proposed overseasworkers legal assistance fund. They feared that the Arroyo couple woulduse the funds for her 2004 campaign.

    While the President did not recall her husband's designation, the first gentleman voluntarily resigned.

    Jose Pidal expose

    Sen.Panfilo Lacson's Jose Pidal expose in 2003 further cast First GentlemanArroyo in bad light. Lacson accused First Gentleman Arroyo ofmaintaining secret bank accounts to launder money from campaigncontributions for the 1998 vice presidential bid of Gloria Arroyo.

    FirstGentleman Arroyo denied the allegations. His brother, Ignacio "Iggy"Arroyo took up the cudgels for him and claimed to be "Jose Pidal"before clamming up and invoking his "right to privacy" during a Senateinvestigation.

    Friend's involvement in importation of rotten rice

    Indiantrader Kishore Hemlani, allegedly a close friend of First GentlemanArroyo, also figured that year in a contract involving the importationof 600,000 metric tons of rotten rice worth P9.5 million from India.

    Stay in an expensive Las Vegas suite

    In2005, First Gentleman Arroyo drew criticism for staying in a$20,000-a-night MGM Grand Villa in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a MannyPacquiao-Erik Morales boxing match. Arroyo’s camp said theaccommodation was complimentary and not paid for by public funds.

    Alleged receipt of jueteng payola

    Inthe same year, witnesses at the Senate hearings on jueteng claimed thatFirst Gentleman Arroyo received protection money for the illegalnumbers game. The First Gentleman denied the allegations and left thecountry momentarily to help "remove distractions and doubts frompeople’s minds" on President Arroyo's ability to run the government.The Palace, then embattled with both the jueteng and "Hello Garci"controversies, dismissed the accusations against the First Gentleman asmere concoctions by those who wanted to oust the President.

    Friend's involvement in fertilizer fund scam

    In2006, the Senate wrapped up a series of hearings on the fertilizer fundscam and concluded that First Gentleman Arroyo's close friend andfellow Makati Rotarian Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc"Bolante diverted agricultural funds to the 2004 electoral campaign ofPresident Arroyo.

    Alleged existence of multi-million dollar German bank account

    Laterthat year, then opposition Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that amember of the Arroyo family maintained a bank account in Germanyamounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. First Gentleman Arroyoflew to Germany and secured a certification from the bank to disproveCayetano's claims. Upon his return, sought Cayetano's expulsion fromCongress. - GMA News Research

     


    I heard this news from Madrigal last week...but it doesn't surprise me anymore to know that FG is again involved....

    Accdg. to this public official (forgot to get his name) it's just a COINCIDENCE that FG was also in China when they closed the deal!!!!!!!

    FG together with Abalos were also  partners in that anomalous automated machine transaction but Ombudsman acquitted the two of them...

    what else is new? 

  •  04-17-2008, 9:37 PM 2715566 in reply to 2677907

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

    Nicolette:
    blondswede:

    In the above link parts of the press statement are missing and the philippine deal at Nuctech´s website is missing WY?

    I know that my nabors Denmark's customs also buy the same equipment so i called them and ask how much they payed and again it´s less  half the price Philippines payed!!!

    It´s AMACING how the captain of the "Philippines" still can survive this so obvious scams against her fellow people even she personally involved or not she have to know whats going on!!

    And that her husband ever get close to be involved in this business deals are a a reason enough to wounder where the ship is going?

    Its not only smoke around FG ,it´s a full volcano eruption DIBA!!

    i quote: (source)

     http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79636/Controversies-linked-to-Jose-Miguel-Arroyo

     

    ZTE deal is just one of several controversies that have hounded the President's husband.

     

    Alleged P50-million payola for telecoms franchise bills


    InJuly 2001, Veronica "Bing" Rodrigo, former correspondence secretary andfriend of President Arroyo, alleged that the First Gentleman received aP50-million bribe for the President to recall her veto of the franchisebills of the Philippine Communication Clearinghouse and APC WirelessInterface Network. Rodrigo retracted her accusations a few days later.

    Alleged use of PCSO funds as campaign funds

    InOctober 2001, Robert Rivero, axed consultant of Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office, alleged that First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used PCSOfunds in the campaign of certain senatorial candidates and to bribe themedia. He claimed that FG Arroyo paid P20.5 million to Bombo Radyo andRadio Mindanao Network; the PCSO and lotto draw announcements did notair in these stations, although some commentators airedpro-administration commentaries. The PCSO publicity department deniedRivero's accusations.

