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Tarlac Lawmaker, Co-accused Plead Not Guilty in Graft, Malversation Cases
A House lawmaker from Tarlac, Noel Rivera, and two co-accused have pleaded not guilty in graft and malversation cases filed before the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division, as proceedings continue.
MANILA, Philippines — A House lawmaker from Tarlac and two of the three co-accused of a former Sultan Kudarat representative on Wednesday pleaded not guilty in their graft and malversation cases, respectively, filed in the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division. First to undergo arraignment was Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Noel Rivera, who pleaded not guilty to one of the charges against him. The cases stem from allegations of corruption involving the former legislator. Information Source: Inquirer NewsInfo
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