Sandiganbayan upholds no-bail ruling vs Zaldy Co's DPWH co-accusedMANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has denied the motion for reconsideration of the bail plea of former Department of Public Works and Highways officials in MIMAROPA who are co-accused of fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co. In a resolution dated March 31, the anti-graft court reaffirmed its decision to withhold the provisional release of Ruben D.S. Santos, Felisardo Casuno, Dennis Abagon, Montrexis Tamayo, Juliet Calvo, Gerald Pacanan, Gene Ryan Altea, Dominic Serrano and Lerma Cayco. The anti-graft court, however, dismissed this reasoning, asserting that evidence from excavations at various project sites established a prima facie case that the deficiency was widespread rather than isolated. The anti-graft court also said it was highly improbable for the measured three-meter piles to be conveniently located only at the inspection points, while the rest of the structure met the 12-meter specification.

Source: Philippine Star April 01, 2026 11:21 UTC