The alleged reversal, reportedly made by former Ombudsman Samuel Martires without public disclosure, “contravenes the constitutional mandate of transparency,” according to the statement. The groups warned that keeping such actions secret undermines public confidence in the justice system.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Francis Lim has retracted a key portion of his October 7 FINEX speech after discovering that the report he cited on a supposed P1.7-trillion market value loss was fictitious.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index fell over 100 points on Monday, deepening its slide since the start of the year amid jitters over the government’s widening anti-corruption probe hit market sentiment.
Firms found to be colluding on flood control bids could each face fines of up to P275 million under the Philippine Competition Act, the country’s antitrust regulator warned.
Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has denied knowing Curlee and Sarah Discaya after a photograph of them together spread on social media, according to a statement released by his legal counsel DivinaLaw.
Investigators probing the flood control corruption scandal say their biggest find yet is a luxury fleet linked to Congressman Zaldy Co, though several of the aircraft have already flown beyond the reach of Philippine authorities, an insider said.