The Sandiganbayan has cleared former Makati City mayor Elenita Binay of graft and malversation charges over the P9.9-million purchase of medical equipment.
MANILA, Philippines: The Sandiganbayan s Fourth Division acquitted former Makati mayor Elenita Binay of graft and malversation charges in connection with the purchase in 2001 of P9.9 million worth of hospital equipment which allegedly did not undergo public bidding.
PORK barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles is once again convicted by the Sandiganbayan for another case involving the malversation of public funds.
PALAWAN 3rd District Rep. Edward Hagedorn clarified on Saturday that the charge against him refers to the malversation of public property, and does not involve taking or misusing public funds. Nonetheless, Hagedorn said he maintains that he is innocent of the charges.