Aside from Napoles, the high court also dismissed the petition filed by her driver John Raymund De Asis and National Agri-Business Corporation (NABCOR) President Alan Javellana. The three are facing a case for malversation of public funds, corruption of public officials and violation of the Anti-Graft Law. ADVERTISEMENTIn affirming the Ombudsman’s finding of probable cause, the high court reiterated its deference to the Ombudsman’s performance of its duty. The SC added that there is no proof that the Ombudsman has abused its discretion in filing the case at the Sandiganbayan. Napoles, who, according to Solicitor General Jose Calida, has been wrongfully convicted by the Makati court for serious illegal detention, is facing a string of criminal cases including plunder before the Sandiganbayan.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 21, 2017 08:03 UTC