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35 flood control cases now pending in courts – Ombudsman
The Ombudsman is conducting preliminary investigation into 166 flood control-related complaints, and 107 lifestyle checks on public officials and employees
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Ombudsman files cases vs ex-BFP chief over P485-M ambulance project
The Ombudsman says Jesus Fernandez allegedly received a P14.7-million bribe for the said project
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Sandiganbayan again denies Jinggoy Estrada’s bid for bail
Estrada may still seek temporary liberty through a formal bail petition
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Sandiganbayan orders Manuel Bonoan’s release after junking of 5th Division cases
The former Department of Public Works and Highways chief is on bail for the 2nd Division case, while the 5th Division recently dropped the cases against Bonoan following a request from the Office of the Ombudsman
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Martin Romualdez charged with plunder
(3rd UPDATE) The President’s cousin and former House speaker is tagged as the ‘central figure’ in the alleged scheme involving ‘diversion of public funds meant for flood control projects’
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[Rappler’s Best] Yes, Sara Duterte is not safe
But someone else is safe, for now at least, apparently so he could testify against top public officials in the flood control scandal, such as former speaker Martin Romualdez
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Martin Romualdez arrested over P7.44-B plunder case but remains in hospital
(3rd UPDATE) The former House speaker may be detained at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas – the designated detention center for flood control-related cases
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How Martin Romualdez avoided jail by going to hospital
‘In this case, actually, dito lang kay [former] speaker Martin nangyari ‘yan… Si [former] speaker lang ang dumiretso talaga sa hospital,’ DILG chief Remulla says
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Supreme Court acquits Imelda Marcos in 7 counts of graft
(1st UPDATE) The SC says the prosecution failed to prove Marcos’ guilt beyond reasonable doubt