    Designation as OFW envoy

    InDecember 2002, President Arroyo designated Mike Arroyo as an OFW envoyso he could represent her in the countries she could not visit.However, critics assailed Arroyo's announcement when they learned thathis activities as OFW envoy could be funded by a proposed overseasworkers legal assistance fund. They feared that the Arroyo couple woulduse the funds for her 2004 campaign.

    While the President did not recall her husband's designation, the first gentleman voluntarily resigned.

    Jose Pidal expose

    Sen.Panfilo Lacson's Jose Pidal expose in 2003 further cast First GentlemanArroyo in bad light. Lacson accused First Gentleman Arroyo ofmaintaining secret bank accounts to launder money from campaigncontributions for the 1998 vice presidential bid of Gloria Arroyo.

    FirstGentleman Arroyo denied the allegations. His brother, Ignacio "Iggy"Arroyo took up the cudgels for him and claimed to be "Jose Pidal"before clamming up and invoking his "right to privacy" during a Senateinvestigation.

    Friend's involvement in importation of rotten rice

    Indiantrader Kishore Hemlani, allegedly a close friend of First GentlemanArroyo, also figured that year in a contract involving the importationof 600,000 metric tons of rotten rice worth P9.5 million from India.

    Stay in an expensive Las Vegas suite

    In2005, First Gentleman Arroyo drew criticism for staying in a$20,000-a-night MGM Grand Villa in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a MannyPacquiao-Erik Morales boxing match. Arroyo’s camp said theaccommodation was complimentary and not paid for by public funds.

    Alleged receipt of jueteng payola

    Inthe same year, witnesses at the Senate hearings on jueteng claimed thatFirst Gentleman Arroyo received protection money for the illegalnumbers game. The First Gentleman denied the allegations and left thecountry momentarily to help "remove distractions and doubts frompeople’s minds" on President Arroyo's ability to run the government.The Palace, then embattled with both the jueteng and "Hello Garci"controversies, dismissed the accusations against the First Gentleman asmere concoctions by those who wanted to oust the President.

    Friend's involvement in fertilizer fund scam

    In2006, the Senate wrapped up a series of hearings on the fertilizer fundscam and concluded that First Gentleman Arroyo's close friend andfellow Makati Rotarian Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc"Bolante diverted agricultural funds to the 2004 electoral campaign ofPresident Arroyo.

    Alleged existence of multi-million dollar German bank account

    Laterthat year, then opposition Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that amember of the Arroyo family maintained a bank account in Germanyamounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. First Gentleman Arroyoflew to Germany and secured a certification from the bank to disproveCayetano's claims. Upon his return, sought Cayetano's expulsion fromCongress. - GMA News Research



    I heard this news from Madrigal last week...but it doesn't surprise me anymore to know that FG is again involved....

    Accdg. to this public official (forgot to get his name) it's just a COINCIDENCE that FG was also in China when they closed the deal!!!!!!!

    FG together with Abalos were also  partners in that anomalous automated machine transaction but Ombudsman acquitted the two of them...

    what else is new?

    Yep, nothing’s new. Just another case of a Presidential spouse taking advantage of their position. Remember that lady with the shoe collection?

     


    A journey always starts with the first step.
  •  04-21-2008, 1:16 PM 2719464 in reply to 2715566

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    blondswede:

    In the above link parts of the press statement are missing and the philippine deal at Nuctech´s website is missing WY?

    I know that my nabors Denmark's customs also buy the same equipment so i called them and ask how much they payed and again it´s less  half the price Philippines payed!!!

    It´s AMACING how the captain of the "Philippines" still can survive this so obvious scams against her fellow people even she personally involved or not she have to know whats going on!!

    And that her husband ever get close to be involved in this business deals are a a reason enough to wounder where the ship is going?

    Its not only smoke around FG ,it´s a full volcano eruption DIBA!!

    i quote: (source)

     http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79636/Controversies-linked-to-Jose-Miguel-Arroyo

     

    ZTE deal is just one of several controversies that have hounded the President's husband.

     

    Alleged P50-million payola for telecoms franchise bills


    InJuly 2001, Veronica "Bing" Rodrigo, former correspondence secretary andfriend of President Arroyo, alleged that the First Gentleman received aP50-million bribe for the President to recall her veto of the franchisebills of the Philippine Communication Clearinghouse and APC WirelessInterface Network. Rodrigo retracted her accusations a few days later.

