Sandiganbayan affirms conviction of ex-barangay captain, kagawad
Published July 5, 2021, 1:03 PM Sandiganbayan The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the graft conviction of former Barangay Captain Agustin E. Ocampo and Kagawad Carlito P. Aduana of Barangay Lag-on in Daet, Camarines Norte in the irregular purchase of a vehicle in 2008. Affirmed was the 2018 decision of the regional trial court (RTC) which sentenced Ocampo and Aduana to a prison term ranging from six to 12 years with perpetual disqualification to hold public office. They appealed the RTC ruling before the Sandiganbayan. RTCs have concurrent jurisdiction over cases filed against government officials...