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://dtll.052298.com
Duterte party's acting chairman charged at Sandiganbayan over Malampaya project
- Budget shortfall narrows in July
- Dizon to abolish DPWH internal special investigation team created to look into the flood control anomalies
- N. Korea test-fires two 'new' air defense missiles
- Wildfire tears through California gold rush town
- Xi slams 'bullying' in speech to regional leaders at summit
- UP journalism professor chides Rep. Gomez over ‘media spin’ claims
- Private groups back DHSUD chief's anti-corruption policy
- Trump tells Europe to put economic pressure on China over Ukraine
- Wife and ally of ousted SKorean president indicted by special prosecutors
- Anti-fake news bill filed anew in House
