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Graft Case: Bunye vs. Escareal by Elleluis Marquez is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The municipal mayor, vice mayor, and councilors of Muntinlupa, Philippines were charged with violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act for forcibly taking possession of the public market against the terms of a valid lease contract. The officials sought to prevent their 90-day suspension during trial, arguing their admission of guilt made suspension unnecessary. However, the court ruled the preventive suspension was mandatory to protect the rule of law. While only 8 councilors would remain, the cour
- Author
- Elleluis Marquez
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- EN