Graft raps filed vs DPWH, EMB officials —PACC

The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has filed graft complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman against three government officials allegedly linked to the anomalous issuance of permits and certificates.

At the Laging Handa briefing, PACC chairperson Greco Belgica identified the officials as Public Works and Highways Assistant Secretary Antonio Molano Jr. and Environmental Management Bureau directors Metodio Turbella and Lormelyn Claudio.

Belgica said the charges stemmed from a flood control project in Zambales.

He did not give additional details, but he vowed to submit documents to the Ombudsman such as the PACC’s investigation report.

He said the PACC is also pursuing administrative charges against Molano, Turbella, and Claudio.

Formed through Executive Order 43 in 2017, the PACC is tasked to investigate presidential appointees and other public officers allegedly involved in graft and corrupt practices, or have committed other higher crimes and/or violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

The commission is also empowered to conduct lifestyle checks and fact-finding inquiries on presidential appointees suspected of wrongdoing, including those outside the Executive branch.—AOL, GMA News