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Former Agriculture Secretary Alcala, 23 others face graft raps over 2014 garlic controversy

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala and 23 others with graft over the garlic supply controversy in 2014. In a statement, the Ombudsman said also to be indicted were Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Director Clarito Barron, BPI Division Chiefs Merle Palacpac and Luben Marasigan, and garlic traders Lilia “Lea” Cruz, Edmond Caguinguin, Rolan Galvez, Rochelle Diaz, Ma. Jackilou Ilagan, […]