Sandiganbayan refuses to dismiss graft charge vs ex-Ilocos Sur mayor 3 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Czarina Ong KiThe Sandiganbayan Fourth Division refused to dismiss the graft charge filed against former Candon Mayor Grace Gacula Singson of Ilocos Sur and nine other individuals in relation to the reportedly irregular purchase of water pumps in 2004. In their motion, the accused moved for the dismissal of their case for violation of their right to speedy disposition of cases. At the same time, they argued that the facts charged in the Information against them do not constitute an offense. Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer III Rolando Manjares even found irregularities in the liquidation documents, since the Purchase Request, Purchase Order, Acknowledgment Receipts, and Disbursement Voucher.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 20, 2019 04:07 UTC