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A complaint has been filed with the ombudsman regarding alleged kickbacks related to flood control projects, leading to the suspension of a senator.
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Updated Jun 16
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What happened
A complaint has been filed with the ombudsman regarding alleged kickbacks related to flood control projects, leading to the suspension of a senator.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An investigation into alleged kickbacks related to flood control projects has led to the initiation of proceedings and the preventive suspension of a senator.Sub-event
Ombudsman receives complaint about flood control kickbacks; senator suspended.1 source
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The entities involved
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ombudsman
official representing the interests of the public
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Jinggoy Estrada
Filipino politician and actor (born 1963)
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Sandiganbayan
special appellate collegial court in the Philippines
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