DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan convicted former Zamboanga Sibugay Vice Governor for diverting P593,500.00 of public funds to personal use. The anti-graft court sentenced former Zamboanga Sibugay Vice Governor Eugenio Famor for seven counts of violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and seven counts of Malversation Through Falsification of Public […]
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Ombudsman indicts Maguindanao Mayor over failure to declare his cars
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge Mayor Datu Ombra Sinsuat, Sr. of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, for three counts of violation of Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713 and five counts of Perjury. This after, the Ombudsman Mindanao investigators who conducted a in a lifestyle check […]
Ombudsman fines NIA exec for ignoring letter
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 12 Regional Manager Ali Satol guilty of violating the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and Simple Neglect of Duty. Satol was ordered to pay a fine equivalent to his one month salary. Respondent’s […]
Ozamiz City Mayor fires accountant for dishonesty
OZAMIZ CITY, Philippines — Acting Mayor Irene Luansing fired her own City Accountant for dishonesty. In an order dated January 25, 2018, Luansing dismissed the local government’s City Accountant, Cynthia G. Ferraren, after a probe “found her to have committed serious dishonesty in turning a blind eye to Civil Service rules pertaining to the collection […]
Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Davao del Norte Congressman Antonio Floirendo Jr.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (UPDATED)– The Sandiganbayan ordered the arrest of banana magnate and Davao del Norte (2nd District) Rep. Antonio Floirendo, Jr. in connection with the graft case filed against him by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for the alleged anomalous lease of land at the Davao Penal Colony. The arrest order was out Wednesday, February 21, […]
Zamboanga del Norte ex-mayor, 8 others facing graft charges
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the filing of charges against former officials of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, Mayor Wilfredo Balais and Vice Mayor Virgilio Go for Falsification of Public Documents in connection with irregularities in the 2011 procurement of a Nissan Patrol Wagon. Included in the charge sheet are Bids […]
Sandiganbayan suspends Surigao del Norte mayor
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan slapped a 90-day preventive suspension to San Benito, Surigao del Norte Mayor Rushford Dedumo, pending investigation of his graft case. The preventive suspension is a mandatory requirement as the anti-graft body investigates Dedumo. Dedumo is facing graft case for appointing his sister Flordeliza Coro, as municipal consultant without any […]
Groups file criminal case gainst Aquino, et al. over Dengvaxia mess
MANILA, Philippines — The Vanguard of the Philippines, Inc. (VCPI) and Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) on Monday filed a criminal complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against former President Benigno Aquino III, two former Cabinet officials and several former and incumbent health officials in connection with controversial anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia. The VACC […]
Ombudsman dismisses Cebu Congresswoman Gwen Garcia
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the dismissal from the service of former Cebu Governor, now third district representative, Gwendolyn Garcia for Grave Misconduct. The dismissal order carries the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification from holding public office, cancellation of eligibility and forfeiture of retirement benefits. The Ombudsman also directed that […]
Ombudsman indicts Bohol mayor for overpriced building
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman indicted Anda, Bohol Mayor Angelina Simacio for an overpriced P2.4million multi-purpose center built in 2013. The Ombudsman investigators found out that Simacio initiated the construction of the Anda Multi-Purpose Building/Center that was publicly bid and won by A.S.O. Construction at the price of P2,498,923.50. Records show that […]
Sorsogon mayor pleads guilty to non-remittance of GSIS premiums
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Michael Guysayko of Bulusan, Sorsogon, pleads guilty to the charges of 10 counts of violation of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) law. Guysako, together with Municipal Treasurer Jasmin Garcia, Municipal Accountant Ramon Belleza and Municipal Budget Officer Marieta Negrite were convicted by the Sandiganbayan for their non-remittance of GSIS […]
Duterte to Customs : Stop smuggling
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte ordered the Bureau of Customs to stop corruptions inside the graft-laden office and in every ports in the country. In his speech during the destruction of P61.626 million worth of smuggled luxury vehicles, February 6, Duterte said corrupt practices is the port areas of the country must […]
Former TESDA exec, wife convicted for graft
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan convicted the former provincial director of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and his wife for graft. The anti-graft court convicted spouses Edwin Villanueva and Nida Villanueva of violating Section 3(d) of Republic Act No. 3019, or the “Anti-Graft and Corruption Practices Act.” The Villanueva spouses were sentenced […]