The Sandiganbayan has ruled that former Mahinog, Camiguin Mayor Alex Jajalla violated laws against graft and corruption when he granted his brother, Misael Rullon, a leave with pay for six months. “We find that accused acted with gross inexcusable negligence in approving Misael’s irregular application for rehabilitation leave,” the Sandiganbayan said. All three elements of violation of the said section are present in Jajalla’s case, as per the anti-graft court. “The accused must be a public officer discharging administrative, judicial or official functions. His action caused any undue injury to any party, including the government, or gave any private party unwarranted benefit, advantage or preference in the discharge of his functions,” Sandiganbayan said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 01, 2018 09:16 UTC