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Tuesday, September 20, 2005 (Philippines)

Ombud: Where is the P26.5M?
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Where is the P26.5-million in development assistance funds that Rep. Clavel Asas-Martinez allegedly diverted to a personal bank account by using as conduit the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) Cebu Council?

The anti-graft office wants to find out because, as far as their investigation is concerned, Martinez still has the money, released in three separate dates, after depositing it into her bank account on June 14, 2002, Sept. 19, 2002 and Sept. 23, 2003.

Bogo Mayor Celestino “Tining” Martinez III, the congresswoman’s son, begged off from commenting when interviewed last night. He is still to speak with his mother, who is still in the United States but is scheduled to return within the week.

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