The cases stemmed from the alleged anomalous procurement of educational materials and kits for public schools in 2000 and 2001 amounting to P115.2 million. Headlines ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1Named as Misuari's co-accused in the cases were former regional officials of the Department of Education. In his motion, Misuari claimed that he was not even notified by the ombudsman that there was a standing complaint against him. “For lack of preliminary investigation, herein, accused was deprived of his right to adduce controverting documents against the complaint lodged against him,” Misuari said. Misuari prayed to the Third Division to defer or hold in abeyance his arraignment until his omnibus motion is resolved with finality.

Source: Philippine Star November 04, 2017 05:48 UTC