Tag: Corruption
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Bureau of Customs Chief Vows Strict Action Against Staff Involved in Smuggled Cigarette Resale Scandal
In a stern warning issued over the weekend, Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) declared that severe consequences await any BOC personnel found complicit in the attempted resale of smuggled cigarettes valued at P270 million. The contraband, which was originally seized in Capas, Tarlac, has sparked a major investigation into potential corruption…
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Supreme Court Dismisses Clerk for Soliciting Bribes from Litigant’s Family
The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday the dismissal of a Regional Trial Court clerk, Gerald Eric Sanchez, from his position at the Cabuyao City, Laguna RTC. Sanchez was found guilty of gross misconduct for soliciting and accepting PHP100,000 from the parent of a litigant in return for securing a Public Attorney’s Office lawyer. The court’s…
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Lacson Advocates for Complete Government Digitalization to Combat Corruption
Former senator Panfilo Lacson expressed his support for the Marcos administration’s initiative to fully digitalize government operations, emphasizing its potential to reduce corruption and crime. Speaking at a press conference in Pasay City organized by the administration-supported Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Lacson highlighted how digitalization could streamline government processes and minimize opportunities for graft.…
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Senate Could Permanently Bar VP Sara Duterte from Office Despite Possible Resignation
The Senate’s impeachment court has the authority to permanently prevent Vice President Sara Z. Duterte from holding any public office, even if she resigns before or during her trial, according to a House prosecutor. Rodge Gutierrez, a member of the House prosecution team, emphasized during a press conference that resignation does not void the impeachment…
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CIDG Arrests Gubernatorial Candidate and Three Others in Guimaras Swindling Case
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended a gubernatorial candidate, Maggie Cacho, along with three others, in an entrapment operation in Sibunag, Guimaras on February 11, 2025. The operation was initiated following a complaint from a businessman who was allegedly defrauded by Cacho. During a press conference at…
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NBI’s Charge Recommendations Boost Impeachment Case Against VP Sara Duterte
In a significant development in the political landscape, the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recommendation to press charges against Vice President Sara Duterte has been hailed by House of Representatives leaders as a boost to the ongoing impeachment case against her. The NBI’s suggestion to file charges of grave threats and inciting to sedition was…
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President Marcos Urges Bureau of Customs to Champion Public Welfare and Integrity
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. marked the 123rd anniversary of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) with a strong call for its officials and staff to prioritize the public’s welfare and operate with utmost integrity. Speaking at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Marcos emphasized the BOC’s crucial role in advancing the nation’s progress…
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Former Agusan del Sur Congressman Acquitted in Pork Barrel Scandal
In a significant ruling, the Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Agusan del Sur congressman Rodoflo Plaza of charges related to the misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) in 2008. The charges, which included malversation, direct bribery, and corruption, stemmed from agricultural and livelihood projects totaling PHP27.5 million, which were awarded to two organizations linked…
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Former ARMM Official Sentenced to 112 Years for Procurement Fraud
MANILA – A former high-ranking official from the now-defunct Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has been handed a sentence of up to 112 years in prison after being convicted on 16 counts of corruption related to the procurement of office supplies in 2010. The Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division, in a detailed 50-page ruling issued on…
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