NOYNOY’S ‘NEW ALLIES’ SLAPPED WITH GRAFT
Merci files plunder raps vs Bolante, Lorenzo
By Charlie V. Manalo, Arlie Calalo, Aytch S. de la Cruz and Gerry Baldo 04/16/2011The Office of the Ombudsman yesterday ordered the filing of plunder charges against former Agriculture Secretary Luis “Cito” Lorenzo and former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Jocjoc” Bolante in connection with the P728-million fertilizer fund scam.
In a 134-page order, which was signed and approved by Overall Deputy Ombudsman Orlando Casimiro dated April 14, 2011, former Agriculture Assistant Secretary Ibarra Poliquit and private respondents Jaime Paule, Marilyn Araos, Joselito Flordeliza, Marites Aytona, Jose Barredo and Leonicia Marco-Llarena were also charged with plunder.
The Ombudsman also has recommended the filing of graft charges against incumbent Quezon City Rep. Nanette Daza, former Marinduque congresswoman and incumbent Gov. Carmencita Reyes, and former congressmen Federico Sandoval (Malabon-Navotas district),Oscar Gozos (Batangas) and close to 30 more other incumbent and former government officials and private individuals in connection with the fertilizer scam..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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