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by Roberto CORTIJO LIMA, Peru (AFP) — A suicide note in which Peru’s Alan Garcia denied corruption charges against him set the backdrop Friday for the ex-president’s funeral, two days after he put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger as police arrived to arrest him on bribery charges linked to the Odebrecht graft scandal. The sweeping affair, which has tainted politicians across Latin America, swept up another Peruvian ex-president when a judge […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, April 11, said he would fire “many” officials before he leaves for China. Duterte made the revelation in a speech in a campaign sortie in Bacolod. The President did not give names but said he would do the firing next week. “Ngayon ‘pag ikaw nasa corruption, alis ka,” he said. Duterte is slated to attend the second Belt and Road forum from April 26 to 27. He has been […]
(Eagle News)—The Department of Transportation has suspended Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board executive director Samuel Jardin for 90 days. The suspension was pending a probe of allegations Jardin solicited P4.8 million in exchange for the issuance of a certificate of public convenience that is a requirement for transport franchises. In her complaint, Michele Sapangila said she saw Jardin himself receive an envelope containing P100,000 from a certain “Madame Lolit,” the alleged middleman. She said […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — Malaysia’s disgraced former leader Najib Razak will go on trial Wednesday over a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal that contributed to his long-ruling coalition’s downfall last year and sent shockwaves around the world. The 65-year-old will face the first of several trials over his alleged involvement in the looting of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, a state investment vehicle established to develop the economy of the Southeast Asian nation. The former premier and […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, March 13, said he would fire another set of officials anew. “I’m sorry,” Duterte said in a speech in Cauayan, Isabela. The President did not elaborate. In his speech, he, however, railed at corruption in the Bureau of Customs, saying this was precisely the reason why he appointed a military man, Rey Leonardo Guerrero, as its head. “Parang aswang ang mga y**a na ito ayaw… Sinabi nang huminto kayo,” he said. […]
by Thomas URBAIN “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman and fellow Hollywood actress Lori Loughlin were among dozens indicted Tuesday in a multi-million dollar scam to help children of the American elite cheat their way into top universities. The accused, who also include chief executives, financiers, the chairman of a prominent law firm, a winemaker and fashion designer, allegedly cheated on admissions tests and arranged for bribes to get their children into prestigious schools including Yale, […]
(Eagle News)–Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Alexander Balutan on Saturday, March 9, called for a “full and impartial investigation” if there were allegations of corruption during his term. Balutan issued the statement after Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Friday, March 8, said the PCSO general manager was sacked by President Rodrigo Duterte due to “serious allegations of corruption.” Minutes before, though, the PCSO office said Balutan had resigned due to “personal reasons.” In […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace has confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte has sacked Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Alexander Balutan due to “serious allegations of corruption.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo statement was different from that of PCSO Deputy Spokesperson Florante Solmerin who had said Balutan resigned due to “personal reasons.” Panelo did not elaborate about the allegations. In his statement, Panelo instead reiterated that “governance and public accountability are the twin hallmarks of the Duterte administration.” “These […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Jailed former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak was granted bail on Wednesday, nearly a year after he was arrested over corruption charges. The CEO-turned president, who served from 2008 to 2013, was found guilty on charges including bribery and embezzlement and sentenced to 15 years in prison last October. Lee appealed the decision and in January made a request for bail, citing old age and potential health complications from […]
JERUSALEM (AFP)– Israel’s attorney general announced Thursday he intended to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a decision just weeks ahead of April elections. Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit said in a statement that he intended to charge the premier pending a hearing, where Netanyahu would be given a chance to defend himself before charges are filed. The announcement comes ahead of April 9 elections in […]
(Eagle News) — Muling nagbabala si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa mga hukom sa gitna ng kabi-kabilang mga nakalinyang proyekto ng pamahalaan kagaya ng Build, Build, Build infrastructure projects ng administrasyon. Sinabi ng Pangulo sa mga judge na pag-isipang mabuti ang magiging epekto sa mga kaliwa’t kanang government projects sa pag-iisyu ng mga ito ng injunction order kapalit ng pera. Banta ng Pangulo sa mga hukom na umayos at huwag maging daan upang maantala at matengga […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Antonio Trillanes IV slammed President Rodrigo Duterte anew, saying he did not only fail to fulfill his promises to stop corruption and crime in the country, but also actually made the country’s problems worse. “Klaruhin ko lang, ang mga pangunahing pangako nya na lulutasin nya ang crime, corruption at illegal drugs in 3 to 6 months, ay lalong lumala,” Trillanes said. According to Trillanes, “nagkalat na ang mga killers ngayon sa lansangan.” He […]
