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DPWH cancels 19 ‘midnight deals’ worth over P934M

By Jerry E. Esplanada
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—Citing the Aquino administration’s policy of transparency and accountability, Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson has ordered the cancellation of 19 “midnight deals” entered into by the Department of Public [...]

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2 unauthorized transactions stopped at Pagcor, DPWH
By Aurea Calica and Jess Diaz
The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines – Two unauthorized million-peso transactions were stopped at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) and the [...]

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Aquino warns: I’ll void ‘midnight’ appointments, deals
By Philip Tubeza
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—Liberal Party standard-bearer Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III Thursday warned foreign governments and suppliers against entering into “midnight contracts” with the outgoing Arroyo administration.

Without giving specifics, the LP senator [...]

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DND chief buys arms in ‘last 2 minutes’
By Jocelyn R. Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—A day after opposition presidential candidate Benigno Aquino III warned foreign governments against forging “midnight deals” with the Arroyo administration, Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales confirmed he was [...]

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