Aloguinsan mayor resigns

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Jhunnex Napallacan 02/14/2017

Barely two weeks after he filed a motion for reconsideration to contest the order of dismissal from service meted against him by the Office of the Ombudsman, Mayor Augustus Caesar Moreno of Aloguinsan tendered his resignation as…

Sandiganbayan dismisses Ombuds case against Abellanosa

Izobelle T. Pulgo 02/13/2017

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the criminal case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against Congressman Rodrigo “Bebot” Abellanosa. The charge against Abellanosa stemmed from the passage of a resolution when he was still a councilor of…

Airport personnel not off the hook yet

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/27/2017

AN airport personnel’s bid to contest his indictment was denied by the Office of the Ombudsman. On June 30, 2016, Albert Payusan Barliso, former acting customs examiner assigned at the Mactan Cebu International Airport, was indicted after…

PBOC inducts new set of officers

Glendale G. Rosal 01/02/2017

THE PROFESSIONAL Boxing Officials of Cebu (PBOC) inducted its newly elected officials last Dec. 30 in a formal ceremony held at the FelJobs Office in Mandaue City. Inducted by Court of Appeals Justice Gabby Inglis was International…

Repudiation

Editorial 12/09/2016

Today’s observance of Human Rights Day gains a certain significance in this country for this year especially under this administration, which drew criticism for its relentless, take-no-prisoners war on illegal drugs and its support for the burial…

Tining returns to PB

Izobelle T. Pulgo 12/06/2016

Provincial Board (PB) member Celestino Martinez III returned to attend last Monday’s session three months after serving his suspension for an administrative case lodged against him in 2004. In a privilege speech, Martinez railed against his political…

Corruption: A Marcos ‘legacy’

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/30/2016

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña yesterday said the legacy that the administration of ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos left, which is still present until now, is corruption. “The number one legacy of Marcos is corruption. That’s why we…

PESO Officer assails Ombud indictment

Izobelle T. Pulgo 11/27/2016

AFTER making news last week that her indictment had been affirmed by the Office of the Ombudsman, Grace Jamio, the Public Employment Service Officer of Lapu-Lapu City, filed a Petition for Certiorari before the Supreme Court assailing…

PESO officer in Lapu indicted for duping job applicants

Izobelle T. Pulgo 11/22/2016

A Lapu-Lapu City government employee is now awaiting trial in court after the Office of Ombudsman has affirmed her indictment for allegedly duping several applicants for overseas employment. Grace Jamio, an officer of the Lapu-Lapu City Public…

S. Korean lawmakers order probe on Park

11/18/2016

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament on Thursday passed a law that would allow a special prosecutor to investigate a corruption scandal threatening the presidency of Park Geun-hye. The opposition-controlled National Assembly also voted for a…

Abellanosa ready to face charges at Sandigan

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/12/2016

CEBU City South District Rep. Rodrigo Abellanosa said he is ready to answer the graft charges filed against him by the Ombudsman at the Sandiganbayan in relation to his involvement in the city’s scholarship program during his…

Ombuds indicts Customs examiner

Izobelle T. Pulgo 08/12/2016

The Office of the Ombudsman – Visayas has indicted Albert Payusan Barliso, acting customs examiner of the Bureau of Customs – Collection District 7, on charges of qualified theft and violation of RA 3019 or the Anti-Graft…

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