Category Archives: Corruption

Bartolome reiterates one strike policy vs. jueteng

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The Philippine National Police has reactivated an adhoc special police unit that will investigate and conduct interdiction operations against illegal gambling activities. PNP Chief Director General Nicanor Bartolome issued Letter of Instruction 05/2012, activating PNP Anti-Illegal Gambling-Special Operations Task Forces …
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Report: Binay is target of Corona trial

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Chief Justice Renato Corona was impeached allegedly to facilitate the removal of Vice President Jejomar Binay from office. This is the gist of unconfirmed reports based on a newspaper column by former Arroyo spokesman Rigoberto Tiglao According to Tiglao’s column …
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US visa fraud syndicate busted

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The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has busted a criminal syndicate engaged in illegal recruitment and visa fraud, arresting at least 20 suspects and seizing computers, various passports and other accessories used for the crime. CIDG chief Police Director …
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Corona impeachment trial starts Jan. 16

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The impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona at the Senate will commence on Monday (January 16), when Congress resumes session. Corona will be represented by a formidable legal team composed of former Justice Secretary Serafin Cuevas, and …
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Corona wants impeachment rap dismissed

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MANILA — Chief Justice Renato C. Corona has asked the Senate for the outright dismissal of the impeachment complaint filed against him by the House of Representatives. In his answer to the impeachment charges, Corona asked for the outright dismissal …
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Former Comelec chief Abalos also detained

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MANILA – The Pasay City court hearing the electoral sabotage case of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has also charged former Commission on Elections chair Benjamin Abalos. Because of the warrant of arrest against him, Abalos surrendered to the court last …
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