Apr 17, 2018 | Press Release
The Sandiganbayan affirmed the conviction of former local officials of Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat for misappropriating P2.6 million in public funds. In a 17-page Resolution, the court affirmed the conviction of Tessie Lagnaoda (Barangay Captain of Masiag, Bagumbayan),...
Apr 13, 2018 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to indict Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur Mayor Roy Encallado for violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019) for the anomalous procurement of supplies from Barcelona...
Apr 10, 2018 | Press Release
The Sandiganbayan convicted Tanjay City, Negros Oriental General Service Officer Bogard Colina and Liga ng Mga Barangay Head Denver Bokingkito for violation of Article 213 (Frauds Against the Public Treasury) of the Revised Penal Code (RPC), and ordered them to pay a...
Apr 5, 2018 | Press Release
The Sandiganbayan directed the implementation of the 90-day suspension pendente lite of Medical Center Chief Dr. Angeles De Leon, Nurse Luz Padua, Nutritionist Milagrina Jacinto and Medical Technologist Michael Raquel, all from the Quirino Memorial Medical Center,...
Apr 4, 2018 | Press Release
The Sandiganbayan convicted former Romblon mayor Leo Merida, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members Melben Mesana, Gerry Mijares, Mariano Mateo, Francisco Mayor, Jr., Chris Mazo, Ramon Magallon, Edler Robis, Rafael Riano and Bryant Riano of violation of Section 3(e) of the...
Apr 3, 2018 | Press Release
After more than 25 years, the Office of the Ombudsman has completed the successful recovery of the ill-gotten wealth of former Calauan mayor Antonio Sanchez and his wife, Editha Vito-Sanchez. On 01 March 2018, the Ombudsman obtained copies of the Transfer Certificates...
