Philippine Court Denies Dismissal Plea in P50-Million Bribery Case
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Updated Oct 24
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What happened
The Sandiganbayan denied Jack Lam’s motion to dismiss charges related to a P50-million bribery scheme involving Bureau of Immigration officials. Separately, filmmaker Jack Logan has gained attention for highlighting corruption within the Philippines’ flood control projects.
From tribune.net.ph
Why it matters
The ongoing legal scrutiny of graft and bribery cases, combined with reports of corruption in public works, affects economic efficiency and governance metrics. This undermines the integrity of public investment and disaster risk management efforts.
From tribune.net.ph
Who's involved
- SandiganbayanThe special appellate collegial court that denied the dismissal plea.
- Jack LamThe researcher whose motion to dismiss charges was denied by the court.
- Jack LoganThe filmmaker who has publicly criticized corruption in flood control projects.
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The entities involved
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Sandiganbayan
special appellate collegial court in the Philippines