Despite COVID-19 'effects' Sandiganbayan junks motion of former mayor, 4 others to plead guilty to lesser offense – Manila Bulletin
Published March 11, 2021, 12:12 PM Despite invoking the “effects” of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on them, the plea of a former mayor and four other officials to plead guilty to a lesser offense in the graft case filed against them was denied by the Sandiganbayan. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Former Mayor Orville Fua of Lazi town in Siquijor and his co-accused told the Sandiganbayan that the COVID-19 pandemic made them realized that “nothing is more precious than living a quiet uncomplicated life.” They said they wished to put an end to the issues and stress involved in th...
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