    Alleged use of PCSO funds as campaign funds

    InOctober 2001, Robert Rivero, axed consultant of Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office, alleged that First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used PCSOfunds in the campaign of certain senatorial candidates and to bribe themedia. He claimed that FG Arroyo paid P20.5 million to Bombo Radyo andRadio Mindanao Network; the PCSO and lotto draw announcements did notair in these stations, although some commentators airedpro-administration commentaries. The PCSO publicity department deniedRivero's accusations.

    Designation as OFW envoy

    InDecember 2002, President Arroyo designated Mike Arroyo as an OFW envoyso he could represent her in the countries she could not visit.However, critics assailed Arroyo's announcement when they learned thathis activities as OFW envoy could be funded by a proposed overseasworkers legal assistance fund. They feared that the Arroyo couple woulduse the funds for her 2004 campaign.

    While the President did not recall her husband's designation, the first gentleman voluntarily resigned.

    Jose Pidal expose

    Sen.Panfilo Lacson's Jose Pidal expose in 2003 further cast First GentlemanArroyo in bad light. Lacson accused First Gentleman Arroyo ofmaintaining secret bank accounts to launder money from campaigncontributions for the 1998 vice presidential bid of Gloria Arroyo.

    FirstGentleman Arroyo denied the allegations. His brother, Ignacio "Iggy"Arroyo took up the cudgels for him and claimed to be "Jose Pidal"before clamming up and invoking his "right to privacy" during a Senateinvestigation.

    Friend's involvement in importation of rotten rice

    Indiantrader Kishore Hemlani, allegedly a close friend of First GentlemanArroyo, also figured that year in a contract involving the importationof 600,000 metric tons of rotten rice worth P9.5 million from India.

    Stay in an expensive Las Vegas suite

    In2005, First Gentleman Arroyo drew criticism for staying in a$20,000-a-night MGM Grand Villa in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a MannyPacquiao-Erik Morales boxing match. Arroyo’s camp said theaccommodation was complimentary and not paid for by public funds.

    Alleged receipt of jueteng payola

    Inthe same year, witnesses at the Senate hearings on jueteng claimed thatFirst Gentleman Arroyo received protection money for the illegalnumbers game. The First Gentleman denied the allegations and left thecountry momentarily to help "remove distractions and doubts frompeople’s minds" on President Arroyo's ability to run the government.The Palace, then embattled with both the jueteng and "Hello Garci"controversies, dismissed the accusations against the First Gentleman asmere concoctions by those who wanted to oust the President.

    Friend's involvement in fertilizer fund scam

    In2006, the Senate wrapped up a series of hearings on the fertilizer fundscam and concluded that First Gentleman Arroyo's close friend andfellow Makati Rotarian Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc"Bolante diverted agricultural funds to the 2004 electoral campaign ofPresident Arroyo.

    Alleged existence of multi-million dollar German bank account

    Laterthat year, then opposition Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that amember of the Arroyo family maintained a bank account in Germanyamounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. First Gentleman Arroyoflew to Germany and secured a certification from the bank to disproveCayetano's claims. Upon his return, sought Cayetano's expulsion fromCongress. - GMA News Research



    I heard this news from Madrigal last week...but it doesn't surprise me anymore to know that FG is again involved....

    Accdg. to this public official (forgot to get his name) it's just a COINCIDENCE that FG was also in China when they closed the deal!!!!!!!

    FG together with Abalos were also  partners in that anomalous automated machine transaction but Ombudsman acquitted the two of them...

    what else is new?

    Yep, nothing’s new. Just another case of a Presidential spouse taking advantage of their position. Remember that lady with the shoe collection?

     

    FOR YOU MAYBE, BUT FOR US  IT'S SOMETHING NEW!

     

    IMELDA MARCOS' 3000 PAIRS OF SHOES IS NO MATCH ON THOSE ANOMALIES INVOLVING FG ARROYO...

    DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PAIRS OF SHOES YOU CAN BUY IN BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF PESOS/DOLLARS?

     

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  •  04-21-2008, 1:58 PM 2719499 in reply to 2719464

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

    Nicolette:
    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    blondswede:

    In the above link parts of the press statement are missing and the philippine deal at Nuctech´s website is missing WY?

    I know that my nabors Denmark's customs also buy the same equipment so i called them and ask how much they payed and again it´s less  half the price Philippines payed!!!

    It´s AMACING how the captain of the "Philippines" still can survive this so obvious scams against her fellow people even she personally involved or not she have to know whats going on!!

    And that her husband ever get close to be involved in this business deals are a a reason enough to wounder where the ship is going?

