The Sandiganbayan has sentenced four former officials of Leyte to up to 10 years of maximum imprisonment over the irregular purchase of heavy equipment in 2005.

Convicted for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act were former Mayor Amando Aumento Sr. of Tunga town in Leyte, Municipal Accountant Lea Requiez, Municipal Treasurer Julita Falguera, and Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chairperson Alejo Costelo.

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