MANILA, Philippines - The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino confirmed that a case was filed at the Sandiganbayan against its acting chairman and former energy secretary Alfonso Cusi by the Office of the Ombudsman involving the Malampaya gas project.
The Ombudsman, however, has yet to release the document to members of the media.
Duterte party's acting chairman charged at Sandiganbayan over Malampaya project
In a statement on Saturday, PDP Deputy spokesman Ferdinand Topacio stressed that it was also the "same case that was previously dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman which found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Sec [retary] Cusi." "The reversal of the resolution last year is now the subject of certiorari proceedings before the Supreme Court, and out of respect to that institution and the principle of sub judice, we will not comment further on the merits thereof," Topacio added.
The PDP, where former president Rodrigo Duterte is chairman, also said that it affirmed its belief in the innocence of Cusi and reaffirmed its faith and confidence in his leadership and abilities to lead the party during these "trying times." , This news data comes from:http://bkp-vuk-mmcx-rk.052298.com
- Comelec upholds cancelation of Duterte Youth registration
- Israel ups pressure on Gaza City
- Wildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollution – UN
- DMW: 19 distressed OFWs return home from Jeddah
- Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 610 people and injures 1,300
- Need to pee? Japan has QR code for that
- Pasig fire kills child, injures mother as she tries to save him
- Marcos, first lady visit Cambodia to boost ties
- House committee subpoenas Sarah Discaya, 4 other contractors over flood control project anomalies
- 'I have no resentment,' says Torre after dismissal as PNP chief
