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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

Sandiganbayan acquits Binay matriarch of graft, malversation

The anti-graft court acquitted former Makati City Mayor Elenita Binay of graft charges over the alleged anomalous purchase of medical equipment amounting to P9.9 million in years 2000 and 2001. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 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

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

Sandiganbayan acquits Jinggoy Estrada of plunder over PDAF scam

Estrada, however, is found guilty of one count of bribery and two counts of indirect bribery after allegedly pocketing P183 million in kickbacks from ghost projects masterminded by Napoles. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 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 upholds decision granting Napoles bail in one PDAF case

Pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate Rep. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete have been allowed to post bail after the Supreme Court dismissed a case related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Castro asks DOJ to review grave threat raps vs ex-president Duterte

Rep. France Castro (ACT-Teachers Party-list) asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to dismiss the fiscal's resolution after the Quezon City prosecutor junked the grave threat charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Kaso batok Mikal Bridges gi-dismiss

Kaso batok Mikal Bridges gi-dismiss.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

2 ka tinun-an gipasaylo sa polis; kaso gi dismiss

2 ka tinun-an gipasaylo sa polis; kaso gi dismiss.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

DOTr to SC: Dismiss petitions vs PUV modernization

The Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board have asked the Supreme Court to dismiss for lack of merit a petition seeking to stop the implementation and ultimately void government orders related to the public utility vehicle modernization program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Sandigan junks fertilizer scam case vs supplier

The Sandiganbayan has junked a fertilizer scam case against a private supplier due to the Office of the Ombudsman’s inordinate delay in its investigation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Perjury case by retired justice vs Dominican exorcist junked

A perjury case filed by retired Justice Harriet Demetriou against Dominican theologian and exorcist Fr. Winston Cabading has been dismissed for "insufficiency of evidence"......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 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

De Lima to seek demurrer on final drug case

The camp of former senator Leila de Lima is set to file a motion for leave of court to file a demurrer to evidence in connection with the third and final drug case filed against her......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Jinggoy denies Roque claim on Sierra Madre ‘deal’

It was “unacceptable” for former presidential spokesman Harry Roque to claim that former president Joseph Estrada made a deal with Beijing to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from the Ayungin Shoal, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Jinggoy: Joint Cha-cha voting unconstitutional

Making both houses of Congress vote jointly and not separately on amending the 1987 Charter would be “unconstitutional,” Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Jinggoy sees no political color in Sandiganbayan ruling

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada does not see any political color in the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division’s ruling that found him guilty of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024