Saturday, February 04, 2006 (Philippines)

Manila Lawyers (left photo, from left) Emmanuel Brotando, Paris Real, and Sherwin Real are surprised to hear Cebu RTC Judge Ireneo T. Gako order their arrest “without bail.” A line in their pleading in the Wesy Quisumbing case set off the order.(Sunstar photo/Amper Campaña) Kasosyo Foundation Inc., which received P6 million in fertilizer funds for two congressional districts, was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Manda-luyong City, Metro Manila on May 30, 2002. In its articles of incorporation, Kasosyo said it will “help in the promotional programs/undertakings of government agencies, particularly in livelihood, health and education development.” While its address was Minglanilla, Cebu at the time of registration, the general information sheet (GIS) filed with the SEC on March 31, 2004 stated its address as Room 102 of the Visayas Community Medical Center, the clinic of Rep. Antonio Yapha. [full story]