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January 6, 2012
Ombudsman revives 'euro generals' case

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 6, 2012) - The case the the "euro generals" is not put to rest after all, as Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has ordered its reinvestigation.

Former interior secretary Ronaldo Puno and a dozen other former and current officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) led by retired Director General Avelino Razon Jr. will be investigated for graft and technical malversation of public funds “for approving, receiving, and/or using or allowing the use of the amount of (P2,314,096.00) from the PNP confidential/intelligence fund for travel expense and allowance of delegates to the Interpol Assembly in St. Petersburg, Russia.”

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 6, 2012) - The case the the "euro generals" is not put to rest after all, as Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has ordered its reinvestigation.

December 30, 2011
Arroyo couple sued over NBN-ZTE scandal

MANILA, Philippines (Dec. 30, 2011) - The Office of the Ombudsman filed graft cases against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, her husband Jose Miguel Arroyo and two former officials in connection with the NBN-ZTE scandal that errupted in 2007.

The NBN-ZTE deal became a by-word that refers to the aborted $329-million national broadband network (NBN) deal between her administration and ZTE Corp. of China and was a subject of a senate investigation.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec. 30, 2011) - The Office of the Ombudsman filed graft cases against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, her husband Jose Miguel Arroyo and two former officials in connection with the NBN-ZTE scandal that errupted in 2007.

The NBN-ZTE deal became a by-word that refers to the aborted $329-million national broadband network (NBN) deal between her administration and ZTE Corp. of China and was a subject of a senate investigation.

November 25, 2011
SC Chief Justice Corona asked to inhibit in GMA cases

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 23, 2011) – Senators Franklin Drilon and Francis Pangilinan, both members of the President Aquino’s Liberal Party, call on Chief Justice Renato Corona to inhibit from deliberations on the cases involving former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to erase suspicions in the public’s mind that the Supreme Court is biased in favor of the former first couple...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 23, 2011) – Senators Franklin Drilon and Francis Pangilinan, both members of the President Aquino’s Liberal Party, call on Chief Justice Renato Corona to inhibit from deliberations on the cases involving former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to erase suspicions in the public’s mind that the Supreme Court is biased in favor of the former first couple.

At the weekly Kapihan sa Senado, Drilon said the main reason for Corona to inhibit himself was his being chief of staff and spokesman of Arroyo when she was vice president.

July 28, 2011
Camarines Sur remembers Conchita Carpio-Morales

A relatively obscure item in her resume' is that she started her career in the judiciary right here in Bikol. Between 1983 to 1986, Conchita Carpio-Morales was the trial court judge of Pili Camarines Sur. Here are some impressions of Conchita Carpio-Morales given by some local legal personalities.

Conchita Carpio-Morales, the newly appointed Ombudsman, was born on June 19, 1941 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

She earned both her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines.

Right after her graduation from the UP College of Law in 1968, she started her law career in a private Manila law firm as Assistant Attorney.

In 1971, her former law professor and then Justice Secretary Vicente Abad Santos took her as a Special Assistant at the Department of Justice - thus starting an illustrious career in government service.

July 28, 2011
Camarines Sur remembers Conchita Carpio-Morales

A relatively obscure item in her resume' is that she started her career in the judiciary right here in Bikol. Between 1983 to 1986, Conchita Carpio-Morales was the trial court judge of Pili Camarines Sur. Here are some impressions of Conchita Carpio-Morales given by some local legal personalities.

Conchita Carpio-Morales, the newly appointed Ombudsman, was born on June 19, 1941 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

She earned both her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines.

Right after her graduation from the UP College of Law in 1968, she started her law career in a private Manila law firm as Assistant Attorney.

In 1971, her former law professor and then Justice Secretary Vicente Abad Santos took her as a Special Assistant at the Department of Justice - thus starting an illustrious career in government service.

July 26, 2011
Conchita Carpio-Morales is new Ombudsman

MANILA Philippines (July 26, 2011) - President Benigno C. Aquino III decided that his State of the Nation Address (SONA) was the opportune time to announce his choice for the new Ombudsman.

MANILA Philippines (July 26, 2011) - President Benigno C. Aquino III decided that his State of the Nation Address (SONA) was the opportune time to announce his choice for the new Ombudsman.

Midway through his speech, the President revealed a newly discovered anomaly at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) involving questionable expenditure for coffee served to PAGCOR's customers in its 12 branches during the past administration amounting to 1 billion pesos.

July 26, 2011
Conchita Carpio-Morales is new Ombudsman

MANILA Philippines (July 26, 2011) - President Benigno C. Aquino III decided that his State of the Nation Address (SONA) was the opportune time to announce his choice for the new Ombudsman.

MANILA Philippines (July 26, 2011) - President Benigno C. Aquino III decided that his State of the Nation Address (SONA) was the opportune time to announce his choice for the new Ombudsman.

Midway through his speech, the President revealed a newly discovered anomaly at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) involving questionable expenditure for coffee served to PAGCOR's customers in its 12 branches during the past administration amounting to 1 billion pesos.

July 26, 2011
P-Noy's SONA zeroes in on attitude change

MANILA Philippines (July 26, 2011) - Roadmaps and plans are there on the fly and can even wait. During his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Benigno C. Aquino III decided to stuff his report card with recurring themes of resolve to eradicate abuse of power and privileges, instilling positive attitude towards work and public service and, generally, good governance.

MANILA Philippines (July 26, 2011) - Roadmaps and plans are there on the fly and can even wait. During his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Benigno C. Aquino III decided to stuff his report card with recurring themes of resolve to eradicate abuse of power and privileges, instilling positive attitude towards work and public service and, generally, good governance.

For what is the use of grand plans if the implementors would easily help themselves ransacking the public coffer?

July 4, 2011
JBC shortlists 4 nominees for Ombudsman

MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial Bar Council (JBC) has released the short list of four nominees, including former Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales, for the position of Ombudsman.

MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial Bar Council (JBC) has released the short list of four nominees, including former Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales, for the position of Ombudsman.

JBC ex-oficio member Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas Jr., chairman of the House Justice Committee, said that aside from Morales, former Justice Secretary Artemio Tuquero Jr., Justice Undersecretary Leah Armamento and Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) associate commissioner Gerard Mosquera are also listed.

July 4, 2011
JBC shortlists 4 nominees for Ombudsman

MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial Bar Council (JBC) has released the short list of four nominees, including former Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales, for the position of Ombudsman.

MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial Bar Council (JBC) has released the short list of four nominees, including former Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales, for the position of Ombudsman.

JBC ex-oficio member Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas Jr., chairman of the House Justice Committee, said that aside from Morales, former Justice Secretary Artemio Tuquero Jr., Justice Undersecretary Leah Armamento and Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) associate commissioner Gerard Mosquera are also listed.

June 22, 2011
SC: Danding's SMC shares not ill-gotten

MANILA, Philippines (June 22 2011) - After more than 20 years of litigation, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld with finality yesterday Eduardo 'Danding' Cojuangco's rightful ownership of 20 percent shares in San Miguel Corporation (SMC) estimated to be worth 19 billion pesos in 2007.

MANILA, Philippines (June 22 2011) - After more than 20 years of litigation, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld with finality yesterday Eduardo 'Danding' Cojuangco's rightful ownership of 20 percent shares in San Miguel Corporation (SMC) estimated to be worth 19 billion pesos in 2007.

Furthermore, the Supreme Court shall no longer entertain any more pleadings on the case.