Former Puerto Princesa City, Palawan mayor Edward Hagedorn was formally charged with perjury, graft, and ethical breach for his alleged false declarations of wealth in his Statement of Assets and Liabilities Net worth (SALN). READ: Hagedorn faces perjury charges for alleged false SALN declarationADVERTISEMENTHagedorn allegedly failed to disclose his business interests in the firms Palawan Jolly Foods Corporation, Puerto Princesa Broadcasting Corporation, Puerto Prince Bee Foods Corporation, Green Forest Blue Waters Corporation, Radiant Home Land Development, Inc., and Hagedorn Travel and Tours, Inc. The Ombudsman said tax declarations submitted during the preliminary investigations show that Hagedorn has more than three real properties registered under Hagedorn’s name – five buildings, four commercial lands, 10 agriculture lands, and 40 residential lands. Public officials are required to submit truthful and accurate SALNs according to Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. Failure to declare a truthful statement of wealth is punishable by a five year imprisonment and/or a fine not exceeding P5,000 according to Republic Act 6713.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 21, 2017 07:52 UTC