TRILLANES, GROUP FILE PLUNDER, GRAFT RAPS VS VP SARA

Former Senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes, along with nine other complainants, has filed plunder, graft, and other criminal charges before the Office of the Ombudsman against Vice President Sara Duterte.

- By CZARINA ONG KI

The complaints were lodged against Duterte not only in her capacity as vice president but also as former secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and former mayor of Davao City.

The group argued that she should be held accountable for alleged violations of several laws, including the Anti-Plunder Act (Republic Act No. 7080), the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019), and the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713).

In addition, the charges cite provisions of the Revised Penal Code on direct and indirect bribery, the Anti-Money Laundering Act (RA 9160), and the Forfeiture Law (RA 1379).