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Rama to contest suspension order in Supreme Court, readies legal fight

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama stays firm despite being ordered a preventive suspension by the Ombudsman. He now plans to ask for Supreme Court intervention, believing the decision might be politically motivated. Rama questions the fairness of the anti-graft office’s six-month suspension, stating he and seven other City Hall officials weren’t given.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Ombudsman: Ex-DBM exec swak sa Pharmally scam

Hindi umubra ang paliwanag ni dating Budget Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao sa Ombudsman kaya tuloy ang graft case nito kaugnay ng P4 bilyong Pharmally scam. The post Ombudsman: Ex-DBM exec swak sa Pharmally scam first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Ombudsman affirms raps vs ex-DBM execs in Pharmally mess

The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier ruling finding probable cause to file graft cases before the Sandiganbayan against former top officials of the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management in connection with the Pharmally procurement mess amounting to P11.5 billion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama suspended for 6 months

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has been placed under suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman. The state’s anti-graft investigating body on Wednesday, May 8 announced that they ordered to put Rama under preventive suspension for six months. READ MORE: 4 ex-tax mappers pay of Cebu City ‘signed’ but… 4 Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 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

Sandigan junks ex-Palawan execs’ bid to dismiss raps

The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of three former provincial government officials of Palawan to be allowed to seek the early dismissal of the graft and falsification cases filed against them in connection with the alleged misuse of P1.534 billion worth of proceeds from the Malampaya gas project in 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Romblon lawmaker, ex-Eastern Samar government cleared in fertilizer scam

Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona and former Eastern Samar governor Clotilde Salazar have been cleared of graft in connection with the 2004 fertilizer fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

3 ex-NABCOR officials get 8 years for graft

The Sandiganbayan has sentenced three officials of the now defunct state firm National Agribusiness Corp. (NABCOR) to up to eight years in prison over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P95.5 million worth of post-harvest facilities and equipment in 2007 to 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Sandigan denies ex-PNP exec’s bid to junk helicopter case

The Sandiganbayan has denied a bid by former Senior Police Officer 4 Ma. Linda Padojinog to dismiss the graft case against her that stemmed from the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) purchase of allegedly overpriced, second-hand helicopters in 2009......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Tax credit scam: 5 ex-DOF execs get 8 years

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of five former officials of the Department of Finance for graft over the multibillion-peso tax credit scam in the 1990s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

3 TLRC execs get 26 years for ‘pork’ scam

The Sandiganbayan yesterday sentenced three ranking officials of the abolished state firm Technology and Livelihood Resource Center to serve up to 26 years in prison for graft and malversation of public funds in connection with their involvement in the “pork barrel” fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Palace links improved corruption index ranking to digitalization processes

The government welcomed the country's slight improvement in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, owing it to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s "efforts to streamline institutional processes and curtail opportunities for graft and corruption.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippine graft buster responds

You must know by now that if you’re a businessman in the Philippines, you have to shell out a lot of money to do business in our nation of 114 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Ex-Iloilo lawmaker acquitted of ‘pork’ rap

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Iloilo 5th District representative Rolex Suplico of a graft case in connection with the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel amounting P14.7 million in 2007......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

CA reverses MIAA execs’ dismissal

he Court of Appeals has dismissed the charges filed against former executives of the Manila International Airport Authority who initiated the reassignment of more than 200 employees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Bello’s cyber libel trial set on Feb. 26

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 22 February)—The trial of defeated vice presidential candidate Walden Bello for the two counts of cyber libel charges has been scheduled for Feb. 26 at the Regional Trial Court Branch 10 in Davao City. The hearing was originally set for Feb. 1 but it was postponed following the work and classes […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Quiboloy dares Risa, accusers: Sue me

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy yesterday dared Sen. Risa Hontiveros and other accusers to file charges in court amid the Senate probe into the alleged sex trafficking ring in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Myanmar Filmmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison

On January 10, a Myanmar military court closed to the public sentenced award-winning documentary filmmaker Shin Daewe to life in prison on trumped-up terrorism charges. Her conviction and harsh sentencing is the latest example of the Myanmar junta's relentless persecution of the media.Police arrested Shin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists in the city s biggest national security case

Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists in the city s biggest national security case.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024