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Uswag Ilonggo Rep. Jojo Ang Suspended for 90 Days Amid Graft Charges
The Sandiganbayan ordered a 90-day preventive suspension for Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. Jojo Ang, who faces graft charges for alleged ties to a company awarded P214 million in public works contracts while he was a lawmaker. The ruling was released on Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. Jojo Ang, who faces graft charges over his alleged ties to a company that bagged P214 million in public works contracts while he remained a lawmaker. The Sept. 21 resolution giving the order was released on Tuesday by the anti-graft court. Ang is alleged to be a former official of King Richard Construction Inc., which secured several contracts from state-run firms between 2016 and 2019. Prosecutors argue that Ang may have used his influence over these contracts while serving in Congress. In the Philippines, public officials engaging in businesses or contracts related to their duties can violate anti-graft laws and civil service ethics. Such preventive suspensions are typically imposed to ensure the fair conduct of trials and prevent the destruction of evidence or the exertion of influence. Ang, elected in 2019, has been serving in Congress. The graft charges and subsequent suspension come amid growing calls for transparency and accountability in Philippine politics. Information Source: Inquirer NewsInfo
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