DFP employees turn the table, file graft raps vs Belgica
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica has been slapped with a complaint for graft and several administrative charges before the Office of the Ombudsman by nine employees of Duty Free Philippines (DFP). Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica Alexander Sablan, Ernesto Mangalindan, Romeo Silva Jr., Eric Oracion, Rizalino Santos, Nilo Duarte, Joaquin Vibal, Francis Daco, and Carlito Ardales want Belgica to be held liable for violations of Section 3(b), (e), (f), and (k) of R.A. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, Grave Misconduct, Conduct Prejudicial to the Service, and Gross Inexcusable Negligence. The DFP employees said they were “very frustrated and disappointed” in Belgica for taking on their case of “smuggling” against DFPC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Vicente Pelagio Angala. They said in the complaint that they sought Belgica’s help after listening to his program with DZRH called “Ireklamo Mo Kay Greco.” They then went to his house in San Miguel Avenue near Malacañang and sought help regarding allegations of anomalies and corruption within DFP. He listened to their concerns and introduced his father, Gregor Belgica, and his lawyer sibling, Atty. Jeremia Belgica. The Belgica clan assured the DFP employees that they have their support, and they said they were lucky because they do not have to pay for any legal fees. However, when they filed the plunder complaint before the Ombudsman on March 16, 2017, with the help of the firm of Belgica’s brother – Belgica Aranas ALim Dela Cruz and Association – they had to pay P1,000 per page or a total of P130,000. Things went downhill when Belgica contacted Angala and set up a meeting with them. During the meeting, they were made to sign a “waiver” which they did not get to read and they were also kept in the dark. In the end, Belgica made recommendations to President Duterte against officials of DFP. However, they said the recommendations did not really include the names of those involved, but just mentioned that charges be filed against “public officials.” The money which they used to pay the Ombudsman was also returned. “Ginamit niya ang aming kaso para magkaroon ng koneksyon sa mga malalaking negosyante sa Duty Free upang gamitin niya sa kanyang pansariling interest. (He used our case to connect with big business owners in Duty Free so that he could use it for his own personal gain),” the complaint read. Contacted by the Manila Bulletin for his side, Belgica said he is ready to defend himself and provide answers “anywhere and anytime.” He added that the complaint that he asked for money is a “fabricated story,” and he said that he had been very generous to the DFP employees. The fact that the group has besmirched his reputation, Belgica said he is going to file counter-charges and “pray hard that they all go to jail.” Belgica likewise made some accusations of his own: “This group is being sponsored by the same people who also filed a case against me on the entrapment operations and anti-corruption initiatives that we have been doing. This group has been trying to rally more people to fabricate cases and allegations in order to undermine the anti-corruption initiatives of the administration.”.....»»
ARTA to expedite death claims of kin of C-130 crash victims
"We sympathize with them… that's the very least ARTA can do to ensure that they are not red tape in the processing of their survivorship benefits," ARTA Director-General Jeremiah Belgica said......»»
Gov t offices reminded: Observe working hours, put up public assistance desks
“Anyone who comes in should be attended to during work hours. If clients come in during working hours, they should be entertained by the office even if they've been there for five minutes,” ARTA Director-General Jeremiah Belgica said in mixed Filipino and English. .....»»
‘Crimes against humanity?’
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission under Greco Belgica doesn’t spare anyone, even President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte’s townmate......»»
No local vaccine production red tape
Would-be manufacturers of vaccines in the country will not encounter hassles in putting up their enterprises, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) assured Monday. This comes as Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said that four biotechnological companies have already committed to putting up laboratories in the Philippines to produce vaccines, especially against Covid-19. ARTA chief Jeremiah Belgica […] The post No local vaccine production red tape appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Set up e-business one-stop shops, LGU told
Local government units (LGU) should move their business permit application processes online by mid-June this year to make it more efficient, a government official said Saturday. Jeremiah Belgica, chief of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), said his agency, as well as the interior, information and communications, and trade departments, had signed a joint memorandum circular […] The post Set up e-business one-stop shops, LGU told appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Solon fumes over corrupt tag
A leader of the House of Representatives on Thursday challenged Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) member Grego Belgica to prove his claim that up to 12 congressmen were linked to corruption involving public works projects......»»
Pacc, hands off!
Hindi na umano iimbestigahan ng Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) ang isang regional director ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) na inakusahan na nagpaagaw umano ng perang aabot sa P3 milyon nang magdaos ng kanyang kaarawan. Ayon kay PACC commissioner Greco Belgica, hindi na umano nila ito sisilipin dahil naihain na ang reklamo sa […] The post Pacc, hands off! appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
MGA KORAP NA CONGRESSMAN,TAKOT ILANTAD
HINDI ko sukat maisip kung bakit ayaw na isa-publiko ni Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission(PACC) Comm.Greco Belgica ang mga pangalan ng mga mambabatas na dawit sa korapsyon na nangyayari sa loob ng Department of Public Highway. Bakittttt….??? Dahil makokompromiso lang daw ang gagawin nilang imbestigasyon kung ilalabas nga naman niya ang mga pangalan ng mga opisyal na […] The post MGA KORAP NA CONGRESSMAN,TAKOT ILANTAD appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
PACC won t name solons under probe for alleged corruption in DPWH projects — Belgica
President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-corruption body will not name the solons currently under probe for allegedly conspiring with public works officials to commit graft. .....»»
