Tag: graft
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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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Graft Case: Discaya Pleads Not Guilty in Philippines
Overview: A High-Profile Graft Case in Davao Occidental The Philippines is again spotlighting a graft and malversation case that has drawn attention to public contracting and the oversight of infrastructure projects. Contractor Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, and company president Maria Roma Rimando, together with eight officials from the Department of Public Works…
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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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Ombudsman rap vs VP Sara Duterte could boost impeachment
Overview: Why the Ombudsman indictment matters The latest development in the Philippines involves an Ombudsman indictment that targets Vice President Sara Duterte and 14 co-accused. While the Ombudsman has authority to investigate and indict for malversation and plunder, it does not prosecute in court. That crucial distinction shapes how this case could affect impeachment dynamics…
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Marcos Eyes Portugal Extradition Treaty to Arrest Zaldy Co, says DILG
Philippines Targets Portugal Extradition Treaty to Detain Zaldy Co President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is pursuing an international extradition agreement with Portugal to arrest and bring home former lawmaker Zaldy Co, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed during a Palace press briefing. The move signals a broadened tactic in the government’s pursuit of justice for alleged…
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Ombudsman Urges Graft Watch Across All Government Branches in Philippines
Public Vigilance Expanded to All Government Branches The Office of the Ombudsman has called for heightened vigilance against graft and corruption across every arm of government in the Philippines. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla warned that graft is not confined to a single sector but pervades the executive, legislative, and judiciary. In a candid briefing to…
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Ombudsman Urges Graft Watch Across All Government Branches
New Call for Broad Graft Surveillance In a bold statement that broadens the fight against corruption in the Philippines, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla urged citizens to maintain vigilance over all branches of government. He argued that graft and corruption are not confined to a single sphere but are present across the executive, legislative, and judiciary.…
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Arraignment Set for Sarah Discaya in Cebu for Graft and Malversation Charges
Overview of the Case The arraignment of detained contractor Sarah Discaya has been scheduled for January 13, with the proceedings set to take place before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The charges filed against Discaya include estafa through malversation and graft, according to court documents and police reports. The…
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Cebu Arraignment Set for Detained Contractor Sarah Discaya
Overview: Arraignment Details for Sarah Discaya The arraignment of detained contractor Sarah Discaya is scheduled for January 13, with proceedings set to take place at 10 a.m. before Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The case involves charges of graft and malversation, and Discaya has remained in custody as the legal…
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Arraignment Set for Sarah Discaya in Cebu Graft Case
Arraignment Date Set for Sarah Discaya in Cebu Graft Case The arraignment for detained contractor Sarah Discaya has been scheduled for January 13 next year, with the session set to begin at 10 a.m. before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27 in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu. The development, confirmed by court officials, marks a key step…