DAVAO CITY (May 27) — The Sandiganbayan ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of Sangguniang Panlungsod member Nolly Concepcion of San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan. Concepcion is facing trial for violation of Usurpation of Official Function under Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code. The Office of the Ombudsman found that under the pretense of […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kanhi Mayor sa Leyte gi-papriso sa Sandiganbayan tungod sa ilegal nga sabong
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW, Mindanao—- Unom ka tuig nga mabalhog sa prisohan ug pirmamenting diskualipikasyon sa pagpanarbaho sa governo, ang kanhi Mayor sa Leyte tungod sa paghatag niini ug pagtugot sa ilegal nga sabong sa iyang munisipyo. Gisintensyahan sa Sandiganbayan Kanhi Mayor Charita Chan sa Babatngon, Leyte, tungod sa pagsupak sa mga probisyoon sa Presidential Decree […]
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 […]