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Dismissal of graft charges vs Blaan chieftain lauded

Blaan and T’boli tribe members in South Cotabato province were elated after the Ombudsman dismissed the corruption charges against a renowned tribal leader. He was earlier accused of mishandling of government funds, for them a landmark dispensation of justice benefiting their communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 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

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

Dismissed BFAR chief, others to face graft raps

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered graft charges filed against former Department of Agriculture (DA) officials over the alleged irregularities in the awarding of a P2.097-billion contract to British company SRT Marine Systems Solutions Ltd. – United Kingdom (SRT-UK) in 2018......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

After tanim-bala, tanim-daga? Congressmen speculate

Following videos of bed bugs and rats infesting the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, some congressmen said yesterday that the rats may have been planted to undermine the administration of President Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Congressmen: Advanced economies amend their constitutions

From the United States up to Asia and Southeast Asia, advanced economies have had changes in their constitutions to keep their laws attuned to the evolving times, which paid off in terms of being global leaders in the community of nations, according to several congressmen......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

No LEDAC; Marcos Jr. meets separately with senators, congressmen

Amid feuding over the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution, President Marcos met separately yesterday with congressmen and senators instead of convening the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 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

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

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

Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation

“Prosecutor Arnold Magpantay dismissed that we were abducted by the military, that we were taken to safehouses, and was subjected to psychological torture to force us to ride the story coined by the agents of the NTF-ELCAC."  The post Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Ombudsman sacks BFAR chief for graft

Ombudsman Samuel Martires has dismissed Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources director Demosthenes Escoto, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. confirmed yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Case versus Daluz et al. ‘dismissed’

Case versus Daluz et al. ‘dismissed’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Palompon mayor’s petition dismissed: Court upholds SW validity

ORMOC CITY, Leyte — The Regional Trial Court Branch 45 of Tacloban City dismissed the petition filed by Palompon Mayor Ramon Oñate seeking to invalidate the search warrant issued earlier by the court on the site where the DBSN Farms Agriventures Corp. is located, citing lack of merit. Oñate’s petition to suppress the evidence obtained.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Viral Tarsier Video: DENR to file criminal charges vs 2 vloggers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said preparations are underway for the filing of charges against two vloggers for the “improper treatment” of Philippine Tarsiers in Polomolok, South Cotabato. “Ongoing po ang preparation ng documents for the filing of criminal charges. Kung kakayanin ay mafa-file siya within today,” DENR Region.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024

Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

‘Pharma war’

Ombudsman Samuel Martires forwarded one after the other to Sandiganbayan last week the twin cases of graft and corruption charges involving former top government officials of the previous administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Missing beauty pageant bet: Raps vs ex-cop junked

The charges filed against a former police major and a driver tagged in the disappearance of beauty pageant candidate Catherine Camilon have been dismissed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

DOLE junks case vs Negros power cooperative

The Department of Labor and Employment has dismissed the charges filed by an employees’ union against a power cooperative in Negros Occidental......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024