    Its not only smoke around FG ,it´s a full volcano eruption DIBA!!

    i quote: (source)

     http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79636/Controversies-linked-to-Jose-Miguel-Arroyo

     

    ZTE deal is just one of several controversies that have hounded the President's husband.

     

    Alleged P50-million payola for telecoms franchise bills


    InJuly 2001, Veronica "Bing" Rodrigo, former correspondence secretary andfriend of President Arroyo, alleged that the First Gentleman received aP50-million bribe for the President to recall her veto of the franchisebills of the Philippine Communication Clearinghouse and APC WirelessInterface Network. Rodrigo retracted her accusations a few days later.

    Alleged use of PCSO funds as campaign funds

    InOctober 2001, Robert Rivero, axed consultant of Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office, alleged that First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used PCSOfunds in the campaign of certain senatorial candidates and to bribe themedia. He claimed that FG Arroyo paid P20.5 million to Bombo Radyo andRadio Mindanao Network; the PCSO and lotto draw announcements did notair in these stations, although some commentators airedpro-administration commentaries. The PCSO publicity department deniedRivero's accusations.

    Designation as OFW envoy

    InDecember 2002, President Arroyo designated Mike Arroyo as an OFW envoyso he could represent her in the countries she could not visit.However, critics assailed Arroyo's announcement when they learned thathis activities as OFW envoy could be funded by a proposed overseasworkers legal assistance fund. They feared that the Arroyo couple woulduse the funds for her 2004 campaign.

    While the President did not recall her husband's designation, the first gentleman voluntarily resigned.

    Jose Pidal expose

    Sen.Panfilo Lacson's Jose Pidal expose in 2003 further cast First GentlemanArroyo in bad light. Lacson accused First Gentleman Arroyo ofmaintaining secret bank accounts to launder money from campaigncontributions for the 1998 vice presidential bid of Gloria Arroyo.

    FirstGentleman Arroyo denied the allegations. His brother, Ignacio "Iggy"Arroyo took up the cudgels for him and claimed to be "Jose Pidal"before clamming up and invoking his "right to privacy" during a Senateinvestigation.

    Friend's involvement in importation of rotten rice

    Indiantrader Kishore Hemlani, allegedly a close friend of First GentlemanArroyo, also figured that year in a contract involving the importationof 600,000 metric tons of rotten rice worth P9.5 million from India.

    Stay in an expensive Las Vegas suite

    In2005, First Gentleman Arroyo drew criticism for staying in a$20,000-a-night MGM Grand Villa in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a MannyPacquiao-Erik Morales boxing match. Arroyo’s camp said theaccommodation was complimentary and not paid for by public funds.

    Alleged receipt of jueteng payola

    Inthe same year, witnesses at the Senate hearings on jueteng claimed thatFirst Gentleman Arroyo received protection money for the illegalnumbers game. The First Gentleman denied the allegations and left thecountry momentarily to help "remove distractions and doubts frompeople’s minds" on President Arroyo's ability to run the government.The Palace, then embattled with both the jueteng and "Hello Garci"controversies, dismissed the accusations against the First Gentleman asmere concoctions by those who wanted to oust the President.

    Friend's involvement in fertilizer fund scam

    In2006, the Senate wrapped up a series of hearings on the fertilizer fundscam and concluded that First Gentleman Arroyo's close friend andfellow Makati Rotarian Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc"Bolante diverted agricultural funds to the 2004 electoral campaign ofPresident Arroyo.

    Alleged existence of multi-million dollar German bank account

    Laterthat year, then opposition Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that amember of the Arroyo family maintained a bank account in Germanyamounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. First Gentleman Arroyoflew to Germany and secured a certification from the bank to disproveCayetano's claims. Upon his return, sought Cayetano's expulsion fromCongress. - GMA News Research



    I heard this news from Madrigal last week...but it doesn't surprise me anymore to know that FG is again involved....

    Accdg. to this public official (forgot to get his name) it's just a COINCIDENCE that FG was also in China when they closed the deal!!!!!!!

    FG together with Abalos were also  partners in that anomalous automated machine transaction but Ombudsman acquitted the two of them...

    what else is new?

    Yep, nothing’s new. Just another case of a Presidential spouse taking advantage of their position. Remember that lady with the shoe collection?

     

    FOR YOU MAYBE, BUT FOR US  IT'S SOMETHING NEW!

     

    IMELDA MARCOS' 3000 PAIRS OF SHOES IS NO MATCH ON THOSE ANOMALIES INVOLVING FG ARROYO...

    DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PAIRS OF SHOES YOU CAN BUY IN BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF PESOS/DOLLARS?

     

    Nicolette, I wasn’t comparing the shoe collection to an equivalent figure. Of course I know that billions can buy a lot of shoes. You did not get the gist of my message. I was citing the similarity of their actions. Spouse taking advantage of their closeness to the President!


    A journey always starts with the first step.
  •  04-26-2008, 1:43 PM 2728586 in reply to 2719499

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    blondswede:

    In the above link parts of the press statement are missing and the philippine deal at Nuctech´s website is missing WY?

    I know that my nabors Denmark's customs also buy the same equipment so i called them and ask how much they payed and again it´s less  half the price Philippines payed!!!

    It´s AMACING how the captain of the "Philippines" still can survive this so obvious scams against her fellow people even she personally involved or not she have to know whats going on!!

    And that her husband ever get close to be involved in this business deals are a a reason enough to wounder where the ship is going?

    Its not only smoke around FG ,it´s a full volcano eruption DIBA!!

    i quote: (source)

     http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79636/Controversies-linked-to-Jose-Miguel-Arroyo

     

    ZTE deal is just one of several controversies that have hounded the President's husband.

     

    Alleged P50-million payola for telecoms franchise bills


    InJuly 2001, Veronica "Bing" Rodrigo, former correspondence secretary andfriend of President Arroyo, alleged that the First Gentleman received aP50-million bribe for the President to recall her veto of the franchisebills of the Philippine Communication Clearinghouse and APC WirelessInterface Network. Rodrigo retracted her accusations a few days later.

    Alleged use of PCSO funds as campaign funds

    InOctober 2001, Robert Rivero, axed consultant of Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office, alleged that First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used PCSOfunds in the campaign of certain senatorial candidates and to bribe themedia. He claimed that FG Arroyo paid P20.5 million to Bombo Radyo andRadio Mindanao Network; the PCSO and lotto draw announcements did notair in these stations, although some commentators airedpro-administration commentaries. The PCSO publicity department deniedRivero's accusations.

    Designation as OFW envoy

    InDecember 2002, President Arroyo designated Mike Arroyo as an OFW envoyso he could represent her in the countries she could not visit.However, critics assailed Arroyo's announcement when they learned thathis activities as OFW envoy could be funded by a proposed overseasworkers legal assistance fund. They feared that the Arroyo couple woulduse the funds for her 2004 campaign.

    While the President did not recall her husband's designation, the first gentleman voluntarily resigned.

    Jose Pidal expose

    Sen.Panfilo Lacson's Jose Pidal expose in 2003 further cast First GentlemanArroyo in bad light. Lacson accused First Gentleman Arroyo ofmaintaining secret bank accounts to launder money from campaigncontributions for the 1998 vice presidential bid of Gloria Arroyo.

    FirstGentleman Arroyo denied the allegations. His brother, Ignacio "Iggy"Arroyo took up the cudgels for him and claimed to be "Jose Pidal"before clamming up and invoking his "right to privacy" during a Senateinvestigation.

    Friend's involvement in importation of rotten rice

    Indiantrader Kishore Hemlani, allegedly a close friend of First GentlemanArroyo, also figured that year in a contract involving the importationof 600,000 metric tons of rotten rice worth P9.5 million from India.

    Stay in an expensive Las Vegas suite

    In2005, First Gentleman Arroyo drew criticism for staying in a$20,000-a-night MGM Grand Villa in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a MannyPacquiao-Erik Morales boxing match. Arroyo’s camp said theaccommodation was complimentary and not paid for by public funds.

    Alleged receipt of jueteng payola

    Inthe same year, witnesses at the Senate hearings on jueteng claimed thatFirst Gentleman Arroyo received protection money for the illegalnumbers game. The First Gentleman denied the allegations and left thecountry momentarily to help "remove distractions and doubts frompeople’s minds" on President Arroyo's ability to run the government.The Palace, then embattled with both the jueteng and "Hello Garci"controversies, dismissed the accusations against the First Gentleman asmere concoctions by those who wanted to oust the President.

    Friend's involvement in fertilizer fund scam

    In2006, the Senate wrapped up a series of hearings on the fertilizer fundscam and concluded that First Gentleman Arroyo's close friend andfellow Makati Rotarian Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc"Bolante diverted agricultural funds to the 2004 electoral campaign ofPresident Arroyo.

