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Changes in Meralco board underway

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Meralco's boardroom drama—now going on with changes in board members—is imbued with public interest. It has triggered public discussions not only on Meralco's corporate issues, but also on what else needs to be done in both policy and implementation of reforms in the energy sector. As the drama unfolds, the question remains: will all this trigger reforms that will benefit consumers?

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COMELEC OKs Maguindanao poll automation deal

The Commission on Elections on Friday signed its first poll automation contract to automate elections in one of the six provinces in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao for the August 11 polls.

COMELEC Chairman Jose Melo said the poll body has signed a P135-million contract with technology firm Smartmatic SAHI Joint Venture to automate elections in Maguindanao province using direct recording electronic (DRE) machines. DRE is a voting machine that uses a touch screen and electronic ballot for voting. To vote, voters simply press on the names of their chosen candidates and their vote is counted.
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At 2:00 p.m. today, Typhoon "BUTCHOY" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 650 kms east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (11.7ºN 132.1ºE) with maximum winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move north at 19 kph. » more
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