ARTA trains PCCI personnel as ARTA Champions
ARTA Director General Jeremiah Belgica (FILE PHOTO)CALOOCAN CITY, Oct. 22 (PIA) -- The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on Wednesday commenced the training of personnel from a.....»»
DFP employees turn the table, file graft raps vs Belgica
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica has been slapped with a complaint for graft and several administrative charges before the Office of the Ombudsman by nine employees of Duty Free Philippines (DFP). Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica Alexander Sablan, Ernesto Mangalindan, Romeo Silva Jr., Eric Oracion, Rizalino Santos, Nilo Duarte, Joaquin Vibal, Francis Daco, and Carlito Ardales want Belgica to be held liable for violations of Section 3(b), (e), (f), and (k) of R.A. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, Grave Misconduct, Conduct Prejudicial to the Service, and Gross Inexcusable Negligence. The DFP employees said they were “very frustrated and disappointed” in Belgica for taking on their case of “smuggling” against DFPC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Vicente Pelagio Angala. They said in the complaint that they sought Belgica’s help after listening to his program with DZRH called “Ireklamo Mo Kay Greco.” They then went to his house in San Miguel Avenue near Malacañang and sought help regarding allegations of anomalies and corruption within DFP. He listened to their concerns and introduced his father, Gregor Belgica, and his lawyer sibling, Atty. Jeremia Belgica. The Belgica clan assured the DFP employees that they have their support, and they said they were lucky because they do not have to pay for any legal fees. However, when they filed the plunder complaint before the Ombudsman on March 16, 2017, with the help of the firm of Belgica’s brother – Belgica Aranas ALim Dela Cruz and Association – they had to pay P1,000 per page or a total of P130,000. Things went downhill when Belgica contacted Angala and set up a meeting with them. During the meeting, they were made to sign a “waiver” which they did not get to read and they were also kept in the dark. In the end, Belgica made recommendations to President Duterte against officials of DFP. However, they said the recommendations did not really include the names of those involved, but just mentioned that charges be filed against “public officials.” The money which they used to pay the Ombudsman was also returned. “Ginamit niya ang aming kaso para magkaroon ng koneksyon sa mga malalaking negosyante sa Duty Free upang gamitin niya sa kanyang pansariling interest. (He used our case to connect with big business owners in Duty Free so that he could use it for his own personal gain),” the complaint read. Contacted by the Manila Bulletin for his side, Belgica said he is ready to defend himself and provide answers “anywhere and anytime.” He added that the complaint that he asked for money is a “fabricated story,” and he said that he had been very generous to the DFP employees. The fact that the group has besmirched his reputation, Belgica said he is going to file counter-charges and “pray hard that they all go to jail.” Belgica likewise made some accusations of his own: “This group is being sponsored by the same people who also filed a case against me on the entrapment operations and anti-corruption initiatives that we have been doing. This group has been trying to rally more people to fabricate cases and allegations in order to undermine the anti-corruption initiatives of the administration.”.....»»
Belgica sued for alleged whitewash of Duty Free probe
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner Greco Belgica is facing administrative and criminal complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly whitewashing an investigation on officials of Duty Free Philippines Corp. supposedly involved in allowing private firms to smuggle imported goods......»»
PACC says some lawmakers may be involved in DPWH anomalies
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner Greco Belgica said some lawmakers wield influence over the implementation of local projects and the movement of district engineers. .....»»
ARTA trains PCCI personnel as ARTA Champions
ARTA Director General Jeremiah Belgica (FILE PHOTO)CALOOCAN CITY, Oct. 22 (PIA) -- The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on Wednesday commenced the training of personnel from a.....»»
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission differs with Ombudsman on lifestyle checks
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica maintained that lifestyle checks could help determine the existence of corruption......»»
Resurrecting PhilHealth
The House of Representatives’ top analyst and finance whiz in residence, Albay Second District Congressman Joey Salceda, does not believe the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should be privatized, despite claims of near-bankruptcy (a claim by PhilHealth itself) and corruption amounting to P153 billion (a claim by Presidential Anti-Corruption Commissioner Grego Belgica)......»»
ARTA chief cites gains in streamlining processes in constructing PTTI
DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug. 4 (PIA) -- Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director General Atty. Jeremiah Belgica highlighted the current administration's achievements in streamlining procedures in government.....»»
Mas kaunting reklamo vs SAP dahil sa e-payment
Manila, Philippines – Inanunsyo ni Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica na mas kaunti ang naging reklamo sa ikalawang tranche ng Social Amelioration Program (SAP) dahil sa isinagawa ito via electronic payment. “Definitely po nakabawas kasi noong simula pa lang ng distribution, ‘yung first wave isinuggest na po namin ‘yan na mas maganda kung […] The post Mas kaunting reklamo vs SAP dahil sa e-payment appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Higit 4K reklamo sa SAP naaksyunan ng PACC
Manila, Philippines – Tinatayang nasa 4,000 ang natanggap na reklamong may kinalaman sa Social Amelioration Program (SAP) ng gobyerno ang naaksyunan ng Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC). Sa public briefing sa government television Sabado, inilahad ni Anti-Corruption Commissioner Greco Belgica na may kabuuang 3,992 na report na natanggap ang komisyon ukol sa cash aid program. Sa […] The post Higit 4K reklamo sa SAP naaksyunan ng PACC appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»