    Alleged existence of multi-million dollar German bank account

    Laterthat year, then opposition Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that amember of the Arroyo family maintained a bank account in Germanyamounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. First Gentleman Arroyoflew to Germany and secured a certification from the bank to disproveCayetano's claims. Upon his return, sought Cayetano's expulsion fromCongress. - GMA News Research



    I heard this news from Madrigal last week...but it doesn't surprise me anymore to know that FG is again involved....

    Accdg. to this public official (forgot to get his name) it's just a COINCIDENCE that FG was also in China when they closed the deal!!!!!!!

    FG together with Abalos were also  partners in that anomalous automated machine transaction but Ombudsman acquitted the two of them...

    what else is new?

    Yep, nothing’s new. Just another case of a Presidential spouse taking advantage of their position. Remember that lady with the shoe collection?

     

    FOR YOU MAYBE, BUT FOR US  IT'S SOMETHING NEW!

     

    IMELDA MARCOS' 3000 PAIRS OF SHOES IS NO MATCH ON THOSE ANOMALIES INVOLVING FG ARROYO...

    DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PAIRS OF SHOES YOU CAN BUY IN BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF PESOS/DOLLARS?

     

    Nicolette, I wasn’t comparing the shoe collection to an equivalent figure. Of course I know that billions can buy a lot of shoes. You did not get the gist of my message. I was citing the similarity of their actions. Spouse taking advantage of their closeness to the President!

    I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN, I WAS JUST KIDDING ABOUT THE 3,000 PAIRS OF SHOES...

    GMA AND HER HUSBAND SHOULD BE PUT BEHIND BARS

     

    THAT'S WHERE THEY BELONG! 

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  •  04-26-2008, 4:32 PM 2728891 in reply to 2728586

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

    Nicolette:
    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    blondswede:

    In the above link parts of the press statement are missing and the philippine deal at Nuctech´s website is missing WY?

    I know that my nabors Denmark's customs also buy the same equipment so i called them and ask how much they payed and again it´s less  half the price Philippines payed!!!

    It´s AMACING how the captain of the "Philippines" still can survive this so obvious scams against her fellow people even she personally involved or not she have to know whats going on!!

    And that her husband ever get close to be involved in this business deals are a a reason enough to wounder where the ship is going?

    Its not only smoke around FG ,it´s a full volcano eruption DIBA!!

    i quote: (source)

     http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79636/Controversies-linked-to-Jose-Miguel-Arroyo

     

    ZTE deal is just one of several controversies that have hounded the President's husband.

     

    Alleged P50-million payola for telecoms franchise bills


    InJuly 2001, Veronica "Bing" Rodrigo, former correspondence secretary andfriend of President Arroyo, alleged that the First Gentleman received aP50-million bribe for the President to recall her veto of the franchisebills of the Philippine Communication Clearinghouse and APC WirelessInterface Network. Rodrigo retracted her accusations a few days later.

    Alleged use of PCSO funds as campaign funds

    InOctober 2001, Robert Rivero, axed consultant of Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office, alleged that First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used PCSOfunds in the campaign of certain senatorial candidates and to bribe themedia. He claimed that FG Arroyo paid P20.5 million to Bombo Radyo andRadio Mindanao Network; the PCSO and lotto draw announcements did notair in these stations, although some commentators airedpro-administration commentaries. The PCSO publicity department deniedRivero's accusations.

    Designation as OFW envoy

    InDecember 2002, President Arroyo designated Mike Arroyo as an OFW envoyso he could represent her in the countries she could not visit.However, critics assailed Arroyo's announcement when they learned thathis activities as OFW envoy could be funded by a proposed overseasworkers legal assistance fund. They feared that the Arroyo couple woulduse the funds for her 2004 campaign.

    While the President did not recall her husband's designation, the first gentleman voluntarily resigned.

    Jose Pidal expose

    Sen.Panfilo Lacson's Jose Pidal expose in 2003 further cast First GentlemanArroyo in bad light. Lacson accused First Gentleman Arroyo ofmaintaining secret bank accounts to launder money from campaigncontributions for the 1998 vice presidential bid of Gloria Arroyo.

    FirstGentleman Arroyo denied the allegations. His brother, Ignacio "Iggy"Arroyo took up the cudgels for him and claimed to be "Jose Pidal"before clamming up and invoking his "right to privacy" during a Senateinvestigation.

    Friend's involvement in importation of rotten rice

    Indiantrader Kishore Hemlani, allegedly a close friend of First GentlemanArroyo, also figured that year in a contract involving the importationof 600,000 metric tons of rotten rice worth P9.5 million from India.

