‘Abalos tried to bribe ZTE rival into backing out’

Malacanang must protect Elections chief Benjamin Abalos at all cost or he may spill the beans. The revival of Hello Garci political scam and the possible Comelec's involvement in the cover-up is too hot to handle. Massive and systematic electoral fraud in 2004 presidential election may have the blessings of Abalos and Gloria Arroyo. The entire Arroyo government played specific roles in the systematic election fraud and subsequent cover-up operations before and after votes are counted by the joint congressional vote canvassing.

‘Abalos tried to bribe ZTE rival into backing out’

By PAOLO ROMERO
The Philippine Star

Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Benjamin Abalos allegedly made several efforts last year to bribe the head of a rival proponent of the government’s national broadband network (NBN) project with $10 million to give way to ZTE Corp.

Abalos also allegedly suggested that the contract be overpriced by about $70 million, to be charged as consultancy fees.

A source privy to the alleged bribery attempts said Abalos invited Jose de Venecia III, son of Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. and co-founder of Amsterdam Holdings Inc. (AHI) to the Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club sometime in December for a breakfast meeting.

The COMELEC chairman is also a ranking officer of the exclusive golf club located in Mandaluyong City.

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