The Sandiganbayan’s Third Division has convicted former Hinabangan, Western Samar mayor Alejandro Abarratigue and two others of graft in connection with the alleged purchase of a lot in 2008 without authority from the Sangguniang Bayan (SB or Municipal Council).

In a decision promulgated on Nov. 8, 2019, the court found the following guilty beyond reasonable doubt for violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act: Abarratigue, then-Municipal Treasurer Raul Tapia and then-Administrative Officer 2 Analiza Bagro.

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