    Stay in an expensive Las Vegas suite

    In2005, First Gentleman Arroyo drew criticism for staying in a$20,000-a-night MGM Grand Villa in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a MannyPacquiao-Erik Morales boxing match. Arroyo’s camp said theaccommodation was complimentary and not paid for by public funds.

    Alleged receipt of jueteng payola

    Inthe same year, witnesses at the Senate hearings on jueteng claimed thatFirst Gentleman Arroyo received protection money for the illegalnumbers game. The First Gentleman denied the allegations and left thecountry momentarily to help "remove distractions and doubts frompeople’s minds" on President Arroyo's ability to run the government.The Palace, then embattled with both the jueteng and "Hello Garci"controversies, dismissed the accusations against the First Gentleman asmere concoctions by those who wanted to oust the President.

    Friend's involvement in fertilizer fund scam

    In2006, the Senate wrapped up a series of hearings on the fertilizer fundscam and concluded that First Gentleman Arroyo's close friend andfellow Makati Rotarian Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc"Bolante diverted agricultural funds to the 2004 electoral campaign ofPresident Arroyo.

    Alleged existence of multi-million dollar German bank account

    Laterthat year, then opposition Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that amember of the Arroyo family maintained a bank account in Germanyamounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. First Gentleman Arroyoflew to Germany and secured a certification from the bank to disproveCayetano's claims. Upon his return, sought Cayetano's expulsion fromCongress. - GMA News Research



    I heard this news from Madrigal last week...but it doesn't surprise me anymore to know that FG is again involved....

    Accdg. to this public official (forgot to get his name) it's just a COINCIDENCE that FG was also in China when they closed the deal!!!!!!!

    FG together with Abalos were also  partners in that anomalous automated machine transaction but Ombudsman acquitted the two of them...

    what else is new?

    Yep, nothing’s new. Just another case of a Presidential spouse taking advantage of their position. Remember that lady with the shoe collection?

     

    FOR YOU MAYBE, BUT FOR US  IT'S SOMETHING NEW!

     

    IMELDA MARCOS' 3000 PAIRS OF SHOES IS NO MATCH ON THOSE ANOMALIES INVOLVING FG ARROYO...

    DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PAIRS OF SHOES YOU CAN BUY IN BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF PESOS/DOLLARS?

     

    Nicolette, I wasn’t comparing the shoe collection to an equivalent figure. Of course I know that billions can buy a lot of shoes. You did not get the gist of my message. I was citing the similarity of their actions. Spouse taking advantage of their closeness to the President!

    I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN, I WAS JUST KIDDING ABOUT THE 3,000 PAIRS OF SHOES...

    GMA AND HER HUSBAND SHOULD BE PUT BEHIND BARS

     

    THAT'S WHERE THEY BELONG! 

    A lot of our politicians belong behind bars, but look where they are. Freely walking around and still being adored by their blind followers.

    As you say, “Only in the Philippines.”

     


    A journey always starts with the first step.
  •  04-29-2008, 5:58 AM 2733740 in reply to 2728891

    Re: FG linked to another alleged overprice

    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    Lazzaluv:
    Nicolette:
    blondswede:

    In the above link parts of the press statement are missing and the philippine deal at Nuctech´s website is missing WY?

    I know that my nabors Denmark's customs also buy the same equipment so i called them and ask how much they payed and again it´s less  half the price Philippines payed!!!

    It´s AMACING how the captain of the "Philippines" still can survive this so obvious scams against her fellow people even she personally involved or not she have to know whats going on!!

    And that her husband ever get close to be involved in this business deals are a a reason enough to wounder where the ship is going?

    Its not only smoke around FG ,it´s a full volcano eruption DIBA!!

    i quote: (source)

     http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79636/Controversies-linked-to-Jose-Miguel-Arroyo

     

    ZTE deal is just one of several controversies that have hounded the President's husband.

     

    Alleged P50-million payola for telecoms franchise bills


    InJuly 2001, Veronica "Bing" Rodrigo, former correspondence secretary andfriend of President Arroyo, alleged that the First Gentleman received aP50-million bribe for the President to recall her veto of the franchisebills of the Philippine Communication Clearinghouse and APC WirelessInterface Network. Rodrigo retracted her accusations a few days later.

