The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to file charges against a commissioner of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) who allegedly solicited P100,000 from a lawyer.

In a statement, the office said Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales ordered the filing of charges at the Sandiganbayan against Commissioner Angelo Palaña for violations of Section 3(e) of the Republic Act No. 3019 or the anti-graft law and of Section 7(d) of Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

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