Tining to step down, contest dismissal order

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/01/2016

PROVINCIAL Board (PB) Member Celestino “Tining” Martinez said he will comply with the dismissal order issued against him by the Ombudsman in relation to the 2004 fertilizer scam. Although he said he still hasn’t received an official…

Danao councilman, six others caught using drugs

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/16/2016

A councilman of Barangay Manlayag in Danao City and his six companions were arrested on Saturday for allegedly using illegal drugs. Senior Insp. Alejandro Batobalonos, the city police chief, said Councilman Jinken Arenas and the other suspects…

Ombudsman links Cuenco and Yapha to pork scam

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/14/2016

Former Cebu City south district representative Antonio Cuenco and former representative Antonio Yapha Jr. of Cebu’s third district may face trial after the Ombudsman found that they endorsed an unqualified non-government organization (NGO) to undertake a government…

Ombud orders suspension of Tudela mayor

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/07/2016

THE Ombudsman-Visayas ordered the one-month suspension of Mayor Erwin Yu of Tudela town in Camotes Island for simple misconduct. Portia Pacquiao-Suson, Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer II, said Yu defied an order by the Civil Service Commission…

Ombudsman junks Garcia motion

Izobelle T. Pulgo 07/05/2016

THE Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier finding against former Cebu governor, now 3rd district representative, Gwendolyn Garcia that saw probable cause to charge her for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in…

Gwen, 11 others to face graft charges over CICC project

Izobelle T. Pulgo 07/05/2016

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has recommended the filing of informations for the Violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices before the Sandiganbayan against former Cebu Governor and now Cebu 3rd district Rep. Gwen Garcia and 11 other…

Margot won’t withdraw charges against village chiefs

Nestle L. Semilla 06/27/2016

Acting Cebu City Mayor Margot Osmeña told reporters in a press conference on Monday that she won’t withdraw the case filed against the seven barangay chairpersons of Cebu City even if they already returned the city-issued vehicles.…

Village chiefs warn police not to be pushovers

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 06/16/2016

TEN village chiefs warned the Cebu City police that they will file cases against them before the Ombudsman and the courts should they attempt to arrest them on the basis of the carnapping cases filed by Acting…

Cebu City village councilman arrested for carnapping over unreturned city-owned car

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle L. Semilla 06/11/2016

  He thought he was just invited for questioning but was shocked that upon reaching the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), he was arrested for carnapping. Labangon Barangay councilman Rudy Tabasa was arrested by policemen from CCPO’s…

Ombudsman files graft charges against Dalaguete mayor

Doris C. Bongcac 06/07/2016

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft charges against Dalaguete Mayor Ronald Allan Cesante for allowing his wife to lease four commercial spaces at their town’s public market without contract and payment since 2004. It was…

Ombud asked to probe Sta. Fe councilor

Izobelle T. Pulgo 06/05/2016

THE Ombudsman-Visayas was asked to investigate Sta. Fe Councilor Jayson Repaso for his failure to fully disclose his business interests and financial connections in his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). The anonymous letter complaint…

Margot files criminal complaint vs village chiefs before Ombud

Nestle L. Semilla 06/02/2016

For failing to return their government-issued vehicles to the Cebu City government, 47 barangay captains and officials are facing a slew of criminal and administrative cases before the Visayas Ombudsman from carnapping to malversation of public property,…

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