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Sandigan junks Bistek’s plea to dismiss graft rap

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the bid of former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista and former administrator Aldrin Cuña to dismiss the graft case filed against them in connection with the allegedly anomalous P32-million online occupational permitting and tracking system project in 2019......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Sandigan acquits Elenita Binay of graft

After 11 years of legal battle, former Makati mayor Elenita Binay was acquitted yesterday of graft and malversation over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P9.9 million worth of medical equipment for the Ospital ng Makati......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Former ad exec found guilty of estafa

The Makati Metropolitan Trial Court has sentenced a former ad executive to up to two years imprisonment after finding him guilty of estafa......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Red-tagger Badoy guilty of indirect contempt over red tagging of Manila judge

The Supreme Court found NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt over her multiple pronouncements against a Manila Regional Trial Court judge over a decision which denied the proscription petition of the Department of Justice against the CPP-NPA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Ex-Munti mayor cleared of P97 million graft charge

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Muntinlupa mayor Aldrin San Pedro of a graft case that stemmed from the allegedly anomalous procurement of P97.52 million worth of fire trucks from 2008 to 2009......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Cebu lampposts case: SC clears DPWH execs, contractor of graft

The Supreme Court acquitted three former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor of graft charges in relation to the installation of allegedly overpriced lampposts during the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit held in Cebu. In a 22-page decision promulgated on Oct. 11, 2023, but made public only.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

SC: Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for red tagging judge

MANILA, Philippines — Loraine Badoy-Partosa, former spokesperson of the government’s anti-insurgency task force, has been found guilty by the Supreme Court (SC) of indirect contempt for red-tagging a Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge. Badoy was ordered to pay a fine of P30,000 and warned against repeating the same or similar acts in the future,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Makati files graft raps vs 3 Taguig employees

The local government of Makati yesterday filed graft cases against three Taguig City Hall employees before the Office of the Ombudsm.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Second graft case filed vs Magalong

Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong is facing another graft case before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the allegedly anomalous improvement and rehabilitation of a P50-million multipurpose building in Barangay Irisan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines

The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

DSWD urges 4Ps beneficiaries to avail of gov’t tertiary education support

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the beneficiaries of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who want to pursue higher education to avail of various government tertiary education support programs that will assist them with their school expenses. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Monday (January 15) that […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Robin Padilla says sorry to Senate execs over Mariel’s vitamin C drip mess

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has apologized to officials of the Senate over an incident inside his office involving his wife, actress Mariel Padilla. The actress drew flak after posting on social media last week a photo of her receiving an intravenous treatment inside  her husband’s office at the Senate. ALSO READ: Mariel Padilla’s ‘gluta.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su ‘guilty’ sa kasong sexual misconduct

NAPATUNAYANG “guilty” o may pagkakasala sa kasong sexual misconduct ang sikat na “Squid Game” actor na si O Yeong-su. Kinumpirma ito mismo ng local court noong March 15 matapos siyang sampahan ng reklamo kaugnay sa pananakit niya sa isang babae noong 2017. Base sa report ng Suwon District Court, naganap ang insidente nang manatili ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

SC finds PAO chief Acosta guilty of indirect contempt, orders her to pay fine

Aside from Acosta, the SC also finds PAO forensics unit director Erwin Erfe guilty of indirect contempt for accusing the SC of judicial tyranny.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

CSC affirms 2019 decision: Libre guilty of malpractice

CSC affirms 2019 decision: Libre guilty of malpractice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

PLDT proposes $3 million settlement in US budget mess suit

Integrated telco PLDT Inc. has proposed to settle $3 million, or around P165 million, to resolve a class action suit filed against it in the US over its budget fiasco......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Education s old problems, new stop-gap measures: Why media need to look at the bigger picture

THE CRISIS in education may not be the only serious challenge facing the new year. But it has certainly captured media coverage and more public attention engaging stakeholders, not just students, teachers and parents but also business and industry leaders.Unfortunately, the government has responded not with a comprehensive plan or strategy to address the failure of Filipino students to learn basic skills and ins.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

SEC doles out P60-M in fines for Abra Mining mess

The SEC released a statement yesterday outlining P560 million in fines relating to the illegally-issued Abra Miningshares that were sold during the basura stock craze of late FY20 and early FY21......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Ched-Davao: Quake drill not just ‘procedural activity’ but necessity

AN OFFICIAL from the Commission on Higher Education-Davao Region (Ched-Davao) said that there is a need to prepare students for disasters and other calamities......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Enhancing EU-Philippines higher education partnership

Would you say that education matters?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024