The Sandiganbayan on Wednesday ordered the arrest of Laguna Lake Development Authority general manager Nereus Acosta and his mother, Soccoro, in connection with the perjury charge filed against them by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Caloocan Mayor Recom Echiverri violated the Local Government Code when he entered into contracts and authorized the release of over P1 billion for various projects without the authorization of the city council, a 2011 Commission on Audit report released late last month said.
Former Misamis Oriental governor Antonio Calingin has been convicted of graft by the Sandiganbayan for using the province’s resources and manpower in a project undertaken outside the province by a private company owned by his family in 2003.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Monday expressed adherence to the Ombudsman’s decision to dismiss plunder and graft charges against former military budget officer retired Col. George Rabusa.
ALLIES of Tuburan Mayor Democrito Diamante in the municipal council described as “baseless and politically motivated” the graft complaint filed by Tuburan Councilor Marie Tabotabo before the Ombudsman-Visayas.
THIS columnist was not surprised when the Senate recommended to the Ombudsman the investigation of former National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Lito Banayo for alleged graft while in office.
The office of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has submitted pieces of evidence at the Office of the Ombudsman against Senator Miriam Defensor- Santiago for possible violation of Republic Act 3019 known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
Whistleblower Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada on Monday posted bail at the Sandiganbayan for two graft charges filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Whistleblower Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada surrendered himself to the National Headquarters of the Philippine National Police in Quezon City Monday morning, a radio report said.
The indictment by the Ombudsman of suspended governor Gwendolyn Garcia, five other provincial officials and two private individuals in connection with the purchase of the Balili estate in 2008 has been described as a double whammy for the beleaguered Garcia who is suspended for six months on orders of President Benigno Aquino III. Garcia faces [...]
Usa ray sulbad aron dili na masubli ang nahitabo kang Renante Pique niadtong Lunes sa buntag nga hapit siya madunggabi diha sa Palace of Justice. Ang maayong himoon sa mga pulis ug mga guwardiya diha sa Marcelo Fernan Hall of Justice mao ang pag-ban sa mga paryente ug mga supporters ni Bella Ruby Santos pagsulod [...]
Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia yesterday said she will continue to “restore” underwater portions of the Balili property in Naga City even though the property and her decision to buy it for P98.9 million is the subject of a graft case in the Sandiganbayan. She said the value of the coastal property has gone up sixfold to [...]
The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday recommended before the Ombudsman the filing of a criminal case against Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Commissioner Alfredo Po.
