The Sandiganbayan has sentenced former Gov. Miguel Escobar of Sarangani and agricultural officer Romeo Miole to 10 to 18 years imprisonment after finding them guilty of malversation in connection with diverted relief goods meant for indigenous tribes and farmers affected by heavy rain and flood brought by La Niña in 2001.
The court also fined them P1.44 million and perpetually disqualified them from holding public office.
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