DAVAO CITY (May 16) — President Rodrigo Duterte asked two Assistant Secretaries to resign from their post or face termination, over alleged involvement in corrupt practices. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque identified the two as Assistant Secretaries Moslemen T. Macarambon, Sr. of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Assistant Secretary Tingagun A. Umpa of the Department […]
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How Wealthy is House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez? (first of two parts)
DAVAO CITY (May 12) — When asked how many properties House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has in Siargao, local residents will immediately point out to vast track of properties in the island. Some would even said, Alvarez went into massive buying of properties since 2016. The records acquired from the General Luna Municipal Assessor’s Office (MAO) […]
Sandiganbayan suspends Pampanga Mayor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines –— The Sandiganbayan suspended Guagua, Pampanga Mayor Dante Torres for 90 days over misuse of P2.7-million fund. The anti-graft body ordered Torres, to cease and desist from performing the duties and privileges of his position, or any other public office he may be now holding for 90 days. Torres is facing charges […]
Sandiganbayan convicts Ex-Samar Mayor, 3 others over P6.9-m GSIS premium
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan convicted former San Sebastian, Samar Mayor Arnold Abalos, Municipal Treasurer Virginia Uy and Municipal Accountant Pepita Mabini for failure to remit the Government Service Insurance System of the municipal employees. The Sandiganbayan sentenced the officials who faced 40 counts of violation of Section 52(c) of the Government Service Insurance […]
Ombudsman dismisses Zamboanga del Sur mayor, 8 others over P4-m deal
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal from the service of Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur Mayor Roy Encallado for Grave Misconduct for the anomalous procurement of supplies from Barcelona Spring Farm (BSF) worth P4,112,366.02. Also ordered dismissed were Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chairman Arwin Alpha, BAC members Alex Villarin, […]
Two solons, a mayor and 12 others plunged into seawater when a stilt bridge collapsed
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines —Two members of the House of Representatives, Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco-Salazar and National Housing Authority Regional Director Engr. Al Indanan, plunged into the waist-deep seawater after the stilt bridge collapsed, while they were on their way to inspect the project in Rio Hondo, here. The incident happened at around 10:45 Thursday […]
Ex-Agriculture Secretary Alcala, 23 others to face trial over garlic scam
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Former Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala and 23 others are facing corruption charges for their alleged involvement in the issuances of import permits for garlics This, after the Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge Alcala, two Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to include and garlic traders. Director Clarito Barron, BPI, […]
Sandiganbayan convicts six SK officials over P2.6-million fund
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan affirmed the conviction of former local officials of Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat for misappropriating P2.6 million in public funds. In a 17-page Resolution, the court affirmed the conviction of Tessie Lagnaoda (Barangay Captain of Masiag, Bagumbayan), Carlito Abrera (Audio Visual Equipment Operator), Rizaldo Solito (Security Guard, Mayor’s Office) and Rodrigo […]
Ombudman indicts Maguindanao mayor for SALN violations
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to indict Talitay, Maguindanao Mayor Montaser Sabal for five counts each of violation of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act . Sabal was cited for his untruthful statements in his Statements of Assets, […]
Duterte to new gov’t officials : “Resist temptation”
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, April 17, called on newly appointed government officials to stand up to any temptation that may hurt their good name. The President administered the mass oath taking of officials from various government offices at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace. “Resist any temptation that will […]
Ombudsman charged Zamboanga del Sur mayor, 8 others for graft
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman indicts Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur Mayor Roy Encallado for the anomalous procurement of supplies from Barcelona Spring Farm (BSF) worth P4,112,366.02. Also charged were Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chairman Arwin Alpha; BAC members Alex Villarin, Elvira Emia, Andres Limatoc, and Merlinda Ambaic; Municipal Accountant Eien […]
Sandiganbayan convicts Tanjay City official
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan convicted Tanjay City, Negros Oriental General Service Officer Bogard Colina and Liga ng Mga Barangay Head Denver Bokingkito for violation of Article 213 (Frauds Against the Public Treasury) of the Revised Penal Code (RPC). The anti-graft court also ordered them to pay a fine of P40,000.00 each with subsidiary […]
Supreme Court Chief Justice Sereno bad for the Philippines: Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is asking the House of Representative to fast-track the impeachment process against embattled Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, saying she is bad for the Philippines. Addressing himself to Sereno, Duterte even said “If it calls for your forced removal, I will do it.” During his pre-departure […]