Alexandra Mining and Oil Ventures Inc. also did not possess any business permit from the municipality of Lingayen, the Ombudsman alleged. Espino, who is out on bail, was governor of Pangasinan at the time the alleged irregularity was committed. Court urged to suspend Pangasinan lawmakerThe prosecution has asked the Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division to order the suspension of newly elected Pangasinan 5th District Rep. Amado Espino Jr., pending litigation of graft cases filed against him and several others for allegedly authorizing two unqualified firms to extract black sand in the Lingayen Gulf area in 2011. “Wherefore, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed that this Honorable Court issue an order suspending accused Espino from discharge of public office pending trial of this case,” the prosecution said. In another graft charge, Espino and Baraan were named respondents along with former members of the board of directors of Alexandra Mining and Oil Ventures Inc. –Cesar Detera, Edwin Alcazar, Bolayog, Denise Sia Kho Po, Annlyn Detera, Camara, Glenn Subia and Emiliano Buenavista.

Source: Manila Times August 05, 2016 16:18 UTC