Ombudsman posts 79% conviction rate as of 3Q
THE Office of the Ombudsman reported a 78.89 percent conviction rate in the first nine months of 2023 based on figures released on its Quarterly Physical Report of Operation (QPRO).
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Former Siquijor officials guilty in liquid fertilizer case
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 7) – The Sandiganbayan has found former Lazi, Siquijor mayor Orville Fua guilty of graft over the alleged anomalous purchase of liquid fertilizer in 2004.
Sandiganbayan: Chavit’s affidavit in P81M graft case vs ex-Narvacan mayors valid
THE Sandiganbayan has overruled objections raised by former Narvacan, Ilocos Sur mayors Edgardo and Zuriel Zaragoza to the admission of affidavits executed by former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson as part of the prosecution’s exhibits relative to two counts of graft charges filed against them.
Ex-QC exec pleads not guilty to graft charge
FORMER Quezon City administrator Aldrin Cuña on Monday pleaded not guilty to the graft charge before the Sandiganbayan's Third Division for allegedly causing — «in conspiracy with» former QC mayor Herbert Bautista — undue injury to the government in the amount of about P25.3 million.
PBBM admin digitalizing PH’s prison system through whole-of-government approach to address jail congestion – Presidential Communications Office
The government is digitalizing the management of the country’s prison system through whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to address prison congestion, the chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said on Saturday.
Gov’t to allow some 5,000 inmates go free in time for Christmas – BJMP – Presidential Communications Office
More than 20 days before Christmas, the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expecting to release around 5,000 inmates, or persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
Focus on quality of drug cases – Sandigan Justice
MANILA, Philippines — Law enforcers should focus on quality operations in the campaign against illegal drugs after data showed that a majority of inmates detained on drug charges are considered street-level drug dealers and users, Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Karl Miranda said yesterday.
Court acquits ex-La Union lawmaker of graft over PDAF
MANILA, Philippines: The Sandiganbayan's First Division acquitted former La Union 2nd District Rep. Thomas Dumpit Jr. and others of charges of graft, malversation of public funds, and malversation through falsification in connection with Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).