Tag: malversation


  • Discaya Pleads Not Guilty to Graft and Malversation Charges in Davao Occidental

    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…

  • Graft Case: Discaya Pleads Not Guilty in Philippines

    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…

  • Ombudsman Case Could Boost VP Duterte Impeachment Prospects

    Ombudsman Case Could Boost VP Duterte Impeachment Prospects

    Overview: Where the case stands The reported scenario centers on allegations of plunder and malversation involving a group of officials connected to Deputy President Sara Duterte. The Ombudsman’s office has the authority to investigate such complaints and, if there is sufficient evidence, to file indictments. However, the prosecutor’s role is distinct from the legislative and…

  • Discaya Pleads Not Guilty to Graft and Malversation Charges in DPWH Case

    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…

  • Arraignment Set for Sarah Discaya in Cebu for Graft and Malversation Charges

    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…

  • Cebu Arraignment Set for Detained Contractor Sarah Discaya

    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…

  • Arraignment Set for Sarah Discaya in Cebu Graft Case

    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…