    Alleged use of PCSO funds as campaign funds

    InOctober 2001, Robert Rivero, axed consultant of Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office, alleged that First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used PCSOfunds in the campaign of certain senatorial candidates and to bribe themedia. He claimed that FG Arroyo paid P20.5 million to Bombo Radyo andRadio Mindanao Network; the PCSO and lotto draw announcements did notair in these stations, although some commentators airedpro-administration commentaries. The PCSO publicity department deniedRivero's accusations.

    Designation as OFW envoy

    InDecember 2002, President Arroyo designated Mike Arroyo as an OFW envoyso he could represent her in the countries she could not visit.However, critics assailed Arroyo's announcement when they learned thathis activities as OFW envoy could be funded by a proposed overseasworkers legal assistance fund. They feared that the Arroyo couple woulduse the funds for her 2004 campaign.

    While the President did not recall her husband's designation, the first gentleman voluntarily resigned.

    Jose Pidal expose

    Sen.Panfilo Lacson's Jose Pidal expose in 2003 further cast First GentlemanArroyo in bad light. Lacson accused First Gentleman Arroyo ofmaintaining secret bank accounts to launder money from campaigncontributions for the 1998 vice presidential bid of Gloria Arroyo.

    FirstGentleman Arroyo denied the allegations. His brother, Ignacio "Iggy"Arroyo took up the cudgels for him and claimed to be "Jose Pidal"before clamming up and invoking his "right to privacy" during a Senateinvestigation.

    Friend's involvement in importation of rotten rice

    Indiantrader Kishore Hemlani, allegedly a close friend of First GentlemanArroyo, also figured that year in a contract involving the importationof 600,000 metric tons of rotten rice worth P9.5 million from India.

    Stay in an expensive Las Vegas suite

    In2005, First Gentleman Arroyo drew criticism for staying in a$20,000-a-night MGM Grand Villa in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a MannyPacquiao-Erik Morales boxing match. Arroyo’s camp said theaccommodation was complimentary and not paid for by public funds.

    Alleged receipt of jueteng payola

    Inthe same year, witnesses at the Senate hearings on jueteng claimed thatFirst Gentleman Arroyo received protection money for the illegalnumbers game. The First Gentleman denied the allegations and left thecountry momentarily to help "remove distractions and doubts frompeople’s minds" on President Arroyo's ability to run the government.The Palace, then embattled with both the jueteng and "Hello Garci"controversies, dismissed the accusations against the First Gentleman asmere concoctions by those who wanted to oust the President.

    Friend's involvement in fertilizer fund scam

    In2006, the Senate wrapped up a series of hearings on the fertilizer fundscam and concluded that First Gentleman Arroyo's close friend andfellow Makati Rotarian Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc"Bolante diverted agricultural funds to the 2004 electoral campaign ofPresident Arroyo.

    Alleged existence of multi-million dollar German bank account

    Laterthat year, then opposition Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that amember of the Arroyo family maintained a bank account in Germanyamounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. First Gentleman Arroyoflew to Germany and secured a certification from the bank to disproveCayetano's claims. Upon his return, sought Cayetano's expulsion fromCongress. - GMA News Research



    I heard this news from Madrigal last week...but it doesn't surprise me anymore to know that FG is again involved....

    Accdg. to this public official (forgot to get his name) it's just a COINCIDENCE that FG was also in China when they closed the deal!!!!!!!

    FG together with Abalos were also  partners in that anomalous automated machine transaction but Ombudsman acquitted the two of them...

    what else is new?

    Yep, nothing’s new. Just another case of a Presidential spouse taking advantage of their position. Remember that lady with the shoe collection?

     

    FOR YOU MAYBE, BUT FOR US  IT'S SOMETHING NEW!

     

    IMELDA MARCOS' 3000 PAIRS OF SHOES IS NO MATCH ON THOSE ANOMALIES INVOLVING FG ARROYO...

    DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PAIRS OF SHOES YOU CAN BUY IN BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF PESOS/DOLLARS?

     

    Nicolette, I wasn’t comparing the shoe collection to an equivalent figure. Of course I know that billions can buy a lot of shoes. You did not get the gist of my message. I was citing the similarity of their actions. Spouse taking advantage of their closeness to the President!

    I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN, I WAS JUST KIDDING ABOUT THE 3,000 PAIRS OF SHOES...

    GMA AND HER HUSBAND SHOULD BE PUT BEHIND BARS

     

    THAT'S WHERE THEY BELONG! 

    A lot of our politicians belong behind bars, but look where they are. Freely walking around and still being adored by their blind followers.

    As you say, “Only in the Philippines.”

     

    YOU START FROM THE VERY TOP THEN TO BOTTOM!

     

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