Jul 21, 2017 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to indict former Northern Samar Representative Emil Ong before the Sandiganbayan for his involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. Ong and 24 others are facing multiple criminal charges...
Jul 20, 2017 | Press Release
Mayor Pedro Alarcon of Batad, Iloilo is set to face graft charges for repeatedly approving his wife’s business permits. In a Resolution released by the Ombudsman, Alarcon will face trial for four counts of violation of Section 3(h) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt...
Jul 20, 2017 | Press Release
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of multiple charges against ex-Iloilo representative Niel “JunJun” Tupas, Jr. for his involvement in the anomalous utilization of his 2008 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). Tupas is set to be tried...
Jul 19, 2017 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the perpetual disqualification from public office of former Mayor Betty Allado of Banisilan, Cotabato after she was found guilty of Grave Misconduct and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service. Also found...
Jul 18, 2017 | Press Release
Mayor Dean Villa of Larena, Siquijor has been ordered suspended for one month after he was found guilty of Simple Misconduct. In a Decision released by the Ombudsman, on 10 March 2016, Villa confronted his brother, Ronnie Villa, regarding Dean’s conviction for...
Jul 18, 2017 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman has found former Hinabangan, Western Samar Mayor Alejandro Abarratigue, Municipal Treasurer Raul Tapia and Administrative Officer II Analiza Bagro guilty of Grave Misconduct. They were ordered dismissed from the service and were meted the...
