MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan has denied the demurrer to evidence filed by an incorporator of a nongovernment organization (NGO) allegedly involved in a pork barrel scam akin to that which sent pork scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles to jail. Had the court granted Roque’s demurrer, it would have resulted in the outright dismissal of the cases against him. The court resolution covered nine graft cases and nine cases of malversation of public funds. READ: Sandiganbayan acquits 2 NGO execs in PDAF messAside from lack of merit, late submission also doomed Roque’s demurrer. “Accused Godofredo’s demurrer was filed on August 15, 2019 which is 16 days after the order granting his leave was promulgated.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 04, 2019 11:37 UTC