Sandiganbayan The Sandiganbayan has affirmed its decision that convicted former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Disbursing Officer Serda I. Hassan-Bangsa of graft in the irregular purchase of rescue kits in 2003. Bangsa and former Head of ARMM-Manila Liaison Office Socorro Fra
Published July 2, 2021, 12:18 PM
Sandiganbayan
“Corruption is a curse. It is high time to exorcise ghost employees and to purge the ranks of callous officials who employ insidious means for evil ends.”
This was stressed by the Sandiganbayan in its decision that convicted Romeo Chan Reales, former provincial accountant and officer-in-charge of the Provincial Administrator’s Office of Samar, of graft and malversation for hiring ghost employees in 2005.
For graft, Reales was sentenced to a prison term ranging from six to 10 years. For malversation, he was meted out a jail term of two to eight years and a fine of P76,500.
Sandiganbayan The Sandiganbayan has decided to proceed with the trial of the falsification of public documents cases filed against five former Bataan provincial officials. In a resolution, the anti-graft court denied the demurrer to evidence filed by former provincial agriculturist Imelda D.