MANILA, Philippines — Former Vice President Jejomar Binay and his son, former Makati mayor Jejomar Erwin, have been acquitted by the Sandiganbayan in relation to the P2.2 billion Makati Carpark building., This news data comes from:http://fypniu.aichuwei.com
Former vice president Binay, son acquitted of graft over Makati carpark controversy
In a decision promulgated by the anti-graft court's Third division on Friday, the Binays, alongside 22 others accused, including former city officials and private individuals, were aquitted of graft, malversation of public funds, and falsification of public documents in relation to the building that was constructed from 2007 to 2013.
In its decision, the court said that the Ombudsman's prosecutors did not prove beyond reasonable doubt the charges against the accused.
- La Niña may return but temperatures will remain high, UN says
- US appeals court blocks Trump's use of wartime law for deportations
- Public Works chief to press criminal charges against Bulacan engineer
- Sotto files bill to amend party-list system
- Putin tells Xi China-Russia ties are at 'unprecedented level'
- PTFOMS and CHR sign agreement to improve Filipino media workers' safety
- President Marcos launches HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic
- Nartatez relieves Fajardo as PNP spokesman
- India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs
- PH, Australia, Canada hold maritime drills in West Philippine Sea
