Tag: Davao Occidental
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Discaya Pleads Not Guilty to Graft and Malversation Charges in Davao Occidental
Background of the Case Contractor Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, along with company president Maria Roma Rimando, has entered not guilty pleas to multiple charges including graft and malversation. The charges involve a controversial project handled by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Davao Occidental district, highlighting ongoing concerns…
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Discaya Pleads Not Guilty to Graft and Malversation Charges in DPWH Case
Overview of the Case Contractor Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, and company president Maria Roma Rimando, have entered not guilty pleas to graft and malversation charges related to a project in Davao Occidental. The charges involve eight officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Davao Occidental District Engineering Office, creating…
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DA Audit Uncovers Nine Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao
Overview: Nine ghost FMRs surface in Mindanao The Department of Agriculture (DA) has identified nine non-existent farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Mindanao during its ongoing audit. The combined value of these ghost projects is about ₱125 million. Following an initial discovery of three ghost projects earlier in the week, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said…