Tag: graft
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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…
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LP on Arrest Warrant vs Zaldy Co: Justice for Filipinos
Introduction: A national demand for accountability The Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP) has weighed in on the arrest warrants issued against former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and 17 others, stating that these legal actions reflect a broader public desire for justice and accountability. As authorities move forward with the cases, Filipinos are watching…
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Sandiganbayan Frees Pharmally Graft Cases: Prosecution withdraws
Overview: What happened The Sandiganbayan’s First Division recently granted the prosecution’s motion to withdraw the graft cases linked to the controversial Pharmally Pharmaceutical scandal. This development marks a pivotal change in one of the Philippines’ most publicized procurement disputes and raises questions about the remaining legal avenues for accountability in the Pharmally saga. Context of…
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Pharmally cases: Sandiganbayan grants plea to withdraw graft charges
Overview: What the ruling means The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines’ anti-graft court, has granted the prosecution’s motion to withdraw graft cases linked to Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. This development comes after months of legal maneuvering and a handful of high-profile hearings that spotlight the ongoing battle against perceived irregularities in procurement and government deals during the pandemic…
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Sandiganbayan Allows Withdrawal of Pharmally Graft Cases, Signals Key Legal Move
Key development in the Pharmally procurement scandal The Sandiganbayan’s First Division has granted the prosecution’s motion to withdraw graft cases connected to the Pharmally Pharmaceutical procurement saga. This decision, issued in Manila, marks a significant procedural shift in a case that has drawn sustained scrutiny over government contracts and alleged anomalies in COVID-19-related purchases. What…
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Close Zelensky Ally Accused of Orchestrating Major Graft Scheme
Overview of the Allegations Ukrainian investigators have leveled serious accusations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky, alleging that he orchestrated a $100 million corruption scheme. The charges mark a high-stakes escalation in Kyiv’s ongoing fight against graft as the country grapples with the war’s financial and political pressures. While authorities have not named…