Pasay City Judge Set for Arraignment in Bribery Case
The Sandiganbayan has set the arraignment for a Pasay City judge facing direct bribery charges on October 21. The judge and a clerk of court are accused of demanding P6 million for a favorable decision in a civil case.
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