Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (Philippines)

This is the soon-to-be-completed new government center in Villamonte, Bacolod. Charges have been filed against the proponents of the project with the Office of the Ombudsman. (Sun.Star Bacolod photo) THE Office of the Ombudsman in the Visayas gave the go signal for a probe on the government center project in Bacolod. In its July 27 recommendation, the Ombudsman ordered its investigation officer to proceed with an inquiry on the graft and corrupt practices and grave misconduct complaints filed against Mayor Evelio Leonardia, former vice mayor Renecito Novero, nine councilors, and five other City Hall Officials. Join forum on Sandiganbayan's guilty verdict on Estrada plunder case. Post comments here. [full story]