The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Mayor Arnold B. Abalos of San Sebastian town in Samar for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act under Republic Act No. 3019.
In a decision written by fourth division Chairperson Alex L. Quiroz, Abalos was sentenced to a prison term ranging from six to eight years with perpetual disqualification to hold public office.
Section 7 of RA 3019 is violated by a public official for “neglecting or refusing, after due demand or request, without sufficient justification, to act within a reasonable time on any matter pending before him for the purpose of obtaining, directly or indirectly, from any person interested in the matter some pecuniary or material benefit or advantage, or for the purpose of favoring his own interest or giving undue advantage in favor of or discriminating against any other interested party.
In his defense, Abalos said that he called for a staff meeting to tackle Rebosura’s motion. However, it was not resolved because Rebosura failed to attend, he said. The court said that Abalos should have initiated an investigation and adjudicated the matter in accordance with the Local Government Code of 1991.
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