MANILA — Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday filed before the Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) charges against Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson. Trillanes was accompanied by his legal counsel Reynaldo Robles. Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano was also at the Ombudsman to show his support for Trillanes. The complaint of … Read More
MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed from the service Talitay, Maguindanao Mayor Montasir Sabal for serious dishonesty. Sabal was also meted the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification from holding public office, cancellation of eligibility and forfeiture of retirement benefits. The mayor is facing charges before the Sandiganbayan for three counts each of … Read More
MANILA, Aug. 11 — The Sandiganbayan has acquitted Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito in a technical malversation case over the purchase of PHP2.1-million worth of high-powered firearms in 2008 when he was the city mayor of San Juan City. In its ruling promulgated on Aug. 10, 2017, the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division granted the “demurrers to … Read More
MANILA, Aug. 11 — Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan on Friday posted a PHP60,000 bail for the 2 counts of graft charges filed against him before the Sandiganbayan on the alleged misuse of his PHP30-million priority development assistance fund (PDA) in 2012. Accompanied by his lawyer Atty. Dennis Manalo, Honasan posted bail at the Binan City, … Read More
MANILA, Aug. 10 — The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan in connection with the alleged PHP30 million pork barrel fund scam. The anti-graft court issued the warrant of arrest for violation of Republic Act No. 3019, or the “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act”, which was filed by the Office of … Read More
MANILA — Former Caibiran, Biliran Mayor Melchor Maderazo is facing six to eight years imprisonment. This after the Sandiganbayan convicted Maderazo of violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019, or the “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act”. The former mayor was also perpetually disqualified from holding public office and was ordered to pay PHP305,481.06 … Read More
MANILA, July 14 — Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of criminal charges against former President Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino, Jr. for his alleged liability in the Mamasapano massacre. In a resolution approved on Friday, Morales ordered the filing of charges against Aquino for usurpation of authority and violation of Section 3(a) of … Read More
MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has ordered the filing of a petition to initiate forfeiture proceedings for ill-gotten wealth against former Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Director Jesus Nieves, in conspiracy with his wife and daughter, respondents Segundina Nieves and Gwendolyn Sola. Segundina was a former Education Supervisor II while Gwendolyn used … Read More
MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has ordered the filing of charges against two officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) assigned at the Revenue District Office (RDO) 29 in Manila. Group Supervisor Nora Halamani and Revenue Officer III Abolais Ampa are facing charges of direct bribery and violation of Section 7 … Read More
MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has ordered the suspension of Matag-ob, Leyte Mayor Agustin Pedrano, Sr. after he was found guilty of simple misconduct. The suspension for one month and one day came after a probe found that Pedrano used the municipality’s Nissan Urvan without any supporting documents. On Aug. 26, 2013, … Read More
MANILA — “Bangon Marawi” is now in place, after the Marawi crisis, reconstruction and rehabilitation will come in. This was divulged by National Security Adviser Secretary Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. during the 1st Round Table Discussion on Martial Law at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City on Thursday. The round table discussion was conducted through the … Read More
MANILA — The Manila Police District (MPD) on Friday said the explosion near the Arellano Police Community Precinct (PCP) is now under investigation. MPD spokesman Supt. Erwin Margarejo said initial report said that a fragmentation hand grenade was thrown by a lone suspect which hit the pavement and damaged three vehicles — 1 Toyota Fortuner, … Read More
MANILA — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading House Bill 187 which seeks to grant farmers, fisherfolk and agrarian reform beneficiaries relief from unpaid loan obligations through a new condonation program. The proposed “Agrarian and Agricultural Loan Restructuring and Condonation Act” aims to provide farmers, fisherfolk and agrarian reform beneficiaries … Read More
MANILA — The Sandiganbayan on Friday again allowed detained former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. to visit his ailing father former Senator Ramon Revilla, Sr. Citing “humanitarian consideration”, the Sandiganbayan First Division “partially” granted Revilla’s motion. The former senator on Thursday sought the permission of the Sandiganbayan to allow him to visit his father on … Read More
MANILA — Online accounts at the Philippine stock market grew 27.8 percent to 302,516 from 236,669 in 2015, according to the annual Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) report. PSE reported also that the total number of stock market accounts, which include both online and traditional accounts, was at 8.5 percent, from 712,549 accounts in 2015 to … Read More
MANILA — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Thursday confirmed that Cayamura Maute, 67, the patriarch of the Maute brothers, and three others are now in their custody. “I can confirm that they are now in our custody but I cannot give further details this time muna,” said BJMP spokesman Xavier Solda. … Read More