About-face: Ombudsman indicts Cusi, others for graft over UC Malampaya-Chevron deal

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About-face: Ombudsman indicts Cusi, others for graft over UC Malampaya-Chevron deal
Department Of EnergyOffice Of The OmbudsmanSherwin Gatchalian
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This time around, the Ombudsman says Cusi and 11 others granted Dennis Uy's UC Malampaya, and ultimately Udenna, the privilege of obtaining 45% interest in the Malampaya gas project even though it was financially and technically incapable

This time around, the Ombudsman says Cusi and 11 others granted Dennis Uy's UC Malampaya, and ultimately Udenna, the privilege of obtaining 45% interest in the Malampaya gas project even though it was financially and technically incapable

This section defines as a corrupt practice granting a private party “any unwarranted benefits, advantage or preference in the discharge of his official administrative or judicial functions through manifest partiality, evident bad faith or gross inexcusable negligence.” It applies to “officers and employees of offices or government corporations charged with the grant of licenses or permits or other concessions.

The Ombudsman directed the filing of charges in court against Cusi and the following energy officials involved in approving the deal: Donato D. Marcos, Robert B. Uy, Gerardo D. Erquiza Jr., Leonido J. Pulido III, Cesar G. Dela Fuente III, Guillermo H. Ansay, Aracela A. Santos-Soluta, Thelma M. Cerdaña, Demujin F. Antiporda, Arthur T. Tenazas, and Rowena Joyce A. Delos Santos.

adopted a resolution urging the filing of appropriate criminal and administrative charges against Cusi

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