Oct 18, 2017 | Press Release
Herminio Teves, the former congressman of the 3rd district of Negros Oriental is set to face trial for his involvement in irregularities in the disbursement of his 2007 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to...
Oct 12, 2017 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the one-month suspension of former Lupon, Davao Oriental Mayor Domingo Lim for simple neglect of duty. In the event of separation from service, the penalty will be converted to a fine in the amount of his one month’s salary....
Oct 10, 2017 | Press Release
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has approved the finding of probable cause against former Governor Vicente Bermejo of Capiz for one count of violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019). Bermejo is accused of...
Oct 9, 2017 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman has obtained the conviction of former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes after the Sandiganbayan found him guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Reyes was sentenced to suffer six...
Oct 9, 2017 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the two months suspension of former Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor Augusto Corro for Simple Negligence. In the event of separation from the service, the penalty will be converted to a fine in the amount of his two months’ salary....
Oct 5, 2017 | Press Release
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has found probable cause to file graft and Malversation charges against Representative Vincent Crisologo of the 1st district of Quezon City for his involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. Crisologo is set...