Sandiganbayan convicts Muntinlupa mayor, Napoles, others in PDAF scam
The Sandiganbayan has convicted Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon, Janet Napoles, and four former government officials for graft related to the misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund in 2007.
They were sentenced to six to eight years in jail and perpetual disqualification from public office for violating Republic Act No. 3019.
Public funds totaling P2.7 million allegedly went to a non-existent Philippine Social Development Foundation, Inc., which was allowed to transact with the government despite lacking a permit.
The Sandiganbayan acquitted Biazon of malversation charges due to unauthenticated DDRs presented by whistleblower Benhur Luy.
Biazon's camp stated that they will appeal the ruling and expressed hope for his ultimate exoneration, emphasizing their respect for judicial process.
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