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Accused in Mindoro flood mess now in jail
Eight officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 4B (MIMAROPA) have been ordered detained by the Sandiganbayan at BJMP facilities in Quezon City.
They are facing charges of malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents and violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in connection with an anomalous P289.5-million flood control project.
The charges relate to an allegedly irregular road dike project at the Mag-asawang Tubig River in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
Seven of the accused voluntarily surrendered, while one was arrested by the NBI.
President Marcos has vowed a relentless pursuit of all personalities linked to the corruption scandal.
The President met with heads of agencies involved in the implementation of arrest warrants against those indicted for graft and malversation in flood control anomalies.
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Eight individuals accused in a P289-million substandard flood control project in Oriental Mindoro appeared before the Sandiganbayan for booking.
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A manhunt is underway for Gene Ryan Alaurin Altea, Director of the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance, after a warrant of arrest was served at his home in Albay for alleged corruption in flood control projects.
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The Sandiganbayan has raffled three cases against former Ako-Bicol Representative Elizaldy Co and 17 others concerning an alleged anomalous P289.5 million road dike project in Oriental Mindoro.
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Seven individuals linked to anomalies in government flood control projects are now under state custody.
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The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and 17 others for alleged corruption in a P289 million flood control project.
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