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Wednesday, March 07, 2007 (Philippines)

Ombud widens probe on lamps
Sr. Insp. Crisanto Dugue said disgruntled female cops were behind the allegations. (Sun.star photo/Alex Badayos)
THE Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas is expanding its fact-finding investigation on the allegedly overpriced lampposts bought and used during the Asean summit last January.

Acting Deputy Ombudsman Virginia Santiago said the probe will now include the possible involvement of Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Ouano and other officials in the purchase of 124 lampposts installed in Mandaue City for P27,776,000.

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‘We did nothing wrong’
LAPU-LAPU and Mandaue City officials failed to shed more light on the allegedly overpriced streetlamps bought for last January’s summit, except to say it was the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that took responsibility for the deal.
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2 inmates say police chief asked them to fondle him
TWO female inmates have accused the Argao town police chief of harassment.
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Kampi bets: Pabling, PJ, Benhur
THE Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) has issued certificates of nomination and acceptance to former Cebu governor Pablo Garcia, Capitol consultant Pablo John Garcia and former Provincial Board (PB) member Benhur Salimbangon.
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