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, … [Read more...] about Sandiganbayan convicts ten Romblon officials over graft charges
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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 the assistance … [Read more...] about Former PNP-CAR director convicted over SALN violations
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 … [Read more...] about Leyte officials sentenced to 6-years imprisonment over excessive honorarium
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 in 2013. Under the law, it is an … [Read more...] about Lanao del Sur official facing charges over SALN
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 and former officials of Misamis Oriental … [Read more...] about Cagayan de Oro Mayor, 4 others face new graft charge
