MANILA, Philippines — Former Isabela governor Grace Padaca on Saturday said the Sandiganbayan has granted her motion for reconsideration and reversed her graft conviction for alleged involvement in the misuse of some P25 million in agriculture funds in 2006. In a Facebook post, Padaca said the development served as a “good news” for her. The Sandiganbayan decision read that Padaca’s motion for reconsideration filed Dec. 2, 2019, for her conviction in the crime of violating Sec. The decision also read that hold departure order in relation to Padaca’s graft case was lifted. The court originally sentenced Padaca to up to 14 years for graft, and 10 years for malversation of public funds.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 19, 2020 09:44 UTC