Tag: Paquito Ochoa

VACC urges Senate to probe Aquino, others for plunder over Dengvaxia mess

(Eagle News) — The Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption on Thursday recommended the investigation of former President Benigno Aquino III and other former high-ranking government officials, among others,  over the allegedly anomalous purchase of Dengvaxia. VACC general counsel Ferdinand Topacio said former President Benigno S. Aquino III, former Budget Secretary Florencio Abad, former Health Secretary Garin, former Undersecretary Boy Gako, former Undersecretary Kenneth Hartigon-Go, Undersecretary Lilibeth David, Undersecretary Gerardo Bayugo, Undersecretary Carolina Vidal-Taino, Assistant Secretary Lyndon […]

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Aquino, other former high-ranking gov’t officials attend Thursday’s Senate inquiry into Dengvaxia mess

(Eagle News) —  Former President Benigno Aquino III showed up on Thursday at the Senate to serve as a resource speaker in the ongoing Dengvaxia probe. Aquino arrived a few minutes before the inquiry scheduled at 10 a.m. The probe is being held by the blue ribbon and health committees. Also attending the probe were his Budget Secretary Butch Abad and Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. Earlier, Aquino said he wanted to “participate in telling […]

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Ex-PDEA chief points to former Executive Secretary Ochoa’s alleged involvement in illegal drug trade

QUEZON City, Philippines — A former chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency expressed his discontent regarding the President Rodrigo’s list of suspected protectors of drug syndicates. Former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales said that the list is incomplete as other than former Justice Secretary and now Senator Leila De Lima, former Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa should also be included. Morales added that although the “shame” list can be considered competent, big names were not included. […]

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Malacanang suspends gov’t office, classes in all levels in NCR

(Eagle News) – Malacanang has suspended work in all government offices and classes in all levels in Metro Manila due to bad weather brought about by storm “Egay. “ In a memorandum circular issued at 3:30  p.m. on Monday, July 6, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa announced the suspension of classes and government work upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Malacanang said all public and private schools were covered […]

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