Former DSWD NCR Director convicted of graft and malversation over PDAF funds
The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division found former DSWD NCR Regional Director Honorita Bayudan guilty of graft and malversation for misusing P5 million of PDAF money in 2007.
In a decision issued on Oct. 1, the anti-graft court ruled that Honorita Bayudan violated the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and illegally appropriated public funds. The case involved the misuse of P5 million allocated through the Priority Development Assistance Fund. Bayudan received a maximum sentence of 10 years for graft and up to 18 years for malversation. The ruling underscores ongoing efforts to hold public officials accountable for corruption.
Why it matters
The conviction demonstrates the judiciary's role in tackling corruption and reinforces accountability for public officials.
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