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 […]
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Sandiganbayan suspends hospital chief, 3 others over MRI procurement
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan slapped a 90-preventive suspension against officials of Quirino Memorial Medical Center in connection with the procurement of a P44.9-million Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine. The Anti-Graft Court suspended Medical Center Chief Dr. Angeles De Leon, Nurse Luz Padua, Nutritionist Milagrina Jacinto and Medical Technologist Michael Raquel, all from the […]
Sandiganbayan convicts ten Romblon officials over graft charges
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan convicted former Romblon mayor Leo Merida, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members over purchase of P13.5-million heavy equipment purchase. The Sandiganbayan convicted former Romblon mayor Leo Merida, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members Melben Mesana, Gerry Mijares, Mariano Mateo, Francisco Mayor, Jr., Chris Mazo, Ramon Magallon, Edler Robis, Rafael Riano and Bryant Riano of violation of the […]
Leyte mayor suspended for refusing to comply Ombudsman order
ORMOC CITY, Philippines —The Office of the Ombudsman found Santa Fe, Leyte Mayor Oscar Monteza and Human Resource Officer Videl Apurillo guilty of Simple Neglect of Duty and were ordered suspended without pay for one month and one day. The case against Monteza and Apurilo stemmed from the complaint filed by the Ombudsman Field Investigation […]
Former PNP-CAR director convicted over SALN violations
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan sentenced the former provincial director of Benguet Police Office after he pleaded guilty over five counts of perjury and two counts of violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard for public officials and employees. Police Superintendent Eugene Martin, changed his plea from “Not guilty” to “guilty” with […]
Caloocan City Barangay officials ordered jailed for falsification
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Five officials from Caloocan City Barangay officials ordered jailed for falsification were found guilty of Falsification of Public Documents for forging five barangay resolutions. Acting Presiding Judge Rosalia Hipolito-Bunagan of Branch 121 of the Regional Trial Court of Caloocan City sentenced Barangay Chairman Wilfredo Camus, and Kagawads Benito Ching, Claro Ponce, […]
Manila Airport accountant convicted over P3.4-M grease money
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A senior accountant of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) was convicted for receiving total of P3,492,400.00 from Equine Power Trading Company (EPTC), a contractor with several projects with the MIAA. Presiding Judge Rowena Nieves Tan of Branch 118 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Pasay City, convicted Leilani Pagdanganan, […]
Ombudsman indicts Cagayan de Oro water district officials over P193-M water deal
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman found probable file charges against Raymundo Java, Chairman of the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) for violating the Anti-Graft law. Java will face two counts of graft along with his Vice-Chairman Sandy Bass Sr. (; members Sarah Borja […]
Congressman Baguilat enters ‘not guilty’ plea to graft charges
MANILA, Philippines — Ifugao Rep. Teodoro “Teddy” Baguilat, Jr. on Monday entered before the Sandiganbayan a plea of “not guilty” over the allegedly overpriced purchase of a second-hand vehicle for his province in 2003. During his conditional arraignment at the Sandiganbayan 5th Division, Baguilat pleaded “not guilty” of violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. […]
Leyte officials sentenced to 6-years imprisonment over excessive honorarium
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —The Sandiganbayan convicted the five members of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of Tabontabon, Leyte, for collective excessive honorarium. In a 12-page Decision, the anti-graftcourt sentenced Edgardo Cinco, Luzminda Bibar, Meonilo Reforzado, Ricardo Efren and Alfredo Canonigo, to imprisonment of six years and one month for each count. They were also […]
Lanao del Sur official facing charges over SALN
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman recommended the filing of charges against Lanao del Sur Board Member Jeraham Salic for his failure to file his Statement of Assets Liabilities and Net North (SALN) for three years. This after the investigation found that Salic failed to file his SALN when he assumed office […]
Cagayan de Oro Mayor, 4 others face new graft charge
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Former Misamis Oriental Governor, now Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno , is again facing another case before the Sandiganbayan, for failure to conduct a public bidding on the equipment rental. This, after the Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to warrant the filing of the case against Moreno […]
LTO employee penalized to pay P5,000 over P400 “token”
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — For a measly sum of P400 pesos, an employee of the Land Transportation Offfce (LTO), was penalized to pay P5,000 for receiving money from a client. This after LTO Traffic Aide III Marilou Alferez pleads guilty over charges of illegal solicitation. Cebu City Presiding Judge Jenelyn Forrosuelo of the Municipal […]